💻💻 The Foreign System💻💻
📲CHAPTER_15📲
"Hey, you're back" Micheal was engrossed with the device in his hand as Ji-Ho entered the building.
"Yes. I am. Have you spoken with him?" He asked, referring to Gwan Joon in the basement.
"Yeah, Kid. Take breakfast and then we can talk about it"
Ji-Ho nodded and made his way into the kitchen.
Midway, he brought up his Skill tab,
________Skills Of Destruction_________
NO AVAILABLE SKILL.....
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[ Available EEP : 0]
There was no available skill but the title alone got the curious part of him.
He could vividly remember what happened back in Kim and Kang Technologies.
Lunara said some words he couldn't remember and the moment he opened his eyes, everyone was dead.
Could that be the kind of terrifying skill he would possess?
Killing someone wasn't something he live with.
About the hallway, he only managed to convince himself that Lunara was responsible and not him.
That way the guilt was reduced greatly.
He wanted to ask Lunara about what she had done back in the hallway but knew best the questions she would choose to ignore.
Moreover, she said she wouldn't be speaking physically to him anymore.
Ji-Ho took his breakfast and then met with Micheal who was resting on the couch.
"Kid, there's a job to be done. One you should tag along" Micheal welcomed him with these words and he was confused for a moment.
"What are you talking about?" Ji-Ho had his seat opposite him.
"I talked with this Joon guy. Of course I had to motivate him a little with a bit of torture. The thing is the information he has are things I know and have told you already. But there's something on the Vitalian test subjects. He heard his superiors talking about something before he was fired. Specifically the head scientist of the company and the Chairman "
Ji-Ho leaned closer to not miss a detail about it.
" The head scientist claim they would need new species of Vitalians for the research as there is no progress with the current. He specifically mentions the humanoid vitalian"
"Mmm hmm" Ji-Ho groaned because he felt pain in his heart.
It felt like there was a source of fire deep within but it soon stopped.
"Are you alright?" Micheal was concerned.
"Yeah," The boy's eyes dimmed, "But there's no war at the moment. The Vitalians are not on our Planet and Vitalixia is an invisible planet. At least that's what we're told"
"That's what I thought. Joon says it's the only vital information he has. Also, he heard there's a new scientist who has been hired by Chairman Kwang to work on the Vitalian test subject. He has many research papers concerning the Vitalians and have been given an opportunity to try out his theory on the subjects "When Micheal said this, Ji-Ho felt another burn in his heart and this time, he realized it wasn't ordinary.
Lunara gave life to his heart and was still there.
" Are you alright? "He asked her but got no response, not even from the system.
" His name is Park Min-joon. I did my assignment and got an interesting detail. Dude graduated from Oxford University with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. He also holds a Master's degree in Molecular Biology and a Ph.D. in Microbial Genetics. A year ago, his ground-breaking research in Immunology and Microbial genetics earned him public recognition. Let's say he's won several awards that are worth mentioning but let's not talk about em. Have I talked too much? "Micheal raised his brows slightly.
" Um. No, thank you so much, Micheal "Ji-Ho said and clasped his hand together.
" Now to the job I talked about "Micheal adjusted his seating position and looked Ji-Ho in the eyes, "I know about this thing when working in the company but couldn't get my hands on the modus operandi. Joon has explained everything to me"
"You see. Certain laboratory supplies from foreign countries are shipped into Korea and then transported to Kim and Kang Technologies. These are materials used during experimentation on both the human and Vitalian subjects. I noticed they use a new set of these materials every day. The supply of these materials comes every week and is used for the duration of 7-days until a new one "
" Joon gave me something interesting. Due to the fear people have for Kim and Kang Technologies, no one has ever tried to hijack the transport or cause trouble. The materials are said to have been created from energy crystals extracted from vitalians. A normal gifted in his right mind would be tempted to absorb the energy from these materials which are known as a special kind of energy peculiar to vitalians and gifted, Energy Essence"
At the mention of 'Energy Essense', Ji-Ho's eyes lit up.
"Only those inside the company are usually assigned to bring the transport vehicle to Kim and Kang, and any who dared yield to temptation is punished.
Joon here says he was assigned to be the escort of the transport that's supposed to move today. He had been given the location and time already but was fired the next day. Even if he is replaced by another, the time and location don't change"
Micheal moved closer and was barely seated now, "Listen, Kid, I say we intercept the transport. Then we destroy those fvcking materials and leave. That would buy us at least one week of no fears. Kim and Kang's research team will have nothing to work with"
Ji-Ho's eyes dimmed, "What if I absorb the energy essence instead?"
He needed to have enough energy essence for his HP pending the operation to rescue Micheal's niece.
Also, he would be needing it for whatever this skill of destruction has to offer.
Also pending when he got a skill.
Micheal wore a surprised look," Can you do that?"
Only gifted are known to absorb energy crystals.
"I think so. How did you get him to spill all this?" Ji-Ho was curious.
