Yama Reborn-Chapter 488 - 485 【Don’t Even Think About Running!】
Chapter 485: Don’t Think You Can Escape!
The rejuvenated Son of the Sun, who looked to be twenty years younger, appeared no different from how he did in 2002.
The bloated, ball-like figure, the obviously ill-fitting suit, and that heavily bearded face.
To be honest, the Son of the Sun looked just as much of a sorry sight back in 2002.
How come, after becoming twenty years younger, he still looks just as old?
Well, in the Underground World, the Son of the Sun’s age had always been a mystery. After all, Controllers could easily manipulate their own bodies to alter their appearance.
But... couldn’t he have made himself a bit more handsome?
Maintaining such an image all the time, what kind of perverse taste is that...?
"I was commissioned to come to London to investigate the bizarre tsunami incident that happened a few days ago," the Son of the Sun squinted at Chen Nuo. "Now it seems, if I’m not mistaken, that incident wouldn’t have anything to do with you, would it?"
Chen Nuo glared. "Old man, don’t go spouting nonsense for no good reason!"
The Son of the Sun snorted. "Spouting nonsense? I’ve seen the meteorological department’s records on the sea conditions. That tsunami seemed to have erupted out of nowhere—no earthquakes, no undersea weapons testing. And speaking of which, even if those Brits were conducting a secret undersea weapons test, they wouldn’t do it so close to their own shores.
My judgment is, an Ability User ignited a high-intensity battle in that maritime area, leading to the tsunami.
And that’s where the problem lies.
Only someone of Controller level could produce such an intense energy burst.
There aren’t many living Controllers left in the world, but I basically know all of them.
Ruling them out one by one—kid, you, I don’t know! If not you, then who?"
Chen Nuo laughed but didn’t answer, instead downing the drink in his glass. "Who commissioned you to investigate this?"
"Who else enjoys splashing cash around for things like this—none other than that Octopus Monster," the Son of the Sun shook his head.
Chen Nuo deliberately leaned in closer and whispered into the Son of the Sun’s ear with a low chuckle, "Oh? As a core member of Noah’s Ark, you’re secretly earning money from the Octopus Monster—old man, wouldn’t this be considered using war to sustain war?"
The Son of the Sun’s face suddenly changed at these words!
Chen Nuo felt the old man’s aura snap into focus in an instant!
At such close range, a powerful pressure instantly focused on Chen Nuo!
Chen Nuo smiled, releasing his spiritual power without any fuss to neutralize the other’s pressure. "Rest assured, Lord Son of the Sun, I have no ill will towards the Noah’s Ark Organization... But, are you really sure that there is nothing wrong with this organization?"
After all, Chen Nuo was actually very clear that the so-called Noah’s Ark Organization was nothing but a front created by the Octopus Monster.
It was just that folks like the Son of the Sun still believed they were really fighting against the Octopus Monster.
"Who exactly are you?" The Son of the Sun took a deep breath, his previously flippant smile fading away.
"First off, I can assure you I mean no harm to your organization—I’m even willing to sell you a few pieces of intelligence that are very important to your organization. All right, Lord Son of the Sun, if I really wanted to harm you, wouldn’t it be far simpler to just tell the Octopus Monster that you’re a mole for Noah’s Ark? It’s not like I don’t know the service number for the Octopus Monster organization’s senior security consultant."
The Son of the Sun was silent for a moment. "Sell intelligence to me? What intelligence?"
"It’s for sale, not for free. If I tell you, then I won’t get paid, will I?" Chen Nuo replied with a smile.
"You first tell me what kind of intelligence it is."
Chen Nuo blinked. "For example... the exact location of a certain Mother’s avatar on Earth?"
The expression on the Son of the Sun’s face immediately showed a hint of shock.
After a few seconds, he spoke softly, "What compensation do you want?"
"Quite simple. I need your help in a fight."
"...Huh?"
"I want to find a Controller, but when I tried last time, I didn’t manage to beat her. Well, it’s not that I didn’t beat her; it’s that I didn’t want to hurt her badly, and I also wanted to capture her. So I can’t do it alone; I need an ally."
The Son of the Sun’s eyes rolled, and he then whispered sharply, "Fight a Controller?! And you still say the tsunami had nothing to do with you!"
Chen Nuo’s expression remained unchanged. "So, do we have a deal or not!"
"Deal!" The Son of the Sun nodded without hesitation. "Which Controller are we going after? Do I know her?"
"You shouldn’t know her at this point," Chen Nuo shook his head.
"Not knowing her is good! Fighting with those Controllers I already know is no fun. I’ve fought them many times. Encountering a new Controller, that’s when a fight feels fresh."
