Chapter 83: Chapter 83 Superpower Combat Team
Actually, I had originally intended to refer to the Dragon Team…
But after being collectively scorned by the ice-transformed Qianqian and my dark-transformed sister for a solid twenty minutes, and even Pandora expressing speechlessness, I gave up on this promising title.
The second name I thought of was the “Native Resident Homeland Defense Do-Not-Move Team,” a tongue-twister that was deeply beloved by me for its sheer nonsensicalness. However, when Pandora told me that a team nicknamed “Tubie Team” would lead to a lot of misunderstandings, I had no choice but to once again give up on the name that I had struggled so hard to come up with.
After that, all the majestic and flashy names I proposed were rejected by everyone for various reasons. Out of options, I had no choice but to agree to the most unoriginal name suggested by Lin Xue:
Central Superpower Bureau.
Reck and the others were naturally very interested in this novel designation “Central Superpower Bureau,” and they came forward one after another to inquire what it meant. Now that they had suddenly gained powerful superpowers, their gratitude towards us, friends from another world, had almost reached the point of worship. Seeing their fervent expressions, I knew it was time to pull a fast one.
“This is the official title for the local defense agencies established by our Empire in various worlds,” I said with a stern face, doing my utmost to ignore Sandora’s vigorous twisting behind me, “To prevent the world from being eroded by Abyss Power and to closely monitor their every move, we set up front-line agencies in each world. It would be impossible for such a huge front-line force to be composed entirely of warriors from the Empire, so we would select locals from the native worlds to form defense forces. Considering the issue of separate sovereignty of different worlds, these defense forces need not become citizens of the Empire, but rather like foreign legions, yet we would regard them as part of the Empire. I have decided that you all—the first batch of superpower soldiers trained by the Empire—will establish this force. Of course, this is just a suggestion of mine; you can refuse without any consequence.”
“Of course, we’re willing!” Reck said excitedly, “We’re very honored to take on this important duty!”
He would certainly be willing! Having witnessed the might of the Xyrin Empire, they had long wanted an opportunity to interact with the other side. Furthermore, with the whole world under the threat of “Abyss Power,” they and their team members would soon become the warriors most capable of combating Abyss Power in this world. What a glorious role that would be!
“You really have a way with words,” Sandora continued her twisting at my waist while speaking to me through a spiritual connection, “You don’t mention military pay, subsidies, or support at all, and just take advantage of their excited state to pull together a front-line Suicide Squad… But this way of using local residents to form an anti-Abyss force is pretty clever. Why didn’t I think of this before? Their strength may not compare to the Imperial Regular Army, but it’s still a considerable force. And this way we can save a lot of soldiers…”
“I’m glad you agree with my approach,” I replied through the spiritual connection as well, “But why do you keep twisting me?”
“Oh, the hand feel is not bad. Keep spinning your yarn, and I’ll keep twisting for a bit longer…”
Ignoring Sandora’s sudden mischievous behavior, the first Superpower Combat Team from another world was established in an atmosphere that couldn’t be taken seriously at all. Reck and his Fire Blade Mercenary Corps also became the first Imperial Front force composed of regular native intelligent beings. In the years to follow, they gradually grew into a team that was almost legendary, enjoying a very high reputation among all the world’s local defense forces.
Of course, that’s all something to be said later on.
After the members of Fire Blade Mercenary Corps who just became employees of the Central Superpower Bureau calmed down, I grabbed Lin Xue who had been loitering behind me.
“From today on, she is your instructor. You must obey her commands completely until you’ve completed your superpower training!”
While they were a bit surprised that a girl was their instructor, Reck and his men still thunderously consented.
“Wait a minute!” Lin Xue finally reacted, and protested in a panic, “When did I…”
I didn’t let her finish before covering her mouth and whispering a threat in her ear, “Four Ghost Energy Reactors broken in three days—if you do not agree, then forget about touching anything at the base ever again!”
