Enforcer Manual
Chapter 524: Differential Treatment_1

Chapter 524: Chapter 524: Differential Treatment_1

As the investigation into the Purple Wisteria Group deepened, Lu Xiang felt that the entire event seemed to become increasingly fantastical.

She had originally thought that the Purple Wisteria Group was an industry of the Conservative Faction, and Qi He’s real purpose was to cause a diversion, using them to strike at industries of rival factions. After all, within the territory of the United Government, the Purple Wisteria Academy was second only to the Morning Star in terms of reputation. Moreover, because they recruited only Newborns with the potential for Psychic Abilities every year, they had an even greater sense of mystique compared to Morning Star.

However, upon investigation, Lu Xiang was surprised to discover that the Purple Wisteria Group was one of the joint enterprises of the Ragus Foundation. The founder of the Purple Wisteria was a member of the standing Foundation Council, and not long ago, the Purple Wisteria Group had invited members of the Foundation Council for an on-site inspection, introducing them to the company’s business and the prospects of the academy.

As a representative of the Ragus Foundation, Qi He naturally participated in the event.

"Does he intend to strike against his own allies?"

Although Qi He emphasized his appreciation for sincere communication during the meeting, this seemed to be a little too genuine.

It was just like revealing your true identity as a duck to the other party during the ’exchange of sincerity’ segment.

"I don’t think necessarily so,"

Song Lan, who had returned to the office and nestled into her "nest," said, "This could be a trap. Didn’t he say so? The company has already developed a secret weapon targeted at Psychics."

In "Sea X King," this thing’s effect was no different from Sea-Prism Stone.

Qi He’s ascent to the position of a representative of the Ragus Foundation could not have relied on his advocated sincere communication. In Song Lan’s view, he had sincerely informed them of an overt plot.

According to their investigation, the Purple Wisteria Group was likely one of the organizations that delved deepest into the research of Psychic Abilities in this world. Compared to The First Region’s Psychic Research Institute, they leaned more toward "practical" research, providing them with a wealth of real research material through the students they recruited every year.

And the reason the Purple Wisteria Academy was known as the most mysterious institution of the United Government was because there was virtually no information available online about their curriculum.

The academy operated on a year-round closed management system. Parents of students could only see their children during holidays, and even the school’s address remained a mystery to this day.

"Informants" constantly used this as a starting point to write sensational articles, claiming to reveal the true nature of the school. However, each time, they were exposed post-event as marketing accounts seeking to gain popularity.

According to the enrollment procedure outlined in the Purple Wisteria Academy’s prospectus, students had to fill out relevant information during registration and also go to the local Purple Wisteria Group for a Psychic Ability baseline test. Only students who passed the test could enter the next phase of the process.

All subsequent steps up to admission were confidential. After passing the Psychic Ability baseline test, parents only needed to wait at home for the school to make the next contact.

As for other news, it was mostly about the important departments employing outstanding graduates of the academy, which was very appealing to most citizens as even the basic testing at Purple Wisteria was free of charge—the school’s main selling point was a strategy of "high benefits, completely free."

"Perhaps they’ve already developed a secret weapon that can counter all Psychics, and our investigation is playing right into their hands,"

Song Lan fully employed her characteristic concern and began to analyze carefully.

Despite not knowing where the Purple Wisteria Academy was, at least they could determine that the school wasn’t in the seventeenth region, and Dream Manufacture in the seventeenth region had already faced sanctions.

And he, as someone who had just returned home not long ago, now only wanted to stay at home and had no desire to travel for work.

"What about you? Do you think the secret weapon they developed is effective against you?"

Lu Xiang asked curiously.

She had heard of restraint devices for Psychics, which had already become one of the standard weapons in the high-level action departments, and not even the Rebel Army’s executive-level Psychics like the Witch of the Snow, Aishi, had any solutions against the restraints.

If it weren’t for Song Lan releasing her from the western suburbs prison initially, she might as well have resigned herself to being escorted back to The First Region by Pero for trial.

But on the other hand, she always felt that Song Lan was different from other Psychics; he seemed to be unrestricted by the norms and regulations proposed by research institutions.

"Effective!"

Song Lan once again confidently and without hesitation answered the question, emphasizing her point, "Not just effective, but extremely effective!"

Lu Xiang raised an eyebrow.

Last time she asked Song Lan if he could reverse time, he had the same attitude.

"Oh? Have these restraints been used on you before?"

"That, they have not."

"Then how do you know they’ll work on you?"

"Because I’m afraid of pain."

Song Lan said confidently. Just yesterday, he accidentally bumped the back of his hand against the measuring instrument in the medical office, and it hurt him for a whole afternoon, preventing him from working normally. And just the thought of the sensation of being electrocuted all over made it clear to him that for someone who hated pain, the effect would definitely be outstanding.

His answer left Lu Xiang in silence.

For a moment, she didn’t know how to refute Song Lan because, according to her long-term observations and examinations, as long as you discounted his Spiritual Energy, Song Lan’s physical strength was at a very ordinary level, even weaker than hers.

But at the same time, she felt that even if you set aside the illegal industry itself, this was indeed a question worth discussing.

"What will you do then if one day they use such a device on you?"

This was not an alarmist statement.

If Song Lan’s true identity were ever discovered by the United Government, they would very likely use these devices designed for Psychics on Song Lan.

For the United Government, Song Lan was not just a threat; his ability was an immensely convenient tool for those in higher positions.

Lu Xiang believed that if the higher-ups discovered the true nature of Song Lan’s abilities, they would definitely try every means to make him work for them.

To reverse time, to change fate.

It would allow companies and families to no longer fear any enemy, keeping their rule at the peak forever.

At this thought, Lu Xiang suddenly got up and walked over to Song Lan. Under his puzzled gaze, she cuffed his hands behind his back, "Suppose like this, with handcuffs controlling your hands, what would you do?"

If Song Lan’s abilities were not enough to break free from the handcuffs, then she would have to consider teaching him some lock-picking skills.

Perhaps one day in the future, these seemingly insignificant skills would play a crucial role.

"Before that, I have a question."

"Yes?"

"In this simulation, is it you who has handcuffed me, or is it them?"

"Does that make a difference?"

"Of course, it does."

"Then just assume you’re being controlled by those crazy scientists..."

Before she could finish, Song Lan suddenly disappeared from her line of sight, and the handcuffs that originally confined his arms fell onto the sofa.

His voice came from behind her, "If it were them, I suppose something like this would happen."