Although Fangzheng wanted to give them the answer directly and even tell them about the mastermind behind the scenes, after some consideration, Fangzheng decided to hide some of the information. After all, he was too lazy to explain how he knew so much about it …
"I've heard a little about it, but I don't really care."
"Huh?"
Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko were surprised by Fangzheng's answer.
"You're not interested in it?"
"I'm not interested. Fantasy Driver's Ability Enhancement Tool? According to my theory, it's all nonsense. It's nothing more than something created by the unreliable theory of superpowers in Gakuen Metropolis. In my opinion, you shouldn't pay too much attention to this kind of unofficial thing. Generally speaking, things that don't circulate through official channels are either a scam, harmful, or both. "
Fangzheng yawned as he said that.
"After all, aren't there a lot of people in Gakuen Metropolis without superpowers? I'll create a rumor and give you a piece of music. You'll be able to enhance your superpower after listening to it. The current discount is only ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine. As long as one in a hundred people fall for it, wouldn't that be a huge profit? "
"But what if it's useful?"
Fangzheng rolled his eyes at Shirai Kuroko's question.
"Stimulants are quite useful for athletes. Do you think they'll be allowed in the Olympics?"
"Hmm …"
Hearing this, Shirai Kuroko fell into deep thought. Fangzheng gave her two ideas, but no matter which one it was, if the Fantasy Driver's Ability Enhancement Tool was not just a rumor, then the situation was very troublesome.
On the other hand, Misaka Mikoto was more concerned about what Fangzheng said earlier.
"You're saying that the theory of developing superpowers in Gakuen Metropolis is unreliable?"
"That's right. In my opinion, it's just a scam for children and illiterate people."
Fangzheng snorted. Hearing this, Misaka Mikoto was instantly annoyed.
"How is that a scam? It's the foundation of developing superpowers. According to Schrodinger's theory … "
"Don't mention Schrodinger's cat. It gives me a headache."
Fangzheng waved his hand and interrupted Mikoto's explanation.
"Schrodinger's theory is based on quantum mechanics. What does it have to do with superpowers?"
"… Eh?"
Misaka Mikoto was dumbfounded by Fangzheng's question and was at a loss for words.
"What annoys me the most is that Schrodinger's cat is involved in everything, as if the whole world can be involved in it. Schrödinger's cat described the principle of quantum superposition, and uncertainty was a characteristic of quantum. But what does this have to do with superpowers? Forget about superpowers, I have to build a car, design a plane, create a drug, and I still have to learn quantum mechanics? Oh? What happened? I built a car, and if I don't observe it, it doesn't exist? Or is it that I don't need to take medicine, and as long as I feel that I'm not sick, I'll be cute? "
"This …"
"The world is unified by materiality, and the myriad of specific matters in the world are all different forms of physical movement. Matter plays a decisive role in the spirit, and the spirit is the reflection of the objective material world in people's brains, which in turn produces a reaction to matter. "
As he spoke, Fangzheng picked up an apple.
"Look, this is an apple. An apple that is meant to be eaten. To people, this is simply food. But under what circumstances does this apple have an extraordinary meaning to people? That is, unless it falls and hits Newton's apple. Look, this is like a halo, right? "
"…"
Misaka Mikoto and Shiroi Kuroko stared at the apple in Fangzheng's hand and pondered without saying a word. Soon, Shiroi Kuroko raised his hand and asked a question.
"But according to the theory of developing superpowers, developing the brain is the key to increasing the level of superpowers. Isn't it because of quantum theory?"
"Nonsense, the left hand … No, the brain is only a support. Indeed, increasing the processing power of your brain can increase the strength of your superpowers. But isn't it the same for other things? If you're smart enough and have fast reflexes, you'll be able to do many things similar to superpowers. Have you seen the movie "Rain Man"? Doesn't the main character give off the impression that he has superpowers? That's actually a form of the brain's processing power. The same goes for mental arithmetic. Most of the time, we need to use a calculator or a computer to calculate things for a long time, but some people can immediately get the answer with just a thought. Isn't that a superpower? "
Fangzheng chuckled as he spoke. He then picked up a piece of paper and started drawing on it.
