Mica Kintsugi, better known as Aurum, is a villain and a cult leader.
Mica was born with a powerful Quirk called Gold Finger. From a young age, Mica discovered her ability to transmute any object she touched into solid gold. This unique Quirk drew attention and admiration from those around her, including heroes and civilians who saw her potential. However, Mica's life took a dark turn when she encountered a renowned hero named Silva, whom she deeply respected and idolized. Silva recognized Mica's potential but saw her only as a tool to further her own fame and reputation. She convinced her to join her hero agency, promising to mentor and guide her towards becoming a hero of great renown. But Silva's true intentions soon became clear. She exploited Mica's Quirk, using her transmutation abilities to amass a personal fortune. She forced her into a life of crime, using Mica's powers to create gold for her own benefit, while maintaining a façade of heroism in public. The hero turned villain, taking advantage of Mica's vulnerability and dreams of being a hero.
Consumed by anger, betrayal, and a desire for revenge, Mica embraced her newfound identity as Aurum. She abandoned her old name and donned a golden mask, becoming the leader of a secret cult known as the Gilded Hand. The cult, comprised of individuals disillusioned by society and failed by heroes, saw Aurum as their savior and rallied behind her cause. Aurum's ultimate goal is to expose the corruption within the hero society, to reveal the darkness hidden behind their noble façades. She seeks to dismantle the hierarchy of heroes and create a new world order where the Quirked are no longer oppressed. She uses her Gold Finger Quirk to amass wealth and resources, funding her cult's operations and acquiring loyal followers who share her vision. Aurum's reputation as a cult leader and villain spreads fear among heroes, who see her as a threat to the established order. She operates in the shadows, orchestrating acts of rebellion and chaos to disrupt the hero society and expose its flaws. Determined to bring down Silva and those who betrayed her, Aurum will stop at nothing to achieve her vengeance and reshape the world according to her own twisted ideals.
