Chapitre 18: Chapter 18 Superpower… Organization
Éditeur: Atlas Studios
After Lin Xue had settled down, I got straight to the point and said, "Alright, now you can tell me why you're here. I don't believe you came here just to apologize."
Despite her anger, Lin Xue tried her best to smile, though it looked more like a grimace. "I did come mainly to apologize. Also, I need to confirm something with you."
Seeing Lin Xue's forced smile, I waved my hand repeatedly. "Okay, okay... You can confirm whatever you need, just stop smiling, it's creepy."
Lin Xue seemed to give up on any pretense and dropped her smile, her expression turning icy. "Alright, I'll be straightforward—do you and your sister have any special abilities?"
"Hmm?" Although I had vaguely guessed her purpose, I was still a bit surprised. I wondered when this girl had started to notice Pandora and me. It seemed she mistook us for people with superpowers?
Well, strictly speaking, my ability to use mind control to call upon the Xyrin Mother Star's long-range fire support and the nearby Xyrin Army could count as a superpower. And Pandora, as an unknown life form who could transform into various large-scale weaponry, if she didn't count as having superpowers, then no one in the world would.
Of course, I couldn't reveal our identities to this mysterious Lin Xue. In fact, our identities must remain secret from any Earthlings. The question now was whether or not to admit we had such abilities.
Seeing my silence, Lin Xue realized I was hesitating. She pulled a small card from her pocket and said, "Take a look at this... I work for a certain organization, and like you, I'm a superpower user."
So, the legendary National Superpower Bureau?
My right hand, which was about to reach out, froze in mid-air, and I asked in surprise, "You're from the National Superpower Bureau?"
"Have you read too many novels?" Lin Xue scolded unceremoniously, "In reality, there are superpower users, but they're not as common as you think. Our organization only consists of about twenty people. Due to the small number and unique personalities, we function more like an independent special ops group. We don't belong to the government, but we assist the nation by handling incidents that only superpower users can solve."
So, this beautiful woman named Lin Xue was actually an important figure?
"You want us to join?" I easily guessed Lin Xue's intention. An independent group secretly serving the country? It did sound impressive.
"Aren't you surprised? Most people would find it unbelievable discovering our organization's existence." Lin Xue looked at me curiously, unaware that after experiencing the Xyrin Empire's bizarre events, my nerves had toughened enough to accept anything.
"Alright, since you all have special abilities, it's understandable you're not that shocked... So, what's your decision?" Lin Xue looked at me and the silent Pandora with hopeful eyes. Though these two people had caused her so much trouble, if they could join her...
"Well..." I hesitated. Rashly joining such an unheard-of organization made me uneasy. Plus, I'm naturally averse to trouble. Joining this organization would likely mean endless troubles.
At that moment, Pandora's voice came through our spiritual connection, carrying a subtle hint of excitement: "Brother, you can agree to her."
"Huh?" I grew curious. Pandora, who usually ignored outside matters, was suddenly interested in this?
"According to Xyrin Empire's law, if Xyrin Emperor's brother joins a politically sensitive organization, it's considered a declaration of conquest by the target civilization against the Empire."
... So you just want an excuse to start a war? You little warmongering madman!
"I'm sorry," I shook my head, "I don't think I'm suitable to join your organization. However, if you need my help in the future, I'd be happy to assist."
Thank me, thank me. I just saved all of humanity from a cataclysm!
Unfortunately, Lin Xue had no idea that the person before her had just saved the world...
She was now very frustrated. After coming here humbly to apologize (really humbly? I had doubts), and revealing her identity, she didn't expect this guy to refuse so flatly. All her prepared arguments were useless. Worse, this person now knew the organization's secret. Should she really call in that annoying guy from the organization who clears memories? Besides, she never got along with him, and it's uncertain if his ability could affect these two powerful superpower users.
"You can rest assured. I won't leak your secrets," seeing Lin Xue's face darken, I guessed what she was thinking. "And as I said, if you need my help, I'll be glad to provide it."
"Can't you reconsider?" Lin Xue held onto a shred of hope. She didn't want to return empty-handed and be laughed at by the others in the organization.
"Well... for various reasons, I can't join..."
Various reasons, huh. Does humanity's survival count as a significant reason?
"What about you?" Lin Xue turned to Pandora. "What's your plan? Possessing such powerful abilities isn't necessarily a good thing. You might get into trouble. Joining us would provide a sense of protection, and if your abilities contribute to the country, wouldn't that be a good thing?"
To Pandora, none of your words hit the mark...
Sure enough, Pandora shook her head, coldly saying, "Not interested."
I worried this little one might intentionally agree with Lin Xue. Fortunately, she still respected my wishes.
"Fine..." Seeing our determination, Lin Xue knew it was impossible to persuade us today. As for erasing our memories to prevent the leak of secrets, she decided against it. Failure would not only fail to keep the secret but also offend two powerful superpower users, which wasn't worth the risk.
"Let's stay in touch," Lin Xue stood up dejectedly. "Although we can't become partners, we're not enemies either. I hope we can cooperate in the future."
Cooperate... From my perspective, if the Imperial Expeditionary Army couldn't solve a problem, twenty-odd superpower users stood no chance either. Seems like Lin Xue was getting a great deal out of me!
After Lin Xue left, Pandora and I began discussing the information we'd gathered today.
"Never expected an organization from a novel to exist." This was my sigh.
"A harmless small organization. Although those with special abilities among humans can match elite Xyrin Soldiers, their numbers are too few, and they can't form a proper combat team. Together, they couldn't withstand a fully combat-mode Pandora mecha." This was Pandora's analysis.
Hearing Pandora's blunt assessment, I said helplessly, "Please, don't compare human superpower users with the Xyrin Empire that once ruled the universe. Not to mention, your life forms are already at a significant advantage over humans."
Despite saying this, the strength of the Xyrin Empire was indeed immense. Superpower users, superhuman among humans, were merely considered soldiers in the Xyrin Empire?
I guess so. Just thinking about Pandora's ship-to-ship Ghost Energy Cannon that day makes it clear how monstrous the Xyrin Empire's weapons are...
Whatever, no point in overthinking. With so many Xyrin Commanders around, a small human superpower group won't pose any impact. As for those Xyrin Commanders with severe war tendencies, they're even less a concern. Without my permission, the completely obedient Xyrin Apostle won't act recklessly...
I glanced at Pandora's calm face.
Uh, provided I keep an eye on this little loli with a war obsession...
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