"Oh, Kid. Do you think everything you see about the FBI on TV is fiction? We give you the best motivation(torture) until you start giving useful pieces of information to prove the worth of your life. Sometimes it's not we. Let's say, me" He wore a proud smile, then a serious face, "Are you on this with me Kid? This goes down by 4 pm today"
Ji-Ho thought for a while but the system message gave him no option to disagree,
____________Side Mission ___________
Gain 50EEP In 24Hours
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[ Reward: 50 Extra EEP]
"Sure"
Micheal rose to his feet and said, "We still have three hours. I'll move to make some arrangements" He left the room.
Ji-Ho sighed and shut his eyes for a moment.
He initially wanted to think about it but the system had now given him as a mission.
This wouldn't be a problem, right?
Joon was supposed to be the escort but he would be replaced now.
He managed to beat Joon so he should be able to handle his replacement, right?
"There's no escaping now" Casually he took the remote and turned on the TV.
Relaxing on the couch, he made to switch from the channel but was stunned to see the headline of the news on the channel.
'Vitalian Creature Roams Seoul City'
"... We received reports earlier today from Seoul City's prestigious company Kim and Kang that there could be a single alien in the City at the moment. They are working endlessly to capture this creature but the citizens must do their part. This Vitalian is in the form of an insect, a bee specifically... Let's bring up the images for the viewers " The Newscaster looked over to her colleague, and an image soon appeared on the screen.
It was that of a bee but was different from a regular bee. Its stinger was luminous yellow like there was a source of illumination from it.
" When you see this, you believe it's a regular bee" The newscaster resumed talking, "But this is a vitalian creature. Unlike bees on earth with black or brown stingers, they possess this yellowish kind of stingers that glow in the dark. If this creature is sighted anywhere, do well to immediately call the numbers on your screen. You are advised to stay clear from engaging with the alien"
She took a deep breath and continued speaking, "Kim and Kang Technologies also believe this vitalian might have taken over the body of someone in Seoul to hide but that won't be for long.
Vitalians can only inhabit the body of a human for 24 hours and after that, they are ejected. They cannot possess another until the duration of another 24 hours is completed. The characteristics of one who has been possessed by a Vitalian involve, a high body temperature, abnormality, pale skin color, and the obvious of all, their eyes become glowing yellow. If you notice this in your neighbor or anyone around, you are advised to immediately call any of the numbers below. Together, let us protect our city " After she said this, there was a programme transition to a brand advertisement.
Ji-Ho could feel his own heart pounding. He once knew about this but never thought much about it after meeting Lunara.
A Vitalian can only be in the body of a human for 24 hours but It's been more than 48 hours since Lunara got into his body and there's no sign that she would be ejected.
His eyes were normal and not glowing, his skin and body temperature were normal as well but his blood was no longer crimson.
It was yellow.
Is this happening because she had given him temporal control or as Micheal theorized, she didn't possess him via the normal possession method?
Whatever it is, no one is gonna find him because everything the newscaster listed cannot be seen physically in him.
Kim and Kang Technologies are willing to go far to recapture Lunara.
How shameless of them not to mention the fact that she escaped from their company while being held as a test subject?
There's something fishy about these people.
Meanwhile In Kim And Kang Technologies.....
The elevator on the last floor gave way to reveal the beautiful figure it had transported.
Like a blooming rose, she sprang out, with each quick step that caused her blonde hair to sway over her exposed shoulders.
She was in a red halter strapless top paired with an Asymmetrical white skirt that almost reached her ankle.
Her sneakers caused no noise as she walked down the hallway and the expression on her face was cold.
She entered through one of the doors to the left only to be welcomed by a conversation between her father and the head of security.
"You're telling me you can't find this Mike Torreno. Not even his body" Chairman Kwang's frame was rested on the swivel chair and his pen gently tapped on the surface of the Executive office table.
GIM Bong nodded, "We've searched his house, hotel rooms, and the places he is said to usually go but there's still no traces of him. He hasn't been seen since the night Duri was murdered"
"So we can assume he was also killed and dumped somewhere he cannot be found?" Chairman Kwang raised his brows to say.
"Yes, Mike Torreno is one of our hardworking men who sometimes takes extra shifts at work. He has never missed a day at work. Should we investigate these deaths?"
Chairman Kwang dropped his pen, "Don't bother yourself about low lives. They can easily be replaced. We have other matters to attend to"
"I'll keep that in mind, Chairman"
"Okay. Why don't you step out for a bit GIM? I need a second with my daughter"
The head of security bowed and turned to Kim Nana, "Eldest Miss" He bowed slightly and left the office.
Kim Nana's fingers fidgeted the moment her father rose from his chair and she dropped her head.
He walked up to her with a neutral gaze and asked coldly, "Nana, do you know why you're here?"
"N--No, Father " Her voice stuttered as she responded to him.
Chairman Kwang turned around like he was going to walk away but swerved his palm and struck her across the face.
