I Can Control Resources-Chapter 49: A Horrifying Supernatural Event
"MEOW!"
Just as Gao Neng was marveling at the intelligent lifeform before him, a sudden meow rang out. Then, he saw a stray cat running over from the distance.
’A stray cat?’
And it looked pretty familiar, too.
’Where have I seen it before?’
’Huh? Wasn’t this cat at the Dream Toy Factory? How did it get all the way over here? Don’t tell me it’s been following me this whole time?’
’Wait!’
’If this cat really was following me, then when it led me into that underground drainage pipe... could that have been its way of getting revenge?’
’If Shen Ning’Er hadn’t been chasing me back then...’
’And I’d followed the cat instead?’
"Ugh..." A jolt went through Gao Neng. The implications were terrifying.
Just as he was thinking this, the stray cat lunged forward. But its target wasn’t Gao Neng; it was the silvery, intelligent liquid lifeform.
In that moment, Gao Neng witnessed the stray cat’s true ferocity. He was treated to the spectacle of a grand battle between a cat and an intelligent liquid lifeform.
A cat and a blob of liquid, tangled in a chaotic fight.
The stray cat was vicious!
Its claws slashed and tore.
It leaped into the air one moment and pounced the next.
After a full ten minutes of fighting, something bizarre happened. The intelligent liquid lifeform was actually losing...
’It’s trying to run?’
’It wants to run back into the magnetic pile?!’
"Oh my god... what kind of stray cat did I manage to piss off?" Gao Neng was dumbfounded. He then saw that the cat had no intention of letting the intelligent liquid lifeform get away.
The stray cat charged!
It bit down...
And tore!
And tore again!
The intelligent liquid lifeform began to shriek.
"SHREE SHREE SHREE SHREE..."
This only made the stray cat more frantic. It clawed and scratched for dear life. Finally, as Gao Neng watched in horror, it mauled the intelligent liquid lifeform into the shape of a "fish."
It was literally the shape of a fish!
"GULP!"
With a loud slurp, the stray cat swallowed the intelligent liquid lifeform whole.
"..." Gao Neng was speechless.
"BUUURP~" The stray cat patted its belly and let out a long, satisfied burp. It still seemed to want more, pawing at the whiskers on its snout.
’No way... It actually ate it...’ Gao Neng thought that if he ever told anyone about this, even his own mother would think he was crazy.
Just as he was thinking this, he saw the stray cat’s expression change.
Then, the cat started rolling around on the ground.
It looked like it was going through something incredibly painful...
’It must be poisoned, right? How could that thing be edible?’ Watching the cat, Gao Neng wasn’t being callous; it’s just that this outcome seemed far more logical.
’An intelligent liquid lifeform from a magnetic pile gets eaten by a stray cat, and it’s totally fine?’
He refused to believe it.
Still, the cat had saved his life. By that logic, he owed it a debt. He’d have to burn some incense for it when he got the chance.
"MEOW!"
Another meow rang out.
The stray cat suddenly shot up onto its hind legs, every hair on its body standing on end.
Then, Gao Neng watched as the cat’s fur began to change color, shifting from its original mottled gray to the same shade of silver as the intelligent liquid lifeform.
’Did the cat get possessed?’
’Or did the liquid lifeform use the cat’s body to resurrect itself?’
’This is some paranormal activity!’
Gao Neng mustered the last of his strength. He had to run.
But at that moment, the stray cat looked at him again, its two eyes glinting with a silver light.
"SWISH!" A flash of silver light.
The cat leaped in front of him and gave a lazy stretch. In one of its paws, it held a rock it had picked up from god-knows-where.
"You thought you could just hit my face with a wrench, you little punk? Is my face something you can just hit?!"
"THUNK!"
Before Gao Neng could even react, a sharp pain flared on his head and his vision went black. The last thought to flash through his mind was, ’Did that cat just talk?’
...
My name is Gao Neng.
I’m a senior at the Forgotten Land’s Third Senior High School.
I’d like to report a crime.
Because I’ve encountered a paranormal incident.
A cat hit me with a rock. And this cat can talk. Do you believe me?
...
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission ’Don’t Go, Fight Until Dawn!’"
"Mission Rating: Excellent."
"Beep! Host has obtained one Beginner-Level Treasure Chest."
"Beep! Detecting 30% chance to obtain a Middle-Level Treasure Chest..."
"Detection Result: Terrible luck!"
"Two consecutive failed lottery draws. Initiating compensation mechanism."
"Compensation Verdict: Host’s stamina is severely depleted. There are a total of seventeen wounds on the body. Compensation: one ’Healing Medicine’."
