Chapter 130: Bureau of Special Countermeasures (First Update)

Its entire body, covered in silver scales that shimmered with a cold light, spanned over two hundred meters, complemented by razor-sharp giant claws. Such a colossal beast descending from the sky naturally made several people reach for their firearms. However, they had not forgotten the purpose of their mission; thus, despite being stunned and terrified, they restrained themselves, preventing their hands from touching the pistols at their waists.

The olm landed, its four claws gripping the ground firmly. Its posture was graceful, and its tail swayed gently in the breeze.

"ROAR!!!"

Looking down at the group, the olm let out a thunderous, intimidating roar. The sheer force of the air current caused their clothes to flutter violently, and they were forced to squeeze their eyes shut. The olm, naturally, had no foul breath. It had no need to hunt; even without eating, it could maintain a constant sense of satiety by absorbing the vital essence from the water. For the olm, hunting was a matter of whim, not necessity.

At this moment, control over the olm’s body had returned to its own consciousness. Ji Yu had logged out of the game as soon as he finished guiding the olm’s descent. Even logged out, however, he could still receive information through his soul connection with the creature.

Under the slightly fearful gaze of the onlookers, the olm extended a massive claw, gently scooped up the little girl, and cradled her against its chest. Joanna and her team watched this scene with a mix of shock and wonder. The bond between the girl and the beast was truly intimate.

"Little Dragon, please don't be angry. These ladies didn't bully me, so please, stop this," the little girl said, offering comfort to the olm as it glared at the people below.

Hearing her words, the olm shifted its gaze toward her, its expression slowly softening. It lowered its head and used the two fleshy, silver barbels near its mouth to gently lift the girl, placing her atop its head.

With the little girl acting as an intermediary, the exchange officially began. Yet, this so-called "exchange" consisted entirely of Joanna speaking, while the olm stood motionless, staring at them with an imposing, unprovoked majesty. The olm could not understand a word the humans were saying; it was simply following the instructions of Ji Yu, its "father," to remain still and listen.

By the time the sun finally slipped behind the hills, the exchange ended with the unilateral appeal from the humans. What they said to the olm was, in reality, meant for the little girl. Ji Yu analyzed the thoughts and images relayed by the olm and distilled their request into three main points:

First, they requested that the olm avoid appearing in public to prevent widespread panic. Second, they asked if the olm could help resolve certain troubles when necessary. Third, they suggested that the little girl and the olm join the French "Special Bureau for Purple Moon Operations."

In return, they offered the olm corresponding rewards. If they joined the Bureau, France would take full responsibility for any potentially controversial actions the olm might take, doing its best to cover them up. If the olm chose not to join but still agreed to help with specific problems, they would provide compensation, which could be anything the olm required or monetary payment given to the little girl.

Ji Yu, through his connection with the olm, naturally accepted the proposal. He couldn't pass up such a favorable offer. Joining an official French organization meant gaining the protection of the state, which would be immensely helpful for the olm’s plan to develop "minions" in the open sea. Furthermore, joining the organization would effectively cleanse the olm’s status from a "monster" to a "divine-favored creature."

Ji Yu would never pass up such a win-win situation. Besides, his original intention was to help humanity fight the Purple Moon; there was no need to remain reserved when it served both their interests. He felt a sense of irony. It was truly fortunate that Western countries held widespread beliefs in the divine; concepts like "divine-favored creature" could resolve many issues and make the public accept beings like the olm or the Oak. This stood in stark contrast to the Ryan nation, which lacked such beliefs and remained cautious and formal toward the Fawn.

"National circumstances differ, indeed," Ji Yu mused. After his reflection, he immediately commanded the olm to respond to the group with its powerful psychic consciousness. The response was simple: it projected a dynamic mental image.

In the vision, the Purple Moon hung in the sky, and the olm stood beneath it, roaring in defiance. Alongside it were numerous human soldiers, all standing together to face countless monsters shrouded in black mist emerging under the moon. Because the olm’s own consciousness was still quite infantile, Ji Yu used these brief, symbolic information packets to prevent the creature from revealing its lack of maturity.

"Whoa, Director, a sudden image appeared in my mind. It felt so strange," a young man in a suit with a buzz cut exclaimed, looking dizzy. "It was like dreaming—I saw us standing with this giant creature, fighting monsters alongside the army. It was so intense, so exhilarating!"

As he spoke, the others in the group began to recover, chiming in with astonishment. "Me too," "I saw it as well," they murmured.

Joanna remained silent for a moment, then looked up at the olm, which was watching them with its massive, luminous eyes. A realization dawned on her, and she smiled.

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, please maintain your composure," she said. "I believe the divine-favored creature has accepted our proposal, and that vision was its explicit reply, was it not? Nana, little one, am I right?"

To confirm, she smiled at the little girl, who had been placed back on the ground and was now standing with the olm facing the group.

"Yes," the little girl nodded quietly. Just moments before, she had heard a voice in her mind—a voice coming from the olm. It was sweet, much like her own, and it contained only four words: "Join them."