Total Lockdown
"Thank you, Secretary Girl." Jilan reached out and took the bag containing the designer suit from Hisako's hand, smiling as she spoke.
"Hmph, if it weren't for Miss's orders, I wouldn't have given you money, let alone bought you anything!" Hisako was already impatient, and seeing Jilan calmly accept the suit she had carefully chosen from her hands, remembering how he had held out his hand for money this morning, she couldn't help but say, "You know, in most people's eyes, your behavior is that of Xiaobai being kept by a woman. I really don't understand why Miss is so generous to you!"
Jilan suppressed a laugh, patted Hisako on the shoulder, and suddenly said as she walked past her, "Sorry, after all, she's my daughter's mother."
"Huh? What did you say!? What mother, what daughter, explain yourself!" Hisako was stunned. After thinking it over, she finally came to her senses and hurriedly turned around to call out to Jilan. But by then, Jilan had already entered the main entrance of the Yingbin Building through the revolving door and did not hear her call at all.
Jilan had no intention of hiding Hisako about Fran. After all, if it really came down to it, the one who would have a headache was Erina Nakiri. If she wanted to tell Hisako, she wouldn't mind revealing it beforehand. If she wanted to keep it a secret, she would definitely instruct Hisako, who knew the truth, to do so.
However, Jilan felt a little pleased, thinking that this should annoy Hisako.
Jilan went to the first-floor restroom and changed into his suit. Hisako, for some reason, chose a purple suit and green shirt for him... wouldn't that make him look even more like that guy?
Jilan was only slightly moved, but not reluctant. He quickly put on his clothes, since he quite liked the color scheme.
"They must be getting impatient by now; I need to get there quickly."
As Jilan stepped out of the private room, she saw a familiar figure in front of the glass sink. Suddenly, a feeling stirred within her. Jilan turned around, made a thumbs-up gesture, and pressed her thumb down.
Explode.
The instant Jilan pressed his finger down, an explosion occurred in the room directly above him. The intense Vibrate caught him off guard, and he leaned forward, grabbing the sink for support.
Jilan froze, gripping the sink with her left hand and staring at her right palm in confusion. She hadn't made a bomb, had she? Why did it explode when she pressed her finger? Had she evolved a new explosive ability, capable of randomly creating explosions around herself?
Just as Jilan was beginning to doubt her own Quirk, a long, incessant warning sound followed by an explosion, and then a sound that could echo throughout the entire island reached Jilan's ears.
"I-Island Management System Notification: According to a report from the security system, an explosive device has been planted within the I-Expo area. I-Island is now entering high alert mode. Residents are requested to remain in their residences. Anyone found outside in ten minutes will be arrested without warning, and containment facilities will be forcibly sealed off by the security system. Repeating..."
Jilan paused for a moment, then walked out of the restroom. Just then, she saw Hisako outside the shop window with her hands to her mouth, shouting something at her. After waving, she ran away. Jilan wanted to get closer to see, but the window was suddenly blocked by a metal panel that was lowered, and the entire glass and door on the first floor were blocked as well.
Jilan was trapped inside the Yingbin Building.
Jilan was merely surprised by the sudden accident, showing no panic at being trapped. He stepped forward and placed his palm on the metal block. After a moment, he withdrew his hand with satisfaction.
The Killer Queen can be used; if Jilan wants, he can blast this piece of metal made of composite materials to smithereens at any time.
However, there's no rush for this.
Jilan sensed the hurried footsteps on the floor above through the Hamon, and coupled with the sudden explosion just now, he gained some insights.
It seems something unexpected happened at the welcome party above them, such as the bombing mentioned on the radio, or... terrorists.
IIsalnd is known as a sea fortress because it has the world's most advanced security system. Not to mention ordinary terrorists, even the most powerful heroes like All Might and Homelander would be dealt with by the security system and obediently surrender if they wanted to cause trouble here.
It is said that Dr. David researched the I-Island security system and was also Melissa's father, specially invited All Might to conduct an experiment on the day the security system was completed. The final result was that All Might, who did not use his full strength, was forced into a corner by the security system within minutes and had no choice but to surrender with his hands raised.
Of course, All Might didn't damage any property during the test; he just kept dodging. But even so, it was enough to prove the strength of the alert system.
Now, there are actually terrorists who dare to invade I-Island? This is the first time I've ever heard of such a thing in my lifetime.
Jilan's interest was piqued; he wanted to know how the terrorists had evaded the security system and reached the tallest building on the island, the reception building.
The Welcome Building isn't actually called that; its official name is the Central Tower. Located in the very center of I-Island, it's the most important and tallest building on the I-Island. All important meetings and research that could affect the island take place here, and the highest-level controllers that control all the security equipment are also located here. Therefore, it also has another name: the Watchtower, meaning that this tall building is like a lighthouse, always watching over the entire island.
Jilan took out his Yaoyorozu- dollar mobile phone, looked at the no-signal icon on it, and shrugged helplessly. "As expected, I knew that communication equipment was never of any use to me."
The venue was in the center of the second floor of the tower, above Jilan. If nothing unexpected happened, everyone should have been taken hostage by now, and the invited Pro Hero should have surrendered because of the hostages.
Midoriya's companion should be All Might. Since Midoriya is coming to the gathering, there's no reason why All Might wouldn't be there. Moreover, given his popularity on this island, he'll probably give a speech.
Jilan wasn't too worried. In his opinion, these invading terrorists were just small fry with a bit of cleverness, nothing to worry about. He figured that once the guards in other parts of the island reacted, none of them would be able to escape.
However, since the terrorists were able to infiltrate the tower undetected and gain control of the surveillance system, it is highly likely that there is an inside agent among them on the island, and of a high rank, who at least knows how to manipulate the security system.
Based on this analysis, there are probably not many people who can act as inside agents; only those with top-notch scientific research capabilities on the island could be given this honor.
So, what's the reason? If he did something like this, there must be a reason that would make him willing to risk giving up his reputation, status, and wealth, right?
Is it a life? Staying here would threaten its life; in order to survive, its only option is to contact outsiders and escape...
Is it about morality? Someone coerced and tempted him to research anti-social and inhumane weapons, but for the sake of righteousness, he vowed to die rather than comply...
Is it about reputation? Some people stole his experimental results, preventing him from enjoying the patent rights he was entitled to, and forcing him to watch helplessly as others put their names on his research findings...