Chapter 115 Hero Star
Real World
Gao Yu opened his eyes, frowned immediately, and reached out his hand to slowly press his forehead.
Although I knew he was suffering from the backlash and must be having a splitting headache, I still asked, "What do you think, Principal Gao Yu?"
"Hmm, headache, a bit of nausea and dizziness. Probably the aftereffects of recalling too much of my memory."
I said, "I'm sorry, Principal Gao Yu, I just saw that memory as well."
"It doesn't matter. My past as a member of the Chameleon Organization is no secret among management. I wasn't the only one who left the Chameleon Organization and joined the Super Hero Headquarters. Perhaps it's because of Youxia's death and Zhong Mengfan's imminent succession as the new Ranger that I've become more concerned about Wu Se during this period, and it's brought back memories of my past with the Chameleon Organization. Those flashbacks make me feel like I'm once again in the Chameleon Organization."
Gao Yu lowered his hand from supporting his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. "I may need some time to digest these memories."
I nodded to show that I understood. "Then I won't bother you anymore, Principal Gao Yu."
"Oh, right, Night Demon." Before I was about to leave, Gao Yu called me again.
"After thinking it over, I think I'd like to trouble you to come over for something."
"Um"
"It's about Starlight Knight. Headquarters previously instructed you to use Deep Blue on him, hypnotizing him to regain his confidence and become a professional hero again. However, since his return, Starlight Knight has frequently resorted to violent means to severely injure fleeing criminals during missions. Recently, he even did something unprecedented: he successfully tracked down and captured a prisoner, then killed him without resistance."
I recalled the situation at that time. "In the middle of the treatment, I reported to the headquarters that Starlight Knight's condition at the time was actually no longer suitable for continuing to be a professional hero. However, the headquarters still asked me to use Deep Blue to perform a more in-depth hypnosis treatment on Starlight Knight. If I am not mistaken, the person who ordered me to use this method to treat Starlight Knight was you, Principal Gao Yu."
Gao Yu admitted, "Yes, I gave the order, and this matter involves more than just me. Starlight Knight is a very valuable hero, and retaining him was a unanimous decision of headquarters, not just my own selfish motives."
"The Starlight Knight's condition is completely different from the patients I've received before. The others simply lost their courage and needed encouragement and help. Using Deep Blue reversed their terrifying emotions, allowing them to cheer up again.
However, Star Knight resisted becoming a professional hero again. Using Deep Blue to hypnotize him and allow him to continue to be a professional hero is against his will and forcibly changing his thoughts and personal will. This approach will of course come at a price."
Gao Yu said, "You restored him and made him a superhero that people love again."
I shook my head. "I wasn't healing him. I was simply following headquarters' instructions to control him, seal his wounds, and make him forget the pain. This only treats the symptoms, not the root cause. Of course, the pain will be vented through other channels."
All records of Starlight Knight using Deep Blue were erased by headquarters. At the same time, headquarters also asked me to erase Starlight Knight's memory of receiving mental counseling from me.
Gao Yu said, "Headquarters has long since stopped Starlight Knight from carrying out dangerous missions. He is now a superhero promotional ambassador and is very popular among the general public. His hero economic company has successfully made him a star hero with great commercial value."
However, Starlight Knight recently received a threatening letter. He wants to investigate the matter himself, but headquarters and his agency want him to focus on his work as a professional hero ambassador.
I echoed Gao Yu's words, "They don't want another incident where a criminal is captured and not handed over to headquarters, but instead is subjected to lynching. Everyone regards the Starlight Knight as the epitome of a hero of justice. A 'hero of justice' must be perfect, without a single flaw."
Gao Yu didn't deny it. "The image of a flawless hero is the inevitable result of the development of professional heroes. There must always be heroes who can be established as such role models in front of everyone. Starlight Knight is a very suitable candidate. So, can I entrust this matter to you again, Night Demon?"
I looked at Gao Yu and said, "I can't completely cure the Starlight Knight. It was like this before, and it won't change now."
“Just keep it under control.”
Finally, Gao Yu said to me as if explaining something, "You've read my memories, and you should understand that peace in any period comes at a price. We established the Super Hero Headquarters precisely to maintain this hard-won peace for both those with special abilities and ordinary people. Similarly, under peace, the interests of some people will still be sacrificed. This is unfair, but it is necessary."
I lowered my eyes. I felt a little conflicted. I clearly knew the truth about that chaotic era better than the person who was now telling me about the importance of world peace. The world had become utterly fragile.
"I wouldn't say that making Starlight Knight a qualified superhero is good for him. However, Starlight Knight is indeed the talent that headquarters needs. Moreover, he is now a public figure, not just by the huge number of heroic fans who like and admire him. Starlight Knight's every word and action is being watched by many people, so headquarters doesn't want to interfere too much with him."
I have already heard the meaning that Gao Yu did not directly say. Star Knight has been made into a superstar hero and has received a lot of attention. The headquarters can no longer restrict him at will.
"Go and see the Starlight Knight, Night Demon. When necessary, use your ability to help the Starlight Knight once again."
I said calmly, "If this is an order, I will of course carry it out as I always have."
***
"boom!"
Ahead, in front of the superhero headquarters building, the symbolic landmark building, the Hero Monument, was reduced to rubble in an instant after a loud explosion.
The criminal did not stop after the first strike. He set his sights on the crowd who were still trying to escape.
Just as he raised his hand, preparing to launch a second attack towards the densest part of the crowd.
"stop!"
Like a heavenly sound, a resolute and clear male voice rang out. He was dressed in a handsome silver combat uniform, the hexagram symbolizing his heroic status gleaming brightly in the sunlight.
The criminal stopped and turned to look at the newcomer. "It's the Starlight Knight."
After hearing the hero's name, the Starlight Knight kept moving. He put his arms and palms together to form a sword and swung his ultimate move, Starlight Slash, at the criminal.
The criminal retreated in embarrassment, dodging the attack of the Starlight Knight, and then uttered the classic lines unique to villains.
The Starlight Knight threw punches, displaying beautiful fighting skills, engaging in a visually stunning fight with the criminal.
Finally, Starlight Knight delivered a beautiful flying kick in the air, knocking the criminal to the ground without any chance to fight back.
"Cut." The director said outside the venue.
"This set of shooting is finished, and Mr. Starlight Knight is in great shape today! As handsome as ever." The director gave a thumbs up to Starlight Knight.
Starlight Knight nodded to the director and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Director."
The staff began to clean up the props that had been damaged in the fight, including the broken pieces of the Hero Monument. This was not the real superhero headquarters, but the largest movie studio in the city.
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Oh, I also want to hear the little cuties praise me today~
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