The Dragon Horn Tower was the core of the government, and it was not open to outsiders. The headquarters of Division 13 was located under the Dragon Horn Tower, and there were many secret tunnels. Han Xiao followed Feng Jun through an underground air-raid tunnel for half an hour before arriving at the headquarters. This was the first time he had come to the headquarters without blindfolded.
"It's so hard to find this godforsaken place."
"It's only safe if it's hard to find." Feng Jun swiped his ID card, and the metal door opened.
The moment he entered, he saw a spacious hall filled with people coming and going. Han Xiao originally thought that the atmosphere of the secret organization would be gloomy, but he did not expect Division 13 to be so well-lit. Even though it was underground, the air was not turbid at all. If Han Xiao could see the blueprint, he would know that Division 13's height was exactly the same as the height of the Dragon Horn Tower. It was a heavily guarded underground base.
Feng Jun handed Han Xiao a mask and a level one clearance card from Stardragon's Strategic Defense Bureau. "It's best not to let too many people know what you look like. Put it on."
The mask was black with a naked butt embroidered on it. Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and turned to look at Feng Jun, who was trying to hold back his laughter.
You did it on purpose, didn't you?
"Why are you looking at me? Hurry up and put it on." Feng Jun pursed his lips and coughed. He quickly covered his mouth.
"Hehe." Han Xiao grabbed Feng Jun's sleeve, tore a piece of cloth, and put it on his face. He then stuffed the revealing mask into Feng Jun's pocket. "Keep this for yourself."
Feng Jun's heart ached. "This is my new uniform …"
Han Xiao suddenly felt someone staring at him. He turned around and saw an unfamiliar young man in a white lab coat staring at him. His eyes were filled with anger, as if he was his sworn enemy.
"Why is he so angry?" Han Xiao was confused.
Feng Jun recognized Luo Xuan, but he didn't know how to explain it. Smiling bitterly, he said, "This … Just treat him as air."
Luo Xuan had never seen Han Xiao's true face, but he was certain that the masked man beside Feng Jun was the real deal. He watched them leave for the Secret Operations Department, and his eyes were practically spitting fire.
…
The Secret Operations Department had its own floor, and there were obviously fewer people than the other departments.
The rendezvous point was the team meeting room. After sending them to the door, Feng Jun left.
Han Xiao pushed open the door and entered. Li Ya Lin, Lambert, and Lin Yao were already waiting for him.
Li Ya Lin's legs were propped up on the conference table. Lambert was quietly cleaning his military knife with his head lowered. Lin Yao was sitting upright with his hands on his knees.
"Are you the logistics member that the director specially approved to join our team?"
Li Ya Lin stood up and circled around Han Xiao, sizing him up curiously.
Special approval from the Bureau Chief? Logistics member? Han Xiao looked at Li Ya Lin from head to toe. This woman was tall and curvy. She was wearing a yellow sweatshirt with a black bodysuit underneath. Her facial features were delicate, and her eyes were lively. She was at least a 90. Of all the women that Han Xiao had met, only Hella could compete with her in terms of looks.
"I'm Han Xiao, a mechanic."
Lin Yao stood up nervously. His movements were so sudden that he knocked into the chair. He extended his hand and said cautiously, "H-hello. I'm Lin Yao, the team's hacker."
Lambert sat still and said calmly, "I'm Lambert, a sniper."
Han Xiao shook hands with Lin Yao. He didn't mind Lambert's cold attitude. This burly guy was obviously the type that didn't talk much.
"Why are you wearing a mask?" Li Ya Lin blinked her big eyes. She wanted to take off Han Xiao's mask out of curiosity.
Han Xiao dodged.
"Don't you trust us? Why are you hiding your head and showing your tail?"
Li Ya Lin grumbled.
Han Xiao paused for a moment and said, "My identity is confidential."
Since he was assigned to Li Ya Lin's team, it meant that the higher-ups felt that these people were trustworthy. Therefore, it wouldn't be a problem for him to show his face. However, Han Xiao felt that not showing his face would save him a lot of trouble. He could imagine what would happen if he showed his face.
"Aren't you the wanted criminal?" "Why did the Bureau let you join us?" "Why is the Germinal Organization after you?" "What did you do?"
Just thinking about it gave him a headache.
In order to avoid a series of questions that would waste time, Han Xiao felt that it was better to keep his face covered.
