"Thank you so much for liking me, Shawn..."
"But I still have to say, your feelings for me... actually hurt me."
Beside the shade of the California Imperial College campus, a beautiful blonde, blue-eyed girl politely rejected the boy standing opposite her.
Perhaps because graduation was approaching, Daphne actually noticed that this engineering student, who she had originally thought was just an ordinary nerd, seemed to have changed quite a bit. Standing straight, he was actually quite tall. With his clean-cut brownish-black hair, deep blue eyes, and sharp facial features, he possessed an easily missed sharpness that even his thick black-rimmed glasses couldn't seal away.
Aside from being slightly thin due to a lack of exercise, he was already quite good-looking, even more attractive than the jocks on the school sports team.
Daphne had to admit that she felt a slight wavering of her resolve.
Under normal circumstances, she might not have minded a deeper interaction. Unfortunately, she now had a much better option, far superior to a nerd, so her words were unusually decisive and not polite at all.
"Oh, that's so hurtful~"
The two companions behind Daphne stood up for her, a peculiar look in their eyes.
One of them flipped her hair, looked at Shawn, and smiled, "Hey boy, why don't you come with me tonight? Big sister loves your type."
'How can the value even drop?'
Faced with the rejection, Shawn didn't show much of a reaction on his face. However, his eyesight seemed a bit off, as he stared straight at the space above Daphne's head.
[Name]: Daphne Montague
[Gender]: Female
[Age]: 22
[Lineage]: compound v Superhuman
[Ability]: Flexible Tongue - LV1
[Evaluation]: Street-level. Tongue can freely extend up to 0.48 meters and can even split flexibly.
[Matching]: Reproduction compatibility 5.01%, meets basic conditions. May attempt to initiate an invitation for physical exercise.
When Shawn first saw her hidden ability, only one thought crossed his mind—it was an eyesore.
But now, his mind was completely calm.
If Shawn remembered correctly, the compatibility he saw yesterday was still 7.89%. Based on his comparative observations over the past seven days, this was a value that seemed low but was actually quite decent.
After all, in the entire California Imperial College, and even the bustling commercial districts and bars nearby, counting all the hidden or open female Superpower users he had encountered, none of them had a higher reproduction compatibility than hers.
The compatibility of his observation subjects over these past few days had always been very stable.
This was the first time he had encountered a drastic drop like Daphne's.
Shawn's blue eyes cast downward. The dark circles hidden beneath her foundation were faintly visible, and as his gaze swept across the girl's fair neck, he caught a glimpse of a faint, almost imperceptible red mark.
Shawn instantly understood. 'Regarding the situation of harming one's body through day-and-night unbridled partying, our side condemns it and expresses minor regret.'
That was all.
To Shawn, a compatibility of 7.89% was a cut above the rest, but 5.01% meant she had become replaceable.
Playing a sweet duo match was supposed to be mutually beneficial. Returning in defeat from this slightly rushed invitation was not unacceptable.
From another perspective, she had absolutely no idea what she had lost by rejecting him.
[Congratulations! You have successfully settled in the The Boys Universe!]
[In view of the host never having engaged in any racial reproduction activities in your entire 22 years of life, a time-limited mission is now forcibly unlocked!]
[7-Day Time-Limited Mission (Remaining: 10 hours, 08 minutes, 52 seconds): Please complete the prerequisite conditions for the awakening of the 'Super-powered Family Cultivation System' as soon as possible by engaging in racial reproduction with an outstanding member of the opposite sex who meets the compatibility requirements. Failure will result in the permanent loss of the opportunity for bloodline optimization, reducing you to an ordinary NPC wage slave of this world.]
[Bloodline Optimization Package (Uncompleted): Superman Bloodline.]
Yes.
The Boys Universe X.
In this world where three views were distorted beyond limit, it seemed perfectly normal for him to have a system.
It was just that, currently, unlocking the 'Super-powered Family Cultivation System' was clearly not going to be easy.
It was true that Shawn was a transmigrator. He had been in this specious world where Superpowers were created by taking drugs for a full 22 years, but it was only a week ago that he had finally awakened his past memories.
It was akin to suddenly breaking through the confusion of reincarnation, all because he was staying up late with the window open to rush his internship resume, only to be unluckily struck on the head by a beer bottle thrown by some drunkard.
It had to be said that a mission of only seven days was far too rushed.
In his original world, Shawn was just an ordinary person. Relying on his decent looks and capability, his life had come to an abrupt end just as he climbed to a minor leadership position in a private enterprise.
Now, this picky family system actually forced a requirement that the opposite sex's reproduction compatibility must be above 5%. This was practically blatant quality discrimination!
Shawn had already discovered that the so-called outstanding opposite sex did not include ordinary people without bloodline abilities at all.
The vast majority had a compatibility of below 0.1%, with a tiny fraction reaching 1%. Were they even the same species?
What was the standard of judgment?
You had to know that humans and chickens share over 60% of their DNA!
Therefore, although Shawn was eager to unlock the family cultivation system and obtain the Superman bloodline package, he couldn't help but complain in his heart: "Is this kind of system, this kind of activation method, even right?!"
To be realistic, relatively speaking, even taking a step back and putting aside the facts, this system was already a breath of fresh air.
In the world of The Boys, where thoughts were degraded and morals were lost, memes of "who is the real hero" flew everywhere. He had only heard a little about it before.
