[MHCISQD] Chapter 337: Calm and Steady

Renault wasn't worried at all about the potential troubles that might arise in the future, and it wasn't just him; Mikoto and Yuriko felt the same way.

Mikoto nodded and said, "Yeah, why worry? Once I get into U.A. next year and obtain my provisional hero license, I'd like to see who dares to mess with our family!"

Yuriko chimed in, "It'll be a good chance for me to practice. If I stay inactive for too long, I might get rusty."

"If you're worried about rust, why not come to U.A.? Be a Pro Hero and you'll never run out of things to do."

"No way." Yuriko glared at Renault and flatly refused.

Renault shrugged, another failed attempt.

It wasn't the first time he tried to persuade Yuriko to join U.A. After all, wouldn't it be great if both siblings became Pro Heroes in the future?

Unfortunately, Yuriko just wasn't interested in being a Pro Hero.

Looking back at Mikumo, Renault assured, "Anyway, you don't need to worry about this matter. Just live your life peacefully as usual, and leave everything else to me as the head of the family. By the way, I've talked to All Might, and he'll take care of your identity documents in the next couple of days."

"Finally, it's going to be sorted out?" Mikoto exclaimed happily, grabbing Mikumo's hand and smiling.

Renault nodded, "Yeah, because last time we rushed it, we risked being caught off guard. But now, it doesn't matter anymore. Since we've been discovered, let's put everything on the table and see if they dare to make a move."

"I doubt that old man will dare," Yuriko said, sitting back on the couch, analyzing, "Releasing three Nomu this time was probably just a testing of the waters. If he were to go all-out, I bet he'd need a lot more preparation."

"Then that's good. We'll spare ourselves the trouble during the new year and deal with him afterward."

And while they're at it, they could also resolve the Meta Liberation Army's matter.

"Ah, right!"

"What's wrong?" The three of them looked at Renault, curious.

"It's nothing, I just remembered there's something I forgot to tell All Might."

Renault shook his head and relaxedly turned his attention to the TV.

As for the forgotten matter regarding the Meta Liberation Army, it slipped his mind entirely due to the continuous discussion about Mikumo's situation.

However, he would have to think carefully about how to bring it up.

Despite the Nomu attack, Renault's family life remained unaffected. The next day, they went out together as usual to do a big new year's shopping.

On the other hand, the arrangements for the Hearts and Mind Party had been prepared well in advance. When the time came, Kizuki Chitose, in her Kaijin form, would appear below the enemy's building.

Renault didn't have to worry about that and instead, focused on accompanying the girls on their shopping spree throughout the streets.

New year's feast was approaching, and Mikoto's parents were also coming over for dinner, so they had to prepare extra. They had no alcohol at home, and since it would be the first meeting with Mikoto's father, Renault had to get two bottles of good wine.

Next on the list were the new year's new clothes and the traditional first shrine visit. The girls needed to get their kimonos ready, especially Mikumo and Yuriko. Even though Mikoto already had one, she might buy another if she found a nice one.

Meanwhile, outside the Hearts and Mind Party's building.

Today was the last public speech for the Hearts and Mind Party before the new year's arrival, and they would soon be going on holiday mode until the new year. The new leader of Hearts and Mind Party would then attend the Meta Liberation Army's first meeting of the year.

With everything ready, the group descended the building to get into their car and head to the venue for the speech.

As they reached the ground floor and waited for the driver to bring the car around, they heard a series of exclamations coming from across the street.

"Monster!"

"Run for your life!"

"Someone call a hero!!!"

Following the crowd's gaze, they saw a Kaijin, white all over with spikes on its hands and shoulders, charging towards them, paying no heed to the people in its way.

"What is that?"

Panic spread through the building as they watched the nearly two-meter-tall monster coming their way.

The new leader of Hearts and Mind Party was shocked too, but he remained calm, knowing he had capable bodyguards by his side.

"Quick, take care of that thing!"

Several skilled Liberation Army members rushed to confront the Kaijin in battle. Though the Kaijin, created from an Evolto-modified Hedgehog Fullbottle, wasn't overwhelmingly powerful, it put up a good fight, making it hard to determine the outcome.

But soon, another group of Meta Liberation Army members joined the fray, tipping the scales in their favor.

After a few minutes of intense fighting, one of the combatants dealt a decisive blow, bringing the Kaijin down.

With its energy depleted, the Kaijin's form changed back to its original appearance.

Seeing the person before him, the Hearts and Mind Party leader gasped, "How can it be her?!"

As the former vice-leader of Hearts and Mind Party, he naturally knew Kizuki Chitose and had collaborated with her before. However, in his memory, she was supposed to be missing. How could she end up looking like this?

As the members checked on her, they confirmed Kizuki's death.

At that moment, a Pro Hero from Meta Liberation Army arrived at the scene, equally astonished by Kizuki's condition.

"Carry on with your duties; I'll report this incident."

As a member of the Meta Liberation Army, the Pro Hero wasn't interested in confronting the Hearts and Mind Party members.

He intended to report the incident not only to the Hero Committee but also to Re-Destro, as Kizuki was a core figure in the Liberation Army.

As Kizuki transformed back to her normal self, Renault felt a slight vibration from the Hedgehog Fullbottle in his pocket, indicating the situation on the other side had been resolved.

'Now, I can find an opportunity to visit Kizuki's publishing house. A person who went missing and then appeared in this state—there must be some movement in the publishing house.'

Renault was as calm and steady as Mount Tai. He had plenty of tricks up his sleeve, more than anyone could imagine. He knew how to take his time, gather information about his opponents, and deliver the final blow when the time was right.