On the way back to the apartment in Chen Jing's car, Lu Xin glanced through the documents she had given him. Name: Lu Xin Age: 23 Ability Assessment: C-level. Mental Mutation Direction: Spider System Patrol Area: Qinggang No. 2 Satellite City After reading these documents, Lu Xin learned that he had been recruited by the Qinggang City Guard Bureau as an external staff member. Within his responsibilities, he needed to cooperate with the Special Operations Team to handle investigations and clearance work related to "mental pollution" incidents. In return, they would guide him, train him, help him better control his abilities, and prevent "loss of control." The most attractive part was that although he was an external staff member, the salary was extremely generous, with a monthly income of five thousand. Moreover, there would be additional subsidies for each field mission, depending on the severity of the mission...

"If you agree to be recruited by us, you need to sign this document..." Chen Jing handed another document to Lu Xin while holding the steering wheel with one hand and said, "After signing the document, you will become one of our operation team members, directly under my command. I will arrange for you to carry out some cleanup work on mental mutation incidents." "Of course, this is just temporary recruitment for now; the actual recruitment requires you to pass the probation period..." "... " "Can't I become a full member now?"

Lu Xin subconsciously felt not very secure, but after thinking it over, he still took the pen. What comforted him was that the document did not say that only 50% of the salary would be paid before becoming a full-time employee, which was good. Although this treatment alone determined that Lu Xin would definitely sign his name, before putting pen to paper, he couldn't help but ask, 'Generally speaking, what is the main content of our work...' 'Investigation and cleanup of special pollution sources!' Chen Jing answered seriously: 'After the Red Moon incident, many pollution incidents caused by mental mutations have occurred in the city. Some have already erupted, some are still under observation, and there are even some that we have not yet discovered. Your future work focus will be to go to these polluted places after receiving our notice, to find out the source, or to directly solve the pollution.' 'Of course, there may be some other assignments, depending on the specific situation.' Lu Xin asked cautiously, 'Can I refuse in special circumstances?' This question made Chen Jing silent for a moment. 'You are only a peripheral member, you can refuse, and you can also accept other people's assignments, as long as they do not conflict with us.' She thought for a while before saying seriously, 'But I hope you are prepared!' 'Because some of the problems that require us to intervene are often very dangerous and terrifying events.'

"In situations that represent danger and uncertainty for us, for ordinary people, it can be described as a catastrophic disaster. Not to mention resistance, when they encounter these problems, they don't even have the chance to call for help. Unknowingly, they have already had their lives taken by such pollution, dying completely, or worse... becoming part of a monster. "And for Qinggang City, after the Red Moon incident, every normal person is very much worth cherishing and protecting." "..." "..." Lu Xin listened to these issues, his expression also became somewhat serious, and he signed his name. Chen Jing was a bit surprised: "Hearing the dangers I mentioned, you became even more determined to sign?" "It's also right to help others as much as possible within our capabilities!" Lu Xin smiled somewhat embarrassedly: "When I was in the orphanage, the director told me this. He said that after experiencing that incident, there were already many fewer people in the world, order collapsed, civilization regressed, and everyone went through a series of nightmares. If the remaining people only kept fighting and killing each other, then we might never be able to return to the life we had before..." "Although I don't know what life was like before, I think he's right!"

"..." Chen Jing glanced at Lu Xin, her gaze seemingly a bit strange. The words were kind, but such words coming from the mouth of this young person seemed somewhat out of place. But in the end, she just smiled and said no more. She put away the documents signed by Lu Xin, then casually picked up a box and handed it to Lu Xin. Inside the box was an ID card, a black satellite phone, and... a revolver, as well as two boxes of ammunition. "What is this?" Lu Xin was somewhat unexpected and surprised. Chen Jing then calmly explained: "The phone is for us to communicate conveniently. If there is anything in the future, I will notify you through this phone, and you can also find me through the phone. The only number saved in the phone now is mine." "The ID card can help you get some department's cooperation in necessary situations, making your work more convenient;" "The firearm is for your own protection, and it is also the standard weapon for members of the first-level special operations team."

