Chapter 15: Just use this to test the cadres?

Hearing this, Chu Cheng immediately thought of the classic phrase "I'm not human anymore."

"When the infection level exceeds 100%, the infected person may awaken extraordinary abilities," Chen Meiyue continued. "The possible manifestations are all kinds of strange abilities. Maybe it's elemental control, maybe it's perception enhancement, maybe it's just a larger span of physical body strengthening, or maybe it's other abilities with different styles..."

"So they're like super-powered humans," Chu Cheng said, understanding.

He realized that, just like DC and Marvel superheroes, infected people could have all kinds of strange and unique abilities, some useful, some useless. He wondered if there were infected people who had the ability to communicate with fish...

"Yes, that's one way to look at it," Chen Meiyue nodded. "The physical strength of ordinary capable people is still within the controllable range. Modern technology and thermal weapons are enough to deal with it. We haven't found any infected people who can withstand the firepower of modern weapons.

"But the problem is that the abilities of many infected people are not based on brute force. Some of them have very strange abilities that are hard to guard against. That's the most terrifying thing about infected people."

Chu Cheng roughly understood. He realized that, from the perspective of modern science, no matter how mutated or strengthened an organism is, it is absolutely impossible for all carbon-based organisms to survive a firestorm.

But if it is a superpower with unique functions, it is different, especially in situations where the identity of the other party or the type of ability is unknown, making it challenging to deal with.

"Infected people may possess terrifying powers, and those with an infection coefficient of more than 100% have a high probability of being completely mentally out of control, exhibiting unpredictable mental symptoms.

Note that this doesn't mean they've lost their minds. Although many infected people are mentally unstable, their thinking is clear and organized. They know precisely what they want to do and will plan accordingly, making them exceptionally dangerous."

Chu Cheng quickly understood the advantages and disadvantages. A crazy person is not scary, but a crazy person with a plan is.

Coincidentally, when it comes to catching lunatics, Master Batman is second to none, and no one dares to be the first. Throughout the 80 years of Gotham's history, the most renowned landmark is undoubtedly the illustrious Arkham Asylum.

In his 80 years of comics, the Dark Knight ran to Arkham every week, perhaps more frequently than returning to his own manor, and had vast experience communicating with all sorts of lunatics, even his professional counterparts.

"But there are no absolutes in the world, and the infected are no exception. Not all infected people will have mental problems," Chen Meiyue continued. "There are some who have been exposed to the infection and are affected, but the ancient existence cannot influence their spirits."

"They will also experience changes in their bodies, including increased physical strength, heightened vitality, and even the awakening of special abilities, but they will not experience abnormal mental states. These people are what we call idiosyncratics."

Chu Cheng quickly digested the information. In the past two days, he had felt that the world was not quite right. Initially, he thought that he had traveled to a peaceful urban background world, but now it seemed that he had been mistaken.

"Specialists are the group of people who are best at cleaning up the infected and eliminating the source of infection," Chen Meiyue said. "Our Secret Service Ninth Office was established for this purpose. During our missions, there may often be a risk of contact with infected objects or infected people, so our Ninth Office is mainly composed of special people. Even if a special person has not yet awakened any practical abilities and does not have combat effectiveness, we will often absorb them as civilians."

"But specific persons are different from infected persons. The infection coefficient of an infected person can be roughly detected by conventional scanning equipment, but the infection coefficient of a specific person cannot be detected by a simple handheld device. If you want to determine the specific infection coefficient of a specific person, you must conduct a detailed physical examination."

Hearing this, Chu Cheng immediately thought of the physical examination he had received yesterday. He pointed to himself tentatively and asked, "You mean...me?"

"That's right," Chen Meiyue replied with a sweet smile. "Through yesterday's incident, you have proved that you are a special person. Although the results of the physical examination show that your infection level is below 10% and you may not have extraordinary abilities, as a special person, you have obtained the qualification to join the Ninth Division."

Speaking of this, she leaned back, and her graceful figure sank into the soft cushion, her stretched chest standing out in contrast to the girl Tang Li who was working on the tablet next to her.

Every man has a bit of Qiao Feng in his heart, and Chu Cheng is no exception.

Chu Cheng could tell that this beautiful woman was quite cunning. He had reason to believe that she was trying to test him on purpose, and he was disdainful.

A joke, you use this to test potential members?

You don't even know if this melon is ripe or not. What kind of member couldn't handle such a test?

"Of course, even if you are a special person, whether to join or not is completely up to you, and we will not force you," Chen Meiyue continued to explain. "But there is one thing you must know. The infected and the peculiar are incompatible, like natural enemies. Once an infected person discovers the existence of a peculiar person, they will immediately attack them."

Chu Cheng immediately thought of the empty but aggressive eyes that those infected students had looked at him with on campus yesterday, and it still made him shudder to recall.

Thinking about it now, maybe it was because he was not infected that he was attacked by infected people?

Sure enough, it's because I don't want to join forces with lunatics...

Chu Cheng quickly thought of what she meant by saying this.

The implication is that, as a special person, he himself has a physique that is easy to be targeted by lunatics. Joining the organization is also like leaning against a big tree to enjoy the shade and get more protection.

Of course, joining an organization also means that there is a greater probability of being exposed to danger, and it depends on one's own personal choice.

Chu Cheng fell into thought.

It sounds like a really good idea. Eliminating infections and maintaining order is important, but it is even more important for individuals to join the organization to have the opportunity to enter this extraordinary field, gain more intelligence, more resources, and of course, more learning opportunities.

Now that he knew this world was very dangerous, and no one knew when he might suddenly die due to bad luck, eating and waiting to die was naturally not the first choice. Now that he had a choice, he had to work hard even if it was just for self-protection.

In addition, joining the organization had other considerations for Chu Cheng, such as his plug-in. In the game, manipulating the hero to collect points and fragments would inevitably attract the attention of other people, especially the Secret Service Nine. By sneaking into the organization, he could have a better chance to know what they think of the heroes he manipulates and what actions they plan to take, which would also facilitate Chu Cheng's preparations.

"By the way, although this may be relatively minor, the organization's treatment is still good." Chen Meiyue continued, "There is a formal establishment, five insurances and one housing fund, and a monthly salary starting at 50,000, not to mention the year-end bonus..."

"I'm willing to shed my blood for the organization," Chu Cheng expressed his loyalty without saying a word.

Chen Meiyue smiled, and at the same time secretly remembered it in her heart. The reaction to showing off her figure was flat, but the reaction to the salary was fierce. He valued wealth more than beauty...

But in any case, having desires was a good thing, as long as the desires did not get out of control. This little brother could handle it.

While they talked, the buildings passing by outside the window became fewer and fewer, and the car carrying a group of people seemed to have driven out of the city.

Chu Cheng thought of something and asked, "By the way, you don't know if I will agree to join, so you can drive me to the headquarters? What if I say no?"

"Then I have to take you to the headquarters," Chen Meiyue showed a sweet and moving smile again, and said, "Because according to the regulations, civilians like you cannot know. So if you know the truth and don't want to join, we have to take you to the headquarters to erase this part of your memory."

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