Chapter 96

In the Earth's civilization, modern firearms have reduced the role of individual bravery to its historical minimum. However, in this different world, spellcasters and warriors with star-level elemental affinity hold a special social status, at least not being part of the commoner class that can be easily oppressed.

Even if seemingly absurd and laughable rules maintain the stability of the social system, they cannot conceal the fact that this world's civilization actually follows the cruel law of the jungle: the one with the hardest punch is the boss, and the one with the greatest strength makes the rules. All of this is based on the existence of spellcasters and warriors.

In this world, which is entirely different from Earth in terms of biology, society, and civilization, the survival methods and support systems that were once relied upon have become a thing of the past. The Li sisters, who were once known as the "Gemini" intelligence agents in the "Night" special task force, face an unavoidable fate: either adapt to the trend or be eliminated by it.

Before their automatic rifles and other weapons became ineffective due to a lack of ammunition, the Gemini sisters had hoped to establish their social status through talent tests. However, this hope was shattered.

They had some affinity for all elements, but not enough to be significant. It was like a famished gourmet facing a table full of delicacies, but no matter how he stretched his chopsticks, they were always a millimeter away from the plates.

This millimeter, though seemingly insignificant and almost within reach, determined that these unfortunate souls would never be able to enjoy the feast. No, there were now two unfortunate souls. Any侥幸心理 (侥幸心理 means侥幸 psychology, but it's better to translate it as 'lucky thoughts' here) could not overcome the harsh reality, and the superiority of Earth's technological civilization was instantly destroyed.

The disheartening test results dealt a significant blow to the twin sisters. Even the sister with better psychological resilience was somewhat depressed. None of the skills that required star-level elemental affinity, such as martial qi, magic, incantations, and alchemy, were suitable for them. Even if they tried to cultivate them, it would be in vain.

Even the entry requirements for the lowest-level professions, such as pharmacists and archers, were beyond their reach, let alone apprenticeship.

In fact, the two sisters tested twice using the "Origin" magical device, and the powerful strength of the Law God ensured that there would be no errors in the results.

The Gemini sisters had to accept the reality that they might never be able to leave their "long-term meal ticket" for the rest of their lives. At least the dragon knight, who was a master of the two worlds, had a four-star affinity for light elements. If he could further improve, he might join the ranks of the Sword God, becoming a target that many forces would strive to recruit.

The sisters did not know that due to the Slan Empire's Royal Dragon Cavalry Corps' strategy to quickly form combat capabilities, if a miracle did not happen, the dragon knight Morin's martial qi level would forever remain at the peak of the ninth rank.

As for the miracle...

The disheartened Gemini sisters returned to the First Cavalry Division's base.

"Hey! Xin, Bing, how did the test go?"

Sergeant Selis, who was arranging cavalry drills, saw the two sisters, one in red and one in blue, riding into the camp. He knew they had gone to the nearby Jingyi Town to test their elemental affinity, which was arranged by the corps commander, Lord Andre.

"Forget it, it looks like the only valuable things my sister and I have are our faces and bodies."

Li Mubing said with a dejected tone as she dismounted, making a half-joking, half-serious cold joke to the young sergeant.

After more than half a month of interaction, both sides had a good understanding of each other's personalities. Although Selis was a knight from the noble class, he always held himself to military discipline and knightly principles, and did not have many of the noble's bad habits. He got along well with the Gemini sisters.

"Ha ha, you must be joking!"

The young sergeant did not dare to treat the black-haired, black-eyed twin sister as an ordinary girl. After days of interaction, he knew that her words should not be taken at face value. If he did not think deeply or listen from a different angle, he might be misled again, just like how the cavalrymen, who were usually strong and muscular, would scatter like mice when they saw her, as if they had seen a cat.

These muscle-bound men, who were usually full of themselves, were reduced to fools by her few cold jokes when they tried to court their goddess.

"Really!?"

The Gemini sister put on a helpless expression, which was how she truly felt at the moment. The "honest" sister telling the truth was not believed.

"I can't believe it. You should at least have a three-star mental affinity as a spellcaster. Don't try to fool me."

Selis was determined not to be deceived. Describing the sisters as cunning was an understatement; their ability to read people was frightening.

Just by standing in front of them, it felt as if they could see through a person in a few breaths, as if they had cast a mind-reading spell, revealing even one's thoughts. No secrets would be left, as if they were mental Law Gods who could easily manipulate people's minds.

