Light Fortress-Chapter 52 - 50 Curtain Call
52: Chapter 50 Curtain Call
52 -50 Curtain Call
A breeze blew through the classroom curtains.
The noon sunlight was a bit scorching.
With only two or three hours left until the evaluation began, this Transcendent evaluation, originally anticipated to last at least ten to fifteen hours or possibly even the entire day, had concluded entirely.
In every sense of the word, concluded.
Three Nightmare Sealing Items had each completed their Dream Interpretation.
This was an unexpected outcome for everyone, including the five evaluators… to complete the Dream Interpretation of three Nightmare Sealing Items in one breath was an impossible task for a newcomer.
Gu Shen had not only accomplished that but also set three new records.
It was hard to describe this young man’s talent for Dream Interpretation with words… Even lavish praise like ‘one in ten thousand’ seemed pale, perhaps ‘unprecedented’ would be more apt.
The Grand Judge looked at the Ghost Cage lying in front of him with a pained expression, the antique lantern’s oil-paper skin had cracked open, the constantly burning spirit flame inside was heavily damaged, barely alive, with just a wisp remaining.
His expression was indescribably complex.
The Sealing Item that had accompanied him for over a decade had been damaged by a newcomer in a dream… This youngster truly deserved the “S-class” rating; his Extraordinary Power far surpassed that of his peers.
“The evaluation is over,”
Judge Tang sighed softly, a look of perplexity crossing his icy, mountain-like face, he seriously said, “I have one last question… Gu Shen, what is your Extraordinary Ability?”
Gu Shen opened his mouth.
He recalled the scenes within the Ghost Cage, falling into deep thought.
Chu Ling’s words surfaced in his mind.
[“Gu Shen, haven’t you always been curious about what your Extraordinary Ability is?”]
[“Soon, you will see it.”]
In the Ghost Cage’s dream, that casual wave of his hand, which tore apart all the evil thoughts in the entire world… was that his Extraordinary Ability?
Or was it just… a dream?
“It’s… light…”
Gu Shen’s voice was also filled with confusion, he murmured, “This power is strong and requires a great cost to use.
But in the ‘Ghost Cage’, I felt its presence.”
The Grand Judge sat up straight, his expression turning extremely solemn.
“Light?”
It sounded like a Natural type of Extraordinary Power… obviously, a high-ranking ability.
“No… not light…”
Recalling the scenery from the dream, Gu Shen murmured, “In the Ghost Cage, I saw the entire dream engulfed by evil thoughts, order collapsed, but when I used ‘it’, the darkness was torn apart, rather than saying that the power is ‘light’, it’s more accurate to say that the power created ‘light’.”
All evaluators unconsciously exchanged glances; they saw confusion written on each other’s faces.
“Based on Gu Shen’s description, this type of Extraordinary Power is not recorded on the known Transcendent Genealogy Map.” Lin Beizhu pondered for a moment and slowly said, “Clearly, this is a new type of Extraordinary Power… Based on the recent description, it should possess characteristics of both Natural and Spiritual categories, and most likely combines the traits of ‘Tearing’ and ‘Blazing Light’.”
Gu Shen was startled upon hearing this.
Tearing and Blazing Light.
It was indeed a coincidence… the power he used in the dream perfectly matched the scene of the fire incident.
He didn’t explain anything, just silently clenched his fist, feeling the remnants of the dream.
“May we see it in action?” Judge Tang asked solemnly.
“We would like to take a look.”
Gu Shen looked embarrassed; he certainly wished to wave his hand like in the dream, tearing the entire world like paper… but reality did not allow such a flamboyant gesture.
His wave of the hand would only affect the air.
“I currently…
cannot master it proficiently,” Gu Shen came up with a flawless excuse, saying, “The fire incident triggered it because my life was threatened, and my potential erupted… In everyday life, I cannot use this power freely, but in special dreams, I seem to be able to use ‘it’.”
Because in the Ghost Cage, he truly sensed the presence of Extraordinary Power.
