Chapter 528: Both Ends
Chapter 528: Both Ends
Although Commissioner Liang was not satisfied with the results, it was within his expectations.
After all, the Administrative Bureau is mostly a manager and executor, and specific policy proposals ultimately require the approval of the Central City Council.
However, the council represents various interests, making it difficult to coordinate and pass seemingly radical proposals.
In fact, over a decade ago, such proposals would not have been brought forward, nor would they have been discussed in the council. It was only in recent years that the Da Shun government gradually gained control, and the Central City Council made some concessions.
But the key to all this lies in the handling of this incident.
If the crisis can be resolved smoothly, the authority and prestige of the Jinbeidao government will undoubtedly rise to a new level, and many decisions from the upper echelons can continue to be promoted. Otherwise, a setback would severely damage their credibility, and the hard-won progress would be reversed.
However, this is a problem that the Central City government must face.
After some thought, he asked, "How are the companies doing?"
The female assistant replied, "All national enterprises and related companies have agreed to cooperate, but the most unstable point lies in these few areas..."
She pointed with her instruction whip, indicating several locations, "There are obvious abnormal activities in the Ferris Wheel Company, Union Heavy Mechanics Corporation, Porlen Corporation, Green Source Ecology Corporation, and more..."
Commissioner Liang took a look. These companies share a common trait—most of them are foreign-based, while a minority of domestic companies also have substantial cross-border capital involvement.
On the contrary, the local branches of global giants seem to show no unusual activities, which is understandable. Even if these large companies have their own ideas, they wouldn't take action themselves; they have agents, and they already stand at the pinnacle of the ecological position, so there's no need for them to do unnecessary things.
He spoke in a deep voice, "I'm not worried about the companies themselves. The Administrative Bureau and the Temporary Special Action Committee have already promised to share information with us at any time, and we can handle any situation immediately."
"What I'm worried about is their active sentient entities. According to the latest judgment from the front, besides the Fusion Boundary and the two entities handled by the Handling Bureau, there should be another one hiding in Central City. If they target these entities, the resulting damage will be hard to estimate."
He turned to the female assistant, "Can't you sense it yet?"
A black fog flickered in the female assistant's eyes, and she shook her head, "I can't sense where it is."
"This shows that our opponent is very cunning."
Commissioner Liang reached out and tapped the screen, and the holographic display showed numerous potential rifts within Central City.
He pointed at the screen and said, "One is already troublesome enough. Once the two worlds get closer, there might be attempts from the other side to cross over. We must not let this happen, or it will lead to the collapse of the entire defense system."
He turned and asked, "What about that person?"
The female assistant replied, "He said he will be there on time."
Commissioner Liang sighed, "Let's hope so." Suddenly, he remembered something, "What has Chen Bitong been up to lately?"
"No news from him," the female assistant answered.
Commissioner Liang pondered for a moment. In fact, the Defense Department wanted to transfer Chen Bitong away from Central City at this critical juncture, but the Speaker disagreed. He believed that in such a dangerous situation, the city desperately needed someone like Chen Bitong, who had both prestige and strength, to stabilize the people's hearts and ensure safety.
Regarding his request, the Defense Department had to consider it. After several exchanges, the decision was delayed repeatedly, and there has been no clear order yet, especially since the Spider Mother's breeding period is approaching.
He understood that this was still a continuation of the struggle between the two factions, and the Speaker's persistence wasn't necessarily a bad thing. If handled well, this time could be an opportunity, although it might require some sacrifices.
He looked up and asked again, "Where is Captain Chen?"
The female assistant answered, "Since the training ended, he has been on standby. Yesterday, he gathered his team from the Fusion Territory to Central City."
Commissioner Liang pondered for a moment and said, "Adjust Captain Chen's task priority. I need him to be present at critical locations during crucial moments."
"Yes, I'll arrange it immediately," the female assistant replied.
In the Underground District, near a collapsed tunnel at the edge of a shattered area, there was a well-built underground residence with guard posts and defensive structures.
On the surface, it didn't look any different from the ordinary forces in the Underground District, but in reality, it was an outpost established by a resistance organization in Central City's Underground District.
At that moment, in a spacious stone room with bright lights, Guan Xiaohui and some other young people were receiving guidance from a teacher, learning Resonance Field Technique.
The resistance organization's resonators were all self-cultivated. They would gather members with talent to study together and eventually implant resonance implants.
