7: Chapter 7 National Commitment

At the same moment,

inside the reactor's core zone,

Godzilla regained its composure, and its body began to shrink.

Fourteen meters... ten meters... eight meters... five meters... three meters...

Finally,

it reverted back into a thirty-centimeter Little Lizard, wobbling as it crawled to Luo Yu's feet.

"Exhausted, aren't you?"

Luo Yu crouched down and stroked its head.

The Little Lizard rubbed against his palm, letting out a satisfied hiss.

Luo Yu could feel

the terrifying energy contained within its body.

As long as it wished,

it could transform back into its fourteen-meter-tall Atomic Dragon form at any time.

Moreover, because of the nuclear reactor inside its body, it no longer needed to consume radiation every day.

Of course,

if it wanted to continue evolving, it would still need to eat more nuclear waste.

"Let's go, it's time to head out."

Luo Yu placed the Little Lizard on his shoulder and walked toward the containment zone's gate.

The alloy gate slowly opened.

Outside,

General Zhan Kuang was waiting there with a squad of fully armed soldiers.

Seeing Luo Yu walk out, General Zhan Kuang's gaze swept over him.

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine."

Luo Yu stretched his shoulders and smiled. "I feel pretty good. It was just like soaking in a hot spring—extremely comfortable."

General Zhan Kuang nodded,

then looked at the Little Lizard on Luo Yu's shoulder.

"It..."

"It evolved."

Luo Yu patted the Little Lizard's head. "Now it can turn into a fourteen-meter-tall monster, and it can survive without eating radiation every day."

General Zhan Kuang fell silent for a few seconds.

"Follow me. There are some things we need to discuss."

...

Command Center, Meeting Room.

This was a heavily guarded room with walls two meters thick and signal jamming devices installed; no electronic equipment could function here.

General Zhan Kuang sat at the head of the conference table, with Luo Yu sitting opposite him.

A document lay on the table.

"This is the cooperation agreement drafted by the military."

General Zhan Kuang pushed the document forward. "Take a look."

Luo Yu picked up the document and opened the first page.

[Cooperation Agreement between the Dragon Country Military and Second Lieutenant Luo Yu]

[Party A: Dragon Country Military]

[Party B: Luo Yu]

[Agreement Contents:]

[I. Identity Recognition]

[1. Second Lieutenant Luo Yu officially joins the Dragon Country Military, is granted the rank of second lieutenant, and is assigned the code name 'Monster'.]

[2. Entitled to Major-level benefits, with a monthly salary of 150,000, and year-end bonuses calculated separately.]

[3. Assigned an exclusive top-tier security squad responsible for daily protection.]

[II. Resource Supply]

[1. Second Lieutenant Luo Yu has priority rights to nuclear waste disposal nationwide.]

[2. The military will provide nuclear waste free of charge, with no limit on quantity.]

[3. If domestic nuclear waste is insufficient, the military will assist in procurement from abroad.]

[III. Operational Restrictions]

[1. All actions by Second Lieutenant Luo Yu must be reported to the military.]

[2. Actions involving nuclear waste disposal must be conducted under military surveillance.]

[3. Without approval, talent abilities may not be used arbitrarily; if there is trouble, the military will personally take action unconditionally.]

[IV. Miscellaneous]

[1. This agreement is valid for twenty years and can be renewed upon expiration.]

[2. In case of dispute, the military's final interpretation shall prevail.]

Luo Yu finished reading the document and looked up.

"A monthly salary of 150,000?"

"Yes."

General Zhan Kuang thought for a moment before explaining, "Standard Major's pay is 50,000, but... you also have a pet, so it was raised to 150,000. Plus, the year-end bonus will be determined based on your contributions—it won't be small."

"What about tuition?"

Luo Yu asked again, "I'm still a student; I have to pay tuition."

"Tuition?"

General Zhan Kuang was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. "You're a second lieutenant now; the state covers it. Not just tuition, but living expenses and housing—everything is covered! If you want to attend a certain university, just say the word, and the military will endorse you."

"Alright then."

Luo Yu picked up a pen and signed his name on the last page of the document.

"Pleasure doing business with you."

General Zhan Kuang also signed the document and then extended his hand.

"Pleasure doing business with you."

The two shook hands.

Just then,

the door to the meeting room was pushed open.

A soldier walked in and gave a military salute.

"Report! The logistics department is ready. May I ask what the second lieutenant requires?"

General Zhan Kuang looked at Luo Yu.

"Do you have any other needs?"

Luo Yu thought for a moment.

"Clothes."

He looked down at his tattered school uniform and said with a bitter smile, "This outfit was soaked in the reactor all night; it's ruined."

"No problem."

