Looking at the two girls in front of him, Fang Zheng's expression did not change. After all, he had watched the animation and knew a little about Flanda.
Flanda Severin.
Born in Northern Europe, 16 years old, a user with LEVEL4 "space teleportation" ability.
Fang Zheng also investigated her abilities through the "Whispering Volume".
To put it simply, in terms of nature, Frenda's abilities are both spatial, just like the perverted Shirai Kuroko in the animation, except that Shirai Kuroko's is "space movement" while Frenda's is "space teleportation."
One is “move” and the other is “teleport”; they seem to be just one word difference, but in fact they are very different in essence.
For example, Frenda can't move herself to other places like Shirai Kuroko, what she can do is to move the things in her hands to other places. In this respect, Frenda seems to be no different from Shirai Kuroko, after all, Shirai Kuroko is also used to transferring needles to the enemy's body to attack.
But there is one big difference between the two sides.
That is, Flanda's ability is not only to "transmit" but also to "send back".
Shirai Kuroko's ability is the type of moving things away and then not caring about them, but Frenda is just the opposite. Things she touches will be "marked", and then Frenda can teleport these things to any corner at will, and then take them back to her own hands.
Of course, like Shirai Kuroko's limitations, Franda's abilities are also very limited - first of all, her teleportation requirements are very strict. The teleported object itself cannot be a living thing, and it cannot exceed five kilograms, and the size is also limited. Secondly, when Franda "transmits" an object, it must be within a radius of 100 meters in her field of vision, but it does not need to be within the field of vision to retrieve it.
This is also the reason why Franda can be recognized as a LEVEL4 powerful ability user. As users of space abilities, Shirai Kuroko and Yuuki Yume can only "move" objects, but Franda can "transmit" and "receive", especially the latter. It is because of this special feature that Franda is evaluated as LEVEL4, and this research institute will continue to fund them.
However, to Fang Zheng's surprise, when he used the "Whispering Volume" to investigate, he was surprised to find that Flanda had not joined the Anbu.
This doesn't match the animation, does it?
But after thinking about it carefully, Fang Zheng understood.
After all, Franda's original intention of joining the Anbu was to support herself and her sister. To put it bluntly, she was short of money and needed a job. So why was she short of money? Now it seems that this research institute must have closed down. After all, the closure of this research institute was not caused by Fang Zheng. There are so many research institutes that die silently in Academy City every day. He just randomly found one that looks okay.
From this perspective, if Fang Zheng doesn't take over, then this research institute will eventually go bankrupt, and Flanda, who loses her funding, will have to find a job to support herself and her sister... Well, this is how it's connected.
"Yes."
Facing Fang Zheng, Flanda seemed a little nervous, but her sister Fremea stared at Fang Zheng with eyes wide open curiously without blinking, as if she was looking at a giant panda.
"Then let me confirm again. The contract states that you are responsible for providing technical assistance to the research institute. What exactly is that?"
Fang Zheng's impression of Flanda only came from her brief appearances in the animation, and he had no particular impression of Flanda's abilities. Of course, Fang Zheng knew that this girl was a bomb maniac...How come he couldn't avoid bombs after coming to this world?
Huihui, Louise, Flanda... Is this really such an awesome world?
I might as well just pull a bomb over and blow up the whole world.
"I am mainly responsible for using my ability to transfer items, and then using instruments to detect data..."
"Oh... I see."
It seems that this research institute wanted to solve the mystery of "teleportation" in Flanda's spatial ability, but unfortunately, due to insufficient IQ and funds, it ended up killing itself.
I have to say, the direction is well chosen.
"Next, I will explain the future direction of our institute."
Fang Zheng changed his posture and leaned back in his chair, staring at Flanda in front of him. Under his gaze, Flanda seemed a little nervous.
"Starting tomorrow, the main goal of the institute will be biological research, including genetics and heredity...so we may need to draw and test some blood samples from you."
"Draw blood..."
Hearing this, Flanda's face suddenly became bitter, but after looking at her sister, she still nodded reluctantly.
"Okay, no problem, if you can get permission from Academy City."
The collection of blood samples from people with special abilities is not done casually. After all, they are people with special abilities. If someone steals the blood samples and uses them somewhere else, it is unknown what will happen. Therefore, generally speaking, the collection of blood samples and research work from people with special abilities requires the permission of the school's top management.
