Uneasy daily life

The end of the universe.

The meaning of life.

The answer to fate.

Images and words constantly shifted, jumped, and replaced in my mind in a montage-like manner.

The screen freezes on the message: "You're a good person, but we're not a good match."

Anxinyuan's Angelina is working hard to understand the text.

"I'm a good person"—does that mean I meet the entry criteria for the world of superpowers? That's pretty good.

But we're not a good match—what does that mean?! Good people can't join the world of superpowers? Or is it saying that one's temperament isn't up to par, that one lacks composure and calmness?

Hmm, what Baiying means is that I'm a good person, worthy of praise, but lack the ability to meet the standards for entering the Inner World...

Weird!

Did I get friend-zoned for no reason?

Anxinyuan Angelina hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but stopped herself: "Um..."

"Want to join the world of superpowered individuals? Hahahaha—"

The white figure pressed his forehead and let out a loud laugh.

Killer Queen!

This ability, known as the "beggar's version of Stand," makes its dazzling debut!

"You can see it, right?"

"visible."

Anshinin Angelina stared solemnly at the white figure that looked like it was wearing a shattered exoskeleton armor. It was indeed not an illusion; the world of superpowers truly existed!

Just now... umm, it was probably just a minor incident, a small misunderstanding.

Even so, the girl felt a sense of exhaustion that seemed to come from nowhere.

No, now is not the time to think about those things—the world of superpowered beings is right before our eyes!

Anshinin Angelina forced herself to remain calm and asked enthusiastically, "What organization do you belong to, senior? I want to join your organization and enter the world of superpowered individuals."

"Haha, such a lighthearted attitude." Bai Ying's expression turned serious. "When you realize your difference and specialness, do you feel fear and worry? Or do you feel joy and rampant ambition? What does the world of superpowered individuals look like to you?"

Anxinyuan Angelina said solemnly, "Fight the little monsters, defeat the villains, the behind-the-scenes organization, and eradicate evil!"

He's a pseudo-intellectual, latent antisocial individual—identified at a glance.

The white figure paced slowly, arms crossed, speaking in the weathered voice of an old man, recounting his story in a gentle, detailed manner.

"Since the beginnings of civilization, the first dynasty rose from the ground, and social systems gradually became more complex. Humanity comprehended physics from macroscopic movements, summarized chemistry from the changes in material reactions, obtained mathematics by questioning the world, and developed language by analyzing itself... This is a period of time that has lasted until now, though not very long. The more brilliant a civilization is, the deeper the shadows become, and organizations harbor deep shadows, fighting against those shadows—what do you think is the purpose of this?"

Could this be what they call an interview?!

The girl tentatively asked, "For...for justice?"

The white figure stopped and turned around, his deep, empty eyes appearing exceptionally profound. He said in a deep voice, "Everything is for the survival of civilization."

"The... continuation of civilization?"

Anshin-in Hospital's Angelina's pupils dilated in shock. Could it be that, somewhere unknown, world peace is already on the verge of collapse?!

The white-clad figure stood with his hands behind his back, his back to the girl, and said, "Do you now know who the organization's enemy is?"

"A super monster in the deep sea, an alien fleet arriving xx years later, an evil scientist, an ambitious man trying to start a war, a time-traveling future warrior, a zombie virus..." Anxinyuan Angelina rattled off a long list of things that could cause the world's people to live and die, then cautiously inquired, "...Do...do these things exist?"

The pan-chuunibyou manifest hero disease metaverse industrial chain member, both eyes have been updated.

"...the chaos of the past, the gods of the stars, the fallen antiquity, the weaving of fate, the name that cannot be spoken."

The white figure paused briefly, then spoke in a deep voice about a bunch of mysterious and impressive beings that could make people all over the world wish they were dead.

"hiss--"

The girl was so shocked by the sheer volume of the boast that she was speechless for a moment, only able to gasp in astonishment.

"As a chosen child, you have no other choice, but to shoulder the responsibility of continuing civilization, you must have extraordinary abilities."

