Sky-cracking Rider

The identity of the adversary had become clear.

Since arriving in the frozen tundra of Siberia, 04 Team's opponents had not been the "Water Bear" organization itself.

A mere eleven people, they weren't even significant enough to be noticed by the "Water Bear" organization.

The true rival 04 Team had been contending with was an affiliate of the "Water Bear," known as "Sacred Advent (referred to by Sovereignty officers as 'Rebels')."@@novelbin@@

Unexpectedly, more than thirty years ago, "Sacred Advent" was just a lackey, and even after more than thirty years, "Sacred Advent" remained an unchangeable sycophant.

One of the members of "Sacred Advent," Tanya Ilyin Alexandrovna, reported to no other than the Tunguska Region's police bureau chief, Akim Vasily Ulyanov, a man weighing over three hundred pounds who had a fondness for doughnuts.

According to the clues proactively provided by Tanya, she surmised that there was likely another team around Chief Akim, tasked with devising strategies and facilitating connections.

Good grief, this was a big catch.

Even though she was just a member of the periphery group "Sacred Advent," at least now they had touched the true edge of the "Water Bear" organization's territory, rather than buzzing around aimlessly like headless flies, never finding a lead.

After listening to Tanya's testimony, Adrian asked her a dozen more questions.

All together, it took just over an hour, enough for Adrian to submit a highly valuable report to Liaison Officer Rossi.

"Tanya, I don't know if that's your real name, but... I accept this declaration of allegiance," Adrian said.

Adrian put away the small camera that had just finished recording; the video file had already been uploaded to the cloud.

Without making hundreds of copies of the interrogation video, one might not sleep soundly.

Even if 04 Team were to be annihilated in an instant, the intelligence stored in the cloud could still be accessed by the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee.

Like a deflated balloon, Tanya's head drooped listlessly.

Adrian handed the small camera to Old Tree Boundary Ape Lulu'an and then personally unlocked the handcuffs around Tanya's wrists.

Tanya, somewhat taken aback, asked with a complex tone, "Aren't you afraid I'll run away?"

She slowly massaged her wrists, which bore clear red marks.

"Run? Where can you run to? The entire world would be your enemy. Cooperating honestly is your only path to life," Adrian dismissed the silly thought with derision. The individual before him was not a Dead Soldier; hence, there was room for redemption. With the leverage in his hands, she had neither heaven to ascend to nor earth to hide in; only by completely eradicating the play-acting "Sacred Advent" and the "Water Bear" organization could one truly have no further concerns.

The Supernatural Ability Suppressant was still not lifted, and as a prisoner, there was no need for it to be restored.

Moreover, the specific antidote for the Supernatural Ability Suppressant was a controlled substance, and without a proper report, Adrian and the others couldn't obtain such a thing.

"I, I will cooperate with you!"

She had completely lost her previous liveliness and enthusiasm, leaving only dejection and endless fatigue.

Fate loved to play tricks on people; poor Tanya, having walked out of a dead end, had stepped into another.

Having sent Tanya away, Adrian looked towards the Old Tree Boundary Ape.

Lulu'an, holding a small camera, nodded, "The seed of the Soul Attracting Incense has been planted without any problems."

The rare spice plant "Soul Attracting Incense" seeds are formed in autumn and winter. Once attracted by the body warmth emitted by living beings, they will detach from the parent body and drift with the wind in great numbers. If they can come into contact with living beings, the elongated fluff that maintains flight has a strong affinity for oil, and will firmly attach to the surface of hair that contains an oily layer, quietly inserting the tiny seeds into the subcutaneous tissue at the root of the hair.

On the surface, the areas where the seeds have parasitized show no bulges or abnormalities, just a small bruise the size of a green bean. Once enough nutrients have been absorbed, the mature seed's fine roots will develop early and break through the flesh, bringing a part of the flesh along with them, accompanied by intense pain, stimulating the host to scratch, bump, or rub, aiding in the detachment process.

Once the seeds have successfully landed, the flesh they carry will continue to serve as nourishment for growth until the seeds can adapt to the normal natural environment, eventually growing into a tall perennial shrub, and starting the cycle of flowering, fruiting, dispersing, and parasitizing all over again.

The animal host will be left with a blood hole the size of a fingertip, but before leaving, the seed will release a secretion with anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effects that slow release. The intense pain stops abruptly once the mature seed detaches, and the continued release of dopamine can provide a degree of pleasure. Some animals will even seek parasitism intentionally to experience the pleasure following the intense pain.

Some exceptionally smart animals will even use the "Soul Attracting Incense" seeds' properties to heal wounds that are difficult to close. When mature seeds detach, they take away the rotten flesh and leave behind healing components, aiding in wound recovery.

If parasitism meant death for each host, animals would quickly become wary of this plant, and the "Soul Attracting Incense," without hosts, would struggle to continue its progeny.

