Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1114: Tricking Hiratsuka Shizuka

Shizuka Hiratsuka usually managed to maintain her precious calmness and composure even in the face of the biggest storms. However, at this moment, she was unable to maintain that calmness no matter what.

Her heart was beating like a drum and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. It was obvious that the nightmarish scene was still lingering in her mind.

In that dream, she seemed to be in a dark and depressing abandoned factory, surrounded by a strong metallic smell and unknown fear.

Suddenly, a huge figure walked out of the shadows. It was a monster made of scrap car parts. Its eyes flashed a cold red light, as if it could see through the deepest fears in people's hearts.

Hiratsuka Shizuka tried to escape, but her feet seemed to be bound by invisible chains and she could not move.

Then the Autobot raised his massive fist and smashed it down at her with destructive force.

At that moment, she felt unprecedented despair and helplessness, followed by endless darkness...

That ugly and desperate way of death made her break out in cold sweat the moment she woke up.

When she suddenly woke up from her sleep, she found herself lying on an unfamiliar bed. The room was simply and warmly decorated, and the soft light shone on her face, bringing a sense of comfort.

Shizuka Hiratsuka subconsciously touched her body and confirmed that apart from her clothes being a little messy due to the struggle, there was nothing wrong with her.

Her heartbeat gradually calmed down, but the horrific dream still left her with lingering fears.

"Where is this? Why am I here?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked around, trying to find the answer.

"Phew...Now is not the time to dwell on fear."

She reminded herself secretly, quickly adjusted her mindset, and decided to figure out the current situation first.

She took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

Now was not the time to dwell on fear and confusion, she had to figure out what was happening and what she should do next.

So she carefully got out of bed and walked barefoot on the soft carpet, trying not to make any noise.

Walking out of the room, Shizuka Hiratsuka came to the living room. The layout of the living room was also full of retro atmosphere. A person was sitting on a large sofa. It was Luther.

The sunlight shone through the window onto his body, giving him a layer of golden glow, making him look particularly warm and mysterious.

When she saw Luther, most of the fear and anxiety in Shizuka Hiratsuka's heart disappeared in an instant.

She walked forward quickly, almost trotting to Luther, stopped, clenched her hands into fists, and her voice trembled a little: “Mr. Luther, I was still worried…I thought I would never see you again.”

Luther raised his head and looked at Shizuka Hiratsuka with a smile in his eyes: "Oh, it's Miss Hiratsuka, you woke up just in time, I was worried that you would continue to sleep. Don't worry, you just fell into a deep sleep because you were too frightened."

When Shizuka Hiratsuka heard this, her cheeks flushed slightly. She had never shown such a feminine attitude in front of anyone, but in front of Luther, that reserve seemed to disappear naturally.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh. It's just... I just didn't expect to wake up here."

She was embarrassed by her gaffe.

If she were in school, facing her juniors or seniors, she might appear stronger and more confident, but at this moment, facing Luther, she could not suppress her inner fragility and dependence.

Perhaps it was because Luther looked about the same age as her, or perhaps it was because of the strength he showed in times of crisis, that Shizuka Hiratsuka developed an indescribable liking for him.

"Mr. Luther, thank you for saving me. If it weren't for you, I might have..."

Shizuka Hiratsuka's voice was a little choked, she lowered her head and bowed deeply to express her gratitude. Luther waved his hand gently, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite: "Don't be polite, I just did what I should do. And, you should really thank yourself, it is your courage and persistence that allowed you to survive."

Shizuka Hiratsuka nodded gratefully, and then remembered the conversation with Luther before she fell into a coma, and the worry about the revival of the monster came to her mind again.

"Mr. Luther, what you mentioned before, about the increasing number of monsters, is that true? Am I... am I dreaming?"

Luther's expression became serious. He slowly stood up, walked to the window, and stared at the seemingly calm but undercurrent world outside the window.

"Unfortunately, that was not a dream. The world is indeed recovering, and those demons and monsters that were once sealed and forgotten are gradually returning. This is the beginning of a new era, and also an unprecedented challenge."

Hiratsuka Shizuka's heart sank suddenly, as if it was being tightly grasped by an invisible force.

Although she has always been a strong and independent woman who has never backed down in the face of life's hardships, at this moment, faced with such an unreasonable phenomenon, she couldn't help feeling a little powerless.

Those monsters that only appeared in legends and stories are now actually walking into her life and becoming the reality she must face.

"Then we...what should we do?"

There was a hint of despair in Hiratsuka Shizuka's voice, and she clenched her hands tightly, as if she could grasp a glimmer of hope in this way.

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In her opinion, Luther seemed to be the only savior she could meet. It was he who gave her the truth about the world and who might point out a way for her to survive.

"That depends on your choice."

Luther looked at Shizuka Hiratsuka.

"my choice?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka was confused. What choices did she have?
She was just an inconspicuous woman, without a distinguished family background or extraordinary abilities. She didn't even have the ability to protect herself in this world that was about to be invaded by monsters.

She didn't understand what Luther meant by "choice".

"Yes, you are luckier than ordinary people."

Luther's words startled Hiratsuka Shizuka.

"What does it mean?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka asked in confusion.

"You have the talent for spiritual power, but ordinary people don't have such a thing."

Luther said.

Shizuka Hiratsuka suddenly realized what Luther meant. It turned out that in this seemingly hopeless world, she was not completely helpless.

She possesses a power that ordinary people only dream of - psychic power.

Although this power is unknown and dangerous, it is also her hope for survival in this new era.

"So, Mr. Luther, are you going to teach me how to use spiritual power?"

Shizuka Hiratsuka asked excitedly, knowing that she had the talent for spiritual power, which was much better than ordinary people. At the very least, if ordinary people faced demons and monsters, they would definitely die. But if she could obtain spiritual power and knew how to use it, she would definitely be much better than ordinary people.

(End of this chapter)