Encounter

"Hi everyone, you seem to be having a lot of fun. May I join in?"

The man was dressed in a black tuxedo with a red cloak draped over his body and a pale gold Mask on his face, looking like a nobleman going to Bal Masqué.

Midoriya was the first to react, asking, "Amadeus Mask, what do you want?"

"Amadeus Mask?" Minoru Mineta chuckled, covering his mouth. "What a stupid name..."

"Is that so? This name represents death." The Mask Man bowed to Uraraka. "Madam, would you be interested in taking a stroll with me at the summit of death?"

Midoriya stood in Uraraka's way. "I won't let you hurt my comrades again!"

"Companion?... Interesting." The man paused for a moment, then picked up something from the side. "This person is your companion, isn't he?"

"Tsuyu-chan!" Everyone except Kaminari was startled at the same time.

As if hypnotized, Tsuyu Asui stood motionless with her arms bent, staring blankly ahead.

Uraraka covered her mouth in disbelief: Wasn't Asui waiting for her chance on the outer wall...? Why, why was she caught by the enemy?!

"Release Asui! I've already agreed to your terms!" Midoriya said in a deep voice. "According to the agreement, you are not allowed to attack anyone else!"

"A promise?" Uraraka shook Midoriya's body, hurriedly saying, "What promise? Didn't you promise to come with us!?"

"I'm sorry, I can't leave." Midoriya lowered his head, his fists clenched tightly.

"Let me see, aren't these your classmates?" The man squeezed next to Midoriya, stroking his chin as he scrutinized the screen in the upper right corner. Although Midoriya quickly looked away, he still noticed.

The Mask Man chuckled, "Not bad, you actually managed to find this place. Looks like your classmates are quite interested in you and that guy with the electric charm next to you... right?"

"Don't lay a hand on my classmate," Midoriya suddenly said. "I'll grant you any request you make."

The Mask Man patted Midoriya's shoulder seemingly casually, and said earnestly, "Whether I attack others or not is up to you."

As he spoke, the Mask Man placed the remote control in Midoriya's hand, instructing him to press the button firmly. He then stepped back, indicating that he had no intention of taking it from him.

The Mask Man suddenly became serious. "Izuku Midoriya, right now, there's enough explosives buried underground in the earthquake zone to blow everyone there to bits. The remote control in your hand is the button to activate the bomb. If either of these conditions is not met—either you leave the ship or you release the remote control—the bomb will detonate."

"A bomb...?" Upon hearing this, Izuku Midoriya pressed the remote control tightly, as if afraid it would fall. He couldn't help but believe his words, after all, he had just destroyed many buildings.

As long as I keep holding down this remote, I can release it and leave after the "enemy" and my classmates finish their exercise. At that time, even if the earthquake zone is blown up, no one's life will be threatened.

"By the way, there are also bombs on this ship. If we don't leave within ten minutes, the entire ship will be destroyed."

What?! There were bombs on the ship too!?

Midoriya quickly turned his head, wanting to see the current battle situation, but the next moment, all the screens went dark instantly, and the green lights on the instruments stopped flashing after a while.

Midoriya's eyes narrowed as he watched the Mask Man walk to the power source and pull the switch.

"Oh, right, I also have a remote control." The Mask Man flipped his hand, revealing another remote control of a different color. He chuckled, "This is for controlling the bombs on the ship. If you reveal the bombs to anyone else, 'bang!' the bombs will detonate starting from this monitoring room."

Midoriya took a deep breath. "What exactly do you want?"

"I just want to see what kind of show the future heroes will put on for me."

The Mask Man looked at Denki Kaminari, who had just slowly woken up. "To prevent some people from leaking information, it's necessary to take some precautions."

The man walked towards Denki Kaminari, pulled him out of the chair cabinet (which had wheels underneath), and pushed him in front of Midoriya, turning him around.

The man bent down and pulled out a pink gag from somewhere. With a terrified look on his face, he tore off the tape and shoved the gag into his mouth before he could even scream. All that could be seen was Kaminari face.

"Remember, don't tell anyone, okay?" The man walked to the door, turned back to give this instruction, and considerately closed the door.

"Kaminari, I'm sorry, I made you suffer." Midoriya stood behind Kaminari and cried silently.

Five minutes later.

"This is the only one left. Let me take it." Uraraka's voice came from the doorway.

"Who are you, and why is Tsuyu-chan in your hands!" Jiro's earphones extended and inserted into the interface on his leg as he warily stared at the newcomer.

The man raised his hands, looking aggrieved, and said, "I had no intention of fighting with you. I found this girl outside. You can ask her if you don't believe me."

Jiro approached Asui, warily watching the man while gently shaking her body. "Tsuyu-chan, wake up..."

"Hmm?" Asui snapped out of her daze. "Kyoka-chan?"

Jiro breathed a sigh of relief and asked scrutinizingly, "Are you alright? How did you end up with this person?"

Asui her head, standing shoulder to shoulder with Jiro: "I was pressed against the outside of the glass, and I don't know how I lost consciousness..."

"So, it was you who did this!" Jiro spread his legs and unleashed a targeted sonic wave at the Mask Man, "You ambiguous enemy!"

Kyoka Jiro amplifies her heartbeat and releases the sound from a megaphone on her leg, which can stun enemies.

"Is that all?" The other party didn't react at all to the direct impact; they even stretched and yawned.

"Aren't you going to listen to anyone? I already said I won't lay a hand on you! If I'm not mistaken, no one would like someone with your flat figure and bad temper." The Mask Man placed a hand on his mask and sighed dramatically.

"Mmm, mmm!" Minoru Mineta nodded in agreement, ignoring the murderous glare from Jiro beside him.

"What promise do you and Midoriya have?" Uraraka gently removed Midoriya's hand from her side, and said firmly, "I will take responsibility for him!"

"Uraraka!" Seeing the Mask Man wave the remote control at him, Midoriya gritted his teeth and said nothing more.

"That's certainly a commendable spirit, but..." The Mask Man clapped his hands in admiration, then his expression changed instantly, "None of your business."