Chapter 36
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Chapter 36: Nightsaber, My True Hero!!!!
“Are you referring to the superpower?” Bai Yan inquired.
“How did you know that?” Alan was taken aback.
Bai Yan took a sip of coffee and furrowed his brow slightly. “News about superpower spread quickly.” He added, “Well then, share your secrets with me.” In truth, he wanted to learn more about the Otherworld.
Although he was the master of the Babel Tower, his knowledge of the real world of superpower remained limited.
Regarding joining the official organization, Bai Yan considered it might be a worthwhile option.
If he maintained a low profile, he wouldn’t face danger. Instead, he would acquire an excellent intelligence network and identity protection.
It seemed absurd that a villain would join the official organization. He recalled an honor student who took diligent notes and aspired to change the world. However, that individual didn’t meet a pleasant end.
Alan nodded, drew a deep breath, and earnestly revealed the world’s truth to Bai Yan. ‘I apologize, Bai Yan. I’ve drawn you into this mad and distorted world.’
“There exist numerous individuals with superpower, monsters, and Spawn. They possess various extraordinary abilities, which fall into three categories: talents, spells, and rituals.
Any superpower that can be utilized directly without a medium, such as bloodline abilities, is classified as talent.
Any power that can be evoked, harnessed, and awakened through language, words, sounds, and images, is classified as a spell.
“Superpower requiring symbolic means, such as contracts, sacrifices, magic, secret treaties, and keys, are classified as rituals.”
Bai Yan learned about this classification system for the first time. He interrupted Alan, “Aren’t language, words, sounds, and images also symbols? Why aren’t these categorized as rituals?”
Alan shook his head and explained in simple terms, “They’re fundamentally different. Rituals are more emotion-based, and strict adherence to rules isn’t mandatory. Emotional fluctuations can significantly influence ritual outcomes. The essence of rituals is interaction with the world and deities.”
“Whereas spells are more logic-based. They’re somewhat analogous to programming.”
Bai Yan understood. The powers of Nightsaber and Psychic Dancer belonged to talents.
As for cultist No. Nine, he employed contract rituals, while the Rat man who escaped into the gray area used sacrifice rituals.
Dark Sorcerer’s apprentice utilized energy-type spells.
Alan continued proudly, “Actually, I’m a member of the official organization, Demon Hunt Agency, and hold the position of first-level Night Watchman. I’m quite renowned in the Otherworld. They call me the ‘Magician.’ My duty is to resolve incidents involving superpowers, cultists, and other disturbances to public order.”
Bai Yan knew this well, being familiar with the DHA’s background from his numerous game encounters.
Nevertheless, he feigned surprise, “Really? You’re a hero protecting the world! That’s incredible!”
Alan paused momentarily, sensing mockery in Bai Yan’s tone.
‘He’s quite peculiar.’
Alan shook his head, “I’ll arrange a sponsor for you. Within days, you can become a DHA Night Watchman… I’ll help you become a superpower user.”
Bai Yan asked skeptically, “Alan, what’s your motive for recruiting me? Have you fallen for me? Don’t frighten me!”
“Heh.” Alan shook his head, “I simply wish to preserve some truth amidst numerous deceptions, and if not for your childhood influence, I wouldn’t have become a Night Watchman.”
“Did I truly have such an impact on you back then?” Bai Yan scratched his head, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Alan smiled and sipped his coffee. Gazing out the window, he said half-jokingly, “I idolized you as a hero in my youth. I even believed you could save the world. Well, you’ve changed considerably now. The potential world-savior is still you, but your personality has transformed significantly, and those rose-tinted glasses have become distorted.”
Bai Yan raised his head, reminiscing about his arrival thirteen years ago.
Back then, he seemed to possess a unique enthusiasm. He approached everything with motivation, even believing the world revolved around him.
But reality proved different… He had fully accepted this truth and learned to abandon unnecessary thoughts. Then, unexpectedly, he entered the Babel Tower.
Fate truly works in mysterious ways.
After finishing their meal, Alan rose from his seat, continuing to advise, “I’ll return to find you a sponsor. You’ll need to accompany me to the DHA in a few days. Wear your best suit, don’t make me look bad.”
After Alan’s departure, Bai Yan glanced at the remaining cat omurice. ‘Not great. Mu Ling’s taste is rather unique.’
Watching Alan leave, he had already decided to join the DHA and assume the role of a Night Watchman.
