I’m Really Scared
Chapter 212: Future S-Class Certified by the Authorities

Why must the Special Security Group rely on psychological evaluations to determine if an Esper is dangerous? Because every Esper, to varying degrees, inevitably has psychological issues.

This has almost become an unproven natural law.

Espers come from normal society but are themselves “abnormal.” Before realizing they don’t fit in with normal people, they often go through a lengthy process.

During this process, anything can happen.

So, even for someone as unusual as Guan Shan, it’s really just standard fare.

For Lin Shuman, her biggest psychological issue might be her abilities.

It’s hard to imagine the despair and helplessness Lin Shuman felt when she returned home one day to find the locks changed, her key unable to open any door in the world, and no place to call home.

She, like that key, had become something the world abandoned.

Guan Shan could hardly imagine how, after such an experience, she could remain so righteous and even somewhat naive, filled with goodwill toward the world.

For instance, tripping Jiang Siyan into the hospital and unconditionally helping Guan Shan establish a shelter.

By normal development, she should be shouting “It’s not me, it’s the world that’s wrong,” and then go black and start wreaking havoc on society...

It seems Lin Wu’s influence on her was significant, and she was optimistic enough herself.

Lin Shuman didn’t resent her abilities but continued to use them to help the Special Security Group combat crime, full of positive energy.

Guan Shan quietly handed her a tissue, asking, “So Lin Wu found you then? And you joined the Special Security Group until now… you never tried going back to find your parents?”

Lin Shuman steadied her emotions, sadly saying, “I went back. But by the time I could control my abilities freely, three years had passed. They were so deeply affected by my ability that they completely forgot about me, moved elsewhere, and had a new child.”

“If I showed up then and lifted my ability, it would probably be even more unbearable for them, right?”

Lin Shuman buried her face in the tissue, her voice muffled, “It’s not their fault. It’s just because I couldn’t control my abilities. Why make them suffer this pain too? Anyway, I’m doing well in the Special Security Group, can support myself, and even help others.”

Guan Shan consoled her, “If they knew, they’d be very proud.”

Lin Shuman suddenly lifted her head, clenching her fists, “Even though they don’t remember me, I still have to live well. If I die and my ability lifts, they’d be even more heartbroken.”

“…” Guan Shan didn’t know whether to feel sad or happy for her.

Lin Shuman blinked, then remembered, “Oh, I got accepted into Hangzhou High School. So we almost became classmates.”

Guan Shan was surprised. He and Shen Dinghua graduated from Hangzhou High.

“Really? That’s quite a coincidence. Even if we didn’t become classmates, we’re colleagues now.”

Guan Shan felt a bit amazed. The world is neither too big nor too small, but such coincidences are indeed fateful.

Lin Shuman smiled, “Youhao Team might be just a start for you, but for me, it’s home.”

Guan Shan shrugged, “As long as we’re in the Special Security Group, we’re colleagues.”

“And I’m only a C-class right now. Who knows what’ll happen in the future?”

Lin Shuman shook her head, sighing softly, “That’s because you don’t know. Having the central adjustment team personally come to evaluate you is rare. Aside from you, only three others have had that.”

Guan Shan was stunned, “Huh?”

He thought everyone had this. It turned out to be special treatment?! That means he’s more noticed than he thought…

Lin Shuman counted on her fingers, “Cheng Xinghuo, special-class, eventually S-class. Feng Qingyi, element-type, also S-class. And the so-called ‘human limit,’ Xie Chen, physical-type, also S-class.”

“Though not all S-classes get this attention, those who do all end up as S-classes.”

Guan Shan’s mouth twitched, “So…”

Lin Shuman looked serious, “So, once this news spreads, you’re recognized by the central adjustment team as a future S-class.”

Guan Shan: “…”

As everyone knows, a tall tree attracts the wind.

He might now be seen by many as a talent too dangerous to be left alone.

Lin Shuman saw his face change and quickly comforted, “Actually, you don’t need to worry too much. The central adjustment team assigning you to a secret mission is also a form of protection. At least foreign forces won’t get a chance…”

Guan Shan’s expression was complicated, “No, that’s not my concern.”

What he worried about was that the abilities he’d shown so far weren’t particularly outstanding. Even if he did take down a ‘Drone Bee,’ it was just a Brain Domain Developer Esper.

Why was the central adjustment team doing this? They shouldn’t have realized that Guan Shan’s abilities weren’t just his Esper power.

So, the only value he could have was that he could stir up trouble.

So far, Guan Shan had provoked at least four major factions. And the hospital mission hinted at an underlying interest chain.

It’s likely they wanted to use Guan Shan as bait!

After a bit of thinking, Guan Shan understood the central adjustment team’s intentions. These high-ranking Espers wouldn’t act without purpose. He was probably being used as a pawn by these big shots.

Perhaps… he shouldn’t get too close to official organizations.

But it was too late now. He’d have to hide as much as he could.

—

After sending Lin Shuman off, Guan Shan quietly returned to the bedroom. Shen Dinghua was still asleep, but he couldn’t sleep. He got up to check the breakthrough mission, seeing that there were only two days left.

[Breakthrough Mission: Zoo (not started)]

[Requirement: Reach level 20; follow the guide to start the specified simulation scene at midnight in two days.]

[Note: Don’t believe anything they say.]

[*Note: The breakthrough mission is very difficult. Please make full preparations before attempting it.]

Guan Shan definitely wanted to make full preparations. He decided to clear out the store first.

Currently, he had 134,042 game coins. The store only had [Toy Bear] and [Lucky Pot x10], costing 13,000 in total, leaving him with 121,042.

Taking a deep breath, Guan Shan used [Lucky Pot x10].

“Ten consecutive draws! Hope I get something good!”