249: Why is the senior instructor

"Mr. Lu, Commander Lin Yao invites you."

After the round table conference ended, Tian Ming was invited by two Superpower User officers to a small hall next to the conference room, while all his accompanying personnel were arranged to rest.

Inside the small hall, Lin Yao was sitting at the table, waiting for Tian Ming's arrival. As the alliance's supreme Commander, Lin Yao was inherently a military man. Although he was over fifty, as one of the main initiators of the Super Soldier Project, he also participated in the injection of the Super Serum.

During the first injection, he became the oldest First-Class Ability User, and during the second injection, his heart stopped for ten minutes. When he was rescued, he successfully evolved into a Superpower User.

Among the alliance's Superpower User sequence, he was still the oldest. It was also because of his Superpower User status that he was elected as the alliance's supreme Commander.

Currently, it was a special period, so the alliance's internal selection of high-level personnel tended towards Ability Users. A high-level structure built by Ability Users would be more stable. As for decision-making and plan implementation, these were entirely entrusted to the decision-making body formed by the think tank.

The door was gently pushed open, and Tian Ming walked into the small hall. Lin Yao's gaze fell on him.

"Commander Lin Yao," Tian Ming called out, with a very respectful attitude. With such a large organization as the alliance, those in high positions naturally bore immense pressure, and this alone was enough for Tian Ming to respect him.

Lin Yao nodded slightly: "Have a seat."

Tian Ming nodded and sat on the sofa opposite Lin Yao.

Lin Yao showed a hint of a smile on his face: "You rascal, you even took in the Lawrence Family. You truly brought honor to our alliance. Those old geezers didn't believe it back then and insisted on distancing themselves from you."

"Huh?"

Tian Ming didn't react immediately. The person in front of him was the alliance's supreme Commander. He had maintained a stern, awe-inspiring expression throughout the conference, making Tian Ming believe that Lin Yao was a very formal person. But he never expected such a significant figure to be so casual in private conversation.

Lin Yao looked at Tian Ming's expression and said: "What, do you still see me as the alliance's Commander? You control all elements, and while I am a Superpower User, I only have six elements. In front of you, I'm probably nothing, right?"

Tian Ming quickly reacted: "Commander Lin Yao, you flatter me."

"The main reason I asked to speak with you alone this time is to hear your thoughts. There's a lot of discussion about you within the alliance, especially among the higher-ups, who consider you an uncontrollable variable. While the subjugation of the Lawrence Family this time had a good outcome, there are still some who have complaints."

Tian Ming asked, somewhat puzzled: "Commander, please clarify. I don't quite understand what you mean."

Lin Yao smiled slightly and retorted: "An all-element controller who is beyond control, and someone who is beyond control, is dangerous in the eyes of some people, perhaps even more dangerous than a top-tier Corpse King."

After hearing this, Tian Ming was silent for a moment, then said: "So, Commander Lin Yao, are you probing my attitude on your own behalf, or are you representing the entire alliance?"

This question instantly plunged the atmosphere of the entire small hall into an icy silence. What the alliance wanted were obedient Super Soldiers, but someone with Tian Ming's personality was indeed a Super Soldier, yet obedience was probably out of the question.

Lin Yao did not answer, waving his hand and saying: "Don't be nervous, we've discussed it internally. From the entire process of you building the Shelter, it can be seen that you are not someone who acts recklessly. The alliance does not require you to become a soldier of the alliance, nor will it bind you to obedience with high-sounding responsibilities like rebuilding human civilization."

Tian Ming's tone became much colder: "Perhaps this is also a strategy of yours to win people's hearts? Don't blame me for speaking frankly, Old Man Lin, I won't call you Commander, I just want to say a few words to you personally."

Lin Yao nodded slightly: "Alright, speak."

Tian Ming continued: "Before I gained my abilities, I was a poor kid. To use a popular term, I was a pure 'diaosi.' If the alliance tries to morally blackmail me with 'great righteousness' and 'responsibility,' then I'm sorry, I cannot accept it. Perhaps in your eyes, I am someone completely devoid of responsibility, but I have my own values and principles. What I am willing to do, I will do even if you don't ask. What I am unwilling to do, no one can force me, not even the entire alliance."

After hearing this, Lin Yao remained silent for a long time. He sighed softly and slowly spoke: "Hmm, are you done?"

Tian Ming nodded: "I'm done, Old Man Lin. You give me a feeling that isn't unpleasant. Actually, I don't like dealing with important people. Before, I used to walk on eggshells. Now I don't have to; I can speak my mind freely, without hiding anything."

"Haha, young man, I admire your frankness and courage."

Lin Yao smiled, then said seriously: "But I still want to ask you, will you be an instructor for the Super Legion? Those evolved zombies treat humans as food, but their Red Crystal Cores, for Superpower Users, are stronger and safer than the Super Serum. If you can become an instructor, the entire alliance's information network will provide Corpse King reconnaissance information for the Super Legion."

Tian Ming smiled calmly: "Old Man, as expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it is. Instead of ideals and grand righteousness, you're now tempting me with benefits."

Lin Yao laughed heartily: "You rascal, give me a straight answer. As long as you nod, I'll block the internal voices for you. As an instructor, you can teach however you want, with no interference from anyone. But there's one thing: you must participate in major alliance operations."

"I agree. However, I'm a bit puzzled. Superpowers are not something that can be taught or even need to be taught. At most, I can give those Superpower Users and First-Class Ability Users a hard time and strike them down a bit," Tian Ming said.

"That's precisely why I want you to strike them down. Actually, proficiency in abilities requires a powerful opponent. Take telekinesis, for example. To control metal to accelerate and gain sufficient kinetic energy requires extreme focus and powerful mental strength. Some techniques require a strong instructor to push these Ability Users to their limits."

Tian Ming nodded slightly and said: "Hmm, you're right. Many of my telekinetic methods were also realized during combat. I accept the position of senior instructor."

Lin Yao nodded slightly and said: "Alright then, the legion is already being established, and the training base is in Beidu's city square. In two more days, the first batch of trainees will arrive. You don't need to return to your Shelter; training is about to begin immediately."

Tian Ming shook his head and said: "I still have to go back. When it's time for class, I can rush over; it's only a minute or two."

Lin Yao frowned and said: "This place is over three thousand kilometers from your Shelter. A minute or two? Are you joking with me?"