His Abilities Became More and More Refined

"Xu, do you really think the Neutron Jammer can cover the entire Earth and shut down nuclear power plants?"

Though she had her doubts, Bella had grown serious and asked Xu De to confirm it again.

If Xu De's claim got out, it would surely cause an uproar.

Although Bella seemed sweet and gentle on the surface,

she might not yet be able to face death with equanimity, but as the first heir of a great family, she was definitely more complicated than she appeared.

At the very least, she had a good nose for business and politics.

"Yes, and I estimate normal power won't be restored for at least two years."

Xu De said.

"...Then, are you thinking of...?"

After Bella confirmed it, she began to consider her options.

If it was true, her family's production lines would definitely contract. If she could seize the opportunity, there was a chance she could rise above the main branch.

Of course, the chances of that happening now were slim, but even a small advantage would be worth having.

"I have 1.2 million. If your family can get into green energy, I'd like to invest in your company."

Money would only lose value rapidly as the war went on. It was all but certain that the Neutron Jammer would be deployed in the future.

By then, prices would soar, and even his money wouldn't amount to much.

He might as well invest in green energy now, especially since Bella already had a connection to the industry.

This wasn't about currying favor; it was about supporting her.

After all, Bella's branch was far weaker than the main family. That was precisely why working together made sense.

Otherwise, if he went to a company the size of Arasaka, he wouldn't even know how they'd swallow him up.

And if Bella's influence grew stronger, he could get more information. They could grow together.

"You..."

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

The strong, capable woman from a moment ago had vanished again.

"Do you really trust me that much?"

Hearing the trust in Xu De's voice, Bella savored it, her eyes narrowing in pleasure.

Xu De had only 1.5 million to his name, and aside from what he needed for essential expenses, he was putting it all in her hands.

His trust left her overwhelmed.

"You're not that kind of person. Besides, it's only 1.2 million."

Just as Bella had been thinking about things from his perspective, Xu De wasn't speaking from his own perspective either.

Was 1.2 million a lot to Bella? It was barely anything to her.

"Mmm~ I understand~"

"I'll make the arrangements."

Bella agreed, then continued.

"And~ have a safe trip~!"

"Once you're on Earth, make sure you keep in touch!"

Bella spoke softly and tenderly, then planted another light kiss on Xu De's cheek.

"I will."

Xu De's lips pursed slightly, then curved into a smile.

The two didn't linger together for long. Before long, they left the room.

At the entrance to the small lounge, some soldiers passing by saw the two of them come out, and a hint of envy flashed in their eyes.

First of all, the room wasn't cheap.

It cost a thousand an hour. Yes, a thousand.

Even ordinary lieutenants couldn't afford it.

Second, Bella's looks and bearing were flawless. And yet this perfect young woman had left a lipstick mark on the man's face.

The guy was handsome too, but what did that have to do with them?

"Damn, shameless bastard, carrying on in broad daylight!"

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

"No matter. I'm better than him."

The other corporal scoffed.

"What the hell? He's already a second lieutenant. Are you blind, or am I?"

"You idiot. Were they even in there for twenty minutes?"

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

"Tell me, doesn't that make me better than him?"

"..."

His companion was speechless. He tugged at the corner of his mouth and continued,

"Just don't let the guy himself hear you, or we'll be in for it."

The young man was already a second lieutenant. His rank was more than enough to make their lives difficult.

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

Though he said that, the young man lowered his voice.

Time flew by, and another two days passed.

Xu De had just emerged again from Ginn's simulator, the one he was using for training.

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

Overall, it was simple, much like Zhou Botong's Dual-Handed Combat.

Each hand had a will of its own.

And he could control both fairly smoothly.

Guo Jing could use the Empty Bright Fist and the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms at the same time.

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

Or swing a blade with both hands, or fire with both hands.

As long as he was proficient with a weapon, he could wield it with one hand.

The ability was simple, but extremely practical.

Imagine a fight where most of the time, each fighter only had one hand free.

He could clash blades with someone using his right hand while precisely aiming at a distant enemy with his left.

This wasn't like some choreographed dual-sword style. It was something else entirely, and could produce unexpected results.

Meanwhile, Moody had just been about to charge when Xu De's machine gun mowed him down. He stared at the black screen in front of him, groaned, then jumped out of the simulator and complained,

"Xu De, you freak!!!"

They'd agreed that whoever won would be the boss.

But over the past two days, Moody hadn't managed to beat Xu De even once.

They were improving, but Xu De had already been stronger than them, and he was improving even faster.

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

Even when piloting Ginn in combat, both his hands were remarkably nimble.

He didn't seem like a Natural at all.

If the higher-ups hadn't been confident enough in Xu De's identity to let him participate in a classified project, and confirmed that there was nothing wrong with his background, Moody would have wanted to ask if he was a Coordinator.

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

Of course, he'd only been joking.

But even though their existence proved that a tiny number of exceptionally gifted Naturals could pilot Ginn after undergoing specialized training, Xu De still stood out.

That ability of his to make his hands work independently was hard enough to use in real life, let alone while piloting Ginn.

"Shit!"

Draco, who had been taken out too, swore. Then he quickly calmed down and looked toward Xu De.

"How do you pull off those movements?"

It was as if each of his arms had a mind of its own.

Even two against one was no match for him.

Even a three-man squad might get killed by Xu De's ability if they didn't know about it.

"I guess it's a talent."

Xu De said.