"Has our supercomputer malfunctioned? Why is this happening? What do the maintenance crew have to say?"

"I don’t think the computer’s faulty. The issue must be with the test subject. Though this has never occurred before, it doesn’t mean it can’t."

"But we’ve pulled all his records. Nothing matches this result. It’s only natural to suspect the computer..."

"Heh heh, interesting~ Truly fascinating..."

"Alright, have all who know about this been silenced?"

"Only five testers and two inspectors were present. Those two were imprisoned after their report. Three others fainted after their powers manifested. So now, only the subjects, their friends, and us know..."

"What about those two? Have they leaked this?"

"Hmm~ These two are quite amusing. After the report, I tracked them. They went straight to a restaurant, not caring about their powers at all... But I’ve brought them back."

"Good. Let’s go question the subjects now..."

In a conference room, figures shrouded in shadow conversed. Yep, classic villain vibes...

Suddenly, a bright incandescent light flickered on...

"Ow! That blinded my dog eyes..."

"Director, why rush to turn on the light? My pupils can’t adjust that fast!"

"Stop showing off. Who are you trying to impress?" A man in his thirties, wearing sunglasses, said to the others.

"That’s so scheming, Director Bro~" A sexy woman with wavy green hair cooed, though her hands covering her eyes lacked grace.

"Director, that’s so unfair!" A nearly two-meter-tall bald man stood up, rubbing his eyes. His muscular frame radiated power.

"Alright, the Director’s just eager. Let’s go!" The speaker, leaning on a cane, felt his way...

He was blind!

"You guys, act like executives. We represent the institute’s top brass. This bizarre incident might even squeeze big funds from the state." The Director’s eyes gleamed with dollar signs, visible even through his shades...

"Enough dawdling. Polly, lead the way. Let’s see these two oddballs..." The Director said, curious about the two with newly developed Superpowers.

"Okay~" Wavy-green-haired Polly set down the files and led the trio out.

A page slipped out, revealing: World Annihilation (??) Jue Tian Lei (S Rank)

"Fili, are you full?"

"No... I was about to order another plate of da pan ji when they grabbed me. Poor stomach..." Fili complained, rubbing his growling belly, eyes darting to the door, hoping for rescue.

"Same here. I planned to eat, sleep, and go home. Didn’t expect to be dragged to this weird place."

Tran and Fili were under soft detention in a clean room. Less than an hour had passed since their capture, but boredom was setting in...

"Tran, what power did you develop? We left in such a hurry, I didn’t see... Mine seems to be bio-electricity. Don’t call me Fili anymore—call me Railgun Bro! When I’m in a good mood, I’ll show you my super electromagnetic cannon!"

"You? Railgun Bro? You’re more like Flash—the Speedster!" Tran scoffed outwardly, but inwardly, he was a bit jealous... A railgun!! Who wouldn’t want that? But what about his own power? He felt nothing at all.

"I don’t know my power either. Something about gray matter. I couldn’t be bothered to read the details..." Tran gave up thinking. He didn’t care; he knew himself—his personality would never yield a useful Superpower.

"You’re so lazy... Whatever. My Super Wishful Electrifying Rod won’t lack energy now!" Fili closed his eyes, feeling the power within, thrilled.

"Hey hey... Earlier it was ‘Super Electric Rod,’ now you’re straight-up stealing the name!"

"Haha~ Don’t sweat the details!"

Just then, the door opened. Four people entered: the bald one, wavy green hair, sunglasses, and the cane-user...

Well, the institute’s executive quartet has arrived...

"Haha, hello. Forgive us for bringing you here this way. It was urgent. I’m Andrew, the Director of this institute." The sunglasses-wearing Director apologized to Tran and Fili.

"These three are my assistants and executives: the bald one is Damo, the green-haired is Polly, and this blind man is Longyi." Andrew introduced them one by one.

"You must know your powers by now. Your abilities pose a strategic advantage. For your safety, we must discuss this thoroughly here!" Director Andrew said gravely.

"As everyone knows, Superpowers can evolve, but higher ranks are harder to achieve. Starting at S Rank is rare; SS Rank strategic weapons number only a dozen even in superpowers. If your powers are known, you’ll be in grave danger!"

"Show some reaction!"

"Uh... I want to, but after all that, what exactly are our powers?" Tran looked bewildered at the four.

The four goofy executives froze, staring at Tran’s delicate, handsome face, speechless. Had this guy not even checked his Superpower?

"Ahem, I see. Here, take a look. These are your power profiles. Tran’s has some issues though." Polly said, pulling a folder from her ample cleavage...

Tran and Fili drooled at the sight!

They took the folder. Inside were two sheets, like resumes.

Fili Torque

Age: 16

Physical Condition: Average

Family Background... ID... A series of confidential details... Oops, personal privacy...

Ability: Jue Tian Lei (S Rank)

An ancient immortal’s power. Summons thunderclouds to harm all with natural force. It also enhances the user, greatly boosting muscle cell activity and all physical attributes. The computer deems this power must be handled carefully; its rule-breaking power rivals nuclear weapons.

Tran

Age: 16

Physical Condition: Average

Privacy...

Ability: World Annihilation (??)

The aura of destruction is too powerful; origin unknown. Recommended for sealing before maturity. Rank undeterminable.

After reading the reports, both were dazed...

The sunglasses Director thought they were overwhelmed and was about to caution them...

"What a hassle! I thought it was just a regular electric-type power! Now I’ll definitely be controlled by the state..." Fili set down his report.

"Yeah, mine’s even weirder. I haven’t done anything! Why seal me?! That’s unfair!" Tran turned to the four executives. "Why does the computer want to seal me?! I haven’t done anything bad!"

"Calm down, both of you!" The Director wiped sweat. Who’d have thought anyone would complain about powerful abilities? "These reports are just the supercomputer’s predictions. If you cooperate, there won’t be issues."

After Tran and Fili calmed down, Director Andrew continued: "We four have discussed. There’s no need to rush reporting to the state. We can hide this info for now... World War just ended; revealing this would cause trouble."

"And little brother, your power suits this baldy perfectly~ Both elemental types. He can better develop your abilities!" The wavy-green-haired beauty said to Fili.

"Little Tran, even our supercomputer can’t calculate your power. To avoid trouble, it’s best to hide it."

"Oh, I’d hide it anyway. Sounds like a hassle~" Tran yawned, utterly unconcerned, leaving the four executives speechless.

"Then it’s settled. Damo, you’ll train little Fili. It’ll explain why he’s not in regular high school. Tran, we’ll forge an A Rank ability profile for you and recommend you to the World Superpower Elite Academy. It’s neutral territory; no nation dares invade. You can develop safely there." The sunglasses Director said.

"This solution works. Tran, we seem to be in danger now..." Fili said.

"Yeah. Can’t fight them, so we hide. Before we’re exposed, we must leave quickly..."

"Fili with me is fine. I’m S Rank; no one will dare touch him..." The bald man patted his chest.

"Hmm... Alright. Fili, study well here. I’ll go to that elite academy."

"No problem. We’ll handle all enrollment tomorrow. Fly out tomorrow; Longyi will take you." Director Andrew said, as if tossing Tran into a top academy was trivial.

"Oh, okay." Though he said that, Tran thought: Better to go alone than with a blind guide...

"There’s still one issue to resolve." Tran said seriously.

"Hmm? What is it, little brother?" Polly asked, looking at Tran.

Tran glanced at Fili, then clutched his stomach. "I’m hungry..."