Life as a mercenary turned into a girl is a bit difficult

As if destiny specifically wanted to answer Hiiragi's doubts, the prevention and control position on the east side of the city suddenly sounded the alarm. In the eastern sky, a dense cloud of clouds moved toward the city seemingly slowly, but in fact it was very fast. Moving away, with the witch's eyesight, it was not difficult to identify that the fuzzy cloud was actually composed of many unknown objects flapping their wings.

"Close the windows! Stay in the car and don't panic!"

Wu Kuan's voice came from the vehicle's communicator. At the same time, the gates of the checkpoints were closed, and the soldiers quickly evacuated and ran towards the nearest bunker.Countless flames rose from the position to the east and shot towards the approaching 'clouds'. Like fireworks, flames and explosions bloomed in the air one after another.

Chapter 61 Convergence and Decision

Perhaps it was successfully repelled by the air defense measures around the city base, or perhaps it was because there was no intention to attack the city. The moment it was hit, the cloud composed of unknown flying monsters changed its direction and floated into the distance. As the alarm was lifted, everything around them quickly returned to the order before the attack.

The soldiers who emerged from the bunker continued to check the process of the convoy, and the gate to the city base was reopened. Among the convoys waiting in line to enter the city, some people rolled down their windows or got out of the car and chatted and laughed while queuing. People seem to have long been accustomed to scenes like that just now.

"The alarm has been cleared. There is nothing to worry about. It's just a group of small-scale mutant monsters that are migrating." The communicator sounded the snowflake sound again, and then Ellali's calm voice came from it, and there was a faint sound of Wu Kuan's true voice in the background. Is it okay? 'A question came out.

Although they got the definite news that the alarm was lifted, the tension in the team did not dissipate. There was no way, the memory these flying monsters brought to them that night was too profound, and the firepower density displayed by the new Camaudi was not enough. Eliminate their inner uneasiness.

After less than half an hour of waiting, the convoy finally passed the review and entered the city base in front of them.

The scenery of this urban base built in the desert is quite different from all the urban bases Hiiragi has seen before. The average height of the building floors is very low, most of them are around two or three floors, and the windows are very open. The windows are blocked by a small grid welded by various steel bars. This prison-style decoration is obviously related to the attack just now.

A large black net was pulled up above each street, which should be used to weaken the light. Soon, following the traffic, the convoy came to a spacious parking lot, which was also guarded by a large number of soldiers in military uniforms. , although there is no entry fee when entering the city, you have to pay a certain amount of parking fees to park here. The amount of the fee depends on the length of stay. This is quite a new management rule.

However, the number of vehicle records will have some impact on the possibility that you may need to go out to perform intelligence missions in the future. You need a parking route that will not be discovered. Local gangs may have connections... Wu Kuan also knows that it is a bit too far to think about this now. After all, the intelligence team We haven’t officially taken root here yet, and…

"Xinkadi Port is located five kilometers due east. You can take a boat directly to the north from there. However, the intelligence team still has many things to deal with, so we can't help with the procedures for the time being..." Wu Kuan said as soon as he got off the car. He immediately found Hiiragi Jing and others, and his hesitant look made Custer quickly guess what he meant.

"It doesn't matter, our time is not very tight, so do we need to use the power of the witch?" Wu Kuan could only grin sheepishly after being pointed out by Custer, "No need to be so unfamiliar, we also want to thank you for providing This route to the north, since we are allies, we should lend a helping hand."

"Um, actually..." Wu Kuan thanked him first but did not say it clearly. Instead, he gestured with his eyes. Hiei Jing got out of the car with Caster and said a few words to the others before following Wu Kuan towards the parking lot. He walked away from the edge of people's attention, and after avoiding others, Wu Kuan explained to the two of them one by one what happened in the town that day.

This piece of news is so important that only Wu Kuan and Elali, who are involved in the convoy, know that even Keira is not worthy of mercy. It’s not that they don’t trust Keira but that this matter has already related to the intelligence team. Life or death, the action they can take before they formally contact He Xiaoyu is to limit their influence to a minimum.

There is no other way to seek the help of the witch's power. After all, New Caodi is the territory of Prince Baishan. It is impossible to compare with more than 100 members of the intelligence team who are tired after a long journey. Fortunately, they still have the witch. , now is the time to use this trump card.

