"So, are those two mysterious individuals here because they accidentally discovered the anomalies happening to these beings and then sneaked in? And their purpose here is to understand how these beings mastered divine technology, and thus gain some illicit benefits from it? That's also why they would brazenly violate the moral guidelines of the clergy by killing your parents and, upon being discovered by us, vehemently attempt to cover up the truth to avoid capture by the Divine Realm before achieving their goals," Dream Jia speculated.
At this point, Hao Yun and his companions fell into contemplation once again. Firstly, the recounting of Hao Yun's parents' murder brought his emotions back to grief. Secondly, their speculation seemed to bring them closer to the truth, yet again shrouding the matter concerning the two mysterious individuals in more mystery.
Moreover, entering a black hole was not something just anyone could do. From what they knew, only Countess Elina possessed the ability to enter a black hole effortlessly and conduct precise teleportation within. Hence, Hao Yun and his companions couldn't help but regard the two mysterious individuals with increased wariness.
"In any case, it's clear that not only are the events on Earth NX extremely bizarre, but our hidden enemies here must also possess formidable strength. Therefore, we must proceed with utmost caution. Unless absolutely necessary, we must not easily expose our identities," Dao Lao once again reminded everyone.
Hao Yun, on the other hand, worried once more about the true identities and intentions of the two mysterious individuals. To him, if they were enemies, it would be manageable, but what if they were indeed clergy officials on a mission? Thinking about this made Hao Yun increasingly restless.
"Hey! Ayun, looks like you four have been getting along quite well these days?! But I must warn you, our squad does not allow the emergence of small cliques that are detrimental to overall unity, especially when this clique doesn't include me! Hehehe!" Eva's voice suddenly came from nearby, unexpectedly interrupting Hao Yun's fluctuating emotions once again. Hao Yun quickly erased the influence of the two mysterious individuals that had surfaced in his mind, then turned to see Eva approaching them briskly. Although Eva had been leading the Skeleton Special Operations Team in battles over the past few days, she showed no signs of fatigue, still appearing lively and energetic.
"Report, boss! We haven't formed any cliques. Karl was just dutifully explaining our situation to Ayun so they could better adapt to life here and integrate into our team as quickly as possible." Karl stood straight, saluting Eva, then explained, gesturing for Hao Yun and his companions to disembark.
"Hehehe! I was just kidding! Karl, you've been doing great these days. I didn't expect you to manage to keep them all alive after a few battles. It seems you do have the potential to lead! Keep it up, and one day, I might actually appoint you to some position in our squad!" Eva said approvingly, patting Karl's shoulder.
Then, with a smile as bright as flowers, Eva walked over to Hao Yun and, lowering her voice, said, "Actually, there's nothing wrong with a group of like-minded people forming a small clique. It can help your team build better synergy. So, to facilitate better communication and collaboration between us, I think we should also find time to form a small clique, cultivate a unique rapport between just the two of us! Hehehehe!"
("No wonder this little girl Eva has been as lively as if she'd taken chicken blood over the past few days, always maintaining a good command state?" The author wrote this part in a pink atmosphere, unable to resist teasing.)
"I'm going to kill you! If you don't shut up, no one will think you're mute! If you dare open your mouth again, I swear I'll tear your dog mouth apart?!" Dream Jia immediately cursed upon hearing this, and Hao Yun also looked at Dream Jia, who had a bad complexion, fearing to protest against the author with angry eyes.
Dao Lao, who had always been watching the excitement without complaining, combed his white beard while continuing to stand quietly on the sidelines, eating melons.
"Ha, hahaha! If the boss wants to join our little group, it would be more than welcome. But our little group is already full now. When there's a vacancy, I'll be sure to call the boss first! You just wait for me to notify you! Ha, hahaha!" Eva's suggestive words left Hao Yun in a panic for a moment, and he could only reply incoherently.
Subsequently, to avoid any friction between Dream Jia and Eva, Hao Yun quickly asked after dismounting from the motorcycle, "By the way, boss, where have we arrived?"
Seeing that Hao Yun refused her entry application, Eva first pretended to be regretful and glanced at Hao Yun, then turned her head and looked at the building where the Skeleton Special Task Force was parked. She said,
"This is the Military Service Center in Leinata City. We'll be storing our weapons and equipment here for maintenance. And you three will be staying here for the next few days. The instructors at the Military Service Center will register you and provide each of you with a formal human identity."
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"Then, the instructors will conduct some targeted training to ensure you pass the assessment and qualify to officially join the Skeleton Special Task Force. Don't worry too much though, because I'll personally write a letter of recommendation to the military headquarters to secure positions for you in our squad. So, you'll mostly be receiving basic training here and undergoing some fundamental knowledge assessments to become official members of our team!"
