Chapter 355: [Talent Skill: Cognitive Intrusion]
"I'm very impressed with you, the host of the famous program 'United States Superheroes'," Xia Shang said, extending his right hand.
However, Courtenay seemed not to see the hand Xia Shang extended, with a hint of mockery in her smile as she said:
"We haven't seen each other in just a few months, and Mr. Jervis, you're still as charming as you were when you were Vice President. It's a pity you're now the Vice Principal of Godolkin University. If you need it, perhaps I could record a special interview just for you. Maybe it could make you suddenly popular. After all, this is an era where popularity is king. I believe that as long as your approval rating goes up, there's still hope of returning to Vought."
What a snobby bitch!
Cate and Xia Shang's thoughts were surprisingly in sync.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch in this world. What can I do for you?" Xia Shang, his expression calm, withdrew the hand he had just extended, then patted his cuff as if dust had gotten on it.
"Perhaps we can schedule a time to talk privately."
Courtenay didn't hear the coldness in Xia Shang's voice. She immediately shifted her gaze, crossing her arms over her chest, and looked contemptuously at Golden Boy.
"The protagonist of this incident, the villain in a hero story, I'm very curious why you did such a foolish thing. Was it really alcohol that messed up your brain?"
"Say that again, I dare you."
Courtenay's condescending attitude successfully enraged Cate, who was standing beside Golden Boy. To prevent Golden Boy's emotions from losing control again, she stepped forward and retorted angrily.
"What?" Courtenay couldn't quite believe that a student dared to talk back to her.
Just as she was about to flare up, Cate suddenly grabbed her hand and whispered, "Say what was deepest in your heart/mind just now."
Courtenay's expression didn't change at all. She said very naturally, "Mr. Jervis, what a pathetic Clowns. But looking at him, he's probably good in bed. If he could kneel at my feet and lick my toes, I'd definitely come hard. But I wouldn't help him; after all, he's just a discarded piece of Vought.
Hmm... Golden Boy, he's hotter in person than in his photo. It's just that bitch next to him is too much of an eyesore. She's probably been fucked senseless. Damn, her skin is actually whiter than mine."
After hearing this, Xia Shang's complexion instantly darkened. Even someone with the highest self-restraint would find it hard not to feel anger.
"You really are a complete slut. Do you like microphones?" Cate asked next.
"Microphones? Yes."
"Good. During the interview later, you need to lick the microphone like you're licking a lollipop. Remember, use the most vulgar movements and show off all your techniques."
Cate's vengefulness was no less than Xia Shang's. Since this bitch dared to insult her, she had to make this bitch taste ruin and disgrace.
"No problem." Courtenay walked towards the interview platform as if nothing had happened. "Is this a livestream?" Xia Shang asked with a smile.
"If I want it to be, it can be."
Cate was determined to get revenge on Courtenay.
"I'm suddenly really looking forward to what happens next." Xia Shang, happy to see this unfold, didn't plan to intervene. Instead, he and Cate chose a spot with the best line of sight.
Soon, the interview program reached the preparation stage. Courtenay, wearing a blue knee-length dress, sat on the sofa, exposing her slightly thick calves. The thick layer of high-end foundation on her face couldn't hide the fish-eye wrinkles at the corners of her eyes. On the sofa opposite sat Marie Moreau, whose movements were stiff. Marie Moreau wore an ill-fitting high-end dress; the bright red high-shouldered gown looked out of place on her, giving the impression of a child secretly wearing adult's clothes, somewhat comical.
Just then, the result of the Analysis suddenly appeared before Xia Shang.
[Talent Skill: Cognitive Intrusion]
[Fusion Condition: Ensure Cate's mental state doesn't collapse while allowing her to fully awaken her Superpower]
[After Fusion, the Player can modify the target's Cognition by touching their skin and issuing commands with their voice. Furthermore, the more detailed the command, the better the Effect. Those whose Cognition is invaded will be completely obedient to the Player and believe them implicitly. However, the duration and impact of the command are related to the target's overall Strength and Willpower.
At the same time, when using the Superpower, the Player can pull the Target into their own Memory Space. In the Memory Space, two entry and exit doors must be set. The Player cannot appear in their own Memory Space, nor can they appear to interfere with or modify the Memory Space after the Target enters it.
The Memory Space will gradually collapse as time passes. If the Target fails to escape the Space before it collapses, their Consciousness will permanently be unable to return to their Body.]
Beyond expectations!
Cate's Superpower was a great surprise for Xia Shang. He originally thought Cate's Superpower could only modify others' Cognition, or even make them forget past Memories. But he didn't expect it could actually pull others into her own Memory Space. This was a complete pleasant surprise.
Although this Superpower has limitations, such as being unable to interfere with the Target's actions once they enter the Memory Space, what if it's combined with the Memory Storm Ability? Before using the Superpower, Xia Shang could first use Memory Storm to tamper with his own Memory, essentially creating a Memory backup. Then he could freely fabricate his Memory Space: volcano eruptions, world-destroying tsunamis, or even imagined figures like Magneto and Doctor Strange.
These could all appear in his Memory. However, the actual Strength of the aforementioned figures should be linked to his Mental Strength.
"No, that doesn't sound rigorous." Using Memory Storm to tamper with his own Memory carries too much Risk. One slip-up could easily backfire. Xia Shang didn't want to turn himself into a lunatic. So, sitting on the chair, he conducted a small experiment on himself. He first wrote down the Memory content he wanted to tamper with on his arm, then closed his eyes, activated the Superpower, and began modifying his own Memory.
"Forget Cate's Name."
A few seconds later, Xia Shang suddenly opened his eyes. He first looked around, then began to recall the content he had modified.
"What exactly did I modify? I don't seem to have forgotten anything."
"The show's starting." Cate, beside him, grinned mischievously, the corners of her mouth turning up.
(end of chapter)