Zongman: Evolution Paradise

[Those who are blindly foolish cannot achieve enlightenment, and even those with extraordinary talent will lose control once they do.]

out of control?

Jolyne recalled that sentence written in the guidebook for the amusement park.

Our abilities are limited, but evolution has no end.

Is this why things got out of control?

To learn abilities from other worlds, one must break free from the limitations imposed upon them by their current world.

Even for qualified players, the ability to break through world limitations has its limits; it's like walking on the edge of an abyss, constantly facing the risk of falling.

No wonder that even though paradise exists, the methods of cultivation have not spread, and ordinary people still make up the majority.

However, ordinary people do not have qualifications, but becoming a player can grant them qualifications. An ordinary person can become a new player after killing another player.

It's no wonder it's evolution; the amusement park has truly mastered the art of survival of the fittest.

"Are only players qualified?"

Jolyne asked another question.

He looked at his deskmate, Kato Megumi, whose aura concealment was unlike that of an ordinary person.

[Not necessarily. The world is so vast that there will naturally be creatures born with such qualities.]

"Born with talent?"

Doesn't that mean Kato Emi can learn his Golden Light Mantra?

Not only humans, but other life forms may also possess such qualities.

Chapter 23 Service Department

"Jolyne, are you spacing out?"

Just as Jolyne was still pondering the matter of aptitude, a cold voice rang out, forcing Jolyne to stand up helplessly.

Before he could say anything, Kirisu Mafuyu's next words came through.

"Jolyne, go stand outside and reflect on your actions."

Jolyne looked a little lost as she walked out of the classroom and stood in the hallway.

what happened?

Did someone make Kirisu Mafuyu angry?

Feeling cold and angry, this was the first time Jolyne had been criticized so harshly by Kirisu Mafuyu.

Jolyne was not going to stand there obediently. This was the last class of the morning, and now was the perfect time to go out and grab some bread from the supermarket.

The supermarket is located on the first floor of the school.

Faced with the freshly packaged pineapple buns and fried noodle buns, Jolyne hesitated for a moment before deciding to take two of each.

"After a long morning, don't you want some hot food?"

A faint voice came from behind Jolyne.

Looking back, it was Hiratsuka Shizuka, a single woman in her late thirties.

"Yo."

After a perfunctory greeting, Jolyne prepared to distance herself from the teacher.

"Oh, what are you talking about? I was planning to treat you to dinner."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stopped Jolyne, angrily saying...

"Then you must have something to ask me."

Jolyne was well aware of Hiratsuka Shizuka's personality.

So you're planning to refuse?

Hiratsuka Shizuka countered, as she also knew Jolyne's personality well.

Setting down the bread, Jolyne answered Hiratsuka-sensei with a compassionate tone, her expression as solemn as a priest officiating at a wedding for two men.

“You know, Hiratsuka-sensei, I, Jolyne, have always loved to say no to self-righteous people.”

"Therefore, I will not refuse."

Jolyne decisively abandoned her plan to eat bread.

Thanks to Hiratsuka Shizuka's status as a teacher, she was able to leave the school without climbing over the wall and was taken to a ramen shop by Hiratsuka Shizuka.

It was nearing noon, and the place was packed with people, bustling with activity.

Sitting down, Jolyne took the menu handed to her by the waiter and skillfully selected a large, extra spicy, tonkotsu ramen.

"So what do you want me to do?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka also ordered tonkotsu ramen, but opted for a milder level of spiciness.

"It's the same thing we talked about yesterday. I hope you can join a club to help me correct someone's personality."

Hiratsuka Shizuka leaned back in her chair, behaving very unladylike manners, and spoke to Jolyne, avoiding eye contact and appearing somewhat guilty.

"Yukikinoshita Yukino?"

He already knew who Hiratsuka Shizuka was talking about, and that was a pretty big problem.

"Hey, how did you know!"

Hiratsuka Shizuka was somewhat surprised; she hadn't even said who it was, yet this kid already knew.

For some reason, Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled like an aunt.

"Given your personality, you don't even know everyone in your own class, yet you remember Yukino Yukinoshita's name. You wouldn't happen to like her, would you?!"

"Although I don't object, I still have to remind you that her family is the kind of family that's very troublesome."

"Thank you for reminding me, but unfortunately I don't have any feelings for her."

He rejected Hiratsuka Shizuka's attempt to play matchmaker, knowing the reason only because he had seen some of the storylines.

Jolyne's ramen has been served. The red broth covers the entire bowl of ramen, and just the smell alone is enough to make your eyes water.

Hiratsuka Shizuka's ramen was also served. She casually tied her hair up, put on a disposable tablecloth, picked up her chopsticks, and began to eat the ramen with great gusto, even making satisfied noises.

Looking at Hiratsuka Shizuka's appearance, Jolyne couldn't help but complain, "She looks just like a greasy old man."

Hearing Jolyne's words, Hiratsuka Shizuka glared at him, mumbled with noodles in her mouth, "Shut up! Ramen is meant to be eaten in big mouthfuls!"

After saying that, she continued to eat heartily.

