I Can Control Resources-Chapter 53: Ultimate Mission: Nightmare
"Shen Ning’Er!"
"Shen Ning’Er!"
In that instant, every student present in the Forgotten Land committed a name to memory: Shen Ning’Er, the Alliance’s youngest Major.
"No! Those cowards deserve to die! They deserve it!" Qin Tianxiong roared. He couldn’t accept having his military rank stripped just like that. He had risked his life on the battlefield for his merits. As long as he completed this mission, an even better future awaited him.
His gaze was fixed on Shen Ning’Er.
He wanted to fight!
But he knew he couldn’t win...
He hesitated, conflicted. Because of this, he failed to notice a figure who had silently crept up behind him, holding a shovel with a broken handle.
THUD! A dull sound rang out.
Qin Tianxiong felt a sharp pain in his head, and then he was sent flying involuntarily.
Gao Neng watched Qin Tianxiong soar through the air, his expression as calm as his tone. "You son of a bitch. You’re the one who deserves to die!"
"..."
Silence fell once more.
Then, the entire crowd erupted in cheers, a boiling frenzy of excitement.
Sunlight scattered down.
The students’ faces shone, bathed in light.
They were joyous, they were ecstatic. Never before had they felt so seen. Tears of happiness streamed down their faces once again.
Qin Tianxiong was enraged. He was going to kill Gao Neng.
But it was no use. A group of soldiers had already rushed forward. They tackled Qin Tianxiong, pinning him to the ground and holding him fast.
Tang De didn’t run.
Because he knew he couldn’t escape.
"I’ve lost..." Tang De sighed, slowly walking down from the main platform. He then allowed several soldiers to place an Energy Lock on him.
Meanwhile, Shen Ning’Er had been quietly watching Gao Neng on the stage, a smile playing on her lips. ’He really swings that shovel pretty well!’
"Major Shen, a reward of one hundred thousand Alliance Coins... that’s no small sum. Will the Military Department really pay it?" Lieutenant Chen had returned to Shen Ning’Er’s side by now.
"Mm, of course the Military Department will pay. Can’t you see he’s become a role model for the students of the Forgotten Land? The Forgotten Land needs a role model. It gives them hope," Shen Ning’Er said with a nod.
"Hope?! I understand..." Lieutenant Chen understood after a moment of thought.
"Also, this mission’s success was largely thanks to him. Let’s apply for 1,000 Merit Points for him from the Military Department," Shen Ning’Er added.
"1,000 Merit Points?! Isn’t... isn’t that a bit too much? That’s equivalent to killing a third-tier..."
"Defeating a Battle Angel... what tier would you say that is?" Shen Ning’Er cut Lieutenant Chen off.
"This... I’ll get on it at once, ma’am!"
"No need to rush. Besides, I never said I’d give it to him now. We need to set a condition. For example, after he gets into a Military University. Hmm... and it has to be one of the top four!"
"The top four?!" Lieutenant Chen was stunned. He looked at Gao Neng again. "Major Shen, aren’t you overestimating him? You said he defeated a Battle Angel, but I don’t sense any ’magnetic fluctuations’ from him. If I’m not mistaken, he isn’t even an Energy Warrior yet, is he?"
"Mm, he isn’t," Shen Ning’Er nodded.
"Then how could he possibly get into one of the top four? You know that for years, the minimum standard for the top four has been breaking through the human limit twice. And you have to be an Energy Warrior. But him... from the way I saw him hit Qin Tianxiong with that shovel, I’d guess he’s broken through the first human limit at most. It’s even possible he hasn’t broken through at all!" Lieutenant Chen was confused.
"If he can’t get in, he won’t get the 1,000 Merit Points," Shen Ning’Er said nonchalantly.
"But this isn’t just about Merit Points anymore, is it? You just said yourself that he’s become a role model for the students of the Forgotten Land. If he applied to other Military Universities, with his current abilities, he’d have at least an eighty percent chance of passing. But if he aims for the top four and fails, then I’m afraid..."
