350 Woman in Black (2/2)
”Well, you can't say that… everything has to comply with rules and regulations. As an organization, we can't accomplish much without standards. Don't forget, we are the NSA, so we must pay even more attention to this,” Dongfang Shouyu responded.
Gu Zhanguo raised his eyebrows, nodding in concurrence, and deftly turned the topic of discussion to something more agreeable. ”So, how many Level-S soldiers do you think we have in the country?”
”I don't know, but with our population coming up to about 1.4 billion, I'd say definitely more than the three we have now in the NSA. With so large a population, there might be even more powerful fighters just waiting to be discovered. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before we uncover quite a number of them,” Dongfang Shouyu said.
”I must agree with you. It would be wonderful if a good number of these talented people chose to join the NSA and serve the country,” Gu Zhanguo mused.
At the thought of such a scenario, both men drew in a deep breath, relishing the possibility of expanding their elite fighter force.
As both men were pondering over the possibilities, a lingering waft of sweet fragrance suddenly carried through the air…
They glanced at each other, the expression on their faces immediately changed…
They both shouted out in unison, ”Get the gas mask!”
Their staff in the room scrambled for the emergency, apparently well-drilled for the just such an eventuality, and they quickly handed gas masks over to their two directors. It wasn't the first time such a situation had occurred, and they have had many opportunities to practice from the countless experiences from the past.
Gu Zhanguo and Dongfang Shouyu donned the gas mask, looking like the pea shooters in ”Plants vs. Zombies,” except that, in this case, their gas masks were completely black in color.
”Directors, why, you are both just as adorable as always… you never fail to wear an ugly mask every time I come to visit!”
A slender woman, fully dressed in black, sauntered lightly in through the door. Her very fair complexion contrasted starkly with the dark hue of her clothing, and her hair was adorned with a dragon and phoenix hairpin made of jasper. She had a seductive smile on her lovely face, and dimples added to her sensuality. But her most captivating features were her alluring eyes, which captured one's soul with an unfathomable enchantment.
She wore a pair of black silk gloves with her fingers bejeweled in stunning gemstones, and even concealed within the gloves, one could immediately tell that she had beautiful hands and long, slender fingers.
As she gracefully approached Gu Zhanguo and Dongfang Shouyu, they both appeared apprehensive, while several of the NSA staffers in the room who did not have their gas masks with them, had already moved some four to five meters away. Of course, she was none other than the Drug Lady—the Grade-A agent whose particular skill was poison. Every part of her body was toxic, including her scent, and just a sniff of her fragrance was deadly.
Anyone who unknowingly inhaled an excessive amount could die immediately if treatment wasn't sought on time. Even inhaling small amounts over time could endanger one's life, and one's internal organs would slowly deteriorate, making one prone to various infections.
She was unique among the agents of the NSA, a freak of nature. At least a hundred people had already succumbed to poison-related afflictions through negligence, and hence, she was feared by every NSA member for a good reason.
”Drug Lady, when did you return?” Gu Zhanguo asked, coughing nervously, as he strived to maintain an appearance of calm.
The Drug Lady laughed softly and said, ”Mr. Gu, it isn't courteous to address someone by their code name.”
Suddenly, she reached out to touch Gu Zhanguo's shoulder.
Gu Zhanguo was terrified and quickly jumped back several steps, reproaching her, ”Drug Lady, what are you're doing?!”
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