Chapter 603: Promotion
Chapter 603: Promotion
What exactly is the Pure Essence Sect, He Xiaoxing had not explained in detail. Initially, it seemed to be a post-New Era school of thought, a collective of like-minded individuals.
However, Chen Chuan felt that there was more to it than met the eye as he flipped through the booklet given to him by He. It seemed to be more than just a group with shared ideals; it likely had a legitimate lineage.
Within the school, there were unique skills and secret teachings, which could not be sustained by a loose collection of members.
Considering all the circumstances, it appeared that the existence of these schools was acknowledged by both the company and the government.
This was probably the reason for their strength, and it was highly likely that there were some high-level combatants within the school, hence the need for certain compromises.
Chen Chuan recalled the booklet given to him by Instructor Wen, who had told him that there were no real barriers to reaching the first, second, or third limits as long as the fighter had the talent and sufficient resources. Beyond that, things became more challenging, as there was a critical juncture.
This critical juncture was likely referring to the Pure Substance.
Instructor Wen had advised him not to rush into reading the booklet but to wait until he understood the path ahead.
Now, Chen Chuan decided to take a look at it.
After driving out, he headed straight back to the Wu Yi Academy and went to his dormitory. He opened the wardrobe and retrieved the booklet from his suitcase.
Sitting in the living room, he opened the booklet and found that its contents were all written in calligraphy, providing a general overview of psychic powers.
For those who had never trained in psychic powers, it might be merely informative, but for those already on the path of spiritual cultivation, it held little value. Still, he understood that it was probably meant to be a hint.
Adjusting his breathing slightly, he closed his eyes and tried to sense the information with his psychic abilities. As he did so, he immediately felt something different.
It was as if the spiritual information, once imprinted on some material, was now manifesting and being perceived by him.
After reading through it, he opened his eyes and glanced down at the booklet again. The information within was likely not left by Instructor Wen but by a senior member of the Pure Essence Sect, especially considering the aged appearance of the booklet.
Even after such a long time, a trace of spiritual energy remained, allowing for accurate transmission and perception. This person was undoubtedly extraordinary, perhaps even showing off a bit.
The content did not delve into overly complex matters but merely informed him that if he encountered obstacles and was unwilling to follow the path laid out by certain powers, they could offer him an alternative.
Closing the booklet, Chen Chuan realized he needed to seek out Instructor Wen again.
But there was no rush.
He picked up the hot drink on the table and took a sip, gazing at the clear blue sky beyond the tower.
Tomorrow would be the day of his official promotion ceremony.
After resting in his dormitory for a day, Chen Chuan donned his uniform the next day, feeling invigorated. At 9 a.m., he arrived at the Handling Bureau, greeted his superiors and colleagues, and was escorted by two squads of soldiers to the bureau's main hall.
The current Handling Bureau Director, Wei Huan, was present, along with Deputy Director Wu Quan, who was in charge of daily affairs; Deputy Director Fang Ju, responsible for holographic and defense matters; Deputy Director Guo You, in charge of logistics and technical support; and Deputy Director Luo Xiucheng, responsible for internal inspection affairs and usually not seen.
Other Handling Bureau members of sufficient rank were also in attendance, standing around the hall's perimeter.
Ni Qianxi, Qiu Gan Shi, Li Duan, and others stood among the crowd, while ordinary members, such as several sponsored Wu Yi Academy students, were not yet qualified to join them.
As everyone's attention focused on him, Chen Chuan stepped forward. Director Wei Huan presented a black promotion document with golden edges and began to read:
"After internal discussions and approval from higher authorities, the following appointments are hereby announced:
Execution Captain Chen Chuan, since assuming his position, has demonstrated courage and fearlessness, repeatedly making outstanding contributions. With the approval of the Jinbei Province Government Hall, Chen Chuan is hereby promoted to the position of Investigation Supervisor within this department. He will be responsible for command, dispatch, and safety matters, and is hereby ordered to exert all efforts, remain loyal and dedicated, and safeguard the nation's security and the well-being of all citizens.
This decree takes effect immediately.
Da Shun Republic, 95th year of governance, June 2nd."
After finishing the reading, Director Wei Huan lifted his head, a smile on his face. He handed the appointment letter to Chen Chuan and then raised his hand in a salute, saying, "Congratulations, Supervisor Chen."
Chen Chuan accepted it, returned the salute, and shook hands with Director Wei Huan, saying, "Thank you, Director Wei."
The surrounding people applauded.
Chen Chuan then shook hands with each of the deputy directors. As he turned around, both familiar and unfamiliar colleagues approached him to offer their congratulations and handshakes. Some addressed him as 'Supervisor Chen,' while others called him 'Director Chen.'
