Global Superpower: Getting Stronger through Reading - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Maple Bridge Town

The day after the Arena Match, Cage looked for Lin Bai and called him to his office.

Lin Bai cried out on the inside. He had been too high-profile in the Arena Match, so Cage would definitely question him.

When Lin Bai was hesitating whether or not he should reveal the secret of his Reader Class, Cage spoke first.

“On the day the Arena Match ended, I searched through the entire library to find information about the Reader Class.” Cage got straight to the point.

Lin Bai’s heart thumped violently. From Cage’s tone, he seemed to have found something in the library.

“I searched the entire library but couldn’t find any clues, until I opened the book titled ‘Merlin’s Autobiography’.”

As soon as Cage said this, Lin Bai knew that Cage already knew the truth.

“So you already know…” Lin Bai said softly. Although he didn’t mean to hide it, he had never been honest with his mentor, so he still felt a bit guilty.

“It’s an SSS-Grade Class… Kid, you really hid it well!” Cage looked at Lin Bai and evaluated him with a tone that was both teasing and praising.

“Actually… I didn’t mean to be secretive. However, I was afraid that if my reputation of having an SSS-Grade Class was too great, it would attract some people with evil intentions…”

Upon seeing how nervous Lin Bai was, Cage laughed aloud. Shortly afterwards, he patted Lin Bai’s shoulder and said, “Don’t worry. A man’s wealth is his own ruin. I understand this principle. I will naturally follow your wishes and protect your secret.”

Lin Bai was overjoyed and immediately bowed. “Thank you, Teacher Cage!”

Cage waved his hand and immediately got rid of the mushy atmosphere before he moved on to the next topic.

“By the way, there are still seven days before you enter Constantine College. Have you thought about going home?”

This question stunned Lin Bai.

Even though he was a transmigrator, in another parallel space-time dimension, he had his own hometown, friends, and parents.

After transmigrating, he still retained his memories from that world.

However, his previous memories from this world seemed to be slowly seeping into his mind. As a result, he had the memories of two lifetimes.

Although he had yet to meet his parents in this world, the memories that appeared in his mind strangely caused him to develop feelings for them.

After hearing Cage’s words, he realized that he should personally visit his parents in this world.

In his memories of his childhood, he had always been accompanied by his father and mother day and night. He lived happily and contentedly.

Although his parents were just ordinary people, they were extremely important to him.

“It’s time to go back,” Lin Bai murmured.

“Think about how to end your time here in Sorcha College.”

“That’s because once you’ve done well, you can set off tomorrow. You caused such an earth-shattering commotion yesterday. If you stay in Sorcha College, there will definitely be many people eyeing you. You won’t be able to live comfortably either.”

Lin Bai nodded. Cage’s words had indeed touched his heart.

With the things that had happened before the Arena Match, there would definitely be people who would suspect that he had some hidden tricks up his sleeve. There would also definitely be people who would interrogate him and investigate him. As a result, he would not be able to rest in peace.

In contrast, Constantine College was a relatively safe haven.

Furthermore, Lin Bai just happened to not want to stay in Sorcha College and hear others gossip about him over the next seven days.

“Then… Let’s set off tomorrow.” Lin Bai thought about it, and quickly set a date.

…

The next day…

Lin Bai rode on a rented flying beast and quickly arrived at his destination.

This was his hometown in this world, Maple Bridge Town.

This town was located in the Eastern Empire, south of Orlando City. The weather was pleasant and the four seasons were distinct. The commoners lived comfortably and peacefully here.

Not only was it far away from the conflicts of power in the central capital, but it also avoided the conflicts between countries that towns along the border experienced. Thus, it was a suitable place to live.

Lin Bai landed on the plaza in the center of Maple Bridge Town and simply surveyed his surroundings.

Everything was the same. Nothing much had changed.

In such a small town, time seemed to have stopped.

Rows upon rows of residential houses made of green tiles and red bricks were situated in the small town. Meanwhile, the people on the streets were leisurely strolling around. Everything was so quiet and beautiful.

Someone recognized Lin Bai and greeted him. However, his expression was a little complicated.

Just as Lin Bai was feeling strange about this, more people saw him. However, they only greeted him, as if they were hiding something.

“What’s wrong with everyone?” Lin Bai was confused.

In his memory, the people in the town were very harmonious. They would not be as distant as they were now.

Suddenly, Lin Bai saw a familiar face. It was his childhood playmate, Wang Hu.

Lin Bai charged over with a single step and asked directly, “Did something happen in this town? Why does everyone seem to be avoiding me?”

When Wang Hu saw Lin Bai, he twitched in shock and stuttered.

Now, Lin Bai was completely certain.

Something he didn’t know had already happened.

“What exactly happened?” Lin Bai continued to ask. His tone was forceful and urgent.

“A… A few days ago, two men who no one had seen before came to Maple Bridge Town and asked where the Lin family was…”

“After receiving the answer, they went to the Lin family… and then, and then…” Wang Hu’s voice gradually weakened.

“And then what?!” Lin Bai shouted angrily.

“Then, your parents were… were…”

Lin Bai’s heart sank.

“You don’t have to continue. I understand.”

This was bad news.

Without any forewarning or forewarning, bad news had suddenly descended upon Lin Bai.

“Who are those two men? Where are they now?!”

“They have been staying in the Lin family’s house for the past two days… They seem to be… searching for something. As for who they are, I really don’t know.”

“Searching for something?” Lin Bai was so angry that he had lost his mind.

He never remembered that the Lin family had any treasures that were targeted by others!

Although the Lin family’s family background was relatively ordinary, Lin Bai’s father, Lin Yuan, was skilled in martial arts. Thus, ordinary people could not defeat him.

Could it be that the people who attacked them were Hunters?!

But… What exactly was the Lin family hiding? Was it so valuable that two Hunters would attack them?!

Lin Bai figured out the directions before heading straight for the Lin family home.

“Father, Mother, wait for me…”

“I don’t care who those two men are.. I, Lin Bai, will tear them into pieces!”