Chapter 1378 The Crucible (Part 1)

April 29, 2223

At 10 o'clock in the morning, a number of light and shadow screens were erected on the street, and many people began to stop and watch.

"Good morning, dear citizens. I am Jill, the secretary of the 5th Public Security Management Section!"

Jill smiled and looked at the screen, and many citizens immediately showed disgusted and disgusted expressions.

"For the recent cases of mutants going berserk, first of all, on behalf of the entire Operations Section, I apologize to you all!"

Jill bowed slightly and said with a relaxed expression.

"Please don't blame all mutants for the cases caused by these individual mutants. Our Operations Department has issued a series of relevant mutant physical examination rules. In the near future, most mutants will be tested for physical mutation genes, which will effectively investigate and find out the cause."

In just two weeks, 15 cases of mutants going berserk occurred in society. Many people are wondering whether there are any problems with the mutants' genes as they grow older, but Congress has always strictly stated that there are no problems. Recently, Jill, the secretary of Section 5, often makes TV speeches, but basically every day he speaks the same words, and many people are tired of listening to them.

"Sir, you are a mutant!"

A mutant who stepped into the store, just wanted to enter the store, and saw many people looking at him with strange eyes. He grabbed the collar of the bar manager with some anger.

"What the hell do you mean?"

For a while, many people were taking pictures. The mutant clenched his fists angrily, but finally let go of the manager. He turned and left the store. At this time, everyone felt as if they were safe and breathed a sigh of relief.

In just two weeks, 15 incidents of mutants going berserk have caused 39 deaths, 310 injuries, and some street facilities have been damaged, and some shops have collapsed directly.

There are more and more criticisms of mutants in society. Many people do not believe in Congress. Many people will avoid mutants when they encounter some mutants when traveling, and some people are even unwilling to hire mutants because hiring mutants may damage their business.

Such a consensus cannot be reached overnight, but it is a manifestation of the intensified contradictions between mutants and ordinary people for a long time. Some sociologists have called on everyone not to be hostile to each other. Mutants are not terrible. What is terrible is the consequences of mutual hostility.

However, no matter what, hostility towards mutants has begun to spread everywhere in the city. For a long time, mutants have had countless conflicts with many ordinary people because of their strong physical abilities and the ability to use superpowers. Ordinary people are always the ones who suffer. This often happens before the mutant law is specifically determined. Ordinary people are afraid of mutants.

When the city environment began to improve and the crime rate decreased, the mutant law had been basically revised, and mutants began to be bound by the law. If they fought with ordinary people, no matter what the reason was, mutants would definitely be severely punished.

However, after the city settled down, mutants took away most people's jobs. Many businessmen only recruited mutants in order to save labor costs more efficiently. Ordinary people's resentment against mutants was not a one-day or two-day process.

This year, the regulations introduced by Congress reduced the income of mutants. Unprecedentedly, most people in the city supported this approach.

"Asshole!"

Bang

Accompanied by a burst of shattering sounds, the mutant who had just been rejected by a restaurant was refused entry again. He kicked the glass at the door of the store. For a while, many people present looked at the mutant in horror. In less than a few minutes, the 5th Section patrolling on the street arrived at the scene.

After understanding the incident, the mutant was only sentenced to pay 30 yuan for breaking the glass and 20 yuan for cleaning fees, including a fine of 50 yuan for open street damage.

"Sir, if you have anything to worry about, why don't you come to our Operations Department? We have a lot of vacancies here. Do you want me to take you there now?"

The mutant looked at several people from Section 5 persuading him, and felt a little subtle in his heart, but he turned and left the next second, went directly to a snack shop on the street, bought some things casually and left.

The Operations Department did not control this kind of voice, but let it go. For those merchants who refused mutants to enter the store, it had already violated the commercial law that no merchant could refuse customers to enter the store for any discriminatory reasons.

The Operations Department has issued an order requiring all members of the Operations Department to persuade them to join the Operations Department when dealing with some mutant incidents.

More mutants chose to bear and endure, because many mutants are quite rational. Many of them know that this is a means of the Operations Department, and they want to control themselves within the scope that the Operations Department can control, but most mutants are unwilling to do so.

10:39 AM

Gill had just finished his TV speech and was happily watching the special recruits who had joined Section 5 and were studying in the Operations Section. The only places where the special recruits of the Operations Section could go were Section 5 and Section 3. Currently, 1,398 mutants were being trained in the Operations Section's school. After only three months, they could patrol the streets, and then study while working, waiting for the annual Operations Section exam.

The door to the room was knocked open, and Alpha walked in. Gil stood up and pointed at the numbers on the light and shadow screen. Today, more than 30 mutants have registered their information, waiting for review and approval for special recruitment.

"Section Chief, it looks good. I predict that by next year, our 5th Section will have tens of thousands of mutants, so basically there will be no problem in any social conflict cases."