While he could accept these titles, it was unclear if they were genuinely praising him or merely being courteous. There were those in the bureau who showed him goodwill, but there were also those who were envious and resentful.
However, he didn't need to worry about that, as he now had the strength to justify his position.
After a round of formalities, Deputy Director Guo You, a plump man with a fermented dough-like appearance and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses that added a touch of refinement, approached him.
He politely said, "Supervisor Chen, please come with me. There are some matters regarding safety and technology that I need to brief you on."
Chen Chuan bid farewell to those around him and followed the man, leaving the area.
Guo You smiled and said, "Supervisor Chen, now that you've been promoted to Investigation Supervisor, you'll have a permanent office at the Handling Bureau. I'll have someone deliver the keys, your uniform, sword, and gun, along with some other related items to your office."
Chen Chuan replied, "Thank you, Director Guo."
Guo You smiled and said, "You're welcome, don't mention it."
As they spoke, the two entered an elevator, which, once again, descended downward. After reaching the fifth basement level, the elevator doors opened, revealing a spacious area.
In the center was an octagonal metal room, its walls adorned with numerous holes through which flickering light could be seen.
On the front door was a shield-shaped emblem.
Guo You explained, "This is the Handling Bureau's Active Sentient, An-Shield. Its purpose is not combat but defense, reconnaissance, and analysis. The other day, when you encountered the Active Sentient of the Skywheel Company, it was An-Shield that detected its presence first."
At this moment, a middle-aged man's voice emerged from the front, a deep and steady voice that instilled a sense of security.
"Hello, Supervisor Chen, I am An-Shield. I'm pleased to be of service to you."
Guo You stepped aside and retrieved a box, handing it to Chen Chuan, "Supervisor Chen, now that you've been promoted to Investigation Supervisor, you can access a portion of An-Shield's permissions. Please put this on and follow the procedures."
Chen Chuan opened the box, revealing a specially designed intercom. After putting it on, he followed the prompts to input a password known only to him and additionally verified the domain lock.
Subsequently, he became aware that from this moment on, his intercom would be protected by An-Shield. Within Central City, he no longer had to worry about invasions from Resonators, and as long as he didn't actively shield himself, he could communicate with An-Shield at any time, maintaining necessary contact with the Bureau.
Additionally, he could obtain confidential information from An-Shield that only the Handling Bureau had access to, directly retrieving basic information and implant status of personnel below his rank.
Guo You smiled, "Supervisor Chen, for your safety, the Bureau will assign you a private armed convoy consisting of three teams of four people, totaling twelve individuals, who will work in shifts to ensure your protection around the clock, following your commands. The Bureau will also assign you a Resonator.
Well, considering some specific circumstances, the Bureau might have insufficient personnel, so if you feel it's still inadequate, you can recruit additional personnel on your own.
The Bureau will provide two Resonators and twelve security members, totaling fourteen individuals. The Bureau will cover half of the employment costs, and these personnel will automatically obtain temporary Handling Bureau identities.
Additionally, the Bureau will provide you with a monthly office expense allowance of 100,000 yuan."
Guo You smiled and said, "As for how to use it, just submit a monthly report, Supervisor Chen."
"Oh, right, the Bureau has also purchased City Security Defense Premium Service and Parallel Emergency Medical Second Level Service for you. As long as you remain in your position, these services will be provided annually."
Chen Chuan understood that behind the City Security Defense Premium Service was the City Council, while Parallel Emergency Medical was a joint venture of several medical companies. However, he inquired and learned that the Government Hall had purchased these services for all department heads, so even if he didn't need them, they were already included in the expenditure budget.
He sighed inwardly, reflecting on the significant disparity in treatment between ordinary staff and high-ranking officials at the Handling Bureau, and he suspected that this gap would only widen as one moved up the hierarchy.
Next, he learned about his responsibilities through An-Shield and Guo You's introduction.
Investigation Supervisors were divided into two types: regional investigation supervisors, who managed administrative affairs in a specific area and communicated with various departments and subordinates, and action investigation supervisors like Chen Chuan, who were only dispatched when a situation reached a certain level of danger.
In theory, he could dispatch several execution captains from the Bureau to carry out tasks.
However, this was merely on the surface. The primary role of an investigation supervisor was to prevent and investigate, which essentially meant dealing with the various companies within Central City. In critical moments, he would need to confront the forces of these companies.
Guo You smiled and said, "Supervisor Chen, the higher-ups have approved three months of vacation for you. After your vacation, the Bureau will assign you specific tasks."
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(End of Chapter)
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