Choosing a C-Class Hero: Three Years of Ridicule Across the Internet - Chapter 77
Chapter 77: Unexpected Developments?
“Chen Ye, have you ever heard of Elemental Demons?”
“Elemental Demons?”
“Yes! Elemental Demons are a type of monster, but unlike other monsters, the crystals in their brains can give humans superpowers!”
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye immediately understood that his father, Chairman Chen, must be planning to hunt down Elemental Demons for him.
“Why have I never heard of these creatures before?”
“That’s because Elemental Demons are very rare, it might take decades for one to appear… By the way, there was a woman in Wa who originally had a B-class hero talent and had no future prospects. Later, she obtained the crystal of a water-element Elemental Demon and became an esper who could control water. Until today, she has become a fifth-tier powerhouse.”
“Ah? So she must have a lot of water then?”
“… Regarding Elemental Demons, there are known to be four types: wind, fire, water, and electricity. The electrical Elemental Demon has only appeared once since the invasion of monsters, and then disappeared without a trace. As for the other three Elemental Demons, they have appeared a few times in the past few decades.”
“Teacher, does this mean that a new Elemental Demon has appeared?”
“Yes! Just yesterday, someone discovered traces of a fire-element Elemental Demon in the forests of Daxing.”
“Daxing? Isn’t that the territory of monsters? Wouldn’t it be very dangerous to go there?”
“If ordinary people go, it’s certainly a death sentence, but for experts, it’s uncertain.”
“So, Teacher, you want me to keep my potential points because of the Elemental Demons?”
“Yes, to harness elemental abilities, strong mental power is required. If the crystal of the Elemental Demon ends up in your hands, you can allocate all your potential points to your mental attribute and become a fire-element esper.”
“How can you be sure that the crystal of the Elemental Demon will end up in my hands?”
“The principal has received an invitation from your father to assist in hunting down the Elemental Demons. Your father wouldn’t take such risks for himself; with his martial arts prowess, he doesn’t need the crystal of an Elemental Demon. It can only be for you.”
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye fell silent.
Although Lao Liu didn’t elaborate, he knew that venturing into the territory of monsters to hunt Elemental Demons was extremely dangerous.
For his son, Chairman Chen was really…
What surprised Chen Ye was that the principal would actually accept Chairman Chen’s invitation to accompany him on this risky venture? Their relationship had reached such a level?
Chen Ye asked, “Teacher, why would the principal be willing to help my father? He should want the crystal of the Elemental Demon for himself, right?”
“Don’t think too much about it. The principal has never married or had children; why would he need the crystal of an Elemental Demon? Besides being old classmates with your father, another reason he accepted your father’s invitation is for Tang Zichen.”
“For Tang Zichen?”
“Yes! I don’t know what you’ve done to that girl Tang Zichen, but she’s completely devoted to you. Even the principal, who is far away on the front lines, knows about Tang Zichen’s attitude… To ensure that you can support Tang Zichen more in the secret realms, the principal had to personally help your father. He attaches great importance to Tang Zichen.”
“…”
Chen Ye didn’t expect the principal to have such a motive. He thought the principal respected him too!
It turns out the principal is helping for Tang Zichen, a roundabout way of saving the day!
“Okay! Teacher, I understand.”
“Well, keep your potential points untouched for now; it won’t harm you… Also, regarding the Elemental Demons, it’s a matter of great importance. Don’t spread it around. If it becomes widely known, high-level experts from all over the world will vie for the crystal of the Elemental Demons! If it comes to that, it will be extremely detrimental to your father and the principal.”
“Don’t worry, Teacher, I’m not stupid.”
After hanging up the phone, Chen Ye sighed heavily.
Knowing Chairman Chen’s intentions, he felt an indescribable sense of gratitude.
For his son, Chairman Chen was truly thoughtful.
Originally, Chen Ye intended to stop Chairman Chen from taking risks.
But he thought, if he could obtain a fire-element superpower, it would be quite interesting.
Imagining himself with fire-element powers…
In Chen Ye’s mind, an image involuntarily emerged: a bald head, flames in the left hand, and an iron fist in the right. He was both a mage and an invincible warrior.
Very handsome!!
Most importantly, the potential points he obtained in the secret realms could also be put to good use.
So, this time, Chen Ye really didn’t want to give up on the fire-element Elemental Demon easily.
After pondering for a moment, he came up with a suitable plan. Then, Chen Ye dialled his father’s phone number.
“What’s wrong again?”
“Dad, I already know that you’re planning to go to Daxing…”
“Who told you about this?”
“My teacher.”
“This Lao Liu, how can he be so unreliable?”
Chen Ye hurriedly asked, “I want to know, how confident are you about this trip to Daxing?”
“No matter how much confidence I have, I still have to try.” Chairman Chen snorted and said, “Otherwise, with your conditions, can you match up to that girl from the Tang family?”
“… Dad, your son is actually very outstanding.”
“Just you? Apart from inheriting my excellent looks, what else do you have?”
Chen Ye: “…”
“Besides, I don’t need you to worry about my relationship with Tang Zichen. She has already said that she will give birth to me a few fat boys after she graduates.”
Chen Ye didn’t explain too much about his relationship with Tang Zichen. Because their relationship had already surpassed normal friendship, they were more than friends but not yet lovers.
If everything went smoothly, Chen Ye would be the one helping her with her second development…
On the phone, Chairman Chen suddenly sighed, “Chen Ye, when I was in college, there was a female classmate with an S-class talent, who was in a relationship with a B-class talent, similar to your situation with Tang Zichen now…
At that time, no one thought they would make it. Amidst all the opposition, that classmate remained resolute. However, as she grew stronger, she became more and more radiant, wherever she went, she received honors and applause.”
“The man, on the other hand, had the opposite experience. Wherever he went, people would point fingers and mock him. The gazes he received were almost all disdainful, some even openly ridiculed him. His pride was strong, and eventually, unable to bear the humiliation, he chose to end his own life!”
“When that female classmate heard the news, she couldn’t bear the blow and went insane. In the end, she joined extremists and died at the hands of the enforcement team.”
Although Chairman Chen didn’t elaborate, the story of the man and woman in this story was clearly tragic.
Chairman Chen continued, “Chen Ye, although you don’t usually show much, I know you have a strong sense of self-esteem… You might think it’s nothing now
, but once you’re married, after a long time, you won’t be able to bear the pressure! Marriage is never just between two people. In this world, men and women have never truly been equal. Women are supported by men and enjoy the fruits of men’s labor, which is only natural.”
“Men, on the other hand…”
“Therefore, if you really intend to get along well with the girl from the Tang family, you must do everything you can to make yourself outstanding and keep up with her at least. You can’t fall too far behind, understand?”
“Now I can still help you a bit, but in the future, it will be up to you.”
“I don’t want the tragedy of that female classmate to happen to you and Tang Zichen…”
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