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Chapter 7 Weapon Anomalies
However, Lu Shi's smile did not last.
Because in the next instant, Sister Xu activated her ultimate technique: First Turn Blind Date!
"Xiao Lu, you're twenty-six this year. You know, everyone needs someone who understands and cares about them."
"Let me tell you, I've watched Xiao Li grow up since she was a child. She's a really good person, otherwise I wouldn't be telling you this..."
The next steps went from emphasizing the necessity of marriage to discussing the appearance and character of the neighbor girl, Xiao Li. In short, there was only one goal: to persuade Lu Shi to go on a blind date.
After listening to the "persuasion" all the way, when they arrived at the metaphysics club, Lu Shi said thank you and fled from Sister Xu's car as if he were escaping.
He is really bad at handling interpersonal relationships.
Not to mention trying to build an intimate relationship with a woman he's never met before; that would be too much to ask of him.
As usual, Lu Shi went to the infirmary to check his wound, and then went to his office on the second floor.
Xiao Chen, who is usually the first to arrive at the office, is not here this time, but Sister Xu is here.
Wang Zijian was a little late, but he still arrived at the office around 8:50.
This is also one of the good things about the metaphysics club; they start work at nine o'clock and don't need to clock in.
Captain Fu arrived a little late, but he immediately called Lu Shi into his office.
Then a work badge was placed in front of Lu Shi.
Once this is done, it means that Lu Shi has completed his transfer to a formal position and is now considered a full member of the Metaphysics Society.
"Congratulations," Captain Fu said, a hint of fatigue still on his face.
Then a document was also pushed over.
"Look, this is where our work starts." Captain Fu's expression was rather serious.
Lu Shi also sat up slightly and picked up the document to read it seriously.
The document describes an "abnormal weapon incident" and gives it the code name "weapon anomaly".
In the southern district of Changshi, unusual activity involving weapons has become very noticeable recently, and several people have been affected, injured, or even killed as a result.
The Xuanxue Society retrieved information from many hospitals in Changshi and concluded that the number of knife wounds has been on the rise recently.
Furthermore, some related videos have also appeared on social media.
but……
Prior to yesterday, the Metaphysics Society had been unable to find any relevant information.
This is not normal.
The Metaphysics Society has a network-based oversight system.
The entire city of Chang is under comprehensive supervision, encompassing aspects such as the internet, hospitals, and transportation.
At the same time, it is equipped with comprehensive erosion monitoring.
When Lu was involved in a car accident, Captain Fu immediately called because the relevant erosion level had been detected.
Under these circumstances, all this information was only collected by the Metaphysics Society today.
"Judging from this situation, the incident started at least a month ago."
"That guy simulating terror has already progressed to the mid-to-late stages," Lu Shi quickly concluded.
"The danger is probably not low."
"It should be some level two metaphysical ability user who wants to advance to level three." Captain Fu used a few terms that Lu Shi was not familiar with this time.
With Lu Shi becoming a formal member of the organization, some things that would not normally be discussed in front of him were now allowed to be discussed.
"For now, just have a general understanding: an erosion level of 1-10 is level one, 10-100 is level two, and 100 and above is level three."
"Of course, the degree of erosion will fluctuate due to various factors, so such values cannot be considered accurate."
Captain Fu did not elaborate on the matter, as the metaphysical knowledge was covered in books in the metaphysical society's library.
It's too early to explain all the details of the regulations, so we'll use the degree of erosion to roughly describe the levels for now.
"Is it just our third team?" Lu Shi then began to inquire about the arrangements for this mission.
"Just the few of us," Captain Fu said, frowning. "The school has uncovered a lead, most likely in the North District, and it's probably a Level 3 incident."
"The second team has been seconded, the first team cannot be moved, and the fourth team also has other tasks."
"These are turbulent times." With a cigarette dangling from his lips, Captain Fu rubbed his temples.
The Metaphysics Society has a total of six teams.
However, teams five and six are stationed in the North District year-round and can borrow people from headquarters at any time.
Meanwhile, the Third Battalion and the First Battalion, where Captain Fu was stationed, were always understaffed, with most of their members being "borrowed" to carry out long-term missions.
Therefore, the Third Brigade currently has only five people, including the newly joined Wang Zijian, but the actual number of personnel on the official payroll is thirteen.
Teams two and four were relatively intact, but they were rarely seen at the headquarters of the Metaphysics Society most of the time.
Now this matter can only fall into the hands of their third team.
It can only be said that things happened too suddenly, and the metaphysics club was short-handed.
"No support?" Lu Shi examined the current lineup of their three teams.
Of the five people in the third team, Captain Fu is the main force in field operations.
Although Xiao Chen is a field operative and has some unusual characteristics, according to him, he has not developed stable metaphysical abilities.
Although Sister Xu is a veteran, and even joined the metaphysics society earlier than Captain Fu, she does not go out on field missions and seems to lack direct combat capabilities.
Next was Lu Shi, who had just been promoted and was essentially past the novice period.
Wang Zijian is a complete newcomer.
In other words, for such a big event, only the three of them were out there running around.
"That's all." Captain Fu shook his head. "But it's not a big problem."
"The intelligence department has already uncovered some things."
"Things are probably not as serious as we think. The reason why the previous intelligence failed to reach the Metaphysics Society is most likely related to a 'gray mercenary'."
So-called gray mercenaries are individuals who possess metaphysical abilities but have not joined any official organization.
They use metaphysical abilities to profit themselves.
This is normal, since most of the time, metaphysics in this society can only be described as "possible". Some people with metaphysical abilities have even become heavily indebted due to the side effects of metaphysics.
For example, Lu Shi had his electric car totaled and scrapped yesterday.
Metaphysics becomes dangerous once it reaches level two; it can lead to either financial loss or physical harm.
"Once these people in the gray area realize that officials are getting involved, they basically stop participating."
"The anomalies caused by the mastermind only occurred in the South District, so it's almost certain that they are likely a Level 2 ability user."
"Once we find him, dealing with the other party won't be difficult," Captain Fu said, reaching for the cigarette between his fingers.
At that very moment, even though the cigarette was not lit, some smoke began to emerge.
Lu Shi could feel a surge of heat rising in his heart, and the temperature in the entire office seemed to have increased slightly.
However, the smoke quickly dissipated, and the temperature seemed to have remained unchanged.
In metaphysical abilities, each level presents a significant hurdle.
Level one metaphysical abilities are mostly just illusions; as long as you are not fooled, they are generally harmless.
Only at the second level of metaphysical ability does one acquire the power to truly influence reality.
As for Level 3, that's a whole different world.