UnCute

"Big sister Mo, I found a few crystal cores!" Lin Jiaojiao said excitedly. "Ah.. but you gave a lot before so I still have to look for more to repay you..."

"Momo, look! I also found some." Mu Qingqing said proudly as she showed them.

"These aren't enough. We should find more when we have the opportunity... But right now, isn't such a good time." Mizuki Rei was interrupted by a yawn then followed by a bit of pain from his bruised cheek. His vision went blurry for a moment before he regained his bearings. It would seem that he was near his limit.

"Ah.. I'm fine! I'm fine!"He said, shaking his head to gather his wits. "Lilian Mo, since I owe you then I'll give these to you!"

Nathan Yang chuckled. "You kids are really amusing. Most people would have kept those crystal cores to themselves but here you are, giving it to one person."

They ignored him and gathered around Lilian Mo. Nathan Yang sighed before he shrugged and went back to the truck. The way was cleared out so there was no use staying outside. He was actually surprised when he saw that these kids weren't soft persimmons. They weren't afraid of mutants at all which made him feel a bit amazed.

Although some of their movements were sloppy, the fact that they were able to fight without fear was already an asset. With a little guidance, this group would no doubt be able to survive as long as they were determined.

Usually, children were the timidest among the bunch. He saw a lot of them at the base before. From little kids to students and high schoolers. They were too scared to even go outside to gather supplies because of the fear of encountering mutants on the way. Even the elderly was even more courageous than them.

Maybe he was wrong? Nathan Yang thought back to Lilian Mo and her vicious gaze. He slowly grinned before closing his eyes to wait for them.

"You don't need to give them to me. You can use them to trade for supplies once we reach the base." Lilian Mo really did not need low-level crystal cores. Moreover, it was more efficient if they use it to exchange for supplies.

"Yes...This suggestion isn't bad. Everyone eats a lot so we have to stock up on our supplies. Afterall, my space is not unlimited." She said the last sentence in a low voice.

"That's right... We've been eating so much... Our supplies must be running out." Mizuki Rei looked at the bags and wondered if these were all the stuff they have left.

But then, he thought of Lilian Mo's space. He wasn't the smartest person but he could at least guess that these bags were there to keep up appearances. Lilian Mo probably didn't want the military to know about her space.

Mizuki Rei couldn't blame her for it. He hadn't met another space ability user just yet. Maybe at the base, there would be a lot of ability users with space ability. He was also expecting to meet fellow ability users, good and bad.

They all went back to the truck, looking more tired than ever due to the lack of sleep. Lilian Mo could usually last longer without sleeping for days but the chill in her body and the pounding headache she was experiencing made it hard for her. She shifted in her seat to find a better position.

By this time, the others had fallen asleep. They really couldn't take it anymore. Even Zhang Youji was passed out beside Lin Jiaojiao, a bit of drool running down his chin.

Nathan Yang looked at this scene indifferently. As expected, they might be a little strong but they were still kids, he thought.

'Ah... but there are exceptions...' Nathan Yang's eyes gazed towards Mu Qianmo and Lilian Mo. These two were much resilient than the others. At this point in time, Mu Qianmo was still very calm. In fact, he was just as tired as the rest but his endurance was stronger.

'Psychopaths,' Nathan Yang noted.

"You won't sleep?" He asked Lilian Mo.

Lilian Mo couldn't even be bothered to answer that question. She replied with a gaze that said, "How am I suppose to sleep with you around?"

Nathan Yang didn't reply to this. Indeed, it was a wise move but also quite stupid since he could tell that there was something wrong with her. She might have agreed to come but he knew that she didn't trust him, not one bit, and was not willing to let her guard down around him.

"Are you cold? Your hands are shaking." He pointed out, only out of spite. While this girl was interesting, he still did not like her and felt a bit of fun teasing her.

Lilian Mo's gaze avoided him. She was tempted to blast his face with a fireball just so he would realize how stupid his question was.

Thankfully, it was Mu Qianmo who chose to answer for her.

"Little Sister Mo is a fire ability user."

"Ah... I see," Nathan Yang now felt that the girl's mocking gaze was a little insulting.

"For a girl, you are very UNcute."

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