General Zhan Kuang said to the soldier, "Go prepare a set of military uniforms for Second Lieutenant Luo Yu, and..."

He paused and smiled, "Make a set of mecha for him."

"Mecha?"

A look of confusion flashed in Luo Yu's eyes.

"Yes."

General Zhan Kuang said quite seriously, "Your talent is very special. Although your pet is strong, unfortunately, your personal combat power is still too weak. In case you encounter danger, you need the ability to protect yourself."

"So, I intend to equip you with a set of light mecha. Not expecting you to defeat enemies, but at least to save your life."

Luo Yu really wanted to say that he was already a D-rank Ability User without even needing to cultivate, but after a thought, he let it go—no point in refusing a free gift.

"Then thank you, Chief."

"Don't mention it."

General Zhan Kuang smiled and waved his hand. "You are our precious treasure now; protecting you is our responsibility."

"By the way."

Luo Yu suddenly remembered something. "Can I ask how much nuclear waste the country produces each year?"

"About ten thousand tons."

General Zhan Kuang thought for a moment. "The world produces about 150,000 tons of nuclear waste annually, of which Dragon Country accounts for 7%."

"Five thousand tons..."

Luo Yu did the math in his head.

Based on Godzilla's skyrocketing appetite after evolving, five thousand tons of nuclear waste could probably increase its evolution progress by 50%.

In other words, by consuming one year's worth of nuclear waste, it could evolve to the growth stage.

If it could eat all the world's nuclear waste...

Luo Yu didn't dare to think further.

"What's wrong?"

General Zhan Kuang looked at him. "Not enough to eat?"

"It's enough, it's enough."

Luo Yu hurriedly shook his head. "It's enough for now."

"That's good."

General Zhan Kuang stood up. "Let's go. I'll take you to see your new dormitory."

...

Baijiang Defense Zone, Officer Dormitory Building.

This was a six-story building specifically for officers' residence.

General Zhan Kuang took Luo Yu to the third floor and pushed open a door.

"This is your room."

Luo Yu walked in and was stunned.

This wasn't just a room; it was practically a luxury suite.

A living room, bedroom, study, and bathroom—everything was there.

The furniture was all new, and there were a TV, refrigerator, air conditioner—everything.

"This... is too good, isn't it?"

Luo Yu felt a bit embarrassed.

"It's only right."

General Zhan Kuang patted his shoulder. "You've made a huge contribution to the country. This level of treatment is nothing."

"By the way, your security squad will be in place tomorrow. From now on, someone will be protecting you in the shadows whenever you go out."

"Also, here are your officer's ID and bank card."

General Zhan Kuang handed Luo Yu a credential and a card.

"The officer's ID allows you free passage nationwide, and there's one million in the bank card—that's your relocation allowance."

"One million?"

Luo Yu took the bank card and couldn't help but smile.

Indeed,

handing himself over to the state was a wise decision. Godzilla's nuclear radiation was sorted, and even he was enjoying top-tier treatment.

"Oh, right."

General Zhan Kuang added, "From now on, salary is paid on the fifth of every month, deposited directly into this card."

"Get some good rest. Contact me anytime if you need anything."

Having said that,

General Zhan Kuang turned and left.

Luo Yu stood in the living room, looking at the officer's ID and bank card in his hand, feeling a sense of unreality.

Yesterday, he was still an F-rank waste mocked by the whole school; today, he had become a key national protection target with a monthly salary of 150,000 and an exclusive security squad.

This change... was simply too fast.

"Hiss, hiss."

The Little Lizard on his shoulder let out a cry, as if reminding him.

Luo Yu snapped out of it and smiled as he stroked its head.

"Right, this is all thanks to you."

Immediately after,

he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the scenery outside.

In the distance were the skyscrapers of Baijiang City, and nearby was the military camp's training ground.

"From today on, my life... has completely changed."

Luo Yu murmured to himself.

Just then, his phone rang.

Caller ID: Su Zhiruo.

Luo Yu answered the call.

"Hello?"

"Luo Yu! Where did you go?"

Su Zhiruo's anxious voice came through. "I went to the orphanage to find you, and the lady said you didn't come back last night. Are you okay?"

"I'm fine."

Luo Yu said straightforwardly, "I... joined the military."

"What?!"

Su Zhiruo's voice rose an octave. "You joined the military? Why? Didn't you awaken an F-rank Talent?"

"It's a long story."

Luo Yu thought for a moment. "Are you free now? I want to see you."

"I am!"

Su Zhiruo answered almost instantly. "Where are you? I'll head over right now!"

"Baijiang Defense Zone, Officer Dormitory Building, Third Floor, Room 302. When you arrive, just say you're looking for me, and they'll let you in."

"Okay! I'll be there right away!"