(39) The potential test result

The clapping subsided as the official entered the hall. 

Everyone's attention was quickly attracted to the middle of the room, where Lucas just finished the ceremony of cutting his cake. Pieces of cake were being distributed to everyone even as the official arrived before Lucas. 

"You must be Lucas, I assume." A middle-aged man with a suitcase stared right at Lucas.

"Yes." Lucas nodded his head calmly. 

"Please take a seat comfortably, I will proceed with testing your potential immediately." The man began opening the suitcase, caring only to quickly finish his job for the day. 

As the official instructed, Lucas sat on the sofa and quietly waited for him to do his thing. 

Two bracelets connected to the wire were put on both of Lucas's hands. The wire connecting to the suitcase further had a tablet connected to it too — held by the official. 

"This might sting a little but don't try to resist it with your mana. I will start with the count of three." The official had experienced many kids start crying just with this simple 'sting'. Hence he professionally handled the situation to give Lucas a little more time to get ready. 

"One....two...."

[Manipulation of the potential device: C >> S+ rank — 1,000 villain points.] 

Lucas brought this effect immediately as the count reached three. Like the official said as if a low current flowed into his body, he felt insects crawling all over his body. 

"Alright....thanks for the cooperation." the official smiled in appreciation, seeing Lucas not even flinch and even looking satisfied instead. 

[Willpower has increased by +0.1]

Just by Lucas trying to overcome this amount of pain, his willpower increased slightly. 

The official looked through the tablet in his hand, showing a shocked expression. 

"What happened?" Terence questioned with anticipation. 

"....The full body scan shows that your son has the potential of an 'S+' rank. As you might know, the scanner's limit is the S rank, the meaning of S+ means that your son might even be able to rise to rank SS." 

The silence in the hall was immediately filled with buzzing murmurs of the guests. 

"Wow, is that for real?" 

"Rank SS? There are only eight people who could reach that rank even through the whole Survile right?" 

"Yeah....that means he could reach the peak of the current society in the future." 

A few guest's eyes shined, they stared at Lucas with a look that was a mixture of jealousy and greed. 

The official made a note and didn't stay for long after that. 

The people were already crowding around Lucas, congratulating him unceasingly. 

Dinner was served a few hours later, marking the end of the party. 

However, unknowingly to anyone, two people vanished alongside Lucas himself. 

In a room filled with luxurious ornaments and furniture, Lucas and other three people were present. 

"If you don't mind, we can eat dinner while continuing to chat." Terence offered with a smile. 

"Huhu, it's alright, I want to talk without any interruptions, we can eat dinner anytime anyway." The woman who appeared to be in her early twenties, giggled while glancing at Lucas. 

[Name: Thermise 

Age: 41

Supportive aura: 94,750

Special support: The owner of the whole entertainment and music industry.] 

'Her age and appearance do not match up at all! I mean...I don't mind as long as she appears this beutiful, but still...isn't the age too much?.' Lucas controlled his face with all his might to not frown. 

Well, if Thermise were to offer to sleep with Lucas, he would still accept without batting an eye. 

'...She is like a noble beauty with those purple hair and blue eyes. I have the urge to ask her out this very instant...Does she have a daughter? I don't think it would be strange if she had! Normal tropes do go like this, the protagonist wins over her daughter, becoming the owner of the whole music industry in the process.' 

Lucas's mind worked at lightning speed, making Thermise's daughter his next target for conquering after Katlyn. 

Next Lucas looked at the other middle-aged man. 

[Ding! Detected a villain.]

[Name: Blackjack

Age: 52

Villain aura 151,600

Special ability: The black thunder lord — SS rank skill card.] 

'I think the villain aura is low, knowing he is a Rank S hunter.' Lucas could only tilt his head regarding this, he wasn't aware of the situation in the underground or black market after all. 

The conversation between Terence and Thermise ended quickly. With Terence staying shut tactfully. 

"I guess this is our first time meeting, I'm Thermise. Let's sit comfortably as we continue our conversation." Thermise smiled beautifully at Lucas. 

Shaking hands with Thermise, Lucas sat back on the sofa and returned a smile to her. 

"I have heard Miss Name from my sister, she had invited me to meet Miss Thermise a while back after all. But, unfortunately, I couldn't because of some emergencies." Lucas apologetically bowed his head slightly. 

"That's alright. I wanted to meet you for a long time actually. Both my daughter and I became your fans by listening to the song you posted on the Wiber website. Unluckily, because of the test that will be presented by the anti-clock academy soon, I couldn't allow her to come here." 

Listening to Thermise speak, Lucas's eyes flashed with a bright light. 

'She has a strict attitude towards her daughter. This might be helpful later on. But...she really is buttering me up nonstop. My fan? That's obviously bullshit...' Lucas looked at his villain system interface. 

[Current relationship level: 2 points (friendly)]

If Thermise was a fan, her relationship level with Lucas should have been at least at the adoration level — 5 points.

The blackjack patiently waited for Thermise to finish her business. 

After talking pleasantries for a while, Thermise got to the point at last. 

"As you might know from my identity, I'm a hardcore fan of Music. I would like to offer a contract to you, I hope you might consider signing it in the future." 

Getting a contract directly from the CEO like Thermise was very rare, this itself could be considered a special perk. As the party who initiated the contract gets noted down too, people would understand the value of Lucas immediately if they just took a single glance. 

Lucas silently picked up the contract and began going through it quickly. It was not a simple contract, but a magical oath. 

'There aren't any demerits at all, as I thought she didn't try to cross the line. Monetization, personalized help, and a high position at once when signed. The amount they are willing to pay monthly is almost a million too if I don't count the amount I will receive from what my songs make.' 

Lucas didn't see anything that needed modifications. Hence, he gazed at Thermise with a serious expression, the real conversation will begin now.