Chapter 6
Murdock and Nelson Law Offices
New York City, United States of America
May 4th, 2009
The door swung open and the secretary looked up, gaping when she saw who it was.
”Yo-, you-, you’re-“
The man sighed, exasperated. “Yes, I’m Tony Stark. I have an appointment with Matthew Murdock?”
”He- He’s right through there.”
”Thank you.”
”Mr. Murdock.”
”Dr. Stark.”
”You were blinded when you were young by radioactive chemicals, correct? And these chemicals enhanced your other senses?”
”How... how do you know that?”
”I have my ways. Tell me, did you ever get revenge against the men who killed your father? I think you did. You seem vindictive that way. Do you want to stop that from happening to other people?”
Murdock seemed wary. “Ye-es. Why?”
Stark leaned forward, his expression contorted in manufactured rage. “Because that happens everyday. Children are orphaned, people killed, and the governments do nothing.”
Murdock nodded slowly. Stark was right. That was one of the reasons he has become a lawyer, become Daredevil.
“What do you propose?”
“Have you ever heard of HYDRA?”
”The Nazis?”
”No. Not anymore. We’re only dedicated to World Peace and global security. Stop the conflicts. End the meaningless, chaotic deaths. You seem to want the same thing. You can always say no, but I’ll have to ask you to keep what I told you to yourself. I’m not worried though. I know what you’ll choose.”
Matt’s voice was quiet.
”Hail Hydra.”