Chapter 44: Why Is My Professional Panel in 2D Anime Style? Chapter 18

But immediately he asked again: "How do you obtain formal citizenship?"

Facing Li Ang's question, Danika didn't drag it out; she gave the answer straight: "Two paths: either work ten years on a frontier colony world, or become a Level-Two professional."

For Li Ang, only the second path was viable—he couldn't possibly waste ten years of his life in some backwater corner.

Moreover, with the help of his professional panel, he felt becoming a Level-Two professional wasn't difficult.

But then Li Ang suddenly realized: "So you're also an extraterritorial citizen, Captain?"

"Congratulations, you got it right," Danika loosened her tightly tied morning tie, answering irritably.

She chose the first path—after all, without seeing any job advancement conditions, no one knew if their profession could even be changed.

In Danika's view, Li Ang, a stowaway like herself, could only become a formal citizen by slowly grinding time in the frontier city.

But the frontier city wasn't safe; the number of extraterritorial citizens who actually lived ten years was not large.

Just as Li Ang was about to say more, a rumbling sound from the sky cut him off.

Looking up, he saw a giant, lizard-like creature flapping its wings as it slowly descended toward Outpost 66, with several sizable ships guarding it.

But Li Ang's attention was entirely fixed on the lizard—more precisely, on the words painted on its body.

【AIO Logistics Group provides transportation, security, and other services. Interested parties, contact xxxx】

"Stop staring—that's an AIO Group transport dragon-beast," Danika slapped Li Ang on the back, snapping him back to reality. "If not for the incident a few days ago, you'd be boarding those ships for Prison Star today."

"Come on, hurry up and get your status sorted."

At this, Li Ang hurried to follow Danika.

Soon, the two arrived at the office for processing extraterritorial citizenship—located inside the Public Security Bureau.

Only then did Li Ang understand why Danika said she could handle his status so easily—they were on the same system; of course it'd be fast.

But before processing, Danika suddenly spoke: "Once your status becomes extraterritorial citizen, you officially become a Public Security Bureau officer."

"Salary will be paid normally—if you agree, I'll process it."

How could Li Ang refuse? He didn't want to stay locked up another day.

Plus, he'd get a salary and train skills during work hours—in effect, getting paid for free. Where else could he find such a job? He'd hit the jackpot.

Perhaps because of Danika, Li Ang's status quickly changed from prisoner to extraterritorial citizen.

Holding the proof in his hand, his mood lifted instantly.

"Alright, time for work—follow me."

With that, Danika walked toward the second floor of the Public Security Bureau.

But as soon as the two reached the second floor, Danika was called away by Director Ma Kusi.

Fortunately, because of Li Ang's recent performance in Technical Talent Placement Zone 2, Danika's team now held him in high regard.

Not long after, Danika returned carrying a thick stack of files.

"New job—take a look."

"I've already sent the key details to your comm-bracelets."

As she spoke, she seemed to remember something and turned to Li Ang: "By the way, your comm-bracelet's overdue—you're in arrears. I paid for you, and I've also transferred you some money. Remember to pay me back when your salary comes."

"Thanks for going out of your way, Captain."

Only then did Li Ang realize why his comm-bracelet hadn't connected to the network—it was due to unpaid fees.

He'd thought the city's communication towers were broken.

Thinking of this, he tapped his bracelet, and a pale blue holographic screen instantly appeared before him.

The screen displayed the task information Danika had sent.

【Apprehend Smugglers】