Chen Xuan thought it over, then declined.
"Staying hidden in the shadows" was still one of his key methods of defense and attack. As long as he remained behind the scenes, the Organization would have no way to go all out. Northern Heaven Institute's victory had likewise come from catching them off guard. When the enemy believed their opponents were merely a few Wanderers, Northern Heaven Institute had struck them with a vicious backhand, shattering all their arrangements in Jiangcheng. That was the advantage of taking the initiative.
Once he stepped into the public eye, those advantages would vanish.
Although the Dimensional Limit Organization had lost one branch, its overall strength remained intact. If it focused all its efforts on dealing with him alone, he really might not be able to handle it.
"Won't you reconsider?" Director Sun asked, still unwilling to give up. "This position will allow you to mobilize all supernatural resources in Jiangcheng. Whatever you want to do in the future, it should be of great help, shouldn't it?"
That was true for him, and equally true for Northern Heaven Institute. Chen Xuan understood that perfectly. The Director had vision. He had shifted Northern Heaven Institute from a semi-reclusive state to one that openly engaged with the world because he saw the role ability users would play in the future. Though every city and region would establish organizations for ability users, such resources would still create a concentration effect, much like the economy. In the end, only a handful of leaders would emerge. If Northern Heaven Institute seized this opportunity, it would surely soar within the next century.
"I hope you can continue keeping my secret, so I'd rather not take this position." He paused before adding, "However, I'm willing to help Northern Heaven Institute cultivate talent