Chapter 414: Defense Agreement
Chapter 414: Defense Agreement
The Fusion Boundary convoy ascended a gentle slope, navigating through a complex tunnel network of intertwining vines, and eventually returned to the Upper District.
Upon reaching the outside, Chen Chuan looked up at the bright sky, illuminated by the sun's warm glow, a unique radiance that only a clear sky could provide.
Although the Lower District was not devoid of light, it lacked the comforting warmth that only sunlight could bring. Chen Chuan's gaze was unobstructed as he took in the clear sky.
Once in the Upper District, he asked Tang Zhang to drop him off at the Flask Bar, where he located his parked Gare car. As he prepared to open the car door, he suddenly paused, sensing someone watching him from a distance.
On a tall building far away, a person abruptly drew the curtains and lowered a telescope, questioning with surprise, "Did he just see us?"
His companion, annoyed, replied, "I told you before that these people have incredibly sensitive senses. Don't stare at them like that; you'll only alert them. Forget it, let's report this situation together."
Chen Chuan gazed in that direction for a moment, but all he could see were tall buildings; nothing specific caught his eye. He turned his attention inward, made a mental note, and contacted Wu Bei, saying, "Wu, I'm back. Help me check an area for any suspicious personnel."
Using his Boundary Token, he marked a specific location and waited for Wu Bei's confirmation. Once confirmed, he opened the car door, got in, and quickly started the vehicle, leaving the area.
Upon returning to his dormitory at Wu Yi Academy, Chen Chuan drafted a report detailing the decisions made by Fusion Boundary Corporation and the observations he had made in the Lower District, including any suspicious findings. He sent this report to the Handling Bureau.
In reality, these reports might not always garner the attention of the Handling Bureau, as they had numerous areas to monitor. Unless faced with extremely challenging events or special circumstances, the bureau primarily focused on surveillance rather than immediate action, aiming to prevent issues before they arose. However, even with their efforts, they couldn't keep up with everything.
As Chen Chuan was still on vacation, he rested in his dormitory for a while, using the special medication every three days to enhance himself.
If one disregarded the side effects of the special medication, the benefits it provided for cultivating strength were undoubtedly significant.
However, the improvements he gained needed to be integrated through practical combat. Therefore, he chose to spar with Hong Fu for daily sparring sessions.
Additionally, he studied the combat recordings of past teachers and seniors stored in the academy, which required payment but was well worth the cost.
Currently, there seemed to be no precise standard for categorizing the strengths of Tier Three Fighters.
The comparison between strong and weak fighters was not absolute but rather depended on the combat environment, conditions, and the mental state of the fighters, which could change at any moment.
Even fighters with seemingly weaker overall abilities on paper often emerged victorious against stronger opponents, proving that it all came down to battle performance.
Among the recordings, a teacher named Han Zheng stood out as a prime example. Over two decades ago, he had served at Wu Yi Academy and was now transferred to a government department.
When Han Zheng was a student at the academy, he barely met the criteria for Tier Three, almost scraping by to achieve that status.
His training consisted of ordinary Right Fist Art and the use of long and short spears. However, when facing opponents with far superior qualities, he consistently emerged victorious.
Watching Han Zheng's recordings, each match seemed incredibly close, and one would think he was about to lose. But in the end, he always managed to win.
Han Zheng never gave off an exceptionally strong impression, but his winning rate was astonishing.
Through observation, Chen Chuan noticed that on many occasions, Han Zheng launched counterattacks just when his opponents seemed to have the upper hand. Surprisingly, he seized the opportunity in most of these situations.
Chen Chuan admired Han Zheng's ability to seize opportunities, a seemingly simple skill, but one that maximized his strengths and characteristics.
This was valuable for learning, but Chen Chuan had no intention of emulating Han Zheng's style.
Combat ultimately depended on the raw strength of both parties, and Han Zheng's tactics were a choice born out of necessity, compensating for his weaknesses through refined techniques.
"If I could defeat my opponent with a single punch, why would I need to engage in prolonged battles?" Chen Chuan reminded himself of his long-standing goal: to achieve theoretical perfection and even surpass it.
At Tier Three, he had the opportunity to make up for all his past shortcomings.
Now, this goal seemed not as distant as it once did.