Chen Nuo looked at the arrogant old fellow and sighed.
A sense of novelty?
Don’t worry, according to the future course of history, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to fight her.
Well, you’ll also have plenty of opportunities to get beaten up together.
Thinking of this, Chen Nuo suddenly had an idea.
"Speaking of which, old man, before we finalize the deal, I need to collect a little benefit first."
"What do you mean?"
"Do me a small favor, just for tonight."
"...Hmm?"
Chen Nuo returned to the Grand Knight Commander’s side and glanced at Green next to him.
"Ran into a friend and said hello," Chen Nuo casually explained.
Green took a deep breath, his tone cautious. "The guests from the European continent haven’t arrived yet; they should be here in a few minutes. Sir, do you think we should..."
"We’re going home."
Both the Grand Knight Commander and Green stared at Chen Nuo, bewildered.
The Grand Knight Commander’s expression turned a little sour. "Have you... changed your mind?"
"Of course not!" Chen Nuo said assertively. "I am a man who has never deceived anyone in my life! I always keep my promises."
The Grand Knight Commander swallowed. "What about tonight’s event?"
"Rest assured, I have made arrangements."
Since Chen Nuo, a Controller-level big shot, had spoken, the Grand Knight Commander, despite being full of doubts, dared not ask any more questions—after all, a flick from the other party could easily end his life.
Green was clearly annoyed but also did not dare to make a scene.
Chen Nuo had the two of them drive him straight back home. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
Before leaving, Chen Nuo also bid a courteous farewell to Mr. Devonshire.
After some hesitation, Chen Nuo decided against persuading the Devonshires not to attempt climbing Mount Everest.
After all, the couple were both extreme sports enthusiasts.
You can’t just tell people, "If you go climb Mount Everest, you will die there in over a decade, and then your family will suffer misfortune..."
Who would believe that?
Even if Chen Nuo wanted to do something, he was powerless.
Even if he hardened his heart and broke Mr. Devonshire’s leg... there were still more than ten years until his accidental death.
The fracture would have long since healed.
It wasn’t plausible to save his life by amputating little Hummingbird’s father’s leg, was it?
Besides, who knew if this was even the same timeline?
The Grand Knight Commander, with a heart full of suspicions and underlying dissatisfaction, had no choice but to drive Chen Nuo back to the manor with his aide, Green.
Chen Nuo didn’t bother with pleasantries and didn’t even invite them in for a cup of tea before asking them to leave.
Without this Controller present, the Grand Knight Commander and Green, after much consideration, also decided against going back to the banquet to cause trouble for the Wizards...
After all, they weren’t certain of victory.
However, that night, an event unknown to them took place, one that would later influence the power structure of the European Ability User world.
「Near the Thames River estuary.」
A figure was smashed down from mid-air!
As it plunged into the water and struggled to emerge, it was immediately met with a fist to the face!
The person’s eyes focused instantly, spiritual power wildly expanding, yet he watched helplessly as the fist punctured his telekinetic shield and made intimate contact with his cheek...
BOOM!
A figure flew out sideways, skimming over the sea surface, bobbing several times!
Just like skipping stones.
After struggling back to the surface, the person in the water coughed violently, spitting out several mouthfuls of seawater. Then, with a mixture of anger and unwillingness, he looked up at the figure above.
"Why! A mighty Controller actually strikes us unreasonably! And it was a sneak attack! With your strength, even if you faced us head-on, we would still stand no chance! And yet you resorted to a sneak attack!"
In mid-air, the Son of the Sun lazily scratched his head. "If I can sneak attack, why would I bother fighting head-on? Isn’t it more energy-saving?"
"..."
Though rage blazed in his eyes, the person in the water clenched his fists to restrain himself, lifted his body out of the sea with Telekinesis, and looked through gritted teeth at the Son of the Sun in mid-air.
His pale face appeared gaunt—though barely handsome, an indescribable gloominess emanated from him.
"Why? I can accept being beaten by a Controller, but at least you could tell me why?"
The Son of the Sun let out a sigh. "Want to know the reason? Fine... the reason is... the person who told me to beat you asked me to convey a message: ’So you’re the chap they call Wizard, huh?’"
The Wizard’s eyes widened in utter confusion.
What’s wrong with being a Wizard?
What’s wrong with calling myself Wizard?!
Did calling myself Wizard offend you?!
Is this how Controllers bully people?!
"Oh right, there’s a second message," the Son of the Sun flexed his fist. "You are not allowed to come to Britain anymore. Take your claws back."
"..." The young Wizard trembled all over—clearly out of anger.
