Team Leader Li and three other staff members, now equipped with heavy weaponry, stood before the portal.
"Su Han," Team Leader Li asked, "can this portal of yours really only accommodate five people?"
Su Han was currently checking the attributes of his portal.
[Portal System]
[Host: Su Han]
[Level: Level 1, Height: 2 meters, Width: 1 meter.]
[Maximum Occupancy: 5 people]
[Carry Capacity: 0/1 cubic meter]
[Connected Worlds: 1]
Su Han nodded. "That's right, only five people can enter this portal. More people can only be added by completing main quests. Although only five can enter at a time, they can be swapped. And the carrying capacity is only 1 cubic meter. I mentioned this to you all at the beginning."
Team Leader Li, who was already geared up, mused, "A carrying capacity of 1 cubic meter! That’s going to be quite a challenge! How is this volume calculated? Do the clothes I'm wearing count?"
Su Han shook his head. "I don't know. There are no prompts. We'll have to find out when we get there."
Team Leader Li pondered. "This 1 cubic meter carrying capacity is crucial. We need to test it. Everyone, attach as much ammunition to yourselves as possible. We need to figure out how this 1 cubic meter limit is calculated!"
The other three agents from the Dragon Security Bureau immediately attached several more ammo pouches to themselves.
Once everyone was equipped, Team Leader Li looked at Su Han. Su Han was wearing full body armor but carried no weapon. Going in like this seemed rather risky.
Team Leader Li said, "Mr. Su Han, you should take a gun for self-defense too!"
He handed a pistol to Su Han.
"Will this pistol be effective against those dinosaurs?" Su Han asked, though he took the gun nonetheless. At least it was better than having nothing.
Team Leader Li and the three Dragon Security Bureau agents were now fully armed. Three of them carried heavy machine guns, and one had a rocket launcher slung over his shoulder. They also had several external equipment packs containing drones, infrared detectors, and air quality sensors. Their gear was top-notch.
"Mr. Su Han," Team Leader Li said, "since we're about to enter that other world, I haven't introduced myself properly. My name is Li Dali. Please, introduce yourselves."
Xiao Qian, standing nearby, said excitedly, "My name is Qian Jiaxing."
Another agent said, "My name is Hong Xiao."
The last agent, a female, had a natural beauty that surpassed many female stars in Long Country even without makeup.
"My name is Zhou Xiaoyue."
Su Han couldn't help but glance at Zhou Xiaoyue for a moment, then quickly averted his gaze.
Li Dali summarized, "The four of us are the Field Special Operations Team of the Longdu Dragon Security Bureau. I am the leader of this team."
The name "Field Special Operations Team," coupled with the practiced movements of the four as they handled their weapons, made Su Han suspect they were quite experienced in firearms combat.
Li Dali and the other three carefully checked their equipment one last time, and after confirming everything was in order, they were finally ready to depart.
A crowd of Dragon Security Bureau agents had gathered, watching Li Dali and his team with envy. This was an expedition to another world, a more glorious undertaking than landing on the moon. Though it would remain classified for now, it would undoubtedly be recorded in history books decades later.
"Are you all ready?" Li Dali called out.
The other three immediately stood at attention.
"Qian Jiaxing, ready!"
"Hong Xiao, ready!"
"Zhou Xiaoyue, ready!"
Li Dali then asked, "Mr. Su Han, would you like to name our team?"
Su Han was a little surprised. He hadn't expected to be asked to name the team; he thought it would be an official designation from higher up.
Li Dali, sensing Su Han's confusion, explained, "Mr. Su Han, this portal appeared because of you. Naturally, the decision on the naming should come from you!"
Su Han thought for a moment. "I see. It is indeed fitting for me to name it. Then, let's call our team 'Otherworld Exploration Team Alpha.' After all, we are the first team to enter this otherworld, hence 'Alpha.' Any subsequent teams can be designated 'Beta,' 'Gamma,' and so on."
"Otherworld Exploration Team Alpha? That's a great name!" Li Dali exclaimed. In truth, even if Su Han had picked a random name, Li Dali would have approved. Su Han was, after all, the owner of the portal.
A few seconds later, a staff member entered carrying a plaque.
Engraved on the plaque in laser lettering was "Otherworld Exploration Team Alpha."
Su Han took the plaque, examining it from all sides. It was made of metal. "You made it this quickly? Impressive, Dragon Security Bureau!" he marveled.
Li Dali replied, "We have laser engraving equipment and plaques readily available here."
In reality, a staff member had been waiting by the laser engraver. As soon as Su Han announced the name, the operator immediately began working on the plaque.
"Alright, let's take a commemorative photo!" another staff member announced, bringing over a camera manufactured in Long Country.
The five of them gathered together, holding the plaque. With a click, a photograph was taken.
This photo would, in the future, become a significant image in Long Country's history books.
After the photo, the five were ready to depart.
Li Dali commanded, "Put on your oxygen helmets!"
Qian Jiaxing, Hong Xiao, and Zhou Xiaoyue donned the fishbowl-like oxygen masks.
A nearby staff member stepped forward and helped Su Han put on his oxygen mask.
Then, Li Dali asked, "Mr. Su Han, are there any specific precautions we need to take for our first entry?"
"Reach out and touch me. To enter now, you need to make contact with me. I must be the first one to enter the portal," Su Han instructed.
The four extended their hands and placed them on Su Han's shoulders, arranging themselves to avoid overcrowding.
"Mr. Su Han," Li Dali cautioned, "we'll rush through together. We'll move as fast as possible through the portal. Once on the other side, our team will immediately secure the perimeter to minimize any potential dangers."
Su Han quickly understood. Since he had to go first, he would be the first one exposed beyond the portal. If there were dinosaurs lying in ambush, they could potentially eliminate him instantly. Thus, a swift entry and immediate security sweep would be crucial for neutralizing any threats.
Li Dali shouted, "Three, two, one, go!"
Propelled by the four, Su Han rushed towards the portal, entering it in just one second.