Luo Yuan was silent for a long time before he said in a deep voice, "This is very dangerous. Why me?"
The journey was not something that could be completed in a day. The original location of the island was located in the state of Malaya, which was thousands of kilometers away from the Reconstruction Area. They even had to cross thousands of kilometers of ocean to get there. There was no telling how many terrifying mutated beasts they would encounter along the way. The most dangerous part was that they had to investigate the extraterrestrial civilization as much as possible to get first-hand information for the Reconstruction Area.
Luo Yuan was now extremely powerful. Most of the mutated beasts could no longer pose a threat to him. The jungle that was dangerous to ordinary people was nothing to him. However, he was still a mortal. If he was discovered by the extraterrestrial civilization, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The atmosphere became tense. Chief Gao looked down and said, "General Luo, you're the most suitable candidate we could find.
"Major General Luo, you are the most suitable candidate we could find. You have a lot of wilderness survival experience, you are strong, and you have a certain understanding of extraterrestrial civilization. Most importantly, you know how to fly. This investigation is focused on concealment, so aircraft cannot be used. Therefore, other than you, no one else can complete this mission.
Of course, we also know that this mission is very dangerous. I'm just here to ask for your opinion. I'm not forcing you to do it. We understand even if you reject me. "
Luo Yuan was not surprised that the Reconstruction Area was so familiar with him. If they did not have such simple information, the Reconstruction Area would not have existed for a long time.
He frowned and tapped his fingers on the table. After a while, he said, "I don't understand why the higher-ups would make such a risky decision. Once I'm discovered, there's a high possibility that the extraterrestrial civilization will know that they've been exposed. It will lead to unimaginable consequences."
"That's because the war has already started. We have no other choice. The nuclear fusion explosion was not an accident as reported. It was an attack." Chief Gao hesitated and said, "Of course, we don't know why the extraterrestrial civilization is still concealing themselves. However, based on our analysis, there must be a reason that we don't know.
Perhaps they don't have enough manpower this time. Perhaps they have a special purpose. Perhaps there are other reasons that we don't know. Therefore, even if they are exposed, the possibility of starting a war is not high.
Chief Gao's voice became low and depressed.
"Moreover, the extraterrestrial civilization has already shown their hostility. It's useless to compromise. The technological gap of 100 to 200 years is too short. They won't let us survive. It's only a matter of time before the war breaks out. The more information we have, the higher our chances of winning. Even if the humans are doomed, we have to make them bleed. "
Luo Yuan straightened his back and an indescribable sadness rose in his heart.
He had never been a saint. He had always been an ordinary person. He would never sacrifice himself for others. Perhaps he had saved and helped many people since the apocalypse, but it was just a matter of convenience. He would never risk his life for it.
However, the topic of the survival of mankind was too heavy. He could not imagine how tragic it would be when a full-scale war broke out. He could not imagine the despair of the Reconstruction Area when the thunder struck. When the remaining humans died one by one, the civilization would be wiped out. Even if he managed to survive, would he really be able to live like a savage in the wilderness?
….
For the next few days, he did not go to the Firearms Bureau.
That night, he followed the people from the High Committee to take the underground train to New Capital City. He would be receiving intensive training there.
In modern civilization, intelligence gathering had become a mature discipline. It was not something that could be learned by untrained means.
He would be learning how to investigate, how to hide, and how to deal with unexpected situations.
During the training, Luo Yuan's amazing memory and learning ability shocked all the trainers. He could basically remember everything after just one lecture. In the end, the efficiency of the normal training was too low. Apart from some special skills that needed to be demonstrated, they also needed to be taught by professionals. As for some basic knowledge, the trainers simply sent the corresponding books to him.
"A Must Know for Intelligence Personnel"
"How to Be a Good Spy"
"Jungle Disguise"
"100 Examples of Setting Traps with Bare Hands"
"Flaws and Blind Spots of Artificial Intelligence"
"How to Sneak into a High-Tech Secret Room"
…
These books were relatively normal. Some of them were a little awkward.
"International Encyclopedia of Crime Techniques"
"Fugitive Report"
"Prison Break Tips"
"100 Tips for Resisting Interrogation"
…
In just three days, Luo Yuan had finished reading more than ten books. He did not just read them once, but memorized them so well that he could recite them backwards. However, the training had not ended. In fact, it had just begun.
The next step was the key.
This operation was crucial to both the reconstruction area and mankind. It was related to the final outcome of the war and the survival of human civilization. No matter how perfect the preparation was, it would not be enough. In fact, before Luo Yuan started the training, there was a lot of opposition. It was not only about the operation but also about the candidates.
A civilian like Luo Yuan was not a perfect candidate. Facing an extraterrestrial civilization that was way more advanced than mankind's technology, there was a high possibility that he would be exposed even if he carried an electronic device like a miniature camera. Therefore, there would not be any electronic devices in this operation. There would not be any objective images or videos to analyze. It would be impossible to collect intelligence based on one's own subjective judgment.
The ideal intelligence personnel should be a knowledgeable scientist who was strong and able to survive in the wild. They would be able to cross the sea and land on the island. However, such a candidate did not exist.
They had no choice but to settle for the next best thing.
However, Luo Yuan's amazing learning ability surprised everyone.
In the following days, Luo Yuan felt like he had returned to his university days.
Metallurgy, high-energy physics, quantum mechanics, genetics, relativity, thermodynamics, number theory, differential geometry, fluid mechanics … These were just the basics that could make any university student go crazy. There were also all kinds of unproven theories, conjectures, and hypotheses!
Thousands of books that represented the current scientific civilization of mankind were stuffed into his brain. Even with Luo Yuan's [15] Intelligence, he still had a splitting headache every day.
However, he did not show the slightest bit of impatience. Instead, he tried his best to calm down and understand the crystallization of human civilization. Perhaps one day, when human civilization disappeared, he would still be alive, and he would be able to pass on the torch among the remaining humans.
Time passed day by day, and the boring reading gradually became enjoyable.
Moreover, as the amount of knowledge continued to increase and he began to master it through comprehensive study, his reading speed also constantly increased. In the end, he would finish a book in just a few minutes. The time for him to stop and think was getting fewer and fewer. Most of the time, he would just skim through it.
More than 10 bookshelves were gradually emptied. When Luo Yuan put down the last book, he subconsciously reached out to take it. Only then did he realize that all the bookshelves were empty.
He could not help but feel a sense of loss. Then, he laughed.
He slowly walked out of the library. The staff of the high committee office who had been waiting at the entrance raised their heads. When they saw Luo Yuan, they could not help but be stunned.
It was a pair of soul-stirring eyes that seemed to be shining with wisdom. Looking at him walking at a moderate pace, it gave him a sense of independence.
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