Chapter 72: IE: Chapter 72. Ways to Get K Back.
In the morning, Noah happily ate breakfast. Weaver went to research the new alien gene samples, and it looked like she would probably be busy for the next few days.
Back in the office desks, he saw J was writing a report by hand.
"J, why aren't you using the computer? Your handwriting is too hard to read." Noah was holding a glass of juice, while pointing out the writing from behind him.
"I'm used to writing it by hand. My handwriting is beautiful, you just don't appreciate it. If you think it's hard to read, then when I'm done writing it later, you can retype a copy on your computer and send it to Zed."
When J was a cop before, he never used a computer to write reports. His typing was too slow.
"I suddenly found that your handwriting is really beautiful. Go on, work hard... hehe..."
Back at his desk, Noah habitually turned on the computer, logged on the database and looked up some alien information. He needed to read up on as much as he could, remembering all the characteristics of each race, to prepare himself for anything he would encounter in the future.
Suddenly a message popped up on screen, telling him that the Arc Net shield would be upgraded tomorrow. The upgrade would provide better surveillance around the world, to protect them from alien invasions.
The Arc Net was a shield used by the M.I.B, forming an impenetrable shield around the planet. Take for example the Boglodites, a very ferocious race in the universe.
Arc Net was developed under K's watch and was obtained from an alien. However, at that time, the M.I.B didn't have the technology to take advantage of all of the Arc Net's features, so considerable research has been carried out over the years.
After so many years of development, the M.I.B had finally made a breakthrough in technology and could use more of the Arc Net's functions.
It would take 48 hours for the Arc Net to upgrade. At that time, there would be some problems with M.I.B's surveillance system around the globe, so the agents were reminded to keep watch of their respective areas.
Noah and J, who had become senior agents, were mainly responsible for the area around Manhattan, where headquarters was located.
"N, I have something to talk to you about."
Suddenly, there was a voice from below. Noah looked down, and saw Frank's face.
"What's the matter? Not another alien stealing your hot dog, right?"
"N, I'm being serious here, don't joke around. Let's find somewhere quiet to talk."
Noah also put away his smile. 'What would make Frank so serious?'
"Neeble, stop hiding. I can see you back there. You three worms, too. I need to talk to Frank about something, could you please step outside for a moment?"
Now, Noah could tell which worm was which, noticing slight differences on their bodies. But, if he only looked at their faces, he still couldn't tell.
The four worms left the pantry, with a cup of coffee each. It wasn't just their favorite drink, but also their preferred sustenance.
Closing the door, Noah confirmed that Frank was the only alien within 10 meters. He poured himself a cup of coffee and looked at Frank, "Tell me, what's bugging you? "
"It's not me, it's K."
"K? He's retired. With everything he's done, we owe it to him to protect the rest of his retirement life. I haven't heard of anything happening to him, is he ill?"
After K recovered his memory last time, he made it clear that he wanted to retire and spend the rest of his life with his girlfriend. 'Did they break up?'
"K's body is healthy, but I don't think his mentality is okay right now. His girlfriend has cancer. It's a big blow for him, even if they haven't been together for that long."
"He spent a lot of money, but no doctor could cure his girlfriend. Have you been to see K. He's worried every day now and drinks a lot."
"What do you want me to do? Comfort him? Or take him away and make him forget his girlfriend?"
"No, I want you to help him and cure his girlfriend's cancer. Ordinary hospitals can't do it, but the M.I.B has to have a way. Even if it's expensive, I know K would be willing to pay for it with all his future earnings."
Noah stared at Frank, "Is this your idea of K's idea?"
'Are K's memories back?'
If this was the case, then the organization should re-evaluate the neuralyzer and thoroughly investigate all former agents who retired and quit from the organization. Otherwise, it would be meaningless for the organization to keep the secret from the public.
"It's K's request. Before his memory was wiped, he talked to me. K trusts me, more than any other colleague." Frank looked proud.
"He once said that if his girlfriend had any problems, he wanted me to help inform the M.I.B, and he's willing to come back to work."
"And he also said, it the problem was with him, I should pretend that I don't know. He wanted to live a normal life, and experience life and death like any other normal civilian."
"I've told you. It's up to you whether to report back to Zed or not, there's nothing more to do, so I'll leave you to it."
After Frank left, Noah walked into Zed's office.
"You mean K is willing to come back to work? Are you sure?" Zed was really happy to hear about it, K was one of his best agents.
When K retired, he tried to dissuade him. Unfortunately, K was determined.
"Did you contact K? Didn't I tell you not to intrude in the life of a retired agent?"
"It's not me, Frank told me. He said K left a message, and asked him to inform us. K's girlfriend has cancer. She only has 6 months left. If we cure his girlfriend, he is willing to come back and pay for medicine through his salary for the rest of his life."
Zed was judging the veracity of the matter, and from what he knew of K, having a contingency plan was just like him. Then, it was highly possible that K had entrusted Frank with that message.
Of course, the M.I.B had a way to cure cancer patients. Through alien technology that they weren't able to share to the world in this era, like eradicating targeted cells, gene manipulation, re-growing new limbs, or whatever else; curing cancer wasn't impossible. But the price was too high, considering the alien tech, spaceship imported medicine, and so on.
And if this precedent was started, would other agents have such requirements in the future? After all, some agents still had families, even if they haven't seen each other for many years.
"N, don't tell anyone about this for now. I'm going to have a meeting to discuss it before I can make a decision."
After Noah went out, Zed thought for a moment. 'If K's merit isn't enough to get other top agents to agree, then I need to add my merit to it.'
He was ready to retire, and if K came back, he could leave the M.I.B in safe hands. 'The Arc Net project was led by K. Bringing him back to manage the Arc Net upgrade will be a good idea.'
From the elevator of the M.I.B headquarters, a dog came out. The dog looked back at the building and quickly left.
'K, I can only help you this much.'
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