The Ultimate Reborn Heiress (Scarlett) novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287 A Test of Power

Scarlett did not try to hide anything. “That was an astral circle,” she said calmly.

Oliver’s expression finally changed.

An array… that was a form of occult magic.

The young woman in front of him really was an expert. If she could create such a powerful array, how strong was her power?

Their department also had a few expert, but their skills were average. After all, this was the age of fading magic. It was very hard to train or grow stronger now.

Scarlett continued, “Captain, since you work for the Special Intelligence Unit, you must have met people with unusual talents before. You probably have oracles there too.

“You should understand how hard it is to practice magic in this age. I know a few techniques, but I’m not that powerful. I can’t draw an array like that every time. That one only worked because it was an emergency. I used my own energy and even my blood and bones as the base. You can probably tell that my organs and bones are injured right now.”

She did not want them to think she could create that array easily. If they believed that, they might give her impossible missions later.

That array had already pushed her limits. She had only managed it because she was desperate to save people. With her current strength, she could not do it many more times.

Oliver said, “Ms. Sanchez, don’t worry. This is only a routine inquiry. We just need to understand the

situation.

“If everything is confirmed, you did a great service. You reduced damage to public property and saved lives. The higher–ups will give you a reward. But we do need you to show a little proof of your ability.”

Scarlett looked interested.

“How much is the reward?”

She had already received several government rewards before. She had helped solve a series of home invasion murders and even assisted with restoring some ancient artifacts. Each time, she received a subsidy.

Oliver paused for a moment. “One hundred thousand dollars.”

Such a powerful expert, but she looked excited when she heard about money.

Still, money was money. Scarlett was very happy.

She said, “How about I guide a small trace of dark energy into your body?”

Oliver nodded.

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Scarlett made a quick hand sign. Then she pulled a thin strand of dark energy from inside the villa and guided it into Oliver’s body.

Oliver immediately felt freezing cold. It was like standing inside a giant freezer.

His face turned pale as he looked at Scarlett.

Scarlett quickly pulled the dark energy back out of his body.

Oliver finally felt better, though he was still a little cold.

Scarlett said apologetically, “Sorry about that. Just go stand in the sun for a while and you’ll feel fine.”

Dark energy was very effective when used against someone.

But it was also harmful. Using occult techniques to hurt others could damage a practitioner’s own path. That was why Scarlett rarely used dark energy to fight people.

Oliver said sincerely, “Ms. Sanchez, you truly are impressive.“.

Now it was clear. Scarlett really had helped a lot during the explosion in Khiburn.

He would report the truth, and the reward would be sent soon.

“When the money is issued, it will come quickly,” he explained. “You don’t have to worry about your abilities being exposed. The reward will be given under the name of a brave civilian act.”

Officially, the story would say that Scarlett had noticed dangerous chemicals in the diner. She stopped the firefighters from entering and helped reduce the damage.

The public would never hear about her controlling the explosion.

Scarlett was now considered a special talent. Abilities like hers should not be revealed to the public.

Scarlett smiled. “Then thank you, Captain.”

Oliver’s tone became more serious. “No, we should thank you. If it weren’t for you, those firefighters might have been killed. On their behalf, thank you,”

He had once been a soldier himself. By coincidence, one of the firefighters at the scene–Vince—was an old friend of his.

He truly appreciated what Scarlett had done.

Before leaving, Oliver added Scarlett as a contact.

He probably hoped to build a friendly relationship. If the country faced strange or unusual events in the future, they might ask Scarlett for help.

Scarlett walked the two men to the front gate.

Just as they reached the entrance, the shorter man suddenly attacked her.

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After entering the house earlier, Rex had only said one sentence, praising Scarlett for living in such a place without trouble. After that, he stayed silent the entire time.

While Oliver talked with Scarlett, Rex had been quietly observing her.

Now, just as they were about to leave, he suddenly made his move.

Oliver did not react at all. He did not even have time.

He had military training and decent fitness, but he was not a combat expert.

Rex, however, was a real fighter.

Very few people could defeat him.

Yet Scarlett showed no panic when the short man lunged toward her.

Rex’s hand shot forward like a claw, aiming straight for her shoulder.

There was no killing intent and no real hostility in the move.

It was simply a surprise attack–he wanted to test her skills.

But in Scarlett’s eyes, Rex moved very slowly.

Her spiritual power had already reached Class SS. Compared to that, his attack looked almost sluggish.

Without effort, Scarlett lifted her arm..

Rex grabbed it. At that moment, she used his strength against him. Using his own force against him, she gave a slight twist of her shoulder. In the next instant, Rex’s whole body was thrown forward, flying right past her.

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