The ample supply of medication provided by Fusion Boundary Corporation was sufficient for his current stage, originally meant for several or even a dozen fighters, but now concentrated on him alone. This medication would become the foundation for his physical prowess.
Aside from this, there was another crucial aspect: finding a teacher who could guide him to greater heights.
As he had recently entered Tier Three, he was still in the stage of consolidating his foundation. For now, he could continue his cultivation independently.
To reach a higher limit, one needs guidance.
He had inquired about this at the Academy, which offered a teaching channel. However, according to the regulations of the relevant government department, only those who have participated in the World Ring Defense are eligible to apply.
This was also on his agenda, so during this time, he reviewed the defense plan's notes sent by the Bureau.
After resting until the end of the month, he used the Boundary Token to contact the Defense Department with the signal they had provided. After a while, a pleasant female voice sounded:
"Hello, Executor Chen. How may I assist you?"
Chen Chuan recognized the voice as the woman who had received him before. He replied, "Hello, I've considered the World Ring Defense mission, and I've made my decision."
The female voice said, "Executor Chen, please hold on."
After a while, a solemn and deep voice came through the Boundary Token: "Executor Chen, I'm Liang Guanghai. Since you've contacted us, I assume you've thought this through?"
Chen Chuan said, "Yes, I've made up my mind. I agree to join the World Ring Defense Plan."
Liang Guanghai said, "Executor Chen, welcome. If you're available, please come to the Handling Bureau. We have some matters to discuss."
Chen Chuan agreed, "Okay, I'll be there now."
Ending the call, he left Wu Yi Academy and drove his Gare car to the Handling Bureau. The female receptionist from his previous visit guided him to the same reception room.
The woman handed him a document, saying, "Executor Chen, this is the defense agreement, which differs from the confidentiality agreement. Please review it."
He took it and carefully examined it. Most of it concerned rights and obligations.
For example, those participating in the defense plan must respond to the Defense Department's mobilization in emergencies, but this could offset national mobilization missions.
Another example was that participants' salaries would be increased based on their original salaries.
For outstanding contributors, they would receive preferential treatment in the provision of special medications and be prioritized for rank advancement.
The rank granted by the Handling Bureau was not meaningless; it was universally recognized within the entire Dashun government. Many powerful officials in violence institutions were former fighters from the formal system.
He also noticed that all Tier Three Fighters participating in the World Ring Defense, except in special cases, would be eligible for their families to obtain Central City citizenship after three years of service, provided their families were not already in Central City. If the participant had no family, they would also be granted one to several corresponding recommendation quotas based on their merits.
This was a Central City citizenship quota, which was extremely difficult for those in peripheral cities to obtain.
He couldn't help but think that if his cousins could study in Central City, the growth conditions and educational resources they would gain would far surpass those at Wu Yi Academy. And if they aspired to become fighters, they wouldn't need to go through the local Wu Yi Academy's assessment.
However, this was only fair. How could they retain people without offering these benefits when they were putting their lives on the line?
It should be noted that while Central City was on the front line of the World Collision, its defense capabilities were also the strongest.
It could be said that, at least before the Great Collision, the resources available in peripheral cities were incomparable to those in Central City. He even felt that, when the Great Collision arrived, Central City might be safer than peripheral cities.
Even without this agreement, he would have signed up.
Before the Great Collision, as the two worlds drew closer, the other side's existence would undoubtedly continue to infiltrate. It was only a matter of time before he had to face them.
Instead of passively waiting, it was better to prepare early, accumulate experience in dealing with these entities, and find the next stage's mentor.
After reading the agreement, he picked up a pen and signed his name.
The woman waited for him to finish signing, took the document, and after a quick review, looked up and said, "Executor Chen, please wait. Specialist Liang said he will come to meet you. It seems the Specialist holds you in high regard."
After waiting for seven or eight minutes, Liang Guanghai entered the conference room. He greeted Chen Chuan, "Executor Chen, please excuse the wait." He waved his hand, indicating for the woman to leave.
Then, he walked to the back of the desk, glanced at the agreement on the table, and looked up at Chen Chuan with a solemn expression.
"Executor Chen, since you're joining as an Executor of the Handling Bureau and have participated in national mobilization missions with high internal evaluations, we have a task to entrust to you. This isn't a compulsory order but something you should pay attention to while executing defense missions."
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