Guan Xiaohui was one of the more outstanding ones in this group. After all, she had attended a good middle school, and compared to her peers, she had a better foundation and understood things faster. But most importantly, she had talent; without it, no amount of effort would be useful.
After her class ended, just as she was about to return to her room, a member informed her that the leader had something to discuss with her. Without even putting down her belongings, she hurried to the leader's usual area.
Upon reaching the door, she announced her arrival and was immediately called in. Inside, she found Zhen Ping, who nodded in greeting.
Across from them sat the leader, a man in his early forties with well-developed muscles and a robust build. His finger joints were thick, his face was full of wrinkles, and his skin was dark, resembling a dockworker who toiled day and night.
She bowed slightly, "Leader Yu."
Leader Yu spoke gently, "Xiaohui, take a seat. I have something important to discuss with you."
Once Guan Xiaohui sat down, he spoke solemnly, "The team has a mission for you, and during this time, we need you to keep it confidential and ensure it's not leaked to anyone."
Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui, both of whom had joined the resistance organization after rigorous training, understood the weight of his words and nodded earnestly.
Leader Yu continued, "According to the information from our comrades in the government, the field spirit Mumia in Central City will undergo a split reproduction in a few days."
After Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui had a moment to process this news, he proceeded, "This is a unique reproduction method of Mumia. In theory, each split offspring has the potential to recreate a new Mumia.
Therefore, the higher-ups have assigned us a task to obtain one of these split offspring, which will greatly aid our resistance cause. We might even be able to rely on it to establish our own Central City."
His voice grew more passionate as he concluded.
Zhen Ping and Guan Xiaohui were also moved by his words. After a moment of reflection, Zhen Ping asked with concern, "Leader Yu, are we strong enough?"
Although Central City had more than just their division, as far as she knew, they had at most a hundred people available, lacked weapons, and had only a few high-end combat forces. Fighters like her, at the second limit, were already considered the backbone of their division.
It was obvious how important the split offspring of Mumia was to Central City, and the defense would undoubtedly be extremely tight. There might even be other forces with their eyes on it. How could they possibly obtain it?
Leader Yu reassured them, "Don't worry about the capture. Our comrades from above will handle it. Our task is to transfer the captured offspring to the underground district, which is where we can be of assistance."
Zhen Ping voiced her concern, "But Leader Yu, the underground district also has many forces. If they target us, it'll be difficult for us to complete this task."
Leader Yu raised his hand, "Don't worry, listen to me first."
He leaned forward and lowered his voice, "We'll package the item in advance and then hand it over to the logistics system in the lower district. They'll transport it to a specific location, ensuring efficiency and avoiding attention. We'll also send it to multiple locations to divert attention.
You two will be responsible for retrieving the item. Once you have it, follow the route I'll provide later, and quickly leave Central City to transfer the item to a secure location."
He emphasized, "This task is of great significance, and it's a once-in-a-few-decades opportunity. We chose you because you haven't been in Central City for long and haven't interacted with many people. I can fully trust you. Zhen Ping, you're a fighter, and Xiaohui, you have a strong resonance ability.
You two complement each other perfectly, which is why the team believes you're the most suitable."
Seeing that neither spoke immediately, he added, "This task is dangerous. If you lack confidence or have concerns, feel free to voice them."
Zhen Ping replied, "Leader Yu, I can do it."
Guan Xiaohui also said, "I can too, but..."
Leader Yu looked at them and smiled, "Take your time to consider. This task is highly dangerous."
Zhen Ping raised her head and said, "Leader Yu, I've made up my mind." Guan Xiaohui, seeing her determination, nodded as well.
Leader Yu's expression turned to one of relief, "Then go ahead and prepare." He turned to Guan Xiaohui, "Xiaohui, someone will assist you with the final implant surgery shortly. Afterward, I'll ask Old Mei to give you an urgent training session."
Guan Xiaohui, still puzzled, asked, "But Leader, if Mumia creates chaos, won't my resonance ability be useless?"
Leader Yu responded, "Don't you remember what you're transferring? Even if you're isolated from it, as long as you're clear about it, you can utilize it better than an ordinary resonator."
Guan Xiaohui had more questions in mind, but she kept them to herself.
Leader Yu turned to Zhen Ping, "The team will teach you a breathing technique for underwater infiltration. If the situation turns bad, we'll rely on you to escape with the item."
He spoke seriously, "Due to the late notice, we have very limited time. I ask that you master this within the next two days."
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(End of Chapter)
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