He wouldn't stay in Division 13 forever. This was just a springboard for him. Apart from the higher-ups, the fewer people who knew his identity, the better.
"Your identity is confidential? Wait a minute … "Li Ya Lin suddenly thought of something. She quickly approached Han Xiao and asked expectantly," Are you the one who created the Lightweight Mechanical Arm? "
Han Xiao was stunned. "How did you know?"
"Haha, so it's really you!" Li Ya Lin cheered. She put her arm around Han Xiao's shoulder and said casually, "As long as you help me build the mechanical arm, I'll protect you."
Han Xiao's mouth twitched. "I'll charge you," he said righteously.
Li Ya Lin looked up and laughed. "Can I get a discount?" she asked softly.
"No."
"Stingy." Li Ya Lin pouted.
"I still don't know your name." Han Xiao was speechless at this beauty who acted so friendly.
"Li Ya Lin, in charge of close combat." Li Ya Lin pouted.
Han Xiao glanced at the three and asked, "So the four of us are a team?"
"No, there's still the captain. He's the attacker."
"Where is he?"
Han Xiao looked left and right. He rummaged through the trash can but didn't see anyone hiding.
"There's no need to look. The captain is recuperating."
Han Xiao's tone became serious. "Even the captain can't avoid injuries. It seems that the work of the covert operations department is very dangerous."
The three of them looked at each other awkwardly.
Lin Yao said embarrassedly, "The captain is hospitalized because of food poisoning."
"…"
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes.
Lin Yao coughed and started explaining the structure of the covert operations department.
"The covert operations department is in charge of special, high-difficulty missions. The department's structure is based on a team system. Four to seven people form a team. Every month, you only have to complete the mandatory missions assigned by the department. You can arrange your free time."
"The structure is so lax?" Han Xiao was surprised. He thought that such an ace department would be very busy.
"That's because the members of the covert operations department are all elites. Some of the secret service agents are specially recruited. They're not directly related to Division 13. Uncle Lambert is one of them. He used to be the ace of a special forces team and was specially recruited to join Division 13." Lin Yao scratched his face embarrassedly. He felt that he was boasting. He wasn't as thick-skinned as Han Xiao.
"Your position is logistics. You're in charge of providing logistics equipment and dispatching supplies. During specific operations, you're in charge of gathering, coordinating, and organizing intelligence. You're also our eyes and ears. That's your job."
That's easy … But I want to fight monsters!
Han Xiao could understand this arrangement. He had a lot of intelligence, and the higher-ups of Division 13 wouldn't let him take the risk.
As the saying went, there was a price to pay. He had the protection of Division 13, a safe environment for development, monopolized a faction's potential market, and accepted orders to build machines to farm experience. All in all, he had profited.
The Mechanic class was weak in the early stages, and their combat power was relatively weak. They were more focused on logistics, and technical work was the main source of experience. The guns and bullets used to kill monsters all cost money, unlike the Pugilist class and the Esper class, which had powerful killing power.
"Does our team have a name?" Han Xiao suddenly asked.
"A team name?" Li Ya Lin curled her lips. "We don't have anything fancy."
Oh, pragmatism. Han Xiao admired her.
The four of them chatted for a while. They finally met their future teammates.
Lin Yao looked at the computer and suddenly said, "The department gave us a mission to capture the Black Spider hiding in the Western Capital."
Han Xiao raised his eyebrows. They just joined, and they already have a mission? It should be the department's intention to let them familiarize themselves with the new team.
Li Ya Lin said lazily, "Black Spider? I know this guy. He's a notorious bounty hunter and solo mercenary. The last time the Field Department failed to capture him, he blew up two streets with explosives. I didn't expect him to still dare to stay in the Western Capital."
"When do we set off?" Lambert asked curtly.
"There's no rush. The intelligence department has already confirmed his location. It's better to move at night."
Lin Yao said to Han Xiao, "This is your first mission. You should get used to the logistics work first."
The three of them didn't care about Han Xiao's identity. Being able to join the Secret Service meant that the higher-ups trusted him.
You have triggered the Level E Mission [Black Spider]. Accept/Decline?
"Accept."
Mission Tip: Black Spider, a notorious assassin and bounty hunter. This is your first mission after joining the Secret Operations Department. As backup, your duty is to assist the team in completing this mission.
Mission Requirement: Defeat Black Spider.
Reward: 5,000 EXP
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