Bai Ying turned around and said in a serious voice, "You and I have no right to choose our fate, only the awareness to face it. From today onwards, you are an outer member of the organization, code name 9527. I am your direct superior. Once you have completed your probation period, you will be promoted to a full member."

9527? Is there really that many people in this organization? No, no, thinking back to our conversation, if it's such an ancient organization involving all of humanity, less than ten thousand people is indeed a drop in the ocean compared to the billions of people in the world…

With a hint of a sense of mission, Anxinyuan Angelina asked, "Then, are there any assessment tasks?"

Bai Ying pinched her chin and slowly said, "The first one is to join the Classic Literature Department."

"what?"

Anxinyuan Angelina tilted her head slightly. Was there a slight inconsistency in the tone of the conversation?

"Life is not a novel. There are no tasks that you can just happen to handle, and the targets that the organization has to fight will not just happen to generate enemies that match your level."

The white-clad figure stood with his hands behind his back, speaking as if a leader were giving a lecture: "Start with small things, cultivate your character and abilities so you can face greater difficulties. Or do you want to save the world right now? Then I'll assign you a mission to protect the locals in a war-torn region. I hope you can forge an iron will amidst the hail of bullets. If you don't end up in a box and sent back, you'll be considered qualified..."

"No, no, no, I... I'll fight the slimes instead!"

Anshinin Angelina quickly shook her head and couldn't help but ask, "But... but what's the point of joining the Classics Club... Ah, shouldn't we ask too many questions about the organization's mission?"

Looking at the girl who was patching up her own work, Bai Ying shook her head with the demeanor of a good boss and said, "As a member of the organization, even if you are an outer member, you should have independent and rational insights and understanding of the mission. We allow and recognize your inquiries. You are both the future of civilization and the future of the organization. You need to build your own thinking and understanding and hone your will and character in the mission so that you can face those indescribable darkness."

"The reason I asked you to join the Classics Department is simple: to interact with others and develop your communication and teamwork skills. There is only one true heroism, and that is unity."

Anxinyuan Angelina nodded as if she understood, "Oh...that sounds like it...By the way! If I join the organization, are there any training methods for...superpowers?"

Bai Ying said solemnly, "Of course there is. Listen carefully. This is the crystallization of wisdom accumulated by generations of people in the organization, the answer obtained by understanding the truth."

"Ok!"

Exciting!

Angelina at Anxin Hospital held her breath and stood ready for battle.

"Go to bed before 10 pm, get up around 6 am, go for a half-hour morning run, do 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, and 100 squats every day, and do a 0-kilometer run at least once a week. No matter how hot the weather is, I don't use air conditioning."

Anxinyuan Angelina: "?"

“Like many newcomers to the organization, you find this too plain and monotonous,” Bai Ying scoffed. “You think it’s easy? Wait until you can do it, 9527.”

Angelina Anshinin stammered, "But... what does this have to do with superpowers?"

"Without a strong body, how powerful can your superpowers be?"

Bai Ying said solemnly, "When facing those dangers, if you can't even run properly and fall flat on your face, you'll only drag your teammates down—by the way, how are your grades?"

"It's alright..."

It's alright, still writing, not yet—still, the future is promising, but not now.

Bai Ying understood: "There's still a month until the final exams, and your third task is to get into the top 50% of the grade."

"Huh?!" Anshinin Angelina was bewildered, feeling absurd. "What...what does the superpower world have to do with exams?! Isn't it supposed to be the wisdom accumulated by generations of people..."

"Aren't the knowledge points in textbooks the crystallization of wisdom accumulated by generations? Every law originates from diligent exploration of the world, and every philosophical principle contains repeated self-examination! As the future flowers of the organization, you must strengthen your physique, accumulate sufficient knowledge, and cultivate a resilient character! Even superpowered individuals cannot be omniscient and omnipotent, and learning is the best way to hone your thinking and perseverance. Go and ponder the antiquity of history, go and spark the flames of truth, and go and strive for a higher level of wisdom!"

Bai Ying encouraged him passionately, "The organization has high hopes for you! 9527, don't let the organization down!"

As one task after another rained down on her, the girl's initial excitement and nervousness had faded. She was confused, bewildered, astonished, and even resistant and skeptical: "Is...is this real? Why is it so..."

