Becoming a winner in life starts with becoming a shadow

(Added in advance and merged into a big chapter)

"I need to take root in the logistics department." Li De looked at Xiqi and said.

"Logistics department?!" Xiqi couldn't help but frowned after hearing this.

"Yes, it's the logistics department. This is my plan," Li De said immediately.

After listening to Li De's remarks, Xiqi couldn't help but open his eyes wide.

He didn't expect that Li De actually planned to re-establish the classification of professional heroes and greatly improve the treatment of professional heroes after classification.

"But Sid, didn't you say that you only need the right to know and the right to interfere with the hero upgrade?" Xiqi couldn't help but ask.

"That's right!" Li De smiled and nodded.

"But" Xiqi just said one word, and immediately realized it.

Yes, the man in front of him would definitely not break his promise, so the only one who proposed these things was himself, the white glove pushed out by him.

This is also the reason why Li De wanted to be Xiqi's backer.

"I understand, then what's your answer?" Li De asked with a smile.

"As long as it is beneficial to the association and professional heroes, I am willing to do it!" Xiqi said without hesitation.

"That's good. After you go out, you can spread the news and let other people know first, so that they can be prepared to avoid saying that I am not a martial arts ethics and am making a surprise attack.

I will be present at the next meeting in person, and before that, you must communicate with all parties in advance about matters involving interests. I don't want to hold meetings repeatedly because of this matter. Do you understand?" Li De asked Xiqi immediately.

"I understand. Before the next meeting, I will do all the preparations." Xiqi nodded and gave a guarantee.

A few days later at ten o'clock in the morning, in the huge conference room of the headquarters of the Hero Association of City A, one cadre after another came here.

However, their eyes were all looking at the C position among the three newly added seats in this meeting. It was a pity that the owner of the seat had not entered yet.

As the time approached ten o'clock little by little, after all the cadres except that position arrived, a steady footsteps sounded outside the conference room.

As the door was opened, Li De finally entered the sight of the association cadres.

Although Li De had joined the Hero Association for more than ten days, this was the first time that Li De met with the cadres of the association.

After Li De arrived, the meeting to determine the future direction of the association was officially held.

After a simple opening speech, Xiqi stood up from Li De's side: "Now we are entering an issue, which is to re-subdivide the levels of professional heroes."

In fact, before this meeting, all the cadres knew that this meeting involved the allocation of half of the raised funds.

In the past few days, the cadres have also fought for it with their own skills, and the division of half of the raised funds has been roughly determined, so these cadres thought Xiqi would go straight to the point.

But they didn't expect Xiqi to propose a new topic, which some people didn't expect.

"Xiqi, this topic should have nothing to do with the re-subdivision of professional hero levels." One of them asked.

"How can it be unrelated? Do you think that the materials purchased with half of the raised funds are used for random allocation?" Xiqi replied speechlessly.

Although Xiqi did not emphasize the classification of professional heroes when he released the news before, this classification is directly linked to the subsequent professional hero benefits.

So anyone who is interested will not ask about this.

Of course, when Xiqi released the news, he did not elaborate on the content of the reclassification of professional heroes, so these people are also very curious at this moment and want to hear what Xiqi will say.

"Xiqi, don't waste time, just say it directly, I have an interview and many announcements later." On the other side of Li De, Sweetheart Mask said impatiently.

In fact, if the meeting was not too important this time, Sweetheart Mask might not be willing to attend the meeting.

"Then let me announce the re-established professional hero levels. Unlike before, after this meeting, volunteers who have passed the association's formal recruitment and assessment channels and have passed the assessment can only be considered as professional heroes in reserve, rather than directly becoming C-level heroes.

There is only one way for these people to become C-level heroes, and that is to capture or eliminate a wolf-level monster. In other words, after the re-classification, only those who have the ability to independently defeat wolf-level monsters can become C-level heroes.

Similarly, only those who have the ability to independently capture or defeat tiger-level monsters can become B-level heroes, but they do not have to be selected from C-level heroes. The standard for A-level heroes is naturally to capture or independently defeat ghost-level monsters.

The standard for S-level heroes will be slightly relaxed. After all, dragon-level monsters are not so easy to deal with, so a defeat standard will be added on the basis of capturing or independently defeating them. In other words, as long as you can beat away a dragon-level monster, you can also become an S-level hero." Xiqi said with a serious expression.

"Xiqi, the re-established standards are too strict." Makayi, who was sitting next to Saijingal, frowned after hearing this.

Of course, another point is that Xiqi directly used the word "announce", which made Makai very unhappy.