If we disregard her inner personality, Hiratsuka Shizuka's external conditions are actually quite excellent. She has a top-notch figure and appearance, and she is also wealthy, making her a high-quality rich woman.

According to the standards for choosing a partner among adults, Jolyne never really understood why Hiratsuka Shizuka always failed at matchmaking.

Wiping the sweat from her forehead, Xu Lun couldn't help but mutter, "My 27-year-old female teacher."

Unexpectedly, Hiratsuka Shizuka keenly heard the number 27 and, completely disregarding the teacher-student relationship, threw a heavy punch at him.

Jolyne blocked him with a blank expression.

Well, there's a reason why Hiratsuka-sensei is single; that violent iron fist is life-threatening for ordinary people.

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Sobu University.

This school is highly competitive to get into, boasts a strong faculty and a wealth of extracurricular activities, which attracts many students.

In an inconspicuous corner of the club building, there is a door with a sign that reads "Department of Service".

If an unsuspecting person happened to pass by, they might mistakenly think this was some kind of special organization.

After lunch, Jolyne was brought here by Hiratsuka-sensei.

Hiratsuka Shizuka pushed open the door to the Service Department without hesitation and went straight in.

The classroom was a bit messy, and the desks and chairs hadn't been cleaned yet. It looked like a newly established club. There were only two people inside: a girl reading by the window and a boy playing on his phone in the corner.

“Hiratsuka-sensei, I should have asked you to knock before coming in, twice, no less.”

In the classroom, a beautiful girl with black hair and blue eyes put down the book she was reading and reminded him again with a blank expression.

Hiratsuka Shizuka, however, didn't seem to care and replied nonchalantly, "Even when I knocked, you didn't answer."

"That's because I didn't have time to react before you barged in."

The girl retorted, but Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't take it to heart at all.

“Yukinoshita, this kid doesn’t have many friends and doesn’t like socializing. I hope he can join the Service Club and change that intimidating aura.”

Hiratsuka Shizuka pointed to Jolyne behind her and said.

Jolyne looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka with a questioning look: Didn't you ask me to help someone? How did it become me asking for help?

Hiratsuka Shizuka responded with her eyes: This is the way she won't resist your presence.

Jolyne: One more meal.

Hiratsuka Shizuka: No problem.

“Hiratsuka-sensei, this is the second person you’ve brought today. The presence of one dead-fish-eyed, gloomy man is already giving me a lot of trouble. And this Jolyne’s eyes have been scrutinizing my body from the very beginning, which makes me feel very insecure.”

As she spoke, Yukino Yukinoshita covered her chest, looking wary.

The gloomy-faced guy with dead fish eyes who was mentioned also made a slight attempt to make his presence known. He sat in the corner of the classroom, raised his hand, and made a gesture as if to speak.

"Since the minister has classmates who need help more, may I leave here first?"

Hachiman Hikigaya stared with dead fish eyes. As someone who hated socializing, he was already quite uncomfortable just facing Yukino Yukinoshita. Now, with Jolyne, who was famous throughout the school, added to the mix, he felt like he couldn't stay in the Service Club any longer.

"No, Hachiman, you have to change that twisted personality here."

Hiratsuka Shizuka stopped Hikigaya Hachiman, who was trying to escape.

Hachiman Hikigaya was only sent to the Service Club by Shizuka Hiratsuka this morning, and he is still thinking about escaping.

"Yukinoshita, I'm leaving this kid in your hands. I have other things to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Hiratsuka Shizuka appeared to leave gracefully, but in reality, she had secretly hidden behind the door, intending to observe the development of her plan.

As for Jolyne, he looked at Yukino under the snow, just as she had said.

She had long, black hair that reached past her shoulders, bright, large blue eyes, thin cherry-colored lips, and wore the uniform of Soubu University and black knee-high socks. Red ribbon bows were tied on both sides of her hair.

Overall, it is indeed very cute.

It's just a bit too peaceful.

Jolyne silently complained to herself.

Chapter 24 The first step to joining a club is, of course, overthrowing the superior.

"I know I'm cute, but if you keep staring at me like that, I'm going to call the police."

Yukino Yukinoshita had already taken out her phone and was about to dial a number.

Jolyne pulled up a chair and sat opposite Yukinoshita, teasing, "Aren't you a little too confident, Yukinoshita?"

Arrogant, meticulous, sharp-tongued, and unruly, she is surrounded by an impenetrable wall that isolates her from others—this is the current Yukino Yukinoshita.

Although I promised Hiratsuka-sensei that I would help Yukino Yukinoshita change her personality, this is not something that can be done casually, like going out to buy groceries.

Without long-term accumulation or the baptism of major accidents, it is difficult for a mature person to change.

If a person's personality, formed over more than a decade, could be changed with just a few words, that would be hypnosis.

In fact, Jolyne had also guessed that Hiratsuka Shizuka's so-called "commission" was just an excuse.

Although Jolyne had a good relationship with Hiratsuka-sensei, she still saw him as a problem student.

How can you expect a problem student to change another problem student?