Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 521 - 453: The Sword of Abstinence / Father-Son Sword
Even a clay figure has a bit of spirit. Though Great Actor Chen was a bit of a coward, he was also provoked. "Are you bored? Why not go after Boles? What’s the point of tormenting a Fourth Energy Level like me?"
Rainbow snorted. "Do you think I’m tormenting you on purpose?"
Chen Gu certainly understood that an Eighth Energy Level wouldn’t be so frivolous, and he had a feeling that Rainbow’s actions had a deeper meaning.
Sweat was faintly visible on her forehead, indicating that the incredibly realistic illusion she had just produced wasn’t easy for her to conjure.
But his pride wouldn’t let him admit defeat, and Chen Gu continued, "Then what other reason could there be?"
Rainbow ignored him and flicked her finger. A holographic communication screen appeared, displaying Aviloya with her cool demeanor and a battle sword floating restlessly behind her.
"Is it over?" she asked.
Chen Gu nearly exploded. "Are you two old ladies ganging up to make fun of me?"
Rainbow said, "He passed."
Aviloya glanced at Chen Gu with some surprise. "He actually passed."
Chen Gu, his head full of black lines, thought, What do you mean? Do you have so little faith in me?
Forget it, it seems she should indeed have little faith in me.
Seeing Chen Gu’s head droop noticeably, Aviloya said, "Anyway, you tell him about the rest. I’ve approved this plan."
Then, with a flash of light, the holographic image disappeared.
Chen Gu’s ears perked up. "What plan?"
Rainbow explained, "Boles himself is extremely insane and powerful. After gaining control ofрядомthe Nebula Bomb, he has become a colossal threat to all humanity."
"Whatever plan we use, it’s hard to completely contain him, to prevent him from detonating the Nebula Bomb—if he does, it’ll be an immense disaster!"
Chen Gu grew impatient. "I know that..."
"Don’t interrupt me," Rainbow scolded with a glare. "I’ll give you a piece of advice: to achieve those dirty little ambitions in your heart, you need to be a bit more gentlemanly towards women."
Chen Gu protested with a sense of injustice, "I have no such ambitions..."
Rainbow ignored him and continued, "Our only chance is to use the abilities of a Brain Domain Hacker, like I did just now, to pull him into a psychic battle within an illusion."
"As it stands, there is no Ninth Power Level Brain Domain Hacker in the Confederation. I’m the best candidate."
"However, we assessed that Boles’s overall strength is now on par with an Eighth Energy Level. I don’t have full confidence of victory."
"Engaging him in psychic combat within the illusion is a desperate strategy for me as well. His corruption poses a great threat to me. I need a mental anchor to pull me back when I fall into the manifestation of altered desires."
Chen Gu finally understood. "You want me to be this mental anchor? So you went to all that trouble to cast a psychic illusion on me, just to see if I could maintain my true self under the influence of my strongest desires?"
Rainbow nodded.
"But I’m only Fourth Energy Level. Surely, you could find a more powerful Brain Domain Hacker?"
Rainbow nodded again. "Your Energy Level is indeed a bit low.
There are several Sixth Energy Level Brain Domain Hackers within the Bureau of Mystic Security, and within the Confederation, there is one Eighth Energy Level and three Seventh Energy Levels.
But unfortunately, I can’t allow them into my psychic illusion. Everyone has their own inner darkness that they do not wish others to see. Even if they are only Sixth Energy Level, there is a good chance they would probe into the depths of my psyche.
If I had to be concerned about this while fighting Boles, I would surely fail."
Chen Gu fell silent. So your point is I’m too weak, and therefore you’re not worried about me? That’s annoying.
"The best would be Fifth Energy Level, but there’s no suitable individual at that level. You’re the most appropriate given the circumstances, and as a multi-class individual, you’re not necessarily weaker than a Fifth Energy Level."
Rainbow didn’t mind the possibility that Boles might glimpse into her heart during the battle. After all, this fight would end in either his death or hers.
And for the same reasons, Rainbow couldn’t join forces with other Eighth Energy Level individuals.
Other Eighth Energy Level Brain Domain Hackers would harbor the same concerns. Two strong allies joining forces might actually reduce the chances of winning, giving Boles the opportunity to break them one by one.
Therefore, she had to face him alone.
Chen Gu instinctively wanted to refuse. The whole thing looked immensely dangerous. Even an Eighth Energy Level like Rainbow and a Ninth Power Level like Aviloya had to be extremely cautious and test themselves in advance.
But as he was about to decline, what came out was, "Is this really the only way?"
"For now, it’s the only plan we can come up with," Rainbow said with a casual smile. "Even if I lose, Boles won’t just detonate the Nebula Bomb right away, so we’ll still have a chance."
Chen Gu was silent; Boles’s victory would undoubtedly mean a grim end for Rainbow.
"You are a special agent of the Bureau of Mystic Security," Rainbow continued. "I don’t need to coerce you with words; you should understand that this mission cannot be refused."
To refuse would be an act of treason.
In fact, the thought of resisting the plan in Chen Gu’s heart was fading away.
If an Eighth Energy Level like Rainbow was willing to take such a risk, what reason did he, a mere Fourth Energy Level, have to refuse?
This wasn’t for personal gain. Chen Gu never considered himself noble, but when faced with such choices, he always seemed to pick the right path.
