Chapter 42 Horror Movie Protagonist
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“Do you really need to care about this kind of thing?”
He blinked. "I was just curious, letting my imagination run wild. He's on the last page of the file, but there's no detailed information. And then there's this page full of battles with other S-class esperians. Wow, it's like beating a boss in a game. And then, he suddenly disappears. It can only be because he got old and became a wheelchair-bound grandfather, so he stopped being a terrorist."
Zhong Mengfan grew more excited as he spoke. "Ever since becoming a professional hero, I've been diligently studying psychics. Isn't it true that when psychics' abilities begin to decline from their peak, most people slowly begin to enter a period of aging? Yeah, that must be the case."
I took a deep breath and patted the stack of files. "So, D-Class Hero Zhong Mengfan, you're very curious, have an active mind, and have learned a lot about psychics. Please memorize these files on psychic criminals until you pass the C-Class Professional Hero exam."
"all!"
"Yes, all of them."
"Hey! You clearly just said we were getting acquainted at first. How am I supposed to remember all these people?"
In response to his question, I naturally said, "Being familiar with it and remembering it are the same thing."
QAQ The poor student showed a painful expression and said, "This statement is too far-fetched..."
Because of the height difference, I could look down at Zhong Mengfan as he sat. "Well, as a D-class hero, do you have any other objections or opinions about the guidance of the A-class heroes? Please share."
His aura gradually weakened. "No... I didn't..."
I raised my hand and patted Zhong Mengfan on the head. "You can continue to analyze the other supernatural criminals in the file, just like you judged Wu Se to be an old man in a wheelchair. Their methods of committing crimes and their initial motives. For example, there's a supernatural who specializes in taking out human hearts - Crimson Blood. Why does he have to use this method to kill people?"
He lowered his head, avoiding my gaze, and said with some resistance, "But, in the files of this kind of case, there must be photos of the deceased with their hearts dug out. How scary and disgusting..."
I raised my eyebrows slightly and asked, "Do you think being a superhero can prevent you from encountering such incidents?"
He spoke intermittently, "...No, I'm just not ready yet. It's just like this, that's all..." In the end, he became less and less confident.
"I'm letting you look at these files so you can prepare yourself in advance and know what you'll encounter and see after becoming a professional hero."
After hearing what I said, Zhong Mengfan asked me, "Xia Ye, have you ever been afraid when facing these things?"
I paused and then said, "Yes, fear of pain and death are human instincts. At first, I hesitated when killing someone. Then I was injured and almost died. So, if I hesitated, I might be the one to die next time. For the sake of my life, I won't have those fears or hesitations when I kill someone again."
I lied, and that time, I died, but was resurrected by the evil system. From then on, I never showed mercy or hesitation towards my opponents, until I became the strongest.
Zhong Mengfan looked confused. "I can't imagine what you're talking about, fighting and killing..."
I slowly said to him, "Then recall the scene in your dream where I defeated you and then 'killed' you. Recall the pain of having your flesh pierced through. Remember it, don't forget it. Because in this world, some superpowered people kill people in a more cruel and painful way, and there's no chance of survival."
He was stunned for a moment by what I said, then he protested loudly, "No, can't you be a little gentler when dealing with a cute newbie, a newly promoted superhero? Why do you have to bring up the most terrifying example to scare me? If you keep doing this, I'll lose sleep and suffer from insomnia. If I'm not careful, I'll even get depressed!"
I curled my lips and gave him a light, slightly mocking smile. "How could there be someone around me who couldn't sleep? Helping people sleep is one of my special abilities. You can still talk to me so energetically, which shows that you have adapted well to this way of learning supernatural powers."
Zhong Mengfan shook his head vigorously. "I'm not, I don't! I'm weak and helpless, fragile and pitiful! Only the most gentle and patient teaching methods are suitable for me! Let me adapt faster and become a qualified professional hero!"
"You awakened your powers later than many others. You haven't attended a school for psychics to systematically learn how to release and control them, and yet you suddenly gained the ability of a ranger. If you want to master your powers and become stronger quickly, you can only use the method of forcing them to grow."
He once again complained that "pulling up seedlings to help them grow is not a good word at all."
"At least it's better than dying inexplicably one day because you get the ability of a ranger but don't know how to use it." I said with a long tone.
After hearing what I said, Zhong Mengfan fell silent for a while.
Although he developed several methods of using his superpowers and improved his abilities, he was still unable to use the superpowers of a ranger, and his own strength was extremely unstable.
Finally, he admitted defeat and said, "I know I'm terrible."
"It doesn't matter. I will teach you and make you a qualified superhero." In my own way.
"Time is running out. The C-rank Pro Hero Exam will be the first time you'll be fighting a psychic other than me."
He clenched his fists. "Yeah, I'll try my best!"
I nodded. "Then, see you in my dreams tonight."
"Although...but, Xia Ye...every time you appear in my dreams, it's like an extra-long horror movie. So, don't tell me anymore."
Zhong Mengfan scratched the tabletop with his nails, making a rustling sound. "It's like a forewarning! The horror is doubled! I'm so scared I can't sleep!!! Also, even if I get hit in a dream, it's going to hurt!"
"Protests are useless. If you don't like me appearing in your dreams—again, you'll qualify when you can effectively harm me in your dreams."
【Author has something to say】
Wen Xiaye: I suddenly feel a little angry
Zhong Mengfan: QAQ I'm already working, why do I still have to endure the hardship of studying?
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