Increasingly Skilled Ability

"Xu, do you really think the Neutron Jammer can completely cover the Earth and disrupt nuclear power plants?"

Despite her thoughts, Bella turned serious at this moment and confirmed with Xu De once more.

If Xu De's words were to get out, they would certainly cause a massive uproar.

Although Bella appeared delicate and gentle on the surface, she might not be able to face life and death with indifference yet, but as the primary heir of a major family, she was definitely not as simple as she looked.

At the very least, she possessed a keen sense for business and politics.

"Yes, and I estimate that power supplies won't return to normal within the next two years."

Xu De said.

"...So, what are you planning?"

Having confirmed this, Bella began to weigh the implications in her heart.

If it were true, her family's production lines would inevitably shrink; if she could speculate correctly, it wasn't impossible for her, as a branch family member, to overthrow the main house.

Of course, the possibility was extremely slim right now, but at the very least, getting some benefits would be good.

"I have 1.2 million here. If your family can pivot to green energy, I'd like to invest it with you."

Money left sitting idle would only shrink rapidly due to the war, and the deployment of the Neutron Jammer in the future was already a certainty.

When prices skyrocketed, his meager savings wouldn't be worth much.

It was better to invest in the green energy sector now, and Bella had the perfect infrastructure already at her disposal.

This wasn't about clinging to her, but rather providing support.

After all, in terms of influence, Bella's branch family was far behind the main house, which was precisely why there was value in cooperating.

Otherwise, if he dealt with a corporation the size of Arasaka, he wouldn't even know how he'd been devoured.

But if Bella's influence grew, he could obtain more information, and they could grow together.

"You..."

Bella gazed into his eyes, the corners of her mouth curling slightly.

The image of the iron-willed businesswoman from just a moment ago vanished without a trace.

"Do you trust me that much?"

Listening to the trust in Xu De's tone, Bella narrowed her eyes in enjoyment.

Xu De currently had 1.5 million in total; aside from necessary expenses, he was putting everything into her hands.

This kind of trust left her feeling flattered and overwhelmed.

"You aren't that kind of person, and besides, it's only 1.2 million."

Just as Bella was considering things from his perspective, Xu De's words were not spoken from his own standpoint either.

Was 1.2 million a lot to Bella? It was practically pocket change.

"Mm~ I know~"

"I'll go make the arrangements."

After Bella agreed, she continued.

"And~ have a safe trip~!"

"Keep in touch with me when you get to Earth!"

Bella said softly and gently, planting a light kiss on Xu De's cheek.

"I will."

Xu De pursed his lips, a smile spreading across his face.

The two did not linger for long, leaving the room shortly after.

At the entrance of the small lounge, seeing the two walk out, some passing soldiers revealed a hint of envy in their eyes.

First of all, the room was not cheap.

It cost one thousand per hour—yes, one thousand.

Even an average commissioned officer couldn't afford it.

Secondly, Bella's appearance and temperament were absolutely perfect, yet such a perfect young woman had left a lipstick mark on the man's face.

Although the man was handsome too, what did that have to do with them?

"Damn it, in broad daylight, you shameless scoundrel!!!"

Watching the two figures walk away, one of the passing corporals muttered under his breath.

"It's fine, I'm better than him anyway."

Hearing this, another corporal wore an expression of utter disdain.

"What the hell? He's already a Second Lieutenant, are you blind or am I?"

"Are you stupid? Have they even been in there for twenty minutes yet?"

The man looked at his companion as if he were an idiot.

"Do you think I'm stronger than him?"

"..."

Hearing this, his companion twitched his lips in silence before continuing.

"You'd better hope the man himself doesn't hear you, or we'll be in for a world of hurt."

That youth was already a Second Lieutenant; in terms of rank, making their lives miserable would be more than easy for him.

"Tch, what's there to be afraid of..."

Although he said that, the young man's voice still lowered.

Time flew by, and another two days passed.

At this moment, Xu De once again stepped out of the Ginn simulator used by the interns.

For the past two days, he had been testing this ability-like thing he had awakened during combat.

Overall, it was quite simple, much like Zhou Botong's Ambidexterity.

Both hands had their own independent thoughts.

And he could control them both quite fluidly.

Guo Jing could use the Empty Bright Fist and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms simultaneously.

For Xu De, it meant he could fire with his left hand while wielding a blade with his right.

Or he could wield blades with both hands, or fire with both hands.

As long as his proficiency with various weapons was sufficient, he could naturally use them one-handed.

Although the ability was simple, it was extremely practical.

Just imagine, in a situation where most duels were fought one-handed.

While his right hand was locked in a blade struggle with an opponent, his left hand could still precisely target an enemy in the distance.

This was completely different from any choreographed dual-wielding style; it could produce completely unexpected results.

On the other side, after being hit by Xu De's machine gun just as he intended to charge, Moody wailed at the black screen before him and couldn't help but jump out of the simulator to complain.

"Xu De, you freak!!!"

It had been clearly agreed that whoever won would be the boss.

But in these past two days, he hadn't managed to win against the other party even once.

They were improving, but Xu De was not only stronger than them to begin with, his rate of improvement was even faster.

It was as if he had the energy of two people.

Even when piloting a Ginn in combat, both his left and right hands were incredibly flexible.

He didn't seem like a Natural at all.

If it weren't for the higher-ups being confident enough to let Xu De participate in a classified project and confirming there were no issues with his identity, Moody would have wanted to ask if he were a Coordinator.

In fact, he had already asked Xu De this question many times.

Of course, it was always in jest.

But even though their existence proved that a very small number of gifted Naturals could pilot a Ginn after specific training, Xu De's existence still stood out.

His ability to have his left and right hands "fight" was difficult enough to use in reality, let alone while piloting a Ginn.

"Damn it!"

Draco, who had also been defeated, cursed as well, but quickly calmed down and looked in Xu De's direction.

"How do you manage that movement pattern?"

His two arms seemed to have their own independent thoughts.

A two-on-one fight simply couldn't do anything to him.

Even as a three-man squad, Xu De's ability alone could likely ambush and kill them if they were caught off guard.

"It's probably talent," Xu De said.