Esper X Family – Chapter 168 – An Invitation to Collaborate

Facing Sequence 002’s forceful attempt to change the subject.

Lou Wei did not press the matter further.

This proved that she was not ready to meet her sister yet.

Which, in turn, saved him some trouble and effort.

Now, the focus should be on Sequence 002’s words.

“What is it?”

Ye Yao didn’t waste any time and directly took out a scroll.

After some thought, she decided that it was best to hand it over to Lou Wei.

Such a sinister object shouldn’t be entrusted to anyone else.

Lou Wei stared at the painting scroll in the girl’s hand, sensing the aura of three different abilities emanating from it.

It seemed to be sealed with three layers of restraints.

Ye Yao explained, “It contains the thing the Sanctuary uses to induce rampages.”

Lou Wei’s expression immediately turned serious.

The Countermeasures Bureau was precisely lacking in materials and research subjects.

If they could obtain a sample, they might find a way to counter the Sanctuary.

He hadn’t expected Sequence 002 to deliver something so crucial.

Is it a gesture of goodwill?

A proposal for collaboration?

Or is it related to Sequence 001?

Seeing Lou Wei’s thoughts, Ye Yao couldn’t help but feel exasperated.

She decided to throw out another provocative remark.

“It’s a reward for your Countermeasures Bureau.”

Lou Wei: “…”

It had to be said.

Sequence 001 and Sequence 002’s personalities were truly polar opposites.

Are they really sisters?

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Lou Wei wasn’t angry and accepted the scroll.

“On behalf of the Countermeasures Bureau, I accept this.

The Sanctuary is our common enemy.

You did the right thing.”

Ye Yao turned her head away and let out a soft hum, accepting the praise from her stern father.

As long as the Dayun Track didn’t stomp on the gas, he wasn’t that scary at all.

Ye Yao casually added, “This thing will automatically detach from the body after a berserk Esper dies.

However, the Sanctuary’s people will quickly retrieve it. It must be important to them.”

Lou Wei nodded, taking note of this information.

There had been many cases of Espers going berserk in the past.

Some of them might have been orchestrated by the Sanctuary.

The Countermeasures Bureau hadn’t discovered the true cause of these rampages back then.

It was likely that the berserk-inducing objects had been swiftly retrieved by the Sanctuary.

The fact that Sequence 002 had managed to obtain one was likely due to her strength.

Not only did she effortlessly eliminate a high-risk Sequence Esper, but her formidable power also served as a deterrent to the Sanctuary.

Even if they wanted to retrieve it, they couldn’t.

“If we make any new discoveries, the Countermeasures Bureau can share the information with your Sequence Zero.”

Lou Wei held the scroll in his hand but didn’t ask Sequence 002 for the method to break the three seals.

He could easily open this level of sealing.

It seemed to possess the power of cycles, but even that could still be broken with external power.

After all, it was just an inanimate object, unlike fragile living beings.

Ye Yao showed an intrigued smile.

“Is this an invitation to collaborate?”

Lou Wei calmly met Sequence 002’s gaze.

“It can be.”

Sequence Zero was a neutral faction.

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Moreover, it had Sequence 002 as its leader.

Her hidden identity carried significant weight.

Setting aside her strength, she was also Ye Yao’s sister.

Maintaining a good relationship with her would serve as a form of insurance.

Thus, collaborating with her wasn’t strange.

Ye Yao rubbed her chin, finding it somewhat interesting.

If they established a partnership, many things would become much more convenient.

In the future, she might even be able to openly appear at the Countermeasures Bureau in her shoujo form.

She could even swagger into the headquarters with her other companions.

Introducing Luo Jianhua to her companions would also go smoothly.

There were so many benefits!

There was no reason to refuse.

To save face, Ye Yao still put on a reluctant expression.

“I can accept that.”

Losing to the Dayun Truck in combat was one thing.

But she absolutely couldn’t lose in terms of presence!

Lou Wei didn’t care about Sequence 002’s attitude.

It didn’t matter as long as the outcome was good.

“While we’re at it, let’s discuss some details of the collaboration.”

The Countermeasures Bureau had never shied away from collaborating with other factions.

Even foreign powers.

If a high-risk Sequence Esper fled abroad, the Countermeasures Bureau could coordinate with Esper organizations in other countries for a joint capture.

There were also special external personnel.

Their collaborations spanned across the globe.

Now that Sequence Zero was different from before, collaboration would only bring mutual benefits.

“Collaboration details?”

Ye Yao was somewhat curious.

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She hadn’t expected the Countermeasures Bureau to have already prepared collaboration plans with Sequence Zero.

It seemed that revealing her true identity had significantly impacted their decision-making.

It likely accelerated the process.

“Based on current intel, the Sanctuary uses high-risk Sequence Espers to incite chaos and achieve certain goals.”

“The Countermeasures Bureau can provide you with all the information on high-risk Sequence Espers.”

“You can follow the leads to find your targets, and once you do, they’re yours to deal with.”

Lou Wei presented the results of their discussions during the meeting.

Since Sequence Zero had a habit of hunting high-risk Sequence Espers.

They might as well hand over all known intel from the Countermeasures Bureau.

Such efficient, powerful execution squad could outperform any Countermeasures Bureau Esper team.

After all, it included several A-rank Sequence Espers.

And there was also a top-tier S-rank Esper accompanying them.

The S-rank Espers in the Countermeasures Bureau were too busy.

They were either on special missions or guarding key locations.

It was impossible for them to be as mobile as Sequence Zero.

“Hmph… So you’re treating us as free labor?”

Ye Yao let out a few light hums, her tone slightly displeased.

It was like turning a hobby into a job.

Although it could be treated as family activities to farm the Found Family System.

It felt like it would waste a lot of slacking off time.

Of course, Ye Yao wouldn’t refuse.

She hated villains, and the more heinous they were, the more she wanted to eliminate them.

She could even feed them to Gu Wenxin to turn him into a super counter monster.

Ye Yao just habitually wanted to squeeze some benefits out of her stern father.

Lou Wei seemed to understand that Sequence 002 wanted to negotiate for some advantages.

“We can provide you with financial support, grant you certain privileges, and even help you gain fame if you want.”

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“Fine, let’s do it.”

Ye Yao agreed, no longer dragging it out.

After all, this was a serious matter.

Soon enough, Sequence Zero would surely surpass Lou Wei’s reputation by making their name through widespread battles.

Winning over Lou Wei in terms of infamy was also a kind of victory!

There were so many Esper criminals.

Even if the existing high-risk Sequence Espers died, new ones would take their place.

Gu Wenxin and the others could kill them to their hearts’ contents.

Ye Yao could just stay in the back and relax.

“By the way, I have something to ask your Countermeasures Bureau.”

“Go ahead.”

“Have you recaptured the Sequence Espers that Mu Luo brought out from the restricted zones?”

Ye Yao stomped her foot, signaling the shadows beneath her to stir.

The next second.

Mu Luo’s voice emerged from the shadows.

“Sequence 017, Sequence 015, Sequence 007.”

These were the innate Sequence Espers that Mu Luo had risked his life to bring out from the restricted zone.

However, they later left the courtyard and traveled on their own.

They had never returned.

Mu Luo suspected that they had been recaptured by the Countermeasures Bureau.

Lou Wei fell silent for a moment, then lightly shook his head.

“There is no trace of them within the Countermeasures Bureau.”

Author Note

Another day where I can’t sleep in. The downstairs neighbor keeps playing music, probably because I’m such a lazy pig that I usually don’t wake up until 11.

Translator Note

Chonky…