Alpha hummed and sat on the sofa. Jill poured Alpha a cup of tea.

"That's not a good sign Jill!"

Alpha said, and Gil understood what Alpha was going to say.

"Seizing this opportunity to control this dangerous force is our primary goal. Lord Tang Rao has made it clear."

Alpha said yes. This is indeed a good opportunity, but the principle of fairness has been completely destroyed. Originally, Alpha just wanted to rectify the chaotic group of mutants and grade these mutants through a notarized examination, but this motion was proposed. Soon after, it was used by many people, firstly for employment in the city, and secondly, to better control the mutant population.

This group, which accounts for less than 1% of the city, has the power to destroy the city. However, they are now experiencing unfair treatment. The examination for grading mutants is still going on, and there are already a large number of mutants. After taking the exam, you will know your corresponding level.

"Section Chief, do you want to have dinner together later?"

Alpha shook his head.

"I'll go home and eat. I've finished the work at hand."

After saying that, Alfa got up. Recently, Alfa always drives the helicopter home to eat. He is no longer in the dormitory at night. Moreover, he has put down some of the work at hand. Instead of completing some work beyond the quota every day, he does it every day. Looking for new problems to solve, the entire 5 subjects are now easier than ever.

Gil could tell that Alpha was starting to change.

"By the way, Gil, have you found the person I asked you to find this morning?"

Jill nodded.

"Of course the section chief has been waiting below for a long time and is now helping with the exam."

Alpha pressed his slightly dizzy head, and Jill was a little surprised, because this was not like the usual Alpha who would forget things.

"Tell him to come up."

Alpha, who originally planned to leave the headquarters and go home early, returned to the section chief's office. After she sat down, she just turned on the light and shadow screen. On it was a dense collection of information about members of the administrative department. Alpha had recently been checking the information of all members of the administrative department after work. , watch them one after another, and for those who are capable, Alpha will record them.

Finally, after searching around, Alpha sensed something strange. The clerk named Tamai, whom Alpha had met several times in the past, had held many positions within Section 5, and had recommended many people to the position. And these People are quite capable.

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"Come in."

"Business Department No. 05025854289, currently the captain of the 21st local team in District 118, Tamai is here to report, Lord Alpha!"

Alpha nodded and motioned for Tamai to sit down. He sat on a chair nearby, looking a little nervous. Alpha smiled and stood up and walked over, handing him a cigarette.

"District 16 currently only has acting regional officers. Are you interested in joining District 16?"

Tamai was a little surprised for a moment. Just as he was about to get up, Alpha pushed him back to the chair.

"Relax, I'm just looking for a quick chat with you."

Tamai became a little embarrassed. Indeed, he was very scared because the secretary asked him to come directly without notifying him of what was going on. Recently, Tamai did get close to some people from gambling establishments in District 118. But Tamai only went out to play with his girlfriend Baleka, and he had good relations with many local people. He felt that maybe because of this, he might be dismissed.

“You’ve promoted a lot of people in recent years and they’ve done a great job in a lot of areas.”

Tamai doesn't know what Alpha wants to do, but the 5 subjects have been loosened a lot recently. Because Alpha has changed, the 5 subjects are not as efficient as before. This is Tamai's most intuitive feeling.

"Why don't you recommend yourself?"

Alpha asked. Tamai thought for a while and then lowered his head and put his hands on his legs into fists.

"I don't have the talent Alpha-sama."

Alpha smiled and nodded. It is true that Tamai has not made any achievements over the years. Even the members of his team are relatively loose and have been punished by their superiors several times.

"Why do you think those people can do good things in the position you put them in?"

Alpha asked and Tamai looked up.

"For example, this guy named Loyle was originally just an ordinary section officer. You suggested that he serve as a squad leader in a hidden crime area. He immediately solved many cases after he went there and was quickly promoted. The regional officer is still serving as a case consultant for other regional officers. How did you know that he could solve it in the past? "

Tamai was a little surprised and then spoke.

"Loier used to be in the team and always liked to tell us about those crime movies. When he was on patrol, he liked to observe people on the street, and he would infer some people's daily behaviors and what was in the textbooks. The inference is a little different, he even knows what each of us wants to eat and what we carry with us every day.”

Alpha nodded and transferred another person who is now a regional officer. His name is Luo Yong. Since he went to District 89, the team he led in District 89 has been very efficient in work. Later, Luo Yong was promoted to After becoming a regional section officer, the work efficiency of the entire 89th District is much higher than that of the surrounding districts. Alpha has a strong impression, because there is almost no effort when going to the 89th District to guide the work. The section officers handle things very efficiently and with high accuracy. very high.

"Luo Yong likes to take notes, and he is very chatty. He always works hard on some procedural issues and how to deal with them more efficiently. He always talks to others about how to deal with them more efficiently, but there are not many people at that time. Listen to him, he taught me a lot when I was working as a special section officer.”

