Since The Red Moon Appeared - Chapter 10
Chapter 10
On his way back to his apartment in Chen Jing’s car, Lu Xin skimmed through the documents she gave him.
Name: Lu Xin
Age: 23
Ability assessment: Grade C
Psyche mutation: Spider Style
Patrol Area: Qinggang Second Satellite City
Lu Xin finished reading the documents. Generally, it mentioned that he was recruited by the Qinggang City Security Department. He was considered as a supernumerary, and his scope of duties included cooperating with the special operations team to deal with some “psyche corruption” investigation and removal work. Accordingly, the team would be responsible for guiding him, training him, and helping him to better control his abilities and prevent him from getting “out of control”.
The most attractive thing was that, although he was a supernumerary, his salary was extremely generous at 5,000 yuan a month.
For each field trip, he would get an additional allowance, which was determined based on the task of the assignment.
…
“If you agree to be recruited by us, then you need to sign this document…”
Chen Jing, with one hand on the steering wheel, handed another document to Lu Xin and said, “After signing the document, you will be one of the members of our action group. You’ll be directly under me, and I will arrange for you to carry out some psyche mutation cleanup work.
“Of course, this is only considered temporary recruitment. The real recruitment will require you to pass the examination…”
“…”
“I can’t be considered as an officially recruited member yet?”
Lu Xin subconsciously felt insecure. However, after thinking about it, he eventually took the pen.
What comforted him was that the document did not say that only 50% of the salary was given before the transfer, which was good.
Although Lu Xin decided to sign on with this treatment alone, before signing his name, he still couldn’t help but ask, “Generally speaking, what’s the main task… of our work?”
“The investigation and cleanup of special corruption sources!”
Chen Jing replied seriously, “After the Red Moon event, many corruption events occurred due to the psyche mutants. Some have already erupted while some are still under supervision. Some have not yet been discovered by us. Your work will be to head over to these corrupted areas after being notified by us. You have to investigate the source of corruption or get rid of it immediately.
“Of course, there might be other subtasks, which will be determined based on the general situation.”
Lu Xin asked cautiously, “Can I reject under special circumstances?”
This question caused Chen Jing to fall silent for a moment.
“You’re still considered a non-official member. You can refuse or accept others’ commissions, as long as it does not conflict with our interest.”
She thought about it before continuing, “However, I would prefer you to be prepared!
“Because some of the problems that we need to step in to solve include vicious and terrifying events.
“In that case, for us, these events have some risk and uncertainty. For ordinary people, these could be considered to be disastrous and at risk of death. Not to mention resistance, when they encounter these problems, they wouldn’t even have the opportunity to call for help. Unknowingly, they would be killed by the corruption, and even more terribly… become a monster.
“And for Qinggang City, after the Red Moon event, every ordinary person is worth cherishing and protecting.”
“…”
Lu Xin’s expression turned serious after he heard her response. He lowered his head and signed on the paper.
Chen Jing was a little shocked. “After hearing about the danger, you signed on more firmly instead?”
“As much as I can, it’s right for me to help others!”
Lu Xin smiled embarrassedly. “When I was in the orphanage, the dean said to me, after that event, many lives were taken from the world. There was a collapse of order, a regression in civilization. Everyone experienced a nightmare. If the surviving people continue to focus on non-stop fighting and killing, then we may never go back to the life in the past…
“Although I don’t know what life was like in the past, I think he’s right!”
“…”
Chen Jing looked at Lu Xin strangely.
Although his words meant well, it seemed a little out of character for him to say so.
However, in the end, she smiled and spoke no more.
She collected the signed document, then took a box and passed it to him.
Inside the box was an identification document, a black satellite phone, and… a revolver, as well as two boxes of bullets.
“What’s this?”
Lu Xin was slightly surprised.
Chen Jing then calmly introduced, “The phone is used to facilitate our communication. In the future, if there’s anything, I will inform you through this phone. You can also find me through it. The only number saved is mine.
