บท 39: Chapter 39、The She-Devil: A True Mastermind of Secret Agents
"Good, very good, you guys are excellent."
Yi Bai's grin stretched from ear to ear, his face beaming with delight.
Damn it! Ten D-rank soldiers! What an astounding windfall!
You know, when Lin Yue was at D-rank, her combat prowess was like that of a miniature superhero. Every one of her combat skills was flawless.
Surely, these ten soldiers before him now couldn't be any less formidable than Lin Yue back then, could they?
If utilized astutely, these ten individuals, along with Lin Yue, could nearly pulverize most of the thug gangs in the current apocalyptic scenario!
Provided the adversary didn't possess some freakishly abnormal shelter talent, Yi Bai could scarcely fathom any ordinary mortals who could stand up to such a legion of soldiers.
"Lin Yue, outstanding job!"
Yi Bai clapped Lin Yue on the shoulder, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction and admiration.
"To serve the chief is my solemn duty."
Lin Yue responded deferentially, her gaze curiously sweeping over these male soldiers.
The male soldiers stood ramrod straight, their unwavering stares fixed solely on Yi Bai. They remained as motionless as statues, patiently awaiting Yi Bai's commands.
At this moment, Yi Bai was accessing the shelter panel to scrutinize the data details of the male soldiers.
...
Name: Liu Rui
Age: 25
Type: Soldier (Sniper)
Talent Grade: D-rank
Physical Strength: 105
Nerve Reaction: 110
Endurance: 108
Mental Will: 112
Self-Healing Immunity: 107
Talent Trait:
[Covert Operation]- He excels in concealing himself within complex terrains. He can lurk in any convoluted landscape and execute precise strikes against distant foes.
Talent Ability:
[Precise Shooting]- After extensive military training, his shooting accuracy is so high that it borders on perfection, nearly a hundred percent.
...
Name: Zhang Yi
Age: 24
Type: Soldier (Scout)
Talent Grade: D-rank
Physical Strength: 102
Nerve Reaction: 115
Endurance: 105
Mental Will: 110
Self-Healing Immunity: 106
Talent Trait:
[High-Speed Endurance]- His endurance is remarkably long-lasting, and he is endowed with abundant physical strength. He is adept at rapid movement and traversing diverse terrains.
Talent Ability:
[Enemy Detection]- He possesses an acutely sharp perception when it comes to any hostile units and can discern the majority of lurking and camouflaged enemy entities.
...
Name: Li Yang
Age: 25
Type: Soldier (Signaller)
Talent Grade: D-rank
Physical Strength: 103
Nerve Reaction: 109
Endurance: 106
Mental Will: 113
Self-Healing Immunity: 109
Talent Trait:
[Technical Support]- He is proficient in operating various communication devices and technical implements. He has an in-depth understanding of the military communication domain and can erect and maintain fundamental military communications even in harsh conditions.
Talent Ability:
[Fast Coding]- He is furnished with exceptional coding and information-handling capabilities and can accomplish intricate communication cracking and encryption operations within a short span of time.
...
Yi Bai cursorily examined the information of the ten soldiers and was taken aback to discover that each of them had their distinct military branch classifications!
When Yi Bai recruited Lin Yue, she merely held the profession of [Soldier], without any clear-cut military branch demarcation.
However, these ten soldiers were a different story. Among them were snipers, scouts, signallers, assault troops, armored troops, aviation troops, air defense troops, and so forth.
It could be fairly said that the assortment was comprehensive, spanning most of the common military branch classifications.
These ten individuals combined could almost constitute a fully-fledged combat team, capable of executing a wide array of military maneuvers.
"These aren't just ten ordinary soldiers. This is a goddamn military combat squad! The crux lies in their seamless teamwork and coordination!"
Yi Bai inhaled deeply. He felt that this stroke of good fortune was somewhat over the top.
So overblown that Yi Bai had a faint inkling that he might have sacrificed a smidgen of his life expectancy.
Naturally, these ten soldiers also had their share of drawbacks.
Namely, the weaponry and equipment they carried were rather rudimentary. The firearms consisted merely of different types of pistols and basic military paraphernalia befitting their respective military branches.
For instance, the sniper had an additional supply of camouflage paint, the scout was equipped with an extra military telescope, and the signaller carried an extra handheld walkie-talkie...
The items were not plentiful, and while they weren't entirely useless, they definitely couldn't be regarded as the core accoutrements of their respective military branches.
Take the sniper, for example. He didn't have a sniper rifle! All he had was a puny pistol!
The signaller lacked a radio station, and the scout was without a drone.
Lacking the essential core equipment, these ten soldiers were, in a sense, stripped-down versions.
"It's all right. Having the manpower is sufficient. We can gradually procure these items later."
