Hand over Godzilla, and countries will beg me to eat nuclear waste.

Baijiang No. 1 Nuclear Power Plant, Command Center.

This is a semi-underground reinforced concrete building with walls up to eight meters thick, capable of withstanding the shockwave of a nuclear explosion.

The command center was brightly lit.

More than a dozen huge display screens monitor various data of the nuclear power plant in real time.

now,

A middle-aged man in military uniform is standing in front of the display screen, his brows furrowed.

His name is Zhan Kuang, commander of the Baijiang Defense Zone, major general, S-class awakener, responsible for the security and defense of the area surrounding the nuclear power plant.

"Report!"

A soldier rushed into the command center and saluted.

"A suspicious person was found within the three-kilometer warning line, claiming to be able to handle nuclear radiation."

Zhan Kuang didn't even look up: "Crazy? Send him straight to the Third Hospital."

"No." The soldier swallowed hard. "His talent... really can absorb radiation. Just now, an E-level radiation rat was drained dry by his pet, and its radiation level dropped to zero."

The Berserker stopped moving.

He slowly turned around, his eyes sharp: "What did you say?"

"The radiation level is zero," the soldier repeated. "We used three detectors to confirm that the radiation energy in the irradiated rat's body has completely disappeared, and even the corpse has turned into a dried-up mummy."

An incredulous glint flashed in Zhan Kuang's eyes as he remained silent for a few seconds.

"Bring the person over here."

Five minutes later.

Luo Yu was taken into the command center.

He looked around, his gaze finally settling on Zhan Kuang.

This man was tall and imposing, with a powerful aura, and the gold stars on his epaulets gleamed brightly.

"You're the Awakened One?" Zhan Kuang sized up Luo Yu, his gaze lingering on the little lizard on his shoulder for a moment.

"Yes." Luo Yu nodded.

"What's your name?"

"Luo Yu".

"Talent level?"

"Rank F"

Battle Maniac frowned: "F-rank can absorb radiation?"

"To be precise, it's that it can absorb it." Luo Yu pointed to the small lizard on his shoulder. "My talent is controlling this mutated lizard, and its ability is to absorb radiation."

Zhan Kuang walked up to Luo Yu and looked down at him.

Do you know where you are?

"I know." Luo Yu did not back down. "The No. 1 nuclear power plant in Baijiang City has a leak in its No. 1 reactor. The area within ten kilometers is a restricted zone, with a large amount of nuclear waste and a large number of mutated organisms piled up there."

"Do you know what the crime is for trespassing into a military restricted area?"

"I know," Luo Yu said calmly. "I'm not here to cause trouble; I'm here to surrender myself to the country."

"Hahaha!!" The War Maniac narrowed his eyes: "You're handing yourself over to the country?"

"That's right." Luo Yu pointed to the nuclear power plant outside the window and said, "You have nuclear waste that you can't handle, but I have a pet that can eat nuclear waste. To the country, I'm a valuable asset."

"..."

The War Maniac fell silent.

He turned around, walked to the display screen, and pulled up a set of data.

"In the leak area of ​​Reactor No. 1, the radiation level is 10,000 times the normal level. The storage area contains 3,000 tons of nuclear waste, and the annual disposal cost exceeds 3 billion yuan."

Zhan Kuang turned around and looked at Luo Yu.

Are you sure your pet can eat all of this?

"I'm not sure," Luo Yu said honestly, "but we can give it a try."

"Give it a try?" Zhan Kuang's expression turned serious. "Do you know what the consequences would be if some uncontrollable accident happened? The entire Baijiang City would be contaminated by radiation."

"That's why I came to you guys," Luo Yu said nonchalantly, shrugging. "If I went to eat there secretly, that would be dangerous. Now that I'm here openly, you can monitor the whole thing and stop immediately if there's a problem. Isn't that safer?"

Zhan Kuang stared at Luo Yu for a long time, then suddenly asked, "What do you want?"

"It's simple!!" Luo Yu breathed a sigh of relief and held up three fingers: "First, I need a legal identity. I don't want to have to sneak around every time I come to eat in the future."

