Chapter 4 00004
4 Chapter - Awakening Powers! Pure Effect
Ye Yao was still unclear about the specifics of the Esper ability system.
She could explore it by trial and error.
Based on her countless hours of watching shows in her previous life, she knew that mental power was undoubtedly a crucial component, likely affecting the output strength of Esper abilities.
She wasn't sure how other Sequence Espers obtained their attribute points, but Ye Yao's were given by the system!
She didn't have to worry about a source of acquisition.
Trial and error was the way to go.
【Attribute points added successfully. Current panel: Mental Power: 10, Strength: 5, Stamina: 5, Agility: 5】
Before Ye Yao could even feel the changes in herself, the system reacted again.
【Mental Power has exceeded 10. Esper ability awakened: Fission. Your panel data will receive a splitting boost effect. Currently, the number of Fission instances is 1. Other effects are yet to be discovered.】
Ye Yao almost forgot to breathe.
It took her a few seconds to gasp.
“Cheat!”
Such a pure Esper ability, such a pure effect.
Ye Yao believed that one day in the future, she would be able to destroy the world.
If she could grow, who would be the real stats monster then?
Ye Yao was eager to try out her Esper ability.
But then she remembered there was a super stats monster nearby.
The residential area might also be full of hidden talents.
If she made even a slight disturbance, it would likely cause an instant uproar.
“Let’s study it a bit more first…”
…Lou Wei and Xiao Jing arrived at other floors in a flash.
Under the organization's arrangement, there were no longer any truly ordinary neighbors in the residential area.
Only their own people lived nearby.
For example, the house Lou Wei was in was used to monitor electronic devices.
Relevant technical personnel would not remain at headquarters for remote analysis and monitoring.
The National Extraordinary Disaster Countermeasures Bureau had essentially set up half of its headquarters in this residential area.
Almost all residents were Espers.
Even when going on missions, this place served as their starting point.
It was clear how much importance they placed on Ye Yao.
Lou Wei looked at the staff member who was monitoring the screen.
“How are things?”
“After the target got her phone, she only downloaded a few commonly used apps. She is currently using a video app to browse videos.”
Lou Wei nodded.
“Analyze her preferences and personality based on the content she browses. Don't miss any details.”
“Understood.”
The monitoring device's screen only showed the real-time operation of the phone.
A popular anime was playing on it.
Ye Yao was a little mistaken.
There were no surveillance cameras or listening devices installed in the room.
Only the living room had one symbolically installed.
This was considered for long-term impact.
“Oh? So this child likes watching anime?”
Xiao Jing stared at the screen with a subtle expression.
“Is this what young people call 'second dimension' these days?”
The staff member casually replied, “Probably. A relative of mine has a child who likes this kind of thing. It’s a pity we don’t have the target’s facial expressions; otherwise, we could further analyze her preference weighting.”
Xiao Jing shook her head, “We can only do this much. Otherwise, it will become a ticking time bomb.”
Originally, the organization's internal decision-makers wanted to monitor Ye Yao's every move 24/7.
But it was directly vetoed during the subsequent vote.
Prophet, who had suffered heavy losses, cast a crucial vote.
Prophet's prophecies generally cannot change the outcome.
Even if the future is known in advance, the causes investigated, and the entire process interfered with, events will ultimately lead to the predetermined outcome due to various unforeseen circumstances.
In other words, even knowing that Ye Yao would destroy the world, the Countermeasure Bureau, despite its best efforts to prevent it, could not change the final outcome.
The tragic incidents that had occurred were still fresh in their minds.
Some had tried to prevent the tragedy by killing the target.
However, the target turned out to be an Esper with a “death rattle” type ability.
Killing her only accelerated the tragedy's arrival.
It was like an unavoidable fate.
It was the same now.
Every action of the National Extraordinary Disaster Countermeasures Bureau regarding Ye Yao could be a link from cause to effect.
Any aggressive plan could accelerate the process of world destruction.
Who knew if the reason the target ultimately destroyed the world was due to the Countermeasure Bureau's excessive invasion of personal privacy?
Installing surveillance in the room was already an extreme measure.
Once discovered, it would be like detonating a bomb.
As for monitoring the phone… data privacy could be glossed over with various excuses.
Modern netizens, upon realizing they are being monitored by big data, have all resigned themselves to it.
Personal information protection seems like a joke.
Xiao Jing looked at Lou Wei, who remained expressionless.
“Lou Wei, why don’t you research what this child likes? At least you’ll have some common topics.”
Lou Wei shook his head, “You can handle that.”
Xiao Jing felt a slight headache, “You are her father on the surface, you can’t keep having no communication.”
“I'll keep an eye on it.”
Lou Wei shifted his gaze from the anime on the screen.
“Don’t forget, she has always been the most ◆ Nоvеlіgһt ◆ (Only on Nоvеlіgһt) dangerous Sequence Esper.”
Xiao Jing heard Lou Wei’s warning, and her expression stiffened slightly.
The implication was probably not to let easily overflowing maternal love override her judgment.
No matter how harmless Ye Yao appeared on the surface, she was a potential danger.
“I understand…”
Lou Wei's words paused slightly.
“However, you can treat her however you like. It doesn’t matter if you forget that she’s a dangerous person.”
“Hmm?”
Xiao Jing cast a strange look.
“No matter the outcome, I will take responsibility.”
Lou Wei's tone was calm.
No one present doubted his words.
If Xiao Jing was sent to interact with Ye Yao because she had a temperament and personality that made people call her “mom,” then Lou Wei was purely the numerical backup.
He didn’t need to act like a father.
He only needed to be powerful enough to handle emergencies.
Being strong enough could cover other shortcomings.
This was also why no one could replace him.
Lou Wei’s words made Xiao Jing breathe a sigh of relief.
“Since you’ve said so…”
This way, she could spoil that child thoroughly.
At this moment, Lou Wei's eyes suddenly moved, looking towards the room where Ye Yao was.
“This is…”
Immediately after, the staff member's voice came belatedly.
“Report! Mental power fluctuations detected! The target is suspected of awakening an Esper ability!”
Everyone instantly tensed up.
Most of the official Espers residing in the residential area were unaware of the Sequence 001 matter.
Only a small number of people knew the importance of Ye Yao.
For example, the residents on Ye Yao's floor, as well as the floors above and below her.
The people residing on these three floors were the core of the Countermeasure Bureau's combat strength.
Even though they were seasoned veterans, Ye Yao's sudden awakening of an Esper ability still brought immense psychological pressure.
They had witnessed Lou Wei's power.
His combat strength, capable of destroying a nation single-handedly, was no exaggeration.
Nuclear weapons could not threaten him.
Even Lou Wei would have a tough time destroying the world.
What about Ye Yao, as prophesied?
No one dared to imagine how terrifying her hidden power would be.
The few people in the room subconsciously looked at their backbone.
Lou Wei's expression was calm as water, unflustered even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him.
“The magnitude isn’t enough; no need to be nervous.”
Once the backbone spoke, the staff quickly calmed down and began calculating the fluctuation index.
“Uh… the mental power fluctuation level is D, which is within the normal range for a newly awakened Esper ability.”
It seemed they had indeed made a mountain out of a molehill.
“Report to headquarters as normal. No need for a big fuss.”
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