Tokyo underground city

Chapter 238 National Explorer

"This is my request."

Minister Xiao said calmly: "I asked these two young men to escort me through the Kadchan Underground City."

"No... I mean them... why are you two here?!"

Lin Huai'en's eyes lingered on Minister Xiao for a moment, and then he noticed the dissatisfaction in the eyes of Yuan Ximu and Leonardo, and changed his words accordingly.

"live streaming!"

The black-haired girl explained confidently: "How can such an interesting thing be without me!"

And Leonardo's answer was even simpler: "To supervise you! See if you have done anything to Tanya to feel sorry for her!"

"What can I do to apologize to her..." Lin Huai'en said weakly.

Only Minister Xiao answered Lin Huaien’s question seriously:

"After you and Tanya left, the head maid and the Sicilian also applied to me. Considering the age of the head maid, I came to Siberia with them as their escort."

"Considering Hara Yumu's age, you should just refuse..."

Lin Huai'en said feebly.

"Usually that's the case, but I've also seen your live broadcast in the giant forest."

Minister Xiao nodded and replied: "In the review of our control department, both you and Hara Yumu received very high ratings. For highly rated red card explorers, we generally will not interfere too much in their choices. ,"

"Just like you and Tanya." Minister Xiao said calmly

Looking at her eyes, Lin Huaien realized that to Minister Xiao, Yuan Ximu was not a "Sunset Xixue", but a very ordinary underage explorer.

Underage dungeon explorers are not uncommon, and anyone can enter the dungeons before the 20th floor as long as they complete compulsory education.

But only those with strength can go below the 20th floor.

Can Hara Yumu be considered a powerful person?

Lin Huai'en couldn't help but raise his doubts to Minister Xiao.

"At least from the perspective of an 'adventure anchor', he is a very capable person with great potential."

Minister Xiao also answered Lin Huai'en's question very well: "Our association also has the need to explore deep information, and Hara Yumu's positioning makes us feel that she is well qualified for this job."

"Moreover, Minister Xiao promised me that I would be given contribution points based on the popularity of the audience in the live broadcast room."

Yuan Ximu proudly showed off to Lin Huai'en that she didn't know when her relationship with Minister Xiao became so good.

"Promoting real dungeons without any falsehood to the general public is also Ms. Yugure's contribution to the Dungeon Association."

Noticing Lin Huai'en's slightly puzzled gaze, Minister Xiao replied quietly.

"Okay... In order to support her live broadcast career, you sent her to Siberia... and peeked at my and Tanya's adventures and life along the way..."

"The magic power consumption on the ground is much less than in the dungeon. I will broadcast the entire process live for 12 hours."

Yuan Ximu said proudly: "You and Tanya are both members of the Day Thieves Team. According to our original agreement, live broadcasting of you will not violate your privacy rights."

"..." Lin Huai'en finally understood why Yuan Ximu added the clause in the team's regulations: "As long as you join the day thieves team, whether you are a formal member or a temporary member, you can use the team members without permission. After collecting internal materials, we publicize it to the outside world.”

"So, you have been following me for almost two months just for the live broadcast..."

Lin Huai'en looked at Yuan Ximu, then at Leonardo, and finally at Minister Xiao.

It feels like things are not that simple.

Sure enough, Minister Xiao shook his head: "That's not the case. In fact, this is the assessment of you by the Changying Underground Association."

"Assessment?"

Lin Huai'en was stunned for a moment, "What kind of assessment?"

"Association-level explorer." Minister Xiao raised the badge in his hand, which was a coat of arms with crossed wings. Below the coat of arms were engraved with five red stars, which were the logo of the Shangdu Underground City Association.

Lin Huai'en was shocked. He had heard of this statement.

"Association-level explorers", or as the explorers are more accustomed to call them——

Official explorer.

In other words, they are civil servants among dungeon explorers, with the support of the entire dungeon association behind them. They are the elite among the elite.

