Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 101 100. Think carefully, there are really many places to run on this map (rd update)

As night fell, the mobile base could begin to move slowly. Tien was bored and drowsy as she sat in the driving seat assigned to her, staring at the endless sand and dust.

From his command position, Cypher randomly observed the CCTV in all areas of the vehicle.

At breakfast just now, Shengnai was the last one to come over, and he easily and simply gained everyone's approval with just a few words - who doesn't like a field doctor?

And such a cute child.

Right now, Seifer was playing a little ghost hunting game with himself, simply to kill time.

By the way, see if you can find Shengnai in the corridors and cabins where the number of first aid kits is constantly increasing.

Lycra's voice came in: "Red Crossbow, if you're free right now, why not contact the mercenary 'Dust' who crafted your equipment earlier?"

"After the previous battle at Node City, they also participated in the salvage and recovery of the wreckage at the scene. Objects that are merely scrap to you may find new life in their hands."

She paused, seemingly sipping a drink. "Huh...you can't neglect the maintenance and upgrades of this base either."

Glancing at the report, Cypher nodded slightly. She was right. No matter how excellent or experimental a base was, unexpected problems would arise after a while.

Even the most basic wear and tear and mechanical aging cannot be ignored.

"Not only that, I've already found out the engine used in your base... Well, the Phantom Mist Group installed a slightly conservative engine in this car. If you're not satisfied, you can upgrade it yourself."

Seifer curiously asked how much it would cost?

After hearing the answer, he silently gestured for Leica to continue.

"Don't worry. For an independent mercenary who has just entered the industry to have such a mobile base is already quite impressive, Red Crossbow."

"Then there's that upgrade you've been so obsessed with, the aircraft-related upgrades... The aircraft you brought is also a very advanced model. If I just pick any engine and install it, I'm worried that the output won't be enough."

Simply put, for a 20,000 yuan computer, 19,000 yuan is spent on its appearance.

"The money you have now can only cover daily expenses. In order to maintain this stronghold, you need to work harder... Red Crossbow, the Forge Node City has no anomalies, but it has more opportunities."

"If you have any undecided tasks, be sure to contact me."

There are so many commissions, who knows which ones are actually dangerous and which ones are just ways to make extra money?

Sefer opened the map, and then realized that he seemed to have never carefully looked at the map overview here.

The desert areas that have been explored are generally quite irregular in shape, with less exploration in the north-south direction and wider in the east-west direction.

There is nothing but sand, and besides the mountains and deep ravines there are various traces of what may have once been the seabed or river channel.

There are also active volcanic areas that seem to be endless. This landform cannot be said to be typical, it can only be said to be classic.

The North and South Poles as we understand them have not yet appeared, because the development of all node cities essentially depends on various underground mineral veins and water systems.

There are also questions like whether the phenomena are frequent, whether the environment is suitable for the people who move in, and so on...

Many problems restrict the development of the entire region, but as the population gradually increases, supplies and exploration adventure teams are also expanding outward, and the entire territory is generally expanding.

Not to mention those naturally formed underground spaces.

Compared to the hard work of digging down from flat ground, it is more labor-saving to find a dungeon with a water system and stable underground plates. Natural dungeons even come with various possible benefits and treasures.

As we all know, no one can resist the temptation of random treasure drops, especially the temptation of opening a treasure chest that may even make you the fourth largest company in the desert.

Countless adventurers set out with simple dreams in their hearts. Some vanish into the vast desert, while others return with rich rewards and even new visions and exit points. Life is like a gamble; people only see the winners, never considering the bones buried in the desert.

...The previous Red Crossbow Arrow seemed to have disappeared during this type of exploration. It's unknown what she ultimately encountered.

The nameplate was collected by pirates and placed together with other nameplates.

Slightly diverging a bit, Cypher shook his head.

The Edge Node City, as its name suggests, is really at the edge of the explorable area. In fact, there is another node city nearby in the distance, but there are no anomalies there.

It was set up purely for the last stop of supply for those heading to far places in the desert. Its investor is not a well-known company. From Sefer's point of view, this is purely charity.

The furnace node city is not far away. The mine that I passed by when traveling back and forth between the two node cities is now closed.

Seifer was a little curious: "Leica, why is the mine where I went to buy things now closed?"

"Which... that mine you're asking about? It's temporarily closed."

Laika's voice signal was clear: "The previous mine raid made their leadership very angry. After investigation, it was found that the miners seemed to be the only ones in the entire mine who had not embezzled the proceeds."

“Even the mine defense teams were reaching out…all of these people escaped before they were caught.”

…I have to say, this mine is really full of fun.

"But the biggest problem that led to the mine's closure was actually the loss of an extremely important polymer mineral. It's a miracle to find tens of those in a single mine. No one can afford to be held responsible for the sudden loss of one."

Leica changed the subject: "So, never tell anyone outside that you have a mineral that can create strange phenomena... Got it?"

Seifer shrugged helplessly. "Apart from the people in this car, only Dr. Mei's researchers know about this. And they most likely died in the battle at Edge Node City."

"really?"

"uncertain."

Therefore, if Sefer wants to settle down and develop cautiously, he will most likely encounter various setbacks along the way.

But to be honest, this problem is easy to solve. As long as Sefer leaves this area and goes to other node cities to take work, these small companies can't reach that far at all.

During the conversation between the two, a very abstract Q-version figure popped up on the screen of Sefer's seat. Accompanied by wonderful music, the figure walked to the edge of the screen, and lines of text appeared.

"Congratulations! Mercenary. Don't look around, I'm talking to you, mercenary! You've hit the jackpot. From now on, for a month, any mercenary who accepts a designated mission in the Crucible Node City can purchase/exchange/repair/replenish personal assets at a discounted price!"

'Not only that, our company has also launched a new monthly limited insurance policy, so hurry up and buy it!'

Are you still worried about daily expenses? Are you still troubled by the aging of your base? Are you still hesitant about whether to undergo a full-fledged operation?

"Don't hesitate, our agency is waiting for you in the Crucible Node City, mercenary, use your hard work and sweat to create your own bright future!"

"The above is a broadcast from Abian Corporation. Please be careful to identify any content that contains advertising."

After the call ended, Cypher glanced at Tien, who raised an eyebrow. "What's going on? Has our wise and great captain changed his mind?"

"Then what do you think?"

"I'll just lie down and watch. I'll definitely let other independent mercenaries handle the minefield work first. You should sort out the things you're doing first!"

It's a good idea, but what is Abian doing? Why is it so fancy? Are they really having a welfare sale?
　So, starting today (June 6st)...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)