Bai Yaoyao cleared her throat lightly and said without the slightest blush, "Well... we're all very happy to help the base with its problems."
Secretary Wu's lips twitched. "Then the Crystal Core?"
"You still have to give us the Crystal Cores. I'll take this one first, and you still owe us another. We'll leave tomorrow morning and do our best to get back quickly and complete the mission to a high standard as soon as possible! Rest assured, everyone."
Comrade Bai Yaoyao delivered her solemn assurance in a loud voice, then took the little box back from Secretary Wu without being asked.
Fortunately, everyone in Dark Night had thick skin. Otherwise, they really might have failed to hold back their laughter...
"All right... thank you for taking this on, Dark Night," Secretary Wu said. Whatever else could be said, at least Dark Night had accepted the job.
"What happens if the zombies attack the city again while we're gone?" Bai Yaoyao asked.
Wang Jingyu finally found an opportunity to speak.
"The Main Base has sent reinforcements. We have more weapons and Ability Users now, so we can hold out for a while."
Bai Yaoyao nodded. As long as their home wasn't overrun while they were away, that was fine. Provided City L Base wasn't wiped out, she believed City D wouldn't face any major problems this time.
Bai Yaoyao believed that even if her group hadn't returned in time during the last zombie siege, the base wouldn't have fallen. She kept getting the feeling that the Authorities had a secret weapon.
So she didn't ask any more questions. At present, both sides appreciated each other while still holding a little back.
That was good. Bai Yaoyao hoped they could maintain this relationship. Any closer, and emotions would start influencing how