After parasitism, while continuously drawing nutrients from the host's flesh, "Soul Attracting Incense" seeds also release a strong and persistent fishy scent that even detergent cannot wash away. Many animals with a keen sense of smell can detect it, attracting some smaller animals to peck at or lick the host, causing localized bald patches that facilitate the seeds' smooth detachment, without sticking to the fur.

As creatures from the same planet, Blue Star, the Pure Light Sparrow could also detect the special scent released by the "Soul Attracting Incense" seeds during parasitism, and with Xiao Jiu on Team 04, the parasitized host Tanya could easily be tracked wherever she went.

If the mature seed is collected just as it detaches, it can be processed into a special long-lasting and thick fragrance that does not dissipate easily through a secret method. True to its name, "Soul Attracting," it is definitely a premium product for captivating hearts and seducing souls.

After sending out the interrogation video he had just recorded, Adrian sat alone in the living room, waiting silently.

Half an hour passed.

Just as he was about to make a call himself, his mobile phone rang ahead of his action.

When he saw the incoming call number, Adrian was not surprised; it was the number he had intended to dial.

"Adrian, I... it's Rossi!"

Liaison Officer Rossi, who had acquired the new Skill "Language Dysfunction," showed no signs of improvement and spoke as if he was stuttering.

Neanderthal Chieftain Bassan and the large Black figure Apu, because they weren't very talkative or eloquent in everyday life, hardly showed any similar symptoms, and there was almost no significant difference from their usual behavior.

"I am Adrian. Did you watch the video just now?"

Adrian responded calmly.

"Is this real ... ?"

Liaison Officer Rossi was speaking with difficulty, unlike before when the conversation would start at high speed, catching people off guard.

"There is no need to fake something this critical!"

Of course, Adrian wouldn't joke about this.

In the past, the members of "Sacred Advent (officially 'Rebellion')" were used for target practice upon capture, with zero tolerance, so no one would court death by revealing such a dangerous identity.

After Tanya's confession, even though the death penalty wasn't executed immediately, she was nevertheless on death row.

"What are ... your thoughts?"

Liaison Officer Rossi had also learned to be as economical with words as Chieftain Bassan; otherwise, the conversation would feel awkward and tiresome to listen to.

"Arrest the local police chief, Akim Vasily Ulyanov!"

With the night bringing many dreams, Adrian did not want any more complications.

Whether it's "Sacred Advent" or "Water Bear," arresting one after the other, with persistent effort, there would eventually come a day when they could be completely uprooted.

Arresting a sovereign's local law enforcement officer was not a trivial matter, and Liaison Officer Rossi did not dare authorize it alone, hastily saying, "Wait ... need to ask for instructions!"

Not to mention the "Bear Hunting Special Operations Division," even the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee wouldn't dare to meddle with sovereignty's internal affairs, or else they would be taught a lesson in minutes.

"We need to act fast, or if the other party becomes aware, all our efforts will be in vain."

Honestly, Adrian quite liked this way of communicating rather than the earlier unreasonable ranting.

After Rossi, the big talker, calmed down, communication between both parties became normal.

Otherwise, ordinary people really couldn't stand this guy.

" ... I'll do it quickly! Wait ... for news, and don't ... act rashly!"

Liaison Officer Rossi, with a belly full of frustration, had nowhere to vent.

He had sought treatment, but it was incurable; the only advice the doctor could provide was to recover naturally over time. As to the extent of the recovery, probably only Heaven knew. Maybe it would fully heal, or maybe not.

"I'll wait for your message. Make it fast!"

Adrian emphasized repeatedly.

If that police chief were to escape, everything Squad 04 had done would be wasted, and all their efforts for naught.

"I know, I get it, don't ... don't ..."

Click! The call was cut off; Liaison Officer Rossi seemed impatient, and the unfinished sentence was likely "nonsense."

Since it was nonsense, it naturally did not need to be said.

"Ha, I hope it's fast!"

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Adrian sat on the sofa in the living room, sighing deeply.

Squad 04 had worked hard to gain the initiative, and he really hoped it wouldn't all be in vain.

It wasn't just him; everyone was holding their breath for this.

The first day, there was no word from Liaison Officer Rossi.

The second day, still no news. The members of Squad 04 waited patiently, avoiding any action that might startle the snake by hitting the grass.

The third day, Adrian tried to call Rossi's communication number, but it was rejected.

Until the fourth day, in the early morning, Liaison Officer Rossi, who had been unreachable, suddenly made a panicked call, saying, "Get up and ready immediately ... the operation is ... starting, someone will ... come over, you guys ... are responsible for ... cooperating. Remember, it's ... cooperating!"

Ding-dong! Ding-dong! Ding-dong!

The doorbell of the villa rang at that moment.

WTF?

Adrian was confused, but he still quickly rolled out of bed.

The villa was now in a flurry of commotion.