Chapter 443: The Appointment
Chapter 443: The Appointment
The person Pei Canshi mentioned was Chen Bitong, the fighter who had nearly reached the limits of the martial world.
Before Chen Chuan arrived, Liang, the commissioner, had assigned him the task of focusing on this individual.
At the time, Liang had arranged for him to go to the region where this person was active and told him not to do anything special but to simply observe and pay attention and observe from a close distance.
Chen Chuan guessed that he might be assigned to this person's team, probably after some time and a few missions, making the transition more natural. He didn't expect to have the opportunity to interact so soon.
However, since the higher-ups didn't require him to take any initiative, he felt no pressure and decided to use this opportunity to observe.
"I understand," he said.
After Pei Canshi's words, he relaxed, sat back down, and raised his teacup, gesturing to Chen Chuan. "Captain Chen, after your official appointment, you will have a team of at least two First Rank Executors, each leading two members."
"Considering you've just entered the Convergence Zone, we'll give you some time to adapt," Pei Canshi continued.
"During this time, you can recruit team members on your own, either through the platform or by inviting people from outside. But the prerequisite for joining the squad is that these individuals must have signed a confidentiality agreement."
"If you can't find suitable people, you can ask for help from above. The higher-ups will assign and fill in the necessary personnel."
"Don't worry. If you're dissatisfied with certain team members, you can refuse them, but ensure that at least two teams are available for specific missions."
"Captain Chen, if you can't find suitable members, I suggest using the team members assigned by the higher-ups. Even if you find them unsatisfactory, you can disband them later. There are many people available."
"Thank you for the reminder, Pei Canshi. I'll consider it," Chen Chuan replied.
Pei Canshi smiled and said, "Captain Chen, if you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me directly."
Chen Chuan nodded.
After a while, Pei Canshi finished his tea and concluded the conversation. He bid farewell and returned to the dormitory with the metal box in hand.
He placed the box on the table and opened it. Inside were tubes of special medication, but unlike the liquid form he had seen before, these were in a paste state, with an overall greenish-blue color.
These medications were also categorized by quality, and the ones provided by the outpost were similar to those from the Fusion Boundary Company, but the outpost's supply could be stored for a longer time and was divided into smaller, more standardized portions for easier exchange and trade.
It was rumored that the government and the giant enterprises had even better medications, but the specific conditions of the enterprises were unclear. The government's supply was said to be available only to those who reached a certain rank.
Chen Chuan contacted two team members through the interdimensional connector and said, "Come to my place for a moment."
Soon, there was a knock on the door. Chen Chuan opened it, and Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque saluted him at the entrance, saying, "Captain!"
He returned the salute and invited them in. As they found seats, he said, "The special cultivation medication has been issued from above. I've called you here to distribute it."
Yuan Qiuyuan's eyes lit up with excitement. "So soon?"
He stared at the medications in the metal box, remembering how his older sister had to wait a long time after completing missions to obtain them. The longest wait had been a few months, and he hadn't expected such a prompt response this time.
"This is a special case," Chen Chuan explained. "Someone up there is looking out for us." He poured two cups of tea and continued, "Executor Yuan and Executor Qin, based on our recent mission's results, we'll distribute the medication.
Here's my plan: we three will each take three-tenths of it, and the remaining one-tenth will be reserved for outstanding team members during missions. You can also voice your opinions, and we can gradually improve this framework over time."
Yuan Qiuyuan spoke up, "Captain, I think you're taking less than us. The Iron Demon doesn't have a captain, so how can we have the same amount?"
Qin Qingque agreed, feeling that her contribution didn't warrant such a large share.
"We're a team," Chen Chuan said. "Increasing the team members' strength benefits everyone. I don't think giving you more will be an issue. If you feel that way, strive to improve yourselves and contribute more to the team in the future."
He had enough medication from the Fusion Boundary Company for now, and this small amount wouldn't make much difference. Moreover, they could obtain more during missions.
With his current consumption rate of two to three days, three-tenths would last about half a month. A little more or less wouldn't significantly impact the supply. It was better to let teammates have more to enhance their strength.
"In that case, Captain, you can take the remaining one-tenth," Yuan Qiuyuan suggested. "The Iron Demon was dealt with by you this time. We all agree."
Qin Qingque added seriously, "Captain, I agree with Executor Yuan's proposal."
Chen Chuan was decisive and efficient. He nodded and said, "Alright, that's it for now." He evenly distributed the medication, and the two respectfully received it, both bowing in gratitude. "Thank you, Captain."
Aside from the medication, there were also some bonuses distributed, but these were not as important.
