"You misunderstood, I just wanted to find Lin Wuming for something," Captain Terestina explained. "The reason I was lingering at the door was because Lin Wuming was still resting, and I didn't want to intrude rashly and disturb him."
She had given this explanation many times, but the two girls in front of her completely ignored it, so Captain Terestina could only place her hope on Lin Wuming.
"Alright, Hu Feng, don't be so nervous," Lin Wuming said, getting up from the hospital bed and walking over. "Captain Terestina, may I ask what you need me for?"
"Just a routine visit and investigation," Captain Terestina chuckled dryly. "Regarding the details of yesterday's case in the underground street, I have some questions I'd like to ask Lin Wuming."
"Coincidentally, I also have something I'd like to ask the Captain," Lin Wuming said.
Fairly speaking, Captain Terestina's visit was completely reasonable. As a member of Anti-Skill and the leader of the "Advanced Skill Rescue Team", she certainly had the reason and qualification to conduct an investigation.
However, Captain Terestina had only recently returned, and coupled with her special identity, there was inevitably some disconnect between her and the overall atmosphere of the "Anti-Skill" organization.
One must know that as a vast organization covering the entire city, there are inevitably many "unspoken rules" that exist only through everyone's tacit understanding.
For example, regarding the special existence that is "Lin Wuming"—his relationship with Anti-Skill, and how to deal with him...
No one had yet instructed Captain Terestina on such matters.
Although Lin Wuming is a "student" and Guards are "teachers", the only one who can truly face Lin Wuming in the capacity of a "teacher" is probably his Guardian, Huangquanchuan Aisui.
Previously, Captain Haiya had also acted quite tough, but ever since Lin Wuming obtained the title of "Nameless Board Member", which was tacitly approved by the Board of Directors, even Captain Haiya completely gave up on continuing to track and investigate him.
Not to mention, Lin Wuming is also surrounded by a group of "personal Guards"—primarily composed of the young ladies from the Shokuhou Faction, a powerful group possessing strength, wealth, and influence.
Even though Lin Wuming himself is not difficult to get along with, his outer "defensive circle" is very troublesome.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, the task of dealing with Lin Wuming is handed over to Huangquanchuan Aisui. After all, Huangquanchuan Aisui is not only the Guardian of both Lin Wuming and Hu Feng Toumi, but also has a decent relationship with Shokuhou Misaki, and is considered someone who can exert effective influence over them.
At this moment, Captain Terestina, who was being strictly guarded by several girls, finally understood—why her colleagues showed such subtle expressions when she said she was coming to investigate the situation with Lin Wuming.
—Tsk, is this a way to suppress a Newcomer? To make me look foolish here?
Captain Terestina rolled her eyes internally, but she wasn't particularly nervous in her heart.
Because her purpose for being here was indeed official business; she wanted to investigate the specific situation from yesterday.
—Even if "Mental Out" is present, she can't fault me for anything.
After the girl with the fierce expression lowered her guard, Captain Terestina finally breathed a sigh of relief and gained more understanding of Lin Wuming.
—Putting other things aside for now, at least he has considerable control over his "personal Guards". He's quite capable, no wonder my grandfather noticed him so early.
Captain Terestina is not fundamentally a teacher. She grew up on the "dark side", so she doesn't particularly care about issues like "face".
After all, in the "real world", strength determines everything, and the strong have the right to act as they please.
With the guard lifted and free movement restored, Captain Terestina acted as if nothing had happened, pulling out a candy box from her pocket.
"Excellent, misunderstanding cleared. Let's have a good talk, Lin Wuming."
With a rattling sound, a bright yellow, flat, round candy fell into her palm.
Captain Terestina picked up the candy, popped it into her mouth, and continued shaking the box.
"Want one?" She looked at the boys and girls in the room. "But the flavor is random."
"No, no need," Lin Wuming shook his head. "Let's start quickly."
"You're right," Captain Terestina nodded, taking out a tablet to prepare for recording. "First, regarding yesterday's incident, after investigation, there are still some unclear points, so I need Lin Wuming, as one of the parties involved, to confirm them."
Saying this, Captain Terestina glanced at the girls in the hospital room: "To save time, I'll ask the questions directly. First, regarding that intruder..."
Lin Wuming had always patiently cooperated with Anti-Skill's investigation work, and as long as it didn't involve his own secrets, he would tell everything he knew, holding nothing back.
This actually surprised Captain Terestina. She had originally thought today's investigation would just be a formality, but she didn't expect to actually gain something!
Captain Terestina had just returned from studying abroad and was in a period of rapid career advancement after joining Anti-Skill. Her desire to achieve success was genuine.
Therefore, she was very satisfied with Lin Wuming's cooperation.
When the other party was nearly finished asking questions, Lin Wuming suddenly spoke up proactively: "Captain Terestina—the Runaway Ability Law Analysis Induced Explosion Experiment."
The woman's expression instantly froze, but then quickly regained composure.
Rattle, rattle, after pouring out another candy, Captain Terestina said, "After all, I've never hidden my identity... It's not strange that you could find out about that experiment. But I'm not trying to shirk responsibility, that experiment—besides my grandfather being the lead researcher, actually doesn't have much to do with me, you know. I wasn't even a member of the project team."
"But you were the first test subject for the 'Ability Body Crystal' experiment," Lin Wuming said.
"This..." Captain Terestina spread her hands. "According to the 'Hero's' criteria, I, as a test subject, should be considered a victim who needs to be rescued, not a target for subjugation, right?"
"Don't worry, there won't be any subjugation," Lin Wuming said. "However, I need the Ability Body Crystal obtained from that experiment back then—as the first test subject, you should still have it, right?"
"Huh?" Captain Terestina was stunned. She hadn't expected that what Lin Wuming wanted was that.
In an instant, Captain Terestina's mind raced—the legendary "Hero" Lin Wuming wouldn't suddenly mention the Ability Body Crystal for no reason; he must have discovered something...
Moreover, Captain Terestina did indeed keep a sample of the initial Ability Body Crystal.
