My Ability Is Role-playing

Wan Haihao was dazzled by the bustling scene, yet still maintained a hint of clarity in his heart.

He shook his head abruptly, forcing himself to calm down.

"This place is like a different world compared to where I used to live."

"I can see that Ranzhou Governor is a benevolent and wise ruler who cares about the people."

Upon hearing this, Song Chu froze as if he had seen a ghost, staring at Wan Haihao with a peculiar expression: "Ah Hao, have you really had your memory blocked?"

"Your flattering skills, if not at the peak, are at least at a master level, no weaker than when you were on Earth."

"Can this skill even seep into your subconscious?"

Wan Haihao smiled silently.

In his view, under the governance of Ranzhou Governor, the people lived happily, everyone was joyful, smiles gracing their lips, and hope gleaming in their eyes, evidently full of hope for life and aspirations for the future.

Can one demand more when the people are satisfied both materially and spiritually?

An upper-rank ruler controlling a state, managing to achieve such a state even in tense wartime, is equivalent to Wan Haihao's ideal Saint Emperor.

Though Song Chu teased him for being flattering, it was really just a joke between two very familiar friends, not an accusation of being obsequious.

"By the way, this is my first time seeing Ranzhou Governor, are there any matters to pay special attention to or taboos?" Wan Haihao asked.

Song Chu was somewhat helpless about his cautiousness, sighing: "Ah, dealing with these trifles, it's useless!"

"I perhaps didn't make it clear earlier, so I'll specially mention it now."

"When you were on Earth, you knew Ranzhou Governor longer than I did!"

"So, there's no need to be overly cautious; it makes you seem distant."

Wan Haihao furrowed his brows, almost twisting a knot in them: "No, it's necessary! Brother Song Chu, I believe everything you say."

"But precisely because of this, the attitude towards Ranzhou Governor is our most important consideration."

"In the Cangming Nineteen States, dying in battle means complete death and fall; this is the biggest difference from the 'subconscious movie.'

"To consolidate everyone's power into one, we must steadfastly unite under Ranzhou Governor! Whether executing tasks outside or in front of Ranzhou Governor, we must show utmost respect, always upholding his dignity."

"From the lifestyle of the people here, I can see that Ranzhou Governor, as a ruler, is very qualified, lacking neither benevolence nor virtue."

"And a true hero capable of sweeping across the lands to achieve grand unity must balance kindness with authority."

"Don't you understand the principle of single leadership?"

"I'm sure, even breaking through the memory barrier, I would never act presumptuously in front of Ranzhou Governor."

Such heartfelt words left Song Chu's expression serious, deep in thought.

A moment later, Song Chu nodded seriously: "It seems, breaking through the subconscious barrier to regain actual memories may not entirely be beneficial."

"Apart from easily misjudging one's power when memories first return, the change in interaction with the Leader might also bring negative effects."

He sighed: "Among three people, there's always one who can teach me, the ancients did not lie!"

"Ah Hao, what you say makes much sense."

"Without rules, there can be no order."

"Idealistic democracy cannot save all humanity."

"Only the iron fist of Ranzhou Governor can safeguard Earth Civilization!"

Though initially serious, as he spoke the last two sentences, he began playing some Underworld jokes that Wan Haihao didn't understand.

Chatting, the duo soon arrived at the State Governor's Mansion.

Standing outside the mansion, Wan Haihao noted that the place was vast in area, yet internally simple and grand, devoid of intricate gilded or jade objects, though swords, guns, spears, halberds, and the recently emerged new weapon "firearms" were everywhere in sight.

It was almost like a super armory.

Arriving before the mansion, before Song Chu could take out his waist tag, Wan Haihao heard a slightly cool male voice.

"Iron birds flying in the sky, the technology allowing those without Extraordinary Talent to fly with swords... does such a thing truly exist?"

Following the voice, Wan Haihao saw a long-haired youth in white at the mansion entrance interrogating three soldiers nearby.

Seeing the soldiers' embarrassed expressions, Wan Haihao knew they didn't have the answers to the questions.

"That inexplicable sense of familiarity is back again!"

Wan Haihao relaxed his brows, assessing the youth in white, his mood surging: "It's clearly our first meeting, yet it feels very familiar, like… like seeing a brother from another father and mother."

His eyesight was exceptional, and though not close, he could see the youth in white carrying a uniquely shaped eight-sided sword.

Perhaps due to the presence of "others" at the scene, Song Chu walked over expressionlessly, addressing the youth in white with a calm tone: "The 'iron bird' you mentioned is a technical product known as an airplane, which truly exists in another world but cannot be created in the Chaos Star Domain due to world rule suppression."

"Otherwise, we folks could create nuclear weapons bare-handedly for you."

The youth in white, frowning, focused on Song Chu's waist-side Gun of Non-Killing: "Firearms? An ingeniously crafted object, just… lacking a soul."

Clearly, unlike the keen and observant Wan Haihao, this person never had the habit of reading expressions, only caring about things that personally interested him, utterly ignoring Song Chu's revealed information.

Song Chu curled his lip: "That's why I've always found you annoying."

"Is cold weaponry truly male romance? That's utter nonsense!"

"In this world, everyone's combat power is suppressed to the lowest; even if you can physically endure nuclear weapons outside, here you'd be knocked down by a single shot, directly wounded and retreating. Those slightly less fortunate might very well meet their end, their souls returning to the depths."

Perhaps to prevent argument, Song Chu added: "Of course, the Supreme Ruler doesn't count. That kind of existence, even here, hindered to release merely a fraction of their power, would still require lives to wear down."

"Should you encounter those mecha enthusiasts, a fight would likely ensue instantly."

While speaking, he patted his beloved gun: "It's named 'Hunting Elephant,' currently an incomplete version, adapted locally using Chaos Star Domain native materials to create this thermal weapon. Finding better materials later, scientifically matching, would allow for upgrading to a repeating firearm!"

At this moment, Wan Haihao noticed the white-clothed youth's sword was engraved with "Rain Boiling."

He instantly recognized the youth's identity—Ranzhou's famed master swordsmith, Zhu Yuzi, Zhu Hanyi!

"Technical blockade issues, I don't understand them; you'll need to find someone else."

So speaking, Song Chu led Wan Haihao and Zhu Hanyi left and right into the mansion of Ranzhou Governor.

After about half a quarter, the three finally met the highest ruler of the state—Ranzhou Governor, Ma Ran!

With black hair and eyes, a handsome youthful appearance, clad in black fitted attire, with silver forging inlaid on collar and cuffs, combat boots underfoot, a long straight blade at the waist, an extraordinary bearing that was unforgettable at first sight.

This image made Wan Haihao and Zhu Hanyi feel very familiar, yet vaguely strange.

Simultaneous thoughts arose in both their minds: "If Ranzhou Governor's hair were dyed white, perhaps it would be more fitting?"

For unknown reasons, merely standing before this youth made them sweat from their palms, so tense they didn't know where to place their hands, yet their hearts were tranquil and joyous, as if having found their anchor.

Like a storm of hoofbeats accompanied by the hoarse shouts of soldiers broke this atmosphere.

"Urgent news, a thousand miles!"

Hearing this, Song Chu's pupils narrowed, immediately moving to meet them: "It's from the border! Something's happened!"