Deep in the Living
Chapter 101 - 95: Squad Formation

Chapter 101: Chapter 95: Squad Formation

[Abnormality Archive Room]

Investigator Marco tried to widen his eyes as much as possible,

He couldn’t fathom that this guest from the Capital City actually knew Luo Di, but after careful consideration, he quickly figured out the issue.

Clearly, the Capital City had also noticed the news of the "Connector’s" discharge, and had now sent someone to inspect the situation.

The esteemed guest from the Capital City bowed in apology as soon as he entered, switching from the local dialect to Mandarin:

"Please forgive me for intentionally hiding my identity when we met before. If there’s anything you need help with, just let me know. But for fortune telling, there will still be an extra charge."

After the apology,

The young man reached into his pocket, rummaged around forcefully, and produced his real identification.

Different from the pure silver letter [I] on Anna’s credential, the young man’s leather credential bore a pure gold [I], representing the Investigation Bureau in the Capital City.

Once the credential was opened, a two-dimensional code was inside, which, with a scan from a bracelet, would reveal the true identity, albeit only the basic public-facing identity.

Name: Yu Ze

Gender: Male

Age: 24

Identity: Earth City Investigation Bureau, Special Action Group, Intern Investigator.

"Special Action Group!"

Anna was startled when she saw this term, knowing full well what it represented.

Apart from the Capital City, other City Investigation Bureaus did not sort their investigators into detailed departments.

The Investigation Bureau, however, divided tasks into specific functional departments for different types of investigators to maximize their abilities.

The Special Action Group was the hardest to get into and specifically dealt with handling dangerous incidents.

Strangely,

Neither Anna nor Luo Di could discern anything special about him; his presence seemed completely ordinary, fitting perfectly with the identity of a fortune-telling Taoist.

Yu Ze also noticed the event book that Luo Di was flipping through.

"Are you selecting an anomaly event? Mind if I join in?"

Without waiting for permission, Yu Ze leaned in closer, pushed up his sunglasses, and focused on the event chosen by the two, completing the reading almost in a second.

"Wow, you’re starting with such a troublesome one? Truly worthy of my fellow townsman! But hey, this retention incident is not impossible.

It just so happens that we need three people, and I should be barely able to fill the spot of an Official Investigator."

Marco, who was responsible for the liaison work, quickly nodded in agreement: "According to the rules, Intern Investigators from the Capital City are considered equivalent to Official Investigators from other cities."

Yu Ze gave a look of approval to Marco and then took over the conversation:

"This is just perfect, isn’t it? Plus, I’ve been holed up in the library recently, so this is a great opportunity to get out and adjust my state.

Besides, I swear I won’t be a third wheel to you and Miss Anna, we will focus solely on the case."

Yu Ze swore with two fingers raised as if he had a particular resolve about matters between men and women.

Luo Di, however, didn’t immediately agree, but instead scrutinized this unexpected guest from the Capital City.

Indeed, to select this anomaly event, they were one person short. It would be tough to get an Official Investigator from Mingwang City to lead the team, especially since it was a lingering mission. If it were solvable, it would have been handled long ago.

Yu Ze appeared to be the best choice, and moreover, he was Huaxia, which would make communication convenient.

However, Luo Di was very puzzled; things were just too coincidental.

Not to mention the "chance encounter" at the street corner this morning,

Now, Yu Ze has arrived at the perfect timing, and his identity just happens to meet the requirements set by the anomaly event selected from the myriad of cases—was it really just a coincidence?

Seeing Luo Di’s doubtful and distrustful gaze,

Yu Ze immediately pulled over a chair from nearby, sitting down close opposite the two.

"Ah, let’s not beat around the bush. After all, you’re a straightforward person, my fellow townsman. Let’s talk openly, I came over from the Capital City just for one thing."

Having said that, his finger landed on Luo Di.

"The old folks upstairs sent me here to check on you, this newly emerged Connector. If you’re in good condition and your values are fine, you’ll be able to liaise directly with our department once you get to the Capital City.

But, these aren’t what I care about. I took on this task simply because I saw you were my townsman.

