Bakugo Katsuki, feeling a bit annoyed, clicked his tongue and asked impatiently.
"According to what you just said, Ran, do we have other traitors in U.A.?"
Mizukawa Ran's information was still a mix of truth and lies.
In the original anime, the League of Villains could still attack U.A. even without "Yamada Yu" and her "Mizukawa Ran."
Because of the impressive comments on a certain site, the "traitor theory" at U.A. High School was thrown out as bait after her careful consideration.
Bakugo Katsuki didn't speak and thought for a moment.
"Ran has a point. After the USJ incident, the school's vigilance has significantly increased."
"Moreover, none of us students knew the real location of the forest training camp. There was no difference between Class A and Class B; everyone arrived here after getting on the school bus."
At this moment, he didn't realize that he was starting to vaguely believe that Mizukawa Ran was being used.
The so-called "darkness under the lamp" is just like this.
And Mizukawa Ran had made countless preparations for this day, making it hard to see through her lies easily.
Bakugo Katsuki then said,
"Based on what you just said, Ran, I'll reluctantly believe you for the sake of our long-standing relationship."
"But, did the League of Villains mention the timing and location of their attack to you?"
Ran continued to explain according to the plan.
"I don't know... They just used my parents and your safety, to threaten me, forcing me to join their League of Villains."
"They probably want me to betray everyone and be a pawn for them."
This sentence was obviously true. Mizukawa Ran played this role in Shigaraki Tomura's eyes.
"I can only pretend to cooperate with them... I'm really scared..."
The black-haired girl clenched her fists as she spoke, trembling slightly as if her mind was wrapped in fear.
Mizukawa Ran's lies were once again used skillfully, and these were indeed her real experiences.
However, she agreed to Shigaraki Tomura's invitation.
Then, because of her own schemes and survival instincts, she decided to betray the League of Villains to save herself.
In the end, Mizukawa Ran's goal was just to become Kacchan's lover.
(PS: A woman who desires to become Mrs. Bakugo)
"In that situation, I didn't know who to trust."
"The only person I could trust was you, Kacchan."
Mizukawa Ran bit her lip and said intermittently.
"If... Kacchan... you are that person..."
"Then I'll accept it... I'll go down this dark path with you."
At this point, Mizukawa Ran's carefully crafted character was fully revealed.
Bakugo Katsuki was about seventy percent convinced. This wasn't due to his ability or intelligence; it was just as the saying goes.
As the saying goes, "A thousand days as a thief, but not a thousand days to guard against a thief."
Over time, people will always have moments of relaxation.
Moreover, this thief is a special existence who knows the plot and understands the core personalities and limits of the characters.
Todoroki, who had hidden nearby and erased her presence, had a thoughtful expression.
It was clear she didn't think Mizukawa Ran was so innocent.
Just like Bakugo trusted his childhood friends (Midoriya, Mizukawa Ran), Todoroki Shoto naturally trusted her best friend's judgment.
Shokuhou Misaki had never been wrong in seeing through people's hearts.
At this moment, the three of them faintly smelled a burnt odor.
The alarm in Mizukawa Ran's heart was ringing wildly.
[???]
[Why is there a burnt smell?! Dabi was clearly forced out by the world's suppression (which they thought was Accelerator)!]
[What is going on?!]
Suddenly, pink smoke started to appear.
[This smoke is poisonous!]
The two Class A students instinctively slowed their breathing and covered their noses and mouths.
Mizukawa Ran used her Quirk, Telekinesis, to create breathing protection for herself and Kacchan.
This was the use of Telekinesis to filter harmful gases in the air. Mizukawa Ran's Quirk was not as aggressive as Yamada Yu's, but it was unique in its own way.
Ran's Telekinesis was like a jack-of-all-trades, suitable for various situations.
At the entrance of the forest, the North American bobcat with an unusual sense of smell also noticed this anomaly. She confirmed it again and muttered to herself.
"What is this burnt smell?"
Fortunately, the waiting Class A students noticed the anomaly in the forest and exclaimed.
"Is that black smoke over there?!"
"Is something burning?"
"Could it be a wildfire?!"
Meanwhile, Bakugo and Mizukawa Ran heard Shigaraki Tomura's low and hoarse voice.
"Hahaha, I really enjoyed this show."
"The false glory between heroes."
"Thank you, Mizukawa Ran."
Bakugo, Mizukawa Ran, and the hidden Todoroki looked towards the source of the voice.
It was still the slender, strange man in black tight clothes and red sneakers.
His body was still covered with severed hands, a total of fourteen.
"You deliberately guided Bakugo Katsuki to this spot for me."
"As a companion, Ran, you are really competent."
"I begin to understand why Yuu liked you so much."
Shigaraki Tomura had been wary of Mizukawa Ran's betrayal from the beginning. Just as Mizukawa Ran knew Bakugo Katsuki's personality, Yamada Yu had left notes on how to control the unstable Ran.
There were similar situations among them.
After Yamada Yu's death, these notes naturally fell into the hands of Shigaraki Tomura, who was almost like a lover.
Upon hearing this, Bakugo Katsuki instinctively distanced himself from Mizukawa Ran.
Mizukawa Ran was completely panicked and shouted desperately.
"Kacchan! He's trying to drive a wedge between us!"
"Don't believe him! Believe me!"
At this moment, the panic in Ran's heart was going wild.
"Damn! Damn! Damn Shigaraki! Why did he have to choose this time!"
"If only it was a bit later..."
Mizukawa Ran once again felt the frustration of being unable to explain herself, the helplessness and despair of not being believed.
She desperately wanted to get closer to Bakugo, but Bakugo Katsuki, keeping a safe distance, had already taken a fighting stance and said.
"Ran! Don't come any closer! If you still want me to believe you!"
Seeing such a dramatic scene between the two, Shigaraki Tomura showed a pleased smile.
He even started humming a strange tune.
"Decay~ everything Decay~"
"What is decaying?"
"It's the human heart."
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