The sound echoed inside the room.
Blood spurt out of her mouth and stained the white floor because of the energy he had used but the cold expression on her face didn't change.
Her face was red from the slap but there was no trace of tears in her eyes.
"When do you ever listen! ?" Chairman Kwang roared with a loud voice and glanced fiercely at her.
She remained silent.
He picked up the remote on the table and pointed it at her.
"Raise your head when I speak or I'll teach you respect" His voice was firm and she slowly lifted her head to him.
He directed the remote to the TV screen and turned it on.
There on the screen was a video playing.
From the angle it was taken, it appeared to have been a CCTV in the room.
It was footage of the school's VIP Cafeteria.
They watched her use her ability to beat up her friends and shatter glasses in the room.
After the video finished playing, a gulp went down Kim Nana's throat.
She now understood why her father had summoned her.
The Chairman tapped the remote on the table, "I don't care what you have done to your friends. I guess it proves you've been dealing with your emotions which I can casually say is good, but.... What do you think you're doing right there?"
He rewind the video to when the glass walls of the Cafeteria shattered into a million pieces.
"You can fool everyone but not me, that is not telekinesis, Nana... That... That is high-class telekinesis "
He got closer to her, "You activate telekinesis with the mind and control the flow of energy with your hands. That is what every telekinesis user does and you know it. But right there...."
He suddenly roared, "You controlled the flow of energy with your mind and caused damage that would take even the normal concentration of the hands, a great deal to achieve. Those kids are not gifted enough to realize that you just proved that telekinesis can be done with just the concentration of the mind. This can only be done by a well-cultivated telekinesis user at max level, this people who are capable are not less than 80 years old. They have cultivated their energy essence and built their minds for years"
"Kim Nana, what have I said about limiting what the public sees of you? You are a telekinesis user, that's what they need to see and know, but you have lately made everyone know you're a high-level user. What do you intend now? To make them realize you have a series of abilities which is giftedly impossible? "
" Father, it was a mistake. I got lost in the moment "She dropped to her knees and tears started forming in her eyes.
" Mistake? You blew a car with your mind just a month ago and electrocuted another student in public and I had to come up with a believable story for the public. I don't care what you do... Stop showing your other abilities to the world until I ask you to.
You belong to me! I am your father and you must listen to me! " His voice was authoritative and stern causing her to sob uncontrollably.
" B-But... I'm trying to be strong. Like you asked me... "She stammered.
" I'm asking you to be strong without revealing your real abilities to the world. You are not like the other gifted, you are different and that secret must remain among we family. You're nothing without your other abilities. Your telekinesis stands no chance against mine "He pointed a finger at her.
" But why? "She almost screamed," Why shouldn't they know of what I can do? Father, I'm not a telekinesis user "
" Shut up! "His eyes turned dark," How dare you talk back at me? You're nothing without me " Chairman Kwang clenched his fist.
" B-But--"
He interrupted her," You have disrespected me and will be punished for that. How dare you question me? You do what I ask and abstain from what I do not ask. I'll hereby place restrictions on all your bank accounts until further notice. No more school until I say so. Here, you'll work in Kim and Kang Technologies by taking the job of one of the lowlifes. In the end, you should learn to always obey and never question me "
" GIM Bong!!! "He roared.
The door pushed open and the head of security came staggering in," Chairman, you called for me "
He fearfully glanced at Kim Nana who had her head between her legs, sobbing uncontrollably.
" How many vacant posts are there? My daughter will be taking one of the positions"
GIM Bong was shocked but managed to compose himself, "80% of the underground guards were wiped out by the, you know... I'm working on recruiting their replacement. Also, we have two vacant posts for CCTV operation to replace Duri and Mike Torreno"
"CCTV operation? No, that's nice. I can't have her sitting in front of the screen all day. She would now work as one of the underground guards and you must treat her like the other lowlifes, I won't tolerate any special treatment"
GIM Bong blinked his eyes but still had no choice but to answer, "I'll be faithful at this, Boss"
"Good. Nana, go with him and get your work uniform"
She staggered to her feet and her eyes were now red and swollen.
"Bong, I hope you've arranged for the supplies we're receiving today," The Chairman demanded while returning to his seat.
"Yes, but you sacked the assigned escort so I'm filling his place to get the supplies" GIM Bong explained.
Chairman Kwang had his seat and rubbed his eyes, "Let Kim Nana do it instead. She would now be responsible for escorting supply transport at the chosen time while not neglecting her job in the underground"
GIM Bong scratched the back of his head, "Starting from today?"
"When do you think I'm talking about? Introduce her to the system, she is a fast learner" He was no longer looking at them but the pile of papers scattered on his table.
"I'll keep that in mind" The head of security answered and slowly lifted his eyes to Kim Nana.
The aura surrounding her was a powerful one that could make him take a piss on him himself and her dead stare was scary to look upon.
She forced a bitter smile, "It's fine, call me Kim Nana, Boss"
She walked towards the door.