Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 678 - 500 The Suicide Squad_3

Darkness fell before Chen Gu's eyes. This was truly the worst possible news.

Charles and the others were also shocked. "A single spore can drift into space?!"

It was unbelievable.

Chairman White emphasized, "That's the moss virus! Frankly, considering what a terrifying thing it is, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest by whatever bizarre traits it evolves."

Chen Gu clenched his teeth. "How much time do we have?"

"Do you see those spores? They are still pale green now, but their color is rapidly deepening. Our experts estimate that once they turn pale yellow, they will be fully mature. Then, they will detach from the parent body and drift into space. Any planet could become their landing spot! Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we still have thirty-six hours before that happens."

Charles immediately asked, "Can't we stop these spores from drifting into space? You have laser weapons, don't you? Track and shoot them! Melt them all before they drift into space!"

Chairman White showed a weary expression and shook his head. "This method is just a temporary fix. This is only the first mature stalk. More and more will follow until the entire planet is covered with these things. By then, we simply won't be able to intercept them all."

Charles fell silent as well.

Chairman White made a final effort. "Captain Chen, we're willing to immediately pay the full remuneration stipulated in this agreement, notify Grand Cross Bank, and transfer all the Super Life Forms to you. Furthermore, I have already done my utmost to persuade two Seventh Energy Level professionals. I implore you to form a final exploration team with these two. All you need to do is go to that abandoned military fortress, investigate, and bring back some concrete information. That way, we'll have something to report to Joseph Hondarei!"

"Please believe me, we genuinely have no other options. The high-Energy-Level professionals refuse to go. This is the Star State; we cannot compel those powerful individuals to do things against their will. These two Seventh Energy Level professionals need your experience!"

Chen Gu was indeed at a loss for words. If this were in the Confederation, a single order would compel compliance from many Eighth and Ninth Power Level practitioners within the system. But things were different in the Star State. Those powerful individuals were unwilling to take the risk, and the Rights Association couldn't force them.

Chairman White said, "Once those spores scatter into the Star Sea, they could land on any planet—perhaps a Star State colony, or perhaps a Confederation colony. Captain Chen, this is no longer just a Star State problem."

Chen Gu sneered, "So the Star State makes a mess, and all of humanity has to clean it up for you?"

Chairman White looked ashamed. "I'm sorry..."

Chen Gu took a deep breath and said, "Without high-Energy-Level experts, what about Numbered Items? Surely the Rights Association can deploy some powerful items?"

"Of course," Chairman White said. "I've already arranged for those two Seventh Energy Level professionals to bring two pre-series Numbered Items from headquarters!"

Chen Gu asked, "Which numbers?"

White said, "Celestial Rank Number 4-11 and Celestial Rank Number 2-13! These two items possess tremendous destructive power against plant-attribute targets."

Chen Gu was silent for a moment, then finally took another deep breath and said, "Alright. We'll also need the best equipment. Go and prepare it."

"Excellent!" White was overjoyed. "Captain Chen, please believe me, the Rights Association will never forget the friendship forged today!"

Chen Gu remained noncommittal.

「…」

The mission on Joel's Three was postponed. While Chen Gu and his team familiarized themselves with the new equipment provided by the Rights Association, they awaited the arrival of the two Seventh Energy Level professionals.

Charles was constantly indignant. "The Star State is too irresponsible! This is a crisis that concerns all of humanity!"

Wu Yihuo sneered, "That's because you don't understand the history of the Star State. They've always been like this. Don't be fooled by those films the Star State loves to use to sing its own praises." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

After a moment of thought, Chen Gu said, "Wu Yihuo, Chu Zheng, you two will stay behind."

"Instructor!" Chu Zheng and Wu Yihuo stood up together, intending to object.

Chen Gu said coldly, "Sit down. You're both too weak. You'll only be a burden if you come. Understand?"

Though they knew Chen Gu had said this deliberately, they couldn't refute him and could only sit back down, resentful.

After that, Chen Gu said no more. He obtained access permission for a military satellite from Chairman White. He then continuously adjusted the satellite's angle, meticulously studying the spores using the images it transmitted.

Two hours later, the two Seventh Energy Level professionals from the Rights Association finally arrived, travel-worn.

One was named Modric, a Seventh Energy Level Quantum Wizard.

The other was named Balermo, a Seventh Energy Level Hell Titan.

One specialized in assault, the other in evasion—a well-matched pair indeed.

Chen Gu had initially expected these two to be arrogant upon meeting. To his surprise, they were quite approachable. Modric proactively shook Chen Gu's hand and said, "This squad is indeed a 'suicide squad.' We may be of a higher Energy Level, but we have no experience with the moss virus. We will place great importance on your opinions!"

Chen Gu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. "We will also be relying heavily on your formidable strength!"