novelraw Chapter 83 : Contact Established with the Longxi Republic
Chapter 83 : Contact Established with the Longxi Republic
Chapter 83: Contact Established with the Longxi Republic
Neon Metropolis, Chiyoda Ward, Longxi Republic Embassy to the Shinto Theocracy of Sakurajima.
The morning sunlight spilled across the solemn national emblem, reflecting a dignified and austere glow.
Yet at this moment, inside the embassy’s reception hall, the atmosphere was rather hard to put into words.
“Who did you say you were?”
The staff member at the reception window was a young woman wearing glasses.
At this moment, she was sizing up the man in front of her from head to toe with the look one would use on a psychiatric patient.
“Hello, I am Chen Mo!”
Chen Mo wiped the sweat from his forehead, his tone urgent. “I have top-level emergency intelligence that needs to be reported to the country immediately!”
“Please help me contact the homeland right away!”
The young woman smiled sweetly. “Alright, sir.”
“Please first present your identification.”
Chen Mo took out his specially issued Bureau 869 credentials.
The receptionist took the document.
She looked at the few gilded characters on it, her expression turning slightly blank.
“Bureau 869?”
The girl frowned, searched her memory for a long while, yet still could not recall any such department back home.
“Sir, this is the embassy, not a place where you can casually fool around.”
“Please do not joke.”
She returned the credentials to Chen Mo, her smile still sweet, but her tone already carried a trace of vigilance.
“If there is nothing else, please do not disturb our normal work.”
“If you have encountered difficulties, such as losing your passport or falling victim to fraud, we can provide assistance.”
“But if you are here to…”
She paused, seemingly choosing her words. “If you are here to… promote sales or preach, please turn left when you go out. The psychiatric hospital is two streets away.”
Chen Mo：“……”
He took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the helplessness in his heart.
He knew it sounded absurd.
The Transcendent Affairs Administration was a top-secret unit. Aside from the highest levels, ordinary people had no idea it even existed.
“I am not joking.”
Chen Mo could only helplessly try to continue explaining. “Please call your ambassador over. He should know—”
“Sir!”
The girl interrupted him impatiently. “If you continue causing trouble, I will call security!”
“I—”
Just as Chen Mo was about to explain, two burly armed police soldiers had already walked over, staring at him warily.
“Sir, please leave.”
Chen Mo sighed helplessly.
Just as the scene became extremely awkward, and Chen Mo was even considering whether he should directly take action and “force his way through,”
a somewhat hesitant voice came from the side.
“Chen… Director Chen?”
Chen Mo abruptly turned his head.
He saw an elderly man with graying hair, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, standing not far away, looking at him in shock.
“Old Zhang?”
Chen Mo’s eyes lit up, as if he had seen a savior. “Counselor Zhang! Is that you?”
Old Zhang pushed his glasses, carefully identified him, then his expression changed drastically as he hurried over.
“It really is you?!”
“How did you… end up like this?”
Old Zhang and Chen Mo were old acquaintances. Back when Chen Mo was still at the police bureau, the two had cooperated several times.
“It’s a long story.”
Chen Mo gave a bitter smile. “Let’s not talk about that for now. Quickly take me to see the ambassador. I have extremely urgent intelligence!”
“Alright, alright, come with me!”
Although Old Zhang was full of doubts, he also knew that Chen Mo’s identity was no trifling matter, and immediately led him inside.
Leaving behind the utterly bewildered receptionist and the armed police soldiers staring at each other.
……
Half an hour later, inside the embassy’s secure communications room.
As a top-level encrypted line connected, Chen Mo finally made contact with the homeland.
That familiar and imposing elderly man appeared on the screen.
“Chen Mo?”
The old man’s voice carried a trace of delight. “It’s good that you’re safe!”
“Reporting to the Commander, Chen Mo reporting back to duty!”
Chen Mo straightened his back and gave a standard military salute.
“Good! Good! Good!”
The old man said three consecutive goods. “I knew you were hard to kill!”
“You suddenly disappeared, and we searched for a long time without any news.”
“Who would have thought you’d actually end up in Neon!”
“This was also part of the game.”
Chen Mo briefly explained the process of being transported, then said gravely, “Commander, now is not the time for reminiscing.”
“The situation on Neon’s side is extremely complicated.”
“Transcendent forces have already begun spreading underground. Although the officials are doing everything they can to seal it off, the situation is getting out of control.”
“I need support.”
The old man said in a deep voice, “Alright, we will immediately dispatch reinforcements on our side.”
“Before long, a special operations team composed of the most elite agents and scientists will secretly infiltrate Neon.”
“Their mission is to locate and rendezvous with you.”
“That’s great!”
Chen Mo finally felt at ease.
“However…”
The old man changed the subject. “Given the current situation in Neon, in order to avoid diplomatic disputes or even war, they cannot appear openly, nor can they carry heavy weapons.”
“All actions can only be carried out in secret.”
“Therefore, you will need to wait.”
“Wait?”
Chen Mo frowned.
“Yes.”
The old man nodded. “We need time to grease the wheels and establish secure communication channels.”
“During this period, you must rely on yourself.”
“Protect yourself, and at the same time, as much as possible… go look for other players.”
“Especially teammates from the 【Shadow】 faction.”
“Remember, this is a war.”
“Not only a war between Transcendents, but a war over national destiny.”
“We cannot lose.”
“Yes!”
Chen Mo nodded solemnly. “I guarantee completion of the mission!”
……
After ending the communication, Chen Mo walked out of the secure room and let out a long breath.
Although support would still take time, at least he was no longer fighting alone.
With the nation backing him, his confidence was much stronger.
“Director Chen, what are you planning to do next?”
Old Zhang, who had been waiting at the door, asked with concern. “Why not stay here at the embassy for now? It’s absolutely safe here.”
“No.”
Chen Mo shook his head. “This place is too conspicuous.”
“And I still have tasks to complete.”
He looked back at the hints in the oracle.
【Victory Conditions: Eliminate all players of the opposing faction, or achieve personal victory conditions.】
Although he still did not know who his teammates were, he had to take the initiative.
In this unfamiliar country, in this hostile city, passive waiting was equivalent to death.
“Old Zhang, can you help me get a legal identity?”
Chen Mo asked. “Preferably something inconspicuous, convenient for moving around among the common people.”
“No problem.”
Old Zhang agreed readily. “Give me half a day.”
……
That afternoon, Chen Mo walked out of the embassy’s back door holding a brand-new passport and several stacks of Neon currency.
His current identity was that of a Chinese-descended “Chen-san” who had come to Neon to seek refuge with relatives, only to end up wandering the streets because those relatives had moved away.
This identity was ordinary, but its strength lay in its authenticity—it could withstand scrutiny.
Walking through the bustling streets, Chen Mo chewed on a rice ball while thinking about his next plan.
Trying to find other players in this massive city was no different from looking for a needle in the sea.
But he was not completely without clues.
Transcendents were like fireflies in the night—no matter how well they hid, they would always leave traces.
For example, the riot in Shibuya.
For example, the cult known as the Church of Myriad Spirits.
And for example…
Chen Mo’s gaze fell on a gossip weekly he had just bought.
On the cover was a blurry photograph.
It showed an ancient shrine, looking especially gloomy in the rainy night.
The headline was written in sensational red characters—
《Tsuchimikado Family Massacre! Accident or Vendetta?》