Extra Chapter 24: Passing the Assessment

It lay quietly in the darkness, still dilapidated, as if it were just an ordinary abandoned school building.

But this cruel truth and desperate escape have been like a brand, deeply engraved in the depths of their souls.

At this moment, in the eyes of the four people, it was more ferocious than anything else.

The aircraft took off smoothly, leaving the nightmare land far below.

Special Case Team Headquarters, seventh underground floor, special isolation and observation area.

Even after returning to the seemingly absolutely safe headquarters, the four were still required to undergo strict quarantine observation for 72 hours.

During this period, he underwent numerous physical examinations and mental assessments.

Director Cai was also worried that something might happen to these young detectives.

If you leave behind psychological problems, the result will be more harm than good.

The commemorative album "Yucai Primary School·Graduation Commemoration·Never Forget" was sent directly to the highest analysis department after being subjected to multiple isolation and sealing processes.

During the quarantine period, members of Group 11 came to visit them.

Fu Ruxuan brought a special medicine to soothe the mind, and Zhang Lan also patted Gao Meng on the shoulder. He didn't say anything, but there was recognition in his eyes.

Xuan Gou Chen just nodded at them through the observation glass, and his eyes seemed to have a hint of imperceptible solemnity.

Qin Guan stood guard outside, like a silent door god.

Feng Tianning did not show up.

The door of the isolation room was not opened until the early morning of the fourth day.

A civilian in formal uniform informed them expressionlessly:

"Isolation observation is over. In one hour, proceed to the third briefing room to hear the results of this new recruit assessment."

The order was brief and cold, bringing the four back to reality—they were still rookie agents taking the test.

What he had just experienced was a cruel trial with an extremely high mortality rate.

One hour later, in the third briefing room.

The room was small and simply furnished with only a long metal table and a few chairs.

The air was thick with the smell of disinfectant. Sitting in the main seat was Director Cai, his face weary, his eyes sharp as an eagle's.

Sitting next to him were two senior civilian examiners with serious expressions.

When Li Mu, Gao Meng, Zhao Sha and Wang Ke walked in, they all subconsciously straightened their backs, but their pale faces and the fear left in their eyes could not be completely concealed.

"Sit down." Director Cai pointed to the chair opposite.

The four of them sat down as they were told, feeling uneasy.

At the end of the assessment... they were almost wiped out, and only managed to escape thanks to Feng Tianning's help. Can they still pass this?

An examiner opened the folder in front of him and began to read in a flat, calm voice:

"Li Mu, Gao Meng, Zhao Sha, Wang Ke. Based on your performance in the rule-based, uncanny domain exploration mission codenamed 'Yucai,' the results of your assessment are hereby announced."

"Mission Objective: Survive and explore for seven days, and collect as much abnormal information as possible."

"You've done a good job. Although there are some rules that you haven't fully explored, you've basically mastered all the rules of this school."

"Li Mu, demonstrated strong logical thinking and decisiveness in extreme circumstances, and was able to effectively integrate limited resources at critical moments. Passed the assessment."

"Gao Meng is courageous and bears the brunt of the pressure from direct confrontations, but he is impulsive and doesn't make good use of the rules. He passed the assessment."

"Zhao Sha was cautious and able to grasp details, but her ability to handle pressure needs improvement. She passed the assessment."

After the announcement, silence fell in the briefing room.

Passed? All passed?

The three of them were a little bit unbelievable for a moment.

They thought they would be judged unqualified due to their final failure and reliance on external forces.

Director Cai seemed to see through their thoughts. He leaned forward, crossed his hands on the table, and said in a low voice:

"Do you think that you were able to survive only because of Inspector Feng's intervention in the end, so you shouldn't have passed?"

No one dared to answer.

"The purpose of the assessment isn't to send you to your deaths, nor is it to expect you to be able to resolve anomalies of that level independently."

Director Cai glanced over them.

"It's about assessing your reaction under extreme pressure, your potential, and whether you possess the most basic qualities to be a qualified agent.

The will to find a way out in desperate situations, and... a keen sense of danger."

"Faced with a terror far beyond your capabilities, you refused to give up, refused to collapse completely, and ultimately succeeded in bringing back vital information and...surviving. This is the reason you passed."

He paused, and his tone became more serious:

“But don’t get any illusions about this.

The nature of the Yucai incident is extremely egregious, and what lies behind it goes far beyond the norm. Your experience is just the tip of the iceberg.

The real danger often begins when you think you are safe."

At this moment, the door of the briefing room was pushed open.

Feng Tianning walked in. She was still wearing simple casual clothes, with a calm expression, as if she was just passing by.

But as soon as she appeared, the atmosphere in the whole room froze.

Director Cai and the two examiners subconsciously sat up straighter.

Feng Tianning's eyes passed over the four people lightly, and finally landed on Director Cai:

"The results are out?"

"Yes, Tianning. All three of them passed the test."

Feng Tianning nodded, seemingly not surprised.

She looked at Li Mu and the other three, her voice cold:

"From now on, you are no longer trainee agents. You will be assigned to Team 11, under my direct supervision."

Group 11?!

Li Mu and the other three suddenly looked up, their eyes filled with shock and... a hint of imperceptible fanaticism.

Group 11!

The most mysterious team in the special case team, which specializes in handling the most difficult abnormal incidents, is led directly by Feng Tianning.

This means extremely high danger, but it also means...real experience.

If Feng Tianning knew that her group eleven was arranged like this, she would definitely laugh out loud.

After all, this is a group where people with connections gather.

"certainly."

Feng Tianning's tone remained flat.

"If anyone wants to quit now, they can report to the logistics department. Once you stay, there is no turning back.

Team 11's missions have always been the most dangerous of the special case teams."

No one spoke.

Gao Meng clenched his fists, Zhao Sha took a deep breath and tried to stand straighter, and Li Mu's eyes became sharp.

Exit? After climbing out of that hell, what's the point of ordinary logistics work?

"very good."

Feng Tianning seemed satisfied with their reaction, although no expression could be seen on his face.

"You will be given three days to adjust. Take care of your personal matters. Three days from now, at 8:00 AM, gather in Team 11's briefing room."

After she finished speaking, she nodded slightly to Director Cai, then turned and left the briefing room without even glancing at them.

Director Cai looked at the four young men standing there in a daze, sighed, and said in a complicated tone:

"Congratulations, but... I feel sorry for you. Now that you've joined Group 11, I'm afraid you won't have a peaceful life in the future.

Go ahead, in three days, don’t be late.”