Fang Zheng doesn't care about this. He just hacks into the tree diagram designer and sends one to himself.
A broken supercomputer that is not even a quantum computer. For Founder's personal terminal, cracking it will be no more difficult than asking the FBI for money.
"Very good, then it's settled. We will draw up a new contract and you will be asked to sign it when the time comes... Also, since the next direction will be relatively advanced, it will take relatively more time, so you will have to report to the institute every day."
"Every day?"
Hearing this, Franda was stunned. The contract she signed before required her to go there once a week, but now she has to come every day?
"Yes, of course. As compensation, the funding will be increased by 40%. What do you think of this number?"
Fang Zheng took a pen and wrote a string of numbers on a piece of paper, then showed it to Flanda, and then...
"no problem!!"
I got the other party's answer immediately.
Sure enough, I knew you would be obedient when it comes to money.
"Then it's decided. Also, since you are already contracted employees of this institute, you will also enjoy a certain level of welfare allowances. If you have any difficulties in life, you can also raise them. As long as they are not too excessive, they will be accepted."
"Really?"
Hearing this, Franda opened her eyes wide with excitement, and then she quickly raised her hand.
"Well, I have a request!"
"What's up?"
"That's right... well, my sister and I live too far away from each other. My sister is currently in the 12th school district, but I'm in the 7th school district, so I want to rent a larger two-person apartment closer to my sister!"
"no problem."
Since it's the FBI that's paying for it, Fang Zheng doesn't care.
“It also needs to be fully furnished!”
"Can."
“It would be best if there was a garden!”
"If there is one."
"And it would be best if it had a swimming pool...an indoor one with heated water..."
“Ahem.”
Seeing that Flanda was talking more and more nonsense, Fang Zheng coughed. Flanda, who was in high spirits at the moment, immediately reacted, stuck out her tongue in embarrassment, and sat down obediently again.
You're not planning to use the helipad if you go further down.
"If you really want these, you can choose to live in the institute."
Fang Zheng also stared at Flanda and laughed.
"Huh? But there's nothing at the research institute!"
“We will then proceed with the renovation.”
After all, the research institute is currently Fang Zheng's base in this world, so he certainly won't let himself down, and he doesn't need to spend any money, so Fang Zheng plans to design it according to the style of a five-star hotel. But he definitely won't tell Flanda about this, because this little girl is so smart, and who knows what crooked ideas she might come up with.
"How about this, you guys go and pick one out for yourselves, and then send it to me once you've found one you like, and the institute will be responsible for paying for the rental."
"Really? So...are there any restrictions?"
Flanda wasn't really stupid, she just loved to take advantage of others. When she heard Fang Zheng was so generous, she became a little worried.
"No, but you know, if you find a place that's too outrageous, then the workload will increase accordingly."
“Woo…”
Hearing this, Flanda's face suddenly fell, but she finally nodded.
"Okay, I understand."
The two sides exchanged a few more words, and then Flanda took her sister away. It seemed that she loved her sister very much, which was something Fang Zheng had not noticed in the animation. Speaking of which, Flanda seemed to have said that she and her sister depended on each other... Well, Fang Zheng was not too surprised by this.
If you think about it carefully, Frenda's personality is quite normal. Although many people in the animation said that Frenda betrayed her companions, what's so strange about this? She joined the Anbu not for any bitter reason, nor for atonement like Accelerator, but simply to make money to support herself and her sister.
For Franda, the work of the Anbu is just a job, that is, there is no ideal, let alone a bond. Making money to support the family is more important than anything else. In comparison, saving one's life must be the first priority. After all, if she dies, won't there be no one to take care of her sister?
Of course, now that Fang Zheng has interfered like this, Frenda is unlikely to join the Anbu.
But Fang Zheng naturally didn't spend money carelessly. He didn't lie to Franda before. In fact, Fang Zheng really wanted to study the genetic structure of Franda, a superpower user, to see the difference between them and other people. It was a pity that Red Ponytail didn't collect Louise's blood sample in the last world, otherwise Fang Zheng could have looked at the genetic structure comparison between Franda, a superpower user, Riko, a hidden power user, and Louise, a void power user.
