Odd Containment Specialist.

Chapter 936 Shangguan Yan's Reward
As if trying to comfort Xia Shou, Shangguan Yan continued, "Although there's no way to prove the existence of the Pillar of Humanity, no one can prove its non-existence either. Although Charles and Xi'na don't believe in the Pillar of Humanity, I personally still tend to believe it exists."

"Does Minister Shangguan believe it too?" Shiana asked, intrigued.

Shangguan Yan nodded.

Thiana asked curiously, "Most people who don't believe in the existence of the pillars of humanity are like us. Because our level is high enough, we can access many high-risk missions. Occasionally, we can also encounter more powerful finishers than us during missions, so we hear a lot of rumors."

However, when they were handling some more dangerous missions, none of them saw the shadow of the pillar of humanity. Many people did not encounter the pillar of humanity to save them until the mission failed.

When terrible outcomes occur repeatedly, and no one has ever seen a pillar of humanity stop them even once, then normal people will no longer believe that such a person exists.

Therefore, high-level finishers tend to believe that the pillars of humanity do not exist, but low-level finishers, because they have the filter of the Control Bureau being the strongest supernatural organization, are more inclined to believe that the pillars of humanity exist.

Why would a manager of Minister Shangguan's caliber believe that there truly are pillars of society? Is it simply a desire for such a group to exist? Or are there other reasons?

Charles joined the conversation: "Speaking of which, my former boss also believed in the pillars of humanity, but when asked why, he couldn't give a reason. He attributed this judgment to intuition. It seems that quite a few leaders tend to believe that the pillars of humanity exist, and even if they don't think so, very few people firmly believe that there are no pillars of humanity."

"Charles is very perceptive. Right now, the Bureau of Control is divided into several factions on the topic of pillars of humanity. The senior administrators generally believe that pillars of humanity do not exist."

After all, the legendary pillars of humanity are top experts in dealing with the most dangerous anomalies, and in war, they are like ghostly war gods appearing on the front lines.

The rumors of the Ghost God of War are certainly easy to fool those in the rear, but they are hard to believe for those of you who have been active on the front lines. After all, you are in the rumored location, but you have never seen a trace of the enemy.

But in the eyes of those of us who give orders, some things are really strange, making us have to think deeply about the reasons behind them.

You don’t know?

On the surface, the parliament votes by all members, but many junior leaders are convinced that behind the scepter parliament are a few exceptional administrators.

If they unanimously pass a resolution, then the regulatory authority can enforce it.

Charles stroked his gray stubble, tilted his head back and pondered for a few seconds, realizing that Shangguan Yan was joking in a serious manner.

"I can't believe that the Control Bureau is run by a few people."

"Well, that's why all the bureau chiefs publicly deny the rumor about the pillar of humanity, but there's a reason why this rumor is so prevalent."

If you are a leader responsible for commanding and relaying orders from superiors, you will sense that the Bureau of Control has made many major decisions throughout history that have demonstrated a very strong personal will.

In other words, you don't know who made the decision, or who held the meeting to discuss and decide it. Suddenly, there is such a plan, and it is executed without any obstacles from top to bottom. No matter how big the risk is, all the senior management gives the green light and cooperates.

Like a giant machine, none of the parts know the impact of their roles on the whole, yet they work together seamlessly like interlocking gears to overcome difficulties, as if God were looking down from the sky to oversee and direct everything.

This situation is said to often occur when the control bureau is facing a life-or-death crisis.

Shangguan Yan glanced at Xia Shou:
"If there were truly pillars of humanity, they would not want their existence to be made public, since people only squeeze out all their potential when they are truly on the verge of death."

Okay, enough of this small talk. Xia, come out with me for a moment. I have something to tell you privately.

Xia Shou followed Shangguan Yan out of the conference room, out of the office area, and outside.

It was exactly five o'clock in the afternoon, the sun was about to set, and the sunlight was at its most golden, making Shangguan Yan's red hair look like a red gemstone. She raised her hand and showed Xia Shou the digital watch on her wrist, saying, "This shows my heartbeat. Ever since that battle with the writer, I've had some problems with my body. I don't know if it's a curse or some kind of illness, but the blood flowing in my heart isn't normal human blood anymore."

Xiao Gao said, "You can cure it."

Can you cure it?

Xia Shou immediately understood; Xiao Gao wanted him to use Idrissu to cure the minister's strange illness.

“I should be able to cure it. If all goes well, I can transfer the disease to another person, but only if that person is alive and willing to take on the disease. Otherwise, the disease will transfer back to the original host,” Xia Shou said.

"Very good, I will arrange the person to take on the responsibility for the illness." Shangguan Yan said calmly, taking everything for granted.

Xia Shou was taken aback for a moment, feeling slightly annoyed. He frowned and said, "Minister, isn't this considered a contribution? At least give me a few days off, right?"

"Not bad, you're asking for rewards now. But it's a pity there's no reward this time. There will only be a reward if I offer to give it to you." Shangguan Yan extended his index finger, touched Xia Shou's heart, pressed it gently, and then smiled. "Remember this."

Xia Shou turned his head slightly and shut his mouth timidly.

He actually felt this was quite unfair, but the minister's presence was too oppressive. To openly contradict the minister was asking too much of him at his current level.

For Xia Shou now, disobeying Shangguan Yan's orders is like having no bullets in Du Yan Shuang Ying's gun.

Xia Shou had a feeling that if he forced himself to ask for something in return, even just a short day off, the minister would never approve it and would threaten him with all sorts of things to force him to comply.

So... I guess I'll just have to back down.

Shangguan Yan narrowed his eyes slightly as if taking a napkin, and then said, "However, you did help this time, so giving you a reward wouldn't be out of the question."

"Really?"

"Well, the details of the reward will remain a secret for now."

So we must continue to work hard in the future. We, the people in Department 3, must have a spirit of dedication and not always think about getting paid for everything.

For many people, a simple and peaceful life is the greatest reward. Don't take your blessings for granted. Shangguan Yan gently patted Xia Shou's shoulder and turned to walk back.

Xia Shou sighed, "This is absolutely devilish."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Shangguan Yan, who hadn't gone far, suddenly stopped and turned around to call out to him, "By the way."

Xia Shou's heart clenched immediately.

"Go check on Xiao Gao, he seems to be in some trouble," Shangguan Yan replied.

Xia Shou breathed a sigh of relief, watched the other person disappear through the door, then turned and walked towards the medical department.

(End of this chapter)