Chapter 61: Discovering the Truth

**Chapter 61: Learning the Truth**

Jian Suiyu rubbed his forehead with a wry smile. "Let me explain."

Wu Yue turned to him in confusion. "Vice Captain?"

Jian Suiyu said, "Wu Yue, you have indeed awakened your psychic energy, and your psychic core is the rarest and top-tier S+ rank—a silver-white diamond type.

So far, such a powerful core has only appeared in legends—no one in the world has ever had one."

Wu Yue was equal parts amused and annoyed. "...So now you're coming up with such ridiculous stories just to comfort me?

An S+ rank silver-white diamond type? Even specifying the color and shape?

Who knew guys like you could be so creative?"

"It's true. Believe me," Jian Suiyu insisted.

Wu Yue nodded. "Alright then, since you're trying so hard to make me feel better, I'll believe whatever you say.

But if I really did awaken psychic energy, why don’t I feel anything at all?"

Jian Suiyu frowned. "That might be related to what happened during your awakening."

"What accident?" Wu Yue asked, puzzled.

"When your psychic core awakened, it was completely exposed to the air.

Yi Na tried to steal it, which accidentally triggered a protective reflex in your body.

A red light enveloped your psychic core, and your powers went dormant.

It strongly resembles an Arcane Arts seal."

Wu Yue slowly furrowed her brow. "You said... a red light?"

Jian Suiyu nodded. "Exactly. This red light not only sealed your psychic core but also rebuilt your brain and eyes.

The orphanage attack—it wasn't Yi Na saving you by awakening healing powers.

In fact, she wanted to take your psychic core. That’s why Jie Chen said earlier that you don’t need to thank Yi Na."

Yi Na… actually tried to take her psychic core?

But why? Yi Na already had the prestigious S-rank core, didn’t she?

Mulling over Jian Suiyu's words, Wu Yue suddenly realized—

This red light was most likely the vanished heart-shaped ruby from her peachwood sword.

Because the orphanage attack was exactly when her memories of the heart-shaped ruby vanished.

The peachwood sword and the ruby were connected to Wu Yue's past. They'd been with her since she arrived at the orphanage at age three. She wanted to learn the gem's secrets.

She said seriously to Jian Suiyu, "Vice Captain, about this seal you mentioned—could you tell me more?"

"This isn't my specialty," Jian Suiyu admitted. "But once Yan Qi returns to the base, I believe we’ll get new clues."

Wu Yue gave a serious nod. "Thank you, Vice Captain."

Jian Suiyu chuckled, "Wu Yue, no need to stand on ceremony.

And, to be honest, I’m also very curious—once your sealed psychic core is unlocked, what kind of incredible abilities will emerge?"

Wu Yue stared in disbelief, "So that S+ silver-white diamond psychic core you mentioned—you weren’t just messing with me?"

Jian Suiyu scratched his head in frustration, "If only the mind projection could be recorded, maybe then you’d believe me.

Unfortunately, the mind projection only exists in the mind’s eye—it can only be seen by those who are present."

Then Jian Suiyu turned serious:

"But Wu Yue, believe in me—and in yourself.

You have psychic power, incredibly strong psychic power.

This suppressed power will definitely come to your aid when you need it most."

Wu Yue held his gaze, sincerity shining in both their eyes.

Jie Chen and Richard exchanged a glance, both stifling a smirk.

Jie Chen sneered, "So the S-grade armor I gave her doesn’t even get a thanks?"

Richard said coldly, "I used up all my psychic strength in one day, diving into the subconscious twice—same here."

Jie Chen, "Nice guys finish last, huh?"

Richard, "It’s always the smooth-talkers who walk off with the prize."

Jie Chen, "Ugh, green-tea types—always the worst."

Richard, "Mad it’s not you playing the game?"

Wu Yue felt her scalp prickle from their grumbling, sending Jian Suiyu a desperate look.

Jian Suiyu, "...What exactly are you two muttering about?"

Richard shrugged, "Wow, nothing~"

Jie Chen tossed a glare at the ceiling, "I'm going back to sleep.

Wu Yue, if you dare be late tomorrow morning, I’ll rip your head off and punt it."

Wu Yue hurried after him, "Jie Chen! Thank you for the armor!"

Jie Chen turned around, and Wu Yue was surprised to see no trace of annoyance on his face.

Instead, there was quiet pride and relief. He patted Wu Yue’s head—the huge height difference made it seem like he was patting a child—

"Wu Yue, I’m glad you turned out tough and unharmed."

Wu Yue tilted her head in confusion, "Huh?"

Jie Chen’s eyes gleamed sharply as he bared his teeth in a bloodthirsty grin,

"The yearly raid dungeon is coming soon. When it does, we’ll make sure those who tried to steal your life pay in rivers of blood."

Wu Yue looked completely baffled, "What? Jie Chen, what’s all this about? I don’t understand—who’s out to steal my life?"

Jie Chen, "But before that, I'll make sure to train you well so you can make the most dazzling debut in the major dungeon."

Wu Yue, "...." Though she didn’t understand the previous sentence, this one was loud and clear!!

Jie Chen wanted to pummel her into the ground—if not kill her outright.

Wu Yue thought to herself, "Actually... being flashy isn't all that important."

Jie Chen loomed over Wu Yue, his shadowed face twisted in a chilling smile, "What did you say?"

Wu Yue shuddered involuntarily, "N-no... I didn’t say anything."

"In that case..."

Richard rose to his feet and walked to Jie Chen’s side, smiling as he looked at Wu Yue,

"Now that we've confirmed the existence of your mental core, I'm going to change up your training."

A chill ran down Wu Yue’s spine, "What new training?"

Richard snapped his fingers. Before Wu Yue could react, hordes of corpse-pale water ghouls, drenched in blood, surged from midair toward her.

Wu Yue gasped and stumbled back, then forced herself to stand firm as she realized it was just an illusion.

But the next second,

Richard coldly informed her, "This is just a taste of what's coming."

At that, the chill down Wu Yue's spine turned to solid ice.

Still, before leaving the training room, Wu Yue made a point of thanking Richard,

"Thank you, Richard."

Thank you for revealing truths I never knew in my past life.

She hoped—she vowed—that in this life, she’d have the chance to make up for all her past regrets.