Chapter 1916 Gu Chen: I want to bring a companion to TPC headquarters

After his initial surprise, Gu Chen came to his senses.

With an apologetic smile, he said, "Thank you for your kind offer, Director Sawai, but please forgive me for not being able to accept the position of staff officer at the TPC Supreme Command."

Gu Chen's rejection was so direct and sudden that the smiles on the faces of Sawai Soichiro, Yoshioka Tetsuji, Nanbara Masayuki, and Iruma Megumi instantly froze.

The expressions on the faces of the Victory Team members became even more surprised.

After regaining his composure, Tetsuji Yoshioka spoke up even more urgently: "Mr. Gu Chen, is there something you're not satisfied with? Perhaps you don't understand how much power the position of staff officer of the TPC Supreme Command has. Sawai went to great lengths to get you into this position, Mr. Gu Chen."

Seeing Yoshioka Tetsuji's somewhat anxious expression, Gu Chen shook his head slightly and said, "Director Yoshioka, I am very familiar with this matter."

"Although the organizational structure of TPC is different from that of the Earth Defense Force that I am familiar with, I can tell the hierarchy of positions by listening to their names."

"My refusal was not due to any dissatisfaction, but rather to my personal will."

"As the saying goes, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear the weight. I've moved to a different universe, and I don't want to live such a tiring life anymore. That's not the life I want."

Gu Chen's explanation surprised everyone again.

Is there anyone in this world who is not interested in power?

Perhaps there are, but most of them are people who have never enjoyed the benefits of power.

People like Gu Chen, who hold high positions, often become addicted to the immense satisfaction that power brings. At best, they cannot extricate themselves; at worst, they are corrupted by power.

Clearly, Gu Chen's situation falls into another category: someone who can take power and then let it go.

These are often the people who deserve high positions, because they understand that power brings them not only status but also responsibility.

Therefore, Sawai Soichiro's gaze towards Gu Chen at this moment was filled with admiration, but also with deep regret.

His regret was that he hadn't encountered a successor as outstanding as Gu Chen in TPC.

Daigo Madoka is good enough in terms of quality, but he doesn't have much talent in management. And given his personality, he would probably be at a disadvantage in the power struggles at the top.

Megumi Kijima is capable and talented enough, but her gender and background will inevitably affect her future development. Even if she succeeds, she will probably just be another Masayuki Nanbara.

Therefore, Sawai Soichiro does not have a good successor among the younger generation, which has always been a source of great trouble for him.

Right before his eyes was a successor who was outstanding in both ability and talent, but he rejected the offer he had made.

Even if Gu Chen accepts Sawai Soichiro's invitation, he cannot become Sawai Soichiro's successor.

After all, he wasn't from this universe, and he would have to leave one day. The position of staff officer at the TPC Supreme Command that Sawai Soichiro gave him was the highest position he could reach in this universe.

However, Gu Chen has already rejected Sawai Soichiro's invitation, clearly indicating that he does not intend to remain in a high position.

Realizing this, Sawai Soichiro said with great regret, "That's really a pity. I think with Mr. Gu Chen's abilities, he could definitely shine in TPC."

Gu Chen smiled and shook his head, saying, "Director Sawai is too kind. However, if possible, I would like to be given a sinecure as a special advisor to the GUTS team. I think this position is the most suitable for me."

Sawai Soichiro's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he said, "Like when you were a special advisor to the Science Special Search Party, Mr. Gu Chen?"

Gu Chen smiled and nodded.

Sawai Soichiro immediately agreed, "Of course there's no problem. What do you think, Captain Gijō?"

Kijima Megumi immediately smiled and said, "I have no objection. Welcome to the Victory Team, Mr. Gu Chen."

Gu Chen smiled, a little excited, and said, "From now on, just call me advisor. Please guide me, everyone."

"consultant!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Victory Team immediately changed how they addressed Gu Chen.

Upon hearing the title 'advisor' from the members of the Victory Team, Gu Chen couldn't help but break into a bright smile.

This feeling is really quite nice.

Seeing this, Sawai Soichiro couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

In this way, he can avoid pressure from within TPC and build a good relationship with Gu Chen, which is a win-win situation.

Indeed, to create such a great achievement in another universe, one's character must be absolutely noble.

At this moment, Sawai Soichiro felt even more regret that Gu Chen was not from their universe.

"Advisor, if it's convenient, how about we take a tour of TPC headquarters?"

Just like the GUTS team, Sawai Soichiro changed how he addressed Gu Chen and took the opportunity to extend an invitation to him.

For some reason, he suddenly felt that calling Gu Chen "consultant" was so natural, and it even subtly brought him closer to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen nodded, but then suddenly thought of something and said, "That's fine, but I wonder if you all would mind if I brought a companion?"

Sawai Soichiro asked curiously, "Companion? Is the advisor referring to Mr. Mefilas?"

Gu Chen shook his head, smiled mysteriously, and said, "No, that's not it."

As he spoke, Gu Chen walked out of the reception room and into the open courtyard outside.

Seeing this, Sawai Soichiro and the others followed out out of curiosity.

Then they heard Gu Chen shout loudly towards the front: "Gomora!!!"

Everyone was immediately curious about who this 'Gomora' Gu Chen was calling out for.

The next second, everyone felt the ground beneath their feet suddenly tremble.

Then, a huge head emerged from the hillside next to the Chinese-style garden.

"Roar!!!"

A deafening roar came, making everyone's bodies go weak.

Then, a terrifying behemoth emerged from the mountain and looked down at them.

To be precise, she was looking at Gu Chen.

"Wow...it's huge!!! It's even bigger than that monster from before!!!"

Upon seeing the enormous monster so close at hand, Masami Horii immediately clung tightly to Tetsuo Shinjo beside her, exclaiming in alarm.

The imposing 80-meter-tall beast exuded immense pressure at such close range, and even those without megalophobia would feel a sense of fear involuntarily when faced with such a terrifying creature.

What terrified everyone even more was that the terrifying behemoth actually started walking towards their location, as if the beautiful Chinese garden would be destroyed by the monster at any moment.