Although there is no distinction between the cadres, in terms of actual power, he has the greatest power in his hands.

"Makai, what is the original intention of the establishment of the Hero Association?" Xiqi asked Makai.

"." Makoy fell silent immediately after hearing this.

After all, there is only one correct answer to this question, and that is to eliminate the monster disaster.

As for who professional heroes protect, this is a matter of opinion. As far as destroying weirdos is concerned, no one can refute it.

But Makoy didn't want to answer this question, because if he answered, he would definitely be caught by Xiqi and continue to attack, so he just remained silent at the moment.

"It is precisely because of the reason for the existence of professional heroes, and only in response to monster disasters, that we need to strictly re-formulate the standards for classifying hero levels, and this standard is actually to protect these originally small numbers of professional heroes.

Only by knowing your true combat power can you not blindly rush forward after a monster disaster occurs. What the association needs is absolute victory in every battle, because what the people long for is justice defeating evil.

Therefore, we do not need professional heroes who are not strong enough and cannot figure out their abilities to blindly fight with weirdos. The tragedy of individual people may affect a small number of people, but more will only have negative effects.

After all, what the people need is someone who can protect them and make them feel safe. Only victory can bring a sense of security, instead of seeing a hero fall tragically and being taken away by an ambulance every time.

In addition, only when we have a precise grasp of the strength of our professional heroes, can we make the best deployment plan when a monster disaster occurs. Instead of sending people who are not strong enough to lose face, and then lowering the reputation of the association. "

Although Makoy did not answer, Xiqi took his silence as an answer and then had a good talk.

After all, Xiqi has been suppressed recently, and this guy is the one behind it.

Therefore, when there is an opportunity to retaliate, Xiqi will never let go of this excellent opportunity.

After Xiqi finished speaking, the cadres present kept whispering to each other.

"It seems that this kind of subdivision is indeed necessary."

"Indeed, after all, when a monster disaster happens around you, who doesn't want a hero to make a brilliant appearance and then eliminate the monster in a few clicks."

"That's true. If anyone else saw the hero appear on the stage and then be knocked down several times, he would probably feel even more despair and collapse."

"I really didn't notice this before. It seems that blindly mobilizing heroes to fight against monster disasters does have great hidden dangers."

"The association has only been established for a short period of time. It is normal for some omissions to be made. Once discovered, we can make up for them."

"Yes, I agree with Xiqi. We must make up for it. Otherwise, the influence we have finally expanded will be continuously reduced invisibly."

"It is indeed feasible to let professional heroes know their own strength, and it can also avoid the waste of human resources. I also agree."

"Hey, Xiqi, I personally agree with you in reclassifying the standards for professional heroes. But there is a problem that we have to face now, and that is how do you plan to deal with the current professional heroes in active service?

If it is not handled well, these active heroes will become resentful and may even leave the association and resign from their jobs as professional heroes. Makoy asked with an inexplicable look in his eyes.

"It's very simple. All we need to do is lower the level by one level." Xiqi replied unhurriedly.

"Xiqi, are you crazy? Everyone agrees to lower the level. Then there will be no S-class heroes? How can this be done?!" Another person shouted immediately.

"It's not that there is nothing!" Li De, who had never spoken, said with a faint smile.

"But didn't Xiqi say before that all of them will be lowered by one level, which means that all S-level heroes will be downgraded to A-level heroes." The man looked at Li De with some confusion and asked.

"But didn't Xiqi just say that a hero who can defeat dragon-level monsters can become an S-class hero? As far as I know, there are some S-class heroes currently in service in the association who have such a record, right?" Li De smiled and replied.

"That man!"

"The number one S-class blaster!"

"But before he"

"No matter what the process was, Elder Centipede, the dragon-level weirdo, did run away with his tail between his legs when faced with the explosion. This is an undisputed fact." Sai Jingar shouted coldly from the side.

"Everyone, although this is not a good thing to say, probably less than half of the active S-class heroes can defeat dragon-level monsters alone. For those who are truly capable, even if they are downgraded, they can still pass quickly. Then the disaster of dragon-level monsters increased," Xiqi also said.

"Xiqi, aren't you worried that the current professional heroes will have complaints?" Makoy asked again.

"Don't worry! Because the association did not target anyone this time, but gave talented people a fair chance to be promoted. According to the previous promotion rules, even if you are powerful, you need to step up from the bottom up, which will easily bury talents.

What kind of strength deserves what kind of treatment. This is the greatest fairness and can better discover talents. Those who have objections to this relegation and are reluctant to part with their current status but unable to produce results are not considered by the association. If they want to leave, just leave.

