Sky-cracking Rider

"Ha! So that's how it is!"

Following that revelation, Joshua slapped the table in realization.

The Holy Knight analyzed from a breeding perspective and found a rather reliable point of entry.

"That's the principle."

Big Dark Apu also understood; he hadn't raised Blue Scaled Colts but had raised dogs, and the principle was clearly the same.

Other creatures may also need salt, but the way they obtain it and their needs are different from humans'.

Just like cats and dogs, human food should not be carelessly given to them, or it may easily cause health problems and put unnecessary strain on their internal organs.

If the food supply in an area is unbalanced and shows significant disparities, it could be highly suspicious; once you have a target, the investigation becomes much easier.

In the sparsely populated Tunguska Region, starting the investigation from this aspect actually made it easier to find clues,

after all, fewer reference samples meant a lot of work could be spared.

Joshua asked, "So... How should we go about finding it?"

Now that they had a direction, the next steps quickly followed on the agenda.

"Supplies, transportation, taxes—start from these three angles."

Adrian quickly found a point of entry.

Buying supplies meant paying taxes, which were almost seamless because, after all, they're one of the pillars of sovereignty (money, guns, and official seals).

Supplies have a source, and they also need transportation; together with tax verification, combining these three data points would provide quite a strong basis.

"So who will analyze these data? We don't have stats and finance people here!"

Earth Mage Ruan Tiankai pointed at himself and then at others—most people in the railway carriage were military contractors used to earning their keep by wielding Mutants' heads, counting from one to a hundred was no problem, but analyzing useful intelligence from a pile of data and reports would likely give them a headache, still yielding nothing.

"Heh!" Adrian laughed and pointed towards the front of the vehicle, saying, "No, we have them!"

"Huh?" ×10!

"Economics undergraduate Chen Fei and the artificial intelligence AI 'Adam'!"

Adrian finally stopped beating around the bush.

Indeed, a perfect partner, Chen Fei thought to himself.

"The best logistics!"

Mouri Misono immediately gave vigorous approval.

Apart from fighting on the front line, carrying, maintaining, camping, reconnaissance, warning, meals, and even medical care (Little Bird), he could handle everything and also provide critical firepower support in key moments, playing a superb game of covert tactics.

The members of Team 04 unanimously nodded their heads; in terms of supporting the fight, Chen Fei could almost hold his ground alone, being an indispensable member who could also step forward to resolve difficulties when necessary (like dealing with those who create trouble).

Sitting in the driver's seat, Chen Fei turned his head back and flashed a V-sign; he had been educated from a young age to be a useful person, and it seems he hadn't let his teachers down.

Mouri Misono tentatively asked, "We now have a direction and people to analyze the data, but how do we specifically go about collecting this information? Should we find an information broker or bribe the staff?"

"No, we're going to find a job."

Adrian, with his hands supporting his chin, looked at everyone and continued, "Kiterley will go work at the Slaughterhouse as a Knife Hand, Apu and Bassan will go to the wholesale market as laborers, Mouri and Susanna will try to blend into the market management department or tax office, Joshua will go to the transportation company, Ruan Tiankai and Sam to the road administration company to monitor incoming and outgoing vehicles, and Lulu'an and I will look for a suitable place to settle."
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"What about me?"

Chen Fei, who was driving the Mobile Base Vehicle, didn't hear his own name; finding a financial company or something, even just running errands, would work.

"And me, you're not thinking of ditching me after crossing the river, are you?"

Tanya, now having no choice but to stick with Team 04's fate, couldn't even trust her own people, for fear they could be killers from "Sacred Advent" or possibly "Water Bear," and at this moment, she had no capacity for self-protection, a mere civilian could take her life.

On the contrary," Adrian pointed down, saying, "This Mobile Base Vehicle and you are too conspicuous, so we need to find another place to lie low for a while."

Tanya spoke nervously, "Where can we go, hide in the forest?"

With the eyes of the "Sacred Advent" organization, even escaping to the most remote village would be futile, as demonstrated by Grafki Village, they would eventually be found.

It seemed that only in places devoid of people could they elude pursuit.

"Move to another sovereignty. 'Sacred Advent' probably can't reach us there in the Tunguska Region, so let Chen Fei take charge of the escort. Anyway, his data analysis work doesn't need to be based in one place," Adrian said.

