Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

"My name is Shadow, and I am one who lurks in the shadows and hunts the shadows."

Shadow's live stream video went viral on the Spirit Network.

He looks like a lunatic.

However, the news reports of the terrorist attack at the martial arts competition clearly tell everyone that...

This guy wasn't joking.

No.

We should be thankful that the other person was just joking.

"According to our investigation, the source of the explosion was a small gift in the souvenir bag. The contents were not lethal; they were just some colored fluorescent powder."

Inside the sealed-off stadium, investigators from the Disaster Management Agency reported to the director.

The bureau chief glanced at the gift bag that had exploded.

"So, Shadow replaced the gifts in the commemorative gift bags beforehand, but there was a security check at the entrance, so why wasn't it detected?"

"The forensic department currently speculates that Shadow may have used the same material as the original gift to make the bomb, or that he has the talent to turn any substance he touches into a bomb."

The investigator stated the facts truthfully.

"Furthermore, based on the Spirit Network's counter-tracking, we have located the location of Shadow Live, which is the control room of the Volunteer Center."

The Disaster Management Agency has been engaged in a battle of wits with the Sequencers for so many years.

Their ability to investigate and respond is not bad.

In fact, if Shadow had been even a fraction slower, he might have already been captured at the speed of light.

Unfortunately, although it was Shadow's first appearance, he was meticulous in his actions, leaving no clues or flaws.

In some ways, they are even more skilled than the Sequencers.

It was as if I had done it many times before.

"Where did this shadowy figure come from? Could it be one of the Sequencers?"

The bureau chief frowned.

It was only with great difficulty that the Shadow Fiend, a Sequencer, was finally captured.

Another shadowy figure has clearly emerged.

It's hard to say whether the two of them aren't in cahoots.

……

"Right now, all the news online is about that Shadow; nobody cares that Imperial University won the tournament."

In the hotel suite, Ms. Lin was somewhat gloating.

After all, she is also the teacher in charge of the team from Dongcheng University.

Losing to Imperial University was already frustrating.

Now we see Imperial University overshadowed by a shadow.

My heart immediately felt beautiful.

"Ms. Kobayashi, as long as you're happy."

Luo Chuan chuckled.

Besides him, Xu Xiaojin and Ye Ling were also there.

"What do you mean by 'as long as I'm happy'? It's just fortunate that there were no casualties this time, but if there's a next time, it's hard to say."

Teacher Xiaolin rolled her eyes at Luo Chuan.

Her gaze swept between the three of them before finally returning to Luo Chuan.

"So where were you when the attack happened? Don't tell me you've gotten involved with the Shadows again."

"Didn't I say I was on a date with Hsu Hsiao-chin at the time?"

Luo Chuan shrugged confidently.

That's the absolute truth.

He was indeed with Xu Xiaojin at the time.

"Hsu Hsiao-chin thanked me for helping her become stronger, so she invited me on a date as a way of repaying me."

To prove his point, Luo Chuan showed Teacher Xiaolin the photos he had taken with Xu Xiaojin.

"Yes, Luo Chuan and I have always been together."

Xu Xiaojin echoed this sentiment.

"..."

Teacher Xiaolin glanced at Xu Xiaojin.

Then he looked at Luo Chuan suspiciously for a while.

Luo Chuan felt embarrassed by the stare and began to worry that he might have given himself away.

Fortunately, it didn't take long.

Ms. Kobayashi finally spoke.

"It's good that you're not involved with Shadow. I called you over because I was afraid you'd cause some trouble."

"Don't worry, Ms. Kobayashi, I have no interest in Shadow and I promise to behave myself."

Luo Chuan patted his chest and made a promise.

His work is finished.

All that's left is for Wen Zhinian, the older sister, to stir up trouble within Imperial University.

The spread of the Shadow sparked public panic, amplifying the impact of the event and forcing the organizers to cancel the competition due to public pressure.

The threat of Shadow is now causing a huge uproar online.

The martial arts competition was also temporarily suspended.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we're just waiting for the official announcement that the Martial Arts Tournament has been cancelled.

Luo Chuan's mission objective is about to be completed.

No matter what.

Every time this happens.

As expected, something unexpected still happened.

The authorities took a very tough stance, completely unfazed by the threat from the Shadow, and insisted on continuing to hold the Martial Arts Tournament.

It's just a final simulated real-world competition.

Shortened to one day.

……

"Oh dear, I really did my best to urge everyone to oppose the Martial Arts Tournament."

At the martial arts competition venue, Wen Zhinian said with a smile.

"Unfortunately, our opposition did not prevent the official decision."

"Is this competition really worth risking a terrorist attack?"

Luo Chuan sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

Wen Zhinian looked over curiously.

"Or rather, what reason do you have to stop the competition?"

"...I told you, this is a necessary evil done to pave a new path."

Luo Chuan was talking nonsense with a straight face.

