224: Chapter 224 The Squad Reunites! The Joy of Everyone Running for Their Knives!

"Laugh! You're still laughing!"

Song Jiaojiao's pretty face was so red at the moment it looked like it could drip blood.

Yet tears kept swirling in her eyes; she could never forget the weird expressions Su Zheng and Tao Jiji and the others wore when they saw the content of her Level 2 skill today after she finished fusing with the forbidden object.

Her forbidden object wasn't as powerful as Chu Hong's and Wang Suming's, and its serial number was merely No. 338 [forbidden object · Shapeshifting Slime].

And the Level 2 skill she awakened sounded a bit strange.

[Double Happiness]: Level 2 skill. Once activated, the user can freely enlarge or shrink their body. In the enlarged state, the natural recovery speed of source energy and the power of source energy skills are enhanced; in the shrunk state, source energy perception, the strength of the Level 1 skill [Invisibility], and bodily speed are enhanced. The amplification multiplier is related to the enlargement (or reduction) multiplier.

Objectively speaking, setting aside what Song Jiaojiao thought was a very strange name for this Level 2 skill,

solely judging by the skill's strength and effects...

it was completely no less than Wang Suming's [Weight and Force].

Most crucially, just like how Wang Suming's Level 2 skill [Weight and Force] linked with his initial skill [Stack] to make the actual effect even more prominent,

Song Jiaojiao's initial skill [Invisibility], paired with her Level 2 skill [Double Happiness],

was truly a magical assassin through and through.

Chu Hong could already imagine that in the future, when Song Jiaojiao was in her shrunk and invisible state, relying on her ultra-high speed and perception to bypass layers of blockades and sneak up beside a boss or target,

she would suddenly enlarge directly.

And then it would be a face-to-face magical bombardment.

That scene was simply too beautiful to behold...

The corners of Chu Hong's mouth twitched uncontrollably: "Um, in the shrunk state, does perception really increase by a lot?"

As soon as his words fell, the soft flesh at his waist was immediately pinched hard.

"Hiss! Joke! Just a joke! It hurts, it hurts, it hurts!"

Song Jiaojiao glared fiercely at Chu Hong.

However, she finally asked about Chu Hong's Level 2 skill.

Chu Hong didn't speak. Instead, the moment his gaze turned toward Song Jiaojiao, a cold voice that seemed to appear out of thin air instantly rang out in Song Jiaojiao's mind.

[Ding! Commander Chu Hong has initiated a conscription request to you. Operative Song Jiaojiao, do you wish to join?]

[Joining is deemed as default agreement to the security confidentiality mechanism]

[Yes / No]

Chu Hong clearly sensed the delicate body in his arms tremble with fright from this voice.

But after noticing Chu Hong's comforting gaze, Song Jiaojiao, feeling somewhat shocked and puzzled, silently selected "Yes" in her heart.

The next second.

The two of them, who had just been sweetly whispering to each other in the standalone villa arranged by Tiangong Academy, instantly appeared out of thin air in a brand-new space.

Chu Hong smiled as he opened his arms, looking at his girlfriend Song Jiaojiao with a smile.

"Welcome to my secret base."

At this moment, Song Jiaojiao was wearing an initial combat uniform and even wore a helmet.

This modern military-style attire, worn on the magic-side Song Jiaojiao, almost triggered one of Chu Hong's body's side effects on the spot once again.

But the latter was already completely stunned by everything in front of her, as well as the massive amount of information that had suddenly appeared in her mind,

and the [Confidentiality Mechanism].

She could sense that within this space, Chu Hong was the sole master, which meant... the Commander!

"As expected, this is your true awakening skill... That unranked initial skill 'Investigation' from before was completely a lie!"

Song Jiaojiao wore a look of spoiled blame, but after learning about the wonderful aspects of the Special Service Department, her whole person immediately became eager to try.

Chu Hong motioned for her to stay calm.

The next second.

One figure after another successively appeared out of thin air in this space.

Donald, the oldest and most calm-appearing among them, instantly relaxed in his heart after seeing Chu Hong. However, as the information transmitted into his mind flooded in,

even with his calmness, he was more or less unsettled at this moment.

"Entering secret realms for real without dying, and being able to bring out collectibles from inside..."

He wanted to fish out a cigar to calm down, but he reached into empty air.

On his body, there was only the initial military training uniform given by the Special Service Department.

At his waist was a [saber - source blade] that wouldn't drop upon death.

Aside from that, there was nothing else.

"Holy shit! Brother Hong! You bastard are actually cheating! Wuwuwu, holy shit, what a huge cheat! It's so unfair! Do you know how I spent every day at home in order to catch up to you and not be left behind by you?"

Wang Suming cried so hard he broke down; tears were genuinely flowing, and saliva was also streaming down the corners of his mouth.

At this moment, he was hugging one of Chu Hong's thighs and wailing there.

"Brother Hong, please make sure to let me be the permanent pendant on your thigh from now on!"

"Boss! I want to cheat too!"

The corners of Chu Hong's eyes twitched, and he kicked this exaggerated fellow aside with one foot.

"Yell! If you yell again, I'll directly wipe your memory and then send you back to your dorm to sleep!"

Instantly!

The Special Service Department immediately quieted down.

After digesting the information about the Special Service Department, everyone couldn't help exchanging glances.

Especially Song Jiaojiao and Wang Suming; they never expected that besides their Big Dog Chew Chew Chew Team, Chu Hong actually kept others outside...

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean by 'kept others'? That sounds so harsh!" Chu Hong protested.

But Xu Daili smiled and extended her hand toward Song Jiaojiao.

"Hello, my name is Xu Daili, the synthesizer and logistics director of the Thunder Hajimi Team... and occasionally moonlighting as the Captain's secretary."

Xu Daili gave Chu Hong a playful blink of her large eyes.

Song Jiaojiao's originally somewhat jealous mood almost completely broke down when she heard the team name spoken by Xu Daili.

"Pfft!" Wang Suming and Luo Xin covered their mouths, turning their backs to Chu Hong while their shoulders shook violently.

Song Jiaojiao's expression stiffened: "Uhm... that's indeed his style!"

After some conversation, everyone could be considered somewhat familiar with each other.

Donald wore a solemn expression.

"Captain, this Special Service Department can actually summon us together directly from different places. In that case, if there's anything in the future that must be reported in face-to-face meetings, this place can also be used as a contact point. Recently, the Night Crow Society has constantly been probing around for news about you."

Chu Hong smiled and nodded.

However, he didn't continue discussing this matter. Instead, looking at everyone with a full smile, a flash of light gleamed on his body.

He immediately changed into a brand-new set of equipment.

The ultra-large 45-slot backpack was the most eye-catching.

"Let's put outside matters aside for now. Now, let me lead you all to experience the joy of doing loot runs in the [Special Service Department]!"

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