These little food stalls are quite interesting. You can eat something at one stall, and also order food from other stalls to have them delivered to you.

Just after arriving, taking the opportunity to order food from other stalls, David Thompson ate the remaining small black rice-like fruits, while putting the red fruits into a box.

This way, his stomach wouldn't growl even more the more he ate.

“Captain Miller, those special people—are they awakened with superpowers, genetically modified, or cultivators? Are they really powerful? I mean, I’ve met them too, and I’ve signed the confidentiality agreement, so I just wanted to know a bit more.”

After eating until he was about half full and making some casual conversation, David Thompson finally steered the topic in this direction.

Grace Miller glanced around, thought for a moment, and said, “It’s pretty complicated. I only know a little bit. Sometimes the Inspection Bureau works with them, but our understanding of them is also very limited.”

“Since it’s a special department, you should know that confidentiality is very strict. In short, our understanding of the world is very limited. If you encounter something you don’t know, report it immediately. You need to report it, and so do we.”

At this point, Grace Miller poured some vinegar into her soup bowl.

“Sometimes I’m even more frustrated than you guys. Things are going well, and then suddenly we’re not allowed to get involved anymore. I’d like to join too, but unfortunately, I’m neither spiritually attuned nor awakened, so they don’t want me…”

Although she didn’t sound like she was talking to a subordinate, nor as casual as talking to herself, Grace Miller’s words still carried a strong sense of frustration.

Complicated… wants to join… spiritual attunement… awakening!

David Thompson instantly caught some key words, especially “spiritual attunement” and “awakening”—this wasn’t the first time he’d heard them.

Thinking back to what he’d heard earlier about psychics…

“Is awakening a superpower? And what is spiritual attunement?” David Thompson asked curiously.

“Heh… superpowers, you can think of it that way. Spiritual attunement isn’t what you think it is. Anyway, even if you’ve signed a confidentiality agreement, there are some things you shouldn’t dig into too much. Knowing more isn’t always better.”

Clearly, it wasn’t the kind of superpower he imagined.

David Thompson ate a piece of drunken meat and smiled, “The Miller Team, you said before that I was calm, but honestly, I’m a mess inside. After all, nowadays there are countless movies and novels about superpowers, awakening, spiritual energy revival, and cultivation. Now that I’ve encountered something so unusual myself, of course I want to know more.”

Grace Miller nodded. “I understand that, but sometimes talking too much about certain things is pointless. Knowing a bit might satisfy your curiosity, but it’ll only do you harm, not good.”

“It’s like those of us who’ve lived in peace for a long time—if it’s not necessary, isn’t it enough to just see war, famine, and chaos in movies, novels, or the news? Is there really any need to know more?”

“If the day comes when you really have to experience it yourself, it’s not a good thing.”

At that moment, a group of students sat down at the table next to them. Grace Miller started drinking her soup and clearly didn’t intend to say more.

Grace Miller’s words were definitely sincere, and David Thompson could feel it.

He didn’t press further. Grace Miller ate quickly, and after finishing, paid the bill and left.

Although Grace Miller hadn’t said much, David Thompson still felt he’d gained a lot. At least he knew that his previous worries weren’t unfounded.

Unknowingly, he had already stepped into a whole new field. He couldn’t say he’d entered the inner circle, but at this moment, he was just standing in front of a previously unknown door to this world.

He wanted to peek through the crack in the door to see what was inside, but didn’t want to rush in recklessly.

He liked adventure, but also liked to be well-prepared, only acting when everything was under control.

So he wanted to learn more, and wanted to become stronger, but wouldn’t act rashly. David Thompson was very calm now—he didn’t feel excited about becoming a superhuman, only a strong sense of danger.

Of course, the excitement and joy of exploring the unknown world also made him look forward to it immensely.

Back at his place, as David Thompson was considering whether to take the red fruit now or wait until late at night to go to the old stadium to take it, a phone call came in. To his surprise, it was Brian Carter’s father calling.

Chapter 9: Painful Transformation

David Thompson and Brian Carter were best friends. Although all four people in the dorm got along well, only the two of them often went out exploring together, so they were naturally closer. David Thompson had of course been to Brian Carter’s house. Brian Carter’s father, Henry Carter, was a department-level official in their county. Every time he saw Mr. Carter, he’d get a political lecture.

Seeing Henry Carter’s call now, David Thompson immediately felt a headache. What he worried about most was Henry Carter asking about Brian Carter. He couldn’t reach Brian Carter right now and didn’t know how he was doing, so he had no idea how to answer!

But he couldn’t not answer the call.

“Hello, Uncle Carter, what brings you to call me?” As soon as the call connected, David Thompson greeted him politely.

On the other end, Henry Carter’s steady, authoritative voice came through.

“Xiao Zhi, thank you for your hard work!”

David Thompson was a bit confused—what was going on?

But the best approach was to stay silent and wait for what the other party would say next.