I believe that with the new benefits and benefits for professional heroes that will be introduced by the association later, no one will be willing to leave. And those who do leave are probably the minority who have no ability and occupy high positions. The departure of such people will be beneficial to the association. of. "

After listening to Xiqi's unusually strong words, Makoy fell silent again.

In fact, if Li De hadn't supported Xiqi, Makaoy would have had an excuse to fight with Xiqi.

But Li De's appearance at the meeting made Makaoy extremely passive.

But even so, Makaoy didn't intend to give up making things difficult for Xiqi easily.

"Xiqi, after the new system is implemented, how will the hero ranking be defined? You also know that this is related to the vital interests of professional heroes. Basically, few people don't care about the ranking. If this is not handled well, it will leave hidden dangers." Makaoy made another move.

"Let me answer this question!" Li De took over the topic.

"Lord Xide, do you have a good solution?" Makaoy asked Li De with a somewhat ugly face.

"Of course, the method is actually very simple, that is to fight, after all, there is no first in literature and no second in martial arts. Anyone who is not satisfied with his ranking can challenge those who are ranked higher.

Those who do not respond to the challenge will be directly defeated, and their ranking will be adjusted backward. Those who respond to the challenge can replace the opponent's ranking if they win, and their ranking will be reduced to the last if they lose." Li De said lightly.

"But what if that person is the last one? Besides, it is inevitable that there will be injuries in the battle between heroes!" Makaoy said again.

"With us here, we can rescue those who are killed on the spot, so what's there to be afraid of! But you did mention a point that I overlooked. That is how to deal with the failure of the last challenge. Let's do this, just demote, after all, the higher the level, the better the benefits.

The penalty of demoting one level is probably enough for the last person to rationally consider whether to challenge casually. After all, C-level and B-level are okay, but if you are demoted to A-level or above, it is not so easy to get back up again. After all, the frequency of the appearance of ghost-level monsters and dragon-level monsters is not high."

After speaking, Li De looked at Makaoy, as if asking with his eyes: "Do you have any other questions?"

"That's good!" Makaoy replied with a forced smile.

"Regarding the ranking, my suggestion is to open two lists, one for strength and the other for contribution. Take Child Emperor for example. He is definitely not the first in strength, but his contribution to the association is far greater than that of others, even Metal Knight.

So later, I would like to trouble you to discuss the issue of contribution points. How many points should be given to monsters of different levels, how many points should be given to those who help expand the influence of the association, or how many points should be given to those who help the association grow."    "Lord Sid, what is the use of these points?" someone asked cautiously.

"Points are naturally used to exchange for internal benefits of the association. Although I don't know what kind of convenience you can provide to professional heroes within your authority, I can provide a lot of things here.

Although my treatment does not require professional heroes to pay extra, similar to medicines that are beneficial to the body, various equipment made by monsters, etc., are not free.

After you confirm the standard for issuing points, I will also formulate a redemption catalog based on the standard of points." Li De looked at the person who asked the question and explained patiently.

"That. Sir Sid, I wonder if the anti-aging drug is included in the redemption catalog?" Makaoy suddenly asked.

As soon as Makaoy spoke, almost everyone present cast their eyes over, most of them were extremely shocked, and the only one or two who knew in advance had eager eyes.

"Makaoy, you are well-informed." Li De couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said.

"Sir Sid, you are too kind." Makaoy said modestly, then looked at Li De, waiting for an answer.

"Of course, I originally wanted to give you a surprise, but now that someone knows, let's just say it directly. The anti-aging drug is indeed in the redemption catalog, and it won't be that expensive." Li De nodded.

"Sir Sid, is everything you said true?!" Another person asked with a short breath.

"Why not? I'm studying longevity, so I don't think much of the rejuvenation drug. To tell you the truth, the current rejuvenation drug is an unfinished product.

There are two unsolvable drawbacks. Please note that I'm talking about drawbacks, not side effects, so don't misunderstand me, or it will bother me." Li De said immediately.

"Lord Sid, what are the drawbacks?" Makayi asked immediately, after all, the rejuvenation drug is something that the people behind him are eager to get.

"The first drawback is that we can't control the process of returning to youth, so once you take the drug, as long as it succeeds, you will definitely return to the body of 7 years old and grow again.

The second one is that although we have the ability to assist, the older you are, the lower the chance of success after taking the drug. Unless the person taking the drug has a strong physique like the silver fangs, I suggest you wait."

When Li De said this, the people who heard it immediately understood what the two drawbacks meant.