However, Minister Xiao hasn’t finished speaking yet——

“In fact, what we want to ask you to serve is not just an ‘association-level explorer’, but a ‘national-level explorer’.”

The moment he heard Minister Xiao's last words, Lin Huai'en fell silent.

He knew very well what this identity meant.

Assuming that "association-level explorers" are "civil servants" among explorers, then "national-level explorers" are "soldiers" among explorers.

Or "tactical weapons".

As a "national explorer", Lin Huai'en can use the resources and connections of the entire association at will. At the same time, he also needs to fulfill his obligations as a national explorer when necessary -

In other words, they are fighting with national explorers from other dungeon associations to snatch the dungeon secret treasures that are very important to all mankind.

Many of them are strategic weapons that can change the entire world.

"I'm sorry, what can I do..."

Lin Huaien subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But Minister Xiao interrupted him directly: "In the internal evaluation of the Control Department, you have a 30% chance of growing into a white card, crossing the 15% minimum baseline, and meeting the minimum standard of becoming a 'national explorer' ."

Having said this, Minister Xiao nodded: "Furthermore, the decisiveness you and Hara Yumu showed in the Forest of Giant Trees, and the altruistic behavior of escorting Tanya back to Siberia, have been recognized by the Upper City Control Headquarters. So we decided to send you an invitation as a 'national explorer' after you complete your escort mission to Tanya."

"..."

Lin Huai'en looked at Yuan Ximu and then at Leonardo.

The two of them obviously knew the purpose of Minister Xiao's visit.

However, although they were dissatisfied with Lin Huaien's final choice of Tanya, they still stared at Lin Huaien silently, waiting for his answer.

"Feel sorry."

Lin Huaien lowered his head.

The air in the room instantly relaxed.

A smile appeared on Yuan Ximu's face, Leonardo pouted and raised his eyebrows.

Only Minister Xiao seemed surprised and sighed as if he expected: "Can I ask the reason?"

Lin Huai'en's answer exceeded everyone's expectations.

It’s simple and natural——

"I still don't understand what kind of organization the 'Urban Underground Association' is. I don't plan to become a member of it until I know it clearly."

But few people understand it this way.

Minister Xiao hesitated for a moment: "...but if you want to become a 'national explorer', now is the best stage, because your strength is still very low, and we will not send you to do too many things. Relatively speaking, you are now a 'national explorer' and can make use of a lot of resources..."

“But I know very well that if I want to become a ‘national explorer’, it will definitely not be because of ‘interests’.”

But Lin Huai'en just shook his head: "Only when 'what I want to do' is completely consistent with 'your purpose', I will become 'your explorer'."

Lin Huai'en looked at Minister Xiao calmly and said, "This is the reason why we become a 'collective', isn't it?"

"..."

Minister Xiao was silent for a moment after hearing Lin Huai'en's answer, and slowly stood up:

"To be honest, Mr. Lin, even if you get an internal assessment of '34%' in the Control Department, I don't think you will become a white card explorer."

"After all, our control theory is still very immature. Many explorers who are 80% or 90% in the red card stage have only about 30% chance of becoming a black card."

She looked at Lin Huaien with a calm expression:

"After all, people grow, and so do explorers."

"Just because you show great potential now doesn't mean you will have great potential in the future."

She looked at Lin Huaien and asked him seriously: "Even if the assessment probability drops below 15% and you lose the qualifications of a national explorer, won't you regret it?"

However, Lin Huai'en just looked at her and smiled: "That depends on whether it is more important to become a 'national explorer' or to 'choose to follow the same path'."

"I'll be watching you too."

Lin Huai'en touched his chest and said, "See if you can represent the interests of all of us."

"..."

Looking at Lin Huai'en, Minister Xiao was silent for a moment and raised his hand: "This way, it couldn't be better."

"Xiao Ai." She introduced herself to Lin Huai'en: "Former black card explorer, lowest level 38, now the director of the control department of Changying Dungeon Association."

"Lin Huaien."

