[MHCISQD] Chapter 333: Restrict Evil with Evil

After getting up in the afternoon, Renault casually prepared some lunch and then returned to his room.

Once he opened his computer, he noticed that the surveillance camera he had installed last night had been tampered with, but the listening devices were still intact.

"Have they discovered these listening devices, or not?"

Puzzled, Renault played back the recordings he had collected earlier. He could hear the sounds of people rummaging through the office and giving commands, but soon everything fell quiet again until close to noon when the sounds resurfaced.

At this point, Renault was unsure about the situation.

"Let's consider the worst-case scenario—if they found the listening devices, then this situation is probably a setup to lure me in."

"But if they haven't discovered them, then I can use these listening devices to gather information on their future plans."

"Regardless, I can't give up this monitoring point. Today... no, tomorrow, I'll find a suitable time to monitor the area nearby."

Today, the other party would undoubtedly be on guard, so it's better to investigate covertly tomorrow and set up proper surveillance.

After making some plans, Renault finally shut down his computer.

Then, he remembered the two captives in the basement.

As for Toga Himiko, Renault couldn't act just yet—she would still serve a purpose later.

But as for that Kizuki Chitose...

A cold smile crept upon Renault's lips.

Regardless of whether this was a trap or not, he was prepared to rub some salt into the enemy's wounds.

Looking at the several Fullbottles on the table, Renault couldn't suppress a wicked thought that crossed his mind.

Although he had been slacking off lately, Evolto was still firmly on his side. In the world of Riders, Evolto was one of the most formidable villains, and the Kaijin Smash he created had unique characteristics.

"Should I let Sento know about this?"

Though they were all on the same side now, and everything was under Renault's control, Kizuki was still a villain.

"Well, he probably won't object. That kid isn't the type to hold back his emotions. Don't worry; I'll talk to him about it."

Evolto's voice came from behind, and Renault turned to see Evolto standing beside him, picking up the Hedgehog Fullbottle from the table, opening it, and inhaling its Fullbottle energy.

"Tomorrow morning, right?"

"Exactly." Renault nodded. "I'll send you the location later. It's the building right below the Hearts and Mind Party's headquarters. I'm really looking forward to seeing how those guys feel after defeating Kaijin and uncovering their true identity. By the way, can the memory issue be resolved?"

"That's easy. It's not difficult for Nebula Gas to do that. I'll completely erase her memories," Evolto said with a smile, playing with white gas energy in his hand. "But, I don't think we'll even need to do that. Knowing the personalities of the Liberation Front members, they won't leave any room for the enemy."

"True, but we still need to handle things properly, right?"

"Of course, you're the boss, you decide. Besides, I really like your unconventional approach; only unconventional people can achieve great things."

Hearing this, Renault shrugged, "To be honest, it still bothers me a bit. After all, from a certain perspective, my methods are not much different from that doctor's."

"With evil restrict evil, as long as you don't get trapped in it," Evolto patted Renault's shoulder and said with a smile, "and I don't think you'll suddenly start liking these methods just because of this one instance."

"Of course not. It was just a spontaneous idea this time. Normally, I prefer to do things myself, but unfortunately, it's not the right time for that now."

After chatting for a while, Evolto left. Upon leaving Renault's room, he went straight to the basement and grabbed Kizuki. She looked terrified as he pulled her into the black hole.

Toga, who was watching the scene, was taken aback and suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

While she suspected that Renault wouldn't easily harm her, Toga didn't expect Kizuki to be taken away so suddenly. It was unlikely that she would have a good fate after that.

"Hahh, things just got more boring now. Renault-kun isn't coming to see me anymore..."

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Of course, Renault was unaware that Toga had her eyes on him. After a short break, he left the house with Mikumo.

Mikumo's current interest was solely focused on music. When it came to singing, all she needed to do was watch, listen, and practice her voice to gradually improve her skills. However, in other areas, she required more practice.

During the Christmas party, Mikumo received some presents, but Renault had not given her one yet.

After asking her, Mikumo thought for a moment and requested a piano.

As expected, Renault didn't hesitate and immediately agreed. He took Mikumo with him and left the house, leaving Mikoto and Yuriko behind.

Although taking Mikumo out together raised suspicions of a date, Mikoto eventually decided not to follow, tacitly accepting it.

"Ugh, Mikoto's expression seemed to assume something big was going to happen."

Sitting on the bus, Renault remembered Mikoto's expression before they left and couldn't help but feel a little exasperated.

Beside him, Mikumo was all smiles.

"Isn't it just like a date?"

"It does look like one. Two people going out together, it's hard to believe anyone would think otherwise," Renault quipped and then looked at Mikumo.

Although their time was short, Mikumo had quickly dressed up before going out, and her natural beauty was enhanced. Just the short walk to the station already drew many admiring glances.

Under Renault's gaze, Mikumo felt a bit shy and blushed slightly, lowering her head.

Then, to Renault's surprise, Mikumo gently leaned her head against his shoulder.

"I saw it during last night's late-night snack. I wanted to try this outside."

Her words carried a hint of delight, and the sunlight from the window cast a warm glow on Mikumo's face, leaving Renault, who was so close, a little mesmerized.

They decided not to say anything and quietly enjoyed the present moment.

As the two of them cherished this intimate moment, in a secret base on the outskirts of Tokyo, a screen lit up, displaying images of Renault and Mikumo boarding a bus.