Chapter 492: I am Basalt
Soldier! Young woman! Surnamed An!
Putting these things together, it was hard for Basalt not to think of An Ning. Could it be that Teacher An was really in trouble? Or was it just a coincidence?
While Basalt's heart was shaking wildly, the closed door of the room in the small courtyard finally opened, and several men in uniform ran out. The leader was about fifty years old, full of fortitude, but his eyebrows couldn't hide his worry.
He looked around at the trainers in the small courtyard, then looked at the person beside him and said, "Are all the civilian Pro-level trainers within a radius of three hundred miles here?"
"Major Liu! There are a total of thirteen nearby, but four are relatively slow and are still on their way. Now, only nine have arrived!" The young soldier glanced at the Pokédex and nodded solemnly.
"Nine is nine! No more waiting!"
Major Liu nodded, turned to the crowd, and said, "Everyone, I apologize for urgently summoning you here. But there is no other way; we have encountered an emergency situation this time and need your help!"
"Major Liu, what exactly happened? Just say it! Whatever I can help with, I, Danba, will not hesitate."
The square-faced Danba had a loud voice, appearing very straightforward. As a local native, this Danba obviously knew Liu Qi.
Hearing this, other trainers also shouted, patting their chests and promising to do their best to help. The cohesion of the Huaxia Alliance was vividly displayed at this moment.
"The situation is like this. Five days ago, someone from the nearby Ketaikemali Village crossed the national highway line and went to the disputed area in the west, but hasn't returned yet. After receiving the request from the village, our border defense post immediately sent a seven-person squad to the western disputed area to search."
Liu Qi frowned tightly and sighed, "But just over an hour ago, everyone in the squad lost contact, without a trace. We are not sure if the communication equipment malfunctioned, or the magnetic field was interfered with, or... But this matter is very unusual. If it were anywhere else, we would have sent a large force in directly."
"However, the west is the disputed area between the Huaxia, India, and Pakistan Alliances. Our three parties have agreed never to send too many troops in to prevent disputes. No more than ten Pro-level individuals, and those above Pro-level are prohibited from entering."
"Therefore, we can send at most three more people into the disputed area now. So I hope these three people must have top-notch strength or super strong exploration and self-protection capabilities."
Saying that, Liu Qi patted the shoulder of the young sergeant beside him and said, "This is Fang Xiaolong, also the captain of our border defense squad. He will lead everyone in as a guide, so now we only need two 'top-notch' trainers to join."
Liu Qi emphasized the word "top-notch" particularly heavily.
Liu Qi was the director of the border defense post, and there were actually quite a few soldiers in his post. Unfortunately, very few had top-notch strength. As for sending people from the military region, there was no time. Liu Qi vaguely felt that this matter was probably not simple. And he himself couldn't enter the disputed area. So frustrating!
"In addition, let me clarify first that this rescue may contain certain dangers. Although our military has issued an 'Emergency Gathering Order,' you can still refuse to help. This is a request, not an order!"
After speaking, Liu Qi scanned everyone and said seriously, "Who is willing to volunteer?"
On the spot, more than half of the nine people lowered their heads, daring not to look at Liu Qi. Some of them thought their strength was insufficient, not reaching the top-notch Pro-level. Others were unwilling to take risks for no reason! A squad from the border defense post was already trapped; would adding three more people now really work? Probably sending sheep into the tiger's mouth!
"I'll go!"
The first to raise his hand was the square-faced, dark-skinned Danba. This was a warm-hearted real man! When the Alliance needed him, he was never vague.
Seeing only Danba raise his hand to sign up, Liu Qi was extremely disappointed. As a veteran stationed here for many years, he also had a certain understanding of the nearby experts. Danba's strength was not bad, but calling it Pro-level peak was barely acceptable. Among the nine, there was a veritable Pro-level peak trainer, but that person shrank back and cherished his life without raising his hand. Liu Qi was helpless besides being disappointed.
Recruiting two out of nine, but now only one signed up; what to do? Liu Qi shook his head and could only consider pulling out a captain-level figure from his border defense squads.
