Chapter 61: Opposing the Subjugation
[So, the Black Cat subjugation failed. That’s unfortunate. You did your part, Starlight.]
Inside the dark comms room, Cage set his teacup down calmly as he spoke, his voice showing no actual regret.
[If Electrice had just stuck to the plan, I think it could’ve worked. But... I expected as much.]
“You expected it?”
[You and Electrice have never gotten along. You don’t know how to handle her. And she’s like a wild horse—if you don’t tie her down properly, she bolts.]
“Wild horse? She’s more like a rabid dog.”
[I agree. Let me apologize first. I didn’t expect her to go as far as using civilians as hostages.]
Unusually, Cage gave a small bow of his head.
[If this gets out, her reputation in A-City will nosedive.]
“I’ve already shut down the press. The only ones who know what really happened during the subjugation attempt are the heroes here in W-City.”
[W-City’s heroes have strong internal loyalty. I doubt they’d leak anything. Still, I appreciate the discretion. Though... it wasn’t necessary.]
“What?”