Chapter 347: Polarity
In such a situation, she had only ever seen this happen with Golden Boy. Could it be that the other party wasn't an ordinary person, but a powerful Supe? Only that could explain why her superpower didn't work.
Cate's outstretched right hand froze in the air, and the atmosphere became a little awkward.
"Just kidding, don't mind me. The water dispenser is over there, feel free to use it if you need anything."
Xia Shang turned slightly, glanced at the water dispenser in the corner, then his gaze returned to Cate's beautiful face. After the brief test just now, he had a general understanding of Cate's superpower.
First, the other party needed to issue a clear command when activating her superpower. Second, Cate's superpower could affect a person's thought or cognition.
For example, just now, the moment he heard Cate's command, a corresponding thought inexplicably appeared in his mind. It was this thought that drove him to turn around and pour water for Cate. However, this thought was like a bubble; as long as he was aware of it, he could easily pop it.
Of course, this was just Xia Shang's feeling. If it were an ordinary person or a Supe with average strength, the command issued by Cate would become a mental imprint.
"Let me show you around elsewhere."
Indira gave Cate a look, and Cate, who had been in a daze, immediately walked towards the water dispenser.
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Time quickly came to seven in the evening. Unlike traditional opening ceremonies, Godolkin University's opening ceremony was more like a party. Many social celebrities were present, mostly gathered in pairs, chatting with each other.
For this kind of occasion, Xia Shang, dressed in a suit, was already comfortable. With his identity as the former Vought Vice President, he was clearly very popular, and many people raised their wine glasses to talk to him.
"Mr. Jervis, allow me to introduce you. This is an alumnus and Director of Godolkin University, the Superhero currently responsible for city safety, Polarity."
Indira led a black man to Xia Shang. The man was about forty years old, wearing a well-fitting blue suit, with a balanced physique and a polite smile that was impossible to fault on his face. At first glance, he gave the impression of a corporate Executive or business elite.
"I've long heard of your great name. I've only heard about you before but never met you. I didn't expect to be so honored today to meet Mr. Jervis. The real you is even younger and more handsome than I imagined."
Polarity smiled and raised his wine glass, his tone somewhat deferential.
Although he was a relatively famous Superhero besides The Seven, and his popularity in his city was no less than The Deep's, in terms of social status, he was still far from being comparable to a Vought Vice President.
"You're too kind. During my time as Vought Vice President, I heard many stories of your heroic deeds. You are a well-deserved city guardian."
Xia Shang wasn't lying. After all, managing and supervising Superheroes distributed in various places was part of his job. This work was originally handled by Madelyn Stillwell, but after Madelyn Stillwell's death, Stan Edgar handed this business over to Xia Shang.
If he remembered correctly, the price for selling Polarity externally was twenty-five million US Dollars. Although it seemed a bit expensive, for the state Government, it was just a drop in the ocean.
"I remember your superpower is related to magnets. It's a very good superpower." Xia Shang lightly clinked glasses with Polarity.
"That's right, I'm like a magnet, able to control positive and negative magnetic fields."
Polarity spread his palm towards a steel dinner knife not far away. The dinner knife, which had been placed beside the plate, trembled slightly, then whooshed and flew into Polarity's palm.
"Oh, right, I must introduce you to my son. He has the same superpower as me." Polarity put down the dinner knife, turned his head, and called out behind him.
"Anderson, Anderson!"
"I'm here..." Anderson, who was chatting with Golden Boy, reluctantly raised his right hand. Although he was used to his Father introducing him to people everywhere, he was still a little annoyed because those people would only see him as Polarity's son, not as Anderson himself.
At the same time, his friends around him cast teasing gazes at Anderson. Golden Boy on the side joked, "Your dad is calling you over again. Let's guess how many times he'll call you over at this party."
"I bet a hundred dollars, definitely more than five times." Cate took a hundred dollar bill from her pocket and waved it in the air.
"Damn it! Looks like you're guaranteed to win today."
Golden Boy pretended to be annoyed and leaned back, sinking into the sofa.
"Have you heard of that Mr. Jervis before?" When Mr. Jervis was mentioned, Cate put away her smile and asked with a complicated gaze.
That test in the morning left a deep impression on her. The other party was definitely not as simple as he appeared on the surface. Coupled with the words Dean Shetty said after Mr. Jervis left, they were still echoing in her mind.
"Brainwashing Mr. Jervis at all costs, making him reveal everything he's hiding in his heart, and making him forget those things. Besides that, make him loyal to me and Stan Edgar."
This request was too difficult. Cate didn't know if she could do it.
"The former Vice President of Vought International, a big shot with a resounding name. Of course, I've heard of him. I just didn't expect him to come to Godolkin University to serve as Vice Principal. It looks like he's probably been abandoned by Vought International, and sending him here is probably just to comfort him." Golden Boy didn't notice the strange look on Cate's face beside him and chatted away to himself.
"I'm just afraid things aren't that simple."
Cate furrowed her brow, looking worried.
"What do you mean?"
Seeing Golden Boy turn his head to look at her, Cate quickly changed her expression. She forced a smile and said, "Nothing. By the way, how have you been resting lately? Are you still having that nightmare about the Forest?"
Hearing the word Forest, Golden Boy's face immediately fell. He slowly shook his head, "It's been better lately, but I always feel like it wasn't a dream, like it really happened."
Meanwhile, Anderson walked up to his Father, looking expressionless and silent.
"Andre Anderson, my son, currently a senior student at Godolkin University." Polarity's expression was somewhat proud when introducing Anderson.
"Anderson, I know you. A top performer on the campus leaderboard. You're currently ranked third, right? Very good, there's a lot of hope for you to join The Seven."
Xia Shang smiled and nodded at Anderson.
A Father and son having the same superpower is relatively rare.
(End of this chapter)