"You’re afraid this role model will be stuck in the Forgotten Land, and the Forgotten Land will suffer another blow, falling into depravity and despair, losing all hope. Is that it?" Shen Ning’Er said with a smile.
"Yes..." Lieutenant Chen was at a loss for words.
"Alright, it’s settled. Take Qin Tianxiong and Tang De away first. Then, arrange an award ceremony for Gao Neng. Finally, inform everyone on the main platform that there will be a meeting at two o’clock in the conference room of the Third Senior High School." Without another word, Shen Ning’Er turned and left.
"Yes, ma’am!" Lieutenant Chen nodded immediately. But when he looked over at Gao Neng on the stage, a peculiar expression crossed his face. ’Is this kid lucky or unlucky?’
...
Lucky or unlucky?
Gao Neng didn’t know, but the one hundred thousand Alliance Coin prize was the real deal. A thick stack of Alliance Coins sat right in front of him, and he was so excited he could barely breathe.
One hundred thousand!
This was one hundred thousand earned with his own abilities—no stealing, no robbing, no funny business.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, for completing the mission: A Man’s Responsibility."
"Host successfully earned one hundred thousand Alliance Coins within three days. Completion difficulty: Normal! Awarding 10% of the one hundred thousand Alliance Coins as a bonus."
"Beep! You have obtained one Primary Treasure Chest." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
"..."
Gao Neng instinctively opened the backpack where he had just placed the prize money. He then watched as the one hundred thousand Alliance Coins began to vanish, bill by bill, right before his eyes.
In the end, only a thin stack remained.
"You goddamn system! This is daylight robbery! Give me back my ninety thousand Alliance Coins!" Gao Neng was on the verge of tears. His heart ached, a stabbing pain. He couldn’t keep his cool any longer.
"Senior Gao Neng, can I take a picture with you?" A cheerful-looking high school girl walked over, looking at Gao Neng shyly.
CLICK!
The teacher in charge of publicity for the school immediately snapped a photo.
The teacher then lifted his camera to look at his masterpiece. He saw that the girl’s smile was sweet, but Gao Neng’s was a bit pained.
Why did he look so pained?
He couldn’t understand. Didn’t he just win a huge prize?
"Senior Gao Neng, I want a picture too!"
"Me too!"
"I want one, I want one... I want to do it again!"
"..."
After seeing the first girl get a picture, a whole crowd of them—demure, sweet, fiery, and youthful—swarmed Gao Neng like crazy.
But Gao Neng just stood there, dazed and motionless.
Because just ten seconds ago, he had checked his Attribute Panel.
Name: Gao Neng.
Age: 18.
Basic Information: Student of Class 2, Grade 12, Third Senior High School, Forgotten Land.
Qi and Blood: 190/202 (Rating: Rather Good).
Spirit: 141/150 (Rating: Excellent).
Talents: Iron 100%, Copper 100%, Tin 100%, Silver 100%, Gold 100%, Phosphorus 100%, Sulfur 100%, Silicon 100%... (The higher the talent value, the higher the affinity with energy.)
Special Ability: Eye of Deprivation (Time Remaining: 4 days).
Evolution: 4/5. (Completion)
Gao Neng had no questions about the preceding data. He also knew about the 4-day trial period remaining for his Eye of Deprivation. The only thing he couldn’t figure out right away was the "Evolution: 4/5."
’Because I remember clearly completing five missions, right?’
’First mission: Sacrifice Shen Ning’Er. Second mission: Tussle. Third mission: A Man’s Responsibility. Fourth mission: First Time, Second Time, Third Time’s the Charm. Fifth mission: Don’t Go, Fight Till Dawn.’
’Wait!’
’Wasn’t the "Tussle" mission a random one?’
’Does that mean random missions only grant special abilities but don’t add to the evolution value?’
Gao Neng was starting to understand.
But that wasn’t what truly made him stand there dumbfounded. It was the series of mechanical sounds that echoed in his mind next.
"Ding! Detected that Host has accumulated 4 evolution completion points. Forcibly initiating the Ultimate Mission. (Ultimate Mission: No right to refuse, no right to choose. Default difficulty: Nightmare.)"
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