novelSusiti Chapter 98: A Mission Worth $3
Chapter 98: A Mission Worth $3
Chapter 98 A Mission Worth 300,000 US Dollars
Today is the third day of training with Lu Ye, and he has come to the training room again.
This time, Anna didn't rush to make a move.
She tossed the hand brace to Lu Ye: "How are you feeling today?"
Lu Ye caught it: "It's alright."
"It's alright again."
"Otherwise what?"
Anna ignored his resistance, walked up to him, and pressed her hand on his shoulder.
Lu Ye's body stiffened slightly.
Anna withdrew her hand: "You overreacted."
Lu Ye: "Professional habit."
Anna chuckled: "You weren't a professional soldier before."
Lu Ye said calmly, "People change."
Anna looked at him: "But it's rare to see so many changes in such a short time."
Lu Ye fastened his gauntlets: "How much longer are you going to test me?"
Anna did not deny it: "Until I'm at ease."
"Then you may never feel at ease."
"Maybe."
As they spoke, the two got onto the mat.
This time, Anna played more aggressively than the previous two times.
Her attacks became faster and more cautious.
Lu Ye didn't delay. He knew that even with two points added to his physical fitness, he wasn't suited for endurance battles.
He has to finish within the first thirty seconds.
Anna feinted with her left hand and swept her right leg low. Lu Ye didn't block directly, but instead stepped to the side and cut in.
Anna immediately retreated.
Lu Ye took half a step forward, then suddenly stopped.
Anna thought he was about to launch a surprise attack, so she shifted her weight backward.
Lu Ye seized the moment, slid his right foot forward, grabbed her arm with his left hand, and pushed his shoulder through her defenses.
Anna reacted quickly, grabbing his wrist with her other hand.
Lu Ye did not break free, but instead turned around with her strength, stopping his right elbow an inch in front of her chest.
At the same time, his knee was already pressed against the outside of her thigh.
If the force continues, Anna will fall to the ground.
Anna stopped: "You won."
Lu Ye released his grip and stepped back: "Phone."
Anna did not answer immediately.
She looked at Lu Ye and suddenly said, "You don't need to come tomorrow."
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Lu Ye frowned: "What do you mean?"
Anna walked to the side and picked up a towel: "The mission has been assigned."
Lu Ye's eyes flickered.
Anna said, "Make sure you're well-rested during the day tomorrow. Bring the Black Scythe Squad to the command center at four o'clock in the afternoon."
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"I will tell you the specific tasks."
"We'll depart at 10 PM."
Lu Ye asked, "When will the mission begin?"
"It's rather long."
"How long?"
"We'll see how well you execute it."
Lu Ye paused for a moment, then said, "I understand."
Anna wiped her hands and continued, "The reward for this mission is three hundred thousand US dollars."
Lu Ye looked up: "Three hundred thousand?"
Anna: "To the Black Scythe Squad as a whole."
Lu Ye: "It seems to be more than just dangerous."
Anna didn't refute: "You can understand it that way."
Then she picked up a signed approval slip from the table next to her and handed it to him: "Take this."
Lu Ye took it: "What?"
"Procurement approval slip for the ordnance reserve area".
Anna said, "I know how your mercenary squad operates. Last time you went on a mission alone, I was able to cover your weapon and ammunition costs."
"Your entire team is involved this time, and I can't handle all the equipment."
"But with this permit, you can purchase any equipment and ammunition at the camp at 30% of the market price."
Anna continued, "Note that it's not a 30% discount at the campsite, it's a 30% discount at the market price."
"In addition, your existing weapons can be upgraded to the top configuration at the original price."
Lu Ye's brows twitched slightly. This thing was even more practical than giving money directly.
The equipment in the camp is already more expensive than the market price, so being able to get it at 30% of the market price is a huge saving. More importantly, existing weapons can be upgraded at the original price.
This will significantly boost the overall combat effectiveness of the Black Scythe Squad.
Lu Ye was a little puzzled as to why Anna would suddenly be so kind, so he asked directly, "Why?"
Anna said, "I don't want you to die out there because of poor equipment."
Lu Ye looked at her without saying anything, but Anna avoided his gaze and her tone returned to calm.
"Don't get me wrong. The mission requires you to complete it alive."
Lu Ye carefully put away the approval slip and solemnly said to Anna, "I accept this kindness."
