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Chapter 227 - 169: Promotion, Dawn Warrior_2

Chapter 227: Chapter 169: Promotion, Dawn Warrior_2

Susan knew Brian was talking nonsense, but she couldn’t suppress the surge of emotions and once again pinned Brian beneath her, unleashing her seldom-seen feminine charm.

It happened for a good while.

She pinched Brian’s pectoral muscle before reluctantly retracting her hand, "Brian, did you inject Shi San with enhancement reagents?"

After taking care of Shi San for two days, she noticed something different.

Brian nodded, "I exchanged quite a few enhancement reagents before. It’s probably because the S-T cell activation reagent worked so well on me that the reagents I exchanged didn’t do much for me, so I gave them all to Shi San."

"That’s too extravagant.."

Susan gave Brian a reproachful look, "And very unsafe!"

If reagents could be injected without risk so easily, the second generation wouldn’t have to wait until they’re adults to earn merit through their own efforts.

Through Susan’s narration, Brian learned just how lucky Shi San was.

Firstly, unless it was a congenital inheritance, during the growth period, Susan and her peers would only inject some auxiliary-type enhancement reagents to boost their own physical limits.

Only when their constitution ceased improving would they start working or taking jobs, earning merit points on their own and exchanging for planned enhancement reagents according to their development direction.

This was because enhancement reagents, after all, were biotechnologies developed from Mutants. Each organism’s constitution was different, and the enhancement reagents they could withstand and absorb were limited. Exceeding that limit meant difficulty in absorbing substances from the reagents, stagnation, or even potential physical collapse.

Hence, these second generations like Susan would select their enhancement paths after adulthood, developing step by step to maximize their potential.

This approach not only minimized potential risks from enhancement reagents but also ensured the greatest growth, which was also beneficial for future progeny.

Brian:..

So there was such a thing.

He looked apologetically at Shi San, who met his gaze with a resentful puppy eyes.

Oops, he forgot that the guy could already understand some human speech..

..

Susan was very pleased about Brian obtaining three A-class enhancement reagents and having greatly increased his strength.

It meant that the future obstacles to their relationship would be much reduced.

Although according to Susan’s character, she wouldn’t care about these things—otherwise, she wouldn’t have run away from home to become a team leader in a huff and never talked to Brian about these things.

But if Brian was outstanding enough, naturally it was better.

It would also benefit their future babies.

Yes...

Susan had already thought about the baby issue.

She thought very simply.

Like someone, then marry and have children.

No breakups, no divorces, only widowhood!

Brian had no idea that his departure had caused Susan to cling to her feelings closer, almost settling on a name for their future babies.

He took out the A-class reagent he had obtained from the Night Demon Organization before leaving London, "This is a gift I brought back for you from London."

Susan curiously took the reagent injector and looked at it in surprise, "Is this an eye cell activation reagent? They actually agreed to let you take the reagent with you?"

Brian shrugged, "They were curious about my assimilation with the nerve activation reagent, so they proposed to conduct some additional tests on me. This reagent is my reward."

Susan knew Brian had already received similar reagents, so she didn’t refuse.

Her face lit up with joy, "That’s wonderful, now with my neural response and physical strength continuously developing, if I add this ’Eye Cell Activation Reagent’, I should be able to complete the Sharpshooter assessment in half a year!"

"Sharpshooter assessment?"

Brian asked curiously.

Susan nodded,

"That’s a level above the NW organization’s Sequence Soldiers rank, for example, the gunner’s path is the Sharpshooter, and the close combat path is the Dawn Warrior.

This level corresponds to the authority of the base’s director, allowing access to some deeper, secret information.

I heard there’s even a higher-tier rank above that.

Those Sequence Soldiers have strength comparable to the two Mutant Beasts we encountered before, a true backbone of the NW organization.

Their organizational authority is very high, and within NW, they even have decision-making power for certain matters."

As she spoke, she couldn’t help but hug Brian and kiss him again,

"After I return to Los Angeles, my first goal is to make a career in the NW Action Department and fulfill the bet with my father.

