Full-Time Public Enemy-Chapter 631 - 488: Independent Action Brigade_2

Aviloya felt another surge of relief, immensely proud of having personally established the Special Operations Squad. Ding Zhou, what do you have to compete with me? I'm a seasoned Ninth Power Level, while you're still struggling to break through to it. And your underlings? A bunch of good-for-nothings! Can they even compare to my strong and capable troops? Hmph! A wave of smug satisfaction washed over her. She quickly issued a series of orders, knowing that the Digital Group, after this disastrous defeat, would likely be driven to desperate measures, so she made sure to prepare defenses in advance.

「...」

Ding Zhou soon learned about the events in Pine Wave City, which left him in a foul mood for the entire day.

Of course, he didn't want the Digital Group to succeed; the evil organization was an enemy of the entire Bureau of Mystic Security, and indeed, of all humanity.

But he wished his own people had been the ones to defeat the Digital Group, not Aviloya's. Her success would only make his own position more precarious.

However, he had an important meeting that evening, so he adjusted his mood in the afternoon. After work, he took a car straight to the agreed-upon location.

It was a lakeside courtyard on the Capital Star. Buildings like this were extremely rare in this era, especially on the Capital Star. However, this courtyard was not a private residence but an exclusive private club.

The club only accepted one group of guests per day. After Ding Zhou identified himself, he was led inside by a waitress who could have been a supermodel. Only one middle-aged man had arrived so far; he greeted Ding Zhou warmly. They waited for a short while before the other two guests arrived.

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Allow me to make the introductions."

"This is His Excellency Ding Zhou, First Deputy Director of the Bureau of Mystic Security and a peak Eighth Energy Level powerhouse!"

"This is General Du Lifeng."

"And this is Ms. Xiaoga Hanami, representing the entire Xiaogasa Family."

"As for who stands behind me, I believe everyone here is aware."

Ding Zhou and the other two guests nodded. They were, of course, aware that the middle-aged man, Bernice, was backed by a prominent figure from the Senate; otherwise, he wouldn't have the standing to arrange such a gathering.

Du Lifeng was an influential general representing a faction within the military—one that opposed Bai Yunpeng.

The Xiaogasa Family was also a top-tier aristocratic family.

"I believe we're all clear on our objectives," Bernice continued. "Now, let's discuss how to proceed with our plan and achieve our common goal as quickly as possible."

Reflecting on his current predicament, Ding Zhou said, "I need elite soldiers and skilled commanders. Aviloya's Special Operations Squad is composed entirely of elites, and I currently lack personnel capable of contending with them."

Bernice looked towards Du Lifeng. The general pondered for a moment before saying, "We have a secret unit that we can lend you. However, once you become Director-General, they must return to the military."

"That's certainly not a problem," Ding Zhou replied. "What I need right now is to quickly curb Aviloya's growing influence. Can your people accomplish that? She has Chen Gu."

Du Lifeng smiled. Truthfully, if it weren't for dealing with Chen Gu, he would have been genuinely reluctant to lend this unit to Ding Zhou.

"To be frank," Du Lifeng said, "this special unit was originally established to counter the 'Heroic Volunteer King.' My men guarantee they will accomplish the mission."

Ding Zhou nodded and extended his hand to Du Lifeng. "My thanks!"

The two men shook hands firmly.

On the side, Xiaoga Hanami—a beautifully preserved woman with delicate skin and exquisite makeup that made her appear to be in her twenties or thirties, her true age a mystery—pondered for a moment before speaking, "We can also lend you three individuals. They are high Energy Level practitioners secretly cultivated by our family. Their professional skills are quite unique, and I trust they will not disappoint Your Excellency."

Ding Zhou's eyes lit up. He had long heard that the Xiaogasa Family possessed a unique type of practitioner: the Elemental Ninjas. Their abilities were diverse, bizarre, and unpredictable, and they were trained using ancient methods, making them vastly different from most contemporary practitioners.

If such a group were to join his ranks, they would undoubtedly serve as a formidable surprise element.

"Once I defeat Aviloya and become Director-General, all of you will certainly receive generous rewards!"

「...」

The Digital Group's four cover operations had indeed ended in a complete rout. The Bureau of Mystic Security remained on high alert, outwardly calm but inwardly vigilant, strictly guarding against any further retaliatory actions from them.

On the internet, however, the long-absent Creator Zero finally surfaced, stating:

"We must not allow anger to blind us and make us forget our true purpose!

"The Purification has been severely delayed due to your successive failures.

"If the wildfire of Purification cannot blaze up from within the Confederation, then it is the Confederation's loss.

"It is time to consider the other Star Nations."

At this, the enraged members of the Digital Group calmed down, shifting their focus from the Confederation to the other three major Star Nations.

「...」

Almost simultaneously, Ding Zhou swiftly initiated a series of procedures within the Bureau of Mystic Security. He specially recruited a batch of operatives to be placed under his direct command, forming a new department: the Independent Mobile Squad.

Just from the name, anyone with a discerning eye could tell it was clearly intended to counter the Special Operations Squad.

Chen Gu and his team had already finished the wrap-up work in Pine Wave City and were returning together to the Capital Star.

Upon seeing the establishment of the so-called Independent Mobile Squad, Chen Gu scoffed. Like Aviloya, he was convinced Ding Zhou was doomed to fail. Everything Ding Zhou did seemed like the futile yelps of a defeated dog—utterly laughable in the eyes of a victor.

Great Actor Chen's mood had gradually improved over the past couple of days because the box office numbers for his movie were being tallied, and the results were excellent!