Gu Shen exhaled a long sigh of relief.
Even pretending became much more convincing.
“Hmm… a power too strong often comes with a great cost; it seems to be a formidable weapon.” The Grand Judge nodded, “It appears that you will need a considerably long time to explore how to use this Extraordinary Power.
This is something no one can help you with, you must rely on yourself.”
Gu Shen thought to himself, “These big shots really are meticulous, I don’t even need to say anything…
They almost completely summed up my Extraordinary Power.”
“Very well.
Wait in the next room.
We still have some matters to discuss,” the Grand Judge said, sounding somewhat weary.
Gu Shen was invited to the next room.
The members of the review panel exchanged glances. ƒrēenovelkiss.com
Even though Gu Shen’s review performance was perfect, a look of concern still lingered in their eyes—the denunciation report was not yet concluded, which was the biggest trouble.
“Ding-a-ling-a-ling.”
Just then, Judge Tang’s phone rang.
The Grand Judge furrowed his brows.
He answered the call.
It was Han Dang’s voice on the other end.
“Hello…”
Han Dang spoke softly, “Judge Tang, it’s about the denunciation report…
I wish to withdraw that report.”
“…”
After a moment of silence, Judge Tang chose to put the call on speaker, placing his phone on the table, allowing everyone in the review team to hear Han Dang’s voice.
The Grand Judge tapped the file lightly and asked unhurriedly, “Han Dang, by ‘withdraw,’ do you mean to withdraw the document from the review team and transfer it to the East Continent Council, or to withdraw it entirely?”
“To withdraw it completely.”
Han Dang chuckled softly, with an apologetic tone, “We made a mistake with this.
I am truly sorry…
if it’s convenient, I hope you could discard this denunciation report…”
“Damn it!”
The Grand Judge interrupted furiously, “Do you not realize how serious the accusations in this report are?
To submit it and then just withdraw it!
What do you take the special review team for?!”
There was a dead silence on the other end of the phone.
“Where’s your evidence?” Judge Tang coldly said, “Didn’t you claim to have proof sufficient to substantiate the report?”
Han Dang couldn’t utter a single word.
“To impeach Zhou Jiren, you really stop at nothing, exhausting all stratagems.”
The Grand Judge said expressionlessly, “Making things up, framing a newcomer, Gu Shen was nearly killed by you…
I will report this to the council exactly as it happened; you’d better warn Zhu Wang to prepare himself mentally!”
After speaking,
He hung up.
On the other end of the phone, Han Dang, his black hair like seaweed, was pressed against the wall while the phone used for the call was bound and suspended mid-air.
Han Dang’s throat felt blocked.
After the call was disconnected…
the phone, pulled by the hair, was stuffed into Han Dang’s pocket.
He stared sternly at Luo Er, his eyes filled with resentment and anger.
That phone call and the withdrawn case were actually not his intention, but his voice uncontrollably came through.
“Your gaze is quite intriguing,” Senior Sister Luo said, sitting in a chair and laughing, “Compared to the charges Gu Shen was facing…
your troubles are nothing, at most some criticisms from the council.”
“This matter, as of now…
has reached a perfect conclusion, hasn’t it?”
Luo Er stood up, approached Han Dang, and said word by word, “Of course…
to make absolutely sure, we need to add something, if I recall correctly, it’s a maneuver you’re quite fond of.”
“Han Dang.”
The moment Senior Sister Luo’s eyes met Han Dang’s—
The Spiritual Domain suddenly opened!
Han Dang’s eyes instantly became blank, and the voice echoing in his mind seemed to possess limitless Magic Power.
“You came to Da Teng City to investigate the ‘fire case,’ and after submitting the denunciation report…
you found your investigation was flawed, chose to withdraw the report voluntarily, you will feel guilty, and genuinely repent for your actions.”
Han Dang’s consciousness struggled briefly, then was overwhelmed.
The final voice told him,
“After a sleep, you will forget everything that happened here, return to Dadu District, and accept the council’s punishment.”
