The matter of observing the Wave Point had more or less been settled, but Hua Xiezhi had another major task.
She needed to ask clearly: Where exactly were they going, and under extreme circumstances, what kind of trouble might they encounter? This was a perfectly reasonable demand—although they had been paid generously, they had the right to know the difficulty of the mission.
They could not possibly trade an opportunity to observe the Wave Point for a mission they knew was suicidal, could they?
However, the official answer was that the mission location was classified—this had always been the military's style, and outsiders had no right to question it.
As for what kind of trouble they might encounter, that was even harder to say. They could bring no more than two Armed Merchant Ships.
If there were battle losses, the military would provide appropriate compensation.
The military could also provide death benefits for personnel casualties, but in that case, it would need to station intelligence officers with them.
Because of information barriers, many groups were deeply opposed to intelligence officers, so this was merely a suggested option rather than a mandatory requirement.
Hua Xiezhi said she found the mission highly objectionable—everything was uncertain, yet they expected them to accept it?
Even if they wanted to fool people, they should at least show some sincerity.
The officials contacted the military again and ultimately received a new explanation.
The mission only required them to identify unusual people and events, then report them promptly. They would not be forced to join combat.
Participating in battle would naturally be good, as they could earn corresponding combat bounties. If they found themselves outmatched, retreating in time would not result in accountability.
For the military, those terms could be considered quite sincere. At the very least,