Psychics don't die from gunfire

Chapter 543 Good things are coming soon
Song Shi asked Xia Le: "How valuable is this conference?"

"Very high." Xia Le whispered, "First, it is organized by the General Security Bureau. Having a background endorsement is essentially an act of establishing its own authority."

Song understood clearly.

The judges are naturally nobler than the contestants and are not on the same level.

"Secondly, the event itself is of high standard. It is held every three years and attracts a large number of potential customers each time. For a security contractor, getting a good ranking is no less than a huge advertising matrix. In order to save publicity costs and increase exposure, almost all high-end security contractors will participate now."

I have some impression of it, as if I have heard of it.

Song Shixin thought.

However, this kind of competition that requires participation by company groups had nothing to do with me as an individual business owner in my previous life. No wonder my impression of it is vague.

"What did Chakoro say?" Song Shi asked.

"The commander said you are the president." Xia Le answered immediately.

"——The World's No. 1 Security Conference."

Song Shi returned the data slate to the mercenary, looked around at everyone, and spoke briefly.

"【Nine Defense】, confirmed to participate."

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"Xia Le, help me compile the information of the world's number one security conference."

Song Shi was halfway through his words when he noticed the other person's smiling face and reacted. He relaxed and slid into the boss chair: "Okay, it looks like you've been prepared for a long time. Then I'm too lazy to read it, just tell me directly."

"Got it, President!"

Xia Le clapped his hands vigorously, and with a swish, the office curtains automatically fell down, leaving only a tiny gap, and the chandelier went out. The darkness lasted for less than a second, and the next moment, as if a lamppost was lit on a stage, the ceiling partially opened, and a screen hung down.

"Information? No, no, no, I've already finished the PPT!" Xia Le said complacently, "Considering that you don't have an artificial eye, I asked the engineering team to modify some of the office structures, such as this screen! It's easier to watch!"

Song Shi praised: "Well done."

"Well, please look here."

Xia Le began to explain.

"The No. 1 Security Conference in the World has a history of 46 years. In the early days, it was not called this name. It was just an event of the General Security Bureau that was more of a friendly exchange. It adopted an invitation system and only invited organizations with a good reputation with the General Security Bureau to participate."

Photos were switching on the screen, showing both polite people in formal attire and armed personnel. From the expressions of the people in the photos, one could get a glimpse of the friendly atmosphere of the time.

"Everything changed when Paddy Morse took over."

A new photo popped up, showing a middle-aged man staring at the camera, with a tough face and messy short hair, which made him look even more stern. It made people wonder if he was missing a cigar in his mouth.

Corporate Alliance Security Bureau, current director general.

Fifth Ring [Consensus], “Regeneration of Mental Imagery”, Paddy Morse.

He used tough tactics to clear out a group of security bureau members, and managed to keep some of the security bureau's independence from the infiltration of giant companies. Although he only went so far and couldn't go any further - in front of the nine giant companies that were like gods, even a fifth ring could not be omnipotent.

"After he took over as director of the General Administration fifteen years ago, he promoted a series of internal reforms. The 'World's No. 1 Security Conference' is one of them. He hopes to use this measure to strengthen the authority of the General Security Administration."

Xia Le paused and added, "The relationship between Paddy Morse and us has always been rather delicate."

Song Shi nodded slightly.

"In the third year after he took over, the original exchange activity was renamed the 'World's No. 1 Security Conference', and the participation system was changed from an invitation system to a registration and review system. In order to create momentum and attract participation from all parties, Paddy's bargaining chip was the Security Bureau's strategic partner quota." Song Shi stroked the pen on the table.

The Security Bureau's strategic partner quota, even if only the simplest point is mentioned, the priority contracting rights for the Security Bureau's projects, this contains huge benefits. It is used as a gimmick. No, it is a real reward, so there is no need to worry about no one coming to participate.

I'm afraid that those companies would gather together to call for a joint boycott in indignation, and then they would be impatient and secretly sign up.

"Thanks to this, the first session was a great success. It had the momentum and traffic it wanted, and the Security Bureau also got what it wanted - its initial authority in the field of security assurance."

“Who was the first champion?”

Song Shi suddenly spoke.

Xia Le replied: "【Time Sequence Passage】."

"To be precise, it is a subsidiary of Time Pass that specializes in security contracting and military employment. I'll just refer to it as Time Pass."

"It turned out to be the first one?" This surprised Song Shi a little: "Twelve years ago. At that time, Time-Sequence Communication had only been a giant enterprise for six or seven years."

But soon, he came to his senses.

"That's right. Time-Sequenced Pass' business scope already includes security contracting. As a newly promoted giant enterprise, it needs to further build its reputation and consolidate its position."

And the title of "strategic partner" of the Security Bureau is naturally sufficient.

"You really understand." Xia Le gave a thumbs up: "Yes, it is said that at that time, the board of directors of [Chronological Pass] issued a death order and assembled a super elite team at all costs, and won the first championship."

Song Shi casually threw down his pen and said, "Every three years, in twelve years, we will be attending the Fourth World Security Conference."

"Do you think we have a chance of winning this championship?"

"Uh." Xia Le blinked and said cautiously: "I heard the roar of the battleship's engine?"

Song Shi curled his lips in dissatisfaction.

"What's the format like?"

"They are basically group events. The specific content changes every session, but generally they are still simulated offense and defense. There are real swords and guns, and there are many casualties every session."

"Yeah." Song Shi nodded: "After all, it's the 'best in the world', so how can there be no blood?"

"Quality is more important than quantity." The young man stared at the introduction on the screen, which showed that each participating team was limited to 100 people: "We will select 40 people to participate."

"Do you have any candidates in mind now?" Xia Le asked obediently.

Song Shi thought for a moment and called out some names, including No. 5, gold coin and skull mask.

"Well, there are still not enough experts to keep the place under control." He sighed.

Chakoro sent three third-ring psychics and members of the Enlightened who were not third-ring but whose actual combat power was comparable to that level to the [Nine Defenses]. Including himself, there was one fifth-level unit, three fourth-level units, and two-digit third-level units below.

To be honest, for a security contractor, this level of force is definitely not low. Even if I exclude myself, the remaining people are qualified to lead a local hot war.

Unfortunately, although it is not low, it is definitely not particularly strong.
Song Shi dialed the number.

"Chu Tonglu, there is good news, come quickly."

(End of this chapter)