NOVEL NEXT Chapter 29: Chapter 29
Chapter 29: The Choice
In a reception room within the military camp, Qin Mu and representatives from the four factions were seated.
"Thank you for your invitations. I am deeply grateful. Your conditions are all very generous, but I have a small request." Qin Mu looked at the representatives of the four factions with ease and confidence. After all, this situation was part of Qin Mu's plan.
"Please tell us, and we will try our best to accommodate." Military representative Zheng Xing did not hesitate to respond. The other parties also expressed that there would be no problem.
"You've all seen my information. My mother was a military researcher, and under her influence, I've been passionate about monsters and genes since I was young." Qin Mu paused here. Of course, this was to establish his persona. After all, there were indeed many related books at home, but who knew if he was truly passionate about them.
"Perhaps influenced by this, I awakened my spirit power during a fight with monsters in the wilderness, at the brink of death." This statement was indeed true. Before awakening, Qin Mu had indeed fought with monsters.
"Later, I discovered by accident that I seemed to be able to communicate with monsters through spirit power, and even control them. This talent, after my research, I found to be closely related to my understanding and research of monsters. Therefore, I hope to receive some help in this area. Research on monsters, and even deeper into genetic engineering, would be very helpful to my strength improvement."
Hearing Qin Mu's request, the representatives looked at each other in dismay. The representatives from the Limit Dojo and the Thunder Dojo were somewhat at a loss. When it came to training fighters, the two dojos were very adept, and even for spirit masters they had certain resources. However, when it came to research on monsters and genetic engineering, they were not completely without it, but their research was only superficial. On the other hand, military representative Zheng Xing and the HR Alliance representative showed delight.
Every year, various military academies would train a large number of research talents, and the majority of these talents entered the military's various research institutions. For this purpose, the government and military invested a vast amount of resources each year. Among them, the cell repair serum Qin Mu had used was one of the military's research achievements.
Although the HR Alliance was not as strong as the military, they had ample funds and had attracted a considerable number of high-end research talents, investing in numerous high-end research institutions with fruitful results. The most famous were the various genetic potions and high-profit pharmaceutical products related to medicine.
The HR Alliance representative, finally finding an opportunity, quickly said, "Qin Mu, your idea is excellent, and we will support you. Our HR Alliance has in-depth research on various monsters, especially in genetic engineering, and many well-known research institutions are funded by our HR Alliance. As long as you join our HR Alliance, I can apply for permission for you to access some high-end knowledge, and even directly join various research institutions. However, since most of our high-end research institutions are in European base cities, you can come and settle in a European base city with me, and we will give you the best conditions."
After the HR Alliance representative finished speaking, military representative Zheng Xing said solemnly, "In terms of understanding monsters, our military is the best. Every year, various monster data compilations are written by our military. Our research on monsters is very comprehensive and in-depth. Various universities in the base cities have set up related majors, and the military has also established a large number of research units internally. Your mother used to be an excellent researcher at a certain institute."
Zheng Xing paused here before continuing, "After joining the military, with the rank of colonel, you will have the authority to participate in some research. As your strength improves, your authority will also increase, and more research data will be open to you. You can learn related knowledge according to your own level."
Zheng Xing hesitated for a moment before saying, "If you are really interested and this can indeed help you improve your strength, I suggest you can use your military colonel status to directly enroll in the special fighter recruitment class of Jiangnan First Military Academy. During your time at the university, you can systematically learn related knowledge, and the military will not assign you any tasks during your studies. You can freely arrange your time, but the military will also check and urge you to improve your strength. If your strength improves too slowly and you waste your talent, the military will force you to train in the army. After you complete your studies, you can then join the military,"
Hearing Zheng Xing's words, Qin Mu's interest was immediately piqued. In fact, among the four factions, Qin Mu had first considered the military and the Limit Dojo. The Limit Dojo itself was the strongest force on Earth, with the dojo master 'Hong' having unparalleled strength globally, almost invincible.
There were also many benefits and treatments within the dojo. For example, Luo Feng later exchanged for the "Spirit Master Basics" from Hong. Moreover, Luo Feng had also joined the Limit Dojo. If Qin Mu joined the Limit Dojo as well, it would be easier to build a good relationship with Luo Feng.
The Thunder Dojo was actually quite good too. The relationship between the Thunder Dojo's master, Lei Shen (Thunder God), and Hong was so close that they were like brothers. Joining either side would not make much difference.
As for the HR Alliance, to be honest, apart from money, they had little appeal. And mere money, for Qin Mu, was not entirely unattractive, but it was like chicken ribs—tasteless but a pity to throw away. This was the era of fighters, an era where strength was paramount.
The military, however, had a great appeal to Qin Mu. Both his parents were military personnel, so joining the military could be said to be a filial choice. In terms of research on monsters and genetic technology, the military was the strongest, without a doubt. Moreover, the conditions offered by the military were indeed very generous.
The only thing Qin Mu was worried about was freedom. The military emphasized obedience to orders, although for fighters, especially powerful ones, it was more relaxed. However, as the ruler of the Zerg swarm, Qin Mu would often need to enter the wilderness, and some secrets, such as the existence of the mother nest, could not be known to the military.
But unexpectedly, Zheng Xing actually proposed for Qin Mu to go to university and enroll in a military academy. The management of the military academy was much more relaxed, and the special fighter recruitment class was very free, with almost no restrictions.
The only thing was that after graduating from the military academy, one would have to formally join the military. But was this a problem? With a full four years, if Qin Mu couldn't grow stronger, he might as well eat shit. Four years later, the Zerg swarm would have spread across the globe and beyond. Not to mention, the Golden Horned Beast would launch a full-scale attack on humanity soon.
Zheng Xing was right. Where else could one systematically learn about genes and related knowledge better and more comprehensively than in school? Thinking of this, Qin Mu stood up directly and said to Zheng Xing, "If that's the case, then I am honored to join the military. I'll leave the subsequent arrangements to the military. I plan to study systematically in the military academy first and then join the army."
Zheng Xing, who had been serious-faced, now also smiled.
Seeing Qin Mu's intention to join the military, Zhuge Tao of the Limit Dojo quickly said, "With your current strength, going to the military academy is a waste of time. If you join our Limit Dojo, with your strength and a bit of training, I can recommend you to participate in the assessment for the elite training camp, the Wargod Preparatory Camp. Once you enter the War God Preparatory Camp, when you come out, you will be at least a Wargod-level expert. Even if you fail the assessment, with your talent, entering the basic training camp is not a problem. There, you will receive the best training."
Thunder Dojo manager Wang Heng stood up even more directly to persuade, "That's right, going to the military academy is a waste of time. A waste of your talent. You know, these years are when your strength improves the fastest. Going to the military academy is simply not worth it. If you want to learn about monsters and genes, our Thunder Dojo also has some related research institutions. Although they are not profound, they can still provide you with the opportunity to learn. You can wait until your strength improves and you become a Wargod before considering these things."
It was clear that Zhuge Tao and Wang Heng were genuinely hoping for Qin Mu's well-being. But Qin Mu still firmly shook his head and said, "I have my own considerations, and I am truly sorry."
Zheng Xing, however, laughed and said, "You don't have to worry about affecting your strength progress. You can also get good training at Jiangnan First Military Academy, and if your strength reaches the level to enter the Wargod Preparatory Camp, the military can also let you join. Our military has quotas every year to directly enter the Wargod Preparatory Camp."
"Qin Mu, welcome to the team."