Strictly speaking, the first disadvantage is not a disadvantage. After all, after taking the anti-aging drug, shouldn't you return to the body of a child?

For ordinary people, it is indeed not a disadvantage, but for those in power, the body of a 7-year-old can never appear in front of the public again.

Unless there is a fool who intends to let the public know about the existence of the anti-aging drug.

But whoever dares to do so will surely die without a burial place.

Because this kind of medicine that only exists in legends should never be a common product, but a precious medicine that only a few people can enjoy.

The so-called aristocratic mentality is nothing more than this.

Then, once you are reborn, it means that you must retreat behind the scenes.

Unless you have superb means, it is not so easy to retreat behind the scenes and still control power.

The second disadvantage is that the success rate of taking medicine is not 100%, which is not good news for those old people.

"That, Lord Sid, about the success rate," someone asked Li De, but was interrupted by Li De's hand before he finished speaking.

"We have never stopped the research, and we will let Tongdi join this project later. Of course, if you have powerful biological and pharmaceutical experts, you can also recommend them. I am not a stingy person and know how to share with others." Li De said lightly.

"Lord Sid, are you sure?" Makayi couldn't help but widen his eyes when he heard it.

After all, in his opinion, this kind of thing should be hidden.

"If I don't let go, you will definitely miss it, and even take the risk to snatch it one day in the future. Although I am not afraid of someone coming to snatch it, it is quite troublesome to deal with it. After all, there is only a thief who can steal for a thousand days, but there is no such thing as a thief who can guard against thieves for a thousand days.

In fact, this anti-aging drug is just an accidental result. At least for me, it is more important not to obtain immortality through genetic modification. If I didn't want to enjoy the subsequent research results, I would give it to you directly.

Therefore, don't take this drug too seriously. The pattern should be big and the horizon should be broadened. Let's do this. I will hand over this project to Child Emperor to host it. Anyone who passes Child Emperor's test can participate. Is this okay?"

As soon as Sid finished speaking, those who heard this immediately flattered him.

"Of course, Lord Sid is still very righteous!"

"That's right, only people like Lord Sid can lead the association to a better future."

As for what these people who flattered him think in their hearts, Li De didn't care at all.

In fact, Li De initially considered not to bring out the rejuvenation drug. After all, once this drug is brought out, it will inevitably attract the attention of the natives of the One Punch World, and even snatch it.

This is quite annoying for Li De.

But later, Shiho Miyano gave Li De a different point of view.

"Master, we are just passers-by in this world. You must know that the technology in this world is more advanced than the world I was in before, and it must have gone further in biological research and drug research.

Therefore, I suggest that the rejuvenation drug be brought out. One can increase your voice, and the other can use the technology of this world to further improve this drug. We are not at a disadvantage, right?"

It was because of Shiho Miyano's opinion that Li De mentioned the rejuvenation drug to Banggu.

"Okay, let's talk about these things later. There is no agenda for this drug in this conference, so let's get back to the topic." Li De knocked on the table before saying.

"What Sid said is right, Xiqi, where were we just talking about?" Makayi immediately took over and asked Xiqi.

"Just now, Lord Sid mentioned the establishment of two ranking lists, which I think is necessary. Of course, because the contribution list involves the issue of contribution points, it will definitely not be resolved at this meeting.

As for the ranking list, my suggestion is to keep it as it is now, and then rank according to the actual combat performance of professional heroes. I wonder what you think?" Xiqi did not use the word "announcement" this time but asked for everyone's opinions.

"Xiqi, after the implementation of the new system, there is only one S-level left. Isn't it a bit too thin?" Someone asked Xiqi.

"I think it is an incentive. You know, once the new system is announced, the S-level heroes who are benchmarked against dragon-level monsters will have very good benefits. In addition, people with strength will sooner or later get welfare treatment that matches their strength." Saijingal said.

"In fact, it's better to have fewer people. The fewer people, the more it proves that the gold content of S-level is different from before. In addition, the new grading system means that the upward channel is completely opened. As long as you have strength, you can get corresponding treatment based on your strength. I personally think that the new grading system is more attractive to professional heroes." Xiqi added.

"Xiqi, what are you going to do with those who were demoted from C-class heroes to reserve? There are more than 200 people. If one of them is not handled properly, there will be chaos. Even if there is no chaos, it may dampen the enthusiasm of these people." Another person asked.

"I will be there when the hero conference is held later, so there will be no chaos. As for dampening the enthusiasm of heroes, I think these people may be more motivated after understanding the new classification system.