"In my opinion, the theoretical basis of superpowers in Garden City is nonsense, but it does have a certain amount of practical experience. As you said, Shiroi Kuroko, developing the brain can increase the strength of superpowers, but developing the brain isn't the foundation. Let's compare the brain to a CPU. Under what circumstances will a CPU be useful? A CPU can only display its value as a CPU when it's equipped with suitable hardware and external devices. Otherwise, it's just a piece of trash. Its only use is to make building blocks. "
Misaka Mikoto and Shiroi Kuroko's expressions became more serious. Misaka Mikoto could no longer care about anything else. She stared at Fangzheng with her eyes wide open.
"But Mr. Fangzheng, according to your theory, superpowers …"
"That's right. According to my theory, superpowers are actually a special kind of talent. The reason why ability users like you have superpowers is because your body's genetic structure is suitable for using superpowers. However, some people are not suitable. It's just like blood types. Some people are type A, while others are type B. Therefore, people with type A blood and people with type B blood can't transfuse blood with each other. This is the material reality. It's not something you can change even if you're determined and work hard. "
Fangzheng spread his hands.
"That's why there are so many powerless people in Garden City. Don't tell me you guys think that all the powerless people here are stupid, stupid, and lazy idiots."
"How can that be …"
Misaka Mikoto lowered her head helplessly.
"Could it be … that I became level 5 because of this? Because of this? Is it just because of me but not the others …? "
"Big sister …"
Shiroi Kuroko looked at the girl beside her with a pained expression when she heard Misaka Mikoto's words. However, Fangzheng stretched out his hand and snapped his fingers at Misaka Mikoto's head.
"Hey, what are you doing?!"
"Stop being so sentimental. Do you think you're Lin Daiyu? Talent is talent, hard work is hard work. Don't tell me you've never heard of the story of the tortoise and the hare. It's just like athletes. Look, there are millions of sprinters in the world, but only one person can stand on the Olympic podium and win a gold medal. How did he do it? Oh, don't tell me he won a gold medal just by drinking, singing, and dancing every day? Aren't you the same? Don't tell me you leveled up by lying down when you became level 5? "
"But, but I just feel like …"
"That's what you call a fragile heart. The people in Africa are still eating grass. You might as well not eat. As one of the few level 5 metahumans in Gakuen City, you just need to act like a level 5 metahuman. You're not a god. It's not up to you to decide whether other people can use their superpowers or not. You can't make this decision. This is the responsibility of us researchers. You just need to be a good role model. It's a waste of time to think about those useless things. "
"That's right, big sister."
Hearing this, Kuroko suddenly jumped up.
"Big sister, as long as you're still big sister, Kuroko will always follow big sister whether I'm level 5 or not. But as a role model for metahumans, big sister shouldn't wear those childish undergarments in the future … "
"Kuroko!!"
Beep beep beep …!
Fangzheng shrugged as he looked at Kuroko who was convulsing from the electric shock.
He brought this upon himself.
"Thank you for your guidance today."
Standing at the entrance, Misaka Mikoto and Shiroi Kuroko bowed respectfully to Fangzheng. They had to admit that every time they met and talked with Fangzheng, they felt that they had benefited a lot. Well, actually, Fangzheng felt that they should learn about the Marxist worldview and materialist dialectics …
"You're welcome. I was just saying. You're welcome to visit anytime in the future."
After a brief farewell, Misaka Mikoto and Shiroi Kuroko turned around and left the research institute. Misaka Mikoto was still frowning as she walked on the road.
"Kuroko, do you think … what Mr. Fangzheng said is true?"
For Misaka Mikoto, everything she heard today had overturned her common sense. All this while, Misaka Mikoto had thought that she was able to reach level 5 solely because of her own hard work. But today … even though Fangzheng told her not to take it to heart, Misaka Mikoto could not just throw it to the back of her mind.
"Although it's unbelievable, I have to admit that what that gentleman said makes sense."
Kuroko also had a serious expression on her face. As the disciplinary committee member, she had to think more. Perhaps the higher-ups of Gakuen City already knew about all this but deliberately hid it from them? If what Fangzheng said was true, that their superpower development foundation was complete nonsense, then it meant that the hundreds of thousands of powerless people in Gakuen City were victims of their lies.
If word of this got out ….
Shiroi Kuroko could not help but shiver at that thought. If that really happened, the rage of the powerless people would probably destroy the entire Gakuen City …
"But why do I feel like I've forgotten something?"
Mikoto tilted her head and abruptly stopped in her tracks.
Ah! I forgot to ask him how he blocked my power again!
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