Chapter 98: The only S-level elite in Da Peng City (Thanks for the reward support from Yun Chu Ji Jian)_2
According to the rules set by [Star Ring], if Pei Jinye truly passes the assessment, then his potential will rise another notch from its current base.
That is to say, S-level!
The concept of an A-level genius and an S-level genius are two different things in the Federation.
Upon hearing this, Xu Tian simply nodded calmly in acknowledgment and kept silent.
He turned his gaze back to the figure on the screen… In truth, he didn’t believe that the person inside could successfully pass the challenge.
[The current assessment will load a segment of memory, countdown starting from five seconds, please prepare yourself, candidate.]
“Here comes the next challenge.”
As the countdown ended, Pei Jinye’s vision was once again engulfed by endless darkness.
In an instant, a sensation of falling invaded him again.
This time, the suffocating feeling was even more severe than before.
It was as if his head was filled with many things.
Pei Jinye absurdly felt as if he was experiencing rebirth all over again.
The sound of wind by his ears poured in, he suddenly woke up.
Blinded by the white light of the lamp, he next lifted his hand to shield his eyes, and a middle-aged man’s magnetic voice arose opposite him, “This time our mission is to rescue the hostages on the BiBo Cruise Ship. Here is the information; look it over and then burn it immediately!”
Pei Jinye snapped back to reality, a segment of memory forming in his mind.
At that moment, a short-haired woman came forward to hand over the materials, “Pei Zhan, are you alright?”
“Me? I’m fine…” Pei Jinye replied uncontrollably.
He paused, then regained his bearings, realizing that he was like playing a third-person perspective game in a fixed scene, with certain “lines” and “actions” pre-determined. It was clear that free play wasn’t an option at this stage.
However, through conversation with the other person,
he had clearly established that his current name was “Pei Zhan.”
[He also has the surname Pei… Is it a coincidence?]
Pei Jinye thought to himself with a strange feeling in his heart.
Under the watchful eye of the other person, “Pei Zhan” took the materials effortlessly.
Once the other person left, Pei Jinye began to reflect on his current identity.
[I am now Pei Zhan…]
[A member of the Night Hawk Group, the third legion of the Special Mobility Team…]
[I need to complete the assessment task… Wait, what is the task? The system didn’t say anything!!!]
Pei Jinye’s expression became stiff.
This time he had not received any information about the assessment task or notifications.
So, is this the special difficulty?
Sitting in his spot quietly, he restrained his thoughts, planning to adapt as the situation unfolded.
However, what puzzled him was what exactly was this special operations team?
Even as someone who came from the Psychic Class wielding a Light Sword, he had no memory of it.
For a moment he could not determine the era of the timeframe in which he had found himself.
He looked down at the materials in his hand, following “Pei Zhan’s” actions, he began trying to find some clues from the paper.
Not far away, the middle-aged man continued to speak, “The dark creatures that have appeared on the BiBo Merchant Ship have already caused multiple casualties. The mission is quite urgent, and we depart tonight. We will take the helicopter directly to Light Port. Xing Tian, I need to request helicopter clearance right now.”
“Alright, Captain Fu, we’ve granted you combat permissions, please check them,”
The middle-aged man looked at everyone in the combat room, “Let’s start getting ready.”
Walking out of the combat room.
A man called Xu Haixin with a buzz cut muttered, “Doing a mission in rainy weather never feels like a good sign.”
“Can you please not jinx us?” The short-haired woman, Lou Ziyue, immediately said loudly, “We haven’t even set out yet!”
Xu Haixin gave a sheepish smile, “Sister Lou, your reaction is a bit too strong.”
The short-haired woman said irritably, “Did you not also say something last time we failed a mission?”
Xu Haixin grinned sheepishly, not daring to reply.
However, a burly man next to him laughed and said, “Last time Old Xu said the mission was too simple to be interesting, and then he broke seven ribs, right Old Pei?”
“Pei Zhan” lifted his head, with a teasing smile on his face, “Cut the chatter, or watch out for Sister Lou to deal with you.”
“Let’s get a move on!” The short-haired woman shouted from a short distance away.
Coming out of the armory, each person carried a thirty-kilogram equipment box in their hand.
The engines of the two helicopters roared loudly, their rotors stirring the air at high speeds, the noise drowning out everyone’s voices.
The hair on “Pei Zhan’s” forehead was lifted by the fierce wind, and through the helicopter’s cabin glass, he saw his own resolute and mature face reflected.
“Pei Zhan, what are you spacing out for? Don’t be nervous,” Lou Ziyue shouted loudly, pulling on him.
“Pei Zhan” nodded, although he couldn’t hear what she was saying, he followed behind.
Xing Tian issued a reminder: [Current weather conditions are good, outdoor temperature is 17 degrees, visibility is moderate, flight is permitted. Expected flight time is 1 hour 27 minutes.]
Seeing this, the middle-aged team leader gave a thumbs up as a signal, and everyone boarded the helicopters.
The moment “Pei Zhan” put on the noise-cancelling headphones, he heard Xu Haixin’s voice come through the squad channel: “Captain, I just checked the BiBo Merchant Ship’s information. Why is there no structural diagram for the three levels below ground? Was it omitted?”
Soon, the middle-aged man’s voice came through, level as ever, “The other side says the basement holds their commercial secrets, not open to the public.”
Xu Haixin immediately let out a yelp, “Are you kidding me? If the Unknown creatures are in their third sub-level, does that mean we can’t go in? Just hanging around outside”
The middle-aged man’s voice remained calm, “Negotiations are underway; we adapt to the situation as it evolves.”
Just then, the short-haired woman also suddenly asked, “Captain, I was looking through the BiBo Ship’s information just now. This merchant ship used to transport ore, but today it’s transporting Flammable Ice… and then this incident occurs. Is there any information we don’t have?”
Flammable Ice, as an energy material, is not uncommon in commercial use, but a slight mishap could blow up the whole ship.
“I’m aware,” the captain spoke slowly, “I’ve checked the company behind the BiBo Ship, and their procedures are completely in order. Don’t overthink it; our mission is to drive away the Dark creature aboard the ship and successfully rescue the hostages… and of course, it would be best if you can kill it.”
“Pei Zhan” quietly sat in the helicopter, his gaze through the cabin glass toward the continuously descending view outside.
Pei Jinye’s gaze followed suit.
Unsure if there were any powerful Psychic Class “observers” in this assessment, Pei Jinye didn’t dare to act rashly or try to pull up his attribute panel. He just calmly played out this “second life” at the moment.
The rotors spun, the helicopter’s ascent caused temporary tinnitus for “Pei Zhan,” which quickly disappeared as the helicopter stabilized in flight.
Overlooking the “familiar” city from high above, Pei Jinye realized that apart from the base, everything else was shrouded in thick fog.
“Isolation? To maintain secrecy?”
Pei Jinye suddenly speculated…
“Could the experiences I’m going through now not be fictional? If this isn’t a fictional history, then who am I currently playing?”