"I understand, that tax investigation team should be the intelligence department organized by Prince Baishan." Hiiragi suddenly asked in confusion, "But how did Team Leader He's arrangements be so meticulous? How did they know our whereabouts?"

"Spy?" Custer seemed to have thought of something and confirmed to Wu Kuan in a questioning tone.

Wu Kuan looked at Custer who had sorted out his thoughts so quickly with a little surprise. His voice was half helpless and half admiration: "There is no clear evidence yet that we have spies from the other side, but when we were in Fenglin City, we The main focus was on the spies and did not pay attention to the possible third party, and we did recruit a group of new people, so it is difficult to guarantee whether there are any of their people."

"So, are you planning to take the witch with you to meet them?"

"Yes, although it is unlikely that the other party will launch an attack in this meeting after so much effort, Team Leader He is the backbone of all the surviving intelligence teams, and there must be no mistakes."

"I understand." Hiiragi nodded lightly and made plans in her mind, "Let Eileen go with me this time. There are still many things that need your help here."

It doesn't make any sense for Castor to arrange it. After all, they won't leave for a while. They just arrived in Xincaudi, an unfamiliar city base, and there are indeed a lot of things to deal with. Once they leave Hiiragi Shizuka's Her temperament will reveal her timidity, and her sister knows that she is not suitable for handling complex affairs.

"Hey, won't the... witch come with us?" There was no Poluk's name on the list arranged by Hiiragi Jing. Poluk's inquiry came to an abrupt end because she received a meaningful answer from Hiiragi Jing, "No, the witch has already followed..."

……

The members of the team still stayed in the parking lot, while Wu Kuan took Elali Hijing and Irene to the next low point. They needed to get to the next low point with other car crews who had already arrived at Xinka Audi, especially with the team. connect.

According to the itinerary, Team Leader He Xiaoyu's intelligence team's convoy had the shortest journey and should be the first convoy to arrive at the new car Audi. Judging from the behavior of people from the Tax Investigation Bureau who contacted them, they knew the destination of the intelligence team. However, Xinka Audi cannot accurately know the location information of team leader He, otherwise he would not contact He Xiaoyu through himself, but it would be more convenient to directly find him at Xinka Audi.

At least for now, the Tax Investigation Bureau has not shown any intention of turning against the intelligence team, so there is no need to worry about He Xiaoyu's safety for the time being.

"Hongbei Clinic..." Wu Kuan soon found the joint location indicated by Team Leader He according to the codebook translation. It was not far from the parking lot. The equipment was simple but clean. There were several people behind the half-open door. The elderly man was lying on a narrow bed made of quilts, waiting for treatment.

"Don't take the main entrance, come this way."

Just as Wu Kuan was about to open the door, he suddenly heard a soft call from the side. A man dressed in black appeared from the alley near the clinic. He was a familiar face from the intelligence team, and Wu Kuan certainly recognized him.

"There's no need to exchange codes. Team leader He said that if you see Captain Wu, you will take her directly to see her... You guys arrived two days later than planned..."

"It's a long story."

"Then let's wait and follow up first."

Under the guidance of that person, Wu Kuan and others entered the dark alley. There was no sewage flowing across the street and no garbage everywhere. Judging from the traces on the ground, it seemed that they had been cleaned regularly.Entering the clinic through a side door painted with dark red paint, the indoor environment is a bit too dark due to the lack of lighting. This is also the disadvantage of opening the windows too small, which is not conducive to light transmission.

"Go up to the second floor. The people stationed in the parking lot have already reported the news of your arrival to Team Leader He. I won't go up if there are still people watching outside."

The team member did not follow into the room but pointed to the direction of the stairs and then closed the side door again. The space inside the clinic was not large, and several rooms were divided into different wards. He was wearing a white dress while holding a basin. The medical staff in long gowns turned a blind eye to the private individuals entering from the side door, but were busy with their own affairs and constantly shuttled between different rooms.

Following the instructions, everyone came to the second floor. In the room close to the street, they finally saw He Xiaoyu, who had been separated for a long time. Compared with the team leader in Fenglin City, the team leader looked much thinner, with sunken eye sockets and bright pupils. It seems that the inexorable fatigue is not just accumulated during long journeys.

"You are here..." The cabinets in the narrow room are filled with disinfectant and various chemicals. A desk full of documents is also crammed into the small space. It is obviously a temporary office built for He Xiaoyu. Venue, "How many people arrived?"

"Three of the 22 people were killed on the way before departure. Their list is here. There are also two, um... special newcomers to join."

