Chapter 610: Sure, No Problem

But honestly, he's come across many such videos, and when you actually think it through, you realize that such a gaming room is only good to look at.

No one likes playing games when there's flashing light blinding you; at that point it's not about looks but a red‑hot defense‑break issue.

So these promotions look good, but are completely impractical.

But Yang Yixie never even dreamed that anyone would bring that whole setup straight into a bedroom.

They really launch light‑pollution attacks around the clock, regardless of day or night.

I can't even imagine how many pitfalls the owner of such a bedroom fell into during renovation.

Yang Yixie can't understand Yang Yichen's "sincere intention" toward him; he just labeled him a "big scapegoat" in his mind.

He stepped forward to glance at the placement of those light strips; taking them down isn't hard—later he'll use Modification to remove everything.

After tidying his own stuff, Yang Yixie went outside to help his mother; the three of them worked together and quickly finished cleaning everything.

At dinner, aside from the braised pork that Yang Yichen made himself, the other dishes were all covered by Yang Yixie.

Because of the travel fatigue, his mother showed signs of wear early and retired to her room; as Yang Yixie was about to go back, Yang Yichen suddenly called out to him.

"Xiao Xie, I have something I want to discuss with you."

Yang Yixie halted his move to return, turning his head to glance at him.

Facing his gaze, Yang Yichen unconsciously clenched his fist, still feeling it necessary to clarify the situation to Yang Yixie.

Because of the Aberrant Species' emergence, there had been localized chaos, but official timely control kept the society's outward flourishing façade.

Yet the seeds of disorder were already sown; even within the authorities, policy disagreements arise.

Seeing Yang Yichen's serious expression, Yang Yixie sighed inwardly, casually placing a disc‑shaped black device in the corner, where a flash of Ying Guang Lu energy flickered.

Yang Yixie wandered aimlessly through the living room, appearing to survey the new apartment, but actually scattering the devices everywhere.

"Speak, what's the matter?"

"Shall we talk on the balcony..." Yang Yichen said, somewhat worried that mother Zhiruo might hear.

"No need, right here."

Yang Yixie finally sat on the sofa; the day was still a bit muggy, the indoor air‑conditioning made it comfortable, but outside was uncertain.

Yang Yichen glanced up at the door, saw it shut tightly, and then sighed.

"Xiao Xie, do you... remember I called you about two months ago?"

"When those players first appeared."

That call came very late; Yang Yixie was still half‑asleep, and the player‑and‑Aberrant Species incident hadn't been announced, so he probably had no recollection.

"Remember, you were also a player drawn into it, and then?"

Yang Yixie bluntly exposed Yang Yichen's long‑standing dilemma and kept probing.

Yang Yichen's gaze flickered for a moment; in fact he had already prepared to be driven out by Yang Yixie. The two brothers shared no other tacit understanding, except a mutual resolve not to worry their mother.

And as a player, he faces the risk of turning into a monster after returning from the game; no one wants someone close to them potentially becoming a monster overnight.

But the biggest problem, indeed, is still...

"Actually, after that I accepted the official recruitment and now work in the Special Department."

This is also the thing he dares not bring up with his family; his father's sacrifice brought overwhelming grief, and as a child he only mourned his loss, but now he knows this is a path someone must walk.

"Which department, which squad?"

Yang Yixie kept asking while scrolling his phone; although Yang Yichen chose to be honest, the scene felt like a one‑sided interrogation by Yang Yixie.

Such calm made Yang Yichen feel uneasy.

"Uh, the second detachment of the Field Operations Squad."

Squad Leader.

Yang Yichen swallowed, but still didn't utter the last two words.

"Oh, the Field Operations Squad? So that's the front line against the Aberrant Species?"

"... Yes." Yang Yichen nodded slowly, already expecting how his younger brother would berate him.

He not only chose this path, but also joined the foremost, most dangerous group.

Actually, Yang Yixie rarely hacks official databases; he's a law‑abiding good citizen. Though data‑form intrusions are hard to detect, he's honest.

It was just a momentary need, just a quick look.

"... It's really called the Field Operations Department; I wish they'd pick a more auspicious name."

Yang Yixie muttered to himself; his phone displayed the Shoudu Special Department's personnel roster, and he glanced at the composition of the second detachment per Yang Yichen's introduction.

Yang Yichen is the squad leader of the second detachment; that rank is fairly high within the Special Department, and as for his Aberrant Arts...

It involves controlling metal?

It lets weapons disintegrate in a split second and then re‑synthesize into brand‑new weapons.

This Aberrant Art resembles Yang Yixie's Modification, but Yang Yichen's ability is limited by his understanding of Rune, so he can mainly reassemble cold weapons.

However, the process can also recombine the metal's components, enhancing the originally brittle metal's toughness; in other words, toss him a handful of metal forks and knives—provided they're metal and plentiful—and he can hand‑craft a fine blade.

Their family really should rename itself the Artisan Clan.

"What?"

Yang Yichen, hearing Ying Duo's words, subconsciously asked, "The Field Operations Squad members who go out aren't called that; do they need a special name?"

"Nothing, just think the name isn't very auspicious."

In Yang Yichen's view, Yang Yixie's temperament is utterly baffling, but there's nothing he can do; Ying Duo's most embarrassing moment in the game was being scolded by Han Huan.

"So you just told mother you might have to stay late at the company for overtime, meaning you're heading to Special Department work?"

"Yes, you know, players log in at midnight and return; we need to prepare in advance, so I want you to provide cover for me at Mom's place..."

Yang Yichen hurriedly explained his purpose; although Yang Yixie's calm was a bit unexpected, it was a good sign.

"Yes, I understand."

Yang Yixie nodded, readily agreed, "Sure, no problem."