Agent of C.A.R.D.S. · Feb 18, 2026

Chapter 017 (3/3)

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Veni Vidi Vici

Dr. Greeneye begins to confide his plans to Rae. Meanwhile, Ace realizes Jackie might have had something to do with his sudden rescue at the Invidius laboratory…

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I think you saved... How did you... It was complicated all right, almost didn't beat the countdown, but yes. Yes, I was the one who destroyed the lab. You were my ungrateful damsel first. You see, I knew you were in trouble as soon as you left with Vana.

I had planned to infiltrate Invidius Industries anyway, so I went to a satellite branch and was transported to the experimental auxiliary lab in Excalibur City, knowing you would probably be taken there too. And don't ask for any more details than that. Okay, I won't then. But... did you cross paths with anyone you knew in Cora Zone? Say, a green chelonian man?

Yes, I ran into an old friend who happened to be in the area. Vana and her ilk don't know what my real appearance looks like, but Tom does — and he recognized me even in disguise. Too bad I was literally speechless. That was when I flew out to Clover Forest Quadrant, met up with the King of Clubs, and nudged him in the direction I wanted to go. All the way to the next quadrant — that's interesting. How fast can your wings go? Wait — how would you know about Tom Trebleton?!

Listen, I'm sorry, I should have waited to tell you later. We should leave — the E.I.A. has spy cameras everywhere! I'll pause here...

This is the beauty of my missile's formula. As I explained in my recorded message to Mr. Deadhand, I have harnessed the power of my eye. This is no ordinary indiscriminate weapon. Set to detonate in midair, it is designed to spare those around the world who have been found worthy — the rational and productive and civilized. Oh, Ace Rocket, most elite and worthy card-wielder, Decedo from Excalibur — you will fulfill my vision yet!

But all the others, those who serve no purpose — the useless scum I despise — the missile will run its course.

More surveillance photos of random citizens appear, showing who among of them would be spared and who would be erased.

Wait, go back — what's that dirty dog doing so close to headquarters?!

I'll have a talk with my security... End Chapter 017.

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