Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1105: Muggles in the Surface World and the Inner World
"The Busujima family has taken the wrong path, and the entire martial arts world, or the entire world, has taken the wrong path."

Shinichiro Busujima's voice sounded heavy on the other end of the line, as if carrying an unspeakable burden.

There was not only regret in his tone, but also a hint of urgency, as if time was passing in an irreversible way and he had to swim upstream against this torrent.

Saeko Busujima unconsciously tightened her grip on the phone. She could sense the determination and helplessness in her father's words. The doubts in her heart were like buds sprouting in spring, growing rapidly and needing answers urgently.

"Father, what do you mean by taking the wrong path? What path do you think is the wrong path? What path do you think is the right path?"

Her series of questions were like a traveler eager to unravel the fog, eager to see the truth ahead.

On the other end of the phone, Shinichiro Busujima was silent for a moment, as if he was choosing his words, or perhaps recalling the past.

"Saeko, have you ever thought that the world we live in is far more complicated than you think? For a long time, the Busujima family and many martial arts families have been immersed in the dream of improving their skills and pursuing the ultimate in martial arts, but have ignored the true nature of this world."

"We are all just Muggles."

"Muggle? What does that mean?"

Busujima Saeko was confused by this new word, her heart was filled with doubts and curiosity.

"That's the name for ordinary people who live in the surface world. They are deceived by appearances and know nothing about the truth hidden in the dark."

Shinichiro Busujima explained, his tone containing both sympathy and helplessness.

"We, including you and I in the past, are all one of these Muggles. We live in the sunshine but ignore the existence in the shadows."

"Something is going to change noticeably in the world very soon."

There was an unquestionable certainty in Busujima Shinichiro's words, which made Busujima Saeko's heart beat faster.

"Before this, the outer and inner worlds were separated and hidden from each other. People in the outer world didn't know what was happening in the inner world, just like you and I before, we were both Muggles living in the outer world. But soon, this world will undergo a dramatic change, and everything in the inner world will slowly emerge."

Pictures emerged in Busujima Saeko's mind. The monsters, superpowers, and unknown forces that she once thought only existed in fantasy seemed to be about to become a part of her life.

There is both fear and expectation in her heart. The fear comes from the unknown, while the expectation comes from the curiosity and desire to explore the unknown.

“The world will change dramatically, and anyone who fails to keep up with this trend will be left behind.”

There was unquestionable determination in Shinichiro Busujima's words.

"So I must lead the Busujima family to ride on this wave. I will eliminate anyone who stands in my way, even if they are my relatives."

Busujima Saeko could imagine the expression on her father's face when he said this. It must have been cold and resolute.

"So, Luther is the key?"

Busujima Saeko suddenly understood why her father wanted her to be close to Luther, even if they couldn't get married, at least they had to maintain a good relationship.

Luther may just be the key to the Busujima family’s ability to gain a foothold in this coming storm.

"Yes, Luther...he is not simple."

Shinichiro Busujima's voice revealed a barely perceptible worry, "His background and his abilities are beyond our imagination. Establishing a connection with him is vital to our Busujima family." "You mean, there will be more and more strange things in the future?"

Busujima Saeko tried to imagine such a scene, but her imagination seemed insufficient to depict the full picture of that world.

"It's very possible that they will become the norm in this world."

Shinichiro Busujima's answer made Saeko Busujima's heart sink.

"When that happens, neither cities nor villages, neither prosperous cities nor remote villages, will be safe. We must be prepared to face all this."

"So...what do you think you need to survive in the future world? Kendo?"

Busujima Saeko raised the issue that concerned her most. Kendo was a skill she had practiced since she was a child and it was also the source of her confidence.

"Kendo is, of course, important, but it's just one of the tools."

Shinichiro Busujima's tone was deep, "In this new world that is coming, strength, wisdom, courage, and the ability to adapt to changes will determine a person's life or death. Kendo can give you an advantage in battle, but more importantly, it is the power to enter the other world."

"Aren't there still police and army?"

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Busujima Saeko asked unwillingly. She didn't want to admit it, but deep in her heart, she had vaguely felt the threat of the coming storm.

"A big incident happened in America. A U.S. military base was attacked by a ghost, and more than 300 people were killed or injured." Busujima Shinichiro's voice was calm and cold. "Guess what's going on now?"

Busujima Saeko's heart was in her throat and she could almost hear the sound of her own heartbeat.

"how's it going?"

She couldn't wait to ask.

"They couldn't do anything to the ghost. Even when they used a small-yield hydrogen bomb, it only made the ghost disappear for a while. Now, that area has been blocked, but who knows if the ghost will appear again, or if there are more ghosts lurking in the dark?"

Shinichiro Busujima's words were like a heavy hammer, shattering the last glimmer of hope in Saeko Busujima's heart.

There was a brief silence on both ends of the phone, and Busujima Saeko could feel the heaviness and urgency in her father's words. She knew that she had to make a choice, whether to continue to indulge in the fantasy of the past or to bravely face the upcoming reality.

"Father, I understand."

Busujima Saeko's voice was firm and powerful. "I will work hard to improve myself, and I will also try my best to establish a better relationship with Luther. For the Busujima family, and for myself, I will meet the upcoming challenges."

"Don't force yourself, Saeko. If it really doesn't work, our Busujima family can choose to become Luther's vassal. Even if we are dispensable to him, we are definitely still of use to him."

The more Busujima Shinichiro said this, the less likely Busujima Saeko would accept this situation.

What's more, after seeing that kind of power, Busujima Saeko... got wet!
"Boss, you are amazing. Busujima Saeko actually contributed so much emotional energy."

The system was extremely surprised. It didn't expect that Busujima Saeko alone could contribute so much energy, but in the end it just created a monster.

(End of this chapter)