Chaos Mate ~Revenge In This Chaotic Academy~ - Chapter 50: Those Who Squirm in the Blind Spot

Chapter 50: Those Who Squirm in the Blind Spot

Shadow Side

From the rooftop, looking down at Tsubaki Madoka and Mogami Emi, I confirm they’ve successfully captured the mastermind of this incident.

Seeing Madoka crying while held by Mogami, it must’ve been incredibly tough for him.

My gaze falls on the white sword at his feet, and I make a call on my smartphone to a certain person.

“This is Shadow. The Ice Queen has obtained the weapon, as expected. We’ve finally reached this point, and the plan is on track.”

“Yes, it seems so. I was getting tired of waiting~ That kid, probably sticking her nose into unnecessary things again, right?”

“Yes, a female classmate was murdered. She worked to find and resolve the culprit, and just now, they secured the perpetrator.”

“I see… How unfortunate. So? Did Madoka learn about the target?”

“I don’t know. But the culprit used an Ability Tool, so it’s certain they’ve gained some clues.”

“Then it’s only a matter of time before they move. …No, if this murder itself was a warning to Madoka, they’re already moving, aren’t they?”

“Probably. But they haven’t noticed me yet. While their focus is on the Ice Queen, I plan to gather more information.”

“Right, you’re the stealth specialist. Understood. Continue your work and keep monitoring my brother, Shadow.”

“Understood… My lord, Black Cherry.”

I end the call, glance at Madoka again, and narrow my eyes.

“…Don’t take it personally, Ice Queen. It’s still too early for you to know the truth.”

Blending into the night’s darkness, I leave the rooftop and descend to the second floor, where brainwashed students lie scattered.

All were felled by Madoka’s Ice Blade Byakka, with snowflake patterns marking where they were struck.

“So, this is the trace of the vaccine embedded in the blade, penetrating through the skin. As expected, that stun gun also had ‘Blood of Hope’… A specialized weapon, Byakka, created to counter Hope. The weapon inheriting the power of the hero from 20 years ago, now in the hands of an avenger… What a twist of fate.”

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??? Side

Let me show you someone’s smartphone screen.

It’s a chat in progress.

For your future reference.

Jack: “The boy learned about the Ability Tools. King, how do you plan to take responsibility? You’re the one who gave that little girl the Ability Tool, right?”

Queen: “Now, now, Jack-san. No point dwelling on the past. Let’s think about what’s next.”

Jack: “Queen, you don’t seem to grasp the gravity of this. The plan was to use the girl to warn the boy against doing anything foolish. I sent the email. But against our intentions, the girl who knows about us ended up with him. Who’s going to clean this up?”

Ace: “I’ll go.”

Queen: “Oh, Ace-san, long time no see! Joining the chat is rare for you, isn’t it?”

Ace: “Joker said they’re absent today, told me in a private chat. I’m just feeling whimsical.”

Jack: “That person’s thoughts are a complete mystery. Wonder what they’re up to now.”

King: “Went to retrieve the mad dog.”

Queen: “My, my, still alive after fighting that legendary assassin? But that’s expected, hanging around with such a ruthless jester.”

Jack: “Utsumi-kun really endures Joker’s experiments. It’s beyond inhumane. By the way, King, what’s your next move?”

King: “Next move for what?”

Jack: “We haven’t decided how to deal with the boy yet, have we?”

King: “I leave it to Jack and Queen. I’m lying low for now. Getting close and slipping up could get us noticed.”

Queen: “You mean how we drove that naive female teacher to her death? ♪”

King: “Who executed that, again?”

Jack: “Uh, you did, right, King?”

King: “Did I? Not Ace?”

Ace: “Not me. Wasn’t it Queen?”

Queen: “Not me~ Probably not Joker either, right~?”

King: “Well, doesn’t matter who dies. If that guy seeking revenge on us becomes an enemy, we eliminate him. If a pebble blocks my path to domination, I crush it.”

Jack: “King’s as terrifying as ever.”

Queen: “But that’s what makes him so wonderful! ♡”

Ace: “As expected of our leader. I’ll follow you forever.”

King: “Alright, we’re done for today. Don’t neglect managing the Ability Tools.”

Jack: “Understood.”

Queen: “Yup!”

Ace: “Of course.”

Typing all clear, King’s messages vanish. The smartphone’s owner steps onto the balcony of a high-rise apartment underground.

“Suzuka-san’s brother… huh. Two years later, the time has finally come.”

The man, with a black king chess piece dangling from a ring piercing in his right ear, speaks.