Chapter 27
The comic plot quickly progresses to the part where the office building is blown up.
"It's really hard to get you to come out with your men, Captain Wilson!"
After single-handedly challenging all the serious criminals in the prison, the brown-haired boy smiled energetically with his eyes curved when he saw Wilson, but he said something that made people think deeply.
[? ? Damn, can someone explain to me what this means? ]
【Wow~ smells like conspiracy! 】
[Did you notice that Xi Ze is not next to Xia Zuo? Where did he go? :)]
[…Is he going to blow up the building?!]
[Queueing upstairs, this is simply too possible]
After Xia Zuo finished saying this, the comic camera cut from Wilson and Xia Zuo to the black-haired boy.
He was walking slowly and steadily in the snow-white corridor, with no expression on his face. He looked calm, cold and indifferent. The loose prison uniform with no sense of design on his body made his frame look even thinner.
The corridor was very quiet, so the slightest collisions between the bunch of things he was holding, which looked like they were going to cause trouble, were particularly clear and odorous.
He came to the room he wanted without any hesitation. He was as familiar with the structure here as if he had returned to his own home, as if he had already known it clearly.
[Daily speculation about what Caesar's talent is]
Damn it, Xia Zuo didn't even ask, the most disappointing protagonist of the year (bushi)
[I'm so curious, this isn't really a humanoid satellite map, is it? No way, no way?]
[Actually, I think his abilities should be more towards spiritual or mental development, that would be more appropriate.]
The anxious speculations in the comments cannot affect the black-haired boy in the comics.
He slowly and methodically half-crouched down, and among the many old machines and wires, he skillfully and quickly assembled the materials he brought with him, his eyes lowered, and there was nothing in his misty blue irises.
But in a moment, the camera zoomed out, and an improvised explosive device that looked impossible to imitate was completed.
However, after lighting the fuse, the black-haired boy did not leave.
He simply stood up and calmly waited for the moment of the explosion, even putting his hands in the pockets of his prison uniform, without any fear or intention of avoiding.
There was no light in the dim room, and his entire face was covered in shadow.
When no one is around, he hardly seems like a living human being.
However, this was the first time he saw such a scene of barrage, and he did not notice this point for the time being, and was almost scared to death.
[Holy crap, wife, run! This little thing might not do much damage if it explodes, but if you leave it in a room that's so flammable and explosive, it could actually kill someone!]
[Baby, you look so handsome when you’re calm, but I don’t want to be without a wife so soon (crying)]
I finally understand what Xia Zuo meant by "You want to die again?" Wow, this guy is really going to get himself killed if no one's watching! !
[Xia Zuo, please come back soon. We need you, Xia Zuo (crazy oxygen inhalation)]
[There's no point in looking for a nanny at this point... She'll be blown to ash right away (dazed)]
Golden flames reflected in the black-haired boy's eyes.
A dialog box, representing the inner voice, appeared at the right moment: "To ensure the final effect, someone must be watching this device."
His inner voice was as calm as his outward appearance. "We don't have enough materials. Gathering them again will be very time-consuming."
"That's a hassle. Let's just do it this once."
[I think you just want to commit suicide! Zebao, you have to believe Xia Zuo's level of procrastination.]
[He really is crying my heart out. How can he be so cute and lazy at a time like this?]
[…Help, am I going to witness the physical death of laziness? QAQ My wife, come and check on me.]
No matter how loud the barrage of comments was, it was useless. The device made by Xizel himself still exploded.
Its explosion immediately triggered a series of chain reactions. The fiery heat wave instantly submerged the calm black-haired boy, wrapping him up completely, leaving no trace.
The Sera people, who were originally sitting obediently and waiting for their own highlight scene, were dumbfounded.
How long has she liked this character?! You shouldn't be treating her like this, right?
Sera wanted to say that César would never die, but when she recalled his defense stats, she could not help but remain silent with sadness.
That defense doesn't look like it can survive a big explosion.
After all, César Crest's character is that of a completely sickly pretty boy.
"Is this the retribution for me jokingly saying when Xizel appeared that he was the perfect white moonlight configuration for early death?"
She turned to the next page in a daze, but the camera turned again to Xia Zuo and Wilson who were confronting each other outdoors.
[I don't believe Caesar will die! ! If he does die, I'll send razor blades to the authorities! ! QAQ]
[Hilarious! Xia Zuo is way too straightforward.]
[Did he actually tell Wilson his purpose?! ]
[That seduction can make me laugh for ten thousand years hahahaha]
Wilson: ???
If he knew that Cesar was probably dead, would he still be able to laugh?
