Chapter 007: Partner
A completely black off-road pickup truck came to a stop, with the cargo bed covered by black canvas, featuring extremely suspicious bulges.
Eugene immediately recognized that Colin was a good-for-nothing
The punk woman rested her hand on the car window and spoke to the person outside.
Colin's eyelid twitched
Colin can cover his hands with fine, dense spines like those of an insect, allowing him to adhere to the exterior of buildings and climb vertical slopes at a ninety-degree angle without any points of support
She has dyed dark green hair, a high nose with a few freckles around it, and is wearing Gothic punk eye makeup. Her well-defined facial features are constantly moving up and down as she chews gum
He extinguished the cigarette butt and must arrive at the destination before noon; otherwise, it would be too excessive.
He does not have the habit of eating breakfast, and at the taxi stand, he is smoking heavily, still feeling that everything that happened last night was a dream, somewhat unreal
Eugene took a puff of his cigarette, resting his hand on the edge of the car window, and thoughtlessly flicked the ash onto the asphalt road
He thought for a second
Eugene tapped his head, feeling somewhat stuck
Colin inexplicably started his position directly
The owner of the off-road vehicle slowly rolled down the window, revealing a face in their early twenties, marked by extreme rebellion
"In addition to being punctual, you also possess high qualities; you are truly an excellent partner." The woman presented her credentials to Colin, "Agent Eugene of the Eleventh Section of the Countermeasures Bureau, this is yours."
Colin: "... ..."
Colin did not know this woman; he glanced around and realized that she was indeed speaking to him
Indeed, with the tracker installed, they need to go out for a round every day to feel at ease. Once, I attempted to leave Los Angeles and nearly got killed. You better not entertain that thought, and it is advisable to follow the orders given to you; this is no joke.
So our job is to patrol
Each time after transformation, my spirit becomes somewhat languid, not due to fatigue, but rather a different sensation. My thoughts experience interruptions, and some logically simple problems become exceedingly complex, as if being gradually eroded and controlled by another will. This ability cannot be overused in a short period of time
Upon learning that the creature encountered yesterday, Di Mo, was such a terrifying monstrosity, Colin felt a mix of emotions. If he had sent the news about Di Mo to Grey on the spot, would the situation have been different, or even altered the future landscape
She shot a glance at Colin and checked on her phone.
The time spent in contemplation has already caused several taxis to pass by
Los Angeles metropolitan area, St. George district
But who in their right mind wakes up this early? Colin woke up and it was already 8:30. To get to another district, it would take at least until 10:00.
Who the hell are you
However, there has not been much change in physical fitness, and running one kilometer is still quite challenging
Colin truly feels a bit nauseous; although it is his own body, it seems he has genuinely become an authentic monster
Above is a profile picture identical to that on their driver's license, along with various personal information, prominently stating that the department is the 11th Section of the Countermeasures Bureau, and the position is that of a newly appointed investigator
The attire of this young woman does not resemble that of a virtuous person; her blue studded leather jacket has its sleeves rolled up, revealing a tattoo of ukiyo-e floral designs, filled with patterns of waves and koi fish
Yes, you should also have a locator on you, right? That is how I was able to find you. They refer to it as a new agent, and I believe this is a form of controllable covert surveillance. At critical moments, it will make us act as cannon fodder, inciting mutual slaughter among the infected. So, we take it one day at a time. By the way, your fashion sense is truly terrible.
Did not arrive on time, and my phone did not receive any calls from Grey. It seems she is indeed busy with other matters and has no time to take care of herself
Eugene felt no sense of guilt whatsoever
I did not sign any documents, you do not have the authority to do this
After Grei learned of the clues regarding Di Mo, she completely disregarded her own minor role, merely providing an address and stating to arrive punctually at 8 o'clock tomorrow, before hastily departing
Eugene noticed that Colin's jacket pocket was somewhat bulging, and without hesitation, he reached in, took out a cigarette case, retrieved a cigarette, lit it, and also took five or six more to place in the storage compartment of the car
Colin woke up in the inn and realized that the agreed time had already passed, and he was going to be late
Where shall we go next
Colin opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat, his face full of "justice," speaking earnestly.
Last night, Colin specifically sought out an unfinished construction site to practice, discovering that his abilities extended beyond this. After searching online for some insect body structures.
Colin understood that entering this department meant dealing with individuals just like himself. He was self-aware; half a month ago, he was still in the office, struggling daily with stock index charts, and now he suddenly had to confront ruthless criminals from the underworld, some of whom possessed superpowers. What a joke
The power of these transformations is drawn from an alternate space, which Colin finds difficult to describe; in short, it is not the real world. If the ability is used multiple times, the connection to that space will weaken, but after a period of rest, it will return to normal
Colin lit a cigarette and began to smoke, having never been particularly fond of such punk youth
Did Grey not talk to you? The higher-ups are highly concerned about those infected organizations, and the funds allocated could buy a city with a seaport. Your monthly salary should be around 50,000, and if you eliminate a member of SCT, there will be an additional bonus
You truly have a strong sense of time; it is quite gentlemanly to have a lady wake up at 6 o'clock and not see anyone until 9 o'clock
Eugene whimsically drew a lottery ticket for a return.
Eugene tossed a palm-sized document, and Colin caught it steadily, opening it to take a glance.
The skin's surface can generate a hard shell of chitin, rendering conventional cold weapons ineffective against it
Colin: "... ..."
It can be said this way
The following morning
Although time reversal sounds powerful, it is uncontrollable and has limitations on the number of times it can be used. Colin cannot determine to which moment he can revert, nor does he know if he will return to that convenience store if he dies again
So you mean your daily work consists of eating, drinking, and having fun everywhere, and then you earn 50,000 Alliance Coins?
Um... our main task now is to patrol the southern district of the city. You know, Grey doesn't really trust people like us, what was that word again, talent or something like that
Colin felt as if he had entered a den of thieves
Talent reserve
The thoughts of this girl are indeed somewhat dark, but this is the logic behind it. Grey has already killed herself twice, and this so-called Eleventh Section is not a good thing either
It is truly incredibly cool
Colin added, are we the kind of people? Is this girl also a patient with depression?
The amount suddenly fell into a state of disarray.
Colin inquired, somewhat relaxed.
Colin remains noncommittal, but if there is money to be made and no life to spend it, isn't that putting the cart before the horse
Due to having been injected with a new type of locator, Colin had no choice but to comply with the arrangements
Colin felt somewhat puzzled, wondering whether to describe it as being overly familiar, or unguarded, or something else.
Intuition tells me that you and I are of the same kind, we should get along well; you do not seem to be the type of fool burdened with a sense of mission
I know there is a good barbecue restaurant in Montgomery County, and it would be just the right time to go there for some appetizers before the meal.
Colin sighed with emotion
You are telling me this right after we just met
Just as he was about to wave his hand to hail a taxi
So when do we start saving the world
After Eugene finished speaking, Colin noticed that the watch she was wearing was a TAG Heuer.
The faint white of the skyline gradually dispels the gloomy dark blue, while the rolling dark clouds continue to shroud the densely packed steel jungle beneath a grayish-white.