CHAPTER 227: CHAPTER 227: SERIOUSLY INJURED

The month-long military training finally came to an end, and Yu Manman and their closed training also reached its conclusion.

"Starting today, you are free to form your own teams and undertake missions. But from now on, no one will assist you anymore. If you encounter danger, you must take responsibility yourselves. We won’t be following you."

"Each month, you will need to complete three missions, with team mission levels being no less than A grade." This means that each mission, at a minimum, requires hunting down at least one Fallen Species with an A-grade danger level.

"Of course, you can also act alone, with mission levels no less than C grade." However, they do not recommend acting alone, as the safety factor is not high enough.

"From now on, we will no longer be your instructors! Now, I announce, dismissal!"

In the past, at the sound of the word "dismissal," they would be so happy they could fly, but today they felt inexplicably sad.

Though the instructors had been unusually strict with them, in private they had pretty decent personalities. Oh, except for Ackman, who consistently kept others at a distance and never showed a hint of humor.

"Alright! Dismissed! Remember, we were once your instructors, don’t neglect your training in the future!" A round-faced instructor with a kindly smile said, "This base is open to you guys at any time."

This was a special privilege for this group of students.

"Yes, Instructor!"

"Go on, have a pleasant holiday!"

After their military training, the major universities were looking forward to a long-awaited short break!

The initially slightly sad hearts instantly became lively!

Holidays, this is really wonderful!

Heaven knows how they got through this past month?

"Goodbye, instructors!" they said as they left one by one.

Yu Manman didn’t leave but walked to Ackman’s side, "Instructor, I have something I want to say to you!"

The Beastman who hadn’t left slowed down his steps involuntarily.

Interested in some gossip...

It is said that some females fall for an instructor during military training, and some instructors find partners because of this.

Could it be that student Yu Manman has taken a liking to Instructor Ackman? No doubt, Instructor Ackman’s skills are top-notch! It is said that despite his young age, he’s already a major, and he’s extremely handsome!

"Follow me." Ackman had already guessed what Yu Manman wanted to talk about.

Yu Manman looked at Shang Yu, "I’ll discuss something with the instructor first, you don’t need to wait for me."

Shang Yu could also guess, "Then I’ll head back and wait for you."

"Okay!" Yu Manman waved at him and then followed Ackman’s steps.

"You want to ask about that Fallen Species, right?"

Yu Manman nodded, "Yes, Instructor, are there any clues now?"

"So far, there are no specific clues," Ackman said, "but we have conducted blood tests on the recently captured Fallen Species, and a few were found to be poisoned, similar to the last encounter."

"They appeared separately in the sea areas we manage: 017, 076, and 109."

No regular pattern was found, and they did not know where to begin.

They didn’t want to alert the enemy, so all actions were conducted secretly.

As for the clues he discovered, they would require verification first.

"Okay, if there are any clues, will you contact me, Instructor?" Yu Manman was not disappointed.

This isn’t something that can be solved instantly, she needed to be patient.

"I can..."

Yu Manman looked up and softly said, "Instructor, you actually don’t want me involved in this, right?"

She could keenly feel that Ackman was holding back from her.

Ackman was slightly startled, then confessed honestly, "Yu Manman, this matter is extremely significant, and I indeed don’t want you to be involved."

"Instructor, do you think my abilities are insufficient?"

"That’s part of it," Ackman pursed his lips. "Although you were the one who discovered this, some things are better left alone. I trust you understand this principle."

"Yu Manman, your primary focus now should be on studying well at school, don’t worry about other things."

Ackman paused and added, "Professor Ed King has already spoken with your family, and we will also pay attention to their health."

"Understood..." Yu Manman responded, a bit dejected.

She also realized that if she insisted on getting involved, it would only make things difficult for Ackman and might even hinder him.

Moreover, this matter was outside her own intentions, and it wasn’t something she could achieve alone. Letting Ackman and the others investigate would surely be faster than her own efforts!

Unfortunately, she didn’t seem to have the opportunity to join the investigation team.

"Alright then, Instructor, I won’t disturb you any longer, I’ll head back now."

"Wait..." Ackman called out to her, "Let’s exchange contact information."

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"If there’s any progress in the future, I’ll do my best to let you know."

Yu Manman’s eyes lit up, "Great! Thank you, Instructor!"

In Yu Manman’s Spiritual Sea, the system Tianba manifested as a small squirrel. It scratched its head, thinking: it could actually extract data from the past plot.

But this had already gone beyond the scope of the plot, so it might cost some of the host’s Luck Value.

Yu Manman didn’t want to know Tianba’s thoughts. If she did, she would likely answer: Free is always the best!

Besides, building a good relationship with Ackman might help her in the future!

Yu Manman exchanged contact details with Ackman and left the base. After rejoining with Shang Yu, she left Zone 19 and went directly home...

The next time Yu Manman and Ackman met was already a month later!

In that month, Yu Manman’s days were exceptionally enriching, either studying or immersing herself in the lab, or going with the Ninth Task Force members to hunt down Fallen Species.

Why the Ninth Task Force, you ask? Because there were eight teams before them, and a new team was formed each year, making this the ninth.

Females at school also had a special course, training the ability to purify the Spiritual Sea. They could take on missions every week, helping to purify spiritual power, gaining considerable rewards and points.

And it was while accepting a mission that Yu Manman met Ackman again.

When heading to the base, Yu Manman didn’t expect that the person in need of Spiritual Sea purification would be Ackman.

Upon seeing Ackman, Yu Manman was a bit surprised.

For it was the first time she had ever seen Ackman in such a sorry state!

Ackman’s complexion was pale, with bruises near his cheekbones. His top half was bare, but covered in bandages, which were also stained with a lot of blood.

He was seriously injured...

Moreover, to prevent Ackman from suddenly losing control, they had him handcuffed to a chair.

Ackman hung his head low, with damp locks clinging to his sweaty forehead.