[MHCISQD] Chapter 188: Accepting the Invitation
Added 2023-05-15 18:54:31 +0000 UTCCurrently, there are very few female pro heroes in Japan's public hero rankings, besides Ryukyu and one other hero named 'Rabbit Hero' Mirko. However, since Mirko's activities were not in the Kanto region, Renault didn't pay much attention to her. In contrast, he knew more about Ryukyu because of her Quirk.
As her name suggested, Ryukyu's Quirk is related to dragons, and she can transform into a dragon to fight. However, this was not the typical eastern dragon, but a western dragon with four sets of wings.
Knowing about her Quirk, he had a persistent idea: are dragons really a thing in this world?
Among all the known Quirks, there are many animal-based Quirks, but they all involve real animals, such as Tsuyu's 'Frog' Quirk. But a dragon Quirk? Could it be a completely fictional creature, or could even fantasy creatures become Quirks?
It's worth noting that there are Quirks that resemble dinosaurs, but they're pretty different from Ryukyu's western dragon, which can transform into a huge dragon rather than just have dinosaur-like body parts.
He had discussed this idea with Evolto and Sento, which piqued both of their curiosity, especially Sento, who had been searching for rare Quirks worldwide and investigating strange events.
Renault's thoughts racing, he responded to Ryukyu's question without hesitation, "Hello, regarding the work studies, I haven't yet decided which office to study in."
On the other end of the phone, a beautiful woman dressed in a cheongsam with a huge dragon claw-like headpiece on her forehead, Pro Hero Ryukyu, sat in her office chair, holding the phone and laughing lightly as she said, "It looks like I've taken the initiative. Are you interested to do work study at my office?"
Even though Renault had guessed her intention, he was still surprised to hear her invitation. After the sports festival, Ryukyu's office also sent an offer, but he ultimately chose Hawks' office. And now, she was personally inviting him again?
"Well, I'm happy that you would invite me, but may I ask why you would personally call me? There doesn't seem to be a need for it," Renault said.
"Well, it's mainly because there's already a U.A. student doing work study at my office, and she mentioned your class, saying that someone from your class could match Togata Mirio, who is one of the strongest in the Big Three. Naturally, I wanted to meet a talented student like you. Also, your class is not like the previous ones, and I know most of what you've been through. I won't treat you like U.A. rookies, let alone a top student like you," Ryukyu explained.
She paused for a moment, giving him some time to think, before asking, "So, can you tell me your answer now?"
"Why the rush?" Renault asked.
"Of course, I rarely find such interesting students like you, and I don't want someone else to take you away," Ryukyu replied straightforwardly, leaving him with no questions.
After thinking it over, he acknowledged that her strength was undeniable, and her office's achievements could be easily checked. It was indeed a very good office.
Just as he was about to agree, he thought of another question.
"Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, apart from the ordinary staff at the bottom level, aren't all the Pro Heroes in your office female?"
"But you're not a Pro Hero yet, are you? We didn't use to bring in male interns. It's just that those students lacked the necessary maturity in their personalities. I'm not particularly fond of guys who only want to show off in my office." Ryukyu replied
So that's how it is?
Rubbing his chin, he pondered for a moment and roughly guessed who had talked to Ryukyu about him. It should be Hado Nejire, the only girl in the Big Three and a third-year student.
With that senpai's personality, it's impossible for her not to talk about interesting things she had seen.
"Well, since you've personally invited me, there's nothing I can refuse. Tomorrow, I'll talk to my homeroom teacher about it, and the school should contact your office," Renault said.
"No problem, I'm familiar with the process. I'll be waiting for you to report, Renault-kun." Ryukyu was also very satisfied that she could have the strongest U.A. student in her office. After chatting with Renault for a few more words, she hung up the phone.
That night, in his dormitory room, Renault talked to Mikoto on the phone about his off-campus activities.
"Huh? So, Senpai, have you decided to go to Ryukyu's office? It's said that her office often participates in major accident scenes and large-scale crime scenes because she can turn into a huge dragon and have a strong deterrent effect on most villains. She's very popular," Mikoto said, recounting the information she knew to him.
As Renault flipped through the textbook in front of him, he smiled and said, "Actually, the difference between which office I go to isn't that big for me. When I get there, I'll be assisting Pro Heroes in completing missions, such as rescuing people and fighting criminals. It's just that Ryukyu personally contacted me, and coincidentally, her office has a lot of activity, which can indeed increase my experience."
"Well, Senpai, you won't have to go every day, right?" asked Mikoto.
"According to Aizawa-sensei, I'll probably spend three to four days a week at the office, including weekends. The rest of the time will be spent studying rigorously at school. I can't neglect my basic education for off-campus activities, can I? Mikoto, what about you? I remember that after the start of the school year, you'll have to write down your career goal, right?"
Mikoto nodded happily and said, "I've already submitted my career goal form, and U.A. contacted the school right at the beginning of the semester. I think it won't be long before everyone at school knows that I'm qualified to take the recommendation entrance exam!"
"You must be thrilled. I bet many people envy you," said Renault.
"Hmph, it's all the result of my hard training!" Mikoto was well aware that many people would envy her for getting such an opportunity, and some might say she got in through the back door because she didn't have much background. She had come to terms with these criticisms, but she had already decided that she would show everyone at school that she had the ability to get into U.A.
He didn't know about her determination, but even if he did, he would just smile and let her do her thing. Ultimately, her ability would prove everything.