In the unnaturally quiet bus, Millie finally could no longer contain her questions. She cleared her throat and asked softly, "Mr. Su, how did you become a Special Ability User? Could people like us... have a chance to become Special Ability Users too?" Her voice was quiet, yet it sounded exceptionally clear in the silent bus. Each word was like a pebble falling onto water, sending ripples spreading outward.
Feng Yan, who had been leaning against his seat, leaned forward slightly and also looked toward Su Bai in the back, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Su Bai tilted his head slightly, the faintest smile lifting the corners of his lips, though it never reached his eyes.
"That wasn't exactly a pleasant experience," he said quietly.
Feng Yan frowned slightly, apparently unable to glean anything more from Su Bai's answer. Millie, however, looked eager. Her hands tightened slightly as she sat up straight, her gaze almost pleading as she looked at Su Bai.
Su Bai noticed her expression, but he still did not rush to explain. Instead, he swept his gaze over the other passengers' faces. All he saw were eyes full of expectation.
Su Bai sighed softly, folded his hands on his knees, and looked down at his long fingers, as though weighing how to answer.
"As for obtaining these so-called 'special abilities'..." He paused, raising his eyes to the other faces reflected in the window. "Why not try joining the Special Operations Squad first? The people there probably deal with Special Ability Users quite often... Besides, you've encountered Strange Creatures. That experience already gives you an advantage over most applicants."
With that, Su Bai leaned back against his seat and swept his gaze over their faces, his calm expression suggesting that he considered the question answered.
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