"Boss, once I hand them over to the instructors, can I be dismissed?" Carl couldn't help but ask eagerly, his face filled with anticipation and joy at the prospect.
"Alright! Alright! After returning the equipment to the Military Service Center, everyone can officially take a break! This mission has been incredibly tough, so it's only fair that you all get three days off to go back and see your families!" Eva replied with a smile. She then expressed her intention to personally accompany Hao Yun and his companions to report at the service center, while Karl could handle inventory and hand over all equipment for maintenance before taking his leave.
"That's fantastic, boss! Thank you, boss!" Karl exclaimed, clenching his fists and lowering his voice in celebration.
Eva stopped Karl from turning away to organize the supplies, then continued with a mischievous smile, "Oh, by the way, Karl. Since I'll be busy escorting Dr. Chu Bo and Wang Defa to meet the Savior over the next three days, I'll need you to find some time to check in on Ayun and his friends. They won't have rigorous training, but I worry that our three newcomers might struggle."
Karl's eyes immediately lit up at Eva's words. He straightened himself dramatically, saluted Eva once more with unusual excitement, and loudly replied, "Understood!"
With that, he happily dashed off to organize the supplies.
Watching Karl run off like a child who just received news of a school holiday, Eva shook her head in amusement. Then she handed Hao Yun a document and said, "Here, this is my personal recommendation letter. Give it to the instructors later, and you won't have to undergo extended military training. Let's go! Head over for your training early so you can rejoin the team sooner! I hope you enjoy your time at the training camp!"
Hao Yun and his companions were not ordinary beings from the lower realms, so human military training was a breeze for them, hardly worth mentioning. However, their formidable strength required them to carefully play their roles during training, so as not to attract undue attention. They were more concerned about concealing their true abilities than excelling in this training.
Every day, Karl would visit Hao Yun and his friends, bringing them delicious treats, with chocolate cake being the most popular among them. These cakes, freshly baked and handmade, were a stark contrast to the canned rations they were accustomed to, earning praise for their rich flavor.
Moreover, Karl often brought along a young girl named Delong during his visits. Around Karl's age, Delong was his childhood friend. According to Karl, all the chocolate cakes Hao Yun and his friends enjoyed were made by Delong. This led to them not only appreciating Delong's culinary skills but also developing a fondness for the young and beautiful girl. As Hao Yun and his friends showered Delong with compliments, Karl couldn't hide his delight. Each time he heard them praise Delong's appearance, skill, and kindness, Karl would boast and show off Delong's virtues, causing her to blush shyly.
Through these interactions, Hao Yun and his friends quickly realized that Karl and Delong likely had romantic feelings for each other. However, despite their mutual attraction, Karl and Delong seemed to maintain a deliberate distance, perhaps hesitant to fully express their feelings. Yet this cautious romance infused their interactions with a sweet, innocent charm reminiscent of young love.
Reflecting on this, Hao Yun couldn't help but sigh softly as he observed Dream Jia, who was watching Karl and Delong with a mix of affection and resignation. He understood that any display of affection toward Dream Jia would invite a barrage of gunfire and curses.
Days passed swiftly during their training, and Hao Yun and his companions effortlessly passed the basic assessments at the training camp, securing their enlistment permits. They were somewhat disappointed with the training's content, expecting to learn more about the Wesbo people and gain knowledge of human weapons and equipment. However, their instructor explained that the purpose of this training camp was to provide fundamental training for newcomers. For more specialized knowledge, they would need to attend advanced military training camps.
Fortunately, with Eva's personal recommendation letter, they were recruited as special recruits into the Skeleton Special Task Force, exempting them from advanced training. Their real learning and growth would occur during missions with the task force, far more valuable than what they could gain in a training camp. Therefore, they saw no need to waste time in prolonged training. The instructor emphasized that while they would experience greater growth with the task force, their primary objective should always be to ensure their survival during missions.
Certainly, Hao Yun and his two companions did not leave the training camp empty-handed. They learned from their instructor that it wasn't just Lena Tower City, but over three hundred human main cities that were now facing the possibility of a massive invasion by the Westboro people. The reliability of this information was particularly high because the warning came from a human main city located in the southern hemisphere of Earth, Old Zion City. Old Zion City had suddenly come under a large-scale attack by the Westboro people over a week ago and immediately relayed news of the assault to several nearby human main cities via carrier pigeon.
According to the report from Old Zion City, the scale of the Westboro people's attack this time was comparable to the once-in-a-century siege battles. However, because it had been forty-one years since the last century siege battle, Old Zion City was still constructing its defense works according to its original schedule. Their current armed forces had not yet reached the level needed to fully resist a large-scale attack by the Westboro people, quickly falling into a passive position in this battle.