Swallowed Star: Cataclysm Era
Chapter 34

S-class Contract!

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Clap clap clap!!

In the neural response testing room, a burst of crisp applause suddenly rang out.

"Mr. Lin Ye, your performance today was truly astonishing!"

Xu Qi applauded as she walked toward Lin Ye. "There will definitely be a place for you on the War General Ranking—and perhaps even the War God Ranking—in the future!"

"The War General Ranking? The War God Ranking?"

Lin Ye frowned slightly, turned to Xu Qi, and asked, "Secretary Xu, what are the War General Ranking and the War God Ranking?"

"Are they rankings of War Generals and War God warriors based on strength?"

"More or less. War General and War God warriors around the world are ranked according to their personal strength and kill records."

"The stronger a War General is, the higher the price other factions will offer to recruit them."

Xu Qi revealed a mysterious smile and said to Lin Ye, "Of course, you aren't among those being recruited, because you are about to become an elite warrior of the Great Xia military."

"Then do you know the records of those currently at the top of the War General Ranking?" Lin Ye asked curiously.

Xu Qi smiled faintly. "Classified!"

Lin Ye: "..."

Even if you don't tell me, can't I just look it up on the Warrior Forum? Besides, I have High-tier War General access now! Lin Ye gave Xu Qi a deep look as he silently grumbled to himself.

"Hehe!" Two little dimples appeared on Xu Qi's face, and the image of the refined, aloof secretary vanished completely.

What remained was simply a lively young girl.

At that moment, Lin Ye noticed that the way the beautiful secretary in front of him looked at him seemed a little off.

"Cough, cough, cough!!"

Perhaps sensing something, Xu Qi coughed lightly twice before awkwardly changing the subject.

"Mr. Lin Ye, I've already sent the results of this test and all your personal information to the senior review team."

"The results should come out soon. Let's wait in the room next door."

"Alright." Lin Ye nodded noncommittally.

The three of them immediately left the neural testing room and went to the meeting room next door.

After waiting for about five minutes, a man in military uniform entered after knocking, carrying a laptop and a black document bag.

"Secretary Xu, these are the review team's final results and the printed agreement." Lin Ye noticed that this Lieutenant Colonel's words were full of respect for Xu Qi.

His eyes shifted slightly, but in the end, he did not look into it further.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work." Xu Qi smiled faintly.

After the man left, Xu Qi opened the laptop and saw the email on it.

True to her nature, Xu Qi did not keep them in suspense. She looked directly at Lin Ye, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. "Mr. Lin Ye, congratulations on receiving an S-class Contract!"

Although Lin Ye had already guessed this would be the result, he still smiled. "Thank you."

"Lin Ye, congratulations! Across all of Great Xia, only a few War Gods have ever received an S-class Contract. I never expected you to receive one at such a young age."

"A true hero emerges in youth—the new generation surpasses the old!"

Xue Zhan laughed heartily, joy filling even the space between his brows.

He no longer remembered how long it had been since he had felt this happy.

The last time had been half a year ago, when they had repelled that Beast Tide and successfully defended a shelter base.

Since becoming the director of the Military District Martial Arts Hall, the most talented warrior he had ever signed had only received a B-class Contract.

Across the many shelters and strongholds of Shan City, an A-class Contract was already considered the pinnacle.

Yet today, he had personally witnessed the birth of an S-class monstrous genius warrior.

He had been there for the entire process, from the assessment tests to the signing of the contract.

It was like accompanying an Olympic champion from the preliminary rounds into the finals, only to watch them claim the championship in one stroke.

For a moment, even someone as steadfast as Xue Zhan could not help but feel a faint mist rise in his eyes.

He closed his eyes, rolled them slightly to disperse it, then quietly watched Lin Ye, this genius warrior.

"Mr. Lin Ye, sit down and take a look at the agreement first!" Xu Qi carefully opened the document bag and handed the contract inside to Lin Ye.

Lin Ye accepted the agreement and sat down in a nearby chair. By the sunlight streaming through the window, he quietly began reading it.

It was his first time coming into contact with such a confidential S-class Contract, so Lin Ye read it very carefully.

There were quite a few clauses in the agreement, most of them concerning a warrior's benefits and regulations.

The most important one was—

Any warrior who encountered a Beast Tide at a shelter, stronghold, or city had to participate in its defense unconditionally. Anyone who fled in the face of battle, once discovered, would face the harshest punishment.

I could never be a deserter! Lin Ye thought to himself.

He and the monsters shared a Deep Blood Feud that could never be reconciled!

After reviewing the terms one by one, Lin Ye's gaze finally settled on the final two pages detailing the benefits.

These were the benefits specifically offered to High-tier War Generals under an S-class Contract.

In summary—

A High-tier War General Martial Artist could receive a complete set of High-tier War General Combat Suit provided by the military, the complete version of the Nine Splendor Art, five hundred million Huaxia yuan, one million contribution points, the rank of colonel, an annual salary of ten million, high-limit interest-free loans, and insurance;

As well as transportation privileges exclusive to Martial Artists, residence in homes of any price in any city, vehicle usage rights, and so on!

The High-tier War General contract even included a clause allowing helicopters or fighter jets to be dispatched for pickup and transport during special circumstances.

After reading it carefully, Lin Ye could not help but feel waves stirring in his heart.

He had only tested as a High-tier War General so far and had yet to produce any actual achievements. He had not expected the contract's benefits to be so generous.

Aside from the five hundred million Huaxia yuan, one million contribution points, and the military rank of colonel, there was also the complete version of the Nine Splendor Art.

As for the rest, they held little appeal for Lin Ye.

Anything that could be solved with money was not a problem.

"Does every Martial Artist with an S-class Contract receive these benefits?" Lin Ye raised his head, voicing his doubts.

"Of course!" Secretary Xu smiled. "Only High-tier War General Martial Artists like you, who have been assessed as S-class, can enjoy these benefits."

"But your benefits do not end there." Xu Qi spoke mysteriously.

"They don't?" Lin Ye put down the contract and looked at the young woman before him in confusion.

"As for the other benefits, they are confidential for now!"

Xu Qi met Lin Ye's gaze, then gently shook her head. "You will only learn about them after you kill a Lord-level Monster!"

Kill a Lord-level Monster?

Black lines immediately appeared across Lin Ye's forehead.

Having strength without combat experience was no different from empty theory.

After all, every Lord-level Monster had fought its way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. They were not little animals raised in a zoo.

Moreover, Lord-level Monsters possessed intelligence comparable to humans. Their tough bodies and destructive combat power were even more terrifying.

Even a War God of the same level had to proceed with extreme caution when facing one.

"Mm, I understand." Lin Ye looked at Xu Qi and nodded slightly.

"Does signing this S-class Contract mean our agreement can be fulfilled, and that you can cure my sister's illness?"

Lin Ye raised his head, voicing the question he should have asked. "Or will some of the benefits in this contract be deducted to save my sister?"

"Of course. The first benefit, the five hundred million Huaxia yuan, will be removed directly and used to purchase targeted medication that can completely eliminate the RT Virus."

"Do you accept this?"

"I accept!" Lin Ye answered immediately, without the slightest hesitation.

"Then sign the contract!"

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