Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 617 - 482: Pawn in Front of the Horse

Chen Gu rolled his eyes and grimaced, looking utterly unwilling as he asked, "What’s in it for me?"

Qing Ruyan replied, "The Director-General said you’re still young, so you can’t be promoted too high. However, as long as you can ensure Wu Yihuo stays this time, Chen Jixian will get another promotion!"

Chen Gu’s previous display of unwillingness had been an act, but now, it was genuine.

He didn’t want to become Aviloya’s "henchman," charging into battle for her, but Wu Yihuo had to stay. So, he had to make a move, and it was best if he could extract some benefits from Aviloya in the process.

But what kind of logic was Aviloya using? He had finally climbed to T8 rank, on par with that unfilial son, yet the Director-General wanted to use his achievements to promote Chen Jixian, allowing him to continue this ’outrageous transgression’ of suppressing him?

Besides, when you’re making excuses, could you at least put some effort into it?

I’m too young to be promoted too high, so you propose to promote my son? What kind of divine logic is that?

He almost blurted out, ’I won’t do it!’ and turned to leave. But then he remembered: didn’t his predecessor also rely on the military achievements of his adult son to get by? Without that adult son, Chen Gu wouldn’t even exist in this era.

With a sense of resignation, he stroked his chin and asked, "Promoted to what rank?"

Qing Ruyan said, "At least T9. And the Director-General has a series of follow-up plans. As soon as we find the right opportunity, the Special Operations Squad can be upgraded another level, putting it on equal footing with the [Capital Star Investigation Group]."

The Special Operations Squad was directly under the Director-General. In terms of rank, it was slightly lower than the entire [Capital Star Investigation Group] but higher than [Capital Star Investigation Squad Four].

This time, Aviloya faced a challenge from the Deputy Directors led by Ding Zhou, and it seemed she also intended to strengthen her direct forces.

As for the ’right opportunity’ Qing Ruyan mentioned, Chen Gu guessed it was the plan concerning the [Digital Group]—a plan only three people currently knew about.

"After the promotion, will Chen Jixian still be the captain?"

Qing Ruyan spread her hands. "That depends on Chen Jixian’s strength. If he can advance to the Seventh Energy Level, he can continue as the squad leader. If not... at most, he’ll be an acting captain until a suitable replacement is found."

Chen Gu nodded. "Alright, it’s a deal!"

Kang Kasi led his four highly capable team members straight to the floor where the Special Operations Squad was located. In the elevator, as the floor numbers changed, Kang Kasi crossed his arms, his expression stern.

He knew taking Wu Yihuo wouldn’t be easy this time.

But deep down, he was thrilled. For so many years, he’d known his ’boss,’ Ding Zhou, was clearly destined for greater things; Ding Zhou had merely been lying low, awaiting the right opportunity.

So what if she was the Valkyrie? She’d held that position for so many years; it was time for a change.

He was Ding Zhou’s point man. Naturally, he should be the one to initiate this first battle in the power struggle! As for Wu Yihuo, he was merely a bonus—like a beautiful captive from an enemy tribe, brought back by victors in ancient times.

He was more of a trophy to be flaunted.

Focus on training? Huh. How could someone snatched from the enemy truly be a priority for cultivation? Weren’t they afraid he was an undercover agent? It was just an excuse.

As for going to retrieve the person today, would they face resistance? He was sure they would. However, their Special Operations Squad had just been formed, and its strongest members were only two at the Sixth Energy Level. He was completely confident.

Besides, one of those two was the captain and the other a veteran; he didn’t expect them to personally intervene. Then there was that ’multi-professional’ at the Fifth Energy Level.

When Kang Kasi thought of the term ’multi-professional,’ he scoffed inwardly. Skill lies in specialization, not in dabbling in many things. Don’t people understand such a simple principle these days?

Did they really think mastering a few more professions would let them ’overthrow superiors’? They’d probably bite off more than they could chew and end up weaker than someone dedicated to a single profession.

DING!

The elevator arrived. The doors opened, and Kang Kasi strode out with his subordinates, only to see a man leaning against the corridor wall, holding a drink and slurping loudly.

"You’re here. Let’s go. We’ll settle this in the training ground. Make it quick, don’t dawdle. I’m very busy and don’t want to waste time on trash like you."

Anger flashed in the eyes of the four capable members behind Kang Kasi. One of them stepped forward, his body transforming into rock and flowing sand as he advanced, swelling continuously...

But before he could reach Chen Gu, he pitched forward and collapsed, unconscious. His professional transformation was incomplete; the sand and rock kept shifting, unable to coalesce into a humanoid form on the floor.

Chen Gu scoffed. Such trash, can’t even withstand a single [Mental Storm], yet dares to attack first?

"So this is the so-called elite of [Capital Star Investigation Squad Four]? Hah! No wonder public security on Capital Star has deteriorated so much lately. And no wonder you’re coveting my subordinate." Chen Gu straightened up, his expression turning fierce. "But if you want to poach from me, let’s see if you have what it takes!"

The three men behind Kang Kasi started to move forward but were stopped by him.

Just moments ago, in the elevator, he’d looked down on so-called ’multi-professionals.’ But now, he was taking this one seriously. He raised a hand. "Please, lead the way!"