Spatial Explosion

Chapter 93 Spatial Explosion

Midtown is a city that never stops.

Many people would say that each city's iconic superhero sets the tone for the city itself; however, to some extent, the heroes are also influenced by the cities that nurtured them.

Midtown is such a dynamic city. The neon lights of skyscrapers adorn the city skyline at night, their lights reflecting each other. Cars come and go on the streets, and traffic lights flash alternately, creating a constantly flowing spectacle of light and shadow. The traffic forms colorful ribbons, weaving through the night, like the rhythmic arteries of the city.

Earlier tonight, an explosion swept through the streets of Midtown.

The cause is still unknown, but three people have already disappeared in the explosion. Police tape has been put up, and workers in warning hats and protective suits are busy investigating and collecting evidence in the streets. Police cars and ambulances are moving back and forth, their flashing lights and urgent sirens breaking the silence of the streets.

"Pal, what are we looking at right now?"

In stealth mode, Shen You hovered high in the sky, looking down at the busy crowds within the blockade below, magnified in the visual sensors.

"The cause of the explosion is unknown, sir. The official report has not yet been released, and there has been no further media coverage at this time."

"So it looks like we'll have to go down and talk to the people on site to get more details."

"It seems so, sir. Would you like some kind of identification?"

"Of course. Design one for me... Hmm..." Shen You thought for a moment, "...Never mind, no need for a new one, let's just use the one from last time. Mike Williams, Senior Agent of Sky Eye."

"Help me pull some strings, and remember to call your superiors at the Midtown Police Station."

"It's nothing, sir."

A few minutes later, Shen You, now wearing the "Agent Williams" vest, had crossed the blockade and arrived in front of Captain Singh, who was leading the investigation team at the scene.

Captain Singh nodded after checking his credentials: "I've received a call from above saying that an agency will be sending a secret agent, and I think you're that agent. Welcome."

Shen You shook hands with him and successfully entered the blockade.

"This is our on-site investigation specialist from the forensic department."

Captain Singh introduced him to a young man. He was a blond young man with delicate features, blue eyes, and was quite handsome, but with a touch of the typical tech geek vibe.

"Barry Allen, Crime Scene Investigation Department." The young man shook hands with him.

Upon hearing this name, Shen You couldn't help but pay more attention.

So this is the legendary Flash.

But Shen You had previously noted that the laboratory electric shock accident that turned Barry into the Flash hadn't happened yet. So, theoretically, he was just an ordinary person now, the kind who wouldn't even pass a physical fitness test's running test, not the fastest person in the world.

"Show our superiors what's going on, Allen," Captain Singh said curtly. "Don't mess this up again. Also, don't forget the written report. I need it by tomorrow morning."

"Yes, sir," Barry mumbled.

Shen You recognized that expression.

It's that kind of workplace expression that's outwardly calling your boss "boss" while secretly wishing they were shorter and softer.

"I've written self-criticisms before, you know how that is," Shen You chuckled. "How many words are they?"

"One hundred thousand words," Barry said pitifully.

Shen You wondered if he had misheard: "How much?"

"One hundred thousand."

Shen You was at a loss for words.

He hesitated for a moment before saying, "Dude, did you break some heavenly law?"

"I was late, just a lot late," Barry said sheepishly. "And Captain Singh is... rather strict."

"It's alright, I understand difficult bosses," Shen You smiled. "I also have a difficult boss. He's as fat as an aircraft carrier and incredibly self-important; he's difficult to deal with the moment he opens his mouth."

After exchanging pleasantries, Barry quickly led him to see the situation on site.

"A sudden explosion without warning, with no trace of any explosive device found, the cause is still under investigation." Barry frowned. "I won't lie, I've seen explosion scenes before, but there's definitely nothing stranger than this."

Three people are missing from this explosion, and that's equally perplexing. I mean, look, there are no body parts, no remains whatsoever. It's like they just vanished into thin air, you understand what I mean?”

"It sounds like you're saying you've vanished into thin air," Shen You said.

"That's pretty much the gist of it," Barry said. "And considering this isn't the first time, it's even stranger."

"Not the first time?" Shen You raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, it happened last Tuesday too. A similar explosion at a restaurant. There were no warning signs, and no explosives were found. Two people went missing that time."

Barry shrugged.

"We have absolutely no clue about this series of explosions. The chief is about to lose his temper. Oh, right, that's why you guys are here, isn't it?"

Barry's eyes lit up, and he lowered his voice mysteriously.

"I heard you specialize in fighting aliens. Is that true?"

Although FAST was originally a top-secret organization, with the increasing number of supernatural phenomena around the world over the past year and the more frequent FAST activities, many people have begun to hear about the existence of this organization.

So although it is nominally a top-secret organization and has never been officially announced to exist, it is actually not that top-secret anymore.

"More or less."

"Wow, that's cool."

Barry paused for a moment, then asked in an even quieter voice.

"If it turns out it really is related to aliens, would you use 'that' on me?"

"Huh?" Shen You was taken aback. "Which one?"

"It's that...long, rod-shaped thing," Barry gestured. "They say if you let that thing flash for a second, you won't remember anything."

Oh, and by the way, if you're going to do that, remember to set it up so you don't delete the self-criticism too. Because I've thought about it, and if I forget to write it, Singh will definitely be furious tomorrow.

Oh, and by the way, please don't erase any memories related to the washing machine if possible. I was in such a rush this morning that I didn't even put the clothes in the washing machine; they'll go bad if I forget them when I get back.

Shen You: "."

He truly lives up to his reputation as the Justice League's infamous chatterbox. It now seems this trait is clearly innate and unrelated to his superpowers.

Shen You raised his hand and gestured to stop him from continuing.

"Stop, okay, don't worry, we won't erase your memories."

Barry's mouth moved twice but no sound came out, as if he had swallowed the words back because he had stepped on the brakes too quickly, but his mouth hadn't had time to stop.

"You really don't plan to erase my memories?"

"Of course. What do I think I am? A man in black?" Shen You said. "But could you please quiet down for a moment? Let me do my job?"

"Oh, of course, no problem."

Barry gave an OK sign.

"You know, when I want to be quiet, I can be very quiet, without saying a word. Actually, I'm not that talkative, back in class..."

Shen You sighed softly.

Okay, looks like it'll be a while.

However, Shen You quickly became certain that he had come to the right place. The abnormal energy readings here had reached their peak and had not dissipated even now.

"Sir, the readings have been rising steadily since they started, and at an increasingly rapid pace," Pal warned.

Shen You frowned: "Now? Here?"

"Yes, right here. The reading suddenly broke through a critical value, and if the calculation is correct, you should be able to see it now."

Shen You looked up abruptly and immediately understood what Pal meant.

A flash of lightning.

Golden lightning bolts danced like thousands of tiny golden snakes in the sky above the sealed-off area.

A crack was slowly widening under the onslaught of countless lightning bolts, like a gaping maw ready to devour everything.

"Yes, I saw it."

(End of this chapter)