Chapter 331 Isn’t global harmony better?
The growth of a Soulmancer actually depends a lot on fate and opportunity.
For Nelson, William was undoubtedly an immense stroke of luck.
But he felt it was inappropriate to keep staying in William's shop.
During this time, he occasionally examined the item William had given him, and he was on the verge of breaking through to become the Demi-God realm.
Not daring to ask for more from William, Nelson decided to explore the newly descended parallel dimension.
After Nelson left, William saw some news reports about the descent of the parallel dimension on his phone.
Due to the immense size of this parallel dimension and the commotion caused by the major Soulmancer organizations, it was no longer possible to keep it hidden from the general public.
Photos of various Soulmancers were leaked, and some people took pictures on the outskirts of the parallel dimension and uploaded them to the internet.
Suddenly, the trending topics on major platforms were all about superpowered individuals and the parallel dimension.
The usual social media influencers and celebrities who dominated the trending lists on Facebook had completely disappeared.
With such events unfolding, the primary concern for most ordinary people was whether they could become superpowered individuals.
Previously, if someone talked about ways to become superpowered, they might have been considered foolish, but now, with so many superpowered individuals emerging, if there really was a way to become one, it would undoubtedly bring about a monumental change in one's life.
Isn't the idea of activating a hidden power and turning the tables an attractive narrative?
Who wouldn't want to become the protagonist, like in a fantasy world?
After browsing his phone for a while, William looked up at the stars. The chaotic energy fields and the descent of countless dimensions – someone must be stirring up this turmoil intentionally!
That someone, needless to say, was the entity William had expelled from his body.
William's eyes narrowed slightly, wondering what exactly that entity intended. Could it really be planning to kill William and take his place?
To William, such matters were merely a bit intriguing.
With just a sweep of his consciousness, he could easily discern where that entity had bestowed its powers and even instantly erase all those involved. But doing so would be far too dull.
Since it wanted to play, he thought he might as well play along.
In just a moment earlier, hundreds of people around the world had received mysterious systems or divine powers, with their ultimate task being to kill William.
The next morning, as soon as William arrived at school, Steven from the 13th Bureau found him.
Steven was aware of William's extraordinary abilities. With such an incident occurring, he naturally wanted to consult with William.
"Mr. Johnson, I was wondering if you'd be interested in joining Zoey and others on a trip to the newly arrived world," Steven said. "The commotion this time is too great. Almost all Soulmancer organizations have sent their elites to claim territory and search for treasures. Zoey isn't strong enough; I'm worried it might be dangerous for them."
Despite the 13th Bureau's backing from the government, in terms of strength, they couldn't compare to the larger Soulmancer organizations. In the newly arrived world, they had no advantage.
William looked at Steven with a smile, "Du you think I'm particularly concerned about Zoey, do you?"
"This... of course not," Steven replied, hit by the underlying implication.
In his view, William's decision to work at the 13th Bureau was likely because of Zoey.
Because William had fallen for Zoey.
If William led the team, the people from the 13th Bureau would have no safety concerns.
William looked straight into Steven's eyes, clearly seeing through everything.
Feeling uneasy under William's gaze, Steven awkwardly smiled, as his denial seemed pointless.
"Let's go," William said indifferently. To him, there wasn't much difference between Soulmancers and ordinary people, and Zoey was already at the door.
"William, come with me!" Zoey didn't bother with explanations, simply grabbing William and leading him away as soon as she entered.
William, who was generally indifferent to most things, was fine with just watching shows every day. But accompanying them to meet different Soulmancers was also okay with him.
Standing behind, Steven's back was drenched in sweat. The pressure from William's gaze was simply overwhelming.
Now, he was completely certain that William possessed at least Demi-God level strength, and he might even be a Quasi-Deity.
Moreover, it was clear to Steven that William did care about Zoey.
With this in mind, he felt somewhat relieved.
After William and Zoey got into the car, Zoey said, "Wes resigned. From now on, you'll just follow me around."
"He was doing well, wasn't he?"
"Called back by his Guild. He was once an apprentice at the Pantheon Guild, and with the current situation, it's natural for him to return to serve his Guild," Zoey explained. "Today, half of the people at the 13th Bureau resigned. They are all members of various Guilds, and they all had to return to their original Guilds today."
William nodded in understanding. The members of these large Soulmancer organizations working at the 13th Bureau were mostly there for experience. Now that they had a better place for training, it was only natural for them to leave.
"You know I'm not good at handling some things, so from now on, you'll stay by my side. I'll give you a raise."
Zoey, a reincarnation of Artemis, though without her memories, felt an inexplicable closeness to William. Previously, with Wes's help, she managed everything well, but now that Wes had resigned, aside from her prowess in combat, she was slow with other matters and naturally wanted William's assistance.
"How much?" By asking this question, William was essentially agreeing to help Zoey.
Zoey tilted her head, thinking, then asked, "How about two thousand dollars?"
William, who liked earning money on his own merit, was pleased with the idea of a raise.
"Deal!"
William smiled.
Zoey continued, "Following me to this newly emerged continent should be beneficial for you too. You're still a novice Soulmancer, and I don't know why you haven't advanced to a higher level, but perhaps encountering some opportunities there might make it possible."
William nodded and followed Zoey to CLOUD9's training base, leading a large group of 13th Bureau staff towards the new world.
Among these 13th Bureau employees, aside from Zoey, who had considerable strength, none even met the standard of a mid-level Soulmancer. However, they were equipped with all sorts of high-tech gear, including the formidable 096 armor.
They were embarking on an exploration of new lands, and without sufficient military power, it would be impossible.
Steven and William sat in a car, and Steven casually addressed Zoey, "We are currently facing a tricky diplomatic issue. Although we firmly claim that this disputed land belongs to the United States, many other countries disagree. Despite the State Department's strong stance, if we are too assertive, it could lead to widespread confrontation in the face of international skepticism."
His words were actually intended for William.
Zoey, listening to Steven, didn't express any opinion but focused on him, seemingly pondering his words.
William responded with a smile, "Shouldn't this land belong to the whole world? Why do we insist so heavily on territorial consciousness? If other countries wish to participate, I see no harm in it. After all, isn't global harmony better?"
In the current international landscape, as a powerful nation, the United States sometimes needs to find a balance between protecting national interests and advancing international cooperation.
However, now that Soulmancers have entered public awareness, ordinary people should focus on living in peace and harmony. The competition for territory should be left to the Soulmancer organizations of different countries. What ordinary person would want to compete for land with superpowered beings?
Isn't that asking for trouble?
Is this courting death?
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