Chapter 52
That dude was like totally silent for a sec, staring at his phone screen like he’s weighing his own answer. He knows Chloe is his smart but impulsive niece. Man, he’s neck-deep in this mysterious business, knowing how dangerous it is for everyone around them, including Chloe.
After a moment of silence, the dude replies to Chloe’s message with caution, "Yeah, I have to avenge the deaths of the kids from the orphanage."
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Some time ago, when Karl just got the Common Sense Hijack System and changed the way people cross the road.
This hoodie dude, walking along with some little kids. His name is John, a Homo Obscura who believes Homo Obscura have a destiny to protect regular humans that weaker than them.
John stands at the roadside with the kids from the orphanage he looks after, carefully observing the traffic. He squats in front of them, explaining gently yet firmly, "Kids, remember, we can only cross when the red light for cars is on. Until then, we stay put here, patiently wait. It’s for our safety."
The kids nod obediently, their eyes fixed on the still green traffic light, while vehicles speed past in front of them. John feels proud in his heart for teaching them discipline and caution, something he deems essential to protect them in an increasingly dangerous world.
But, as they stand waiting, something strange happens. Without any clear reason, the kids start stepping onto the road, running like normal, their faces looking normal, John’s words erased by the Common Sense Hijack System. John is shocked to see them move forward just like that, disregarding the danger. He tries to grab some of their hands, but some kids have already stepped further into the middle of the road.
"Stop! Kids, wait! Come back!" John yells in panic, but they seem not to hear.