[{"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-67":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},1690957,2159,"Chapter 67: Our hands are too much!","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-67",67,"\u003Cp>Of course, when Blake thought of using himself as bait, he didn’t mean himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He meant the fake him with the mask on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Earlier I completely ignored Spoon giving me the reward... let’s hope masks don’t cost too much.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped out of the bathroom, the door croaked faintly behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Well, I think this is the best option but still, how do I do it properly?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the real issue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were too many possibilities, too many directions he could take. If he followed the blueprints, then there were several places he could start laying down bait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several ways to draw attention and mislead everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the thing was it wouldn’t just be an act, since it would help him, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even if none of this had been happening, even if the story had stayed exactly as it was supposed to, he still would’ve needed to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Guess I’ll check at home,’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to organize everything carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned the corner, he walked straight into someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked, stumbling back half a step before steadying himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake raised an eyebrow, surprise flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\" he asked. \"Shouldn’t you be in class?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles stared down at him, expression unreadable as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was looking for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What? For me? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a brief pause, then Blake huffed lightly, crossing his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t planning on skipping school or anything,\" he said quickly. \"If I was, I’d at least tell you first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles didn’t react to the attempt at humor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he asked, \"Why did the teacher call you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake froze for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ah, right. That.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scratched the back of his head, gaze shifting away briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She asked me to help Asher settle in,\" he admitted. \"Show him around, make sure he integrates properly. Just for a couple of weeks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, only silence followed, so Blake added, almost immediately...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it’s not like that’ll change anything,\" he said, looking back at him. \"I’ll still spend as much time as possible with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something about the way he looked at him made his skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ !Warning! ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake forced a small smile, of course, he could read what was below, but he was sure it was connected to Myles’ mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t look at me like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could think better of it, his hand lifted, fingers brushing through Myles’ hair in a brief, careless ruffle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he froze internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why did I do that?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To cover it up, he let out a small breath, trying to sound casual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You shouldn’t pout.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence that followed was suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s smile stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was worse, because Myles wasn’t pouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, he looked like he was deciding whether or not to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a few long seconds, they just stood there, staring at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Myles turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go,\" he said simply, starting toward the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked, then followed after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he walked behind him, he raised a hand, covering part of his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sure he looked pretty pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What was that...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exhaled quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Idiot.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the school day passed rather quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Between trying to focus on lessons, keeping track of Myles’ mood, and the constant weight of everything he’d just learned, Blake was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the final bell rang, his head felt heavy, thoughts slower but no less tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he stood, grabbing his bag as he glanced at Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked out together, moving with the flow of students toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, Blake knew he couldn’t avoid it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowed slightly, turning to look at Myles properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hey,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake held his gaze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know I love you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of Myles’ eyebrows lifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he reached out and flicked Blake’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake flinched, hand flying up instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at him, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his face flushed almost instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He’s taking revenge for what I did earlier! But, c’mon, that was me ruffling his hair, not flicking his forehead!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could say anything, a voice cut in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, right, the unavoidable guys were now here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, without even thinking about it, Blake shifted his position, stepping slightly in front of Myles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Tsk, I’m not even that tall, anyway. Even if I was on a chair, I wouldn’t be able to block him from their line of sight.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he stayed there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hey,\" he greeted, looking at Asher. \"Excited to have me as your guide?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher nodded, a small, polite smile forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. But please don’t worry,\" he added softly. \"We can start tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony looked between them before turning back to Blake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, where were you at lunch?\" he asked. \"Didn’t see you in the cafeteria.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t like what they were serving today,\" he said easily. \"So I dragged Myles outside instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony laughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked together for a bit longer, heading toward the bus stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Anthony and Asher veered off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll see you tomorrow,\" Anthony said, lifting a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah,\" Blake replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher gave a small nod before following him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake watched them go for a second, then turned back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let’s sit before it’s too packed,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake slid into his seat beside Myles, leaning back slightly as the vehicle started moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a while, neither of them spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake noticed that Myles was putting in earphones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is new. I don’t think I’ve ever saw him with these on.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake found himself glancing over. He couldn’t help but feel curious about what he was listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Myles noticed, turning his head slightly as he looked directly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake immediately looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing! I just... haven’t seen you use earphones before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached up and took them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake blinked, startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, wait, that’s not what I meant,\" he said quickly. \"You can keep them on, of course—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that made Blake freeze instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t as if he looked angry, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want something,\" Myles cut in, looking at him, \"just say it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake’s smile faded slightly as his gaze dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What do I want?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it was quite uncomfortable because, what did he mean by that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did it seem like he wanted anything from Myles? From all of this? From himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did he want?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth parted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no words came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even try again, a cold hand reached out, settling at the back of his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not tight enough to hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not loose either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat picked up, loud in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to lift his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the pressure held him there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not forcing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just, keeping him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...This is my stop,\" he said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bus slowed and, a moment later, the hand disappeared, just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake stood quickly, grabbing his bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you tomorrow,\" he added, not quite looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, without turning back, he stepped off the bus.\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-06-06T13:58:10.545Z",1,"novelbin.me","1b2bf4858e5c2fa439ef6d2c1ad91413d8e6d075d49e925148ff8a386234a491","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-68","system-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-chapter-66",121,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-mission-seduce-the-final-boss-bl-cover.jpg"]