Chapter 163: Dominate Will

Chapter 163: Dominate Will

Early the next morning, a light drizzle fell from the sky.

Just after dawn, Lin Zeyu called, "I found a B-Class psychic control skill. The data looks powerful, but it's a bit expensive, and the seller isn't very keen on selling. They said they want to meet with you to discuss it."

Lu Heng was a bit surprised and asked, "Why do they want to meet me?"

Lin Zeyu replied matter-of-factly, "You're the only Tempered Master with the key to the Tempering Castle. Isn't it normal for them to want to talk to you? They probably want to get someone into the castle."

Lu Heng thought for a moment and asked, "What's the name of the skill?"

Lin Zeyu answered, "According to the data they sent, the skill is called Dominate Will. From the skill description, it's incredibly powerful and can control targets. Just thinking about it is terrifying."

If this was indeed the skill they were talking about, it was indeed frightening.

Among the B-Class psychic control skills, this was arguably the most terrifying one.

Dominate Will could directly control targets and make them take actions.

In other words, if one encountered an opponent with Dominate Will, there was a high chance that their teammates might shoot them from behind.

Lin Zeyu continued, "Now I understand why you said that without psychic control skills, you'd look for psychic resistance skills. If someone controlled you and gave me a knife, even a god couldn't save me."

Lu Heng had a high mental attribute and possessed the Psychic Resistance Ring, so the probability of such a situation occurring was relatively low.

Unless the opponent's mental attribute was ridiculously high.

Even if they encountered a psychic with exceptionally high mental power, they could rely on experience to strengthen their willpower and speed up the process of breaking free from control.

Of course, this B-Class Dominate Will was indeed very effective.

"This skill is terrifying. If they're willing to sell, we can buy it even at a high price," Lu Heng said.

"I also want to buy it, but I've already offered 60 million, and they still haven't agreed. They insist on meeting with you," Lin Zeyu said.

Lu Heng considered it and replied, "Alright, I'll meet with them."

...

In the afternoon, Lu Heng arrived at the agreed-upon location, a tearoom in the Bay International Trade Center.

Lin Zeyu had arrived early and was enjoying a tea set while chatting with the tea server.

After a while, two middle-aged men entered and approached Lu Heng. One of them extended his hand and said, "Hello, Mr. Lu. I'm Nagakawa Tomo."

Lu Heng's eyebrows twitched slightly at the name.

It was obviously a Japanese name, and there was nothing special about it.

The reason Lu Heng was a bit surprised was that the name written in the envelope given by Agent 27 was "Nagakawa Tomo."

In other words, this Japanese man before him was the person the Creators wanted to invite, numbered 029, right after himself.

"Go outside for a while. I'll talk to him alone," Lu Heng said, immediately asking Lin Zeyu to leave after seeing Nagakawa Tomo.

Nagakawa Tomo also dismissed his follower, leaving only the two of them.

They began to size each other up, analyzing each other's character traits from their words and actions.

Nagakawa Tomo appeared to be in his late thirties, with a typical Japanese face, but his build was tall and his eyes were sharp.

When he drank tea, he used his left hand, indicating that he was left-handed.

Additionally, this man seemed to have a compulsive need for symmetry, as his clothes and hairstyle were perfectly symmetrical.

"I don't like beating around the bush. Let's get straight to the point. What do you want to talk about?" Lu Heng asked, cutting straight to the chase without any hesitation.

Nagakawa Tomo laughed and said, "Mr. Lu, you're indeed straightforward. It's a simple matter. A month ago, a Soulstealer appeared in Bay City. I believe that Soulstealer is in your possession, and I'd like you to return it."

Lu Heng's eyes flashed with surprise at the request.

The other party's purpose was to reclaim the Soulstealer.

Agent 27 had been very punctual, delivering the sealed card containing the Soulstealer to him a day in advance.

Furthermore, Nagakawa Tomo, the Japanese man before him, was the person the Creators wanted to invite, indicating that he must possess something special.

Those invited by the Creators were either exceptionally powerful, had unique abilities, or held a value that others couldn't replace.

Lu Heng stared into Nagakawa Tomo's eyes, thinking about what qualities this person had that caught the Creators' attention.

The tearoom fell silent for a long time. Nagakawa Tomo asked again, "Mr. Lu, can you clearly tell me if the Soulstealer is in your possession?"

Lu Heng put down his teacup and nodded, "Yes."

Nagakawa Tomo's face lit up with satisfaction at the answer and said, "Good. Mr. Lu, name your price. I'd like to buy back the Soulstealer."

Lu Heng didn't immediately respond but instead turned his teacup, deep in thought. After a moment, he asked, "Where is the Dominate Will Core Crystal? Show it to me."

Nagakawa Tomo remained silent for a moment before answering, "This Core Crystal is too precious. I didn't bring it with me. After I see the Soulstealer, I'll show it to you."

Lu Heng smiled and abruptly changed the topic, asking, "How many Soulstealers do you have?"

Nagakawa Tomo calmly picked up his teacup, not answering the question.

According to the timeline of his past life, a year after the Abyssal Descent, Japan would experience an incident where a Soulstealer controlled political figures.

However, not much information about this incident was made public.

It was unknown how many Japanese politicians were controlled by the Soulstealer, only that it was more than one.

The start of this incident was also unclear, but it seemed that by the time it became public, those Japanese politicians had already been under control for at least six months.

