The Way Home

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- Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!! - I screamed in unbearable pain, feeling my muscles tearing. It was very hard to bear such a thing, however I held on and didn't lose consciousness.

- Phew! - I sighed loudly, leaning on Hassan to get up, "The Kryptonite was much stronger than I expected.

There's dozens of times more energy in the little crystal than in my necklace. It's half the size, but it has a huge amount of energy.

Why is that? The answer is right in front of me, though. Ed pulled energy from his old necklace in times of danger, many times, so the energy in it was almost depleted.

This one has a lot more energy because it hasn't been touched. However, I felt a slightly strange feeling while absorbing it. It was as if a source... a source of kryptonite energy was being born in my body.

But there's still not enough energy to generate it. I need to absorb more... All for the sake of the power that will help me in the future.

Taking another crystal in my hand, slightly larger in size than the last one, I prepared myself. This time I had energised myself and was prepared for the pain, so I should endure it much easier.

I willed myself to absorb the energy from the crystal and pulled it towards me. It did not resist, but even on the contrary, it absorbed itself into me as soon as possible. I felt the pain inside again, from the fact that my body was literally being remade.

It wasn't through the system, and so I felt all the pain. However, along with it, I felt myself becoming stronger and more powerful. I could also feel the source within me budding, but was incredibly weak.

However, it's best not to absorb more Kryptonite for now. I have speculations as to why I experience such pain when absorbing Kryptonite. Firstly, it could be caused by other energy sources in my body and different abilities. After all, when I absorbed the energy for the first time there was no pain or anything like that, even on the contrary, there was a pleasant feeling of new power. Secondly, this could be caused by a large amount of energy. After all, I did absorb a lot more energy this time. Thirdly, it could be caused by the creation of a kryptonite energy source.

And checking the third option by absorbing more Kryptonite now is pointless, because the source has just formed and is not particularly stable yet, so even if the third theory is equal, I will also feel pain.

And if I absorb the energy later, it may well be that the system will simply stabilise the new source, and the correct option will be the first, not the third. So for now, it's best not to think about it too much.

In the future I'll absorb kryptonite, and I'll be able to see if I can discard the second option or not. Either way, the second option is the worst of the three, unless you count the options I just didn't consider.

I'd better still return home for now, and there I'll spend some more time with my parents and get some rest, because I'm sure there are rarely any peaceful moments in this world. So while I have a chance to rest, I need to take it.

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- All right, son, go home, but come visit us more often. Your mum misses you all very much, even though she doesn't talk about it," my father said to me, standing next to a black car driven by a dark-skinned man in closed clothes. It was one of the Hassans, a different one this time. Apparently he had already taught a few of his fellows how to drive. Maybe they mentally transfer information or skills, I'm not sure.

- And dress warmly, it'll be autumn soon. And take care of Semilia, she's a good girl. And call us more often, we all have phones, after all. Bye, Edie," my mother hugged me, holding back tears. Apparently she really cares about all of us, even though we're superhumans who can do a lot of things.

- Don't worry, Mum, Father. I'll call you in my spare time, and we'll come on holidays," I hugged my parents once again. Though my father seems serious, he also cares about me as much as my mum does. He's just not used to showing his feelings so openly.

- See you later, Uncle Jonathan, Aunt Martha," Semilia said, also hugging them.

After that, we quietly got into the car, and once again said goodbye to my parents.

- So, sweetheart, how is my family treating you? - I decided to ask Semilia for her opinion.

- Your family is actually quite... mmm? Ordinary? Although it would be better to say that it's just not quite what I imagined it to be," the girl decided, looking at me.

- Ahahahahahahaha, maybe that's the case. My parents seem pretty ordinary at first glance. And in fact, they are, but there are a couple of nuances. They may be ordinary, but their beliefs and will are far from ordinary. Only such people could properly educate people as unusual as my brother and me," I replied, with a small chuckle. Yes, unusual people, still being ordinary.

- Anyway, I liked your family. I even felt a feeling of warmth that I had long forgotten. Your mother is a very nice woman, as is your father. We talked quite a lot with Marta, and she is very tactful and polite, and her attitude towards me was very warm," said Semilia with a smile.

- It's wonderful that you got along with my parents. I hope you didn't tell her about your ideas to get more girls into my clutches? - I asked her, raising an eyebrow.

- My ideas? Those are your desires that you're afraid to let out, and I'm helping you realise them. That's the way it is! - she said confidently, hugging me.

- Yes? I haven't expressed such desires, or have you learnt to read minds? - I asked her.

- Oh, and what about little Alice, already entangled in your perverted networks. You seduced a poor girl and now you don't want to take responsibility? How despicable! - Semilia said with a smile, laughing at me.

