Chapter 67: Military Base

"Hurry..." The senior superintendent, realizing the situation, hastily ordered the officers, "Release him immediately!"

The officers who had arrested Irving were still in shock, having just watched the footage.

None of them had expected that this young man could single-handedly take down a dozen armed masked men. This misunderstanding had led everyone to mistake him for the real culprit.

"Why are you still standing there? Didn't you hear my orders?" The senior superintendent's face was filled with embarrassment.

Another stern command snapped the officers back to reality, and they quickly removed the handcuffs from Irving.

Their previous hostility and anger were now replaced by a complex mixture of emotions that words could hardly describe.

"I'm terribly sorry. We misunderstood the situation earlier. It was really just a mistake!" The senior superintendent apologized profusely to Irving.

After watching the video, he finally understood why Irving, despite his young age, could become the chief consultant of the Angel Guild. This young man's abilities could only be described as terrifying.

Irving gave a wry smile but said nothing.

Soon, the senior superintendent and his officers dragged the masked man on the stretcher into an armed vehicle for interrogation.

Before leaving, Aron made sure to keep the surveillance footage from the intersection. S~eaʀᴄh the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Seeing this, Anna shook her head.

A large-scale shootout had occurred in the city center, with both sides using in-game abilities. Aron's intention to withhold the surveillance footage was clearly to suppress the incident.

However, many eyewitnesses had recorded the entire event on their phones. It was only a matter of time before the incident spread online.

Shortly, the crime scene was cordoned off, and Irving and Sophia left with Anna and her team.

In the suburbs.

A familiar Maybach S680, escorted by several black SUVs, arrived at a securely fenced area. Along the way, numerous armed guards could be seen.

Once inside the restricted zone, they drove a few more kilometers before finally arriving at a military base.

After stopping the car, Anna had someone take Sophia, who had an injured arm, for medical treatment. She then led Irving in silence through multiple layers of security to an elevator heading underground.

As the elevator descended for a solid two to three minutes.

The doors eventually opened to reveal an underground base. Inside, numerous individuals were engaged in training, though their appearance and stature suggested they were not part of the regular military.

"Deputy Leader."

"Deputy Leader..." As Anna walked by, the trainees greeted her. When they saw Irving, their eyes held a mix of emotions. Once the two had passed, the trainees began whispering among themselves.

"That guy looks familiar."

"His name was on the position list the Angel Guild released a few days ago."

"I think he's the chief consultant who has never shown his face."

"It seems he looks even younger than in the photos. He's really handsome. I just wonder how he managed to secure this position..."

Irving vaguely overheard snippets of their conversation. He furrowed his brow slightly and took another glance around this subterranean base, thinking to himself, "If I'm not mistaken, this should be the official safe zone they've built."

He felt a bit puzzled, unsure of why Anna had brought him here.

Once they entered an office, the previously silent Anna finally spoke, "Have a seat."

"This used to be a military base for the capital," Anna continued, "Since the appearance of the Other World Game, the high-ranking officials decided to establish the safe zone here. We are now 200 meters underground, in a facility that spans the area of twenty football fields and is stocked with sufficient supplies. The people you saw training outside are all members of the Angel Guild..."

Listening to this introduction sent a shiver through Irving's heart.

In his previous life, the apocalypse had arrived almost without any warning. By the time the authorities realized what was happening, the situation was already beyond control, and the subsequent events were predictable.

The fact that they managed to construct such a vast underground safe zone in such a short period demonstrated just how seriously the authorities were taking this apocalyptic threat.

"If there's something you need to say, just get to the point." Irving interrupted, losing his patience as Anna continued her explanation.

Slightly taken aback by the abrupt interruption, Anna's gaze lingered on Irving with a complex expression before she spoke again, "Alright. The reason I've told you all this is simple."

"With your abilities, if you are willing to join the Angel Guild, you will undoubtedly receive significant attention from the authorities. They might even allocate all their resources to you..."

This was not the first time she had extended an olive branch to him.

Although the Angel Guild had recruited many exceptionally talented players from across the country, many of whom were top-notch in their regions, their brilliance seemed to pale in comparison to Irving's.

"I've already given you my answer on this matter." Irving replied with a faint smile. "Let's talk about something else."

Though the official safe zone built deep underground had nearly exhausted all available resources, Irving did not find it as secure as it seemed. However, some things couldn't be said directly.

It wouldn't be until the day the Lord of Darkness descended upon Blue Star that they would truly understand there is no such thing as absolute safety in this world...

Anna couldn't hide a trace of disappointment in her eyes. She nodded and said, "After the second wave of cataclysms, the game will temporarily open the [Flowing Light and Dense Realm]. I want to invite you to join the Angel Guild in entering the [Flowing Light and Dense Realm]."

After the second wave of cataclysms, the game would open the [Flowing Light and Dense Realm] to enhance players' survival abilities. This would be the last chance for all players before the true apocalypse arrived.

Irving fell into deep thought.

As an officially organized guild within the country, the Angel Guild could be considered the mightiest of all guilds. Joining them would undeniably offer substantial support.

"No, thanks." After a brief hesitation, Irving directly declined the invitation.

Anna was stunned. She quickly continued, "I have to remind you, this time a large number of guilds will be entering the [Flowing Light and Dense Realm], including many foreign forces. To secure more resources, they might start slaughtering players even before entering the secret realm."

"I admit, your strength far exceeds my initial expectations, but you're just one person..."

For most players, joining a powerful guild was the only choice for surviving the apocalypse. After all, one person's strength is always limited and can never compete with that of a guild.

"You might have misunderstood me." Irving smiled and continued, "It's not that I don't want to join the Angel Guild. I just don't see the need for it."

"You..." Anna felt as if something was stuck in her throat.

The atmosphere in the office became deathly silent.

At that moment, the door suddenly swung open. Aron stormed in, having overheard their conversation clearly from outside.

"What did you just say? No need?" Aron's face was dark as he glared at Irving. "Aren't you a bit too arrogant? Do you know that according to the rules, since you haven't formally joined the Angel Guild, you have no right to follow us into the [Flowing Light and Dense Realm]? This is an opportunity that many outside would kill for."

Irving wasn't buying any of it.

"If there are people outside begging to join, then give the opportunity to them." Irving said coldly, "I've made myself clear. There's no need to say it again."

"I've had enough of you!" Aron could no longer contain his fury. "Last time, you took so many military supplies. Don't tell me you used them all yourself. And this time, you released a skill in the middle of the street in front of so many people. Do you know how much trouble that causes us?"

"According to the official rules, no player is allowed to use in-game skills in the real world before the apocalypse arrives, let alone kill anyone." Aron slammed the table and pointed at Irving, "I have the authority to arrest you right now!"

"Enough." Anna stood up as well and sighed, "That's enough, Aron. Leave."

"Anna, how long are you going to indulge this kid? He's gone too far!" Aron protested with a face full of resentment.

"Didn't you hear me? I said get out!" Anna's face also darkened as she shouted angrily. However, Aron refused to back down and remained standing.

The tension in the room intensified.

"Arrest me?" Irving was furious as well. He slowly stood up, his deep gaze fixed on Aron. "How do you think your Angel Guild got those thousands of pieces of equipment? Those military supplies were just part of the deal."

"As for what I do with those supplies, you have no right to question me, do you?"

Aron was taken aback. He turned to Anna with a face full of confusion. "Didn't you say all those pieces of equipment were bought from the trade zone? How did they come from him..."