Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 109 108. Does such a generous mission really exist? (Part )
The Desert Climate Modification Association itself is quite mysterious. They have cutting-edge technology but never get involved in commercial disputes.

However, they also set up company offices all over the world to provide excellent technological products to mercenaries or individuals in the city, highlighting a contradiction.

Leica said casually in the communication: "But some people also say that the Desert Reclamation Committee is actually digging underground. They are trying to find those rare minerals in deeper and more pressured areas."

"Because the visions formed by those minerals may lead to an even more incredible world... What do you think?"

Seifer flipped through the newspaper. "I think it's a bluff. We just had a vision, and the water hasn't drained out yet."

The group's base had been following the convoy for a day and a night. During the daytime, when there was nothing to do, they thought they could do nothing, but when the alarm sounded... Damn, a strange phenomenon suddenly opened up in the desert.

It's not surprising that the strange phenomenon suddenly unfolded due to the coincidence of the energy-containing sand. It won't last long anyway.

But the world in this vision is exactly the world of deep-sea sharks—it’s real, deep sea, and there are sharks.

When the pale lightning illuminated the dark and turbulent ocean, the sharks, which were as dense as sardines and could not possibly exist in reality, scared most of the mercenaries.

Then there was continuous firing for about ten minutes, until the ice surface carrying so much heavy armor cracked, and all the people and vehicles fell into the icy sea.

Frozen despair permeated the mercenary communications, and even Cypher's car was flooded with seawater under the water pressure - and then the vision disappeared as suddenly as it appeared.

Water vapor, which may have never been seen before, rose from this desert, and then at higher temperatures, it was difficult for the water vapor to exist and was completely vaporized.

The seawater that poured into the car turned into very clear fresh water after the strange phenomenon dissipated. It could even be collected and used as drinking water. It was difficult for Seifer to judge whether he had made a profit or a huge loss...

Oh, in addition to water, there are also fish wrapped in plastic, which look like freshwater fish.

How come there are freshwater fish in this vision of the sea in your place…is there something wrong with you?
For Laika, Seifer's complaints were simply too rare. She said that some mercenaries had been sent to a vision with many huge wild creatures and insects, and the rewards they received after escaping at all costs were terrifying.

A design drawing of a small tactical nuclear bomb. Although it is small, it actually needs a body to be effective.

...That's really outrageous.

Another boring day passed. Tien drank wine mixed with water and drove the car shakily but miraculously did not deviate from the course. Following the large group, they finally arrived at the node city... a temporary gathering point nearby when the moon was at its zenith.

By the way, because she turned on the overload without restraint until the engine cooled down, Lin Shenxue looked like she was about to be dehydrated when she came out of the engine compartment to rest.

And because she was sticky and smelly, she decided to go to the bathroom - seeing how hard she was working, Cypher gave her a benefit that the crew members couldn't have.

Since it wasn't necessary to run the engine in a makeshift settlement, it was nice to let her go to the bathroom to rinse off and take a comfortable bath (the water was free).

It was not until the car stopped that Sefer realized that when there was no mission, Dr. Mei (after absorbing water) would usually stay in the bathroom.

I hope it won’t cause any indelible psychological trauma to Lin Shenxue.

He had no idea that Dr. Mei was also a picky eater. How could a cute, soft, dreamy girl covered in seasonings be compared to a guy covered in lubricant stains and dead from overwork?

...In short, when Seifer's mobile base stopped at a parking area opened by the Abian Company, the huge entrance to the downward passage in front of him looked very different from other dungeons.

The biggest difference is that the entrance to the underground city is no longer a hard concrete road, but is replaced by some structural steel, and even has its own sand removal and cleaning mechanism.

The indicator lights in the passage are flooded with light, making the entire entrance appear to be glowing, as if inviting everyone to come in.

While Seifer was thinking about how to get the mobile base in, Abian's communication was directly connected.

"Welcome, mercenary. Do you need the firepower support that Abian Company can provide? Once you sign the contract, you can take whatever you want, in addition to the rewards for the mission." The man who spoke up was not at all arrogant. He pointed at the contract in his hand and said, "This is a temporary contract. We provide weapons, equipment, intelligence, and a team. We can even provide compensation for injuries and illnesses."

"Buy one, you won't be cheated."

Independent mercenaries who come with mobile bases may not be rich, but those who can afford the high maintenance and management fees must be very powerful.

Abian Company is also absorbing such talents and sending them out in batches.

As for what the returning mercenaries gained, they didn't say, and the company wouldn't say either, so the situation is still quite mysterious.

All I know is that the resistance below is very high.

However, this recruitment was doomed to be futile, as Sefer had no interest in the 'contract' with Abian, especially the death and injury compensation included therein.

Will there really be compensation? The problem is that if the person is dead, how can we be sure that the money will be paid?

Since it's not a mercenary system, who knows if you really gave it to them? But since it's so obvious, many mercenaries happily signed the contract.

Because of the free weapons, free new equipment, and the support from such a big company.

Politely declining the offer, Cypher grabbed his gear and prepared to leave when Tien suddenly raised her hand: "What are we doing in the car then?"

"Help me gather intelligence on the ground... Laika, how's the communication going here?"

"Very clear. Long-range support is no problem. Your local short-range communications should also be no problem."

She confirmed, "Of course, but Abian Company prohibits mercenaries from taking mobile bases down there. Your crew... can't fight?"

Cypher shrugged. "Well, I can't just ask the technicians to grab their guns and go down with me... No, they can go down."

——This period of time has been spent peacefully in the car. For a time, Seifer even forgot an important function of the car, the resurrection array!
"I'll go down and scout the way for you first. After I confirm the situation..."

Tien was eager to try it out. She loved to find something exciting in her nature, but she was the only one so enthusiastic while others were not interested.

No, there are still too few people in this car. I need a team that can follow me out and fight others at the slightest disagreement... There must be at least two people.

This will form a three-three system.

It’s a pity that this kind of thing can only be thought about - after thinking about it for a while, Seifer got out of the car with all his belongings.

Tien repeatedly emphasized in the communication that she should remember to bring back two useful weapons, otherwise she might drink all the saved alcohol in the car to pass the time.

She really wanted to come out and fight. If a person with this kind of personality were born in a peacetime, she would probably be able to achieve something great.

Or after attaining enlightenment in Longchang, he became a formidable criminal.

He readily agreed and put these thoughts aside. Then, Seifer followed the large number of mercenaries into the lobby of the temporary base. When he was about to take a closer look at the 'paid items' other than the 'free weapons', he suddenly turned around.

The girl had familiar long green hair and an engineering hat, and a height that was not very noticeable without the chair. She was arguing with a few big men with her hands on her hips, and she seemed to have the upper hand in her words.

Isn't this the craftsman of the independent mercenary 'Dust'? Why is he here?
　(12/22), tired
　　
　
(End of this chapter)