Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 709: Section 704 - Symposium

He awaited this "explanation," which meant he could return alive. His visit this time evidently wasn't a one-way ticket to hell; after all, dead men don't need "explanations."

His seemingly baseless interrogation had actually tested the other party's true intentions.

"It's safe now!"

Nalan turned around and pressed her air earphone.

The area near the villa's ruins was as chaotic as a battlefield; even being at the headquarters, they couldn't afford to be careless.

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While the short-haired woman with ears-cut and Chen Fei were talking, several people quietly landed from the airship, meticulously searching the surroundings, with several reconnaissance drones remaining in the sky, always on alert.

As the Righteous Army's Commander-in-Chief for the Eastern Warzone met a foreigner, the necessary security measures were essential, otherwise, capsizing in the gutter wasn't unforeseeable.

About a dozen armed personnel, dressed in standard single-soldier tactical armors, some carrying cold weapons, others holding magic wands, and still others wielding railgun combat rifles, escorted a burly middle-aged man who stepped out of the airship.

The man approached Chen Fei with his guards and extended his hand.

"Nice to meet you, member of Chen Family, I am Stephens, humbly the Commander-in-Chief of the Tessa Empire Restoration Army for the Eastern Warzone."

The once grassroots Righteous Army had finally acquired a formal title, with the restoration of the Tessa Empire as a future grand goal.

The term "member of Chen Family" was not just respect for Chen Fei, but also for those behind him and his associated social network.

"Hello, I am Chen Fei, call-sign 'Rookie'!"

Chen Fei, neither servile nor overbearing, casually shook hands with the commander. Of course, he wouldn't deny his connection to Chen Family Gate, being born into a good family was also a skill, no need to hide it.

He also didn't forget to introduce his good friend standing by his side.

"This is my good friend, a land air combat pilot of your 'Radiant Tiger' Legion, Minante, call-sign 'Stinky Tofu'!"

Since they were good friends, the call-sign "Stinky Tofu," come what may, was now officially pinned on Minante's head, and he couldn't shake it off even if he wanted to!

Once he became famous, it would definitely be an infamous spread.

"I am not 'Stinky Tofu'!"

Minante, who had nearly cried over this unfortunate friendship, quickly composed himself, stood at attention, and saluted, while loudly saying, "Commander Stephens, I am Minante, pleased to meet you."

It wasn't just Chen Fei; even that woman named Nalan adamantly stuck with the call-sign he clearly disliked. You all must be crazy.

"'Gale Team's Minante, I know you, do your best, 'Stinky Tofu' suits you well!"

Everyone being shrewd, Commander Stephens, who reached a certain understanding with Chen Fei right away, also shook hands with the thrilled Minante, firmly cementing this newly acquired call-sign.

Top-level official validation, no way to shake it off in the future.

"..."

Minante was almost at his breaking point.

Actually, adopting a pseudonym was a matter of survival, not just based on the experience of a commoner's past life, but it was also applicable in the pilot community. If Lord Yama can't call your name, naturally, he won't take you.

Chen Fei didn't want this good friend to die casually in battle early in the morning.

Of course, if they met again on the battlefield, a quick death was preferable to avoid prolonged suffering, and he wouldn't show mercy.

"I'm really sorry, some unexpected things happened, but let's sit down and talk first. It's safe here for now, I assure you."

Being a significant figure, Commander Stephens of the Eastern Warzone Command immediately took control of the scene, pointing to the remaining floor and furniture amidst the ruins, which were suitable for a discussion.

An invisible barrier unfolded, and thick white fog surged, quickly enveloping the entire villa's ruins.

Because it was the effect of a spell, from the outside, there was only ever-changing white fog, and no sound could be heard, but inside, one could clearly see outside and converse without interference.

Only the short-haired woman Nalan sat down with Stephens, while on the other side of the table sat Chen Fei, accompanied by Minante, who timidly perched on the very edge of his chair.

The rest of the armed personnel were dispersed around, some within the range of the spell and others outside it, maintaining vigilance.

"I'm very sorry for destroying this house; I managed to salvage a few things, let's just make do with them for now!"

Chen Fei poured steaming tea for everyone, some metal items were repaired by psi skill, looking as if they were new, untouched by collapsed bricks and lumber.

This time, no one took away his Space System Alchemy Storage Device.

Originally, an empty-handed Chen Fei still caused chaos in the camp of the "Undying Pigeon" Army, even turning the tables and performing a counter-kill. A Class B Metal Elemental Psychic Power that couldn't be restrained by Supernatural Ability Suppressants, having no extra Space System Alchemy Storage Device, made no significant difference.

Stephens didn't act haughty as the Commander-in-Chief. He casually asked like he was merely attending a tea party, "May I ask what kind of weapon was used here?"

There was no need to dive straight into the main topic, especially just after a noisy battle had occurred. It was necessary to ease the atmosphere first.

"I started with a railgun combat rifle, shooting up the south-facing wall on the first floor, then followed with a 600mm Demolition Bomb."

Chen Fei responded nonchalantly.

The calibers he most frequently used were either 152 or 600, both immensely powerful.

"Hmm, from this distance, hiss! Indeed, his reputation is well-earned."

The Rebel Army's Eastern Warzone Commander Stephens' gaze penetrated the one-way transparent fog and barrier, landing on the strike point a hundred meters away. If it rained a few times, the crater would turn into a ready-made pond.

His gaze returned, taking another few glances at the only remaining ruins of the villa.

If it were a commoner involved, the chances of survival would have been slim.

Are modern military contractors always this bold?

Indeed they are that bold!

Competitiveness in the private military contractor industry has skyrocketed. Without going all out, there's no competitive edge; without revenue and profit, companies would go out of business, bosses could not pay salaries, employees wouldn't receive their family-feeding money, and everyone would have to go home to fend for themselves.

Each one was braver than the last, even those who had previously stood against Aircrew Base and Jiu Defense Company.

After some pleasantries and successfully warming up the atmosphere, Chen Fei directly stated, "I would like to know the extent of the Parasitic Species' infiltration on your side. I presume that the 'Radiant Tiger' Legion has already reported this matter. Even if we battle, my target remains these extraterrestrial races."

Chen Fei had seen enough big shots not to feel diminished in presence in front of a Rebel Commander, nor would he let the other lead him by the nose.

The short-haired woman, Nalan, sitting beside Stephens suddenly spoke, "The one who died here recently, Xia Ji, had some relations with the Parasitic Species 'Sagali'."

Her intelligence network was already operational, investigating the reasons for Xia Ji's presence and any leads related to the extraterrestrial races.

Stephens entered the conversation seriously, "From what we can see, the Parasitic Species haven't spared our side, as the chaotic situation in Zhai Liuzhou is to their benefit, and they can't remain indifferent. Still, we have only caught some minor characters, the same situation as in Nandu City."

"What about other high-ranking officials, including the Commander?"

Chen Fei, upon first seeing this Commander, dismissed any doubt of him being parasitized.

Infrared thermal imaging and X-ray imaging were the most effective means to detect Parasites.

"Sagali," the extraterrestrial race seeking to sustain chaos favorable to them, wouldn't just settle for minor characters.

The lack of significant findings today suggests deeper concealment and greater schemes.