"Special? Are they trustworthy?" Taking a neatly folded page from Wu Kuan, He Xiaoyu was startled after hearing this strange description but did not delve into it.

"I personally think it's credible, but I still have to wait for team leader He to make a specific decision after he has contact with them..."

"Three people..." He Xiaoyu looked down at the unfolded paper in his hand and sighed softly, "You are already the least injured among all the convoys..."

This sentence caused a moment of silence in the room. Everyone knew that this dangerous journey would be accompanied by death, and they were also prepared to reduce their numbers. However, no one could really remain calm when faced with the news that the team members who had been with them day and night were killed.

"The number of casualties is still being counted, and there is still one convoy that has not returned..."

"Well, Team Leader He, I have something to report." Suddenly Wu Kuan interrupted He Xiaoyu, and then explained the matter of the Tax Investigation Bureau. He Xiaoyu's face was not too surprised when he heard the complete description of the process. , but showed a sudden look, and seemed to be relieved.

"Go and meet."

Although he knew that this decision was inevitable, he did not expect that He Xiaoyu would choose so decisively. Even Wu Kuan couldn't help but worry: "Do you still need to consider this?"

"The one that did not return was detained when the convoy entered the city..." He Xiaoyu slowly opened his mouth and gave the answer, "Gen said it was the organization called the Tax Bureau that made the decision."

Chapter 62 A meeting full of situations

Xinka Audi has a completely different style from other city bases, but the style of its casino is surprisingly consistent. After all, humans in the wasteland world also have similar entertainment preferences.

The shops clustered on both sides of the street are noisy, and the air is filled with the strong smell of tobacco and alcohol. Young women with heavy makeup and revealing clothes on both sides of the street hold up the signs of their stores and enthusiastically greet any potential customers. Once someone comes, After stopping for a short time, they immediately took the initiative to crowd in, offering their bodies to attract business.

Men living in a high-pressure wasteland environment urgently need to vent and release accumulated stress and emotions, while women who are weak and lack the ability to survive can only sell their still young bodies in exchange for barely enough food and clothing. The flesh trade is an eternal necessity in the wasteland world. An industry that cannot be erased.

Hiiragi Jing, who has gone through countless trials, naturally has no feelings for these ordinary-looking women. The many witches around him have already raised their aesthetic vision to a very high level. However, whenever he sees those disheveled guests, When being escorted out of the store by a group of laughing women, there is always a slight sourness in my heart.

Those guys experienced things she might never be able to experience...

"This is it." Wu Kuan, a woman who had rejected many hugs along the way because she looked more handsome, finally led a group of people to the middle of the street. In front of them was the "Sea Monster Tavern" Undoubtedly, it is the most conspicuous presence in this street where all the entertainment industries are concentrated. Purple neon lights are dotted on the signboards on the top of the store doors. The flashing light strips frequently change colors. The electricity consumption here alone is not. Other stores can compare.

Standing tall security personnel in black clothes stood like sculptures on the left and right sides of the inner door with their hands behind their backs. The girls responsible for entertaining guests were not at the door. Instead, they were lazily leaning on the balcony on the second floor with exquisite goblets. Regardless of their appearance, The allure of both the figure and the dress are much higher than others. There is obviously no enthusiastic initiative, but just a smile and a wink are enough to make most people yearn for it. Of course, given the consumption level here, It is definitely not something that most people can enter and enjoy.

This is where the note left by the man claiming to be from the Tax Investigation Bureau was written. Wu Kuan looked back at He Xiaoyu and Hiiragi Jing Aileen. The four people including him were about to enter this bartender. All of them, of course, the real team is more than just them on the surface. The team led by Kayla includes more than a dozen team members who are good at fighting and are scattered on this street. Once something happens, these people will take quick action.

However... Wu Kuan took another deep look at Hiiragi Jing and Irene. When he recalled what Hiiragi Jing said before, he felt a huge sense of security. It would be difficult to find a witch as a bodyguard in this wasteland world. There's a second person coming out.

"Sir, please show me your membership certificate..." Seeing Wu Kuan about to enter the door, the security guard suddenly stretched out his hand to stop him. He was wearing a pair of sunglasses even though it was late at night, but I have to say that he still looked pretty. It has a deterrent effect.

"Room 101, someone invited me here. Didn't your boss explain it to you?" Wu Kuan said calmly and naturally according to the content on the note.The two security guards looked at each other, then bowed slightly and made way back to their posts.