Oh, it would be better to have a few normal people as controls...
But it’s not too late now.
Thinking of this, Fang Zheng closed his eyes, gave Red Ponytail an order, and then left the office. He walked to the end of the corridor, stretched out his hand and pushed open the cold metal door in front of him.
The next moment, warm wooden furniture decorations replaced the cold metal walls and floors and appeared beside Fang Zheng.
"Ah, Mr. Fang Zheng, you are back. Have you finished your work?"
Feng Lizi, who was sitting on the sofa watching TV, turned around and saw Fang Zheng coming back. She put down the remote control and waved at Fang Zheng.
"Well, it's done... Where are Maine and Milu?"
"They just called and said they wouldn't be coming home for dinner."
"That's normal, just let them go."
Fang Zheng was not surprised by this. In fact, he was now playing the role of a "young white-collar worker who works hard from dawn to dusk" in front of the two families. He went out before dawn every day and came home at eleven or twelve o'clock. This was to allow Mai Lu and Mei Yin to be with their family as much as possible.
Sometimes, Fang Zheng would even use the excuse of "working overtime" to let them stay overnight at his parents' house - although it sounds sad, for the two of them, it was already very good.
Mei Yin Fangzheng was not worried, after all, she was already a college student before her rebirth, so she still had some self-control. But Mai Lu Fangzheng was speechless, he had a feeling that if she continued like this, Mai Lu would reveal her true identity in a few days... Never mind, let her be, it was her own fault anyway.
Who told her to follow her sister like a pervert all day long? When she was discovered, she panicked and shouted "I'm not following you, I'm just out for a walk!"
People may believe it once or twice, but whoever believes it three or five times would be a fool, right?
"Then we should also..."
Fang Zheng glanced at the time and made a decision.
"Riko, how about we go to Academy City and have dinner and buy you some new clothes?"
"Really? That's great! Thank you, Mr. Fang Zheng!"
Hearing this, Riko jumped up with joy and hugged Fang Zheng. In the past few days with Fang Zheng, the shadow in Riko's heart, which was originally imprisoned by Vlad, seemed to have gradually dissipated, and she began to become more lively. Now she also seemed very cheerful and lively, clinging to Fang Zheng like a cute little sister.
Well... Fang Zheng already has a lot of sisters, so it wouldn't hurt to have one more, right?
Soon, the two changed their clothes and teleported to the research institute through the door again. Then they happily went to the streets of Academy City, walking and shopping.
It was already evening, but the Academy City was still very lively, which reminded Fang Zheng of the University City. The University City was the busiest at night, with people drinking and barbecuing everywhere... Well, it seems to be rare now...
"Mr. Fang Zheng, I have thought about it."
However, while they were shopping, Riko suddenly spoke.
"I want to go to Butei High School!"
"Hmm? You're going to Butei High School?"
"Yes."
Hearing Fang Zheng's question, Li Zi nodded vigorously.
"I came to Academy City because I hope to gain the same abilities as my great-grandfather. But you, Mr. Fang Zheng, also said that the courses here are all lies. So even if I study here, I won't be able to get what I want. So I might as well go to Butei High School to learn Butei techniques. That way, I can at least help you, Mr. Fang Zheng!"
Having said that, Riko also started counting on her fingers.
"I have already done some research. Butei Gaoli is responsible for developing Butei's investigation ability, intelligence search ability, and combat ability, and... in short, there are many very useful things. I think they will definitely be able to help you, Mr. Fang Zheng."
"Oh, I see... Well, if that's what you decide, then I will naturally support you."
Fang Zheng was somewhat surprised by Riko's decision, but after thinking it over, he did not object. Butei High School was indeed a comprehensive technical school. The advantage of this kind of technical school was that it taught a comprehensive range of skills. Riko herself was also very smart, so there shouldn't be any problem.
"whee……"
Hearing Fang Zheng's answer, Lizi squinted her eyes happily and smiled. At this moment, the two of them walked and talked and came to a shopping street not far away.
However, at this moment...
"boom!!"
Suddenly, the bank gate that was originally closed not far from Fang Zheng suddenly exploded. The next moment, blazing flames and black smoke gushed out, instantly enveloping the two of them!