As for their young beauty and extensive knowledge, only the truly foolish would focus on those.

"Sergeant Selis, in the talent affinity test conducted by Law God Andule, although my sister and I have some affinity for the eleven main elements, none of them reach the star level."

Li Muxin finally spoke. The results of the talent test could not be hidden, and it would be meaningless to conceal them, as it would make the sisters seem less open.

"Uh!"

Compared to her witch-like sister, the gentler and more composed sister was more credible. The possibility of the Law God making a mistake was almost zero, but the abilities the sisters displayed were baffling, and Selis did not know how to judge.

However, he quickly put aside his confusion and smiled brightly. "It doesn't matter if you don't have talent. You still have intelligence. No one will dare to bully you. Besides the dragon knight, we have the 'Reversed Scale' corps."

The "Reversed Scale" corps and the First Cavalry Division were not interested in the sisters' elemental affinity. Their addition had brought significant changes to the "Reversed Scale" corps, improving intelligence gathering and processing, as well as operational planning and execution efficiency, far beyond what it was before.

The corps, which operated like a machine, was injected with high-quality lubricant, making it run much more smoothly. The officers and soldiers even had the illusion that their opponents had become slower and clumsier.

"Lord Morin just brought back a dozen prisoners from Portland. You two should handle them first."

Selis, who was not too concerned about the matter, could see that the sisters had much higher psychological resilience than the average person.

There are fifty great ways, and the heavens derive forty-nine. The great way is incomplete, and even civilians without star-level affinity for the eleven main elements have a chance to rise. As long as they use their intelligence and effort and seize opportunities, they can still achieve a substantial fortune.

"Thank you, Selis. We will deliver the interrogation report to you before sunset."

Li Muxin nodded to the young sergeant and, with her sister Li Mubing, led their horses back to the stable.

Before sunset? What used to take two or three days now only took half a day. The efficiency of the Gemini sisters made Sergeant Selis so happy that he could not see his eyes.

Since the Portland Republic's several corps had retreated and confronted the Slan Empire's eastern corps, spies from both sides were everywhere, gathering intelligence on each other.

Although the two countries had not yet engaged in formal combat, the battle of spies was already in full swing. They had to closely monitor enemy movements while avoiding being exposed. If they encountered enemy spies, it would be a fight to the death.

The scouts of the "Reversed Scale" corps, on the other hand, were relatively more relaxed and fortunate. After the experienced experts, the Gemini sisters, provided them with basic training, the results were immediate. Just by using disguises, the Slan Empire's losses in spies were far fewer than those of the Portland Republic.

"Thank you, Lieutenant Lin Mo!"

Lifting the curtain of the interrogation tent, the Gemini sisters saw Lin Mo still wearing his dark tactical armor and a row of Portland prisoners kneeling.

A few burly men with fierce expressions and intimidating weapons stood on the side, maintaining order. These scary-looking men were specially selected by the sisters from the "Reversed Scale" corps to play the role of the "bad cop." With a little training and their inherently bad nature, they were now very effective at intimidating others.

When they saw the sisters, they were so frightened that they shivered. Those chosen to be jailers and enforcers had been thoroughly disciplined, and the Gemini sister had a particular talent for bullying the "honest" ones.

"A total of 19! This is four days' worth of work! We will need about 55 sheets of parchment to draw the contour maps tonight."

Lin Mo, who was temporarily assigned to the First Cavalry Division, did not have a dragon but could use the basic flight ability of the "Dragon General" for rapid mobility. In fact, this made him more suitable for reconnaissance.

During deep enemy territory operations, he often captured enemy spies like an eagle catching chickens. Whether it was the Light Mirror Spell, radar scanning devices, or infrared imaging systems, the Portland people had nowhere to hide.

Through the "Dragon General's" reconnaissance system, the Gemini sisters no longer had to painstakingly observe the terrain and calculate contour lines. When there were no Portland flying dragon knights in the sky, Lin Mo could ascend to several thousand meters and conduct large-scale scans and aerial photography. The system would process and divide the images, projecting contour maps onto parchment sheets marked with coordinates. The sisters could then trace the lines with a pen to create highly accurate modern military maps. (To be continued. Please search for Piaotian Literature for faster updates and better reading experience!)

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