Third Limit Combat Solvers had numerous ways to earn money, and those who came here were mainly for the special medication and the opportunity to improve themselves.
As for recruiting teammates, it wasn't an ideal time to do so at the moment because the Convergence Zone had limited resources, only maintaining basic communication and some data storage, and did not support landing platforms. Therefore, this matter would have to wait until Chen Chuan left the Convergence Zone.
Two days later, the official orders for Chen Chuan and his team finally arrived, and a simple investiture ceremony was held for Chen Chuan in the training hall of the outpost.
Yuan Qiuyuan watched from below with envy. The promotion to a Second-Class Executor was merely a simple update of information, without any ceremony involved.
Deputy Officer Yao, who was officiating the ceremony, followed the procedure and personally draped the uniform of an Executor Captain over Chen Chuan. The uniform was more like a military coat, and when worn, it resembled a cape, making Chen Chuan look very majestic and clearly standing out from the rest of the personnel.
After this, Deputy Officer Yao handed Chen Chuan a new sword, which he took and hung at his waist. Deputy Officer Yao looked at Chen Chuan, now clad in the military coat and standing tall with the sword at his side, and nodded in approval. Applause broke out from the audience below.
Yuan Qiuyuan couldn't help but turn to Qin Executor and say, "Qin Executor, the Captain looks so handsome in that uniform."
Qin Qingque nodded in agreement.
At that moment, Deputy Officer Yao took out a sealed pistol and handed it over with a smile, saying, "This is a personal gift from Commander Qiao for you, please take good care of it." He emphasized, "Commander Qiao holds high regard for you, Chen Captain."
Chen Chuan accepted the pistol with both hands and said, "Please convey my thanks to Commander Qiao on my behalf."
"I will," Deputy Officer Yao assured him.
After the ceremony, Chen Chuan returned to his dormitory, where he unholstered the pistol to find a black handgun inside. Its design was ordinary-looking, yet it appeared very common.
It was a Star Valor Pistol.
He recognized it at a glance.
This pistol was famous.
It was said that during the overthrow of the old imperial family, underground military factories produced these pistols. Even the textbooks printed its design, making it hard to miss.
Therefore, this pistol held great significance and commemorative value, and many high-ranking officials liked to own one. Although it looked ordinary, it was now rare to see one in the outside world.
This was something to be cherished and kept safe.
In truth, he understood that Commander Qiao was making a gesture by giving him this pistol, indicating that he was someone Qiao held in high regard, which could reduce a lot of trouble for Chen Chuan.
Perhaps Commander Qiao truly valued him, or perhaps it was to facilitate his upcoming tasks.
In any case, it wasn't a bad thing.
Chen Chuan admired the pistol in his hand for a while before placing it back in its holster. At that moment, he received a short message from the Interdimensional Connector.
He took a look, and it was from a staff member of the Logistics Department, informing him that the Iron Demon's spear he had sent for repairs was now fixed and ready for collection.
The spear of the Iron Demon was quite valuable as a collectible. He had previously entrusted a colleague specializing in repairs to fix it.
As an Aberrant Weapon, it was initially challenging to repair, but upon inspection, they found that the Aberrant Organization within the spear had withered for unknown reasons, making the repair process simpler. They only needed to reconnect the spearhead to the shaft.
Chen Chuan put away the pistol, removed the sword from his waist, and left the dormitory, heading towards the Logistics Department.
On his way, Yuan Qiuyuan contacted him, and after answering, he heard excitement in Yuan's voice as he said, "Captain, have you heard? Tomorrow, Instructor Chen will be at the Fourth Convergence Zone. Captain, you know Instructor Chen, right?"
Chen Chuan replied, "I have heard of him."
Instructor Chen was known for his role as an instructor for Convergence Zone Combat Solvers, and despite refusing promotions for twenty years, he was still highly respected, so most people referred to him as Instructor Chen.
Yuan Qiuyuan continued excitedly, "Instructor Chen is taking a vacation and will stop by each Convergence Zone to mentor the young Combat Solvers. There will be a welcome ceremony tomorrow, Captain. Will you be there?"
Chen Chuan knew that while Qin Executor and Yuan Qiuyuan were assigned to his team, they were unaware of the specific task at hand. This was to prevent too many people from knowing the details and potentially exposing the operation.
Setting aside the suspicious nature of Instructor Chen, he was highly regarded among the young Combat Solvers in the Convergence Zone, and it seemed even Yuan Qiuyuan couldn't escape his influence.
Chen Chuan calmly replied, "I will be there tomorrow."
(End of Chapter)
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