After finishing his statement, Adrian picked up his cup of hot tea and blew on it gently.

"Uh, that's definitely a great idea!"

Tanya clapped her hands in agreement, naturally wishing to be as far from this accursed place as possible.

She thought about it, then quickly added, "Which sovereignty are we going to?"

"Hmm, back to my homeland! And we might as well take a vacation!"

Chen Fei blended personal benefits with official duties quite masterfully, and since Adrian was a smart man, speaking openly wouldn't cause any resentment.

The winters in the Siberian Tundra were far too cold, with frequent heavy snowfalls that could nearly bury a person, nowhere near as pleasant as the climate of his homeland. Xiao Jiu was completely confined to the vehicles and indoors, which wasn't conducive to a bird's growth.

Little Birds ought to be soaring freely in the sky, getting close to green plants, and pecking at fresh insects and fruits.

"Good idea, I approve of your paid leave. You just need to ensure Tanya's safety while she remains valuable to us," Adrian said.

Adrian made no attempt to hide his attitude towards the traitors within the "Sacred Advent" organization. As Chen Fei had expected, he didn't mind facilitating conveniences for his team members, generously offering from the United Defense Commission's resources, turning the vacation into a mission that benefited both public and private interests.

"That's great, I want to go! When do we leave?"

Tanya looked toward the driver's seat. Chen Fei's homeland was a significantly safer place, free from the chaotic forces elsewhere.

Foreign forces found it difficult to infiltrate, and even if they managed to enter, they often faced numerous restrictions and could hardly move an inch.

There, her safety would naturally be beyond question.

"No rush. Let's secure a vehicle first. We need to set up safe havens, at least four of them," Adrian said.

He already had a plan in mind, pulled out his tablet, and brought up a digital map to start selecting potential new safe locations.

After Liaison Officer Rossi reported it, the Bear Hunting Special Operations Division approved Squad 04's new plan.

After all, the Siberian Tundra was also a place beyond the reach of the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee. Although local sovereignty could provide some support, it was severely limited by budgetary constraints, and involving other personnel could bring uncertainties and even risks.

No one knew the extent of "Sacred Advent" and "Water Bear" infiltration. While internal cleansing actions within the sovereignty would commence soon, they wouldn't end quickly. Before then, Squad 04 still needed to avoid contact with local officials, maintaining a certain distance for mutual benefit.

Once they parked the Mobile Base Vehicle in a secluded area, Adrian bought three fuel-powered used cars from the old car market: two off-road vehicles with some all-terrain capabilities and a fourteen-seater minibus.

After handing over the three used cars to Chen Fei, a professional mechanic capable of repairing fighter jets, they were revamped and reinforced, making them as good as new while retaining the appearance of old cars.

Adrian drove one of the Jeeps around Yarsk City and the nearby villages for three days and decisively purchased four residences.

Endowed with considerable funds by the super-wealthy Blue Star Global United Defense Committee, which could effortlessly spare money, the transactions were swift and property transfers took less than ten minutes, with payments made promptly.

The first to get busy was Ruan Tiankai, an Earth Mage, who excavated basements and secret passages in three of the courtyards. Since they owned the properties outright, even leveling and rebuilding them was no issue. After modifications, these residences could withstand attacks, provide escape routes, or even allow for counter maneuvers, offering multiple options.

A sly rabbit has three burrows. In the Tunguska Region, where enemies lurk in the shadows, safety is paramount.

After learning from a previous experience where their villa was shot at, Chen Fei reinforced all four properties with composite steel plates and installed bullet-proof glass. Only then did he drive the Mobile Base Vehicle, taking Tanya eastward, far from the troubles of Yarsk City.

In the vehicle's cabin, only a man and a woman remained; the man drove while the woman played with the bird.

After amusing herself with Little Bird for a long time, which the little creature stubbornly ignored, Tanya let out a sigh and shifted her focus to Chen Fei at the driver's seat, asking, "How are we going to get there?"

Without turning his head, Chen Fei replied, "First to the Far East Frontier District, then across the national border, and we'll be safe."

Looking at the map, it seemed that Teacher Shen Fei worked at her father's place. Once the Mobile Base Vehicle crossed the national border, it appeared to be quite close to the Northern Weapons Industry Group; perhaps they could even stop by for a visit.

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