Chapter 147 – (Episode 147) 22. Determination

(Episode 147)

“First of all, the most important thing for me is the safety of me and my family. It takes priority over missions and agents here.”

Director William Gordon nodded without hesitation at Myeong-shik Han’s request.

“I think it’s a reasonable request, but are Agents Rodriguez and Agents Thompson included now?”

Since the two agents are loyal subordinates with a strong sense of mission, they secretly included them in hopes that they would help control Myeong-sik Han.

“I hope so.”

“You hope? It sounds like you’re getting very close, isn’t it?”

“Because Regina and Jennifer didn’t use their abilities, they said they could tell if they were tampered with by testing?”

“Ah… , Yes. Then there is no need to remove the two agents from the mission.”

“Please avoid dangerous field missions as much as possible. This is a request, not a request.”

“Okay, let’s consider it as much as possible.”

William was trying to appear friendly and flexible-minded, in the hope that he would be able to lessen his guard and learn more.

“Next, I will never participate in any mission solely for the benefit of the United States.”

“May I ask why?”

“If the opponent is a pure evil who slaughters innocent people, there is no need for these conditions.”

“Hmm… , I see what you mean.”

“Do you want to accept it?”

“I accept it, but please understand that the nuance may be slightly different in the report I will write.”

“Of course.”

It is said that the federal government will adjust it to an acceptable level,

William was able to confirm that Regina Rodriguez and Jennifer Thompson’s report on Myeong-sik Han was accurate when he readily accepted this request.

“I’m glad our expectations of you weren’t wrong.”

“With that said, please listen to my last request.”

“Something?”

“Please ensure the safety of me and my family.”

“Isn’t that what you asked for at the beginning, the FBI will protect you and your family 24 hours a day.”

“No, there is no need for that. If you are doing this, please withdraw.”

William was a little taken aback, not knowing what the request was.

“How can you ensure safety without security?”

“There is a way.”

“Are you going to use your psychic powers?”

“Yes.”

“If it is confirmed that an agent has been exposed to psychic powers, their qualifications and authority are immediately suspended. It is an essential procedure that I, as the director of the bureau, cannot be an exception to.”

Han Myeong-sik grinned because he already knew about it through Regina and Jennifer.

“I’m not trying to manipulate your mind.”

“What… ?”

If what Myeong-sik Han said was true, William’s face hardened as he said that he had a new ability that he hadn’t figured out yet.

“I will never disclose any information about me and my family except to my colleagues and this headquarters building.”

“That… Is that possible?”

“Regina and Jennifer passed the test?

“Mind… Oh my god… !”

Whatever the reason, the organization’s safety device was disabled, so it was only natural for William to react with his mouth wide open and stunned.

“I understand you are surprised, but it can actually have the effect of strengthening the security of your organization.”

“Go… Come on, organize your thoughts. Therefore… Can you control certain information without manipulating other people’s minds?”

“You know that my family members, including me, are not exposed to video or audio, right?”

“Ah… That ability! What kind of psychic power is it that has such an effect?”

“To help you understand, let me tell you one thing about my ability.”

Seeing this as a good opportunity, William made an appeal using the servile expression he had trained in politics in Washington, D.C., For nearly 20 years.

“Now we will be a team… , Can you explain in a bit more detail?”

“I’m sorry, did I make it clear that the safety of me and my family is our top priority?”

“Um… , I can’t help it. Then… What is that one thing?”

“My powers only apply when they serve me.”

“Hmm? What do you mean, doesn’t that mean you can’t help us?”

It is natural that the other person cannot accept it easily because it is a lie to avoid any loss.

“I can make it into something that helps me.”

“Haven’t Agent Rodriguez and Agent Thompson told you what you’re going to do?”

“I heard.”

“But how…”

“You will know if you actually do it or not.”

Han Myeong-sik is trying to draw the line like this because he never intends to become a superhero.

“Okay, so you’re saying you’re going to use your powers on all of our agents, including me, like you did on Agents Rodriguez and Agents Thompson?”

“That’s right.”

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Commissioner William Gordon sent Han Myeong-shik back and ordered the prosecutors again, starting with Regina Rodriguez and Jennifer Thompson.

The result was of course nothing wrong, and I even experimented with asking the two agents to call a friend and tell them that Han Myeong-sik was a psychic.

“It’s amazing, I never thought something like this would be possible…”

William was amazed when he saw that the two agents on the phone with the lie detector connected were momentarily dumbfounded and then moved on to another story.

“I didn’t even feel like I couldn’t speak. Did you just move on to other thoughts?”

William asked Jennifer about Regina’s answer in the office after the experiment.

“How have you been?”

“As soon as I was about to tell my boyfriend about what happened with Mr. Han, the thought just disappeared from my head.”

“How is this not mind manipulation?”

When the director touched her forehead in confusion, Regina spoke frankly.

“Chief, as you know, superpowers are nonsensical and unscientific powers, shouldn’t we just accept them?”

“I agree, the types and classification of psychic abilities are not research results, but subcultures.”

Persuaded by the two agents, William straightened his back and nodded his head.

“You are right, the question is how to explain this to the government…”

“Can’t we proceed with the director’s authority?”

At Regina’s suggestion, William leaned back in his chair and pondered for a moment.

“That’s true, but you only need to state acceptable demands in your report.”

“I don’t think there will be any problem since it’s possible just by gathering all the employees and saying hello. And most of all, it’s important that Mr. Han’s abilities actually help, right?”

