3 Further Explanation

Inside the operation room, a table conference is held between Noah, Doctor Wilson, Mel, and Kevin.

"So what you're saying that when you were in trouble, time slowed down?!"

Kevin slammed the table at the excitement of the discovery of Noah's powers. His big smile was so radiating that Noah and the others were blinded by his light.

"So anyway, what other things did you notice?"

"Oh, right.."

Noah explained during the battle. When Kevin appeared out of nowhere, time froze.

Noah thought time froze but looking at it closely, it was moving so slightly. Although time slowed down, so was his body. He can't move and his movements are the same or even slower than Kevin.

"I see. It does not look like your body turned lightning speed but I think it's just your brain."

"My brain?"

"Yes, you said that it looked like time slowed down but maybe, your brain accelerated to the point that it's faster than your body can react."

"Ohh, I see..."

Noah just sat there blankly as he decided to activate his powers again. He closed his eyes as he tried to focus deep beneath his mind. It looked liked electricity sparked in his brain as he woke up to see the world slow down.

Of course, he also couldn't move but the fact that the brain is faster and processes more information, he felt like he became smarter. He can imagine an accurate model of the room.

He can see the spider hiding behind the bookshelf, the small wound beneath Kevin's legs. It's like he has eyes in every direction, and for some reason, he can even tell what fabric the white coat doctor Wilson is wearing.

"So how were you able to catch my flashy punch?"

Kevin asked as his excitement didn't seem to vanish. Noah snapped and instinctively came out of his powers, so Noah decided to answer after a sigh.

"Well, you see. When time slowed-down, my body had enough time to be ready. Even though I can't move, my mind can prepare the attacks after time continues."

"Even so, how did you—"

"I grabbed the top of your wrist and below your arm, and kicked your legs at the same time to throw you out of momentum. Since you were fast and light, you easily lose balance."

"Also, since I work at construction sites. I got plenty of physical workouts" — Noah continued.

"What?! Isn't that overpowered?"

Kevin slammed the table once more as his eyes shined in awe, his jaw dropped and he looked like he was drooling. (Hey, that's gross.)

"Oh yeah, what type are you?"

"Oh?"

Kevin snapped out and got hooked by the question.

"I'm just a Normal Control-Type."

"What's that?"

Kevin scratched his head as Noah asked. The room went silent as even Doctor Wilson was surprised.

"You idiot! Because you always work, you never cared about Activated Humans!"

Mel shouted as she karate chopped Noah. Noah's head suddenly grew a small hill as Mel stood up and explained the three types of Activated Humans.

Last time, Doctor Wilson explained the Transformation-Type.

Mel explained the second type — Control-Type and Hybrid-Type.

Control Type also has two sub-types: Normal and Special Control.

Normal Control is what you call an ordinary transformation and it's the most common Activation a human can get. Although it's ordinary, there are still activated humans, their overall stats rise up to become superhuman and there have been many Activated Humans that were Normal-Control Types but became legends through their brute strength.

Special Control is as rare as Liquification. It can control certain elements, depending on the user, and it is one of the most powerful range-based activations. One has been able to control the weather and one has been able to cause tsunamis. Although those things need a mountain of mana to produce, it is all possible.

"So to speak simply. Transformation-Types are the control of inside the body and Control-types are the control of outside the body."

Noah rose his hands as he asked an important question.

"So isn't normal control-types Transformation?"

"Brother, you're an idiot..." (What?")

Mel answered as she continued, "The sole weapon of a normal-type Activation is their mana. Since they cannot control what's inside their body, they can only control the mana that is present in the air. So through intense training, they manipulate the mana around them and coat their bodies with protective mana, giving them a more powerful offense and defense than ordinary people"

"20 years ago, when Activated People first appeared. Normal-Type Activation was deemed useless until someone discovered they can control mana and coated their body to protect themselves." — Doctor Wilson joined the explanation as Mel gave him a thumbs up.

Kevin stood up as he rose his index finger.

"Let me show ya."

Kevin said as he continued, "This is a normal finger." He said as he slowly poked the table but nothing happened, "And this... is a mana-coated finger."

Kevin slowly pulled his finger to the table once more when Noah realized that Kevin wasn't even touching the table, Kevin slowly made a hole of the table below the finger was pushing. It was like something invisible in Kevin's finger was pushing the table down-wards — like an invisible armor.

"Since ya still don't know how to manipulate your mana properly, ya still can't see me coated in mana."

"So you coated your whole body with mana?"

"Yep!" Kevin answered.

Noah was surprised and although his face showed no interest. Inside, he was jumping all around. Noah was thinking of all the cool things he could do and Mel noticed he was slightly smiling. She was happy.

"So are you going to be a hunter?"

"Huh?"

Noah snapped and the question shocked him. His brows rose up as he looked at Mel who knew exactly what Noah was thinking.

"I.. still don't know."

Noah's eyes squinted and his head lowered as he feared dying in battle, leaving his sister behind. He stood up as he opened the door, "I will think it through." He said before leaving.

"Brother..." Mel felt guilty as all her life, Noah has been protecting him. Even going as far as working for Mel's education since Mel mentioned she wanted to be a teacher. She knew Noah frowned because of her and she felt down because of it.

She gripped her fist tight as she tried hard to hold back her tears.

"Brother, you idiot."