Chapter 57 - 58: B-Grade Strong Control!

Chapter 57: Chapter 58: B-Grade Strong Control!

Hearing this question, the girl opened her mouth but was too frightened to make a sound.

She instinctively moved closer to Shen Manyun.

"Don’t be afraid. Even though Captain Brother looks fierce, he really is a good person."

Bai Taotao also leaned in at this moment, speaking in an equally innocent tone.

"It was him who saved you. If it weren’t for him, you would have been thrown into the sea by those bad people to feed the fish."

Hearing this, the girl hesitantly raised her head and cautiously glanced at Lin Ji.

Perhaps influenced by Bai Taotao’s similarly petite and doll-like appearance, or perhaps encouraged by Shen Manyun’s gaze beside her.

She finally mustered her courage and said in a trembling voice:

"I... my name is Lin Yurou."

"My talent is... [B-Grade Deep Slumber]."

B-Grade?

Hearing this grade, Lin Ji’s pupils instantly contracted.

He hadn’t expected that a frail girl he had randomly rescued would have awakened such a high-grade talent!

On this ship, aside from Lin Ji himself, there was currently no second B-Grade talent holder!

"Deep Slumber?"

Lin Ji narrowed his eyes. His vigilance did not lessen; instead, it grew with a touch of curiosity.

"Show me. Don’t try any tricks."

Lin Yurou looked at Lin Ji with some fear but obediently nodded.

She took a deep breath and closed her eyes.

In the next second, an extremely peculiar spiritual fluctuation spread from within her body.

Her breathing and heartbeat instantly became extremely faint, as if her entire being had merged with the surrounding air.

Even her sense of presence rapidly diminished.

If he hadn’t been watching her standing there with his own eyes, Lin Ji might have thought there was no one there at all!

Just as the girl was about to completely fall into slumber, she seemed to remember something.

She abruptly opened her eyes, forcibly halting the skill’s activation.

And in that very moment, Lin Ji activated [Eye of Insight], successfully capturing the detailed information of this skill.

[B-Grade Deep Slumber]

[Effect 1: Actively enters a state of suspended animation, greatly reducing one’s own presence, and becoming immune to the vast majority of spiritual-type detection and attacks.]

[Effect 2: Pulls oneself and surrounding teammates into a slumber state. Units in slumber will recover from spiritual trauma and physical damage at an extremely rapid rate.]

[Effect 3: Can forcibly pull a designated target into a slumber state (requires a spiritual power strength check). Regardless of friend or foe, this can cause a long-lasting control effect. The weaker the target’s spiritual power, the longer the slumber duration.]

After reading this skill description, a trace of barely concealable delight flashed in Lin Ji’s eyes.

This was practically a top-tier divine support skill!

Not only could it perfectly conceal oneself, but it could also act as a healing station by pulling others into slumber.

Most crucially was that forced control effect!

At critical moments, this could very well be the deciding factor in victory!

Although it lacked direct offensive power, this support ability absolutely deserved its B-Grade rating!

"Lin Yurou..."

Lin Ji looked at the trembling, frail girl before him, a speculation forming in his mind.

Why would a genius with a B-Grade Talent have been tormented by men with only E-grade or D-grade talents before?

The answer was obvious.

This girl was too fragile.

Not physically fragile, but her personality was too timid, too fearful.

She possessed formidable abilities, yet had no idea how to protect herself.

Even in the face of violence, she dared not resist, instinctively choosing only to flee and submit.

"What a pitiful and tragic person."

Lin Ji sighed, the coldness in his heart gradually dissipating somewhat.

His Eye of Insight, aside from seeing through data, indeed possessed a kind of sixth-sense-like intuition.

He could sense that although this young girl’s personality was weak and self-deprecating, her heart was pure and kind, without any ill intent.

Moreover, her talent was simply too important for the current team!

Countless possibilities for tactical coordination instantly flashed through Lin Ji’s mind.

For example, when facing enemies with powerful mental attacks.

Lin Yurou could directly pull all teammates into a slumber state, utilizing that immunity to mental attacks effect to perfectly avoid damage!

Or, in team battles, she could forcibly pull the enemy’s core damage dealer or healer into slumber, causing their combat power to plummet and turning defeat into victory!

Even during regular travel or rest, she could pull injured teammates into slumber, repairing both physical and mental damage.

This aspect might, at times, be even more useful than Shen Manyun’s healing talent!

Truly worthy of a B-grade skill!

After a moment of thought, Lin Ji proactively extended his hand, his tone softening a bit.

"Are you willing to join our fleet?"

"Become an official member of this ship, and face this dangerous world together with us."

"I will give you the best protection, and you, you only need to utilize your talent to help everyone survive."

Lin Yurou was stunned.

She hadn’t expected this man who seemed so cold to actively invite her.

She lowered her head somewhat uncertainly, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s hum.

"I... can I?"

"I’m not very useful, I only know how to sleep..."

"Believe in yourself."

Lin Ji’s voice, though not loud, carried an undeniable firmness.

"Your talent is far more powerful than you imagine."

Looking at the handsome, confident face before her, Lin Yurou’s pretty face flushed slightly.

She gritted her teeth, as if mustering all her courage.

Then, she extended her still slightly trembling small hands and gently placed them in Lin Ji’s broad palm.

"I... I am willing."

As their hands clasped together.

Lin Ji opened the System Panel and added Lin Yurou’s name to the Official Crew Roster.

Including the previous six, there were now seven members on the ship.

The next second, a crisp System Notification Tone rang out in the mind of every person on the ship.

[Ding! Congratulations to Captain Lin Ji for successfully recruiting a new member!]

[B-Grade Talent Awakener ’Lin Yurou’ has officially joined the Level 3 Steam Ironclad!]

[Current crew count: 7/10.]

[All members receive new member Talent Bonus: Spirit Recovery Speed increased by 10%, Concealment Effect slightly enhanced!]

This crisp System Notification Tone not only sounded in Lin Ji’s mind but also echoed in the minds of every official member on the ship.

While comforting Lin Yurou, Shen Manyun froze completely upon hearing the prompt.

She looked at Lin Ji with some surprise.

"Captain, what’s going on?"

"Recruiting new members... can actually provide such a buff effect for everyone?"

Lin Ji frowned in thought for a moment, then nodded.

"It seems so."

"I estimate that only when recruiting teammates with high-grade talents will this special passive buff be generated for all members."

"And this characteristic of [Deep Slumber] precisely corresponds to mental recovery and Concealment."

Hearing this explanation, Bai Taotao, who was standing nearby, scratched her head, her large eyes filled with confusion.

"But Captain, you’re also a B-Grade Talent, and the most powerful one at that!"

"So why haven’t you brought any buffs to everyone?"

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