When they pushed open the door of the tavern, they were greeted by intense noise that almost shook their eardrums. Gorgeous and flashing lights shed countless fragmented light spots. Thick carpets paved a passage leading to the hall. On the dance floor in the hall was Several women wearing clothes that did not cover up the effect swayed to the rhythm of the music, and the audience sitting around the circular dance floor kept shouting something while throwing away pieces of banknotes in their hands that should be local currency notes belonging to Ofanto. .

The smell of alcohol here is stronger. The pungent smell made Hiiragi and Irene frown at the same time. Wu Kuan seemed to sniff with great enjoyment. It was not that he was addicted to alcohol but that he had just finished the trip and had suppressed it for so long. The strong smell of alcohol here really aroused my interest.

"101, let's go this way..." After casually looking at the dancer Wu Kuan on the dance floor, he walked directly to the door of the box marked with the number 101. After entering the password on the note, the door opened. The round sofa prevented In the center of this spacious box, under the curtain that occupies the entire wall is a miniature dance floor. As the door is closed, the noise instantly disappears in the room. The amazing sound insulation effect makes Hiiragi couldn't help but open and close it again. I checked the door to confirm.

The box was empty and no one was waiting to meet them, but everyone knew that the eyes staring here at the moment they entered the password to open the box had already reported the news of their arrival to the person who sent the invitation. They just need to be patient and wait.

"Hey, the other party is quite hospitable." There was also a handwritten note on the table. In addition to asking people entering the box to wait, it also included a statement that all consumption can be reimbursed.

"He group leader?"

Wu Kuan raised his eyes and looked at He Xiaoyu, and He Xiaoyu nodded slightly and seemed not to mind drinking before the meeting where he didn't know what would happen next.

"Where are you two? Can you drink?"

"Juice will do."

Of course, Hiiragi couldn't stand the taste of alcohol, and she didn't know whether Irene drank or not, but as the strongest fighter, she couldn't make a mistake in judgment and cause serious consequences because of a little alcohol, so Hiiragi straightforwardly told Irene She answered. Judging from the other party's behavior, she didn't mind Hiiragi's unauthorized arrangements.

"Touch terminal? This is really a good thing. It would be too wasteful to use it here." Wu Kuan clicked on the terminal screen embedded on the desktop and started ordering without caring. After all, the other party said he would Why worry about price when reimbursing?

"What are you going to drink, Team Leader He?"

"First order the five bottles with the highest alcohol concentration." He Xiaoyu held her chin and thought for a while, "The medical alcohol in the clinic is not enough."

"That's really luxurious..." Wu Kuan took the time to look at the price summary, and then exclaimed, "This price is enough to sell a hundred bottles of [-] ml standard medical alcohol, why not just buy some expensive wine and then Sell ​​it out..."

"Precious wines have their own production numbers. Once sold, the tax investigation bureau may follow the clues to find our stronghold." He Xiaoyu's explanation dismissed Wu Kuan's idea of ​​using this alternative method to earn funds for the intelligence team. .

Suddenly the doorbell rang. It was less than half a minute before Wu Kuan pressed the button to submit the order. Even for such a high-end place, it was too fast. Everyone immediately restrained their emotions and secretly became on guard, because the identity of the visitor was only one. There is a possibility that he is the real person who invited them to meet.

"Long time no see, Mr. Wu Kuan, thank you very much for coming here to keep your appointment."

A familiar figure opened the door. Sure enough, it was the man who had confronted him in the butcher shop in that town that day. He greeted him familiarly and eagerly and walked into the box, but did not sit down on the sofa opposite them. Instead, he stood to one side and said, "This must be Team Leader He Xiaoyu He. You have always been our learning object."

"Your actions are quite fast. It doesn't look like an intelligence organization that has just been established." Wu Kuan answered, and judging from the other party's posture, it was obvious that he was not the real owner of the meeting.

"Mr. Wu Kuan is joking. We are an ordinary tax investigation bureau, not an intelligence organization. We only need to understand the intelligence to better catch those tax evaders, right?"

"Oh, but I think the name 'White Guard' doesn't seem suitable for an ordinary tax investigation bureau."

"That's why it's done."

The two looked at each other and laughed heartily. The laughter was a little artificial. Neither of them extracted any useful information from the other's words in this round of confrontation, but they both knew that the meeting had just begun.

