"A hundred years... she doesn't look like someone who has lived for over a century, does she? Not in appearance, and certainly not in personality."
Hearing Lu Zhaoran's speculation, Cipher fell into deep thought.
Lu Zhaoran nodded, indicating she felt the same way.
"Exactly. That is why I am skeptical. Setting aside whether an ability for immortality even exists, Luo Lin's ability is clearly just Thought Acceleration. Furthermore, with the technology from a hundred years ago, there was nothing like those stasis pods from science fiction novels that could induce human hibernation and cheat time."
"Forget it, let us leave this matter alone for now. Unless something urgent happens, let her keep those hidden memories buried. It is obvious that those memories are very painful for her."
After a moment of reflection, Cipher shared her thoughts with Lu Zhaoran. A major reason for her decision was her absolute confidence in her own strength; she did not believe any accident could occur that she would be unable to handle.
"Let it be, then. As you said, Boss, even if there is a secret, it does not matter as long as no trouble arises." Lu Zhaoran agreed with Cipher's perspective and finalized the plan regarding Luo Lin.
Unless absolutely necessary, they would not proactively awaken the hidden memories within Luo Lin's body.
Seeing that Lu Zhaoran had gone back to preparing breakfast, Cipher turned her gaze toward Luo Lin's room and spoke in a soft whisper.
"I possess the ability to see a person's age."
After saying those words, although the familiar system notification sound and text did not appear, she felt a clear sensation that she had acquired the ability. However, after designating and viewing one person, the ability would expire.
"It seems the system update only disabled the Gacha function. Other features can still be used normally."
With that, Cipher looked at the Quantum Storage within her inventory.
[10,000 Credits deducted.]
It was not expensive.
Closing her backpack, Cipher quietly cracked the door open and looked at Luo Lin.
[18]
That was the number provided by the ability.
"It seems her true age is indeed eighteen. Then why would the Spirit Tide incident from a hundred years ago appear in her memories?"
Closing the door, Cipher muttered to herself, feeling somewhat puzzled.
She believed Lu Zhaoran was not lying. An event of such magnitude would be impossible not to find online; there was no reason for her to lie.
Then, where exactly did the problem lie?
Cipher was unable to figure it out no matter how much she thought, but eventually, she shook her head and walked downstairs.
"Whatever, why worry so much? If something really happens, at worst, I will just let Firefly handle it."
With that thought, Cipher headed down to eat.
★ ★ ★
After finishing breakfast, Firefly stood up and took out her terminal to type a message.
Sam: I have finished breakfast. What time do you plan to arrive for the tour?
Su Xiaoxiao: I can come right now, but... a friend of mine is insisting on coming along... Can I bring her? If not, I will tell her!
"A friend wants to come along?"
Looking at Su Xiaoxiao's reply, Firefly tilted her head in confusion. She was not quite sure what the situation was, but adhering to the philosophy that the more people there were, the merrier, Firefly did not refuse.
Sam: That is fine, as long as your friend does not interfere with your work.
Su Xiaoxiao: Great! I will let her know! I will wait for you at the entrance of the Mercenary Association!
Sam: Fine.
Seeing this, Firefly put away her terminal and headed toward the Mercenary Association.
A short while later, she arrived. After glancing around and seeing that Su Xiaoxiao had not yet arrived, she lowered her head to look at her terminal.
Only a few minutes passed before a message appeared.
Su Xiaoxiao: Mr. Sam, I have arrived at the entrance of the Mercenary Association. Have you arrived?
Sam: I am here.
Upon seeing the message, Firefly replied with those three words and looked up once more. Soon, she spotted Su Xiaoxiao's figure.
However...
"Ye Yunzhi? Why is she here too?"
Seeing the familiar figure standing next to Su Xiaoxiao, Firefly murmured to herself.
But she quickly realized the situation.
"Could the friend Su Xiaoxiao mentioned be Ye Yunzhi? What a coincidence."
Firefly felt a bit surprised. One could only say that the world is vast, yet also very small.
Shifting her gaze from Ye Yunzhi, Firefly looked at Su Xiaoxiao.
Su Xiaoxiao was looking around blankly, seemingly unable to find where she was.
Seeing this scene, an idea suddenly popped into Firefly's head.
A mischievous smile curled at the corners of her mouth as she quietly approached Su Xiaoxiao from behind.
...Rewinding time to a few minutes prior...
Sam: Fine.
"That powerhouse said you can come with me, but he hopes you will not interfere with my work..."
Putting down her terminal, Su Xiaoxiao turned to speak to Ye Yunzhi.
Ye Yunzhi, who was eating breakfast, paused. She had originally thought "that powerhouse" in Su Xiaoxiao's words would not let her go.
"Not interfere with your work... if your work is being a normal guide, I certainly will not interfere." Saying this, Ye Yunzhi finished her last bite of breakfast and stood up. "Since that powerhouse agreed, let us go."
"Okay!"
Su Xiaoxiao shouted excitedly. After tucking her terminal into her satchel, she immediately opened the door and walked out.
As long as nothing went wrong with her work as a guide today, she could prove to Ye Yunzhi and the others that she was capable of earning money independently!
And she would earn over two thousand in one go without worrying about danger!
Before long, an excited Su Xiaoxiao led Ye Yunzhi quickly to the entrance of the Mercenary Association. After looking around and failing to find that conspicuous, handsome silver-white armor, she felt a bit confused. She pulled out her terminal to ask Sam.
Su Xiaoxiao: Mr. Sam, I have arrived at the entrance of the Mercenary Association. Have you arrived?
Sam: I am here.
Seeing those words, Su Xiaoxiao looked up again, walking back and forth at the entrance of the Mercenary Association in a daze. She observed every detail over and over, but aside from a very beautiful silver-haired girl she had never seen before who was looking down at a terminal, she saw no special or unusual figures.
As for that silver-haired girl, Su Xiaoxiao only lingered on her for a few seconds because she was so beautiful before shifting her gaze away.
Su Xiaoxiao: Sorry... I still cannot find you. Have you deactivated your armor?
If Mr. Sam was not lying, Su Xiaoxiao felt the only possibility was that he had deactivated that suit of silver-white armor, which was why she could not recognize him.
But the flow of people entering and exiting the Mercenary Association every day was immense. There were countless people she did not know, so she could not judge what Mr. Sam's true form looked like!
"Of course I deactivated it. After all, I am here for sightseeing today, not for battle. Wearing armor is not a good way to experience this city~"
A pleasant voice drifted into Su Xiaoxiao's ear. She instinctively turned her head and saw the silver-haired girl she thought was so beautiful. The girl was standing right behind her, looking at her with a smile.
Then, the girl spoke again.
"Hello there, Su Xiaoxiao. My codename is Sam, but you can also call me by my name, Firefly~"