[No way, they're the protagonists after all, dying like this is too hasty]
[Don’t forget, the deaths in this comic are often very quick and swift, leaving people with no time to react ()]
[Shit, I'm reminded of those guys who looked like important characters but died instantly.]
"No, have you all forgotten that Ursula is still here? There's no way she'd just let César die, right? ?"
Sera, whose intelligence was clouded by sadness, suddenly realized: That's right.
Ursula's abilities haven't been introduced in detail in the comics yet!
She instantly rekindled her hope for life.
At the same time, the black-haired boy reappeared in the comics as expected.
His hair was loose and was being tied up again. There was no wound on his body, not even a speck of dust. I guess people would believe he just woke up.
It looks lazy, but it is not repulsive at all. Instead, it has a strange atmosphere that can bring peace to the surrounding environment.
The scene in the office building that was not drawn before was finally added.
It was still a horrific explosion, but this time the location was no longer the old room where the explosive device was placed, but the stairs of the escape passage.
First, a human silhouette appeared in the flames, and then as the figure moved, it became clearer and clearer, revealing a familiar and handsome face in the cover of the blazing flames.
In addition, one could vaguely see his tattered prison uniform covered in flames.
Is there anything I, a paying reader, can't read?!
[Ahhh, this flame is so shameless! ]
Wait, am I the only one concerned about how Caesar is completely unharmed? Does it make sense that he doesn't even have a single hair missing?
[Walking from the flames... Stop trembling, don't you think this scene is sacred?]
[Strong row, even the flames on the clothes are very beautiful prprprpr]
The black-haired boy had already left the range of the explosion. He took out the prison uniform that had been prepared long ago and put it on. Then he tilted his head, as if thinking about something, and moved his gaze to the window that led directly to the outdoors.
He walked slowly to the window, looked at the distance from the ground, and then looked at where Xia Zuo was.
The next second, he jumped out of the window without hesitation.
The long black hair that had not been tied up yet was blown up directly, but the black-haired boy did not show any distortion in his expression due to the sudden loss of weight.
Sera: !!!
Dangerous ahhhhhhhhh!!
——Then she saw the black-haired boy in the comics land steadily on the ground.
Not to mention broken arms and legs, he didn't even look uncomfortable for a second. He slowly straightened his sleeves and walked calmly towards the serious criminal area.
Sera: ...
She calmed down instantly, and not only that, she also went back and watched the previous clip again.
Crazy screenshot jpg
[I'm so handsome (close my eyes)]
[There are so many handsome shots of Nishizawa in this episode, and Nishizawa is very happy]
[When did my wife become so strong? Is it the buff from Ursula?]
"I'm leaning towards a combination of Caesar's original abilities and Ursula's... I'm really curious when the information will be released! !"
[Go back and look!! Caesar's earrings reappear here. Ursula definitely helped.]
[! Indeed, my attention was drawn just now, and I didn’t notice there was an extra eyeball, hahahaha]
Damn, I actually think it’s kind of cute.
"Xize, are you still reading?"
Xizel raised his eyes and blinked: "Of course."
——Of course not.
After friendly negotiations with the Comics Will, he got the Comics Will to agree that when the comics were updated, he could stay in the comic world and use reading media to see the updates and reader forums without having to fall asleep at any time.
If you want to speak, just use the consciousness link.
And he can choose when to go back during the rest time he has accumulated.
As for the real world, the only person he had a close contact with was Dr. John, and Dr. John knew that he was a person with a strong sense of territory. If he didn't call the other party, Dr. John would not come to him casually.
Finally, without having to explain why he could faint at any moment, Xizel smiled slightly and said, "Would you like to read with me, Xia Zuo?"
The brown-haired boy's expression twisted. "Reading... it's so boring quq."
He hesitated and said reluctantly, "If Caesar really needs someone to read with you..."
"No thanks," Cesar calmly refused with a perfect smile, "It's quieter to read alone."
Once Wilson stabilized the situation, he would apply for the transfer of prisoners to a more central, first-level prison. Until then, this was a rare period of rest.
Wilson even prepared a single cell for Cesar Crest, a minor who could not lift or carry anything, to prevent him from getting hurt.
The last person who received this treatment was a manic mental patient.
Xizel, who was enjoying top-level treatment, raised his eyebrows slightly when looking at the speculations about his abilities on the forum.
The reason he was able to remain unscathed in the explosion and had the confidence to jump off a tall building was, of course, because he found Ursula, the... fairy godmother.
César paused subtly. No matter how many times he said it, he always felt that the title of fairy godmother was a bit strange.
Especially when eaten with Ursula's body.
"Crest's Fairy Godmother (Full Version)"
Duration: 15 minutes
Cooling time: 13 days
"Note 1: The current Fairy Godmother compatibility is 57%."
