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Should See Me (Part 2)
Ronan obtaining the spoils marked the successful conclusion of his first on-site survey test.
Everyone had their own understanding of the word "successful."
For Ronan, it was successful enough that everyone had returned in one piece and could proceed with their next assignments as planned.
Moreover, Ronan had gotten along fairly well with his new colleagues at the Front Committee First Bureau Executive Office. Although the mission had indeed been rather dangerous, the way his new colleagues and superiors had positioned him suited Ronan's current capabilities quite well. He had faced virtually no constraints in his work, received a "souvenir" after completing the mission, and most importantly—he had truly broadened his horizons.
Ronan was fairly satisfied.
Next, he would return to the Chang Ying and continue advancing the Zombie Ant–Fire God Ant correlation experiment. While he was at it, he would find an opportunity to further refine the Sky Carrier Card Deck, for which he had already collected most of the foundational data...
"Queen Ant, are you ready?" Yun Bo's voice came through the communications channel.
After the on-site survey test ended, he had made another subtle adjustment to Ronan's nickname, claiming that it represented a smoother superior-subordinate relationship, a stronger bond between colleagues, and less effort when addressing each other.
Ronan knew that, given this fellow's personality, arguing over it would only encourage him further. He could not be bothered, merely replying, "Ready."
As he spoke, he stored the four newly drawn character cards in the Inner Universe Simulator, activating the Powered Armor that transformed into a movable square seat, somewhat like a suitcase. He walked out of the Executive Office's temporary rest pod. Yun Bo was already waiting outside. Next, they would head to the Chang Ying for the next round of