Me?
Chen Fei became nervous for no reason and hurriedly jogged over.
He had just arrived when he saw that the "Genuine Fragrance" Combat Flight Squadron had already assembled completely, gathering at more than twice the usual speed. Was this probably in response to a surprise that the new executive manager, Hanna Gagel, deliberately provoked?
"'Rookie,' come here!"
"Stand over here!"
A few veteran pilots waved at Chen Fei and pulled him into formation, where he stood in two rows with everyone else.
"What's going on?"
Chen Fei looked up at the hangar ceiling; the yellow light was still flashing, but he heard no alarm sound.
Carlos Silva Lane, also known as "Fragrant Orchid" beside Chen Fei, whispered, "Don't panic, it's not like last time, this is a Level Two Combat Readiness."
First-Level Combat Readiness requires an emergency takeoff to meet the enemy, Second-Level Combat Readiness involves taking the offensive, and Third-Level Combat Readiness means to stand by for instant takeoff.
Not just Aircrew Base 911 but many aircrew bases adopt this standard plan to cope with different situations.
Just then, Big Bear, Chekhov, rushed over as well, and the deputy squadron leader "Devil Pepper," Ilinei Rusios, reported loudly, "Report to Major Chekhov, the 'Genuine Fragrance' Combat Squadron is fully assembled, expected seventeen, present seventeen!"
This time, Major Chekhov Leonidovich Ivanov had not got overcharged; he was just disheveled, with his beard scruffy and even sporting a pair of dark circles under his eyes.
He cleared his throat and said after standing in front of the two rows of pilots, "Mission target: Aircrew Base 897; Combat plan: complete low-altitude surprise attack, retreat from combat within two minutes, do not engage with the enemy, refuel at Aircrew Base 909 on the return trip; Tactical objective: limited to the complete destruction of all ground targets; Weapon configuration: 500-kg cluster incendiary bombs, anti-radiation missiles, optional 250-kg high-explosive bombs, 250-kg cloud bombs, and 100-kg stink bombs, also fit auxiliary fuel tanks, anyone needing the restroom should hurry up, wear your diapers, we're departing in ten minutes, everyone clear?"
"Understood!" ×16
Chen Fei: "..."
We agreed we were hunting monsters, yet suddenly we're kicking in others' turf, is this really okay?
And we have to wear diapers???
Deputy squadron leader "Devil Pepper," Ilinei Rusios, asked bluntly, "Chekhov, are we preparing for a corporate war?"
One aircrew base treating another as a target for attack, colleague against colleague, such things are truly unusual.
The purpose of an aircrew base is to monitor and control the sparse populated areas for lurking mutants and out-of-control otherworldly creatures, but attacking each other is extremely rare, how deep must the grudge be to escalate to a do-or-die situation.
"No, it's just a warning!"
As the person directly responsible for the combat force of Aircrew Base 911, Chekhov was not only the first to know of the combat plans but also discovered their tactical objective.
However, today's combat order came from the headquarters of the Apocalypse Defense Group.
"A warning? Did Base 897 provoke us?"
Ilinei Rusios found it somewhat hard to understand.
The little rookie in the back seat immediately shivered.
"Okay, 'Peanut Butter'!"
"Rookie, you guessed right—One-Eye caught a live one. Those fools even brought a suggestive agent. They administered a shot, and he spilled everything, hahaha. Can these guys be any more professional? Are they serious?"
The Big Bear laughed so hard he swayed from side to side, the turboprop aircraft subtly shaking with him.
Having someone sneak near the base to gather intelligence and then catching an employee, though destroy them all without getting anything substantial—just a waste of an armed group. But that doesn't mean the Apocalypse Defense Group overseeing Aircrew Base 911 would just swallow this affront without a reaction.
With weapons at hand, the intent to kill naturally arises.
If they didn't teach the other side a lesson, what, is Apocalypse Defense running a charity? Combat orders were sent directly to Aircrew Base 911, indifferent to life or death, ready to fight at any disagreement—attack!
Chen Fei timidly reminded, "'Peanut Butter,' the communications channel is still open!"
"Uh..."
The overjoyed Chekhov suddenly felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly, and irritably said, "Why didn't you remind me earlier?"
If it wasn't to his liking, even beauty was a mere skull—no concerns whatsoever.
Chen Fei rolled his eyes.
How to remind him?
As soon as the aircraft took off, the communication channel was open. It wasn't something you could just turn off—high-level permissions are all on the ground control tower!
"One-Eye is listening..."
The icy voice of Executive Manager Hanna Gagar, devoid of any emotional fluctuations, resonated in everyone's ears.
You, the Big Bear, continue if you dare.
The "Genuine Fragrance" Combat Flight Squadron fell completely silent. The squadron leader's unabashed blather was heard by more than one person.
Chekhov, the little puppy: ...
He didn't even realize that this woman was a Wind-type Ability User—getting smashed on the ground was the lightest punishment possible.
While the previous executive manager Morris Morgan couldn't do much about the Big Bear, this inspector from the Ministry of Internal Affairs headquarters wasn't the kind to show mercy; she was a tough one who had stormed a cave alone to rescue people.
"Manager Hanna, 'Peanut Butter' didn't mean it. He's just loose-lipped,"
the pilot of the wing aircraft, "Devil Pepper" Iline Rusios, hastily spoke up for the Big Bear.
Chen Fei, behind the Big Bear, gleefully gestured a 666.
You the boss, go ahead with your performance, don't bow to evil powers. Though millions may stand against you, you proceed alone.
Chen Fei never tired of seeing the Big Bear, Chekhov, getting a dressing down.
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