[MHCISQD] Chapter 329: Dreamlike Power

Originally, Chikazoku's plan seemed to be very well thought out. After thoroughly understanding Renault's interpersonal relationships, he seized the opportunity that Renault wouldn't ignore these people and directly controlled the hostages, using them to coerce Renault.

If there were only Renault and Yuriko here, maybe with the addition of Mikoto, they would truly be powerless against him.

After all, even if their speed was incredibly fast, it would still take time.

However, Chikazoku only needed a single thought. Even if Renault and his group managed to successfully deal with him, the hostages would still be in danger.

Just as Chikazoku said, Renault grew up here, and he couldn't joke about the lives of these elders and friends.

Unfortunately, Chikazoku miscalculated.

Renault's family now has a new member, Mikumo.

Perhaps Chikazoku had investigated Mikumo, but he definitely didn't know about her abilities.

When Renault called out for help, Mikumo showed no signs of fear and stepped forward. Yuriko also randomly stood by Mikumo's side to continue protecting her.

Although Mikumo's abilities were only recently developed, she was enough for the current situation, but she still needed to be cautious as the villain might have other means.

After all, her combat power was almost nonexistent.

Chikazoku looked at Mikumo as she stepped forward, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease. However, from his investigation, he couldn't find any information about her abilities or even her origins.

How could someone who showed no abilities during the investigation suddenly come to confront him directly?

Mikumo looked at the many people controlled on the other side, adjusted her emotions, closed her eyes slowly, and began singing earnestly.

Mikumo's abilities relied on her voice to transmit their effects.

She could sing any song, but it primarily depended on what she wanted to achieve.

In other words, whether it was amplifying her allies' abilities or weakening the enemy's, Mikumo could accomplish it. Unfortunately, she could only achieve one effect at a time.

But it was already sufficient.

Renault's group didn't feel anything, but Chikazoku quickly noticed the abnormality.

His control began to weaken.

"How... How is this possible?!"

Chikazoku looked at Mikumo with disbelief. Her beautiful singing voice seemed like a life-threatening curse to him.

In just a few seconds, Chikazoku felt his control ability fading away. Everyone under his control lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground simultaneously.

Almost at the same time, Renault rushed forward and subdued Chikazoku.

With a single punch, he knocked the opponent to the ground, then proceeded to break Chikazoku's hands before pressing his head firmly against the floor.

"You just mentioned Re-Destro, right? If I'm not mistaken, Destro was the former leader of the Meta Liberation Army, who eventually died in prison. And your current leader is also called Destro, with the addition of 'Re.' It seems like there's something extraordinary about this name."

Coughing up a mouthful of blood, Chikazoku let out a bitter laugh before replying, "Don't delude yourself; I won't spill anything. Before coming here, I made sure to get rid of anything that could expose information. Even if you investigate everything on the surface, you won't find anything."

With that, he glanced over at Mikumo, who was busy attending to the unconscious crowd alongside Mikoto and Yuriko.

"This ability... I never expected it to reappear after so many years."

Renault raised an eyebrow and approached Chikazoku.

"Do you know her identity?"

"Hehehe, whether I do or don't, what difference does it make? But this girl is quite a treasure. This power, even the infamous All For One sought it desperately but never got his hands on it—a fleeting, dreamlike power. Your future won't be peaceful, so prepare for war, you demon. In hell, I'll be waiting with my comrades for you!"

With those words, black blood started to flow from Chikazoku's mouth, and he stopped breathing in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, Yuriko approached.

"He poisoned himself?"

Renault nodded. "I never expected him to be so determined to die."

After confirming Chikazoku's death, Renault asked Yuriko and Mikoto to quickly attend to the people. The commotion here had already drawn the attention of some nearby people.

Renault negotiated with them briefly and then picked up his phone, intending to contact nearby Pro Heroes. However, after a moment's thought, he decided to call the police first.

Once the call to the police was made, he also dialed Aizawa's number and briefed him on the situation.

Regarding Renault's decision not to contact nearby patrolling heroes, Aizawa understood his reasoning and assured him that he would take care of the matter, so there was no need to worry.

After finishing the call, Renault turned to the three girls and said, "You all can head back now. I'll take care of things here and return later."

Considering Chikazoku's decisive actions, it was unlikely that there would be any further threats. As for traps or other dangers inside the house, that was also improbable because their home was the safest place.

Soon, both the police and Aizawa arrived at the scene.

Upon seeing the dead body of Chikazoku, Aizawa recognized him instantly.

"I never expected this guy to be a hidden villain too."

"Aizawa-sensei, you know this person?"

Aizawa nodded. "He's a director at a major domestic IT company, quite well-known in the IT world. His eccentric appearance makes him even more memorable. Moreover, his file indicates that he's Quirkless, so it seems like there's much more to him than meets the eye."

Rubbing his chin, Aizawa looked at Renault. "You don't have to worry about what comes next; leave it to the school and the police to handle. Just rest well and enjoy the new year. However, even during your rest, stay vigilant—there may be a first time, but I suspect there will be a second."

"I understand. Then I'll take my leave, Aizawa-sensei."

After quickly completing the necessary paperwork, Renault bid farewell and left.

But to leave these matters unattended and act like nothing happened?

Sorry, that was not an option.

Renault reminisced about the hostages in the basement of his home and the appearance of Hanabata Koku in Deika City back then.

Those two points would be a starting point to unravel the mystery.