Catherine clearly had yet to grasp the true meaning of "work makes me happy." All she could do was stare resentfully at Nie Yun.
"Oh, right, there's something I need you to take care of..." Nie Yun's next words only made Catherine feel worse.
"Pick some trustworthy people from our ranks to join the investigation team. Arrange for them to visit each warship and conduct on-site investigations. Focus on gathering information about senior officers from junior officers," Nie Yun said.
"Gather information from junior officers? I'm afraid that could easily upset the generals and admirals. It's bound to cause a stir, but the higher-ups want us to operate in secret and avoid any negative repercussions..." Catherine said worriedly.
"Hmm... too much of a stir? That is a problem. How about this, then? We'll hold a 'Most Popular Officer Selection Activity.' I'll speak to the two supreme commanders and have the relevant directives issued. Have our people carry out their mission in secret under the pretext of conducting surveys for the activity!"
After a moment's thought, Nie Yun came up with a "good idea."
What? A "Most Popular Officer Selection Activity"?
Catherine froze for a moment, but upon reflection, although the excuse seemed rather frivolous, it would provide perfect cover for their operation.
"All right, understood!"
"Also, make sure proper security measures are in place for these people, in case anyone gets desperate and lashes out. I can lend you a few of my Silverwing Guards. Take them along when you head out, so no one gets silenced after discovering something," Nie Yun said solemnly.
Silenced? Was this mission... really that dangerous?
Catherine nodded with an equally solemn expression.
Watching Catherine leave, Nie Yun's lips curved into a faint smile.
The Ranger had already become Nie Yun's "insect hive" through and