Chapter 628: Chapter 420: Main Quest Version 2.0 – Part 3 Chapter 628: Chapter 420: Main Quest Version 2.0 – Part 3 The Prince commanded.
Nine Judgment Chiefs nodded to show they understood.
At that moment, one of the middle-aged men dressed in a military uniform and adorned with medals on his chest stood up and spoke to Chen Lun and the other members of the Imperial Judgement Group present:
“You few, come with me.”
Chen Lun had previously learned the identity of this middle-aged man through the Steward’s introduction; he was McCollin, the Judgment Chief, his direct superior officer within the Imperial Judgement Group.
An old, powerful high-ranking official.
“Yes, Chief McCollin.”
Chen Lun bowed slightly, following McCollin along with seven other men and women, into one of the meeting room’s secret chambers.
Apart from them, the other Judgment Chiefs did the same, summoning the members participating in this mission, each entering a secret room to begin planning and deployment.
Inside the secret chamber.
McCollin expertly pressed the light switch on the wall, and the chandelier above instantly lit up, illuminating the round table and the circle of chairs beneath it.
He said softly, taking the main seat for himself.
Once everyone was seated, McCollin took out a thick bundle of case files and placed it on the table, tapping it with his finger.
“The investigation files from the last period are right here, you don’t need to go to the trouble of applying for them… Actually, there’s not much of value because the people from the Seven Gods Church had only made it to the third layer of the Spirit World. The conclusions drawn were consistent, though, that the source of the pollution lies in the deeper ‘Dark World.'”
McCollin’s expression was very calm, his authoritative gaze sweeping over everyone.
“So your next mission target is clear, to pass through the Spirit World and reach the ‘Dark World’ at the very depths, to seek the truth behind the pollution.”
He extended one finger.
“I have only one requirement for you, that is to try to come back alive. Can you do that?”
Judgment Chief McCollin showed a hint of a smile.
Everyone suddenly felt a sense of being cared for and couldn’t help but feel a touch of warmth.
“We will strive to complete the mission and come back alive, Chief.”
A female member nodded solemnly.
“This operation is divided into nine teams; we are Team One. As the Judgment Chief, I have other important matters to attend to and will not personally participate in the investigation… You are all elite members of the Mid Sequence Transcendents. I believe you can do well.”
McCollin looked towards Chen Lun.
“The captain of this mission will be Jack. You must follow his commands throughout and not act on your own initiative.”
Chen Lun was a bit surprised but still nodded in agreement.
“Yes, Judgment Chief McCollin.”
Upon hearing the Judge Chief’s appointment, a few members frowned slightly.
With Jack, a newcomer to the Judiciary, taking on the role of team leader directly, these more established members felt somewhat discontent.
One of the male members began to speak.
McCollin cut him off with a serious face.
“This is an order, not open to negotiation… As the elite chosen by the Empire, you must be very clear that strength is paramount in the Mystic Realm. Jack’s power is no longer comparable to that of a common Sequence Five; the Dark World is full of dangers, and his leading the team is a matter of being responsible for you.”
Several discontented members took a deep breath and eventually responded in a grave tone.
“We understand, Chief.”
They glanced again at their future captain Jack and found that he had just responded with a polite smile.
“Alright, meeting adjourned.”
“You have today and tomorrow to prepare at the Judiciary’s base. Departure is at ten in the morning the day after.”