Anna glanced at him: "Just accept it? Not even a thank you?"
Lu Ye paused for two seconds, then said, "Thank you."
Anna's lips twitched slightly.
"Go ahead. Be there at four o'clock tomorrow, don't be late."
Lu Ye turned to leave, but paused at the door.
Anna.
Anna looked at him.
Lu Ye said, "If you want to know anything, you can just ask."
But he added, "But I might not answer."
Anna: "What's the difference?"
Lu Ye: "At least it's more comfortable than going around in circles."
Anna looked at him: "I'll consider it."
Lu Ye nodded, pushed open the door, and left.
Anna stood there, looking down at her wrist.
There were still some red marks where Lu Ye had held me.
She said softly, "This is troublesome."
On his way back to the hospital, Lu Ye received a notification from the system.
[Triggering Mission: A Mission Worth 300,000 US Dollars]
[Task Description 1: This mission has fallen to you because of your special relationship with Anna. To dispel Anna's suspicions and live up to her expectations, you must complete this mission.]
[Task Description 2: Anna has noticed a special connection with you, so you must complete this task to win her favor!]
[Task Description 3: It's more than just favoritism! You, being the opportunist you are, have decided to cling tightly to Anna's coattails.]
[Task Rewards: 500 points, 2 attribute point, 1 skill point]
"Damn it, where am I being snobbish? If I were snobbish, I would have started this already!"
As Lu Ye complained, he arrived at the hospital to find the Black Scythe Squad members there.
Yuri was cleaning his gun—yes, a real gun! Ruslan leaned against the bed looking at the ammunition inventory, while Eugene fiddled with his terminal.
Artyom and Roman are arguing over a pack of cigarettes.
Yuri looked up when he saw Lu Ye return.
"What personal mission has Commander Anna given you this time?"
Lu Ye slammed the approval slip on the table: "Go to the command center at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon."
Yuri's smile vanished: "A mission has arrived?"
Lu Ye nodded: "We'll leave at ten o'clock tonight."
Ruslan asked, "The prize money?"
"Three hundred thousand US dollars."
The room fell silent instantly.
Roman whispered, "Three hundred thousand?"
Artyom whistled: "This price doesn't sound like a good thing."
Eugene picked up the approval slip, glanced at it, and his expression changed: "Armium procurement approval slip."
Yuri took it, and frowned after reading it.
"30% off market price? Upgrade existing weapons to top-of-the-line specifications at full price?"
Ruslan sat up straight immediately: "Really?"
Lu Ye: "It was given to me by Anna."
Roman looked at Lu Ye: "She's really good to you."
Artyom: "The extraordinary battlefield relationship is confirmed."
Lu Ye: "Shut up."
Yuri carefully put away the approval slip, his expression turning serious: "Go to the ordnance and defense area tomorrow morning."
Ruslan grinned: "This time I'm going to go all out."
Eugene: "Prepare for the unknowns of the mission. Long-range maneuvering, nighttime infiltration, complex communications, possibly requiring demolition and medical assistance."
Roman nodded: "I'll make a list."
Yuri looked at Lu Ye: "You've thought it through too. The snipers need to be upgraded this time."
Lu Ye nodded: "Understood."
the next morning.
The entire Black Scythe Squad went to the basement level for a large-scale equipment purchase.
It was the same skinny old man wearing reading glasses. When he saw the group of six, his mouth stretched to the back of his head in a wide grin.
He'd seen this kind of thing many times before; this kind of group trip was clearly a large-scale purchase before a mission. But his smile vanished instantly.
He saw the approval slip Anna had written and muttered under his breath, "Damn it, this job won't make much money!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Ye and the others burst into laughter, "Then there's still a chance to make a profit!"
"Making a small profit is a loss! You guys don't know anything!"
"What's your relationship with her? This kind of approval slip is quite rare." The gaunt old man glanced at everyone, and then, seeing that everyone was looking at Lu Ye, he turned his gaze to Lu Ye.
"Uh, just a normal battlefield relationship."
"Haha! Haha!" Everyone burst into laughter again.
The gaunt old man looked at everyone and said, "Who wants to go first!"
Lu Ye stared speechlessly at Yuri and the other four, their fingers all pointing at him.
"Okay! I'll go first."
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