Chapter 143: Invisible Barrier (Part 1/2) (1/2)

Chapter 143: Invisible Barrier (Part 1/2)

Translator: Strivon

This was none other than the mentally enhanced ability user who Luo Nan fought alongside with during the night at Frost River Reality. It was Papercut. Frankly speaking, this old chap's external appearance was really too ordinary. Luo Nan nearly didn't recognize him when seeing him again at this moment.

Luckily, Luo Nan still remembered this Awakened with his slightly chubby body and his friendly smile to all... even if most of the time Luo Nan didn't receive this smile.

Papercut's opinion of Luo Nan was mainly a reflection of the harmfulness of Luo Nan's immature behavior toward the team. However, various facts were later revealed that proved Luo Nan's behavior to be correct. And so, there was no longer a need for him to continue holding this opinion.

”You can just call me Papercut. Adding a 'Mr.' to my nickname feels weird.” Papercut's lips split into their habitual grin.

”Then don't call me Boss Luo...”

”Boss Luo is your nickname~” Papercut's amiable way of talking was really contagious. ”I know that you have many nicknames. In any case, the first nickname lasts the longest. Everything follows the path of least resistance.”

Luo Nan was a bit sorrowful, but Papercut waved his hand before Luo Nan could say anything. ”Well, let's not get entangled in these details. Today, I have come to teach you. My apologies for the short notice; something came up, so I pushed up the time.”

Luo Nan responded courteously, ”It is I who is troubling you.”

He beckoned Papercut to come inside as he spoke.

Papercut was one of Luo Nan's teachers in general knowledge and training. He was responsible for teaching ”Soul Strength Activation Techniques”, which is a practical course. When talking about the course, Papercut had to emphasize, ”Usually this course is taught near the end. The reason why it was pushed forward...”

”Must be because of my special circumstances. My low interference ability. We're going to do an on-the-spot test right now to further verify my situation, are we?”

Papercut was a bit stunned. He turned over to face Luo Nan, and he had a bit of a helpless gaze. ”Boss Luo. You're not that old, but you read into things so much.”

Luo Nan blinked. ”Aren't I right?”

”...You're right.”

It wasn't surprising at all for Luo Nan to be reading into things. His old daily schedule had a summary of what this course was about. This course was clearly a practical course involving the mental interfering with the material. The truth was as clear as day with the appearance of the issue with his interference ability and the course being deliberately pushed forward.

Was this a re-examination of his so-called terminal illness?

Although things were like this, Papercut's course itself was still quite meaningful. Papercut's nickname was a reflection of his expertise in puppetry. He used special techniques to cut out paper tools to perform a variety of functions under the drive of his soul strength.

Within Gear's tearoom three stories above the earth, Papercut showed one of his techniques to Luo Nan. Papercut manipulated a tiny paper man to perform a comical mime-skit. Then, he manipulated the paper man to perform a set of military fighting moves. The motions were agile, vivid, and lifelike. It was as if the paper man was truly alive.

The small paper man also possessed considerable strength. The teacups on the table were kicked all over the place. In the end, the paper man began to practice weightlifting. It swung the teacup in a way that made it look like a street performer.