HPDBC Chapter 10 – Everyone is guilty
Chapter 10 – Everyone is guilty
"Although I am confused about where I come from, this is undoubtedly my home," David said. Clark fell silent and spoke with an unprecedented seriousness, as if he was speaking to himself, "I am certain of this, David. You and my father and mother are my family. This will never change."
There were some things that Clark had taken for granted before, but today, after almost losing them, he suddenly realized that he should cherish and protect those things with all his might, such as family and loved ones...
"Thank you for today, little brother."
"Don't expect a few kind words to stop me from telling mother what you've been doing with this telescope all day."
Clark, who was usually a bit introverted, spoke so frankly that David was taken aback for a moment and looked into the distance.
"This telescope was created to help humans observe the sublime and vast universe, not for people to use it to spy on their crushes and have material for their dreams."
"David, I never had such thoughts."
Clark panicked and tried to explain. He really didn't have such thoughts.@@@@
"I understand, I understand."
But David, who had already made Clark flustered with just one sentence, didn't give him the chance to explain. He left with a clearly perfunctory remark.
[Clark's anxiety +7, embarrassment +4...]
Today was different from before. Many things happened in succession, and the emotions of the Kent couple and Clark were intense. As a result, David gained a lot of emotional points and his integration level improved.
[Template integration level 81% → 83%]
The further the template, the harder it was to improve the integration level. However, even a slight increase in integration level could bring a stronger power than before.
...
The morning breeze blew through Smallville High School.
Pairs of sneakers moved quickly, and girls whispered and giggled shyly from time to time. The boys raised their chins and boasted to their friends.
The campus life was different from before, and the students' faces were filled with excitement and anticipation.
Tonight was the spring dance.
"You didn't come to school with David again today, Clark," Pete asked Clark what was going on.
"There were some things. I saved someone, and he gave me a gift, but I couldn't accept it." Clark explained, "I went to return the gift this morning."
This morning, he had no complaints and obediently listened to his father's words and went to Lex Luthor's mansion to have a polite conversation with Lex Luthor, and returned the pickup truck.
"What gift?"
Pete became interested and was about to ask more.
"That necklace is very important to me."
A faint voice came, and Lana, who was not far away, looked sad and upset.
Whitney, with a purple nose and a swollen forehead, was constantly comforting his girlfriend and explaining.
"What happened to Whitney's face?"
Pete was puzzled.
Even though he was a bit angry, Lana, who was unaware of the situation, was comforted by Whitney's lies and took all the blame off herself. She didn't refuse Whitney's invitation to the dance.
Under the envious gaze of everyone, the two of them looked deeply into each other's eyes, dancing slowly, the most dazzling couple in the dance floor.
The girl attended the dance in formal attire , but it wasn't for him.
He was just standing on the edge of the dance, an inconspicuous transparent person.
"That necklace belongs to Lana, David."
Clark couldn't hide his disappointment in his tone, but he still said it.
David was a little impressed by Clark's persistence and didn't want to add insult to injury to him.
"Alright, I'll give it to you tomorrow."
"Anyway, you don't have a chance. Lana is not suitable for you."
Clark's face brightened, and upon hearing this, he wanted to ask why.
Suddenly, the fire alarm on the ceiling of the school auditorium was triggered, and water from the pipes poured down like a torrential rain.
"Ah!"
"Where's the water coming from?"
"The fire alarm has been triggered, where's the fire?!"
Screams echoed around the auditorium as everyone was caught off guard, turning into drenched rats. Delicate makeup was washed away, hair styled with wax collapsed, everyone was in a state of disarray and panic.
The pastries in his hand were soaked through. David glanced at his wet clothes, his face turning sour.
"Is it an accident?"
Clark quickly scanned the room, but saw no signs of fire, not even smoke.
"Is the fire alarm broken?"
Or was the main control outside triggered?
Bang!
At that moment, the auditorium doors were suddenly kicked open.
Clear footsteps echoed.
Crackle!
Find the original at ".
"God said, everyone is born with original sin."
As the entire silent auditorium turned to look, a thin figure with a hood walked in. He lifted his head to reveal a cold face, and dazzling currents like silver snakes sprang from his hand, filling the air with a burnt smell.
"Although my target this time is not all of you, however..."
Under the horrified and puzzled gazes of the crowd, he paused, then slammed his hand, charged with a powerful current capable of melting steel, onto the damp ground.
"I don't mind helping you cleanse your sins ahead of time!"