Chen Gu dialed the chunky Qiao Shuangyi's number, and it rang for quite a long time with no one picking up. Chen Gu was very puzzled. What's going on? I'm the big leg here, Little Fatty. Have you gotten too arrogant to even answer my calls? Next school internship, you're paying double last time's price, or I definitely won't cover for you again.

He then called Lin Xiaochen, but again, no one answered after a long time.

This is outrageous, absolutely outrageous! Chen Gu, infuriated, had no choice but to follow the map to the logistics office.

The teacher in the logistics office happened to be Wang Chengqian. He looked at Chen Gu and said, "It's been this long, and you still don't know where your dorm is?"

Chen Gu felt a bit embarrassed. How mortifying...

Wang Chengqian marked the location on the map for him and shooed him away with a wave of his hand.

The new dorm wasn't much different from the old one, though all the hardware facilities had been upgraded. Chen Gu entered the forging field, acquired a few skill points, and then heard the door open outside. Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen had returned together.

Chen Gu said angrily, "Why didn't you answer my call?"

Both of them wore long faces. "Big Bro, have you forgotten we're students? Students need to attend classes!"

Lin Xiaochen said dejectedly, "We were in Iron-faced Yama Luo's class just now. Your call came through, and Old Man Luo punished us both by making us write two extra essays..."

"Bah!" Qiao Shuangyi glared at him angrily. "When I got punished because Brother Chen called me, you were standing there reveling in my misfortune. Serves you right for getting punished later!"

Chen Gu felt a bit embarrassed too. I really did forget about that...

Qiao Shuangyi didn't dare to truly blame Chen Gu for this. After all, a big leg was a big leg. He was just explaining why he hadn't answered the phone, hoping the big leg wouldn't hold it against him.

"Brother Chen, you've got it good. You have no idea how boring and dull these classes are," Qiao Shuangyi sighed. "But in two months, there's an internship for a month and a half. Where we're going and what we'll be doing is still confidential. Brother Chen, you have to cover for me then."

"Same here," Lin Xiaochen quickly added.

Just as Chen Gu was about to discuss the price with them, his phone suddenly rang. It was Qing Ruyan. "The Director-General wants you to come back immediately."

Chen Gu sighed inwardly. What's meant to happen will happen. Still, this is also a relief; finally, I don't have to live in constant suspense.

He waved to his two juniors. "I'm heading back to the Bureau of Mystic Security."

Chen Gu drove to the Directorate-General's building and quietly asked Qing Ruyan, "Good news or bad news?" Qing Ruyan didn't dare to answer, only giving him a look. And, as usual, I have absolutely no idea what that look is supposed to mean, Chen Gu thought.

Gathering his courage, he knocked on Aviloya's office door.

"Come in."

Chen Gu opened the door and saw only Aviloya inside, standing with her back to an enormous floor-to-ceiling window. Her massive war sword floated behind her as if sentient, exuding a chilling sword intent.

Chen Gu's heart thumped. This situation couldn't possibly require a Ninth Power Level to draw their sword, could it?

Aviloya said indifferently, "Don't close the door. Come with me."

"Where to?" Chen Gu asked apprehensively. Don't tell me I'm being taken directly to the Bureau of Mystic Security's special prison, he worried.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't," Aviloya said coldly.

Chen Gu had no choice but to follow quietly. Aviloya led him and Qing Ruyan down to the next floor and pushed open the door of a meeting room, where, to Chen Gu's surprise, several people were waiting inside.

And they were all old acquaintances: Gong Shuxu, Chu Zheng... as well as Marcus, Charles, Melincha, Selena, Joseph, Dora, and Poluo!

After Aviloya entered, Qing Ruyan closed the door behind them.

The Director-General stood at the head of the room, her hands resting on the conference table. "Now that everyone has arrived, let's begin."

"I have decided to establish the Bureau of Mystic Security's Multiclass Operatives Special Operations Squad. The current members are primarily those present here."

Marcus and the others were taken aback. Multiclass operatives?

Several of his old comrades actually had some suspicions and looked towards Chen Gu, who managed a strained smile.

Aviloya continued, "Chen Gu is the first multiclass operative in history. As for him deliberately concealing this and deceiving you, his comrades with whom he once fought side by side, you can ask him about that yourselves later."

Chen Gu sighed inwardly. You really shouldn't offend women. They're so petty, always finding ways to set traps for me over the smallest things.

"We have now found a path to becoming multiclass operatives," Aviloya announced. "Chu Zheng is the Bureau's second multiclass operative."

The usually stoic girl looked at her instructor, the joy in her eyes impossible to hide.

"This squad will be commanded by Sixth Energy Level Abyssal Blacksmith Chen Jixian. He is still handing over his duties in Wuzhaoyin City and has not arrived yet." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Sixth Energy Level Psychological Spy Gong Shuxu will serve as Head Instructor. For now, his primary work will remain the training of volunteers for the multiclass operative research project."

This was essentially reassigning Gong Shuxu back to his old post.

"Chen Gu and Chu Zheng will be special operations team members. Simultaneously, Chen Gu's status as Senior Special Advisor to the Bureau of Mystic Security is hereby revoked."

Chen Gu grimaced. No matter how he looked at it, this sounded like a demotion.

"Marcus will be responsible for operational support and logistics. The rest of you will be standard operations operatives."

After Aviloya finished her announcements, she glanced around at everyone. "Prepare yourselves. You will have your first mission soon!"

The Director-General spoke briefly and then left. Given her status, her presence at the squad's founding to make the announcement already demonstrated its importance. The remaining details would naturally be handled by her subordinates.

Qing Ruyan stayed behind and smiled faintly at everyone. "We meet again!"

Once Aviloya left, the atmosphere immediately livened up. Charles of the Silver Eagle looked at Qing Ruyan with an expression that seemed to say, "how times have changed," leaving her utterly baffled.

In contrast, the sassy vixen marched up to Chen Gu, looking as fierce as a little kitten, and swiftly held up five fingers. "The best nightclub on Capital Star, five times! You cover all the expenses. Only then will I forgive your deceit, you scoundrel!"

Chen Gu flinched. "This is Capital Star. The expenses here aren't comparable to Wuzhaoyin City..."

Selena's gaze visibly turned even more "ferocious." Chen Gu resigned himself to his fate. "No problem. Since you're on Capital Star, I'll definitely call up some friends and treat you properly."

I've already got it figured out, Chen Gu schemed. I'll bring Qiao Shuangyi and Lin Xiaochen. Surely, two young masters wouldn't let a 'poor man' like me, who 'only' has Chen's Biotech, foot the bill, right?

Charles, thinking he was being suave, flicked the hair on his forehead. He had just stood up, preparing to negotiate terms like the sassy vixen had, when Chen Gu nonchalantly said, "I'm a special operations team member now. Your rank is lower than mine, and you're a man. Sit down!"

Charles gritted his teeth and sat back down.