Mission

In the Washington Rifter Association building

The mass media was always there twenty-four seven to monitor the situation or cover news about the Rifters who carried out missions around the world. It was undeniable as a symbol of world peace. The position of the Rifters was even more important than that of most politicians.

Dozens of reporters immediately scrambled to interview Elena the moment she stepped into the building.

"Miss Elena, can you tell me what happened in Japan?!"

"Miss Elena!"

"Elena Katyushka!"

The reporters raced to get her attention while pointing the Mic at Elena's face.

However, Elena chose to remain silent. To give any information, was the same as shedding a drop of blood in a pond full of piranhas. They won't stop until the prey's entire blood has run out.

A moment later, five building guards rushed into the crowd of reporters and opened the way for Elena, and escorted her to the Hall Of Heroes. It was a large room the size of a football field which was designated for Rifters taking missions, buying and selling, sharing information, and others.

The futuristic feel was so evident inside of the room. However, it was also like a club for the Rifters to relax in. The music boomed in the spacious room, and Elena saw other familiar people dance to the strains of the song while others sipped drinks and were even accompanied by the night entertainers.

"Elena!" shrieked a female voice from a distance. Elena turned in the direction of the voice and saw a woman she knew already running towards her.

She waved back at her casually, then put her hands on her hips and shook her head. She couldn't believe she was meeting her old friend, Yunyun.

"Yunyun, you look healthy," said Elena. She greeted her with a kiss on Yunyun's cheek

"Elena! Ah! I miss you!" Yunyun shouted with great joy and hugged Elena.

Elena hugged back for a while and rubbed Yunyun's prosthetic hand. She couldn't believe the dying girl she saved from the battlefield could still live normally and even end up here thanks to science.

"How are you, I heard that you became Rank A last month?"

"I'm fine, thanks to the training you gave me," Yunyun replied with a beaming smile.

"What are you doing in Washington?" asked Elena as she invited Yunyun to sit down.

"Just a little bit of walking, it's good for my body. I was so bored in the Lab, and my dad allowed it and I was right! I can find you here!"

"Thankfully, I will be on a mission. Why? Are you interested in joining?"

"Yeah! Of course! After two years I can finally kill one or two elite monsters from the solar system in the middle of nowhere haha!" Yunyun replied with laughter and bubbling enthusiasm that she couldn't contain.

They sat on the sofa in the corner of the room and ordered drinks and some snacks. "I'll be right back." Elena went to the reception desk to register herself on a mission .

"Elena, I heard you found an interesting boy during your visit to Japan?" Yunyun asked once Elena returned to her seat.

"To be more precise, it was to meet the kid. He's only two years younger than you."

"Ohh interesting, maybe I'll pay a visit to the academy after completing the mission," Yunyun said with a mischievous smile.

"Better not be so bold."

"Ha ha ha! Come on, you're an immortal, what's wrong with sharing a little fun," Yunyun snorted as she hit Elena's shoulder.

"That's not the case, he is the successor of White Raven, Ryuji's adopted son."

Yunyun immediately choked on her drink when she heard the word "Ryuji" and looked at Elena. She could hardly believe it, the legendary Rifter who managed to balance the Dimensions on earth, actually had an adopted son.

As she wiped her mouth, she thought about the rumors circulating and asked. "The rumors turn out to be true? Ryuji hid his adopted son to keep him away from our world?"

"Actually it's not a rumor, but indeed a fact. Ryuji hid his adopted son in Tokyo since he was ten years old and erased some parts of his memory, in order to hide him, from this world but Ryuji's prophecy came true, Abyssals Creatures found him."

"Didn't Abyssals Creatures lose heavily in the Battle of the Cape of Good Hope?!"

"But it didn't change the fact that they can still appear in Tokyo," said Elena as she ate some of her snacks.

"The White Raven might be the best place for him, and he has to be strong to face this fate of his."

Elena just shrugged her shoulders and took a sip of her cocktail "Yeah, that's how it has to be."

Beep, beep, beep.

All of a sudden, Elena's WristNect beeped and notified the mission that Administrator had given her.

[Rank S Mission]

[Sea's Inferno]

[Location: Uncharted Island, Atlantic Ocean, 128,267 S| 65.*** W]

[Objectives: Destroy Abyssals Creatures Military Base, Hatching Facility]

[Valid Until: 168 Hours left]

[Prize: 550,000,000 Units]

"Finally, try reading this!" Elena said and turned the hologram screen towards Yunyun.

Yunyun's eyes immediately widened at the detailed mission information on the screen, and without further ado she immediately pressed the [Accept] button on the hologram screen and further detailed information was sent directly to Elena's WristNect.

Yunyun was so excited to see such a fantastic mission reward and immediately opened the Contact List on her WristNect.

"Alright, I'll recruit some of my comrades to help, I'll take care of the personnel recruitment fees for this mission." Yunyun said firmly as she contacted the personnel she was referring to.

"Good, I will prepare logistical supplies, weapons and ammunition, make sure the personnel you recruit are Rank A and I will call personnel from White Raven."

"Don't worry, I know your standards."

With great care and agility, the two women carried out the mission preparations efficiently. Whereas Elena only needed ten minutes, the White Raven Armory complied with her request.

An hour passed, all preparations were ready. Elena's private jet had arrived and was parked neatly at the top of the WRA Building tower.

"Elena, this is my team. 5 A-Rank Elite-Tier Rifters, they are the Elites I've been on missions with, you can see the attachment." Yunyun said as she sent the detailed team information.

The five recruits lined up neatly in front of Elena were already wearing their personal equipment.

[James Dean : Rank A. Class: Tanker]

[Audrey : Rank A. Class: Mage/Healer]

[Siphon: Rank A. Class: Assassin]

[Rocky : Rank A. Class: Melee Fighter]

[Rake: Rank A. Class: Sniper]

Once she saw the composition of the team that Yunyun proposed to bring, Elena felt confident in the success of the mission, in the worst case she could at least withdraw with all the personnel still alive.

"Perfect! We're Off!" said Elena.