On the way here, I was pondering how to assess you, and isn’t this the perfect opportunity?"

We formed a three-person team to deal with this "Stagnation Incident," and even though it’s very likely that the incident no longer exists, I still trust my fellow Huaxia people’s intuition.

If it’s really still there, we’ll take care of it together, and I can also write up a report to submit when I return.

As for how things develop for you afterward, whether they will contact you again or not, that’s none of my business. If you ever come to the Capital City in the future, you can always contact me.

So, what do you say? Willing to collaborate?"

Yu Ze pointed his finger towards Luo Di and casually switched to a handshake.

Slap!

A rough and heavy palm immediately clasped on, and Yu Ze could simultaneously feel a wave of heat exceeding normal body temperature and layers of penetrating power continuously coming through.

However, Luo Di, instead of displaying the affinity between teammates after reaching an agreement, emotionlessly asked, "How much of what you just said is true?"

"Surely it’s all true, Huaxia people don’t deceive each other! If my fellow doesn’t trust me, then there’s nothing I can do. It’s also a task assigned by the higher-ups; I’m just trying to complete it as best as I can.

Of course, personally, I hope to have more Huaxia compatriots join my team, as this would eliminate cultural barriers and make communication much more convenient."

Luo Di looked at the bespectacled young man before him and seemed to remember someone in a flash.

He nodded and chose to trust the other person for the time being.

"Pleasure to collaborate."

Just like that, with the addition of Yu Ze, the special consultant, the team size grew to three members and successfully took on this "anomaly incident" that had been stagnant for over half a year.

This was Luo Di’s first mission as an investigator, and naturally, the arrangements for the operation were handed over to Yu Ze from the Capital City.

Who would have known that his first words were not about investigation, but about eating.

"It’s getting late; let’s find a place to eat first, and we can discuss the next steps of our action plan while we’re at it. Without a full stomach, our brains will work slower."

Just as the three of them were taking the elevator down to the first floor and getting ready to leave the Investigation Bureau building,

Marco, who was previously in charge of reception, suddenly made an urgent phone call.

"Mr. Di, your Intern Investigator status has been fully registered! Please wait in the lobby area, I will bring your ’new employee gift pack’ down right away."

"That quick?"

"Yeah, the special nature of your case has led to priority processing. Our Mingwang City Investigation Bureau is known for being fast, just wait a moment! I’m already in the elevator."

In no time, Marco arrived in the lobby.

He was carrying a black briefcase, which looked a lot like a 15-inch laptop bag.

Slap!

The briefcase was placed horizontally on the desk in the lobby,

It didn’t have a zipper but a magnetic sealing structure that required a ring or fingerprint recognition to open, and Luo Di’s personal information had already been entered into it.

Unlocked and opened.

There were three items inside.

1. An Intern Investigator badge just like Anna’s, with the pure silver letter [I] embedded on the surface.

2. Mercury Group’s basic VIP activation card, which upon activation, grants nationwide privileges.

3. Investigator’s attire.

Looking at the neatly folded black attire in the briefcase, looking at the intricately detailed fibers on the surface of the clothes that resembled human musculature, Luo Di’s thoughts drifted back to his high school days, to the first time he saw the class president in Investigator’s attire.

But his thoughts quickly returned,

He picked up the Investigator’s attire laid out before him,

The attire before him was different from the one the class president had been rewarded; this was the complete version, with even more functionalities.

Among the most useful features was the ability to switch garment styles, freely transitioning between "Investigator’s Coat" and "Tight Combat Suit" to adapt to differing environments for investigation, stealth, or combat.

Whoosh!

The black, collared overcoat wrapped his entire body, fitting Luo Di’s form perfectly.

The integrated fibers within the garment promptly adhered to every inch of flesh, ensuring a perfect fit with the body that wouldn’t be impeded even through the clothes.

"Really nice."

At this moment, Luo Di finally experienced what the class president had described before: the clothing was enhancing and supporting his body in unison.

After getting used to it for a couple of minutes, Luo Di took off the attire and folded it neatly back into the briefcase.

The following operation required not revealing the identity of an investigator proactively; it would only be worn when necessary.