"Oman, have the guests been arranged?"

"Mr. Director, everything is ready. The drinks will be here soon."

Not long after the conversation, another young man with long hair walked into the room from behind the door. He obviously had some problems with his legs and feet. He walked slowly into the room with a cane and was supported by a short figure. Ouman hurriedly stepped in. He helped the long-haired man sit down on the sofa, and then stood beside him with the short figure hidden by the wide hood.

Sir?

Ouman's title attracted He Xiaoyu to take another look at the long-haired young man. In terms of the importance of the position, the man in front of her was obviously too young. She didn't see the youth clearly, but the nature of the intelligence organization was destined to do so. A conservative and cautious acting style is a position that requires the temperament and experience accumulated over time to be qualified.

"My name is Peruk Nar, Director of the Tax Investigation Bureau. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Your surname is Naer?" He Xiaoyu suddenly said, with a hint of strangeness in his tone, "What is the relationship between Prince Baishan and you?"

"Oh, he is my father and I am his fourth son."

"But doesn't Prince Baishan only have two sons and one daughter?"

"Because I am an illegitimate child, my birth was just an accident. My mother...well...works in a place similar to here...you know." When it comes to his life experience, Poluch did not hide anything and was even honest. It was a bit too much, and the indifferent tone described it as if it were another person.

"Director, isn't this inappropriate?" With this level of candor, not to mention Hiiragi and the others, even Auman on his side couldn't help but want to persuade.

"Since we want to talk about cooperation, we have to talk openly and honestly. What's inappropriate?" Poluk interrupted Auman dissatisfied, "Go get the drinks and wait outside the door."

"This...is for your safety..."

"Do you think there will be any problems with Flo here?"

Ouman hesitated for a moment and then smiled helplessly at everyone and could only do as he was told. Seeing Ouman's figure disappearing behind the door after returning with the drink, Peruk reached out to open a bottle of juice and then filled it on his back in front of him. , and then handed it to the low figure standing aside, and then the conversation started again.

"What exactly do you mean by cooperation?"

"Anything is possible. You also know that our organization has just started. Secret agents have penetrated my father's kingdom into holes. We very lack the experience to fight against it."

As he said that, Poluk picked up the juice and filled a cup for himself. However, he did not drink it. Instead, he reached out and took out a ** from his clothes and threw it into the cup filled with juice. Unexpectedly, Except for Eileen, who was still licking the mouth of a bottle of juice that she didn't know when she finished drinking, everyone could not control their surprise.

Chapter 63 The Director’s Past

Recalling Auman's action of supporting Poluk just now and the location where the listening device was removed, it is obvious who placed it.

There seems to be something unusual within this tax investigation bureau...

"But what I hope most is that the real partner for your cooperation is me personally and not the Tax Investigation Bureau." Both their actions and these shocking words have successfully set off a huge wave in the hearts of He Xiaoyu, Wu Kuan and Hengjing. , the meaning revealed in this passage is actually very obvious. He does not seem to regard himself as one with the Tax Investigation Bureau, even though he sits in the high position of director.

"This..." He Xiaoyu pondered for a moment and then spoke, "Mr. Kenal... aren't you the director of the Tax Investigation Bureau?"

"So what? The tax bureau is the tax bureau of Prince Baishan and not mine." Peruk didn't mind that his rebellious words were heard by the intelligence team and others on the opposite side.

At this time, Wu Kuan, who had been holding back for a long time, finally asked: "Do you want us to help you overthrow Prince Baishan and inherit his title?"

Since this young man always emphasizes the so-called 'openness and honesty', then such an offensive question is not too much. After all, this is related to the survival of the intelligence team, and the identity of the other party does have this motive. From Prince Baishan to Prince Baishan, If the existence of this illegitimate son is not announced, it means that he is indeed not destined for the title.

"As expected of Mr. Wu, but what you said is only half right." Poluk nodded first and then shook his head. Instead of being offended by the question, he was pleased that Wu Kuan could ask such a direct question. " I do have the idea of ​​overthrowing the Prince of Baishan, but I don’t bother to inherit that title.”

"Then what is your real purpose?" At this time, it was Hiiragi Jing's turn to ask, "Isn't it just because of his illegitimate status that he simply hates Prince Baishan?"

"If it was hatred that drove me to do this in the past, but now..." Poluk suddenly sighed and did not directly answer Hiiragi's question, "I just said that my mother was too... too. The dancer in this place."