"..." Lu Xin's gaze suddenly fell on the gun, and his heart skipped a beat. He knew how strict the gun ban was in the city, and yet this action team had directly issued him a gun? Especially since Chen Jing had even explicitly told him that the gun was for his own protection. That meant that the gun was not solely for work purposes? At first glance, it seemed unbelievable. After all, in their eyes, he was a person with mental abnormalities, especially since Lu Xin knew that although Chen Jing was very restrained and knew how to interact with people, from her subtle expressions, she still regarded him as someone with several split personalities in his mind, with a considerable risk of losing control... Why would she directly give him a gun? "Before you officially join the special action team, I need to solemnly explain to you!" Chen Jing turned around, looking very serious: "Besides dealing with pollution incidents, protecting yourself in everyday life is also very important!" "If you encounter any difficulties or troubles in your life, I have three suggestions for you." "The first is to report to the Security Department of City Two." "The second is to call me directly!" "The third is to handle it with firearms!" "As a principle, we do not recommend using your abilities to deal with the troubles you encounter unless absolutely necessary."

"..." After hearing Chen Jing's words, Lu Xin slowly came to understand. Perhaps it was because she saw the risk of him losing control that she gave him a gun. Because in some situations, if he were truly forced to a point where shooting was the only way to solve a problem, then causing damage with a firearm would be far less impactful and easier to control than using his "ability" to solve problems... They gave him a gun because they were afraid of him! That made sense; normal people would definitely have to be very cautious when encountering someone like him. ... ... Meanwhile, in Chen Jing's earpiece, a voice was also coming through: "The data shows that ever since the Red Moon Orphanage was rebuilt, he has been sponsoring it, seemingly because he was also an orphan himself, and he feels sympathy for these children. But, Chief Chen, recruiting and guiding the observed into the action team is a very cautious matter. Are you sure you want to do this?" "Sure!" Chen Jing, driving the car, did not explain too much. The reason she took the risk to personally meet with this observed subject was to make some close-range judgments. And she trusted her own judgment! "Colonel Chen, isn't it a bit... too rash?" The voice in the earpiece was still somewhat hesitant: "At the very least, he should be taken to the main city for a final test to confirm his risk of losing control..." "After all, he is..." "..." "I will report to Professor Bai separately after I get back!"

Chen Jing spoke crisply and directly, yanking off her headphones with a look of annoyance. A bunch of armchair strategists! How could they be so rash as to bring him to the main city before confirming his stability? And as for determining his risk of losing control, was it implying that he was a schizophrenic madman prone to problems? But then, which of those who had been recruited were normal? If they deemed him a madman just because he showed potential signs of schizophrenia, what would they look like if she showed them the video from that digital camera, hidden away as they were, always assessing everything from behind? There was a file she hadn't shown Lu Xin, which stated his risk assessment: 75%. According to the standards of the current world, an assessment risk reaching 80% meant one should never be recruited or guided. A loss of control risk reaching 90% required constant preparedness for cleanup. A loss of control risk reaching 95% meant that even if he did nothing, he should be exiled to the wilderness or eliminated outright! ... If she handed that digital camera over to those people, she was certain Lu Xin's risk assessment would exceed 80%. Even 90%! But Chen Jing felt that her current choice was not wrong. The obstacles in the reconstruction of civilization were beyond imagination. Ambitious mining companies, the Tech Church, knightly orders wandering between the wastelands... And those mental monsters hidden among the crowd... All these unstable elements could pose a great threat to the high city walls at any time! With Qinggang's army alone, it was absolutely impossible to resist... ... Without using her abilities, persuading one person was very difficult, and persuading a group even more so. Therefore, Chen Jing had no intention of persuading them; she just did what she thought should be done. She always believed that the problem Qinggang faced now was not about choosing whom to pick, but having no choice at all! Only a madman could fight monsters!