[MHCISQD] Chapter 330: Night Operations

Back at home, Mikoto and the other two were waiting in the living room.

When they saw Renault returning, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Yuriko asked, "Did they ask you anything else?"

Renault knew what she wanted to ask and nodded, "Don't worry, they didn't ask if I was the only one at the scene. Aizawa-sensei only knows about your existence, not Mikumo's. Besides, after observing for some time, they won't suspect you of doing anything too drastic. Well, I guess being a good student has its advantages, and they trust me to some extent."

After speaking, Renault turned to Mikumo and asked, "After using your power just now, did you feel any discomfort?"

Mikumo shook her head and replied with a smile, "No problem. Although it's the first time I've fully integrated my power into my singing, it was a bit tiring, but since it's for saving people, there's no need to hesitate."

Well, it seems Mikumo's moral education is working well.

However, Renault was still pondering a question—Mikumo's ability might have appeared in the past.

Chikazoku dared to even attempt suicide; there was no need to make up a story about Mikumo's power.

But what exactly was the power that All For One was trying to obtain? And why did it involve that particular era?

Seeing Renault lost in thought, the three girls exchanged glances.

"Is there something else on your mind?" Yuriko asked.

Renault looked up, thought for a moment, and then shared with them the conversation he had with Chikazoku earlier.

Yuriko also started pondering, "Mikumo's ability existed in the past? But Quirks, even if passed down to descendants, can still show various changes. Unless both parents' abilities are exactly the same, it's impossible to guarantee stability."

Renault nodded, "It seems that Mikumo's power must come from someone unknown from that chaotic era. The doctor might have obtained the genes of that person or their descendants and modified and optimized Mikumo's genes to grant her this power."

Though somewhat similar to Renault and Yuriko's experiences, their abilities were the result of a blend of various powers, not direct copies.

Noticing Mikumo's uneasy expression, Renault moved to her side and gently squeezed her cheeks to comfort her, saying, "Don't worry; it's not a big deal. Not to mention any issues it might have caused in the past, All For One would have been arrested by now, and no one will harm you."

Yuriko agreed, "That's right; they're just a bunch of ants, no threat to us."

"I think so too." Mikoto chimed in while keeping her eyes fixed on Renault's hand, which was gently holding Mikumo's cheek. "But, shouldn't you let go of her face now?"

"..." Renault glanced at Mikoto and then at his right hand, which was still gently holding Mikumo's cheek, feeling a bit embarrassed, he let go.

Mikumo then raised her hand and touched the cheek that Renault had just held.

It felt different.

Feeling uncomfortable with Mikoto and Mikumo's intense gaze, Renault quickly got up and headed upstairs. Meanwhile, Yuriko went to the underground training room to check on the two captives.

With only the two of them left in the living room, Mikoto let out a sigh and sat next to Mikumo, saying, "Let me talk to you properly, girl. You can't let just anyone take advantage of you, okay!"

"???"

Mikumo stared at Mikoto, her intentions evident in her eyes.

"What about you?"

"Well, I'm different!" Mikoto blushed, raising her voice slightly. "I just think we should take it slow, step by step. Girls shouldn't be too forward; it's not good, you know?"

"Oh, I see..." Mikumo replied.

Knowing Mikoto's personality well, Mikumo looked at her for a while, realizing she was about to explode, and quickly got up to walk towards the stairs.

"I'll go change my clothes and then practice my vocals."

"..." Mikoto tilted her head and finally slumped onto the couch, feeling a bit disheartened.

"As time went on, I felt like even Mikumo didn't respect me anymore."

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At night, after everyone had gone to sleep, Renault changed into black attire and left the house.

Anticipating Renault's move, Yuriko had been waiting at the door.

"..."

Seeing her younger sister standing in front of her, Renault shrugged with a smile.

"Let's go."

Instead of taking a car, the two decided to travel through the air.

Soon, they arrived on the rooftop of a building.

After landing, Yuriko turned to Renault and asked, "You haven't told me where we're going."

"We're already close," Renault replied, glancing around. "Remember that day in Deika City when we encountered Hanabata Koku? That guy was the leader of the Hearts and Mind Party. The news confirmed his death. But after two days of vacancy, the Hearts and Mind Party has already elected a new leader."

"So, you're going after this new leader?" Yuriko inquired.

Renault nodded and pointed to a building ahead.

"That's the Hearts and Mind Party's office. Although others might not know it, we both understand that the Hearts and Mind Party is an important pathway for the Meta Liberation Army to recruit members."

Looking at the illuminated lights inside the distant building, Renault continued, "With Hanabata Koku's incident, the Hearts and Mind Party is currently testing its resilience. Moreover, the Meta Liberation Army suffered significant losses, causing panic among its members, most of whom are also members of the Hearts and Mind Party. The new leader has been busy consoling the members and is still working overtime now. Let's go and greet."

The entrance of the building was guarded, and security personnel were patrolling inside. Thus, Renault opted not to use the main entrance and instead broke in through the rooftop door.

They reached the floor where the Hearts and Mind Party had its office. Only one office was lit, and it belonged to the new leader they had seen from outside.

Silently approaching the office door, Renault and Yuriko donned hats and masks, then knocked on the door.

"Who's there?"

Inside the office, a middle-aged man was busy with a pile of documents when he raised his head.

Due to Hanabata's unexpected death, he, the former deputy, was promoted to the leader's position.

Although he was pleased with his successful ascent, the massive workload that followed weighed heavily on him, not to mention the missions assigned by the leader of the Meta Liberation Army, Re-Destro. In just a few days, he was almost bald from the stress.

Thus, when someone knocked on the office door, he didn't sense anything amiss and simply got up to open it.