“My knowledge of the superpower world remains insufficient.” Bai Yan shook his head slightly and muttered.
He then checked his phone, opening the Babel Tower account’s video list. The new level’s video hadn’t appeared.
The latest video contained Marquis Scarlet’s secrets, and its release would prove awkward.
“The account seems to possess strong judgment capabilities. Though I don’t understand its mechanics, it’s evidently on my side.”
While the new event video remained unpublished, several weekly task videos had been released, attracting numerous comments.
Abi: My dinner video! Those cultists are so weak! Hahaha!
Lantern One: I initially thought these videos were genuine and felt terrified. Are there really so many cultists?
Scarlet Red: The Babel Tower has truly piqued my curiosity.
Bai Yan immediately noticed the user named Scarlet Red.
Checking the account, he saw “Scarlet Red” had commented on every Babel Tower video.
‘Could this be Marquis Scarlet?’ Bai Yan pondered but couldn’t reach a conclusion.
“Well, it’s not crucial.”
Then, Bai Yan accessed the Babel Tower again. The floating black-robed figure on screen surveyed everything from above.
He first reviewed the auto-playing profits.
[Daily record of Nightsaber]
Destroyed a cultist stronghold and acquired the relic ‘Anathemas Star Chains’. Legendary Point + 30.
Returned home and trained diligently in swordsmanship according to the new power. DEX + 1.
The dinner was excessively salty. Mood – 1.
Anathemas Star Chains (R): A mysterious chain possessing extension and automatic tracking capabilities. Perhaps it can pursue targets beyond the stars.
‘Remarkable, 30 legendary points. She even secured a relic during auto-play.
Nightsaber, my true hero!!!!’
Bai Yan desperately wanted to embrace and kiss her right then.
‘The Babel Tower needs talents like you!’
He then checked on Psychic Dancer.
[Daily record of Psychic Dancer]
Bathed with personal maid. Mood + 1.
Played games with personal maid. Mood + 1.
Lost a game and faced mockery. Mood – 1.
Continued gaming until dinner, then resumed afterward.
Bai Yan’s eyes widened in astonishment!
“So instead of following my training regimen, she spent her time having fun.”
It seemed ridiculous. Even without physical training, she could have read books.
“Perhaps she’s truly a master of evasion.”
Bai Yan shook his head, suddenly remembering something important.
Psychic Dancer’s loyalty had reached 6. Now he could access her detailed data.
Indeed, the “Unlock More Information” option appeared in Psychic Dancer’s profile.
Bai Yan activated the unlock.
A new character card materialized.
Main Operator:
Name: Psychic Dancer
Gender: Female
Plane: Material
Level: Evolved
Race: Elf
Main skills: Control, Assist, Lurk
Main Attributes:
Strength: 5 + 50 self-healing specialization (Capable of battling a goose)
Intelligence: 70 (Intuition sometimes surpasses logic)
Dexterity: 61 (Detect all animals within 30 meters)
Secondary Attributes:
Charm: 9 (Some deny her beauty out of jealousy)
Loyalty: 6 (She willingly pledges loyalty to you)
Mood: 7 (Yeah!)
Traits:
Egoism (Mood improves with extra rewards. Loyalty decreases when others receive excessive rewards)
Extreme and Crazy (Mood fluctuates. Prone to triggering issues during auto-play)
Ability:
Mind Reading (Proficiency: 100%)
Mind Control (Proficiency: 90%)
Self-healing specialization
Additional Information:
Height: 145cm
BWH: 74cm, 54cm, 79cm
Likes: Kind people, Attention
Hates: Herself
Item: Ring of Protection x 1
Description: A noble descendant of an ancient elven family. Born with extraordinary psychic talents. Ordinary minds cannot conceal thoughts from her, and this uncontrollable power has exposed her to the world’s corruption.
“Future Queen of Mind, the being who controls all.”
Bai Yan sighed. “She hates herself? I assumed this little girl was quite content.”
Who was she really?
Bai Yan wished to meet Psychic Dancer in person and converse with her. However, he recognized this wouldn’t be simple.
He now viewed Nightsaber and Psychic Dancer as valuable companions rather than mere tools and game statistics. If an opportunity arose to help them, he would gladly take it.
Bai Yan contemplated briefly and realized that today’s auto-play profits had brought his energy points to 500!
He rose from his seat excitedly.
“Finally, time for another 10 summon!”
