THE ALIENS INVASION

Chapter 8: LIFE IS UNFAIR

I don't even know that my mother is away from home and yet he knows so well. Quite disappointed that I don't get to witness a spectacular scam by this glasses man today. That's fine too, I enjoy my mom's absence.

"Do you know when she'll be back?"

He looks at his watch and replies:

“Probably in a few hours. We only dare to estimate so.”

“In that case, you still have plenty of time to answer my other questions?”

The man nods and tells me to go easy.

“What weapon are you referring to specifically?” I frown, wondering.

“Knives, guns, etc. Weapons include anything that can hit the opponent. Sometimes just a pair of chopsticks is a powerful weapon.”

I'm not sure if he's joking or telling the truth. Because here every citizen is not allowed to use such weapons. If found, they will immediately be fined a large amount of money and sent to prison. This is not the country of Mixreca, he needs to know about it.

“I apologize for using my power to read your mind. Just as you think, our country must not use such dangerous weapons. Initially, you will only learn how to use basic weapons. As for how to use the gun, we will provide and guide you only when we feel you are suitable. Not only our country, but other places have specially granted ARXX that right!”

“Thank you for explaining” – I cross my arms and look at the boy, annoyed – “But the fact that you keep using your superpowers to intrude on private matters, maybe you need to feel thank me in return"

The man pushes his glasses up. I don't know the real reason why he always acts like this. Is it because the glasses are too wide or is this a habit of his? Or maybe he is having different emotions than usual. As for many people, whenever they are stressed or anxious, someone will have a habit of biting their nails, just like me. That's also why my fingertips are always peeling and bleeding, and my nails are biting close to the flesh. I don't care either. The girls in my class and the people I meet often. As long as they are girls, most of them have colorful nails with long, pointed nails. Sometimes I wonder why they have such frivolous hobbies. But in the end, it's all their preferences, I have no right to interrupt or comment.

“What makes you think I have to thank you?”

The man asks me with a serious face. However, it seems that their face is just another mask of his, I feel that he is pretending to be.

“Because I am still standing here and always listening to your words. Even if it's a lie."

“As you once remarked about yourself. You are suspicious of others.”

“This is obvious. How do you feel when suddenly there is a strange organization that says they have superpowers, and now the planet is being attacked by aliens?"

He then replies:

"Just like you"

"Must to. That's why you need to show me the original proof, not a paper copy like before."

Hearing my request, he smiles. Even though he lowers his head to hide his smile, I can still see it.

“You realize this so easily.”

“There is nothing laudable about this. Usually, people will give copies over originals. Are you thinking of me as an idiot for even such simple things to say?”

“No, of course. But that's just common sense. Sometimes there are special circumstances that leave you with other options, right?”

It seems that the members of this ARXX organization are very interested in hearing people explain their arguments. I'm like that sometimes, it's just that no one is willing to tell me these things.

"Can't I try guessing?" – I say.

"It's just speculation, but you're saying it with such certainty?"

“Because I am lucky enough to guess right.”

I once read a book in the library and the character in it said: "Luck is also a kind of strength". As the saying "man proposes, god disposes", no matter how hard I study or how hard I work, just a little negligence is enough to push me to 2nd place. Life is always unfair. so! In the past, when I took the Biology test - also the subject I was not most confident about. Because of that, I stayed up all night to study and solve problems. But fate always likes to tease people. A student who doesn't rest for a second gets a lower score than someone lucky enough to be pointed out in the exam room by someone else. I'm sure she never learned a word. She goes to class just to have fun with her friends, not to study. She likes going to school because it's only here that her parents can't govern. She is fortunate to have a beautiful, very beautiful face, a perfect body as people often praise, a clear voice, and a skillful way of talking. With the above factors, she easily receives favors from everyone, including teachers. The result is shameless as the 'beauty' of the school.

Sometimes I envy that girl too. She seems to have everything that I don't. But it's only when I look in the mirror and see my ugly face that I get a little jealous. I remember years ago I wasn't so bad. At that time, my hair was still shoulder-length, my eyes did not appear in dark circles, and my face was smooth and without acne. It's all about the past.

"Um, you're human after all."

"Of course, I’m not an alien”

I say that because I don't want him to ask me any more questions or roundabouts.

“So can I take you home now?"

I nod and return home.

When I get to the door, I greet him with a nod and go inside. He seems a bit bored, I don't know why he has such an attitude.

“We completed all of your assignments in your handwriting, so rest assured, it won't be revealed.”

“Are you following me so closely? If it's only with a handful of members like you said, you'll forget some of the other members!"

“We are superpower users”

Of course, I know he and the other members of the ARXX have such abilities. I simply say that just to remind them not to be too intrusive in my private life. But perhaps he does not understand it, quite surprised that such a bright and knowledgeable person like him does not know this.

Before entering the house, the man hands me a strange device resembling a necklace. He says:

“You should wear this around your neck, it will help you stimulate the power in the liquid you drank.”

I take it. It is a bracelet made of metal, quite heavy even though it is quite small.

“Does everyone involved in the organization have to wear this?” - I wonder.

“Yes, but it only helps a very small part. The most important thing still lies in your efforts. I don't know if it's too late to tell you this, but the superpowers everyone has are mostly accumulated and activated by stress, and negative emotions. One of the leaders of ARXX gave a prime example in the fantasy superhero movies. Each time the characters are heartbroken or their loved ones are attacked, they will become stronger.”

“I've never seen Superman, but you say I can still figure it out. Perhaps, it suits me, now I have found my reason for being chosen.”

“If I wish for more members to join, it would be as if I were hoping for more people to suffer in this world,” the young man says suddenly, cutting off my thoughts.

Saying that he greets me and leaves.

So as long as I am more stressed and suffering, my strength will be released? It sounds pretty funny! But this seems to be for me. Negativity can become a force. It's also interesting!

It also means that if possible, I will collaborate with people like me. But, the man named Ell and also BB, of them are very strong. Perhaps they both had to go through excruciatingly painful things to reach such a threshold. I don't like to compare pain, everyone has heartache. In the eyes of a person, they will feel their pain is the greatest. Me too!