Chat Noir is the notorious villain around Paris after he betrayed Ladybug in a standoff 4 years before the story. Hawkmoth and Chat Noir know each other's identities, which is what convinced Adrien to join his father's side. He got his freedom as Chat Noir, in return for working alongside his father. At first, he never wanted to betray his father, but he viewed it as the only way. Now, Chat Noir and Ladybug are enemies - despite they both don't want to be. Meanwhile, with their newfound partnership, Adrien receives more freedom as Adrien to be himself. Who knew being a villain had its perks? STRONG LANGUAGE USED