The second thing, I want to become a B-ranked Sharpshooter. I didn’t expect that after meeting you, Brian, all this could be achieved. You’re amazing!"

A woman’s praise is the best stimulant for a man.

The two of them were affectionate all morning until Susan received a message that the next afternoon all the operational department leaders had to go to the headquarters for a staff member’s rank promotion, ending their romantic indulgence.

"Who would have thought that someone in the action department could advance in rank so quickly!"

Susan’s eyes were filled with determination, "Brian, I’m going to continue training and absorbing the reagents at the shooting range. You have to work hard too, let’s advance together!"

Watching Susan’s retreating figure, Brian held Shi San, who wanted to follow her, and felt a bit sentimental, "There are always stronger people out there, huh? Who is this incredible individual?"

The NW organization had three ranks: A, B, and C.

The action department was comprised of B-rank soldiers.

So there were two more levels above.

This also provided Brian with a direction for his future path.

Got to work hard!

..

Because of Susan’s reminder, Brian didn’t rush to inject Shi San with the Enhancement Reagent he had brought back from his own body.

He planned to go back at night and try it slowly.

After eating with Shi San,

Brian returned to his workstation and began to check the items that old Hardenn had handed over to him.

The box was opened.

An old rag doll appeared in front of Brian.

Looking at the Tigger doll, Brian was somewhat baffled.

He took out the doll.

At the bottom of the box, there was also a letter.

Brian opened the envelope and saw some scribbled handwriting, then he had an epiphany.

This was a gift he had given to a friend during his middle school days.

The two were on good terms.

Before the other person transferred schools, they exchanged gifts as a farewell.

The content of the letter was simple:

Brian, I’m back.

Do you remember the promise we made during our school days?

I’ve been busy with some things lately, but after Christmas, remember to come to Round Moon Lake to fulfill the promise we made back then.

--Riddle Dalair.

..

He put away the letter.

Brian chuckled lightly as he lit a cigarette.

Riddle was a wild-hearted mixed-race lad, of Indian and white descent, who had lived with his mother. When Brian first started middle school and was being bullied for his exceptional appearance, Riddle helped him and they became friends.

Of course, they didn’t spend much time together, just one term.

After that, Riddle’s mother took him to live with his Indian father.

In reality, as Brian’s charisma rose higher and higher, along with learning some ruthless tricks from the Kamor family’s bunch of scoundrels, and having the protection of a group of school big sisters, he never suffered bullying again.

As time went by, coupled with a long period of no contact, Brian had long forgotten this friend.

After all, he wasn’t a real child; his mind was more complex and not so innocent.

But now, thinking back to some past events between them, Brian couldn’t help but smile knowingly.

He carefully stored the box that carried the friendship of his youth.

Brian turned on his computer and habitually checked his email.

To his surprise, there was an email in his inbox from the NW field department:

"Dear Mr. Brian, based on feedback from the Night Demon Organization and review by the Field Department + Home Affairs Department, we have decided to make an exceptional promotion for you to the next Sequence.

Please arrive at Ace Base tomorrow afternoon to complete your B Sequence - Dawn Warrior promotion ceremony.

Please reply upon receipt."

Brian, upon reading the content of the email, couldn’t help but burst into loud laughter.

Happy days.

It turned out that the fierce warrior was himself.

At noon, everyone went out to eat.

The office had only old Hardenn at the moment.

Hearing Brian’s laughter, Hardenn, who had just opened a game, curiously asked, "Brian, what’s up?"

Brian made a perfunctory reply, "It’s nothing, the box from earlier was sent by an old friend I haven’t seen in a while, made me think of some happy memories."

"That’s indeed something to be happy about..."

Old Hardenn got a bit distracted.

At his age, there weren’t many friends left.

..

As the saying goes, the three great joys for men are promotion, wealth...

I’m in a good mood today.

Brian decided to be gentler with Shi San tonight.