"Beep! Because the Host frequently calls the System a ’moron,’ the System desires revenge. It proposes an exchange: endure three kicks for another ’Healing Medicine’."
"If the Host does not respond in 10 seconds, the conditions will be accepted by default."
"BANG!"
"BANG!"
"BANG!"
As he lay unconscious, Gao Neng vaguely felt his ass get kicked three more times. His state of mind was surprisingly calm. In fact, he felt a spark of inspiration he hadn’t had in a long time.
He decided to use his academic genius to compose a poem.
Ah...
Green is the melon, green is the rind.
Put it on your head, ah, a green rind for a mind.
...
「Nine o’clock in the morning.」
The seniors of the Forgotten Land’s Third Senior High School were once again summoned to the athletic field. They were confused and curious, as the pep rally for the college entrance exams had just been held.
’What’s it for this time?’
They looked around and quickly noticed what was different from last time.
This time, in addition to the leadership from Third Senior High School, like Li Qingping and Tang De, seniors from the First, Second, and Fourth Senior High Schools, the Girls’ High School, and more were also present.
Nearly every senior in the entire Forgotten Land was gathered here.
Furthermore, the principals from every school, along with the Director of the Forgotten Land’s Public Security Bureau, the Director of the Land Planning Bureau, the Director of the Construction Bureau, and others, were all seated on the main platform.
"What’s going on?"
"Did something happen?"
"They’re probably going over the new policies for the college entrance exams. They did this once the year before last, gathering all the seniors together."
The students of Third Senior High School began to murmur amongst themselves, a noisy clamor spreading across the field. Every so often, their eyes would drift to the neat block of students from the Girls’ High School.
A sea of high school girls!
Awesome!
"Hey look, that’s my girlfriend—the one with the freckles... Hehe, I love her freckles. They’re so adorable!"
"Adorable my ass. You’re just ugly yourself, aren’t you?"
"..."
"Settle down! All students, quiet down!" Li Qingping’s voice boomed. The commotion on the field died down a little, but the murmuring continued.
"A dog can’t be taught not to eat shit!"
At this, Qin Tianxiong stood up, his gaze sweeping over the seniors below. "I originally held out a sliver of hope for you. I thought you might have grown a little after the pep rally. But now, I see I was wrong. You haven’t grown at all. You are, as always, complete and utter trash!
"For the longest time, the Alliance has believed you to be the future of the Forgotten Land—and perhaps even the future of the Alliance. But is that really true? I can only say that I have my reservations."
"However, my reason for gathering you seniors today isn’t to try and change you. It’s simply because today’s business concerns you, to some extent."
"The Forgotten Land can no longer be allowed to degenerate like this. The Alliance’s reforms must be implemented—and they will be implemented with absolute resolve!"
"Alright, enough with the nonsense. I will now directly announce several appointments!"
"..." The students on the field were furious, but they fell silent.
"First appointment: In light of former Third Senior High School Principal Li Qingping’s inaction during his tenure, and due to a personal error in judgment where he shielded a student, leading to a grave mistake, the Alliance has made a decision. We are hereby removing Li Qingping from his position as Principal of Third Senior High School. He will also be stripped of his post as a member of the Forgotten Land’s education committee. Former Vice Principal Tang De will now serve as Principal of Third Senior High School and will also take up the position on the education committee."
"WHOA!"
"What? They’re firing Principal Li?"
"And Tang De is the new principal? Why?"
The students couldn’t stay quiet any longer. They had all seen Li Qingping’s dedication to the school over the years. They might be degenerates, but in their hearts, they were still deeply grateful to him.
"..." Li Qingping didn’t speak. He just clenched his fists and remained in his seat.
"Second appointment: The Alliance will establish a ’Supervisory Committee’ here in the Forgotten Land. This committee will be responsible for the full supervision and investigation of all illegal activities in the Forgotten Land, and for reversing its degenerate culture. On behalf of the Alliance, I now formally announce that Principal Tang De will serve as Chairman of the Supervisory Committee!" Qin Tianxiong continued.
"..."
"Principal Tang De again?"
"But, I heard that Principal Tang De..."
"Shh! Shut up!"
This time, however, the students didn’t break into loud discussion. A strange look had entered their eyes as they stared at Qin Tianxiong.
"Now, I’d like to invite Chairman Tang De to lay out and introduce the upcoming reforms and new rules for the college entrance exams. I expect all other departments to give him their full cooperation!"
"Of course." A group of people on the main platform stood up.
"Applause!" Qin Tianxiong began to clap.
Below...
...there was only silence.
One or two students clapped tentatively, but upon noticing that no one around them was moving, they immediately stopped and lowered their heads.