“The document will allow you to get the cooperation of some departments if necessary and help to make your work more convenient.
“The firearm is for your own self-defense. It’s also the weapon for members of the Level One Special Operations Group.”
“…”
Lu Xin glanced at the gun, and his heart skipped.
He knew how strict the gun ban was in the city now, and this action group actually directly issued him a gun?
Moreover, Chen Jing told him that the gun was used for his self-defense.
In other words, this gun wasn’t meant entirely for work?
At first thought, it seemed a little unbelievable. After all, he was a psyche mutant in their eyes. Moreover, Lu Xin knew that, although Chen Jing was very restrained and knew how to deal with people, from her subtle expressions, she still treated him as a person with several split personalities and had the risk of losing control…
Why did she issue him a gun?
“Before you officially join the Special Operations Group, I need to tell you something serious!”
Chen Jing turned around and looked very serious.
“In addition to the usual corruption incidents, it’s also very important to protect yourself in your normal life!
“If you encounter any difficulties or trouble, I give you three kinds of advice.
“First, report to the Guard Office in the second city.
“Second, call me directly!
“Third, use firearms to deal with it!
“As a matter of principle, unless it’s a last resort, we don’t recommend you to use your abilities.”
“…”
Lu Xin slowly figured it out after hearing what Chen Jing said.
Perhaps she gave him a gun as she thought he had the risk of losing control.
Because at some point, if he was forced to resolve the problem with it, the damage caused by the disruption would be much lower than if he used his own “ability”. It would be much easier to control too…
They gave him a gun because they were afraid of him!
That’s right. People should usually be wary of me.
…
Meanwhile, a sound was heard in Chen Jing’s earphones. “Information shows that since the Moon Orphanage was re-established, he has been funding it. Perhaps because he’s also an orphan, he’s very sympathetic to those children. However, Team Leader Chen, accepting and guiding the observed into the action group is very risky. Are you sure you want to do this?”
“Yes!”
Chen Jing didn’t bother explaining.
She took the risk to personally interview the observed individual to make some judgments up close.
And she trusted her instincts!
“Major Chen, isn’t this a little… too hasty?”
The voice in the earphones was still a little hesitant. “At the very least, we should bring him down to the main city for a final assessment to determine the chances of him losing control…
“After all, he is…”
“…”
“I will make a separate report to Professor Bai after I return!” Chen Jing said firmly and took off her earphones, looking a little annoyed.
A bunch of people full of talk and no action!
Before determining his stability, how could she risk bringing him to the main city?
As for determining his risk of losing control, were they trying to say that he was a schizophrenic and prone to problems?
Yet, which individual they recruited was normal?
If he was considered crazy just by the basis that he was found with schizophrenic potential, then if she showed the video of the people hiding and doing the evaluation, they would definitely freak out.
On a document which she didn’t show Lu Xin, his risk assessment was: 75%.
According to the standards of the existing world, anyone with an assessed risk of 80% would not be recruited.
If the risk reached 90%, one would have to be prepared to deal with the clean-up.
If the risk reached 95%, even if the person didn’t do anything, he would be released to the wild or simply killed!
…
If the camera was handed over to those people, she was sure that Lu Xin’s risk assessment would exceed 80%.
Or even 90%!
However, Chen Jing knew that she made the right choice.
The obstacles in the reconstruction of civilization were beyond imagination.
Ambitious mining companies, technological churches, knights that roamed the wilderness…
And the psyche monsters that hid in the crowd…
All of these unstable elements might bring a great threat to the high city walls at any time!
With Qinggang’s army, it would be impossible to defend against them…
…
It was very difficult to convince someone without using their abilities. It would be more difficult to convince a group of people.
Therefore, Chen Jing didn’t intend to convince them but do what she thought was necessary.
She always firmly believed that the problem Qinggang was facing was not about who to choose, as there was no choice!
Only a madman could fight a monster!