Having secured airspace clearance, the armed helicopter flew from Tokyo to Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture at tremendous speed and landed directly at a temporary landing site prepared in advance.
Luo Shu jumped straight out of the helicopter. As soon as he landed, he spotted a local liaison from the Metropolitan Police Department.
"Club President Luo, I am Ogiwara Senkichi of the Shizuoka Prefectural Police Headquarters, assigned to liaise with SDS and the Warriors Corps for this operation. I look forward to working with you."
The official, who had short, light brown hair and stood exceptionally tall at nearly two meters, solemnly bowed ninety degrees to Luo Shu.
Seeing this, Luo Shu nodded slightly, then said:
"Straighten up. Let's head directly to the destination."
"Yes, this way, please. The vehicle is ready."
Ogiwara Senkichi gestured toward an eight-seat minibus parked beside him.
Luo Shu nodded at the sight of the minibus, then turned and motioned for Chisato Nishikigi and the others to follow.
At that moment, Chisato Nishikigi, who was carrying a silver case, inwardly lamented:
"Seriously? Another enclosed space?"
Beside her, Takina Inoue also looked somewhat uncomfortable, but she braced herself and said:
"Just bear with it. We're already in Ito City. Judging by the distance, we'll reach our destination after another ten-odd minutes in the cold."
Hearing this, Chisato Nishikigi pulled a long face and hurried after Luo Shu with the silver metal case.
"I don't care. This time, I'm definitely sitting up front, and that window absolutely, positively has to stay open."
"Couldn't agree more," Takina Inoue said with a sigh.
Meanwhile, Biao Wenqi, who had just stepped out of the helicopter, scratched his cheek in puzzlement. Remembering Takina Inoue's and Chisato Nishikigi's sour expressions throughout the journey, he said with some surprise:
"Even SDS elites get