Chapter 78 Face-Off

In the novel, Class 1-A-1 only had one traitor amongst them— Grace Goodwill.

So that's why until recently, I too had believed that we only had to deal with one traitor.

However, some of the recent events made me question myself and the novel's storyline itself.

You see, Quinn, the Perfect Necromancer, had the ability to summon hundreds of minions to assist us in our fight against Class 1-C-8.

But not only did he not do it, but he also didn't kill any of the enemy soldiers either! Not a single one!

You're telling me that Quinn Darkstar, the one whom they call the Perfect Necromancer and the Calamity Bringer, couldn't kill a single teenager running at him with a weapon?!

Yeah, I call bullshit.

I kept a close eye on him while barking orders. He didn't kill any soldiers, nor did he provide cover for his allies.

He might have thought that his inaction would go unnoticed amidst the chaos of the battle, but I noticed everything.

I always notice everything.

Of course, his uncooperative attitude wasn't enough to confirm his role as the second traitor, so I didn't bring this matter up to anyone.

However, there were more signs than that.

For example, he didn't object when Nero was chosen as our class commander, which is totally out of his character.

Additionally, the area of the Shopping District that he claimed to have scouted turned out to be false on the map.

Furthermore, when talking to Alberto, Grace mentioned that they wouldn't have to rely on "him" to sabotage us, implying the presence of another traitor among us.

All these signs connected, but I still lacked solid proof that I could present to Nero and the others.

In fact, even I myself wasn't entirely sure that Quinn was the second traitor even at this point.

So, I took a leap of faith.

I confronted him and pushed him off the edge by reciting his traumatic past in front of him. This infuriated him enough to lash out at me, and I instantly revealed him as the second traitor.

And just as I had predicted, Quinn didn't deny my accusations, confirming his betrayal.

Ahh~ I'm a genius.

In truth, even before this arc began, a part of me knew there could be a possibility of a second traitor.

However, another part of me denied that possibility since nothing like that was mentioned in the novel.

Now, however, I know better than to trust that damned novel.

This is the second time something that wasn't mentioned in the novel has happened.

The first time was when I saw Lucas' memories and got to know the depth of his character.

The second time is right now.

Since in the novel, Grace was never caught, Quinn never had to come out of his shadow and act.

In short, Quinn was just a backup.

Damn that Kai Wiseman. I had to give it to him. He was a genius worthy of my applause.

Most manipulators don't bother crafting a Plan B in case their Plan A goes wrong. But this guy, instead of being cocky, did that. He created a backup plan.

And if not for me knowing the future and being a little observant, his backup plan could've just worked.

Anyway, it was almost time now. In front of me was a holographic map. I could see everyone's live location on it except for one person– Quinn Darkstar.

He had turned his location off, and that could only mean one thing:

He was headed toward me.

"Fuuuu!"

My body was quivering, and my heart was slamming hard against my chest. Cold chills ran down my spine as my stomach churned.

To be honest, at first, I thought about just sitting back and letting Nero deal with Quinn when the time was right.

However, that option posed a problem.

By the time Nero will "deal" with Quinn, it will be too late. By that time in the novel, Quinn had already caused irreversible destruction.

And while I do not give one flying fuck about this world or its people, I do care about myself.

Too many people died against Quinn, who could've been useful in the fight against the Vampire Monarch.

Thinking that made me realize that I could not let that happen. While I was a little scared of Quinn, I had to do something about him.

Because if I only wait for Nero's useless ass, then it would be too late to save anything.

I will counter this calamity before it even happens.

"Fuuuuu."

Letting out another long breath, I imbued mana into my smart bracelet until the hidden runes on it shone violet.

Suddenly, a bright light flashed in my hand, and a mask materialized in my palm. It was a plain full-face white mask.

Although it looked really simple and bland, it was something I had enchanted with my Edit Pen. This mask could create an illusion and alter my identity.

Holding the mask over my face, a smile formed on my quivering lips.

Yes, my body was shaking not from fear but from excitement.

Now don't get me wrong. I was still a little afraid of Quinn, but at this moment, I was sure to win in a fight between us.

How was I so sure? Because I had already predicted every possibility of how this fight would go down.

†

Amidst the cluttered and desolate street, an eye-catching figure stood tall - a young boy with a mop of fiery red hair and striking silver eyes.

His handsome face was complemented by his well-built and tall physique. In one hand, he grasped a bow while a quiver filled with arrows rested on his back.

The surroundings were littered with wrecked cars and the decaying remains of buildings, yet the boy stood steadfastly, exuding an aura of confidence as a smirk was plastered on his face.

In reality, his identity was none other than Lucas Morningstar.

Lucas had used [Illusion Face Mask] prior to coming out of the base to change his appearance.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, signaling the onset of twilight, a haunting figure became visible against the backdrop of the city in ruins.

With jet-black hair and an eerie presence, the silhouette of a boy appeared in the midst of the beautiful yet tragic scenery.

It was Quinn.

With slow, powerful steps akin to a predator, he approached Lucas.