"Note 2: When this power takes effect, you will become a god without bloodshed."
"Note 3: When using this ability, there is a certain possibility of triggering side effects. The side effects are as follows: Inhumanity increases by 10%, and there is a 5% chance of triggering the state of absolute sanity."
Xizel has not yet triggered this so-called state of absolute rationality, but it seems to be a side effect, so he has guessed it a little.
He was even a little curious about what he would look like by then.
Recovering his thoughts, he turned the page of the comic book projected on the book in his hand, which only he could see.
The comics have reached the part where he and Wilson are talking in the interrogation room.
[I knew that it would be useful for Caesar to keep Wilson, hahahaha]
[Good guy, tool man +1]
[Zebao really took advantage of me, it's hilarious]
[When my aura is fully open, I am really charmingawsl]
Ursula is so cute too, wow, how can she be so cooperative——
[Yes, if she hadn’t coldly asked Xia Zuo to eat rats before, I would have almost believed it hahahahaha]
【The only honest person in the audience: Wilson】
[Wow, among the three people on the cover, Xia Zuo is the only one who is a naive person, right?]
Xizel glanced at Xia Zuo and said, "Indeed."
After reading this update, he opened the comic forum and began looking for influential analysis posts.
【Cesare's ability analysis/prediction】
[As the title suggests, this is an analysis of Césaire Kleist in The Gifted. Discussions are welcome.]
[According to the latest intelligence, Xizel walked out of the explosion unharmed and was able to jump from a tall building with ease. This is inconsistent with his previous physical fitness and conditions, and must have some supernatural ability at work.]
【Based on the timing, I suspect it was Ursula who brought the benefit.】
[The detailed analysis is as follows: César can take Ursula (his own ability), causing Ursula to become bound to César, granting César "damage immunity" or "invincibility" buffs. Generally speaking, these god-level buffs don't last long, and the longer they last, the greater the cost. Either the power is insufficient or the cooldown is excessively long.]
[Looking at the comics, the thoughtful look on César's face when he was standing at the window probably meant he was trying to determine when his ability would expire.]
[Also, his "damage immunity" lasts for a really long time. I guess there may be other side effects.]
Ursula's only known ability is emotional perception, akin to a low-level mind-reading technique. However, judging by the way she catches a mouse, it's clear she's quite capable in combat. It's unclear whether the damage immunity is primarily due to César or Ursula.
[1l: Supplement about Xizel's ability:]
[Based on the comics, 1. It has a humanoid satellite-like effect, able to precisely avoid patrols and quickly gain a complete understanding of the map. 2. It may possess a talent for poison, or a high-level talent (from the identity verification plot). 3. Ursula says in the comics that she can only read César's thoughts at the beginning, but not later. It's possible that César has a similar immunity.]
[2l: I've been curious about Xizel's abilities for a long time. Let's see if my predictions are successful.]
[3l: Xizel is really the Riddler himself. From his identity to his abilities, nothing is clear hahahaha]
[4l: After this summary, I feel that Caesar is really strong... I wouldn't be surprised if he was the final villain.]
[5l: It's normal for the protagonists to be strong, but they all need to be strong in their own way.]
6l: As for the riddle man, I don’t have high expectations. A genuine personality is good enough (lits a cigarette)
【……】
Ability analysis...
Xizel tilted his head. If he were to talk about true talent, he really didn't have any. The source of his current abilities was very confusing, and it didn't seem like they were given by the will of the comics.
But he won't think he has too many cards.
So, what abilities should we induce readers to identify in order to be both relevant and useful?
[Could Xizel's talent be telepathy? ]
[First, with telepathy, he can confirm the location of others through their thoughts, and can also deepen his familiarity with the map by reading their minds.]
[Secondly, a similar but clearly higher-level ability makes him immune to Ursula's mind-listening]
[And this ability must be of a high level. It's normal for it to suppress the previous boss who used poison.]
[As for the bond with Ursula, I think it will be a special method that is not a natural talent. After all, Xizel has a special identity, so it is not surprising that he knows some secret methods.]
【54l: That makes sense, let me rank one】
Xizel closed the forum and didn't read it again.
He just tried to guide her, but with so many possibilities now, this little guidance would definitely not be of any use.
So he didn't expect from the beginning that he would have any interesting talents after speaking.
But who made him appear in the comics?
For comic readers, the settings and plots that were determined long ago for him are just what he wants to reveal to them.
He has just buried a seed now, and he can completely control how the seed will grow in the future.
He could even say directly that the ability he possesses is telepathy - as long as he can convince the readers.
