In the end, Luo Zhuo was injected with the serum. Not only that, but an explosive device was also fastened around his neck.

If he ever left the room, the device would activate and blow his entire head off.

“How vicious,” Luo Zhuo said with a laugh, his face ashen.

“Vicious?” Feng He retorted. “I haven’t even started using you for my pharmaceutical experiments yet.”

Perhaps she had seen too many disgusting things, or maybe it was Luo Zhuo’s dehumanizing attitude that had provoked her.

Feng He desperately wanted to test every single one of those drugs on him.

“Heh heh…” Luo Zhuo gave an awkward laugh. ‘What goes around comes around. Karma spares no one.’

For a long time, the five of them had been incredibly busy at the Monster Investigation Bureau, all consciously or unconsciously selecting successors for their positions.

Everyone else knew, but no one said a word.

Their reluctance to see them go had reached its peak.

After Lin Jingjing had paved the way for everyone and also asked Captain Li to look after her successors in the days to come,

the five of them chose a bright and beautiful day to announce everything to the public.

Lin Jingjing stood on stage, microphone in hand, looking out at her comrades below.

A part of her found it hard to do, but they had more important things to do.

“From this day forward, Lieutenant Colonel Lu Shaoyu will assume the position of Director of the Monster Investigation Bureau. Henceforth, you will follow her orders.”

Beside her, Lu Shaoyu, wearing a uniform almost identical to Lin Jingjing’s, took two steps forward when her name was called.

Seeing her at her side, Lin Jingjing reached out, pulled her to the center, then unpinned the medal symbolizing the director’s office from her own uniform and personally fastened it onto Lu Shaoyu’s.

The medal gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, and Lu Shaoyu looked as if she was about to cry.

‘I can’t believe Director Lin is giving up her position just like that. We spent so much time and effort to get this far.’

“Director Lin…” Lu Shaoyu’s voice choked with emotion.

Seeing her like this, Lin Jingjing smiled. ‘It’s not like we’re parting forever. Is there any reason to be so upset?’

“Don’t be sad, don’t be upset. We’ll always be behind you,” Lin Jingjing said, hugging her and comforting her in a voice only the two of them could hear.

“From now on, the laboratories on those other planets are in your hands.”

“I understand,” Lu Shaoyu replied.

After the handover ceremony ended, Lin Jingjing stepped down from the stage. She was greeted by the sight of her four comrades standing there. Even Captain Li, Yun Yiyou, and the commanders of the six legions were there.

This surprised Lin Jingjing.

‘What are they doing here?’

“You all…” Lin Jingjing walked over, about to ask, but Beisang cut her off. “I know what you want to ask. We just came to attend.”

Blanwen was looking left and right, muttering, “Where are the cooks?”

“Assign two of them to go back with us.”

Hearing this, Lin Jingjing knew why they had come.

‘They came for the cooks.’

‘I had no idea the Monster Investigation Bureau’s cooks were so popular. I should have them all get some advanced training. That way, even if the Bureau is gone someday, they’ll have no problem finding jobs.’

“Have you really decided to go to that devastated planet?” Yun Yiyou asked, standing ramrod straight with a stoic expression.

In truth, he was reluctant to let these five capable assistants go so far away. After all, they had helped him a great deal.

During their investigations, they had dealt with nearly all the officials he hadn’t dared to touch.

They were the sharpest of blades; just point them in a direction, and they would take down the target.

Now that everything had settled down, they had thoughtfully stepped down from their positions to head to that godforsaken planet.

Yun Yiyou had once held reservations about them, but not anymore.

This group might challenge everyone and everything, but their original intention was always to help the common people.

Lin Jingjing nodded without hesitation. “Yes, we have to go.”

‘That’s Blue Star. Even if we have to die, we’ll die on that planet.’

“Alright, then,” Yun Yiyou sighed. He never imagined this group of youngsters could be so detached from power.

Some people, once they reached such positions, were unwilling to ever step down.

“You are good kids,” Yun Yiyou commented.

The five of them didn’t have much to say about Yun Yiyou’s assessment.

‘Good kids?’

‘No way.’

‘We’ll always be the rebellious ones.’

At noon, the group had their last meal in the cafeteria. Afterward, they went back to pack their things.

After packing, they went to the entrance of the most luxurious hotel in the city center. Su Wen was standing at the door, watching for them.

Her eyes were filled with gratitude.

“Thank you for coming to see me off,” Su Wen said with a smile.

“We like to see things through to the end,” Lin Jingjing said, smiling. “We’re heading to Blue Star today, too.”

As she spoke, Lin Jingjing handed over a Star Ring. “This is your new identity. Be sure to keep it safe.”

Taking the Star Ring, Su Wen broke into a wide smile.

“Thank you.”

After seeing her off, the group exchanged glances, and slow smiles spread across their faces.

“Karaoke?” Shi Feng suggested.

“Let’s do it!” Gu Kaiwen responded.

Mo Xuan added from the side, “I’m in.”

The five of them went to a karaoke bar and sang their hearts out. Mo Xuan’s singing was, as always, the worst.

The others roasted him for it, but Mo Xuan wasn’t having it.

He insisted on proving that his singing was the best, but now wasn’t the time for that.

Because they also had to board a warship and set sail.

After leaving the karaoke bar, they returned to the Monster Investigation Bureau, grabbed their belongings, and then headed to the warship.

This time, they were only taking a small squad with them to Blue Star. Those who weren’t chosen were all crestfallen.

But those who were chosen were grinning from ear to ear. It was clear how happy they were to be able to follow Lin Jingjing.

Just as they were about to board the warship, Captain Li called out to them from behind.

“You little runts!”

Those words made the group stop in their tracks. The soldiers who had come with Captain Li watched them nervously.

They were afraid the group would blow up at Captain Li, but Lin Jingjing and the others didn’t.

They turned to face him, smiling brightly. “Is there something you need, Captain Li?”

It had been a long time since they’d heard him call them that.

“Take care of yourselves. I believe you’ll manage that planet well.” After speaking, Captain Li patted Lin Jingjing’s shoulder. “When the time comes, I’ll come join you for my retirement.”

“Okay, we’ll be waiting for you,” Lin Jingjing replied with a nod.

Meanwhile, the soldiers behind them were all watching. Lu Shaoyu and Xiang Heng stood shoulder to shoulder.

Their eyes were red, and they looked especially sad.

“Director Lin, take care.”

“Safe travels!”

Partings are always sad, but life is full of them.

Lin Jingjing and her group walked into the warship, waving to everyone all the way.

Not until the warship’s ramp was completely closed did they let their smiles fall, their reluctance to leave showing on their faces.

But they had made this choice themselves. No matter how reluctant they felt, they could only stride forward.

Lin Jingjing looked at her friends, then held out her fist. “We’re going home.”

“Let’s be happy about it.”

“Yeah, we’re going home,” Shi Feng said, his spirits lifting immediately.

‘Back to Blue Star.’

‘Time to be happy.’

They bumped their fists together, their eyes filled with joy for Blue Star.

They gazed through the viewport at the dark expanse of space outside. This journey was now at an end.

(The End)

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