"So simple, so monotonous, so ordinary, and not at all superpowerful?"

Bai Ying raised her right hand, pointed her thumb at herself, and said, "Then look at me."

He's quite handsome... wait.

During the investigation, it was confirmed that the other party was indeed one of the top students in the entire grade.

In terms of physical fitness, one can glean some clues from the tennis match video of Shizuka Hiratsuka (Platinum) and Shirokage (World's White Shadow) on the forum.

Anxinyuan Angelina exclaimed in realization, "Senior, you also went through the assessment before finally becoming a formal member of the organization?!"

"Isn't this only natural?" Bai Ying clenched her fist, her voice brimming with passion. "A strong physique! A tenacious will! A flexible mind! If you can't do these, do you really want to become a formal member of the organization? 9527, don't be so unrealistic!"

Anxinyuan's Angelina was persuaded and accepted the three assessment tasks.

The underworld of superpowered individuals is indeed more difficult than imagined...

"In addition, joining the Classic Literature Club gives you a long-term mission," Bai Ying said slowly. "You will be keeping an eye on Eru's niece and Oreki."

Anxinyuan Angelina asked solemnly, "Is there something wrong with them? Are they also superpowered? Villains disguised as students?"

"This is a private matter."

Bai Ying suddenly raised her voice, glanced at the rooftop door, and said loudly, "As an elder of my niece Airu, I support her dating, but young people are always prone to doing some outrageous things that go too far. The more exciting it is, the more they want to find it! Oh! Just thinking about them acting impulsively and messing around at school is terrible! If they get caught, I'll really feel guilty towards Brother Guangu! 9527! You have to be the watcher, the third wheel, and the enforcer of civilized harmony—prevent their impure relationships!"

Anshinin Angelina: "...?"

Does that mean...being a paparazzi?!

Get it done.

Bai Ying looked back at the rooftop door from which she had vaguely heard some noise and asked, "So, what is your superpower? Let me do an assessment and also record it in my file."

"Huh? Oh... this..." Anshinin Angelina pulled a pencil from her pocket, which floated naturally above her palm. "This is my superpower. I discovered before that I can make things lighter or heavier..."

Bai Ying glanced at it with interest: "Gravity? Telekinesis? Hmm—that's a good ability for moving bricks."

Anxinyuan Angelina took a half step back, surprised, and said, "Moving...moving bricks?"

Bai Ying clapped her hands and said, "Anyway, welcome to our organization, 9527."

"Oh."

For some reason, despite it being a long-awaited result, the girl inexplicably felt listless and said weakly, "Ah... what's the organization called? I don't think I know."

"A guardian of history..."

Bai Ying's voice was deep and desolate, which made Anxinyuan Angelina perk up and subconsciously straighten her back.

"The guardian of civilization, the tombstone of nameless heroes, the defense line of cognition, the doomsday countermeasures center, the containment facility for the bizarre..."

The young newcomers were motivated to work hard by a sense of mission.

The white figure temporarily stopped its seemingly profound and convoluted description, which it had been using to buy time, and instead uttered the name it had just come up with in a tone full of reverence.

"This is the organization—"

"The Tower of Babel".

Chapter 44 I'm scared

I need to have a good talk with Hikigaya and Yuihama today.

Whatever method is used, it's enough to make them reconcile.

Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her tired eyes, got up, washed, and changed her clothes.

She made up her mind last night.

I don't care... anyway, there's that dramatic guy, so it's fine.

Yukino Yukinoshita entered the living room.

"Yah! Good morning, Yukino!"

On the living room sofa, a woman with a face somewhat similar to Yukino Yukinoshita, but with short hair past her ears and a broad chest, greeted him with a bright smile.

Breakfast was already prepared on the table next to us.

Yukino Yukinoshita rubbed her eyes and retreated into the corridor.

Seeing something dirty so early in the morning must be because I wasn't fully awake yet.

One more time—

Yukino Yukinoshita entered the living room.

"Yah! Good morning, Yukino!"

The woman smiled brightly and mimicked the greeting perfectly.

"..."