CHAPTER 51: CHAPTER 51 I’M STILL A CHILD

EDITOR: DRAGON BOAT TRANSLATION

Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi followed You Jilong to the underground warehouse of the National Security Bureau, where they were issued a set of special uniforms from the Tactical Bureau, consisting of a lightweight stab-proof and slash-proof charge top embedded with Manganese Steel Plates, and a pair of black boxer shorts.

The black charge top was naturally the Black Body Armor Ren Suo usually saw. He weighed it and found it wasn’t very heavy. It didn’t contain Manganese Steel Plates like typical stab-proof clothing; rather, it was made entirely from a special synthetic fiber.

"This set of clothing actually has average stab resistance," You Jilong said candidly. "It is waterproof, has a quick-drying effect, and provides some resistance to burning. However, the main purpose of this set is to ensure that you’re never naked under any circumstances."

"Naked?"

"Generally speaking, combat-related tasks are handled by the first and second teams. But as we often have to perform fieldwork, we might occasionally encounter exceptional circumstances," You Jilong said indifferently. "Or perhaps some foolish person bold enough to offend you..."

"In any case, there is a possibility you’ll need to fight—at least in situations where you need to protect yourselves. Currently, you are considered important strategic assets of the country. Even if you commit a crime, the National Security Bureau will take over the trial," You Jilong glanced at them. "However, you still need to abide by the national laws."

"If you were sentenced to death, officially it would be said that you were sent ’to eat peanuts.’ But, as important strategic assets of the country, of course, it would be a pity to die like that..."

Ren Suo shuddered. He glanced at Qiao Muyi, whose expression was not very good.

You Jilong continued, "But if you abide by the law and conduct your duties properly, generally, you won’t get a chance to take action, save for the first and second Tactical teams. Other members usually perform logistical tasks. Of course, expanding the combat force later on is not out of the question. If you should wish to develop in this area, that would be appropriate.

"I digress... In short, the main purpose of this stab-proof jacket and stab-resistant underwear is to ensure that you are not naked after combat."

Qiao Muyi asked blankly, "Why would we be naked after fighting?"

"Under normal conditions, when using ’Clothing’ and ’Lock,’ you coexist with instinct and rationality. This means you are aware of your clothing, allowing the Spiritual Energy-constructed ’Clothing’ to cover your outermost layer of clothing," You Jilong explained. "But in dangerous combat situations, your mind often fails to pay attention to these details. Then, when you use ’Clothing’..."

As You Jilong spoke, he walked around the warehouse, casually picking up a rag and wrapping it around his hand, then tying a knot.

The next second, the rag wrapped around You Jilong’s arm burst suddenly, as though it had been inflated from inside, splitting into pieces with a SNAP!

"See," You Jilong stated blandly. "That’s what happens."

"If not controlled properly, the Spiritual Energy Armor ’Clothing’ might surface directly on your skin and could continue expanding until it bursts your clothes."

"However, these two sets of clothing are specially made stab-proof clothes... Well, that’s the claim, but they actually incorporate a material created by an Awakener. Once you wear them and let your Spiritual Energy seep into them for about ten minutes, the Spiritual Energy Armor ’Clothing’ that you cast will automatically recognize these clothes as your skin."

"Wow!" Ren Suo looked at the clothing with some amazement. "That’s impressive! Is it a set of Attribute-laden clothes?"

"Can Awakeners actually create such special materials?" Qiao Muyi asked.

You Jilong gave her a glance. "That’s not something one Awakener can do."

Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi both understood You Jilong’s implication: If one can’t do it, how about a bunch of Awakeners?

Ren Suo suddenly felt a bit wary and hesitant.

Now, the Mysterious Country is heavily developing Spiritual Energy Technique and intensively training Cultivators and Awakeners. They are utilizing existing Awakeners to slowly develop a completely unique system of Spiritual Energy Technique that can even produce special products.

Undoubtedly, in this era where Spiritual Energy suddenly emerged, its population advantage would ensure that the Mysterious Country remained ahead. The nation would strive to push its national power to the forefront in this wave of the era.

Thus, Ren Suo hesitated. Should he report the Minor World Game Console he had fortuitously obtained?

Currently, he knew virtually nothing about the Minor World Game Console. He was only vaguely earning Merit Points from the games, then purchasing new games, searching for Keys, opening Treasure Boxes, and continuing to play free games to earn Merit Points...

Ren Suo only knew that his gaming journey in the Minor World Game Console would manifest in reality in various ways. But what did it truly mean? If the game console was handed over to the state...

As Ren Suo pondered this, he fell silent until You Jilong slapped him hard. "Time to go back and sign the contract! Have you never seen new clothes before? Do you need to stare that long?"

"No... It’s just, why is it one coat and one pair of underwear?" Ren Suo came to his senses and asked spontaneously.

"The coat is for you to wear over your uniform when you’re out on duty, to let others know you belong to the new department of National Security," You Jilong said. "It doesn’t matter for ordinary people, but government offices will know you’re on an important mission when they see your coat. Even if they don’t cooperate, they won’t hinder you.

"Moreover, anyone with a bit of sense these days knows not to offend someone wearing this suit."

Qiao Muyi laughed. "Like the old Brocade Guards? The Flying Fish Suit?"

"Pretty much. It’s just to let people know your organization is not to be trifled with," You Jilong continued. "The coat is meant to be visible. As for the underwear... well, I don’t need to explain that, do I?"

Qiao Muyi asked, "Is there an extra set for changing?"

"No. I already told you this clothing is quick-drying. You wash them at home, and they’ll be dry by the next day..."

After completing the formalities, Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi left. Just before parting at the National Security Bureau entrance, they exchanged WeChat contacts. Their phones had been kept by the authorities during training, and the day they got them back, their relationship had become awkwardly tense...

Qiao Muyi looked at Ren Suo and chuckled. "You wouldn’t still be fixated on that, would you?"

From another angle, yes—Ren Suo would never mind having too many Keys. However, it was somewhat embarrassing to have it pointed out directly, even for Ren Suo.

The two exchanged WeChat contacts. Ren Suo noticed Qiao Muyi’s WeChat name was ’Xiao Qiao’ and quickly remembered: Wasn’t this the one who was bragging in the group...?

Now that he had Qiao Muyi’s WeChat, he’d eventually get her Key. Ren Suo wasn’t in a hurry. He hurried home to open his Minor World Game Console.

Before he left, he had discovered a new setting on the game console. On the way home, he had thought over and over about how to use this setting. Now that he was back, he wanted to test it immediately!

The moment Ren Suo picked up the controller and started the game console, he understood his own heart.

He loved this feeling of anticipation! He loved wracking his brain to strategize in games! He loved always having the game on his mind!

And this was his secret with the Minor World Game Console.

This was Ren Suo’s true thought: He wanted to always keep the game console his secret.

He wanted to continue playing.

He was unwilling to share this opportunity with anyone!

"I guess I’m still a selfish kid," Ren Suo said self-deprecatingly.

If other special circumstances arose, Ren Suo might reconsider his decision. But for now, in this era when Spiritual Energy had just appeared and everyone was groping blindly forward, Ren Suo decided to satisfy his own selfish desires.

He wanted to be the only Player in this world!

"Minor World, endlessly fascinating!"