Chapter 443: The Appointment
Chapter 443: The Appointment
The person that Pei Can Shi mentioned was none other than Chen Biting, the fighter who was on the verge of breaking through to the realm of the Fighting Clan.
Chen Chuan recalled his task from Liang, the Specialist, which was specifically about this individual.
Liang had mentioned that he would be assigned to the region where this person was active and that he didn't need to do anything special, just observe and pay attention when the opportunity arose.
Chen Chuan suspected that he might be assigned to this person's team, but he thought it would take some time, and he'd likely have to complete a few tasks first to make the arrangement more natural. He never expected an opportunity to interact with them so soon.
However, since his superiors didn't require him to take any immediate action, he didn't feel any pressure. Instead, he saw this as a chance to observe.
"I understand," he said.
After Pei Can Shi's words, he relaxed, sat back, and raised his teacup, gesturing to Chen Chuan to do the same. Then he said, "Captain Chen, after your official appointment, you'll have the authority to form your own team. Your team should consist of at least two First-Level Executors, each leading two members."
"Considering you're new to the Convergence Zone, we'll give you some time to adapt. During this period, you can recruit team members on your own. You can use the platform or go outside to invite people, but they must have signed a confidentiality agreement to join your squad."
"If you can't find suitable people, you can apply to the higher-ups. They will assign and supplement your team members."
"Don't worry, Captain Chen. If you're dissatisfied with certain team members, you can refuse them. However, ensure that at least two groups are available for task execution."
"If you can't find suitable members, I suggest using the team members assigned by the higher-ups. Even if you find them unsuitable, you can reassign them later. Many people do it this way."
"Thank you for the reminder, Specialist Pei. I'll consider it," Chen Chuan replied.
Pei Can Shi smiled and said, "Captain Chen, if you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me directly."
Chen Chuan nodded.
After having tea with Pei Can Shi for a while and discussing the matter, he bid farewell and left with the metal box in hand, returning to his dormitory.
He placed the box on the table, opened it, and examined its contents. Inside were tubes of special medication, but unlike the liquid form he had seen before, these were in a gel state, with an overall greenish-blue color.
These medications were also graded, and the ones provided by the base camp were of similar quality to those from Fusion Boundary Corporation. However, the base camp's medication could be stored for longer periods, and the quantities were divided into smaller, more standardized portions for easier exchange and trade.
It was rumored that the government and large enterprises had even better medications, but the details about the enterprises were unclear. As for the government, it seemed that only those who reached a certain rank could obtain them.
Chen Chuan contacted two team members using the Boundary Token, saying, "Come to my place for a moment."
Soon, there was a knock on the door. He opened it to find Yuan Qiuyuan and Qin Qingque standing outside, saluting him, "Captain!"
He returned the salute and invited them in, asking them to take a seat. "The special medication for our cultivation has been distributed from above. I called you here to allocate it."
Yuan Qiuyuan was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy. "They gave it to us so quickly!"
His eyes gleamed as he looked at the metal box containing the medication. He remembered that in the past, his older sister had to wait a long time after completing a task before receiving this medication, with the longest wait being a few months. He never expected it to be so prompt this time.
"This time, it's a special case," Chen Chuan explained. "Someone up there is looking out for us." He poured a cup of water for each of them and said, "Executor Yuan and Executor Qin, based on our recent mission's success, let's distribute the medication.
Here's what I'm thinking: We are a squad of three, so let's each take three-tenths of it. The remaining one-tenth will be a team reward. If any team member performs exceptionally in a mission, we'll give them this reward. You can also voice your opinions, and we don't have to stick to this framework strictly. We can gradually improve it as we go along."
Yuan Qiuyuan spoke up, "Captain, I think you're taking too little. The Iron Demon can't be defeated without a captain, so how can we take the same amount as you?"
Qin Qingque agreed, feeling that her contribution during the mission didn't warrant such a large share.
"We're a squad," Chen Chuan said, "and strengthening the squad members benefits everyone. I don't think I'm giving you too much. If you feel that way, strive to improve yourselves and contribute more to the team in the future."
He already had medication from Fusion Boundary Corporation, which was sufficient for now. He didn't really need this extra bit, especially since the rewards from missions weren't that substantial.
With his current consumption rate of two to three days, three-tenths would last him about half a month. The difference between a little more or less wasn't significant. It was better to let his teammates have more and strengthen their abilities.
"In that case, Captain, why don't you take the remaining one-tenth as a reward?" Yuan Qiuyuan suggested. "After all, it was you who took down the Iron Demon this time, and we all acknowledge your skill."
Qin Qingque added seriously, "Captain, I agree with Executor Yuan's proposal."
Chen Chuan was decisive and efficient. He nodded and said, "Good, then that's it for now." He evenly distributed the medication, and the two of them received it respectfully, both bowing in gratitude. "Thank you, Captain."
In addition to the medication, there were also some bonus payments from above, but these were not as important.
Third-tier combatants had numerous ways to earn money, and most of those who came here did so for the special medication and the opportunity to improve.
As for recruiting teammates, it was not an ideal time at the moment due to the limited resources in the convergence area. They only maintained basic communication and some data storage, and did not support landing platforms, so this matter had to wait until after Chen Chuan's departure.
Two days later, the official orders for Chen Chuan and his team finally arrived, and a simple ceremony was held for Chen Chuan in the briefing room of the base camp.
Yuan Qiuyuan, sitting below, watched with envy. The promotion to a second-level executor was just a simple update of information, without any ceremony.
The officiating officer, Yao, followed the procedure and personally draped the uniform of the executive captain over Chen Chuan. This uniform was more like a military overcoat, and when worn, it resembled a cape, exuding a sense of grandeur and setting Chen Chuan apart from those around him.
Officer Yao then handed Chen Chuan a new ceremonial sword, which Chen Chuan took and hung at his waist. Officer Yao looked at Chen Chuan, standing tall in the military overcoat, and nodded in approval. A round of applause echoed from below.
Yuan Qiuyuan, sitting below, couldn't help but lean over and say to Qin Qingque, "Executive Officer, Captain looks so handsome in that uniform."
Qin Qingque nodded in agreement.
Officer Yao then took out a sealed envelope containing a pistol and handed it to Chen Chuan with a smile, saying, "Captain Chen, this is a personal gift from Governor Joe. Please accept it." He emphasized, "Governor Joe values Captain Chen highly."
Chen Chuan received it with both hands and said, "Please thank Governor Joe on my behalf, Officer Yao."
Officer Yao smiled and said, "I'll pass on your thanks."
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