**Chapter 130: Deep Dive Mission Begins!**
At the Summit of the Red Line, within the Room of Authority in Pangaea Castle in the Holy Land Mariejois, meanwhile, outside, as the nations celebrated the passing of the agenda item, the Five Elders once again gathered here. They watched the Projection Screen being broadcast from CIPHER POL Headquarters.
This time, Saint Shepherd Ju Peter did not personally oversee things at the Command Center. The previous instance held significant meaning as the 'first contact with a New World'. Naturally, the command authority would now be returned to the CP0 to handle.
CP0 is known as the Celestial Dragons' strongest shield, responsible for the highest level of Confidential Missions. They even have the authority to execute anyone obstructing official duties, including Marine Officer, Royalty and Nobles. In terms of Position, they are the highest leadership department within the entire Cipher Pol organization, with the authority to dispatch all personnel from CP1 to CP9. The CP0's superior is essentially responsible for the practical affairs on behalf of Saint Shepherd Ju Peter.
"The deep investigation is finally about to begin. This old man is very much looking forward to it and hopes there will be enough surprises," Saint Topman Warcury, who is in charge of the Political Affairs Department, remarked with emotion.
"Indeed, if it's truly a Barbaric World without intelligent Civilization, that would be too boring," Saint Jaygarcia Saturn said with a smile.
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, holding Shodai Kitetsu, said seriously, "Didn't Lord Imu say that there will be more Star Gates in the future? There will definitely be Worlds with Civilization among them. Instead, we need to worry about encountering Worlds with excessively strong Combat Power. If they were to invade our Homeland, that would truly be a major issue!"
"In that case, we can only request Lord Imu to close the Star Gate," Saint Shepherd Ju Peter said coldly, completely unconcerned about the personnel from various departments who might also be trapped in Another World. In his view, sacrifices were inevitable.
"It's starting!"
At this moment, Saint Marcus Mars, who had been silent, reminded them as he watched the Projection Screen. The other four Five Elders stopped talking and focused their gaze.
Area RL1556.
Lucci and the rest of CP9, along with Crocodile, were now standing in the Isolation Room before the first Electric Gate. However, the two sides were clearly separated, with no intention of communicating.
"All personnel, please enter the Disinfection Room."
A voice announcement sounded. Immediately after, the Gate before them slowly opened to both sides. The group didn't speak, simply obeying the Order and walking in.
At this point, another Silver-White Sealed Gate appeared before them, while the Gate behind them closed again.
The next moment, the fluorescent tubes hanging on the surrounding walls lit up with purple Radiance. Simultaneously, a somewhat pungent white spray surged in through the pipes.
Soon, all eleven individuals were thoroughly disinfected from head to toe.
"Disinfection complete. We wish you a successful Mission and a safe return."
A reminder sounded again from an unknown location. As soon as the Speaking fell, the Electric Gate before them slowly opened, revealing an Energy Gate tightly against the Ground, its Edge glowing with Blue Light.
Through the opening, they could see a glimpse of the scene on the other side, which appeared to be another silver-white room.
CP9 and Crocodile had already read the Data/Files, but the latter was still half-skeptical. They continued forward without a word, stepping into the Star Gate one by one.
Indeed, the scene here was exactly the same as on the other side, as if perfectly symmetrical. It was also a Disinfection Room and an Isolation Room. When the last Gate opened, a large area of Wooden Barracks came into view, along with Army Soldier patrolling everywhere. From time to time, figures wearing White Coats and Black Suits could be seen walking by.
"The Sky here is blue too. I don't see how it's like an Other World," a female CP9 member remarked as she looked at the unremarkable Sky.
"You have ten minutes to familiarize yourselves with the Base Environment here. Gather outside the Base Gate in ten minutes, ready to depart!" Lucci turned and ordered coldly.
"Yes, Captain!"
The ten CP9 members quickly split into pairs and scattered, leaving only Crocodile standing before the already closed Gate, surveying his surroundings. He hadn't received any Mission Order. He was simply told to wander around freely, going wherever he pleased, but if he didn't return within a month, the World Government would refuse his return to the Sea Star Mainland.
In other words, he would have to stay in this strange World for the rest of his life. However, if he chose to return, it would mean he was willing to join the World Government's affiliation. The choice was his to make!
Crocodile naturally understood their intentions, but this was an overt scheme, and he truly had no way around it. He then took his hands out of his Pocket.
"Hmph, no matter what, I'll take a look first. A new World, huh? Sounds interesting..."
The next second, he sneered, and his entire Body transformed into a mass of Sandstorm, howling towards the outside of the Base, attracting the attention of many people along the way.
His actions were simultaneously displayed on the Projection Screen before the Five Elders.
"Lord Imu's method is truly brilliant. Using the New World as Bait to attract these unruly fellows. I believe that after personally experiencing a completely new World, it will be difficult for him to give up on the many Worlds to come."
Saint Jaygarcia Saturn nodded in agreement, saying, "As Lord Imu said, the entire Universe can be seen as a vaster, infinite Ocean, with each World being an Island within it. People like Crocodile cannot be content to spend their lives on just one Island. We have him cornered."
"Indeed, it seems your Army is about to gain a useful person."
"However, this method, this old man feels, is not only useful for Crocodile. It can be used to recruit others. The Myriad Worlds Lord Imu spoke of are truly full of Temptation, sparking the imagination!" Saint Marcus Mars exclaimed.
Meanwhile, outside the Base Gate in Star Gate World No. 0001, ten individuals, five men and five women in black clothes and black skirts, regrouped.
They had considered whether to change their Clothing. However, if this World had Civilization, whatever they wore would likely make no difference to this completely unknown Civilization, as they wouldn't know its Attire characteristics. Rather than doing so, it was better to act according to the situation when the time came. If necessary, they could easily get a set of Clothing and change into it temporarily. Therefore, when they set off, they decided to wear the Clothing they were accustomed to for the Operation.
On their left waist hung a Multi-functional Tactical Dagger and a Large-Caliber Silver Handgun with a 12.7mm Caliber, a 266mm Gun Barrel, and a 7-round capacity. This Gun had great Power but also strong Recoil. It would be difficult for an ordinary person to use it in actual combat, but everyone present was a Superman, making it more convenient.
In addition, a similar Dagger was hidden in their left calf, and five green Pineapple Grenade hung on their right waist. However, these were all concealed by their black clothes. This made them appear to be empty-handed, fully displaying the capable and stylish nature of Agent.
Lucci coolly swept his gaze over the team members before him and ordered, "According to last night's grouping and assigned directions, begin the Operation!"
"Yes!"
With several whooshing sounds, eight members instantly transformed into black Afterimage and shot out. Only his partner remained in place.
"Let's go, the Mission has begun."
Looking at his female partner, Lucci's voice, perhaps due to an illusion, suddenly became a little more gentle. The sharp gaze behind his Dark Red Glasses softened considerably the moment it met her Face.
"Okay."