Neurolink System in the Modern World
Chapter 114 - 114: Gifted

Inside the confines of a portable military camp office, Kanon occupied one side of a small table while Michael sat across from her.

Their expressions were equally solemn, mirroring the weight of their discussion. Michael, in particular, radiated an air of seriousness . His posture was rigid, and the lines on his forehead etched deeper than usual, hinting at the significance of what he was about to say.

As Kanon studied him, she couldn't help but feel the tension in the room, the unspoken understanding that this conversation held the key to figuring out the answer she had been searching for.

"What do you know about the Whisperer?" she broke the silence. She had been searching for answers for a long time, but her efforts had hit a dead end.

Michael didn't respond immediately. He appeared to be deep in thought, carefully considering his words.

"Do you believe in the supernatural?" he inquired.

"I'm not sure," she admitted, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "But there are things I can't explain, things I've seen ..."

Michael nodded, as if he had expected her answer. Then, he leaned in closer, his expression more serious than before.

"Don't worry, supernaturals don't really exist. Things like vampires and werewolves are nothing more than products of our imagination," he assured her, his tone attempting to dispel her concerns.

"But what about the Whisperer? No matter how much I investigate, I can't find a logical explanation for how  he pushes people to commit suicide. I thought maybe he used blackmail to drive its victims to that point, but after thorough investigation, I found no evidence of that," she explained, her frustration apparent.

Despite being a skilled detective, she remained perplexed by the elusive nature of the Whisperer's crimes.

"I told you that supernaturals don't exist in this world, but something close to it does. Honestly, I'm not supposed to reveal this, as it's highly classified information. So, before I continue, I want to extend an invitation for you to join our team," Michael explained, his voice carrying the weight of secrecy.

He reached into his pocket and retrieved something, then handed it to Kanon.

It was a plain black card with nothing on it.

"What is this thing?" she asked.

"I can't answer that yet. You need to promise to join us first," Michael replied with a serious tone.

Kanon held the card in her hand, her thoughts racing as she weighed her options. Promising to join an unknown organization is reckless. Still, an insatiable curiosity tugged at her, urging her to know the truth.

"Alright, I promise," Kanon replied, a mixture of apprehension and curiosity in her voice.

"Good, then just drop your blood on that card," Michael said, handing her a small knife.

She was momentarily speechless. Why did she need to cut herself to join this organization?

"Don't worry, you'll see something interesting after you do it," Michael assured her after seeing her puzzled face.

"Alright," With a hesitant nod, Kanon accepted the knife and made a small cut on her finger. She watched as a drop of blood fell onto the card, and in that instant, it transformed.

The card now bore intricate gold patterns, with a prominent golden brain with a logo CEREBRUM KOREA.

"Cerebrum Korea," she muttered to herself, and suddenly, the card flashed, transmitting information directly to her brain.

CEREBRUM INTERNATIONAL was an organization that dealt with people known as the "GIFTED." These were individuals who had managed to unlock more than 10% of their brain capacity.

Contrary to the common belief that humans always used 100% of their brains, the truth was that they typically utilized only 1-10% of it. Those who could harness up to 10% were considered to have high IQs.

However, beyond that 10%, IQ was no longer the sole determinant. People developed special abilities linked to their brains, such as photographic memory, the capacity to solve complex problems, accelerated language acquisition, rapid learning, and heightened deductive abilities.

Upon reaching 20%, "Gifted" gained more powerful abilities, including control over adrenaline, enhanced eyesight, improved hearing, better balance, and even the ability to "see" sounds.

At 30%, "Gifted" could influence their own bodies, becoming physically stronger than the average person by controlling the chemicals within their bodies, among other effects. There were various types of abilities that could emerge from unlocking more than 30% of the brain, and these were just a few of the common effects.

However, "Gifted" who reached 40% brain capacity were considered highly dangerous, as they posed a significant threat to humanity.

The more powerful a "Gifted" became, the more uncontrollable their abilities and state of mind is.

Cases of extreme violence, a lack of guilt, diminished self-awareness, multiple personality disorder, and various other psychological disorders were common among these individuals. As a result, strict regulation and, in extreme cases, imprisonment were deemed necessary measures to prevent them from causing harm to others.

"Is this true?" Kanon was rendered speechless, her mind a little bit disoriented from what she had just experience and saw.

"That's right. To be honest, you're also a 'Gifted,' Kanon. The case we worked on was, in fact, my way of assessing whether you posed a danger to society or not. After determining that your ability is limited to simulating crime scenes, I simply cleared you," Michael explained, a mix of relief and reassurance in his tone.

"Then why are you telling me this just now?" she inquired.

"Even if we hadn't met here, I was still planning to recruit you," Michael replied. "Your abilities are improving, aren't they? We need people like you in the organization to help regulate other 'Gifted.'"

"Can I back out?" she asked, her uncertainty evident. The word "regulate" had already given her an idea of what this organization was about, and it left her with doubts.

"You can, but we would have to erase all your memories about CEREBRUM,"

"So Cerebrum can erase memories as well," Kanon mused, a resigned sigh escaping her lips. The concept of memory erasure suddenly seemed less shocking, especially given that they had the capability to transmit information directly to her mind through the card she was currently holding.

"Don't underestimate the power of the mind, Kanon. There are people in this world who can harness their mental abilities to such an extreme degree that you might perceive them as more than human—almost like monsters. You have a choice here.

You can either join us, learn the truth about the world, and become part of something greater, or you can back out and live your life in blissful ignorance, never knowing the reality that exists beneath the surface."

"What will you choose?" he inquired.

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