"how about you?"

Alpha asked again and Tamai shook her head.

"I'm very stupid, Alpha-sama. It was only the third time I was admitted to the Acting Department, and I don't think I have much talent."

"Go to District 16 to serve as a regional section officer. I will hand over at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning."

Tamai's eyes widened in surprise, looking at Alpha in disbelief.

"Alpha-sama, I am like this"

"It's not up to you to decide whether you have talent or not. If you are really not suitable, I will remove you."

As he spoke, Alpha immediately edited Tamai's information and directly promoted him from squad captain to regional officer in District 16. Tamai stood up excitedly and bowed deeply.

"I will definitely manage the security of District 16, Lord Alpha!"

Alpha smiled and nodded.

"Just relax."

After saying that, Alpha turned around and started walking, and Tamai followed quickly.

"Lord Alpha, there is something I want to say."

Alpha lit a cigarette and took a drag before nodding.

"Does Mr. Alpha have any personal matters recently? Because Mr. Alpha usually arranges some work in advance, but now?"

"It will return to its original self after a while, do it well Tamai! Although you have no talent, you can see the strengths in others."

Tamai was a little excited. In everyone's eyes, Tamai was just ordinary. His work was mediocre, he didn't have any outstanding performance, and he was even much inferior to other colleagues.

As soon as Alpha walked to the door of the secretary's office, Gil came out. He saw Tamai opposite and asked.

"Section Chief, Tamai doesn't have much ability. Is it really okay for you to rashly let him go to District 16 as a regional section officer?"

"Am I the section chief or are you the section chief? Gil, have you been a little too talkative lately? It doesn't match your past personality."

Jill laughed and shook her head.

"Don't make trouble, President, I just want to do things well, because Mr. Tang Rao said that if I can work seriously for ten years, he will let me retire. I want to work in a flower shop."

Alpha sighed and patted Jill on the shoulder.

"Don't take what those bastards say too seriously. Ten years from now it could be the next decade."

Alpha started running quickly, and at this time Tamai also came over and bowed.

"Lord Gill!"

"Come in with me, and I'll tell you the specific handover process tomorrow. Tamay, I'll tell you the truth. You don't have the ability to manage District 16. I don't know what the section chief likes about you. Anyway, do your best!"

Tamai hummed and followed Gil into the office.

Alpha had already boarded the lift and rushed home as fast as possible because she knew her sister Nia was still waiting for her. In less than 20 minutes, the lift had landed on Angus' lawn. .

"So slow, sister!"

Niya seems to have completed today's exercise, and her skin is still shiny. Her skin has turned a little whiter. With the help of Su Li, the mutant people in Lightning Construction who followed Niya to cause trouble were finally sentenced to the agricultural base. After working for a year and three months, Niya visited everyone. No one blamed Niya. Niya also made an agreement with them that when they came out of the agricultural base, they would start a mutant guild together. We can still gather together, but Niya wants to surprise and impress everyone.

Alpha took off his uniform after leaving the landing gear. Like Nia, he was wearing a black sports vest. Nia was already doing warm-up exercises.

"It's okay, no sister!"

"You can start anytime!"

Niya suddenly jumped over and struck with her fist. Alpha easily jumped back and dodged her sister's fist easily.

"No, Nia!"

The next second Nia was sitting on the ground, looking at a finger raised by Alpha, she pouted.

"You might as well use your fists."

"If you want to lie back down, you can!"

Niya stood up with a smile.

"For mutants, fighting is not simply punching, kicking, fighting or other fighting techniques, but using the least amount of effort to defeat the opponent in the shortest time. This is different from skillful fighting. Mutants' There is no skill in fighting, because the fighting process will be accompanied by intense physical energy consumption, and controlling the balanced consumption of the body to achieve the maximum effect is what mutants should pursue. "

"Anyway, just defeat the opponent, right?"

Alpha closed his eyes and laughed helplessly. Nia jumped up again, but this time Alpha swung his fist. Nia stopped for a moment and did not attack. Instead, she avoided Alpha's fist, but the next second Nia saw that her knee had already hit her.

"Sister!"

Nia stopped suddenly and her head still hit Alpha's knee. She pressed her aching forehead and grinned.

"Sister, why do you know what I'm going to do?"

"Because I'm your sister."

Nia pouted.

"What exactly is the power of God? Is it possible for me to awaken?"

Alpha shook his head.

"Go on, your movements are too simple and rough, which will consume most of the unnecessary strength. It is easy to become slow and dull due to physical fatigue, and the strength will also decrease."

Alpha taught Nia everything seriously. Since her parents have agreed, Alpha has no scruples. She plans to teach her sister well, but Nia's alienated genes grow too slowly. Although she may not be able to reach her level, she only needs to continue to hone her skills and should be able to reach a certain level.