He held Minister Xiao's hand, shook it, and replied simply:

"You know the rest."

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"What do you want to do next? Return to Shangdu?"

After shaking hands with Lin Huaien, Minister Xiao took a step back, looked at him and said, "I have a ticket here. We can leave from Moscow and visit some of my old acquaintances."

Lin Huai'en knew that Minister Xiao wanted to introduce him to his connections.

But he just shook his head and replied with some regret:

"I'm going to go after Tanya."

In the surprised eyes of others, he said calmly: "Vaskov and the others are going to die. I can't let them do this."

"What if you can't stop them?" Minister Xiao shook his head, knowing very well the problem Lin Huai'en was about to face: "You know their character. For the common goal, they can sacrifice one after another."

"...What are the chances that I will kill the "White Wolf King"?"

Lin Huai'en looked at Minister Xiao.

Minister Xiao just shook his head: "I don't know."

"The truth is, no one knows."

She looked at Lin Huai'en and said: "You have also come into contact with a lot of "abnormal bodies". You should know very well that whether you can suppress the "White Wolf King" often depends on the 'compatibility'. For "abnormal bodies" that are difficult for others to deal with, ", it may be a somewhat difficult opponent for you."

"And when you encounter players who don't have good compatibility, it's even difficult for you to stand in front of "It"."

"..."

Lin Huai'en thought for a moment, maybe that's true.

If he and Yuan Ximu cannot face the shadows in their hearts, "Dark Forest" will be an unsolvable existence for them.

Even to this day, he still can't figure out whether he was among the people who faced the shadow back then.

"I know, anyway, I'll give it a try."

Lin Huai'en subconsciously touched the "Devil's Clock Hand" in his gloves: "If it doesn't work, I will choose to run away."

Minister Xiao stood up and bowed slightly:

"Follow your choice."

Her eyes were calm and serene:

"Even if you die here, someone will inherit your will."

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Looking at Minister Xiao's leaving figure, Lin Huai'en took a deep breath and looked at the two people behind him:

"So, you're going to go with me?"

"After all, you can't keep up with them without me, right?"

Yuan Ximu pointed to the monocle on her face and said.

"Tanya is the one I entrusted to you after all. Don't even think about leaving me behind again!"

And Leonardo's answer was even more firm.

But Lin Huaien looked at the Italian young man and knew that this time he was very sober.

Although it is the kind of sobriety after falling in love.

"All right."

Lin Huai'en waved his hand and looked at the sunset in the distance: "Let's go before the sun sets."

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As soon as night comes, the wolves will send out teams to harass, so Lin Huaien and the others seize the time and leave the fortress.

Vaskov has already left, so it was "Ghost" who helped Lin Huaien go through the formalities for leaving the team.

"Captain Vaskov and the others are leaving it to you."

Yevgeny looked at Lin Wynn and said: "I know it will be difficult for them to survive, but if you are really the 'Triple Crown'... then I hope you can bring them back."

"Let me ask a question."

Lin Wynn sat astride the sleigh and looked at Yevgeny: "Is the title of 'Triple Crown' so important to you?"

The ghost was silent for a moment: "You also know, right? If you want to defeat the "Abnormal Body", you don't just need to be strong enough."

He looked at Lin Huai'en and said calmly: "Even if ordinary people can defeat one or two "Abnormals" with luck, it will be difficult for them to continuously kill "Abnormals" like those real top explorers."

"Because that means that these explorers who can continuously kill "abnormal bodies" must have some kind of "higher power" that can transcend the "phase" and override the entire explorer system."

Yevgeny pointed at Lin Wynn and said: "Your psychic skills may be, Captain Vaskov's psychic skills may be, but maybe your psychic skills and psychic skills are neither."

"What the truth is... we don't know."

Yevgeny shook his head, looking a little helpless: "Even if we are the military police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we don't know."

"……I see."

Lin Huai'en took a deep breath and turned the car around: "See you soon!"

"For you and my country!"

Yevgeny shouted.

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