Yi Bai consoled himself. After all, they were only D-rank soldiers. What more could one realistically expect?
If they had arrived fully armed, chances were they wouldn't have been rated as D-rank. Weaponry and equipment do have an impact on the combat power ratings of combat talents.
"You've just arrived and are doubtless unfamiliar with the current state of affairs."
"But I presume you are aware of who I am and where this place is."
Yi Bai took a deep breath and addressed the soldiers, then pointed to Lin Yue beside him. "Her name is Lin Yue. She is the pioneer soldier of this shelter and will henceforth serve as your team leader."
"Chief!"
Lin Yue was momentarily stunned and exclaimed in surprise, only to be silenced by Yi Bai's raised hand.
"You ten individuals possess a comprehensive range of military branches and can readily form a combat team."
"Lin Yue will lead you. Firstly, to safeguard the shelter, and secondly, to facilitate your swift acclimatization to the local environment."
"Do any of you have objections?"
Yi Bai posed an additional query, and as anticipated, he was greeted with a thunderous chorus from the soldiers.
"Yes, chief! We have no objections whatsoever!"
Splendid. These were soldiers, renowned for their unwavering obedience to orders!
Yi Bai was thoroughly satisfied.
He waved his hand. "Lin Yue, escort them to find Jiang Xiaoci. There's still time left today. Jiang Xiaoci ought to arrange some exploration tasks for them."
Given Jiang Xiaoci's character, she would never idly stand by and let so many soldiers laze around at home.
Moreover, with her astute intellect, she could surely orchestrate the tasks of these soldiers with greater finesse. After all, this woman had a background in the underground Party and was an expert in task allocation for agents.
"Yes, chief!"
Lin Yue saluted smartly and then beckoned to the soldiers. "All of you, follow me. I'll introduce you to Jiang Xiaoci."
"Team leader, may I pose a question? What exactly does Jiang Xiaoci do?"
The scout Zhang Yi, who seemed rather vivacious, asked tentatively as he trailed behind Lin Yue. "Is she a woman? Is she amicable?"
"She is indeed amiable. As for her occupation?"
Lin Yue knitted her brows. Presently, there were no formal job assignments within the shelter. Essentially, everyone's work was determined by Yi Bai, and he had delegated this authority to Jiang Xiaoci.
If we were to draw an analogy to the military system... Lin Yue mused. "She is probably analogous to our political commissar!"
"Political commissar!"
The expressions of the male soldiers instantly turned solemn, and a faint sense of reverence welled up within their hearts.
This term held a special significance for soldiers.
The sterling traditional ethos of the soldiers was indelibly intertwined with the groundwork laid by the political commissars and their exemplary leadership.
...
"I've received a reward of ten combat talents today, but they are bereft of their proper equipment... So, will I be bestowed with equipment rewards tomorrow?"
Yi Bai mused cheerfully as he made his way to the window and peered down.
After a short while, he spied Jiang Xiaoci leading nine soldiers and Lin Yue out of the building. She stationed herself in front of the building, dispensing final instructions and reminders to the soldiers, and then watched as Lin Yue and the nine soldiers departed.
"Not bad. She's left a soldier to safeguard the premises. Xiaoci is truly circumspect."
Yi Bai nodded approvingly, his gaze fixed on the departing soldiers. "The one remaining appears to be the signaller Li Yang? A sensible arrangement, considering he only has a walkie-talkie and is currently unable to fulfill the role of a signaller. He can only be utilized as an ordinary soldier for the time being."
"By the way, Lin Yue and the others set off together. A total of ten people. Shouldn't they have completed all three dispatch tasks today?"
"Hey! Wait a minute, no!"
Yi Bai suddenly snapped to attention. "There are only three dispatch tasks per day. Sending a maximum of three people would suffice. Sending more seems rather pointless, doesn't it?"
"Then why did Xiaoci dispatch ten people all at once?"
Yi Bai hastily opened the shelter panel and examined the dispatch task status of the shelter.
To his astonishment, he discovered that today's three dispatch tasks were still in the [Standby] state. Jiang Xiaoci hadn't dispatched anyone to undertake the exploration tasks!
"Ten soldiers who can form a tightly-knit combat coalition. If they're not venturing out for supply exploration, could it be that they're..."
"Damn it!"
Yi Bai's eyes widened in shock, and a startling hypothesis flashed through his mind. "They're going to engage in combat and eliminate adversaries!"
"Destroying shelters yields survival points. Xiaoci must surely scoff at the meager points from dispatch tasks. She's intent on securing more points for me!"
"Damn it! This woman truly lives up to her reputation as a mastermind of the secret agents. She's barely obtained military authority and is already dispatching soldiers on a combat mission!"
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