But there was nothing he could do about his unwillingness.
This Wizard, more than twenty years junior to his future self, possessed strength nowhere near the level it would be two decades later.
At this time, the Wizard had no leverage to arm-wrestle with the Son of the Sun.
"I can back down," the Wizard took a deep breath. "We dare not defy the command of a Controller! But at least you can let us know which Controller has ordered our withdrawal?"
The Son of the Sun thought for a moment, then gave his reply, "Scram. You’re not worthy to ask."
"Sir, you’ve been smirking ever since you came back tonight. Why is that?" Louise put down the book she was holding and turned to look at Chen Nuo.
Chen Nuo stretched. "Just suddenly found pleasure in something... Why do the work yourself when you can have others do it for you."
Saying this, Chen Nuo squinted, focusing his senses.
His spiritual power covered London below, and the entire process of the Son of the Sun thrashing the Wizard at the seaside was perceptible to Chen Nuo.
「The other side of the estuary.」
A Gray Cat squatted on a seaside rail, squinting in the direction of the sea.
While watching, the Gray Cat muttered, "Such shamelessness... an esteemed Controller, stooping so low as to beat a promising young Ability User..."
At this point, the Gray Cat turned its head to look at its cat-slave, Black, standing behind it.
The Gray Cat shook its head. "Are all you humans this shameless?"
Black remained silent.
"Sigh, next time I get a cat slave, I must find one who can talk. That would be better," the Gray Cat murmured. "Oh, and they must know how to cook...
"Right, and they must clean my litter box for me.
"Ah, yes, yes, and they must also..."
Muttering to itself, the Gray Cat, with a swoosh, jumped onto Black’s shoulder.
"Alright, Black, let’s leave this place. It’s time to leave London.
"As long as I’m in this city, she won’t show herself.
"After all... avoiding other Seeds is the instinct of every Chosen One.
"Only when I leave will she appear. That kid has been looking for her for a long time, hasn’t he?
"What a pity... I won’t be able to watch such an interesting show in person."
As the Gray Cat whispered, Black’s figure suddenly vanished from the spot...
Space teleportation!
Chen Nuo was holding a cup of tea, brimming with excitement. Eyes closed, he was sensing the direction of the sea with his spiritual power; the Son of the Sun’s aura was continuously pummeling the Wizard...
The Wizard’s aura was already very weak.
After the battle ended, the Wizard’s aura quickly retreated, while the Son of the Sun’s aura paused in place for a while before clearly making a circle and heading towards Chen Nuo’s current location along the West Coast.
"Louise."
Chen Nuo called out to his newly acquired student.
"Sir, do you have any orders?"
"You go back to your room and sleep."
"Eh?"
"A guest will be arriving soon, and he’s an old rogue—too much contact with such people can corrupt a young person. So go back to your room and sleep."
"...Yes, sir."
Although Louise was full of curiosity and questions, she silently got up, put down her book, bowed to Chen Nuo, then turned and went upstairs to her room.
Chen Nuo sat in place, squinting, his vast spiritual power still tightly locked onto the Son of the Sun’s position and aura...
Suddenly, Chen Nuo’s expression changed drastically!
Within his spiritual perception, in the eastern district of London, a formidable surge of spiritual energy suddenly erupted!
It shot out like a meteor!
This powerful force, after appearing, paused for a few seconds on the spot, then moved rapidly!
The direction of movement was very clear!
It was headed for the Son of the Sun!
"Eh? She’s appeared?!"
Lu Xixi!
No, was it Yun Yin?!
Chen Nuo sprang up from his chair!
Then, his expression changed once more!
After Yun Yin’s aura appeared, it directly lunged toward the Son of the Sun, and then the two forces met head-on, colliding fiercely!
The old man is going to have a hard time...
BOOM!
A figure fell into the sea, and the waves scattered!
The Son of the Sun tumbled out of the water in a miserable state and roared furiously!
"Who! Who is ambushing me! As a great Controller, to resort to something like an ambush!"
In mid-air, Lu Xixi—or rather, Yun Yin—stood quietly, frowning at the Son of the Sun. She shook her head and said, "If an ambush is effective, why would I bother fighting you directly?"
The Son of the Sun: "...Fuck!"
Yun Yin, however, kept her gaze on the Son of the Sun, then shook her head and said coldly, "Not you. You are not that person from the other day."
After speaking, Yun Yin suddenly moved back a bit, turned, and flew off in another direction!
"Don’t think you can run! Do you think I’m someone you can just provoke whenever you want!"
The Son of the Sun, enraged, flared up his presence, his form like a large bird, and he swooped down in pursuit!
