"You all saw what happened with Lawrence and the Mutated Creature. This Speedster is similar to them, only even more uncanny."
Yu Yuan handed the steel plate to the Alpha Wolf and the others to inspect, then activated the current running through the cage.
The Speedster, which had been ramming the cage, was blasted back by the electricity.
"The enemies we face will only grow stronger. They won't be limited to humans, either. Beings like Lawrence, the Mutated Creature, and the Speedster are what we'll really have to deal with."
"We might even face invasions from other cities or other Civilizations someday. You'll be my last line of defense."
As they listened to Yu Yuan speak, determination flashed in the eyes of the [Jackal] Squad.
Every one of them turned to Yu Yuan without hesitation.
"We'll protect you with our lives!"
Yu Yuan smiled and waved a hand, then led them out of the Detention Room.
They entered the Treadmill Generator Room.
"The existence of these creatures isn't a bad thing. It depends on whether you can find a way to put them to use."
He pointed to the six Speedsters running nonstop in their cages.
"Look. These creatures were a threat to our survival before, but with a little ingenuity, they've become the perfect tools for generating power.
They don't need food or rest, and they can work without stopping. Where else would we find living generators this good?"
At Yu Yuan's explanation, the [Jackal] members exchanged glances, their brows lifting. They seemed to want to say something, but held back.
For a moment, they actually felt a trace of... pity for the hideous monsters in the cages.
Yu Yuan grew all the more mysterious and powerful in their eyes.
Yu Yuan nearly laughed at their expressions.
But he