The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

Chi Zhengyang raised his hand, gesturing for Chen Feng to come in, and then closed the door.

"sit."

His words were concise and clear.

Chen Feng made no unnecessary movements. He pulled out a chair opposite his desk, sat down upright with his back straight and his hands resting flat on his knees.

He didn't ask any questions, but simply waited quietly for orders.

This extreme calmness and composure caused Qian Lao and the others, who had just been in a state of turmoil, to subconsciously quiet down and turn their probing gazes toward Chi Zhengyang.

Chi Zhengyang tapped his fingers lightly on the table, breaking the silence.

"In H City, Otamura, a monster has appeared and attacked our laboratory."

He was concise and to the point.

"Based on intelligence analysis, it can be basically confirmed that it is the servant-level monster from Wasteland Era, the Moonlight Cat Demon."

Chen Feng raised an eyebrow; in that instant, countless questions flooded his mind.

But in the end, he chose to remain silent.

Chi Zhengyang continued, "You will have detailed information on your terminal."

"Now, I need you to leave immediately and head to City H."

"You have three tasks."

"First, kill it."

"Second, secretly retrieve the monster's corpse and preserve its integrity as much as possible."

"Third, this matter must be carried out in secrecy. Everyone involved must sign a confidentiality agreement. We absolutely must not cause public panic!"

Chi Zhengyang looked directly into Chen Feng's eyes.

This is the first real combat mission since the Spark Squad was established. The target is a monster from another world!

Old Qian couldn't help but interject, his voice tense: "Young Chen, this thing is no ordinary matter!"

"The information says it's extremely fast, and its claws are incredibly sharp, capable of piercing even thin metal plates. This isn't a game; you don't get a second chance..."

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Chen Feng interrupted Qian Lao, his response so quick and decisive, as if it were muscle memory.

These six words resonated deeply.

The four elderly people in the office were all taken aback by his absolute confidence.

Chi Zhengyang stared at him for a moment, then added in a deep voice, "For this mission, you can bring your team members, or you can choose a few good people from among those you know."

"In H City, there will also be dedicated personnel to fully cooperate with you."

He paused, then emphasized his words.

"Remember, in reality, we have zero combat data on this kind of monster, so never underestimate it."

All he can do now is offer a reminder.

However, Chen Feng slowly shook his head.

"Report."

I want to go alone.

Old Wei simply adjusted his glasses and remained silent.

The old shaman, who had been resting with his eyes closed, also opened his eyelids.

"What?"

A person?

Going to hunt real monsters—is that arrogance or madness?

"Nonsense!" Old Qian finally couldn't hold back and growled.

"This isn't a drill! People can really die!"

Mr. Qian almost slammed his fist on the table.

Just as it began, it was stopped by Old Man An who was standing to the side.

Old An shook his head slightly: "Alright, stop talking and listen to what Chen Feng himself has to say."

Chen Feng nodded to Elder An, his gaze remaining fixed on Chi Zhengyang once again.

His expression remained calm as he explained his decision in a statement of facts.

"I am confident that I can complete the task on my own."

"Moreover, if even I can't complete the mission, bringing more people along will only be suicide."

The office fell silent upon hearing this.

This statement sounds extremely arrogant, but upon closer examination, it reveals an extreme calmness and sense of responsibility.

Chen Feng activated his mental power, which was indeed deadly to the monster.

It's not that the existing weapons can't kill that monster, but if those weapons are used, the commotion will definitely be huge.

In that case, the cost of covering up the truth will be even greater.

Moreover, this matter absolutely cannot be delayed until dawn.

Otherwise, the news would sprout wings and fly everywhere.

Therefore, sending Chen Feng is the most suitable option.

Chi Zhengyang and Chen Feng stared at each other for a few seconds.

He nodded slowly.

"approve."

"However, you must always be careful. The prerequisite for completing the mission is your own safety."

"yes!"

Chen Feng stood up abruptly, gave a flawless military salute, then turned and left the office.

The door was gently closed, separating the inside from the outside.

Old Qian opened his mouth, but ultimately swallowed his words, slumped back onto the sofa in frustration, and let out a heavy sigh.

"This kid..."

Ignoring everyone's emotions, Chi Zhengyang picked up the red phone on the table and dialed a number.

"Received from H City Action Team, activate the 'Silence' contingency plan."

......

at the same time.

Located dozens of kilometers away from downtown H, in a remote village called Xiaotian.

Outside an experimental building bearing the sign "Institute of Agricultural Ecology," seven researchers in white lab coats slumped on the ground, panting heavily.

The heavy alloy door had been completely locked from the outside, and several deep scratch marks were visible on it, a shocking sight.

The lingering fear had not yet dissipated, and the relief of surviving the ordeal was quickly replaced by anger.

A slightly overweight middle-aged man pointed at a young researcher next to him and started cursing.

"Are you an idiot, Sun Haoze?! Of all things to throw, why did you have to throw your phone?!"

"Now look what's happened! We're stuck in this godforsaken place, how are we supposed to contact the higher-ups?!"

The young man, called Sun Haoze, looked aggrieved. His arm was wrapped in a simple bandage, and blood was still seeping out.

"Brother Li, that beast came straight for me!"

"I was scared too, so I just threw it instinctively. Besides, didn't you have a phone?"

The fat man, called Brother Li, was speechless for a moment, then stubbornly retorted.

"I...I...You know me, I'm just not compatible with those guys up there, they're cursed to kill me. How about I give you my phone and you make the call?"

"If you don't dare to say it, just say so. Why do you have to do all this?"

A bespectacled, refined-looking man nearby, who was tending to someone's wound, sighed.

"Alright, let's all keep quiet."

"The alarm system sent out the highest level alert the moment we were in trouble. The surveillance isn't just for show; the higher-ups must have already known what was happening here."

"All we can do now is wait, wait for someone from above to come over."

His words calmed the argument down.

The group fell silent; the atmosphere was heavy.

A timid female researcher couldn't resist peering inside through the small bulletproof glass window in the door.

The experimental hall was in complete disarray, and in the center, three snow-white monsters were thrashing about frantically, scratching at the sturdy alloy door with their claws, making a piercing noise.

It looks like a cat, but it's a size bigger than an adult husky. Its snow-white fur gleams eerily under the emergency lights.

One of the birds that spotted the female researcher lunged at her, only to crash headfirst into the bulletproof glass.

Bang——! !

The monster was knocked around and was completely disoriented, but the glass remained undamaged.

The female researcher was so frightened that she quickly backed away, but she tripped over herself and fell to the ground with a thud.