But Xizel is not in a hurry now, just in case he thinks of a better idea in the future.
This is a talent confirmation opportunity that can only be chosen by oneself once. If you want to influence the reader's subconscious mind to change it after it is confirmed, you will have to do more preparation and it will be more difficult to succeed.
After all, imagining that the time when the identity was confirmed before, almost all readers reached a consensus, is not an easy task.
Closing the book, Xizel pressed his forehead.
...seems a bit hot.
His strange immunity is causing him trouble again.
He hadn't been sick for the past ten days, and the burden on his body had been much lighter. He almost thought he was just a normal person with a weaker body.
The black-haired boy calmly went to the water room to get a glass of water. When he returned to the cell, he was so dizzy that he could hardly stand up.
"Are you sick?"
Ursula's voice rang out.
The little girl's figure instantly appeared beside his bed.
Since she was moved to a solitary cell, she often comes out to have fun happily.
"Yeah." Xizel said helplessly: "Maybe it's because there hasn't been an attack for so many days, and my body is finally rebelling."
Ursula: “?”
What kind of description is this?
She didn't quite understand, but she knew that no matter which book it was, the description of illness was never good.
People who are sick will feel very uncomfortable, and in serious cases, they may even die.
"Rest in peace."
Ursula folded her arms over her shoulders, making a standard resting posture, and said sincerely.
Xizel: "..."
Xizel was silent for a moment, and then he slowly said: "Thank you, but I don't really want to rest because of my illness."
Ursula nodded and lowered her hand. "Then, compared to rest in peace, César's wishes take priority."
Since Cesar didn't want to rest in peace due to his illness, he wanted to get better.
What does a patient need to get better?
Ursula glanced at the water on the cell table: There was water.
She tilted her head to think for a moment, then said cheerfully with a blank expression, "Cesare, wait for me."
Mouse~Mouse~Where are the cute mice?
She had almost caught all the rats in the prison these days, and it was extremely difficult to find another one.
Ursula obviously prefers cute little things like mice, lizards, centipedes, etc. to some ordinary proteins.
The left paw held the "Federal Cooking Encyclopedia", and the right paw held a fresh mouse. They slipped into the utility room and took out the discarded pots and pans.
So when Xizel finished resting his eyes and opened them when he felt better, he found a figure standing motionless at the head of the bed.
The pair of vertical pupils, one yellow and one blue, stared at him without blinking. Seeing that he had finished resting, they immediately stretched out two paws from behind, picked up the bowl, and handed it to the black-haired boy.
Ursula: "Tonic, drink it and get better."
Xizel's eyes fell on the black, even swirling medicine, "..."
He curved his eyes and asked softly and gently, "Ursula, can you tell me what kind of soup this is?"
Ursula deadpanned, then said happily, "Rat soup."
Xizel: "..."
It is true.
He kept smiling: "I don't like eating rats - including drinking rat soup."
Ursula said expressionlessly, "Okay."
She retracted her claws.
Xizel changed the subject: "--However, Xia Zuo will definitely be very happy if he can drink the soup you worked so hard to cook."
"Xia Zuo?" Ursula tilted her head. "If that's the case, he won't hang around in front of me anymore?"
Cesar smiled harmlessly and said, "Absolutely not."
Since you are a member of the protagonist group, please ask Xia Zuo to bear all of this (no mercy).
Ursula immediately became happy and ran to find Xia Zuo.
"This is the soup I made for Cesar. Do you want some?"
She asked.
When Xia Zuo heard that the soup was made for Xizel, he was a little flattered: "Give it to me?"
"Drink it all and stop dangling it in my eyes," Ursula said, extending her index finger.
"Dazzling eyes...?"
Although he was a little confused, Xia Zuo still opened the lid with anticipation, but his anticipation came to an abrupt end when he saw the soup.
Xia Zuo: "..."
He swore with his rich experience dealing with rats these days that this was definitely rat soup!
Does he have a face that looks like he really likes eating mice...?
Xia Zuo fell into deep self-doubt.
"Don't you want to eat?"
Ursula's voice was cold and heartless.
"..." Xia Zuo struggled, "What will happen if I don't eat?"
Ursula said nothing more, but took the bowl and sneered, "Ha."
Human beings are not good.
The author has something to say:
In Ursula's heart, César is not a human being (not in a derogatory sense)
Xia Zuo's character: kind, just, willing to trust, straightforward, frank, afraid of the dark, and grateful to Ursula for not killing him
Ursula's personality: chaotic, kind-hearted, suspicious, a practitioner of Gothic style, with inhuman values, hates sunlight, hates brown hair, hates priests, and today she is telling herself that she cannot let her friend rest in peace.
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