The Strongest Outcast

Liu Xiaojiang saw the text that suddenly appeared on the restaurant's TV, turned his head to look around and, seeing that no one was around, immediately picked up the remote control and turned off the TV.

however,

But this was completely useless.

The TV screen went black for only a moment before immediately returning to normal.

[What? Still angry? How can a grown man be so petty? (Displeased)]

Yes, I did trick you once before, but it didn't cause you any real loss, did it? In fact, I even made up for your activity funds... (hesitates)

If we really wanted to do something to you, do you think you'd still be here leisurely eating? (Seriously)

See here,

Liu Xiaojiang glanced at the restaurant's kitchen and frowned, asking, "What exactly are you trying to do?"

This guy's abilities were clearly very troublesome, and given the extent to which electronic devices are used in today's society, he felt he should perhaps listen to what the other party wanted, because if possible...

He didn't want to be constantly monitored.

however,

at this time,

The restaurant owner came out of the kitchen carrying a tray of food, interrupting their conversation.

"Well, no rush. We definitely mean you no harm. Let's talk after you finish lunch. (sticks out tongue)"

Liu Xiaojiang watched as the restaurant television returned to normal, then shook his head helplessly. He picked up the tableware and began eating his food with a reluctant expression...

……

evening,

Liu Xiaojiang returned to his room at the small hotel and reluctantly turned on his computer. "Tell me, what exactly do you want to do? It would be best if we could resolve everything at once."

[Emmm...we're really not bad people. (Speechless)]

"Stop talking nonsense, just say what you have to say, or shut up."

[...How can you talk to a girl like that? (shy)]

"What?...You're actually a woman?"

Alright, let's get down to business. Now you should know that superhumans exist, right? (Serious)

"Yes, those are the people you sent before, right?" Liu Xiaojiang nodded.

[That's right, you're an Outcast, I'm an Outcast, and all the company's employees are Outcasts, responsible for handling the impact of Outcasts on society. (Serious)]

[Because of the previous zombie incident, we became aware of your existence and sent someone to contact you; it's our duty. (Serious)]

"A company? What exactly is this? A delivery company made up of superhumans? Spontaneously dealing with other superhumans? Do you really have the right to do this?"

Upon hearing the word "company," Liu Xiaojiang recalled what he had seen on the computer and couldn't help but doubt the authenticity of these words.

Yes, we are officially a courier company. As for why we are responsible for handling the impact caused by other superhumans, I can only say... because in the eyes of other superhumans...

We represent the official position. (Proudly)

"Anomaly police?" Liu Xiaojiang pondered for a moment, then said, "If that's the case, your actions make sense."

Previously,

Liu Xiaojiang had always been suspicious of how the other party was able to sneak into the hotel so quietly, and how they were able to disperse the ordinary people around the hotel without making a sound. Such a thing could not be done without a positive explanation.

Uh...we're not police officers. Although we do some similar things, we're not real police officers after all. (Shh)

"So what?" Liu Xiaojiang ignored the other party's explanation. "Why are you, an official organization, bothering me? Is it because I was rescuing people earlier?"

Did they accidentally injure a petty thug?

Of course not! Someone has already taken care of that matter for you. The reason I'm here to see you now is actually because...

We want you to join us! (Seriously)

"What?"

Chapter 12 The Company's Invitation

Upon hearing the other party's stated purpose, Liu Xiaojiang couldn't help but become even more suspicious. "Are you joking? Or do you have some other purpose? To get me to join..."

"You're not trying to trick me into walking into a trap, are you?"

[…I'm not lying to you, really! (Speechless)]

[The company is a legitimate and lawful entity; why would they deceive someone who knows nothing about it? (sticks out tongue)]

Furthermore, since someone has already taken care of things for you in the past, you are now innocent, and the company has no reason to make things difficult for you. Also, considering your special circumstances of not having legal status and not being registered, joining the company...

There is absolutely no harm in it.

See here,

Liu Xiaojiang fell silent. Having wandered in Lianmen Port for so long, he knew the importance of identity. It was precisely because he had no identity documents that even though he had money, he could only stay in this shady place.

Putting other things aside for now,

Without legal identification, he couldn't even leave the city of Lianmen Port...

After all, this place is not like the small village before. Not only is there sophisticated surveillance equipment everywhere, but long-distance transportation also requires identification to buy tickets.