"Me!"
Just then, a crisp voice sounded.
Hearing this, everyone focused their eyes on the owner of the voice.
It was a slender young man with rough, dark skin, looking a bit unkempt and sloppy. But everyone had sharp eyes and could vaguely tell that the young man shouldn't be very old, at most just graduated from university.
"Little kid, your hair hasn't even grown fully yet? Why join in the fun here?" Danba waved his hand disdainfully.
Older trainers might not be very strong. But too young trainers were destined not to be very strong. Basalt looked too young; when he came in just now and everyone knew he was a Pro-level trainer, they were surprised for a while. If said Basalt was Pro-level peak, they wouldn't believe it even if beaten to death! A Pro-level peak trainer not only required all main Pokémon to be Pro-level but the ace Pokémon must also have a few unique skills. Basalt, probably a trainer who just advanced to Pro-level, then pushed by "patriotic feelings" to make an irrational choice?
Ignoring Danba and everyone's doubts, Basalt just looked seriously at Liu Qi and said in a deep voice, "Major Liu, I just want to ask. Is there a person named An Ning in the lost contact squad?"
"How do you know An Ning? Wait a minute, you know An Ning?" Liu Qi was stunned.
Hearing this, Basalt's heart stopped for a moment. Teacher An was really in the lost contact squad.
"I am her student!"
Basalt's body trembled slightly, looking up, "Major Liu, I join! Time waits for no one; let's set off immediately."
"Wait a minute!"
Liu Qi stopped Basalt with a face full of doubt, asking curiously, "You are An Ning's student? How old are you this year?"
"21 years old!"
"21 years old? You are only a junior in college?"
Hearing this, the faces of the people around showed shocked expressions. Being able to become a Pro-level trainer in the junior year of college was definitely not simple; calling him a "genius" wasn't excessive.
Although Liu Qi was also a bit shocked, he still shook his head firmly and said, "My operation this time has considerable unknown dangers. One must have Pro-level peak strength to participate. You... probably won't do!"
Although Pro-level is just a rank, the gap between newly entered Pro-level and Pro-level peak is larger than from Rookie to Advanced. Basalt becoming a Pro-level trainer at this age was already amazing. But Pro-level peak? Liu Qi didn't even dare to think about it.
"I! Can!"
Basalt raised his head and said solemnly, "Because... my name is Basalt!"
"Basalt? Eh? Why do I feel this name is so familiar?"
Just then, someone in the crowd reacted and exclaimed, "I remember now. Basalt, the superstar player Basalt of the Sanctuary Club in the Huaxia First Division League. He is a player ranked top 10 in the league's individual combat power, an existence even stronger than Pro-level peak."
Being reminded by that person, everyone also reacted. Basalt's fame was too loud; except for the soldiers of the border defense post who had relatively closed news, who else present hadn't heard of him?
"You are a top 10 player in the professional league? Real or fake?" Liu Qi's face was full of disbelief.
However, after carefully observing Basalt's face, the summoned crowd quickly confirmed it. Although cultivating hard in the desert for many months made Basalt much darker and sloppier, the outline hadn't changed.
"It really is Basalt!"
Danba also widened his eyes. Regular Pro-level peak trainers were just at the level of playing substitutes in the First Division League. And players in the top 10 of the combat power list could easily sweep 1v6. In the Pro-level, Basalt was an unshakeable existence.
"Really a star player of the professional league?"
Liu Qi was extremely shocked. But at the same time, he was also extremely fortunate. Because in terms of combat power, Basalt alone might be worth five ordinary sergeants, or two or three ordinary Pro-level peaks. With Basalt, their chances of success in this trip increased a lot. Even if they couldn't gain anything, self-preservation should be no problem.
"Alright then, Fang Xiaolong, Danba, and Basalt, you three set off immediately to the disputed area. Bring satellite phones, report any findings in time, and maintain contact at all times!"
"Understood!" Fang Xiaolong saluted.
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