"Sister, why are you so absent-minded? Did something happen?" Nia asked, and Alpha stopped and sat on the lawn. "Nia, what are your plans with your friends?" Alpha asked, and Nia immediately started talking nonstop. When they finished working at the eastern agricultural base, they would form a mutant guild together, and then each of them would do their own things, so that they could still be like before. "What are you going to do?" Alpha asked, and Nia said after thinking for a while. "I haven't thought about it yet. Anyway, it's hard to find a job now, and it seems that many people are prejudiced against mutants." Alpha stood up with some emotion and looked into the distance. She wanted to do something, but at this juncture, perhaps nothing could be done. "Eat first, take a break after eating, and I will teach you again."

11:45 in the morning

In the sandy barrier area, some slowly moving convoys appeared. At this time, accompanied by a burst of gunfire, the moving convoy slowly stopped. In a small town near the Altan Ula Mountains, many people rushed out and approached with weapons.

"Take everything off the car, otherwise you will not survive. All women stay."

Agata sat in the co-pilot seat of a jeep. She lifted her veil, and many people around laughed at once. There were 30 vehicles, including several trucks with cargo boxes.

These robbers didn't know where such a convoy came from, but before the convoy arrived, someone had already come back on a motorcycle to report the news.

"Do it!"

While Agata was speaking, the men in the cars behind him suddenly jumped out of the car. For a while, gunfire rang out, but the next second, these robbers were terrified because all those who rushed out were mutants.

Screams were heard everywhere. Agatha lit a cigarette and sat in the car, watching the one-sided massacre leisurely. In less than a few seconds, hundreds of people who blocked the road and robbed were dead. The leader of a car behind him immediately spoke.

"Kill anyone you see."

A large number of mutants emerged in the dilapidated town not far away, and Agatha stood up.

"Is it necessary to do this?"

"Of course it is necessary. Our whereabouts cannot be exposed."

Agatha said nothing more. They were about to go to the experimental base of the Action Department outside the Eastern Guard Station, launch a surprise attack on the experimental base, destroy everything in the experimental base, and then evacuate. The wise man had said that the time was only half an hour at most. If the problem could not be solved within half an hour, there would be big trouble.

Everyone also knew that this journey was not safe. According to intelligence, there were 500 members of Section 3 stationed in the experimental base, more than 50 mutants, including three directors, and the former agricultural base manager Ye Chunwang.

This time, more than 400 well-trained mutants were dispatched. The battle plan has been drawn up, and many people feel excited, because the Operations Department is an extremely disgusting object for many people.

The three directors are all powerful mutants, but not so powerful that they are invincible. The 16 leaders will hold these directors with some elite mutants under their command, while the other mutants will carry out destruction and cleaning.

The wise man has repeatedly promised that when they launch an attack, a signal jammer will be activated, and the situation of the experimental base will not be transmitted back. The attack is launched in the middle of the night, which is safer and more reliable.

The 16 leaders discussed for a long time, and finally agreed after seeing the feasibility of the battle plan, and the Hillman family also promised that as long as they completed this operation, they would give them more advanced equipment.

The conditions offered are very tempting, so all the leaders decided to go. In recent years, the Operations Department has rarely been active in the Barrier Area, and the leaders also know this.

Agata stared at the town opposite quietly. The riot had stopped, but many people who had gone there had not returned yet. She frowned slightly, as if she knew what was going on. Soon, she heard a series of women screaming.

"Let's go over and take a look."

The leaders in the car behind got off with a smile, and Agata glanced at them.

"Idiots, you still have such a small thing in your head at this time."

"What does it matter? Anyway, we still have 10 days to arrive."

Agata closed her eyes. She didn't know what was going on. Every time she saw this kind of thing, she always felt uncomfortable. She was obviously used to it. The reason why she had to take a long way to go there was so that she would not be discovered. .

However, Agata did not object to this attack. She still remembered the tragic situation in Jizhigrad and the moment when Lao Cheng died. Agata laughed.

"eye for eye."

"Boss, what if we get caught?"

The person driving next to him asked, and Agata laughed and patted him on the shoulder.

"I'll kill you if you get caught."

The few men who were still in the car at this time felt shuddering. Their leader Agata was indeed a ruthless woman. Everyone was afraid of her, but sometimes Agata made them all feel that she was not bad.

"If you want to do it, do it with absolute certainty. Don't think too much. Just kill the people you see in that base. After all, we are all a group of pathetic criminals. Do what you should do as criminals. As long as it’s done, don’t forget that night in Jizhigrad.”

Agata said, taking out a cigarette from her arms, lighting it carefully and exhaling a puff of smoke. She knew very well that no matter what, she would never be able to return to the sun. Since there was no way to return to the sun, Just wallowing in darkness is the most rational and correct choice.