Sky-cracking Rider

Chapter 373 Section 369 - Uninvited Guest

"I am Adr..."

Just after confirming the incoming call, Adrian was about to speak when he heard Liaison Officer Rossi cut in, "Wait, don't start talking yet. I'll ask, you answer!"

"Oh, okay, okay!"

Adrian was bewildered, not quite understanding what the other person meant.

"How many survived? Half? Three? Two? Or is it just you left?"

Rossi's voice gradually turned to a crying tone, suggesting that if Adrian were the only one left, Squad 04 might as well disband, as their bonuses were all gone. They might even face demotion. It seemed better to be all dead.

"Uh! Officer Rossi, you're thinking too much, actually..."

Before Adrian could finish, Rossi's voice became sadder and sadder.

"Really, that many? I knew it, I knew it..."

"...Actually, it's not just Squad 04, but also Squad 18. Everyone is here, no casualties, not a single one!"

The two were clearly not on the same wavelength, completely talking past each other. A First Rank Fire Mage like Adrian was really at a loss here.

"Not a single one? Sss..."

Adrian could hear the sound of Rossi inhaling sharply on the other end of the phone and hurriedly said, "That's right, Officer Rossi, both teams are safe, and we have escaped from the mutant's lair!"

"But I saw you guys being..."

Rossi recalled the footage captured by the reconnaissance drone: the Mobile Base Vehicle being swallowed whole by the massive mutant and then disappearing into the desert without a trace of people or vehicle –no sign of life or death.

The Blue Star Global United Defense Committee's Bear Hunting Special Operations Division was even prepared to issue another death notice, having already drafted the document.

Adrian said with a laugh, "Well, maybe we're just lucky!"

He heard a ringtone emanating from his phone, with Squad 18's captain, Moron, likely picking up his phone as well. Most likely, he was receiving a call from the liaison officer, and the content of the conversation was roughly similar to his own.

"It's good you're coming back!"

Rossi was breathing heavily.

It was really tough for him! This job was like a roller coaster—now in Heaven, now in Hell, utterly tormenting.

"When we return, I'll report to you in detail."

Adrian was overwhelmed—the report would be exceedingly difficult to write.

It involved the Supreme Council of the Third Era Civilization, and it was unknown how the Neanderthal tribe scattered across Blue Star and even on Cangqiong Star might react if the news got out.

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"Good, the more detailed, the better, and also, if you encounter any situation, don't hesitate, call for help immediately. Habulav will dispatch Sky Knights to support you!"

Officer Rossi also reported the latest situation.

The one-month evaluation period had ended, and due to the unexpected incident during the return journey, even Squad 04's Mobile Base Vehicle was swallowed whole. Not willing to let other teams, accustomed to facing numerous mutants, encounter such overwhelming threats again, Habulav's Blue Star Global United Defense Committee headquarters authorized the use of Crystal Jets.

After all, these teams trained by the Bear Hunting Special Operations Division were aimed at the Water Bear organization and the mutants it spawned.

Who the hell is it?

Disturbing my sleep!

Whoever it is, wait until I get up, and I'll smack you!

With sleepiness still hanging over him, he yanked the door open.

"Who?"

He saw three strangers standing outside, the leader of whom looked somewhat familiar.

The man eyed Chen Fei up and down, and said in a rather unfriendly tone, "Chen Fei, is it just you here?"

"Jiu!"

A crisp chirping came from the balcony.

Xiao Jiu sometimes liked to fly around the small garden in Zone B, but it quickly returned.

Habulav's radar simply couldn't lock onto it.

"There's also a bird!" Chen Fei turned to look, then faced the man and asked, "May I ask who you are? What brings you here?"

His first impression of these uninvited guests was not particularly favorable.

"Heh, my name is Franco. We've met before... don't remember? No matter, you don't need to recognize me, I'll be leaving soon!"

The lead man tried to walk into the house, but Chen Fei stopped him with a hand on the door frame, effectively blocking him outside.

"Are you sure you're ready to face the consequences of barging in here?"

Franco grinned insincerely and said, "Hehe! Won't you invite us in to sit for a moment?"

"Let's talk here at the door!"

Chen Fei stood his ground, sensing the ill intent of the visitors—bad guests do not come bearing good news.

The two men behind the leader both showed anger and glared at Chen Fei, one of them shouted, "What a rude guy..."

However, Franco raised his hand to stop his companion, seemingly unoffended and said, "It's fine! It's just a few words. Chen Fei, I heard you found a crystalline block, is that so?"

"Of course... not!"

How could Chen Fei admit it!

The purpose of the visitor was fully revealed with that question.

Franco, looking entirely at ease, said, "You know, for someone like me to come here, I must have evidence. A friendly reminder for you: a crystalline block isn't something a commoner has the right to possess. Or rather, even the most formidable military contractors aren't allowed to just meddle with crystalline blocks ... do you understand?"

The posture seemed to suggest he held all the aces.

"Of course I understand, and I fully support your position, but I don't have it!"

Chen Fei spread his arms and shrugged.

Why should he hand over the crystalline block he found by his own efforts to you, wishful thinking!