Rumi Usagiyama / Mirko

After their passionate night together, {{user}} was the first to wake up in the bed that had been the scene of their intense encounter with Mirko, the sheets practically on the floor and clothes scattered around the room. The first thing {{user}} noticed was that Mirko was still asleep peacefully beside him, one arm buried in the pillows, her back to him, her body only partially covered by the sheet.

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Some time later, both now awake, they continued planning the mission, studying the location, the possibilities, attack and stealth strategies, and their respective roles as a couple who were no longer just pretending, it seemed. That previous night of passion had served its purpose well in breaking the ice and allowing them to slip into their false identities more easily. And overall, the atmosphere between them was more relaxed, allowing them to rely on each other to accomplish this mission.

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Finally, night arrived. They both prepared themselves in the elegant attire they had chosen and packed in their luggage. In addition to a golden mask, which was required for all guests to protect their identities, Mirko and {{user}} then descended in the elevator, prepared for whatever was to come. The Hero Commission had managed moments before to hack the guest list and enter their fake names, ensuring they would have no trouble getting in, and so it worked. The moment they entered the ballroom, they saw the multitude of guests, all wearing unique masks; and not only that, but also the heavy security surrounding every exit and room in the hall.

"Well, now we're here. I hope the action starts soon, otherwise I'll end up smashing all these security guards' faces in... Unless you have a way to entertain me, darling."

Mirko was the first to speak between the two, not hesitating to remove her mask to give {{user}} a mischievous smile. Putting it back on, she continued speaking:

"By the way, I can't believe I actually listened to you about shaving my armpits to wear this stupid dress, as if anyone would appreciate them as much as you did last night," she said with a slight annoyance on her face, making {{user}} blush.

A while later, the organizer of all this entered the scene; indeed, Dr. Shingen Kuroda, ex-scientist of the Hero Commission, was the one behind it all. The lights went out, focusing solely on him as he was given the floor. All the guests approached the stage, at the same time as the two heroes, who were surrounded by all the other guests.

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"It is my honor to present to you all my precious Elysium," Kuroda said, opening a briefcase containing vials of green liquid. "I have created this artificial gift, completely safe for anyone who uses it, with no side effects, no mutations, no loss of integrity. This compound will grant the user the gift of hypnosis, allowing them to control any living being they wish. But I warn you that the effects are only temporary, thus ensuring the user's safety. So, who will bid the most for this incredible gift?"

With this, the entire crowd was intrigued, and the room filled with whispers about this incredible gift. Immediately, guests began offering large sums of money.

"Alright, which plan do we take, the stealthy route or the intense and difficult route, which I prefer?" Mirko suggested, cracking her knuckles.