Official news?
Not only Lin Shuyu, but everyone present, except for Base Chief Wu, was stunned.
How long has it been since we received any official messages? We also have no idea what the major bases are doing. They've made preparations but haven't launched a large-scale rescue, as if they're letting the monsters grow unchecked.
Unlike Lin Shuyu, Old Master Lin, having served in a high position, clearly thinks more deeply.
It's likely that the official body is no longer the same as before, and the internal personnel have probably been replaced.
But this is just speculation, without any substantial evidence. Besides, even if it were true, so what? Could he really lead the Noah base to confront them?
Even if he could, Noah Base is no longer entirely under his control. The Wu family practically controls the area inhabited by gifted individuals, which is no longer a human race that can be defeated simply by suppressing firepower.
Now, we can only hope that the Wu family is not ruthless and has not colluded with evil forces, otherwise great disaster will befall them.
"Yes, officials came this morning, saying they had important matters to discuss."
"Official personnel have arrived, how come only you, Base Chief Wu, know about it?" Lin Shuyu questioned coldly, already harboring suspicions about the Noah Base's internal situation.
"Team Leader Lin, don't be so quick to label us. The guards at the gate this morning were subordinates of the Wu family, so our people were the ones who received them."
The Wu family…?!
Lin Shuyu's pupils dilated slightly, her suspicions now confirmed.
Thus, it becomes clear why they didn't receive any news of Nangong Liuli's arrival; they were indeed intercepted by the Wu family. Now that he thinks about it, the timing of the official arrival and Nangong Liuli's group's arrival at the Noah base was too coincidental. Moreover, if he remembered correctly, it wasn't the Wu family's turn to be on duty today.
Because of the previously taken-for-granted shift change, a specific day was chosen.
Thinking of this, Lin Shuyu looked up at his grandfather and found that his grandfather was also looking at him. The two looked at each other and instantly understood what the other meant.
Is the Wu family about to make a move?
As Chief Wu finished speaking, a man in a formal suit entered the conference room carrying a letter with sealing wax.
"Three base commanders, this is an invitation I am sending on behalf of the Imperial Capital Base."
"An invitation to a meeting to discuss how to respond to the recent unusual weather and the post-apocalyptic monsters."
"Especially Captain Lin. The capital has long heard about Captain Lin's deeds. His S-level talent is rare among humans. This time, we would like to invite Captain Lin to the capital to discuss countermeasures."
Looking at the logo on the letter, it was indeed the logo of the Imperial Capital Base.
The representative from the Imperial Capital Base came to invite the Noah Base to discuss countermeasures. Since they've put it that way, there's no reason for them not to go. They've really put us on a pedestal.
This isn't an invitation; it's clearly a trap.
Just as Grandpa Lin was about to kick the person out, Lin Shuyu suddenly stood up and interrupted her grandfather, saying, "Since it is the Imperial Capital Base that has invited us, it is my honor for all mankind in the apocalypse."
Upon hearing Lin Shuyu's words, the official from the Imperial Capital Base gave him a look that said, "You're quite sensible, kid." He glanced contemptuously at the others present, said nothing, and turned to leave the conference room.
"This attitude is outrageous!" The third base commander, surnamed Xiao, who had remained silent until the other party had walked away, said angrily.
What official body, what capital city, now they're arrogantly 'inviting' someone? Where were they before? They stood by and watched people die when supplies were scarce, and now they're taking Lin Shuyu away with such a high-sounding facade.
Without an S-level talent to oversee the situation, the danger level of Noah Base has skyrocketed. Base Commander Xiao doesn't believe the other party is unaware of this; it's clearly just an excuse to demand someone. He's confident that if Lin Shuyu dares to go to the Imperial Capital Base, he'll most likely never come back.
"Grandpa Lin, you're different from us. You have a military rank and are a true national hero. Are you just going to watch these people jump around in front of you?"
Enraged, Commander Xiao turned his anger towards Old Master Lin, a former regional commander. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to build a refuge base before the apocalypse; besides having some inside information, he also needed power and strength.
Lin Shuyu is Old Master Lin's only grandson. Surely the old man wouldn't send his grandson to his death? Commander Xiao thought to himself. But when Old Master Lin heard this, he looked like he had made a painful decision and was finally reluctantly giving up his beloved grandson. He waved his hand without saying a word, but this action clearly indicated that he had agreed to Lin Shuyu's request to go to the Imperial Capital Base.
this!
Commander Xiao gritted his teeth in anger.
You, Grandpa Lin, aren't afraid of death, and your grandson isn't afraid of death, but I am! Looking at the menacing Chief Wu sitting next to him, Chief Xiao felt like he had a splitting headache.
...
After leaving the conference room, Old Master Lin walked slowly ahead, with Lin Shuyu following behind. After a while, Old Master Lin suddenly asked, "Shuyu, are you still in contact with that Miss Su?"
That's what he asked, but Old Master Lin didn't give Lin Shuyu time to answer and continued.
"If, I mean if this world has broken your heart, then go find Miss Su."
"Your talent should be used on what you believe is right." With that, Old Master Lin turned around, his sharp eyes fixed on Lin Shuyu. Then, as if an elder were giving advice to a younger person, he raised his hand and patted Lin Shuyu's shoulder.
"Be careful during your trip to the capital."
Watching her grandfather's retreating figure, Lin Shuyu finally uttered a single word, trembling slightly, that only she could hear.
"good."
At the same time, in Commander Wu's room.
"What a powerful water-based talent." Through the window, the people from the Imperial Capital Base stared in fascination at the lightning and thunder that could be vaguely seen even from a distance.
"Is there a way to take that person with us?"
Upon hearing the message from the Imperial Capital Base, Base Chief Wu shook his head. "That area is not under our jurisdiction, and according to our intelligence, it seems that something is preventing outsiders from entering that area."
"Moreover, according to our talented skill users, there is an exceptionally dense eerie aura in that area. The eerie aura is so dense that even B-level, no, even A-level talented skill users dare not venture in casually."
Hearing what Commander Wu said, the messenger representative did not seem to have given up.
"Humans can't get in, but what about drones?"
"In the end, why should we fight against these strange creatures? Only fools who refuse to assimilate are unwilling to fight them!"
"Let's go investigate first; I want to know the answer."
Upon hearing this, Base Chief Wu's eyes darkened. "This matter is not covered in our agreement."
"Of course, you can break the contract now." The representative from the capital seemed unfazed by the threat from Chief Wu. "I don't mind telling Old Master Lin about this right away. I believe he'll be very interested!"
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