Chapter 307 - 307 287 Expectations

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307: Chapter 287: Expectations 307: Chapter 287: Expectations “Our previous generation, about thirty to forty years ago, it wasn’t like this…” The backdrop was still the volcano region, since it has already been decided to “sell it” to the Red Dwarf clan who loved fire, this area was naturally to be preserved. All the special service teams, according to the order, began their tasks. Some of them were eradicating the newly increased magic monsters. The Red Dwarf clan’s priest had already been contacted, but they could only arrive in a week at the earliest. During this period, a certain “maintenance cost” was necessary. For Lu Ping’an, this was a good thing… Inside that volcano, a red beast egg was still absorbing nutrients and geothermal energy for hatching. With more nutrients and time, it should become more complete. Some special service teams went to sleep… Both Team One and Team Four were back on the battlefield after completing three days of continuous work, having reached their limits, it was time for them to relax. The battlefield here was left to Team Five and Team Three… Just their relationship was a little bit awkward, the main reason being that Team Five was in a low spirit currently. But work still needed to be done. Before the reinforcements from the “Gods” arrive, regular monster elimination should be done well, and compared to previous hard-pressed situations, the pressure was considerably lessened. The strength of the newly bred monsters had clearly weakened for some unknown reason, and even this exotic realm’s temperature and otherworldly sensation were not as strong as before. This reason was thought-provoking, but it was good news for people on duty. A blockade was set up on the outside, and regular cleaning was conducted inside… The only thing worth mentioning was that before Teams One and Four withdrew, several small teams collaborated to clean the fourth and fifth floors of the marketplace. Then they went to do their things with tired faces. Only that ever-diligent Chief Lu Jun, not only did he not leave, but he also energisedly engaged Lu Ping’an in conversation. Looking at the seemingly dormant volcano, he seemed to have fallen into past memories and told Lu Ping’an some past events. “… My previous generation, when the mystery was still in the shadows, we Secret Keepers were true secret Walkers, everyone was very envious of ordinary people in the limelight, who could lead a leisurely and carefree life…” In Lu Jun’s pair of eyes, it seemed as if he had travelled through time and into the past. In the old age when he was still a child, the connection between the deities and the mortal world was not as tight as now, all kinds of strange creatures and supernatural phenomena were out of public view. Night Watchmen who secretly guard the public safety? Well, they were just unfortunate people who lost their daily life due to an accident. Life entered a countdown, to prolong life they had to advance into this extremely dangerous and dark world, exchanging battle merits for higher tier knowledge and resources. Perhaps, they also incidentally saved quite many people. But some things once started, couldn’t be stopped… “Already having a rotten life, might as well make a difference…” People from his father, uncle, and grandfather’s generation all experienced this, counting days and enduring years. However, sometimes when enduring, what they desired the most was still… “… Many people even cursed their destiny, raged about why it was them, why others could live like a human, but what they desired most was acknowledgement of their forebears’ contribution and memorisation of their comrades’ sacrifices. Instead of dying without even a burial place for the body…” Lu Jun looked at Lu Ping’an, not surprisingly, seeing a face with a nonchalant smile. This youth did not pretend to be scared, did not express loyalty, and even did not take it to heart. Lu Jun laughed, the times were indeed different, young people in the new era had their own thoughts. “…When I first became a Secret Keeper, the era had already changed. Many secrets had been forcibly revealed; the personnel at the bureau level had a basic understanding of pollution and professions. The increasing pressure to handle problems day and night led to a crazy surge in the power of the Gods’ Church. The Proper God access-system, as well as the Special Service Team system… were also established during that time.” The blades hidden in the shadows, these independent hunting organizations, gradually emerged and formed the official Special Service Police system, which answered directly to the government. The reason was no different from the present. It was simply because the existing “human reserves” were insufficient. There was a need to expand the system to deal with the increasing supernatural cases. “… It’s now clear that there is another round of expansion again. The army and the major war groups are scattered across various large Exotic Realms and battle lines. Even in relatively safe cities, the ‘policing’ official forces are no longer enough. Perhaps, a large number of civilian forces will be called up next. What is that? The Great-militia era? Or the All-People Super era?” Lu Jun’s words were full of self-deprecating humor. What was the point of all this? His ancestors and parents had done a lot to prevent the spread of knowledge about pollution and killed people to keep secrets. And now they were openly teaching this? The sight of all these outlandish and unacceptable new things… no, letting the Exotic Races deity settle in the city area during his younger years would be considered a crime against humanity and punished by death. Now, what they had once deemed as grave sins had become the norm. Although he could understand them, it always felt uncomfortable, very uncomfortable. Were they remnants of the old era or stepping stones of the new era? Ultimately, all his sighs could only be summed up as….. “Times have changed…..” Lu Ping’an saw, heard, and thought about what the others saw. He smiled, but deep inside, he was getting a little annoyed. His time was precious; it was not meant to listen to reminiscences of the good and bad times. What was next? Moral education or patriotism? “Do you think I’m telling you all this for you to work hard, for the sake of protecting our families and country? Hehe.” Isn’t it? Lu Jun’s sudden laughter surprised Lu Ping’an. “No, all I’m saying is, in the currents of time, we’re nothing special. We’re just a Special Service Team that mainly deals with ‘public security’. Catching supernatural criminals is our limit. If you want to do bigger things, more powerful organizations and larger stages await you.” Lu Jun was calm. There was a reason he had arranged for a private talk with Lu Ping’an, whether it was the information too classified for the local Bureau of Anomaly Management’s Deputy Director to access, or the potential demonstrated by the young man, he was certain….. “….You’ll surely have a bigger stage in the future, but for now, you are a cop. Public security is your job. So, as long as it’s within the scope of your work and as long as it maintains order, you should feel free to do it……” His words were not very clear, but Lu Ping’an understood. What could enhance order? Power. What is power? It implied stronger equipment and more human resources. This meant committing taboo, such as “smuggling arms” or “privately hoarding arsenals”, would be fully protected. If the Red Dwarf clan’s armament factory really sets up in Zion District, all the Special Service Teams in the district will be bound to it. As a protector of order, Lu Jun did not attempt to suppress the young man’s spirit nor probe his hidden secrets. “Your previous performance has proved your position, which is enough. The things you will do next will certainly be under great pressure, and I will help you withstand it. But you have to promise, as long as you’re on the job, do your ‘public security’ work well. We’re short on people, very short.” After speaking, sensing the atmosphere getting a bit heavy, he managed a smile. “You’re still young. Don’t think too far ahead and don’t view everything negatively like us old people. We’re all locals and unfortunate bastards who need to stick together for warmth. We will naturally protect each other, as far as our limited abilities allow. Maintaining peace in just one place already stretches us to our limits. If you truly have the capability, there will naturally be bigger stages in the future. When you finally make it big, if you can remember the sentimentality of your starting phase….” He paused for a moment and added a sentence. “…..Don’t forget, help your townspeople get a few more boat tickets.”

Chapter 307 - 307 287 Expectations

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