Following the introduction and clarification of expectations, the soldier directed them to the central hall for registration. Once Kisha and the others completed the registration process, they were directed towards the mission board. There, they were informed that they had the freedom to select the type of work or mission they wished to undertake in exchange for their food or supplies.
Additionally, there was an option for group registration for those interested in forming a permanent team to tackle more challenging tasks. Among the postings on the bulletin board, Kisha noticed a reconnaissance mission that had been untouched since it was posted two days prior.
Recognizing its better compensation and relatively easier nature for their group, she promptly selected it for their group.
After selecting their mission, Kisha and the others proceeded to register their group, which comprised herself, Duke, Sparrow, and Vulture.
"What will your group be called?" inquired the lady handling the group registration.
"The Northern Arctic," Kisha blurted out.
"And the names of the Leader and Vice Leader?" the lady asked.
"Leader ’D’," Kisha replied, without hesitation or further inquiry.
"Vice Leader Kisha," Duke announced, following Kisha’s lead. Knowing she had appointed him as the leader to sidestep undesirable tasks, he reciprocated by designating her as his vice leader, relishing the opportunity to assert authority over her. With a taunting smirk, Duke glanced at Kisha.
Gritting her teeth, Kisha shot daggers at Duke, who met her gaze with a glance that seemed to say, ’You brought this upon yourself because you started it.’
"Alright! Your team, The Northern Arctic, has been successfully created. You’ll now have access to group missions. Simply check the bulletin for available tasks, register them here, and upon completion, come to me to claim your rewards.
If there’s anything you’re unclear about, please don’t hesitate to ask," the girl stated, her demeanor reminiscent of someone reciting from a policy booklet, addressing Kisha and her team.
"We understand," Kisha replied calmly before handing over the mission she had just taken from the bulletin board for their team.
The girl behind the group registration desk took the paper, her eyebrows shooting up in surprise as she scanned its contents. She glanced back at Kisha with concern. "Miss, are you certain you want to undertake this? It’s a highly dangerous mission typically assigned to groups of 10 or more participants with military experience."
Kisha nodded confidently and added, "We’re government-trained special agents with extensive experience in this field."
Sparrow and Vulture turned to Kisha simultaneously, their expressions revealing a mix of surprise and skepticism at her bold claim. Meanwhile, Duke merely raised an eyebrow, casting a curious glance at Kisha but refraining from comment.
Upon hearing Kisha’s declaration and recalling rumors of survivors who arrived at the evacuation center on foot, bravely battling at the gate like emissaries of Death, the girl behind the desk wasted no time. Without hesitation, she swiftly approved the mission and informed them of the rewards awaiting completion.
However, Kisha paid little heed to such concerns; their supplies were plentiful, and they were undertaking the mission primarily to avoid suspicion of where their supplies were coming from.
"More importantly," she continued, "where can we find accommodations? Do we have assigned housing or are we provided with tents? We need a place to rest."
Unfamiliar with the initial stages of the base’s procedures and management, Kisha found herself completely clueless about their next steps, relying solely on the guidance of those around her.
"Alright, regarding accommodations," the girl began. "There are two ways to obtain lodging in the evacuation center. First, you can wait for our staff to assign you a tent number. In this case, you’ll share the tent with other survivors. Each tent houses 20 individuals, as we provide 10 double beds in each.
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