A Scientific Urban Detective

The "Dark May" project had already produced two level 3 "Nitrogen Manipulation" ability users. If Lin Wuming hadn't appeared as an unexpected variable, then the next stage of research would probably focus on "Nitrogen Manipulation" and similar abilities, right?

But reality doesn't allow for 'ifs'. Lin Wuming showed the researchers another possibility.

Rather than the fundamental forces that certainly exist in the laws of physics, there was an even more suitable "force" that could be used in the "Dark May" project.

That was the most authentic kind of superpower—telekinesis!

Before Chairman Aleister built Academy City and created the "superpower" system, when people mentioned "superpowers," the first thing they would think of was telekinesis or something similar.

Without any connection to real physical rules, telekinesis could be said to be a purely "spiritual force." It was truly free and unrestrained, not bound by any physical laws.

The only things that could limit it were the telekinetic's "mental strength" and imagination.

Looking back, Lin Wuming, who was already a level 3 strong ability user, could be said to be the most suitable test subject for the "Dark May" project.

This was why the researchers were so eager and desperate to capture him back.

Because in Lin Wuming, they saw the hope for the success of the "Dark May" project—breaking the shackles of "aptitude determination" and using low-level ability users to mass-produce high-level ability users!

Even, in the end, it might be possible to create a miracle—artificially create a level 5!

"Since the Hunter, that third-rate dark organization, is unreliable," the middle-aged man coughed and said, "and Lin Wuming is now under the strict protection of the security forces, we must prepare for the possibility of not being able to obtain the best test subject for the time being."

"Those two nitrogen manipulation test subjects... let's continue to develop them, but forget about screening for similar types of abilities," he continued, "We need to concentrate our energy and resources on telekinetics—go screen the test subjects for telekinetics."

Immediately, someone raised their hand and said, "I know a girl who showed some talent in the early experiments, but the fluctuations are relatively large and unstable."

"That's her, pull her out and focus on developing her," the middle-aged man decisively decided, "Let her catch up with Lin Wuming's progress as soon as possible. Even if we can't catch Lin Wuming, our experiments can't be stopped because of it!"

"No problem," the male researcher who had just suggested the candidate pushed up his glasses, a smile spreading across his face. "I just thought of a good way that should stimulate her potential..."

Just then, the middle-aged man chairing the meeting suddenly took out his phone.

After staring at the screen for a moment, he revealed a satisfied smile: "Good news, the Hunter side finally has a harvest—Lin Wuming left the apartment alone today, and they are preparing to act immediately to capture the target."

Hearing this, everyone present applauded to celebrate.

"However," the middle-aged man raised his hand to stop everyone's applause, "our experiments here cannot be stopped either. Prepare one more backup test subject, even if it's just as a control group, it's meaningful."

Then, the researchers in the conference room filed out and came to the deepest part of the headquarters building.

This was a high-standard training ground specially built for experiments with greater destructive power.

While waiting for Lin Wuming to "return", they decided to observe the development process of that backup test subject together.

The headquarters of "Black Moon Technology Development Co., Ltd." was a sixteen-story building, but the entire above-ground part could be said to be a cover, wearing the guise of a legitimate and compliant technology company to cover up its true core—the "Dark May" project team.

The true core of this project was almost entirely located underground in the headquarters building. In addition to various laboratories and operating rooms with different functions, there was also a huge living space housing more than two hundred test subjects.

Taking the elevator, this group of white-coated researchers arrived at the training ground on the lowest floor.

At the same time, the male researcher who had just proposed the backup candidate also summoned most of the security personnel from the headquarters building.

After making thorough preparations, he led two burly, fully armed security guards to the living space of the test subjects.

Then, he found two girls chatting in the corner.

"Karin Ringo, it's time for your experiment, come with me," the researcher said expressionlessly, looking down at the girl.

"Huh? But it's not on today's schedule..." A girl with black bangs looked up, confused and uneasy.

The male researcher impatiently kicked the girl over: "Do you dare to disobey the teacher's orders? Don't you remember the rules? Everything here is prioritized according to the teacher's orders!"

There was no anger or intention to deliberately abuse. To the male researcher, this was just a very ordinary action and reaction. He was just doing things according to convention—test subjects were not human, and there was no need to have any extra emotions when facing objects.

The huge activity area was silent. Although there were more than a hundred children of different ages in the same space, everyone was silent, quietly observing the situation with pity, anger, fear, or numbness.

While worried about Karin Ringo, everyone held their breath, afraid that this misfortune would befall them.

In contrast, the male researcher's sudden kick did not make the children present feel much fear.

Karin Ringo was already used to the researchers' treatment and just rubbed the spot on her body where she had been kicked, silently getting up.

"Ringo-chan..." The girl who had been chatting with her looked at her worriedly.

Because they were best friends, she dared to make a sound in this situation.

Sure enough, the male researcher glanced at this blonde girl.

"Nagarebana Chika? You come too."

"Huh? Why..." Karin Ringo was not happy to hear this, but even more excited than before.

The male researcher ignored them and turned to leave.

Two security guards grabbed one girl each and followed.

Karin Ringo was the selected backup test subject. She was now a level 1 telekinetic. This level was only obtained after she participated in the "Dark May" project.

Although the promotion from level 0 to level 1 was not significant, it was still considered some achievement.

In contrast, her close friend Nagarebana Chika was purely a level 0 powerless person. Even after various experiments and surgeries, there was still no improvement. She belonged to the most useless type of person in the research institute—a "powerless one."

Before escaping, Lin Wuming, test subject number 007, was also one of the "powerless ones."

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