Additionally, there was one crucial piece of information.

A Soulstealer can only control one person.

In other words, if multiple Japanese politicians are under the control of Soulstealers, it implies the presence of multiple Soulstealers.

Each additional Soulstealer can control another influential politician.

Needless to say, the value of Soulstealers is immeasurable.

Sato Ichiro brought a Soulstealer to Daxia in pursuit of Source Essence, resulting in the loss of this Soulstealer.

This is a significant loss for Mitani Corporation, one of the three major Japanese Zaibatsu.

To mitigate the loss, Mitani Corporation will undoubtedly send people to search for the Soulstealer.

Clearly, Nagakawa Tomo is a psychic mutant sent to find the Soulstealer, and after their conversation, Lu Heng can confirm that he is a psychic-type mutant.

Nagakawa Tomo continues to persuade, "The Soulstealer holds no value to you. I hope you can sell it to me; you can name your price. As long as you agree to return the Soulstealer, you will become a friend of Mitani Corporation in the future."

Mitani Corporation is one of the three major Japanese Zaibatsu, with influence in both the legal and underground worlds.

The incident of controlling politicians to influence Japanese politics was orchestrated by Mitani Corporation.

Moreover, in the previous life, Mitani Corporation did not face any retaliation after the incident's exposure.

Consequently, some suspect that the politicians under Mitani Corporation's control are not limited to those who have been exposed.

Needless to say, Mitani Corporation's influence in Japan is formidable.

Lu Heng has no interest in becoming friends with Mitani Corporation, as their reach in Japan cannot extend to Daxia.

However, Lu Heng considers whether to carry out the mission assigned by Agent 27.

According to the mission's requirements, he needs to invite Nagakawa Tomo to join the Creators Club.

Following the principles of the Creators Club, they do not force invitations, but offer conditions that the invitee cannot refuse.

Can the value of the Soulstealer convince Nagakawa Tomo to join the Creators Club?

If the Soulstealer can be exchanged for his membership, Lu Heng can complete the mission assigned by Agent 27.

Moreover, when Agent 27 assigned the mission, they also sent the sealed card that suppressed the Soulstealer.

It is evident that they want Lu Heng to negotiate with Nagakawa Tomo using the Soulstealer.

"Has Mr. Lu made a decision?" Nagakawa Tomo asks again.

Lu Heng takes out the invitation letter, pushes it forward, and asks, "Do you know what this is?"

Nagakawa Tomo picks up the invitation, opens it, and sees only the word 'Creator' on it.

An ordinary mutant would have no idea what this invitation is.

However, Mitani Corporation is one of the three major Japanese Zaibatsu, with significant influence and numerous information channels, and they control several Japanese politicians.

Therefore, Nagakawa Tomo knows many secrets that ordinary people are unaware of.

His eyes narrow slightly, and he asks, "Are you a member of the Creators?"

Lu Heng feigns confusion, "What Creators?"

"Didn't you give me this invitation?" Nagakawa Tomo's eyes flash with an unusual light.

Lu Heng shrugs, "I was asked to deliver this when I entered."

Nagakawa Tomo ponders for a moment, finding it reasonable.

According to his information, members of the Creators are mysterious, and no one knows their identities. No member of the Creators has ever revealed themselves.

Naturally, no member of the Creators would hand out invitations in person.

Nagakawa Tomo holds the invitation and asks, "What are the conditions?"

Lu Heng shrugs and counters, "What conditions? Shouldn't you offer me something in return for delivering this?"

Nagakawa Tomo finds it amusing and coldly hums, his eyes suddenly flashing with a strange light.

In an instant, Lu Heng feels the world around him darken, as if shadows enveloped everything, and his hands begin to move uncontrollably, searching his body for something.

Lu Heng tries to control his hands with all his might, but to no avail.

Not only his arms but also his legs and even his head are beyond his control.

Lu Heng immediately understands what is happening; he is clearly under the influence of a psychic control skill.

Nagakawa Tomo, sitting across from him, emits a strange light from his eyes, which is unmistakably... Dominate Will! This damn Japanese man, the Dominate Will Core he mentioned, has already been used up, so he cannot produce the core.

Lu Heng watches as his hands reach into his pocket, taking out and placing everything on the table, including his phone, keys, and tissues, leaving nothing behind.

However, he does not find the sealed card that contained the Soulstealer, as Lu Heng never brought it with him.

Realizing he is under the influence of Dominate Will, Lu Heng begins to try to break free from the skill.

The skill is powerful but has a few weaknesses.

First, when the caster controls the target, they must concentrate their mental power on the target, leaving their own body immobile.

Second, the target can use external stimuli to break free from Dominate Will, and the stronger the stimulus, the faster the escape. Pain, in particular, can provide an instant escape from control.

Moreover, Lu Heng's level of control is below the skill's average standard, and he can still move some parts of his body.

Nagakawa Tomo senses Lu Heng gradually breaking free from his control and immediately asks in a commanding tone, "Where is the Soulstealer?"

Lu Heng's lips part, and he begins to answer uncontrollably, "It's..."

Just as he is about to reveal the location, Lu Heng's left thumb forcefully presses down on the Psychic Resistance Ring, driving its corner into his skin, causing pain.

He then shouts and instantly breaks free from Dominate Will, swiftly drawing the Aurora Blade and swinging it.

(End of Chapter)

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