Chapter 580: Chapter 580
580: Chapter 560: New World 580: Chapter 560: New World “How do supernatural companies or firms usually develop in the early stages?”
At this moment, Lu Ping’an thought of his senior sisters.
Hua Xueyi and the others were originally planning to start their own company after graduation.
Their understanding and knowledge of this field far exceeded that of an outsider like Lu Ping’an.
“It depends on the nature of the company you’re starting.
There are several paths to choose from, but none of them are easy…”
In a certain sense, Hua Xueyi, who was now under Lu Ping’an’s command, didn’t hesitate to share her professional plan with him.
Over 90% of professionals eventually became almost pure battle-professionals, and their career preferences were quite clear.
“Military force is always useful.
Becoming a subsidiary armed force for a company, enterprise, or church is a relatively smooth development path, but this path comes with limited horizons…
Once you join a company, your development and future are out of your control.”
Lu Ping’an shook his head, disliking this type of development.
He didn’t hesitate to reject other companies’ acquisition offers either.
But what made him curious was how countless small and medium-sized armed companies could exist before the implementation of the Explorer system, and how they could make a living on a daily basis?
“Yes, some can take civilian commissions.
You see, the combat power of the Special Service Team is limited, and they often need to hire outsiders, especially during major missions…
Well, they probably don’t need it now.”
Thinking of the previous missions, Lu Ping’an nodded.
It was somewhat difficult to have the Special Service Team take on some Secret Realm or high-difficulty missions alone.
At times like these, having some loser…
teammates that can be paid for would be extremely useful.
Besides, the coverage of the Special Service Team also had its limits.
For example, security and espionage issues within large companies, security issues in small towns…
They left many active opportunities for these civilian companies outside their jurisdiction.
“But this is not enough…”
Lu Ping’an estimated that even if all members of the Special Service Team were elite, their numbers remained limited, as there was a large intake of talented undergraduates from official training institutions, which couldn’t be absorbed entirely.
“That’s right, it’s not enough.
Even if you add professionals working as security guards for wealthy individuals, large-scale events, and buildings, there’s still an overflow of talent.
In order to maintain their own operations, they must rely on the resources from ultra-large-scale Secret Realms.”
“Ultra-large Secret Realms?
Like the Lady of the Forest’s realm?”
“No, not on the same scale.
Some areas are Otherworldly realms, while others are underground cities.
They are the main battleground of the Secret Keepers, absorbing most of the employment opportunities.”
“Yes, you can’t reach them through the normal channels.
Many have legions stationed in them, and there are several major troubles near our local stationed military area.”
These kinds of Secret Realms were often fully Otherworldly.
The materials and products that they provided were tangible wealth, and they were also essential for many logistics professions.
Don’t mistake them as a resource-production mining area, though, as large-scale Otherworldly domains imply the existence of numerous Otherworldly creatures and intelligent beings, some of which are quite unfriendly.
They need to be dealt with periodically; otherwise, significant problems might arise, even causing devastating damage, as had occurred numerous times in the past.
For such high-risk pollution areas and Secret Realms, the military often provides support.
Before, the senior students of Ancient City University also lived and worked in these places…
or, to be more precise, were conscripted.
Given the growing number of super-large-scale Secret Realms, the numbers of the military and professionals couldn’t keep up, and eventually, a massive collapse would occur as a result of the scarcity of human resources.
“So, is the main business scope of most small and medium-sized armed companies not within the city?”
“Yes, for many of them, the city is just a place to rest.
Most of our city’s elite are in the two nearest ultra-large-scale Secret Realms.
I heard that one of them even breached recently, and we sent quite a few reinforcements to suppress the situation urgently.”
Lu Ping’an had only been in the industry for a short time, and his work scope was limited to the city, but now, after discussing with his seniors, he had a clearer understanding of the troubles lurking in the shadows.
The Secret Realms within the city were often under controlled management, and their danger level was not very high; they could even be considered a type of natural resource.
In comparison, the super-large-scale Secret Realms were like “festering sores” on the body, constantly deteriorating the world’s safety.
Professionals were entrusted with the task of constantly reinforcing defenses against them, but they still couldn’t stop the Erosion.
However, for the professionals, these areas were opportunities for wealth and self-improvement.
In a sense, that’s the real main battlefield for them.
“Would it be suitable to send our people there?”
“It’s not a question of suitability.
It’s just a matter of going sooner or later.”
Hua Xueyi and her friends were quite optimistic about it.
Although life outside the city and in large-scale Secret Realms was tougher than in the city, there were more opportunities for self-improvement and even overnight fortune.
Most solo walkers and small-medium enterprises develop through these challenges.
If they hadn’t met Lu Ping’an, Hua Xueyi and the others had planned to take it step by step in the same way.
First, they would form a team outside the city with elite cores, barely achieving a balance between income and expenditure.
Then, they would expand little by little, recruiting new members and growing their forces continuously.
If they performed well, they would eventually be able to solve the employment problem of the small town altogether.
That would be the end.
“Besides, there are preferential policies for going there now.”
This piece of news was undoubtedly new to Lu Ping’an.
“Because some large-scale Secret Realms used to be controlled by the government and the military, but now they can also be opened to civilians, perhaps due to the influence of the Explorer policy.”
At this point, Lu Ping’an understood.
Previously, these areas might have been closed to ordinary civilian forces due to the importance of their resources or their high level of danger.
But now, following the return of the first batch of Explorers…
No matter how dangerous these areas might be, they don’t compare to the demon-encounters land.
Perhaps it’s time to concentrate their efforts and completely eliminate any obstacles in their way.
From another perspective, these areas might be the resources used to attract outsiders outlined in the “promotion brochure.”
Powerful professionals need enough “prey” just to survive.
They can’t afford to stop.
Sipping tea and thinking, Lu Ping’an eventually made up his mind.
At least before the next exploration, there shouldn’t be any reason to stop his armed forces.
However, he still felt it was not enough to just rely on written information…
“Maybe I should go and see for myself.
There’s no better day than today.