"I watched Shadow's live stream too, but I didn't know you had a chuunibyou side."

Wen Zhinian wore a strange smile.

Speaking of it.

Xu Xiaojin, who was standing to the side, pushed up her glasses.

"I think Luo Chuan did this to create a contrast in personality, so that people could not associate Shadow with him."

"Hearing you say that, Xiaojin, if I didn't know the truth, I really wouldn't have guessed that Luo Chuan was Dark Shadow."

Wen Zhinian looked up at Luo Chuan.

Luo Chuan immediately nodded seriously.

"This is just to be on the safe side."

The three of them whispering to each other did not last long.

Wen Zhinian and Xu Xiaojin both have to go back to participate in the simulated combat of the Martial Arts Tournament.

Luo Chuan could only wander around the venue alone.

It must be said that Shadow's criminal declaration has had a significant impact.

The number of people at the venue was slightly less than before.

If it weren't for the fact that all the mock exams for all four grades were scheduled for today...

The audience will likely decrease even further.

In addition, the dolls will no longer be given out commemorative gift bags.

However, these things were of little significance to Luo Chuan, and the system's task still did not indicate completion.

"I can't really show up and take on the tournament's security forces one-on-one, can I?"

Luo Chuan inwardly grumbled.

What's the difference between that and sending someone to their death?

A careful look around reveals that, apart from the resident guards, there are other personnel present.

Disaster management bureau field staff and hunters employed by the government also mingled among the crowd.

For example, Jiang Xueyi, who was disguised, was not far away.

Luo Chuan thought for a moment and then stepped forward to try and get closer to him.

"Senior, what a coincidence to meet you here."

"..."

Jiang Xueyi slightly raised her eyes.

A fleeting glance.

"What's up?"

"I'm just a little curious, what are you planning to do dressed like that, senior?"

Luo Chuan smiled gently and, as if by magic, produced a whole set of commemorative blind boxes.

Then he handed the blind box set to Jiang Xueyi.

"These are prizes I won at the event. I saw that you seemed quite interested in these plush toys, so please accept them if you don't mind."

"You've misunderstood. I'm not interested in these kinds of children's toys."

Jiang Xueyi stubbornly refused Luo Chuan's offer.

Then Luo Chuan continued with a laugh.

"Actually, I want to apologize to you, senior. When we cooperated to capture the Shadow Fiend, I concealed the real plan."

"...If this is your apology gift, then I can accept it."

Jiang Xueyi softened her businesslike tone slightly.

I finally accepted the commemorative blind box.

Seeing that the relationship had eased, Luo Chuan took the opportunity to inquire about the news from Jiang Xueyi.

Jiang Xueyi then realized that she had fallen into Luo Chuan's trap.

But people are often beholden to those who feed them and accept gifts from them.

Driven by her pride, she had no choice but to reluctantly deal with Luo Chuan.

It turns out that the official review process for Shadow Fiend was initiated not long ago.

Despite Shadow Fiend's vehement denial, the official stance remains that Shadow is a member of the Sequencers.

In response to potential terrorist attacks, the authorities have strengthened security measures and requested Jiang Xueyi and other S-rank hunters to assist in patrols.

"I think the Disaster Management Agency's inference is not without merit."

Jiang Xueyi said coldly.

"When I went to chase the Shadow Fiend, Ms. Kobayashi contacted me and said that the Shadow Fiend was attacking you, which surprised me."

"I'm certain that the Shadow Fiend I was chasing was a real person, which delayed my return to provide support."

"And Shadow might be an accomplice of Shadow Fiend."

"..."

Luo Chuan was speechless.

That's quite an imaginative guess.

If he hadn't been the Shadow himself, he almost would have believed it.

But then again...

Since he is not an accomplice of Shadow Fiend.

Then who was the guy who lured Jiang Xueyi away back then?

Luo Chuan seemed to be deep in thought.

A lot of discrete information was quickly linked together in his mind.

The Shadow Demon's frequent and flamboyant actions, his direct revelation of his true purpose after being arrested, the suspected assistance of accomplices, and the high-level martial arts tournament that was reduced to a single day...

The key is.

The system task that was not completed.

A generous Fate Points bonus of up to 450.

What's in your pocket?

Jiang Xueyi suddenly spoke.

"What?"

Luo Chuan was stunned.

Then Jiang Xueyi pointed to his pocket.

His face was solemn.

"Your pockets are glowing."

"what……"

Luo Chuan took something out of his pocket.

The pupils constrict slightly.

That was the death-bringing jade talisman that Luo Xi had given him before.

It was emitting a faint glow at that moment.

[While you're still struggling with how to launch your villainous career, you discover that your rivals have been plotting something all along, and their schemes even conflict with yours.]

To gain a foothold in the villain industry, there's only one thing you can do against this competitor.

[The task has been updated.]