"It's been a long time."
If the system does not suddenly speak.
Grim even thought it had disappeared.
According to Maxwell's explanation, special forces do exist in this world. Yuni can turn off other people's senses, Mihara can synchronize and transfer physical sensations, and Nikke all have some special abilities.
"And my ability is... Sandevistan?"
Grim closed his eyes slightly, feeling a calmness in his heart.
A moment later, when he opened his eyes again, everything around him swayed like ripples. Maxwell's breath, the conversation in the Hall, the whispers between Nikke at the front desk and her colleagues, the protests of the people preparing for the parade outside the door-all the sounds and even the movements of the people slowed down.
Grim took a few steps, then turned to Maxwell. His movements are still rigid, maintaining the original shape of his mouth.
Everything else is the same.
"Slow down time, yes..."
"I probably understand how to use it."
Until Grim stepped up again, his ability disappeared like a ripple, and everything around him returned to its original speed. Only Maxwell looked at Grim, who suddenly walked a few steps away, and was stunned: "Honey, didn't you just stand here?"
Grim shook his head: "you must be too tired, Maxwell."
Maxwell frowned, hesitated for a moment, then said: "Maybe a little. Living with both of them every day makes my head explode."
Grim was surprised: "these two, are they Drake and Laplace?"
"Who else? Maxwell spread his arms, revealing a helpless and bitter expression: "the three of us live in the same dormitory. The result? Laplace snored every night; his voice was truly deafening. Let me do it, like ' Hoo-ah-hm, roo-roo-roo-roo, wah-ah-ah—ah -'"
And Drake, he says, he goes to bed every night, sometimes even laughing at himself. Just think, if you are tired all day lying in bed, and then the person in the bed next to you suddenly sits down and laughs out loud, 'hahahahahaha', can you still sleep?
"I'm really sick of it!"
"Pfft, are you serious? Grim chuckled softly: "I'm so curious, why is Nikke snoring?"
Maxwell paused for a moment, then couldn't help thinking: "because you asked, I remembered something. Logically, snoring is caused by narrow airways, but the structure of Nikke's body is different from human, so there should be no such defects. So why is he snoring?"
After thinking for a moment, Grim said: "Could it be a habit left over from their time as humans?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out either."
The brain is a very mysterious organ. Even if the body turns into Nikke, the memories and habits etched deep in the brain cannot be erased easily. Maybe that's the reason, but regardless of whether they have physiological defects or not, I don't want to live in a room with the two of them anymore.
"Since you are so tired every day, have you ever thought about taking a vacation at The Outpost? Guaranteed quiet there. Grim held out an olive branch to Maxwell: "let's just say it's a reward for this blueprint."
"Oh?"
"Honey, are you asking me out on a date?"
Grim nodded without commitment.
Maxwell showed an understanding smile. He slightly corrected his hat, then said: "I do have a long vacation, but you need to know, Matis Squad rarely vacation."
Grim showed a regretful expression: "What a pity."
Maxwell tugged at his shirt: "what? I'm not done yet."
"Although I am usually very busy, I can still take a few days to rest."
"In that case, do you need me to reserve a quiet room for you?"
"Of course! It is better that the room is quiet so that no one bothers us. You know what I mean, right? Maxwell grinned: "I'll call you when I'm done with this rush."
"Well, Maxwell, rest early."Grim nodded, showing concern.
"You too, honey. I hear Outpost hasn't been quiet lately. Don't be reckless and die there."
"I'll be careful."
...
Walk out of the Missilis headquarters building.
Grim takes the Ark express train and arrives near Royal Avenue.
As the prosperous central area of Ark, Royal Avenue not only offers the most luxurious shopping center in the entire Ark, but also becomes a gathering place for many celebrities and idol artists. Just a few steps away, you will probably meet an actor who has appeared on a TV show.
"Isn't this where we agreed to meet?"
"Where did the Rupee go?"
Grim stops at the entrance of the shopping center, waiting.
Today, as planned, he will meet with the three Talentum members one by one. In addition to discussing matters related to Valentine's Day, he will also buy a number of equipment.
Just yesterday, Syuen, out of necessity, left him a briefcase containing 20 million credit points.
With this money, the Outpost was able to get a large number of supplies and combat drones. With careful preparation, Grim is 100% sure that he can finish off all the criminals who are trying to seize Marian at The Outpost.
Grim was thinking hard.
Suddenly a pair of hands reached out from behind and covered his eyes.
"Commander brother, guess who I am~"
"That's a cute and rich Rupee."
"Ta-da! You're right! Your reward is to appear on the Rupee special live with me today! Rupee smiled sweetly and joined hands with Grim: "sis, it will soon be Valentine's Day in Ark. Are you free on Valentine's Day?"
Grim replied with a smile: "Rupee, am I not here with you today? True lovers don't just celebrate Valentine's Day on Valentine's Day."
"Ah, Sis-you are so charming!"Rupee's eyes sparkled as he looked at Grim. The hot chick-style Nikke has never hidden her affection and admiration for Grim: "I really have to add this sentence to our title!"
"Eh, Miss director, can we start filming now?"
The girl with the camera next to them signaled okay.
"Alright, brother, let's fast forward to the supermarket segment, huh?"
"Huh? Aren't we here on Business? Grim was dumbfounded: "why did we suddenly start filming?"
"This is an early recording, sis! Rupee explained: "Rupee knows you must have other activities on Valentine's Day, so Rupee plans to record the Valentine's Day Show" boyfriend " today in advance!"
"I see. So who will be Rupee's girlfriend?"Grim asked, pretending not to know.
"That's you, brother! Rupee chuckled, handing him the Commander card in his hand: "Big Brother, please be Rupee's boyfriend one more day!"