(There were a lot of complaints about the world-travel function in the previous chapter, so I changed it. Without consuming abilities, you can only stay for 100 days. After 100 days, each additional day consumes one selected ability, with a maximum stay of 200 days.)
Solomon waved a hand casually, showing no interest whatsoever. He could not be bothered to look; it would only waste his time.
"No need to look. Take me to your place for a bit. We can talk about Blood Manipulation while we're there."
At those words, a blazing light instantly flared in Emissary's eyes. The anticipation he had suppressed for decades nearly burst forth, and he said respectfully:
"Of course! As you wish, sir! Please wait a moment. I'll see to the center's affairs right away!"
Solomon nodded slightly, turned, and walked slowly out of the oppressive, dimly lit rehabilitation center, standing quietly in the open space outside to wait.
Moments later, Emissary hurried out after settling his affairs, his manner humble to the extreme.
"Sir, this way, please."
The two got into the car and took their seats. The vehicle pulled smoothly out of the neighborhood and sped toward Emissary's private residence.
The car was quiet. Unable to suppress the fervor in his heart, Emissary turned toward Solomon beside him and spoke first, his tone full of admiration.
In the car, Emissary glanced at Solomon and said:
"Sir, I've researched blood-control abilities for decades, and I've always firmly believed that Blood Manipulation is an ability with top-tier potential that the world has severely underestimated. Blood is a flowing genetic crucible, carrying every genetic sequence in the human body. It has extremely powerful assimilative and invasive properties, and can even interfere with and rewrite the genetic structure of compound V!"
Solomon raised an eyebrow slightly,