But it was enough for him to immediately realize the danger of this world.
This was California, far from the New York headquarters of the unicorn conglomerate Vought International, and far from the already famous, love-deprived milk addict Homelander. But there were just as many weirdos, lunatics, and psychopaths here, and each possessed extraordinary abilities. There was no telling where one might pop out to deal him a fatal blow.
Shawn was still an ordinary person. In his current situation, keeping a low profile was the safest bet.
Then again, the temptation of the system mission was immense.
That was the Superman bloodline!!!
Barring any accidents, with just a little development, it would be enough to make the self-proclaimed god Homelander kneel on the ground and call him daddy.
Who wouldn't want such a reward?
Because of this, after awakening his memories, Shawn put all his mind into how to complete the mission.
After observing for so many days, first of all, Daphne Montague's ability posed little threat to Shawn—or rather, it wasn't a threat at all—and it was certain that her personality was barely normal in all aspects. She was originally a decent target to approach.
Now, she was no longer the best choice.
"Perhaps the entire college knows that I'm not good enough for you guys."
Regarding the girl's flamboyant and almost merciless way of rejecting him, as well as her companions' teasing, Shawn smiled and said, "It indeed makes me feel depressed that my love is unrequited. I think I'll have to go to a bar outside tonight to drown my sorrows and mend my broken heart."
Daphne vaguely felt that his reaction was too nonchalant, but she didn't think too deeply about it. At this moment, she was immersed in an unspeakable sense of control—of being carefully cherished, sincerely pursued, and ultimately rejecting him with feigned reluctance for the sake of her beautiful and pure goals.
Such a feeling fascinated the young girl.
Just like the countless times she had rejected low-quality, restless young men trying to hook up with her in the past, Daphne and her companions exchanged a tacit look. She smiled reservedly at Shawn and nodded politely.
There was no need to speak.
Further away, some young men and women who were quietly watching them saw this scene. Some shook their heads, some pursed their lips, some showed playful expressions, and even more gloated.
"Where did that nerd get the courage to go after Daphne?"
"Who knows? Maybe they chatted a bit when doing group projects before?"
"Haha, although we're all ordinary people, I still have to say, exam credits can't buy charisma. This kid lost miserably."
"I think he's quite handsome, he just picked the wrong target..."
"Girl, wake up!"
...
The wind was a bit noisy. Shawn had no intention of paying attention to them. With only 10 hours left, he had to hurry and find the backup option he had prepared outside the school to complete the mission first.
Both were at 5%, but the next one would be better and more obedient.
Cherish this, my dear classmates. This is the last time I will interact with you as an ordinary person.
Shawn left with brisk steps.
Seeing him turn and leave under so many gazes, he seemed a bit flustered and embarrassed.
Daphne raised her head a bit higher. She waved goodbye and watched him walk away.
"Sorry Shawn, you're a good guy—"
The companion behind the girl spoke up in a volume that everyone could hear, perfectly timed: "But our girl deserves better. She recently met Reggie from the hero team 'Teen Kix' and is planning to accept his internship invitation to handle the logistics for Teen Kix."
"Oh my god!"
"Reggie? Is it that black guy, Reggie Franklin, whom we know?!"
"I think so. It's that speedster rising star who graduated first in his class from the Godolkin University's Lamplighter School of Crimefighting—Reggie Franklin."
"The top hero of Teen Kix is a real rising star right now!"
"No wonder..."
Daphne stood where she was, feeling the numerous envious gazes. A flush rose on her face, and she couldn't help but press her straight thighs together, gently rubbing them.
A few seconds later.
[Please note: The status of your observed target of the opposite sex, Daphne Montague, has changed. Her reproduction compatibility has dropped to 4.93%, which does not meet the basic conditions for reproduction. She has been removed from your high-priority watch list.]
Shawn heard bursts of exclamations from behind him.
Nope, nope, nope.
Adjusting his glasses, he left the school at an even faster pace without looking back. "A black speedster rising star... makes sense. But why do I feel like I've heard that name before?"
He had some impression, but not much.
Back when he was still a nerd, most of the city heroes Shawn paid attention to were female, and he was especially a die-hard fan of Queen Maeve—Margaret Shaw.
She possessed physical fitness far superior to ordinary superhumans. Her Superpowers could probably be summarized as: Super Strength, super endurance, super durability, enhanced reflexes, and top-tier hand-to-hand combat skills.
Just thinking about it was dizzying.
Right now, Margaret Shaw was already a star hero of Vought International, the undisputed number two of 'The Seven', with her fame second only to Homelander.
Without a doubt, such a member of the opposite sex was absolutely premium quality.
When Shawn first unlocked the time-limited mission, he had briefly considered whether to target this superhuman woman, who dressed like an Amazon warrior, but he quickly and rationally abandoned the idea.
Without the proper tools, how could one take on such a delicate job?
Not to mention Queen Maeve was bisexual, if he remembered correctly.
His system was called the 'Super-powered Family Cultivation System'.
Since it was a family, there was a high probability that he would need to live with a woman long-term, or even be deeply bound to her, raising the next generation together.
Such a candidate, of course, had to be chosen with extreme caution.
Meeting the ability standard was only one aspect; personality traits were also something Shawn had to consider.
With these thoughts in mind, he left the school and took a car to the bustling commercial district.
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