Chapter 134 The Thing in the Palm

"Thank you." I propped my chin on my palm and raised my lips slightly. "But, you showing such a weird, childish attitude and expressing concern for my recent situation is very childish."

He got mad at me because of what I said. "Who's the weird kid? Who's really paying attention to you?"

"Although you've grown a little too mature now," I said very subtly, gesturing at his bulk. Finally, I raised my hand to make a descriptive gesture. "But when I first found you, you were just that small, a baby still breastfeeding. I even made your milk powder and changed your diapers."

My words clearly had a profound impact on him. He raised his voice and said, "Stop! My childhood has nothing to do with what I'm about to say. Don't think that just because you picked me up, I'll be like the clichéd story, working like a slave for you."

After he finished complaining, he turned the topic to the Ranger again. It was obvious that he minded the relationship between the Ranger and me very much. "If you must say, you were just an ally with the first generation Ranger. Is it because of this connection that you also have a special feeling for the Ranger like those hero fans? He left Chameleon and established the current superhero headquarters with others. He is just a traitor." Finally, Crimson Blood commented with disdain.

I shook my head slightly. "Given the situation at the time, divisions within the alliance were inevitable. The people with superpowers have different ideas, and they cannot represent absolute justice. The superhero headquarters gathered those who were willing to adapt to the post-peace society and abide by the rules, established a more stable new order, and wove a heroic dream for them that represented justice. As for us, we controlled the remaining stubborn elements, without rules or restrictions, and controlled them with more violent and authoritarian methods." This was an unspoken understanding.

"So the current Ranger is your lover," he asked, not needing an answer. "If he's just a bad guy trying to tease the Ranger, that's enough. Get rid of him, don't leave yourself any hidden dangers. Just like the last Ranger, I'll rip out his heart. Those with special abilities like them (Rangers) have amazing self-healing abilities."

I raised my eyebrows slightly and gently rubbed the tip of my other finger with my thumb. "You seem to care about me a lot." You knew about the relationship between Zhong Mengfan and me so quickly.

He seemed to sense my dissatisfaction and said, "Of course."

He leaned forward slightly and said, "After all, you are my BOSS, the leader of the chameleons, Lord Colorless." Although he used the respectful title of Lord, his expression still carried a hint of cynicism.

I said calmly, "Don't meddle in other people's business."

"It's because you are always so kind to the rangers. If this continues from generation to generation, one day, there will be a successor who will have the power to kill you completely." He hypothesized.

"Hahaha..." He laughed exaggeratedly and then said sarcastically, "Ranger, you defeated Mu Se. That's something everyone is looking forward to."

I wasn't irritated by this deliberate provocation. I pushed up my camouflage glasses and replied calmly, "It's not impossible, but it would take a very long time to materialize."

I studied his face carefully, and just as he was feeling uncomfortable being stared at, I said, "I've noticed some white hair on your head, and it seems there are more than just one or two. Judging from your age and current physical condition, you probably won't see the day I'm defeated."

Crimson Blood: ...

He was silent for several seconds, and finally couldn't help but say, "You really are a person with a terrible personality. Also, I just have premature graying of my hair, it's natural! I haven't aged at all!"

I nodded to show that I heard. "Well, enough of the small talk. I'm here to talk to you about something serious."

Crimson Blood responded, "Go ahead, I'm listening."

"Do you remember that we once used extraordinary items to seal an alien creature?"

He stroked his chin, recalling, "Hmm, I remember. It's been almost fifty years now, I think. It was sealed in a nearby city. Back then, it was very close to a key base operated by our Chameleons. To prevent alien creatures from appearing and attracting superheroes, who might then discover our base, we used a supernatural item."

I continued, following his words, "The seal has a time limit. Judging by the time, it's about to loosen."

"What's wrong?" He raised an eyebrow. "We already have a new base, not in that city. Even if the seal disappears and that big guy escapes, it should be a matter of concern to the superheroes."

Seeing that I didn't speak immediately, he asked again, "You have been pretending to be a superhero for too long and you are addicted to it. Are you ready to solve it yourself?"

Without waiting for my answer, he seemed to be "kindly" reminding me, "Hey, hey, I remember you pretended to be an A-level mutant, and the thing in that seal is not just an A-level alien creature. If you do something that is inconsistent with the personality you set for yourself, you might be caught in the act, and your identity will be exposed." When he said this, his expression was mocking, as if he was sure that I would do something.

I said directly, "I do want to do something with this alien creature, but it's not because of any heroic plot. Rather, I want to break away from my current identity as a professional hero, Night Stalker."

After I finished speaking, it was his turn to look surprised. "Why did you suddenly..."

I said in a voice devoid of emotion, "Because, I'm tired of it."

He seems to be even more confused about "tired"

"I originally pretended to be a superhero on a whim, but now I have lost interest in both the game and the superhero identity."

The man looked at me with a questioning look, and then asked, "Are you willing to give it up?"

"What are you willing to give up?"

"The one who always follows you around like a tail." He deliberately slowed down his voice. "The new ranger, your lover."

When I raised my eyebrows at his mention of Zhong Mengfan, Crimson Blood said naturally, "As a subordinate, I'm showing my concern for you, Boss. This is the first time you've had someone you care about. You said you want to leave your identity as a Night Demon, so can it be understood that you want to abandon him?"

I corrected him, “It’s not abandonment, it’s releasing.”

Hearing my strange statement, he uttered a single, puzzled "hmm"

"He's the one I like." I said bluntly.

Then he said in a decisive tone, "But if we stay together, nothing will happen."

"So, you have to give up your identity as the Night Demon for him..."

He pointed out, "I don't understand. Given your relationship, he's defenseless against you. It would be easy to use your ability to make him submit. Besides, he hasn't reached S-rank yet. You can use your ability to completely control him without him noticing. Even if he discovers your identity, it won't matter."

After thinking about it, I said, "But the person I like shouldn't be a puppet that I can trap and toy with with my special abilities."

This is boring, I thought to myself.

"Relationships between lovers should be more equal," I asked, but I didn't need him to answer me. Because I didn't regard him as my emotional consultant, someone who needed to discuss and help me solve this relationship problem.

I already have my own ideas and decisions on how to solve the problem.

As a subordinate, you just need to do what I ask.

Moreover, he couldn't understand it.

"Does it take so much trouble to like someone?" He is a very one-track-minded creature and an emotional idiot.

So, I made a self-reflection on this matter: "It is better to say that it is precisely because of love that we need to choose the most appropriate and suitable time to let go."

"Hmm" Crimson Blood uttered a single sound and could only listen to me speak like a listener without being able to interrupt.

I folded my hands together and said, "With my identity, I can't stay in the superhero headquarters for long. If they see through my disguise, they will definitely want to eliminate me. At that time, his situation will become even more embarrassing. The headquarters may even directly order the rangers to arrest me." This is the ending I don't want to see.

Crimson Blood rolled his eyes. "Got it, Romeo. Anyway, I'll arrange for that sealed alien creature to be released. I'll give you the chance to fake your own death and escape from your Night Demon identity."

I nodded. "Go ahead. My relationship with my boyfriend is going well. If I invest more in him, I might want to hold him tightly in my hand."

Finally, I whispered, "It will break like this."

【Author has something to say】

-v- I really like the protagonist to be full of villain lines, hahahaha