Chapter 28 (2/2)

Hao Ren did not pay much attention to Raven12345 at that point, as he had managed to activate the device!

A series of holographic images refreshed at a very fast pace but Hao Ren was not overwhelmed by it. The way the images were formed and refreshed matched his mental agility, as if the device was capable of scanning his brain and determine how it could best absorb new information. Hao Ren’s eyes quickly scanned through the data screens that was centered around him. He appreciated the fact that when he needs new information, it will be automatically brought to him in the most efficient manner.

Hao Ren thought he would not be able to manipulate such an advanced device, he quickly realized something: for such an expansive, multiversal civilization, to create an easy-to-use device was as easy as 1, 2, 3. He concluded that the ease of usage only meant that the inner workings of this device is very much complicated. If he were to pry the device open, god knows who would be able to put it back together.

“What does this “Request Support” button do?” Hao Ren asked as he saw it while browsing through the database. The holographic screen stopped at the menu and displayed a huge list of pictures and the corresponding information. It looked like a lot of them are weapons or troop lists, but most of them were grayed out.

“You really thought that the Inspectors are lone wolves? Or that taking care of a few special creatures at home constitutes the whole of the job scope?” Raven12345 snickered. “Just wait till you go official, being an Inspector is no easy job. What if I were to send you out to pacify a rebellion at Centauri? Or to mediate a military ceasefire in the Scorpio Stars? At this point, you’d be begging for combat support. When you’re about to get killed, by all means use it. Of course, such a request would need the necessary authorization, and authorization can only be gained by a strict assessment. Of course we would not be giving access to lethal arms to fresh bloods. Well…lethal arms it may be, it’s still just child’s play to us. Hurmm… let’s say if one of this were to land on earth, you’ll be looking at centuries long nuclear winter.

Hao Ren gulped as he heard what Raven12345 had just said. This job would be the death of him!

“I….”, he stuttered.

“No quitting” Raven12345 grinned. “Even if you were to die, your spirit will be within my grasp. I just need to get you a new body and you’re as good as new! It took me so much effort to get a new employee, you think I’d let you go?”

Hao Ren’s face soured at the thought.

“Oh don’t give me that”, Raven12345 teleported to his side and scared the living daylight out of Hao Ren. “It’s not my nature to sugarcoat the reality. You’ll find out soon enough that this is an opportunity that most would kill for. As long as you don’t screw up, you’ll live for… erm… quite long. Inspectors are not military personnel. We won’t be sending you out to fight wars.’

Hao Ren wanted to speak but was totally overwhelmed by her presence. He slid the MDT into his pocket. There will be much reading and researching to do later.

“Let’s talk about the nightmare” he said as he dropped resignedly back on the sofa. “I felt as if you are hiding things from me. I may be naive, but please don’t take me for a fool. At least let me know the things I need to know.”

Raven12345 took a glance at Hao Ren, and sighed “Alright, alright, since you are this insistent. I’ll let you in on a bit more.”