- It's only my natural charm that's to blame. I can't take responsibility for every girl I conquer, or there won't be any girls left in this world for the rest," I said with a laugh, straightening my back.

- Oh? Really? Indeed, how could I have forgotten the incredible charm of Major Edmund Kent! - said the girl with a laugh.

- Hahaha," I laughed, "Okay, do you think my mum wasn't too worried about me and my story? - I asked Semilia, getting a little more serious.

- Hmmm, actually, she does care a lot about you. Although she hid it, I'm good at reading people and I could feel her excitement and nervousness during some of your stories from the war. She didn't show it, or even admire your actions, but inside I definitely felt anxiety encompassing her. It's not surprising though, she's your mother," the girl replied to me, looking out the window thoughtfully.

- Fuuuuh, expected..." I said, also looking out the window, "But it can't be avoided. It's better for her to be a little worried about me now, but she'll get used to it in the future. Although her excitement won't go anywhere, she'll be more confident in my abilities, and won't worry so much anymore.

- Well, in a way, it should work," Semilia replied, lazily resting her head on my shoulders and covering her eyes.

I also decided to just lie there quietly and rest until I got to the base. The journey isn't too long, so we can afford it.

When we get there, we'll find out the results of the inspection, and at the same time, we'll have a look at our team's future plans.

Quite quickly we reached the base, and I immediately decided to get down to business. Semilia went to Alice's place to see how she was doing in the new world, and to pester her to make pizza. I wonder if she could ever get bored of the girl.

Moving towards the base, I reached our headquarters rather quickly. There was no particular reason to report to the General about my arrival, so I just entrusted it to the soldier I met in the corridor.

At the headquarters itself I was already expected. There were a few people there - Gilbert, Neo, and a Stormtrooper. I didn't recognise the Stormtrooper's name, by the way. I'll have to fix that...

- Hello, everyone," I said quietly as I entered the room.

- Boss," Neo said simply, waving his hand.

- Greetings, Major," Gilbert and the stormtrooper said almost simultaneously. Except that Gilbert's tone was relaxed, while the stormtrooper's was serious.

- How did the tests go? - I asked Neo as I got closer.

- Adam was accepted right after he showed me some blueprints and his rifle," he said, nodding toward the stormtrooper. Aha, so that one's name is Adam," Domino and Assassin were also quickly accepted into the squad after showing their powers, though Domino's powers required further confirmation. Mukuro Ikusaba did well in the test, but the leadership is doubting her because of her age.

Hmmm, that's true. Mukuro's age could negatively affect the squad's reputation. Though she can just wear closed suits, and she should even be able to, given her powers. That's an issue I'll deal with myself... Oh, and you could just tell everyone that she's a little older, a couple of years, literally.

- Not bad... I'll handle the Mukuro issue myself, so there's no need to worry. Where are the others now? - I asked them.

- Mukuro and Domino are at the training ground, but I don't know about Assassin," Neo said calmly.

- Okay, Adam, come see me tomorrow morning and we'll discuss a few things. And you, Neo, need to prepare for the upcoming mission to transport the Joker, as well as to find out information about his henchmen. I'll go talk to the girls," I said quietly, leaving the room.

The training ground was not far away and belonged to our squad personally, so it was a matter of a minute to get there. There were two girls there now, but they weren't training, they were just chatting. It would be better to say that Domino was chatting, and Mukuro was just sitting there humbly listening to her with a lean face.

- Congratulations on joining the squad, Domino. And about you, Mukuro, I'll talk to my superiors, so don't worry, - I said calmly, approaching the girls.

- When are we going to have a mission, Boss? I'm tired of just sitting at the base, and I don't know the city, so I have nowhere to go," Domino said, jumping up to me vigorously.

- It's about the mission I wanted to talk to you about. In a couple of days you and a couple of Assassins will have to escort a very dangerous criminal. And you'll need to make sure he's okay. Neo will help you with the information and explain the mission better," I told her, deciding not to send Mukuro with them yet, and her skills wouldn't be needed there. The transport might not be an accident at all," "Speaking of the city, I'll assign you an escort after the mission. After the mission, I'll assign you an escort to show you around.

- Thanks, boss. By the way, when's the money coming in? My room is rather empty, so I want to furnish it a bit,'' Domino asked, and Mukuro also began to listen a bit.

- Huh, the advance will come to you the other day. Salary at the end of the month like everyone else. However, after some dangerous or important missions, a bonus will be given to all the participants, for merit," I answered calmly.

After all, money is a very important thing at any time and in any place.

And I still have to distribute the Hassans to the districts I need. And also to give them all the uniforms of our squad, so that everyone knows exactly who they are. And I've got a housewarming party tomorrow...

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