I Became a Villain's Hero [Complete]

Chapter 97: If You See Me Like This (5)

On my way to meet Solace, I couldn't stop myself from looking around.

Part of me hoped to catch a glimpse of Song Soo-yeon.

I didn't want to talk to her... but maybe because the worst misunderstandings were cleared up?

I wanted to see her face from afar.

Pathetic, but I couldn't help wondering how she was doing.

-Boom!

Suddenly, a shockwave burst from the direction of my apartment.

-Crack! Sizzle! Snap!

At the same time, electronic devices exploded and broke all around, and soon the city was engulfed in a blackout.

The streetlights and the light leaking from buildings all vanished.

Darkness fell.

The moon and stars in the sky started to shine brighter.

"....Huh?"

My heart sank at the same time.

I knew all too well what this shockwave was.

I had only seen it twice before my regression...

She must have used her ability after entering my apartment.

I could only think that a villain had appeared.

Otherwise, Solace would have had no reason to use her ability.

Regardless of how they found out about my identity or where I lived, I thought this was retaliation from the villains for stirring up trouble everywhere.

Laying a trap at home would be more threatening and effective.

A surprise attack could work on anyone.

I rushed towards my apartment.

Using such significant power as a blackout meant the situation was urgent.

Soon, I could see the windows of my apartment.

It was quiet.

No sound of battle.

That made me even more anxious.

It seemed unlikely, but... if Solace had been caught in a trap because of me.

"....."

I felt like I had to fight.

I didn't want to see Solace walk into a trap because of me.

I pulled out a mask from my pocket and put it on.

...I didn't want Solace to see me using my powers.

But at the same time, I steeled myself.

I tried not to think ominous thoughts.

I leaped towards the window.

Grabbing the window frame, I peered inside feeling like I was making a gamble.

If Solace won, I could just take off the mask and greet her.

-Snap!

"Ah...!"

A sharp crack followed by a delicate groan.

At the same time, I was met with a shocking sight.

Song Soo-yeon, grimacing in pain and clutching her cheek, and Solace, lighting a cigarette and raising her hand.

"Where did oppa go... where did oppa go!!"

Solace was expressing her frustration, desperately asking.