[MHCISQD] Chapter 68: Hawks Agency

After getting off the bus and walking for two minutes, Renault finally arrived at an office building.

'This is it, Hawks Agency, on the 12th floor,' he thought to himself.

Taking a deep breath, Renault checked his appearance and then entered the building with his hand luggage containing his hero costume. He walked straight to the reception desk in the lobby.

"Hello, I'm a U.A. student who made an appointment to meet with Hawks-san for an internship" Renault explained to the receptionist.

The staff member recognized Renault's identity and, after checking their records, gave him a badge and allowed him to proceed.

As Renault walked towards the elevator, he heard the conversation of his fellow students nearby.

"I can't believe even the first-year students are doing internships this year," one of them said.

"But that Renault guy is really strong, I bet he'll breeze through his Pro Hero assessment," another added.

Renault was unaware of their discussion as he rode the elevator all the way up to the 12th floor.

The entire floor was dedicated to the Hawks Agency, but there were not many staff members except for Hawks himself, a few Pro Heroes who were temporarily idle, and some administrative personnel.

Upon seeing Renault, the front desk, who had already been informed of his arrival, led him directly to an office.

Knocking on the door, the receptionist said, "Hawks-san, Renault is here."

"Oh, he's here. Come in," a young voice replied.

It sounded just like the Hawks that Renault had heard in online reports, with a hint of laziness and carelessness in his tone. However, he did not think Hawks was someone who was always lazy; after all, he was Japan's Number Three Pro Hero.

"Sorry to bother you," Renault said as he entered the office.

After entering, Renault saw Hawks walking towards him. Hawks was wearing a beige coat and a pair of transparent goggles.

"Hello, Hawks-san, I'm Renault. I will be an intern in your hero office for a period of time. Please guide me," Renault said.

"Hello, Renault-kun, don't be so formal. Come, have a seat," Hawks replied.

Hawks is the kind of hero who doesn't take things too seriously and always appears approachable.

After pulling Renault to sit on the sofa in the office, the receptionist brought them coffee.

Looking at Renault, Hawks smiled and said, "To be honest, I was surprised that you chose my office for your internship, Renault-kun."

"There are indeed many excellent offices to choose from, but after considering everything, I decided to choose Hawks-san's office. There were a few other offices within my scope of consideration, but the atmosphere was relatively serious, which wasn't quite suitable for me," Renault replied.

"Hmm?"

Hawks was taken aback by Renault's words but then burst out laughing.

"Hahaha! You're quite an interesting kid, Renault-kun! How about coming to work in my office after you graduate?"

Renault didn't expect Hawks to extend an invitation right in front of him.

Although Hawks appeared casual, Renault knew that these Pro Heroes, especially those with their own offices and high rankings, were very strict in their recruitment process. So, if Hawks extended an invitation, it must be sincere.

If Renault obtains a Pro Hero license within three years at U.A. and Renault accepts Hawks' offer, then he can definitely join Hawks Agency after graduation. As long as he works steadily and relies on his own abilities, he can make a name for himself within a year.

However...

"I'm sorry, Hawks-san, but I want to establish my own hero office after graduation."

"Oh? You want to open your own?"

Hawks stroked his chin, looked at Renault, and nodded.

"It seems that you have this idea when you choose my office. My office's structure is different from those of the old-school heroes' large offices, so it's quite suitable for you. Well, since I've invited you, the invitation is always valid. Although I don't think you'll change your mind, remember to come to my office if you do!"

"Thank you."

Then Renault and Hawks started to talk in Hawks' office. They didn't talk much about Renault's Quirk or Hawks' Quirk because they both understood each other very well. The main topic was Hawks, who talked about the daily work of Pro Heroes.

"Quirk crimes are rampant nowadays, and since Quirks are diverse, dealing with them can be challenging. So when we don't have any special missions, Pro Heroes usually go out for daily patrols. Each person has their own patrol area, and we take turns. It's similar to police work."

"That's true, it's very similar."

"But relatively speaking, we are freer than the police," Hawks smiled and leaned back on the sofa, saying, "Although there are some police officers with good Quirks, most of those who possess outstanding Quirks choose to become Pro Heroes. So, we have always had a cooperative relationship with the police, assisting them in their daily patrols and when the police are unable to handle sudden emergencies, the nearest Pro Hero will be commissioned to assist. In recent years, there have been quite a few news reports that you may have seen, where Pro Heroes and the police form joint teams to take down some large criminal organizations."

"Ah, those missions are really troublesome. Just thinking about it gives me a headache... Hmm? It's already noon. Let's go, Renault-kun. We'll go for lunch and then do our patrol in the afternoon," Hawks immediately stood up after looking at the clock in the office and said to Renault.

"So, my next mission is patrolling?"

"More or less. Being a Pro Hero entails great responsibility, but the daily tasks are pretty much the same. Especially when there are no tasks or commissions, but even without needing you to act, your objective is still to learn after all. As for your Quirk, I'm not the type to teach people. I think you'll train yourself. So, I'll just tell you about the work pattern of a Pro Hero, as well as some office experiences. How about that? Am I a decent guiding teacher?"

"Thank you very much, Hawks-san." Renault could tell that Hawks appreciated him, which was why he was being so frank with him.

Afterward, the two of them went directly to a restaurant near the building for lunch.

Then, Renault changed into his hero costume and they went straight to the streets to begin their daily patrol.