Jennifer’s point was of great help to William’s judgment.

“I was worried about something. I confirmed that there was no damage, and if Han Myeong-sik is not helpful, we won’t be meeting again anyway, so let’s proceed.”

Once the decision was made by the person in charge who has full authority over the operation of the organization, the work proceeded swiftly.

“This is Han Myeong-shik, who will be active with us in the future.”

Director William introduced Myeong-sik Han at a gathering of all employees with access to relevant information.

“Hello, this is Han Myung-sik. I hope to go along well.”

“Waaaaa!!”

The cheers and applause of the staff were more than expected, perhaps because they knew that he had supernatural powers.

‘Execution!’

While shaking hands with the staff, Myeong-sik Han said a command to himself.

It is a spacious building that was remodeled from a rental warehouse located on the outskirts of Los Angeles, but dozens of employees all entered within a 50-meter coverage area.

‘Please make sure that all information related to me and my family can never be taken, disclosed, or curious to anyone other than my colleagues here and this building, apply!’

The ability applied flawlessly, and the staff didn’t notice at all.

“Have you used your abilities?”

After greeting each other and seeing the staff go back to their seats, the director approached and asked in a low voice.

“Yes.”

“I didn’t notice any change, it’s the first time I’ve seen the ability used like this.”

“It’s a hallmark of my ability.”

“Hmm… Amazing.”

“The contract is finished, and you have all my requests, so what should I do now?”

“I have to report that you have officially joined, so please look around here with Agents Rodriguez and Jennifer.”

“I see.”

Looking at the director’s broad back as he returned to his office, Han Myeong-shik smiled inwardly. I finally reached level 70 while using my abilities a little while ago.

● Level : 70
● Applicable range: 100 m
● Usage time: 3 hours (180 minutes)
● Standby time: 12 hours
● Command 〉
○ Detailed setting 〉
● Usage list 〉
● Ability use: Yes

In the meantime, the level has risen steadily, but it took more than twice as long as it took to become level 60 from level 50.

‘It’s great that the waiting time has been reduced to 12 hours compared to others!’

Now that the ability can be used twice a day, there is no need to worry about the waiting time.

‘But the core of my ability is the status window function in detailed settings!’

○ Detailed settings
▷ Stop time while using setting window: apply
▷ Acquisition of experience when resetting is used: Does not apply
▶ Acquiring experience when using the status window: not applied
▷ Interlocking user memory: not applied
▷ Operation target memory interlock: applied
▷ Designate a specific target: apply
▷ Status window editing function: apply
▷ Status window extension function: apply
▷ Status window search and creation function: applied
▷ Status addition and deletion function: apply
▶ Save and load status window function: not applied
▷ Movement function during time stop: Applied
▷ Object activation function when time is stopped: Applied
▶ Human activation function during time stop 〉
▷ Application of use status when time is stopped: Not applicable
▷ Setting the operation target 〉
▶ Ownership setting for manipulation target: not applied

There were as many as four features added at level 70. Among them, ‘acquisition of experience when using the status window’ was applied immediately because there was no need to worry.

‘What kind of function is this?’

Looking at the ‘status window save and load function’, it is a function that allows you to save the contents of a specific person’s status window as it is and paste it to another person.

‘Wait… Isn’t it possible to create the same person with only a different appearance?’

I thought it wasn’t a big deal, but when I thought about it, it was a terrifying function that could completely change a person’s consciousness and memory, leaving only the body.

‘I’ve come up with something good to use this time, I’ll use it well!’

A crucial ability was added ahead of an important mission, so it can never be seen as a coincidence, so Han Myeong-sik prayed to God.

‘At las! At las!!’

The second function would have been enough, but upon seeing the third function, Myeongsik Han cheered inwardly.

In the meantime, with the status window turned on and time stopped, the only objects that could be freely manipulated were objects, so humans were no different from stones embedded in the ground.

▷ Human activation function during time stop 〉
– Status window always active display function: not applied
– Function to activate the consciousness of the manipulation target: not applied
– Operation target unconscious state setting: not applied
– Activation state memory interlocking function: not applied

Among the detailed functions, the ‘status window always active display function’ was a function that was automatically activated without the need for separate operation when the time was stopped if it was turned on in advance like a switch on the status window.

‘It would be convenient if I applied to the ones I already know, like Lee Mi-ri and Olivia.’

And since it only applies when the target is within the scope of the ability, there was no need to worry about moving someone far away whenever the status window was turned on.

Hehe, the other three are features you’ve only seen in adult films!’

The function of activating the consciousness of the manipulated target is to set it so that it can move with normal consciousness just like Myeong-sik Han when time is stopped,

‘Setting the unconscious state of the manipulation target’ is a function that allows you to freely manipulate the target as if you were hypnotized when the consciousness is deactivated.

If you mix it well with the ‘activation state memory interlocking function’, you can stop time, do whatever you want, and then remember it all at once when you go back in time.

The last ‘setting the ownership of the object to be manipulated’ currently only applies to objects, and it was literally a function that could change the rights of a specific object only with the status window.

For example, if someone changes ownership of a smartphone or even a bill in use, the original owner immediately gives up and disappears from memory.

‘And… Isn’t this feature a joke? Apply right away!’

It seems that there will be aftereffects if you use it relentlessly, but it is clear that this ability will also be very useful in the future mission.

‘Isn’t it a national rule to try new features right away?’

Han Myeong-sik made Regina and Jennifer unconscious, who had stopped time and guided them.

(Continued on next episode 148)