You should know that the new system determines that they don't have to suffer at the bottom anymore. After all, monsters are the pass for treatment, so what we really need to worry about is that when a monster disaster occurs in the future, professional heroes will compete with each other.

Especially the possible vicious competition, so how to avoid this as much as possible, you need to think about it later. In addition, I think it is necessary to cancel the original C-class heroes, that is, the reserve, and the regulations that must carry out hero activities regularly.

Again, the main job of professional heroes is to fight monster disasters, hero activities, etc., they are willing to do it, we will not stop them, but we must not force them, we need to give them more free time to practice."

After listening to Li De's words, the cadres present all nodded in agreement.

"Since everyone has no objection, let's move on to the second topic, which is about the welfare of professional heroes." Xiqi said, and then he transferred the computer data he sorted out to the virtual projection screen of others.

Regarding the reserve above, except for a free treatment of injuries, there are no additional benefits.

In addition to free treatment, the C-level heroes who can defeat wolf-level monsters alone have added a benefit of conventional weapons and transportation.

Conventional weapons here refer to modern hot weapons and cold weapons, and transportation is a motorcycle that can carry light weapons after special modification.

In Li De's words, professional heroes are actually fighting for the association, and they can't let others pay for their equipment.

For B-level heroes who can defeat tiger-level monsters alone, in addition to free treatment, the benefits of conventional weapons and transportation have been upgraded, and a set of housing benefits have also been added.

The armored off-road vehicles equipped with heavy weapons are the focus here. Of course, in order to prevent some people with bad character from using these equipment to abuse their power, each weapon must be authorized by the association before it is used.

The treatment of B-class heroes has reached this level, and the treatment of A-class heroes is even more amazing. They have priority in treatment, and their housing is a high-end apartment. As for the means of transportation, it is an armed helicopter equipped with small missiles.

And S-class heroes are definitely better. In addition to the highest priority in treatment, their housing is a villa. As for weapons and transportation, they are equipped with energy weapons and can fly. Take a look at the single-soldier armor.

The latter is currently under development by Child Emperor. He has given Li De an accurate time, that is, the design can be completed and customized for one person in a week at most.

Yes, the equipment procurement department that Xiqi will set up later is actually spending money for these benefits.

In addition to housing, the purchase targets of weapons and transportation are Child Emperor, Metal Knight and Drive Knight.

To be honest, Li De looked down on Dr. Foboy. After all, he was just an old silver coin. Li De didn't want to fatten him up with the funds he brought in.

But the old silver coin had a great influence in the association, so after a few days of negotiation, 20% of the orders of the purchasing department belonged to Metal Knight.

Among the three people, Child Emperor had the largest share, accounting for 30%, and the remaining Drive Knight took 10%.

The last 40%, that is, the conventional weapons, were taken by the arsenal connected with the association.

In fact, the last 40% can be kept, after all, these institutions can only provide some conventional weapons, and who can't make these conventional weapons? The purpose of dividing them is more to balance the interests of all parties.

The real personal equipment still depends on the three big guys who master the core technology among the S-class heroes.

Drive Knight got the modified motorcycle project, Metal Knight won the modified armored off-road vehicle project, and Child Emperor took the armed helicopter project.

As for the S-class individual armor, although the cost is high, it can't stand the small number of S-class people.

Compared with the quantity of the first three, it is a small head.

To be honest, in terms of personal equipment, Li De actually favors Child Emperor and Drive Knight.

Dr. Foboy, the Metal Knight, mainly plays with robots, which is not so professional.

But for a tech giant of this level, it is just like playing to make some personal equipment.

In addition, Li De did not intend to stand against Metal Knight, so he did not deliberately target him.

But Li De personally expressed his optimism for Child Emperor, so Child Emperor will naturally get the biggest order.

As for Drive Knight, it was actually an accident.

When Claire and Alexia visited him two days ago, they originally planned to go through a process.

But I don’t know where this guy heard some rumors from, and analyzed that Li De seemed to dislike Metal Knight.

So Drive Knight, who was vaguely hostile to Metal Knight, took the initiative to approach.

During the negotiation, Claire also asked Li De.

Although Li De didn’t care about this, he still took out 10% of the share from Metal Knight and gave it to him.

The reason is very simple. Although Drive Knight's skills are not comparable to those of Child Emperor and Metal Knight, his skills are not bad.

And they are all active S-class heroes, so we can't favor one over the other.

After all, they took care of Child Emperor and Metal Knight, but excluded Drive Knight. Aren't you afraid that others will withdraw from the association due to their opinions?