[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl":3,"chapter-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System Mission: Seduce the Final Boss [BL]",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1690942,2159,"Chapter 52: I’m on the news for the wrong reasons!","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>Ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ring!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake jolted upright, startled. The sudden movement sent a strong pain through his muscles, and he lurched forward, nearly slipping off the edge of the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...shit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he managed to catch himself before gravity finished the job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound kept going on in an annoyingly persistent way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake turned his head. The phone was right beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Maybe it’s him?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes narrowed slightly as he reached for it, fingers all sore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name on the screen made him pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...um... what the hell...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second, he just stared at it, then, he frowned faintly, his thumb hovering over the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quite honestly, he didn’t feel like he could answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even know what their relationship was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The word made his chest heavy with nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, it was empty, like something he was supposed to recognize, but didn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ringing stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked once, then let out a small breath through his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped the phone onto the bed beside him, already done with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the call entirely, he unlocked it again and opened their chat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t really seem like anything changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, why on earth did she call...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His brows knit together slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah no, let’s avoid her showing up here, like we’re actually in some sort of soap opera.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swallowed, getting nauseous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t even know that woman’s face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was reason enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at the empty chat for another second, then sighed softly and pressed the call button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone rang, but there was no answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled it away slightly, staring at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You call me first and then don’t pick up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at it for a moment longer before lowering the phone slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small frown formed, deeper this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why call him in the first place, if she wasn’t even going to answer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts drifted, sluggish but persistent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe she was just that kind of person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not the type to completely disappear but randomly act all lovely..\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...a leech...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake muttered under his breath, the word tasting bitter despite how casually he said it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who didn’t abandon their own child but also drained them of attention, money and stability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever was easiest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back slightly, exhaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...whatever, not like I care.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake pushed himself up from the bed, feeling instant regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body screamed in protest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...ah, shit—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs felt weak as he tried to walk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tried being the key word, of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah, no...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His balance wavered, forcing him to grab onto the nearby chair before he could collapse again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, carefully, he lowered himself into it, shoulders slumping as soon as he sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...this is bad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything hurt in a really constant way, for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief second, something tight twisted in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A weird, uncomfortable pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like he wanted to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...meh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled sharply, shaking his head once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not doing that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he reached for the remote and turned on the TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything was better than sitting there thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flickered to life, colors shifting before settling on a news broadcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in formal attire appeared, posture straight, expression composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breaking news this morning,\"she began, her voice clear and steady,\"a high-level security breach has been reported within a restricted facility owned by AL-TECH Industries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A third party intruder successfully infiltrated the premises late last night, bypassing multiple layers of security before escaping the location. Authorities have confirmed that the individual remains unidentified and at large.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s stomach dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...no way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on the armrest tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They further stated that the suspect demonstrated abnormal mobility and resistance capabilities, suggesting the possible involvement of enhanced individuals or unauthorized augmentations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...are you serious...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AL-TECH has released an official statement condemning the incident and has assured the public that no critical assets were compromised.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause. Wasn’t that a little bit of a lie, actually?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They have also announced a substantial reward for any information leading to the capture or identification of the intruder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s heart skipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’ve got to be kidding me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, there he was, although not exactly him but the masked figure, instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mh, that’s kind of a relief...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image was already starting to look slightly distorted, almost like the image couldn’t fully hold onto his features, blurring at the edges, refusing to settle into something clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it was definitely recognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is bad, this is really bad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not as if anyone had seen his real face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, he was on the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the news!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re offering a reward, so people are going to look real hard for me, how annoying...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake froze, a huge realisation also terrifying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, I also met Myles with that disguise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the real problem now, especially since Myles couldn’t really discover anything about him, a non-existent person. Sure, they had met once at the auction, but he tried to kill him, so it didn’t really count as an interaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that face was out there and was recorded, most importantly, broadcasted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was distorted, even if it blurred and slipped from focus, it existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What worried him more was that anyone from that lab that got into direct contact with him could also remember some kind of behavioral detail, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if they get interviewed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s fingers curled tighter against his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...or worse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kidnapped by Myles, as he would go that far if he needed to, he could really end up in danger, at some point,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened, heart pounding faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adrenaline surged again but, this time, his body wasn’t ready for it, because pain followed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He staggered slightly before forcing himself back down into the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake pushed himself up again, slower this time, and made his way toward the small table nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Food. He needed something, anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed a packaged sandwich, tearing it open with more force than necessary before taking a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chewed slowly, his thoughts still racing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt rather uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the only way to describe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake glanced at his phone again, unlocking it quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no messages, nothing since yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that good or bad?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake frowned slightly, another thought creeping in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...now that I think of it, my favorability...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been stuck at 8 for a while now, with no change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Yes, Dear Host. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This favorability thing,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake leaned back slightly, eyes half-lidded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you at least define it now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ No. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s eye twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you never fail to disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ It depends on the target’s personal interpretation. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ It cannot be assigned a fixed definition. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stared at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...you’re so useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ Your feedback has been noted. ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m sure it has.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed, dragging a hand down his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever. Take out the blueprints.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ring fell, light unfolding from it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...right...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hologram hovered in front of him, layered with lines, symbols, text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lot of text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s way too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was dense and overwhelming and annoyingly small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously, how am I supposed to read this?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake reached for his phone, then grabbed a pencil and a sheet of paper from nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m going to look at this for too long, I’m going to end up blind...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, squinting as he tried to make sense of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The largest structure stood out immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s SSRT tower...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was massive and detailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layered with multiple floors, each one mapped out with precise structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, that checks out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Blake frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, what are those...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lines extending outward, like roads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Branching out from the tower in different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake had been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There weren’t any roads like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not above ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...hold on...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly checked his phone, pulling up maps, images, anything he could cross-reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sign of those paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...so then...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted back to the hologram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...it must be underground?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake leaned closer, carefully tracing one of the lines with his eyes, trying to follow its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading was difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The text was small, but he pushed through it slowly, his frown deepening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He traced another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each one stretching out, connecting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got to be kidding me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conclusion formed piece by piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are tunnels through the whole country...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice dropped slightly, disbelief creeping in as he instinctively covered his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them led to other buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other cities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized a few names.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...AOP building...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been there just yesterday, and it was connected directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...what the hell...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t stop there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hospitals, even some schools were connected to it underground, excluding his own, fortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake leaned back slightly, staring at the hologram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something about it felt off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not dangerous, but uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, SSRT tower belonged to the hero’s mentor, and that should mean something good and safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...probably nothing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake muttered, though the uncertainty didn’t fully leave his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...probably.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1559,"2026-06-06T13:58:10.545Z",1,"novelbin.me","094987a2c6d9b2f0243abdf30d293f60a5aa00492dcccf42dc2a9581e6761766","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-53","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-51",121,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-cover.jpg"]