Lin Xue had been idle at the base for quite a while. Aside from dismantling the high-tech equipment around the base, she used her prediction ability to issue weather forecasts like “Good weather tomorrow” or “Tonight’s wind force will be between three to four.” I was concerned about how idle she was, and if I didn’t give her some proper work soon, this girl would turn into a complete freeloader.
After sorting Lin Xue out, I was then faced with three other temporary allies who had developed a great interest in the Empire’s enhancement technology.
Muller and the other two were witnesses to this “miracle.”
They saw with their own eyes how a few mercenaries, who couldn’t even be considered second-rate, were suddenly endowed with power enough to confront middle rank, even high order fighters, within just one day. Moreover, with the right use of their eerie new abilities, they could even hope to kill super rank powerhouses. Faced with such a shocking turn of events, no one could remain unmoved.
As individuals who stood at the pinnacle of mortal strength, Muller and Vinoa (and Mu as an elf, perhaps as an exception?) knew all too well how difficult it was to gain power. Witnessing a few mercenaries become strong without any cost left them somewhat uncomfortable, but when compared with this minor displeasure, they were more concerned about the impact of this technology on all of humanity!
To give the most ordinary humans the strength to fight against Demon Power!
They did not expect the two Emperors of the Xyrin Empire to turn all the humans on the continent into such warriors, but if just one-fifth, no, one-tenth of humanity obtained such power, the so-called demonized creatures would become lambs to the slaughter! Humans would easily purify the entire world of Demon Power!
“Of course, this can be done.”
Facing three pairs of eager eyes, I straightforwardly admitted.
Being stared at with such passionate eyes by a big man like Muller was simply torture!
And with Mu, an elf so handsome that he barely seemed like a man, the torture was even worse…
As for the fervent gaze from Vinoa… well, if Qianqian could put down the bouquet that was continuously withering and resurrecting in her hands, I might still enjoy it…
Hearing my words, the three of them immediately showed unrestrained joy, but what I said next immediately cooled their enthusiasm.
“However, we will require you to pay a little price.”
Everyone knows there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but perhaps being in that position for too long, Muller had almost forgotten the most basic condition needed when asking for favors—besides, getting someone like him, a legendary character, to do something was something most people could only dream of, who would dare to set conditions? Even Modis III had never negotiated terms with Muller and his people!
But the person in front of him was no ordinary individual.
Ruling the entire universe, the ultimate Empire that had conquered countless worlds, was said to have a village as big as the entire continent! Setting aside whether this claim was self-aggrandizing, Muller was sure that the other party was definitely qualified to severely fleece him.
“Please state your conditions,” Muller nodded and said, “as long as they don’t endanger this world, we can agree.”
“We want this—” I took out a dull iron chunk and shook it in front of Muller, saying, “as much as you have.”
“Ao Tie?” Muller recognized at a glance what the metal in my hand was.
This was the same metal that Sicaro had brought back, Ao Tie, which possessed the magical property of not being eroded by Abyss Power.
“This metal has the attribute of never being eroded by Demon Power, and when made into weapons and armor, it can allow our warriors to withstand the surrounding Demon aura for a longer time. Thanks to the existence of this metal, we have been able to fight against demonized creatures to this day. There indeed are ample reserves of this metal in our main roads, but…”
Muller hesitated, Ao Tie was humanity’s only reliance against demonized creatures, and although the continent was rich in Ao Tie, to rashly hand it over to the other party—
Pandora, who had been quietly staying behind me, suddenly stepped forward and stated calmly: “If we start a war, we will obtain all the Ao Tie in the world.”
After saying this, Pandora suddenly threw herself into my arms and asked: “Brother, is it good to fight?”
Good my foot! Don’t think you can deal with your brilliant and martial brother just because you secretly learned how to act cute from Sandora!
I picked up the little loli who was planning to conquer the entire world and placed her on a chair beside me, then continued speaking to Muller: “Ignore her, let’s continue.”
…There was no need to continue, their faces said it all.
Even though I repeatedly stressed that I had no intention of forcing or threatening anyone, Muller still said to me privately: “I believe that you are a peace-loving Emperor, but it’s quite clear that you have many more warlike individuals around you… Besides, in this deal, we are not losing out, are we?”