Atlas of Heaven and Man

After Chen Chuan hung up the phone, he said, "Aunt, it seems I can't stay for dinner. The teacher is calling me back."

Yu Wan quickly said, "You go take care of your business. Don't worry about home; you have your aunt here."

Chen Chuan hummed in agreement. He took his coat and put it on. Yu Wan came up to help him straighten it, tidied it up a bit, and said, "Chuan'er, be careful."

Chen Chuan nodded, put on his hat, walked to the door, and said, "Aunt, I'll go first. I'll come back for dinner on the next holiday." After speaking, he pushed the door open and left.

He took his bicycle from the yard and rode directly back to school.

When he arrived at the dormitory building, he saw Cheng Zitong standing in front of a car waiting for him, saying, "You're here. Get in and we'll talk."

Chen Chuan immediately got into the car. As soon as he sat down, he saw a radio on the driver's seat, which was playing the follow-up news bulletin from earlier.

This group of robbers retreated after robbing the bank and engaged in a fierce firefight with patrol officers from the Patrol Bureau who had rushed to the scene. Both sides suffered casualties in the process. Now this group has retreated outside the city, and the Patrol Bureau is pursuing them.

Cheng Zitong didn't start the car. After listening for a while, he said, "This is Fang Dawei's group."

Chen Chuan had already guessed it, and this confirmed it. He asked, "Robbing a bank? Is it for money or to attract attention? And why rob the councilor of the Advisory Bureau? Is there something they want there?"

Cheng Zitong said, "You're right. The group robbing the bank is probably being used by Fang Dawei's group to attract the Patrol Bureau's attention.

Councilor Fang's private residence has something they want. This councilor has recently been concerned about the approval of a batch of banned drugs, and the security at his home also uses implants. That group must be going for the anti-alienation drug."

Chen Chuan thought about it. This was likely the impact of the previous arrest of Scarface. Because once Scarface's line was cut off, no one would supply Fang Dawei's group with the drug, so they had no choice but to take the risk.

This group of people were indeed desperate outlaws, robbing a bank and then storming the residence of a councilor of the Advisory Bureau. The commotion they caused was not ordinary.

Cheng Zitong said, "The reason I called you back to tell you this is not just because you followed this mission before, but because I received news that the Political Affairs Office is determined to encircle and suppress Fang Dawei's group. Therefore, this mission is likely to be designated by the Review Committee as a weapon permit assignment."

Chen Chuan thought, "No wonder."

The selection examination will designate some important tasks in this city or other cities. This task is not the only one; you can choose not to participate and wait for the next designation. There will be one or two designations every month until the end of the six-month assessment period.

Of course, if you decide to participate but feel that you are not capable enough, you can choose to give up, but you will not be allowed to participate in any assessments related to weapon permits in the future.

Cheng Zitong said, "Judging from their previous performance, several members of Fang Dawei's group are likely to have military implants, and they not only have guns but also protective suits. They didn't even fall behind in the firefight with the Patrol Bureau near the bank. They are not easy to deal with. It won't be easy to complete if it really becomes a designated task."

Chen Chuan said, "Teacher, I've always wanted to ask, where did these implants on their bodies come from? And these guns, surely someone is providing them, right?"

Cheng Zitong shook his head and said, "It's currently impossible to truly determine, but there is one explanation for the source…" He pondered for a moment, "…the Resistance Organization."

"The Resistance Organization…"

Chen Chuan nodded. This organization has existed for many years. It is said to be wandering outside the city, and there are secret strongholds in the city. They specialize in sabotaging and overthrowing the Da Shun government, often attacking key departments and government officials. It seems that there are quite a few in the central city as well.

If it is this organization, they certainly have the ability and motivation to do so.

Cheng Zitong looked at him and said, "So, what are your thoughts? If this matter becomes a designated task, it will undoubtedly be very dangerous. Are you willing to take it on?"

Chen Chuan said seriously, "Teacher, the student is not afraid. If this is the designated assignment, the student is willing to accept it."

Cheng Zitong said, "Good, then wait a little longer. There should be results soon. By the way, go upstairs and bring your saber down. If it becomes a designated assignment, then you can obtain temporary weapon qualification during the designated assignment period. Your saber may come in handy."

Cheng Zitong said, "The Patrol Bureau must also have some commissioned companies cooperating. Our school's commission this time was issued by the Political Affairs Office through the Review Committee. Any student who has previously applied for a weapon permit can accept it. However, in order to avoid undermining each other, you need to work with senior students who have accepted the designated assignment.

The Review Committee will evaluate each person based on the specific actions. It doesn't matter if the score is not enough this time, as long as the mission is successful, there can be another chance."

Chen Chuan understood. So he signed his name on it, and seeing that he also needed to affix a seal, which he had also brought, he took it out and stamped his own seal, and then handed it to Cheng Zitong.

As the instructor, Cheng Zitong also signed his name on it and affixed his seal. Then he said, "I'll submit it to the Review Committee. You go to the auditorium and meet with the senior students who are also participating in the assignment."

Chen Chuan nodded to indicate that he understood. He got out of the car and came to the front of the auditorium alone. He saw that two men and one woman, three senior students, were already waiting here. Each person was carrying handy equipment. The two male students had bows and arrows and short guns, respectively, while the female student was carrying a specially made protective umbrella.

When they saw Chen Chuan walking in with the Snow Monarch Saber, they were a little surprised. One of the male students asked, "You look unfamiliar. Are you a freshman? What, you're also here to participate in this designated assignment? That's too bold, right?"

The female student said, "It's once every three years. If he doesn't take the exam this year, he won't have a chance in the future. Since there's an opportunity, why not give it a shot? Maybe this junior has the strength."

The male student in front disagreed, saying, "What's the rush? We are members of the Armament Combat Department, so we have to get the weapon permit as soon as possible. If you're not in the Armament Combat Department, you can take your time."

Another male student said, "Don't you guys really recognize him? This junior is not simple. Remember the freshman who beat Zhong Wu into a vegetable during enrollment? That's him."

As soon as these words came out, the male student's expression changed slightly, and the female student also looked at Chen Chuan in surprise.

They were too clear about Zhong Wu's strength. They would definitely not be able to beat him without weapons, but that kind of monster was beaten into that state by a freshman with his bare hands. It was impossible to do that without innate talent.

Sure enough, he has the confidence to apply for a weapon permit.

Now they also put away their previous teasing and joking demeanor, and their expressions became solemn and serious.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside again, and a serious-looking woman with short hair walked in. She was probably in her early thirties, wearing a women's imported dress and glasses. Although her face was beautiful, her rigorous and rigid appearance ruined her original beauty, making people feel unapproachable at first glance.

Behind her, two senior students also followed in.

She signaled the two students to stand in front and said, "I am Han Guo from the Review Committee. You can call me Committee Member Han. I am responsible for recording and evaluating your actions this time. I need to remind you that don't expect to please me while performing the task, because I am not the only one recording. This kind of behavior is meaningless.

Now I ask, does anyone want to withdraw? There is still time to withdraw now. You can withdraw the form before it is officially filed with the committee."

No one in the room made a sound. The people who came here today were already mentally prepared. They didn't make the decision on a whim, so of course they wouldn't do something like withdrawing temporarily.

"Then there's no one." Han Guo nodded. "Then we'll set off now."