"Secondly, I need resources. My pet needs a lot of radiation to grow, and I hope to have priority access to nuclear waste disposal rights in various places."

"Third..." Luo Yu paused, "I need to protect it. My talent is very special, and there will definitely be people who are envious. I don't want to be kidnapped on the street one day."

"Your request isn't unreasonable." After listening, Zhan Kuang said in a deep voice, "Now I need to confirm your abilities first."

"No problem." Luo Yu shrugged. "We can do it now."

The war maniac turned to the soldier and said, "Go to the storage area and get a used fuel rod. Choose the lowest radiation level."

"yes!"

Ten minutes later.

A heavy lead box was delivered to the command center.

The lead box was opened, revealing a metal rod about the thickness of a fist, its surface shimmering with a faint blue light.

The detector showed that

The radiation level of this fuel rod is five thousand times the normal level.

An ordinary person would die if they got within ten meters.

"Is it ready?" Zhan Kuang asked.

"Okay." Luo Yu put the little lizard on the ground and smiled, "Go on, dinner's ready."

The moment the little lizard saw the fuel rod, its eyes actually flashed red. Now, at the command, it quickly ran over on its short legs and bit the fuel rod in one bite.

Click.

The sound of metal breaking.

Click, click, click.

The little lizard chewed up the fuel rods like it was eating potato chips.

Everyone in the command center held their breath.

The numbers on the detector began to drop.

5000……4000……3000……2000……1000……

In just thirty seconds, the radiation level dropped to zero.

The fuel rod turned into a pile of grayish-white powder.

The little lizard burped and wobbled back to Luo Yu's feet.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone stared in disbelief at the scene.

A technician said in a trembling voice, "This...this is not scientific...radiation energy cannot simply disappear into thin air..."

"It didn't disappear." Luo Yu squatted down and stroked the little lizard's head. "It was eaten by it."

Zhan Kuang took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart.

"How much more can your pet eat?"

"I don't know." Luo Yu shook his head. "It's still a juvenile, but its appetite will likely increase over time."

"call!!"

Zhan Kuang gasped.

If this lizard can truly absorb radiation indefinitely... then its value is immeasurable.

Tens of thousands of tons of nuclear waste are generated globally every year, causing headaches for countries around the world.

If the Dragon Kingdom were to acquire this ability...

The warrior dared not think any further.

"Wait a moment."

Thinking of this, Zhan Kuang turned and walked to the corner, picked up the encrypted phone, and said, "I need to consult my superiors."

Luo Yu nodded.

He sat down in the chair.

The little lizard crawled onto his lap, curled up in a ball, and closed its eyes.

Luo Yu could sense that

Its body is growing slowly.

That fuel rod just now increased its evolution level by 0.5%.

Although it's not much, it's still much better than the cobalt source in hospitals.

and……

Luo Yu glanced at the system panel.

[Evolution Level: 0.6%]

[Distance to next stage: 99.4%]

[Estimated needs: 2000 spent fuel rods, or 300 tons of nuclear waste, or 10 kilograms of enriched uranium.]

Luo Yu's lips twitched involuntarily a few times.

That appetite...

It really is a money-devouring beast.

But it doesn't matter. Now that we've connected with the government, getting 2000 fuel rods is no problem, let alone 20000.

Ten minutes later.

Zhan Kuang hung up the phone and walked back.

"The higher-ups agreed, but there were a few conditions."

"First, you must join the army, be granted the rank of second lieutenant, and be codenamed 'Monster'."

"Secondly, your pet must undergo a full examination to ensure there is no danger."

"Third, all operations must be conducted under military supervision and no unauthorized actions are permitted."

"Fourth..." Zhan Kuang stared at Luo Yu before saying earnestly, "Your talent is a national SSS secret and must not be disclosed to the outside world."

Luo Yu thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay."

"very good."

The warrior extended his hand. "Welcome to the team, Lieutenant Luo Yu."

Luo Yu also stood up and took his hand.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Commander Zhan."