The sky outside the window gradually brightened. Luo Yifang checked the time, stretched, and closed his laptop. "I'll go out and buy something to eat... I played all night, I'm a little hungry."
The sky outside was still a bit dim. Luo Yifang casually found a 24-hour convenience store, bought some bread and milk, and returned to Busu Dixin's dorm. He had to admit, after playing games all night, his mind was exceptionally clear. At least he remembered to buy enough for two people... unlike last night.
After quickly finishing his simple breakfast, Luo Yifang saw it wasn't even six in the morning yet. He decided to continue with his ranked matches. Last night, he'd truly learned how deep the "fish pond" was. At first, it was fine because he wasn't serious, but as he played, he realized it wasn't about his seriousness anymore. It was about him playing with his mic muted, listening to music, and carrying the team of nine. As a result, he lost more than he won, and Luo Yifang was completely devoured by the deep-sea crocodiles of the fish pond.
Gradually, after another match in the fish pond, the sky became even brighter, and the sound of cars driving on the streets began. Academy City, silent for the night, welcomed a new day. Luo Yifang propped his chin with one hand, listlessly scrolling through web pages. "Ah, another peaceful day."
"Mmm..." Just as Luo Yifang was sighing, Busu Dixin, lying in bed, groaned and slowly woke from her deep sleep.
Oh no! Why am I in bed? Did he already...? Busu Dixin's tears were about to fall, but after a moment, she suddenly realized that although her clothes were a bit disheveled, there was no sign of them having been removed. Relieved, Busu Dixin calmed down slightly. However, when she saw Luo Yifang was still in her room, her composure shattered again—He's still here?! What does he want?!
"Oh? You're awake?" Luo Yifang skillfully walked to the kitchen, took out a bag of bread and a box of heated milk. "Here, eat something."
Busu Dixin felt her worldview crumbling. How abnormal is your thought process? You grabbed me last night and intended to do something to me, but this morning you seem like a completely different person! If I could beat you, I would have eliminated you long ago! And this is my kitchen!
Suppressing the urge to punch Luo Yifang's infuriating face, Busu Dixin sat on the bed, silent. Seeing her like that, Luo Yifang weighed the breakfast in his hands and asked, "Hey, are you going to eat? It's tiring to hold this."
I... No, I need to stay calm. Busu Dixin tried to suppress the rising anger, but when she saw the bread in Luo Yifang's hand, her stomach growled involuntarily. Busu Dixin's expression stiffened, and a faint blush appeared on her face. Coincidentally, the bread Luo Yifang had grabbed was Busu Dixin's favorite flavor. Moreover, she had been busy with experiments for the past few days and hadn't eaten properly, her stomach rumbling with hunger.
Thinking about how Luo Yifang had slept without any defenses last night and hadn't done anything, Busu Dixin wasn't as afraid that he would do anything terrible to her. After coming to this realization, she felt that this guy wasn't too dangerous. Without another word, she snatched the breakfast from Luo Yifang's hand and started eating by herself, ignoring him completely. Watching Busu Dixin, Luo Yifang felt both amused and strange. Has this girl not eaten for days?
"So, if I ask you now, you won't faint from fear, right?" Luo Yifang asked after seeing Busu Dixin finish eating.
"Cough cough..." Busu Dixin took a sip of milk and almost choked. "What did you say? Ask me what?" Are you an idiot? You tie me up to ask me something? But in an instant, Busu Dixin's nerves tensed. She remembered that she was indeed involved in something, and someone might target her because of it.
Seeing Busu Dixin's expression change, Luo Yifang smiled. "You've probably guessed it too, haven't you? The Absolute Ability User Project... I need some information."
"How do you know about this project?!" Busu Dixin's voice deepened. This project was absolutely taboo within Academy City, a covert operation. Apart from the researchers, only the participants knew the full details of the experiment. Even some low-level researchers had no idea what kind of experiment they were participating in.
"Heh, it's simple," Luo Yifang said, smiling all the while, but Busu Dixin only felt danger from his smile. "Because I was supposed to be the first subject of this experiment."
What? Busu Dixin felt like her ears were playing tricks on her. According to the "aptitude assessment," there were only two people in Academy City... The person currently participating in this project is NO. 2, meaning this pervert in front of her is the one at the top of 2.3 million people—NO. 1. "Vector Manipulation"?! Busu Dixin couldn't connect the guy in front of her with NO. 1 at all, but the terrifying strength Luo Yifang had displayed earlier forced her to believe it.
"You refused to participate, didn't you..." Busu Dixin had a bad premonition. She had heard some rumors, and judging by NO. 2's reaction, she felt that NO. 1 was probably not a normal person either. "Since you're no longer a subject, I can't reveal any information about this project to you."
"Oh? Then I'll have to eliminate you, traitor." Luo Yifang wasn't afraid that Busu Dixin wouldn't tell him. The reason was simple: Busu Dixin herself wanted to terminate this inhumane experiment, but she couldn't do it alone.
"You... What do you mean?" Busu Dixin subtly took two steps back. Her heart was churning like a stormy sea, utterly shocked. How is this possible... What does this guy know?! I haven't exposed anything... Did they make a move that quickly? Busu Dixin gritted her teeth, abruptly turned, pulled a handgun from a drawer, and pointed it at Luo Yifang's head. With a "bang," the gun spat out a blinding flame. Busu Dixin stared at the dissipating smoke, only to be stunned by the reflection before her.
The bullet hit Luo Yifang's forehead with pinpoint accuracy. However, the yellowish bullet spun wildly in front of his forehead until it lost all its kinetic energy and fell powerlessly to the ground with a crisp sound.
"You... You're lying..." Busu Dixin looked at the scene before her in disbelief. How did he react and activate his ability?
"Nice shot, but," Luo Yifang shrugged and slowly walked towards Busu Dixin, "sorry."
I'm dead! This was the last thought echoing in Busu Dixin's mind before her eyes closed.
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