This is precisely the main reason why, despite having money, he remained in Lianmen Port and did not leave after so many things had happened.

If he had any identification, he would have run away the moment he got the money. Why did he stay until now and get entangled with this so-called company?

"Can you get me identification?"

Unable to resist the immense temptation of the identification document, Liu Xiaojiang couldn't help but look up at the computer screen. "What do I need to give up?"

[Identity verification is just a matter of a word from the company manager; you don't need to pay any price, all you need to do is join us. (chuckles)]

Liu Xiaojiang fell silent again. Considering his own special circumstances and the company's trustworthiness, he quickly considered what he should do next.

He felt that he must be a zombie in the truest sense. Although he didn't know what the previous zombie incidents had to do with him, the company must have noticed zombies. It was hard to say whether the company wanted to take this opportunity to investigate him thoroughly.

He absolutely did not want to reveal his zombie identity...

but,

Without a legal identity, if I continue to wander around Lianmen Port like this, my money will eventually run out, and who knows if I will go hungry because I have no money.

By then,

It was all too late then.

Liu Xiaojiang quickly figured everything out and immediately made a decision, "Okay, I can join the company, but you must give me legal status and you cannot deprive me of my freedom for any reason."

Is that alright?

Of course! Aside from tasks, you have complete freedom to manage your own time. The company will not forcibly restrict employees' freedom. (Serious)

"A mission?" Liu Xiaojiang asked, puzzled.

"Well, due to your special circumstances, after joining the company... you can only work as a temporary employee for now. You can accept delivery orders within the company on a regular basis, but in certain necessary situations..."

The company will also assign you tasks that you cannot refuse. (Seriously)

"What exactly is the task?" Liu Xiaojiang continued to ask, but he didn't pay attention to the words "temporary worker".

How would I know? Missions assigned to us are usually classified, but we're a legitimate company, so we wouldn't do anything underhanded. The legitimacy of the mission is guaranteed; at most…

It just takes a little more effort. (sticks out tongue)

Liu Xiaojiang hesitated for a moment, then said, "So, the task is like those people you sent before? And the employees can earn money by taking delivery orders?"

That's right. Since you're not a formal employee, the company won't restrict your personal freedom, but it also won't provide you with a fixed salary. So, how much you earn each month depends entirely on how many delivery orders you complete. (Smile)

Liu Xiaojiang nodded and said, "Is that so? If that's the case, it's not unacceptable, but..."

"You really didn't lie to me?"

Of course, the company wouldn't lie to you. Aside from not having a proper identity, you're just a bit naive and haven't done anything outrageous...

The company will not harbor hostility towards any outsiders without cause. (Seriously)

"Don't you want to know why I don't have an identity? Why am I experiencing memory confusion?" Liu Xiaojiang asked suspiciously.

[I'd like to, but compared to that, your strength and ideas are clearly a much more important issue for the company. The company will never allow any outsider to disrupt social order. (Serious)]

"So, you nominally want me to join, but in reality you want to use my power and, incidentally, slowly investigate my true identity?" Liu Xiaojiang finally understood the company's attitude.

Yes, if I deny it, I don't think you'd believe it either, but that's truly how the higher-ups treat you. But even so, so what? As long as you haven't done anything outrageous, even if the board knows your identity...

There's nothing I can do. (Helpless)

This is not necessarily true.

Liu Xiaojiang didn't voice his thoughts. He knew, of course, that the company wouldn't target someone with supernatural abilities without reason, but if someone wasn't strictly speaking a supernatural being...

What about yourself, who isn't even considered a human being?

If ordinary people can't accept the existence of superhumans, how can superhumans accept their own even more abnormal selves?

The likelihood of this happening is extremely low...

but,

nowadays,

It seems that he has no better option than to join the company.

The company wants to use his power and is slowly investigating his background, but why can't he turn the tables and use the company in return?

after all,

The company has a very powerful background and should have access to a huge circle of extraordinary people, so the strange things it encounters will only increase, making it hard to guarantee that there might be situations that are advantageous to it.

Up to now,

Liu Xiaojiang didn't really feel the reality of his zombie identity. He always wanted to become someone who could better integrate into this world. He felt that with the company's resources, he might have a chance to find a way to restore himself to human form.

of course,

If I could become human without losing my power, that would be even better...