Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 172 171. Can you really take over something that comes from an illegal source?
The warehouse is full of packed boxes. These angular transport boxes have extremely strong three-proof capabilities.

Sefer even suspected that even if C4 was attached to it, it would not be able to explode under low-yield conditions, and the things inside could be protected extremely well.

Bringing so many goods for negotiation... Are you planning to give benefits to someone?
Of course, none of this had anything to do with Sefer. With the help of the warehouse staff, he found an extra package - it was very large and long, and the whole package was a cube, which looked difficult to carry back.

There was also no way back to the hangar through the corridor, which meant that Cypher would have to get out of the car.

Opening the shelf that had been prepared behind him, Sefer placed it behind him and tied it up. It looked like it had suddenly become one meter taller.

"Sign here, and then tick here and here...Okay, please exit this way. It's extremely hot outside, so please be careful."

The administrator let Cypher enter the double airlock door, accompanied by the routine sound of air gushing, and the hot and dry environment that did not even allow any living things to appear on the surface was revealed.

The sizzling steam on the protective suit disappeared instantly. Seifer shrugged his shoulders and left the giant vehicle in the wind and sand. He even walked down the stairs for half a day before he could step onto the desert.

From this perspective, I feel really insignificant.

In front of the huge tracks and complex load-bearing devices, Seifer felt like an ant, with giants on both sides that could easily destroy individual units when they moved.

Fortunately, another giant armor currently belongs to me. As long as I ride on it, I will have a sense of confidence... How can I describe this feeling?

To quote a movie I saw before, it’s a very good description.

People have armed themselves with weapons, armor, advanced missiles and powerful weapons, but they are still afraid when facing natural storms.

When you board a mobile base or even a special combat machine, you will have a sudden realization, as if you have become the storm and can face it and control it.

Although he is still a weak person in essence, his perspective is different and his self-awareness is also very different.

Putting these thoughts aside, as soon as Seifer returned to the warehouse with his things, Dr. Mei sent him a message asking him to put the goods at the designated location.

Under Seifer's gaze, the opening of the ventilation duct above the object, which was too long and wide to fit in the hangar passage, suddenly opened.

Several robotic arms descended, locked it firmly, and brought it upwards like a pitcher plant - although structurally speaking, the warehouse and the scientific research cabin are on the upper and lower floors, isn't it too much to connect them?
"In fact, these additional access ports have long been prepared to facilitate the rapid flow of materials or personnel."

As Dr. Mei spoke, she noticed that Cypher was also going up with the container. She raised an eyebrow and asked, "Are you curious about what this is?"

"Of course, this is my truck. I have to inspect everything I bring in... So what is this?"

"printer."

Dr. Mei manipulated various cranes to move and unfold the outside of the container. She rearranged a beautifully packaged device with several company logos on it in the corner of the research cabin.

After several steps, Dr. Mei entered a request into the Saifu UI: "The next step requires the cooperation of the captain."

"This small printer can print some common items, and with special consumables, it can even produce some interesting things... but the prerequisite is that there is plenty of energy available."

"It requires... two pieces of the same quality minerals from the warehouse to start it up. It consumes half a piece per hour of operation. Alternatively, you can use some of the engine energy from the mobile base."

It's rare for Dr. Mei to speak at such length, which shows that this thing is very important to her and can restore some productivity.

After inquiring about the load, Cypher frowned and thought for a long time: "If I shut it down midway, will it cause damage?"

"In theory, no, it's very safe."

Cypher glanced at the pile of materials that had been delivered nearby and shrugged, a helpless expression crossing his new face. "Alright, you can use the extra load during the day for your experiments. However, if combat breaks out or I need the load, I will immediately cut off all other energy expenditures."

Dr. Mei lay back on the sofa indifferently: "Whatever you want."

After settling the situation here, Sefer ran back to Gna without stopping, almost impatiently unlocking his own container - and then suddenly paused.

He called over the comms: "Shengnai, are you still in the car over there?"

"No, I negotiated with their onboard medical staff and got some first aid supplies from them. They were all very kind seniors."

Such a short time?! This negotiation skill is a bit scary, a kind of legendary social anxiety beauty.

After confirming that she had returned safely, Sefer continued to open the container.

Along with the sound of the airlock opening, the side door of the freight container quickly fell down. The loud noise of it hitting the ground could not stop Sefer's enthusiasm to look inside.

The engine is smaller than expected, and considering that it has to be installed in the machine, it would be impractical if it were too big.

The overall appearance is square, and all pipelines are hidden in the thick outer shell, which makes the engine look particularly heavy.

As for the output readings… I have to say, this unknown sponsor really sent a pretty big thing.

The number and model on the engine mount cannot be found. Although it is indeed a numbered product, it has never appeared on the mercenary market.

——It is indeed impossible to check the parameters of high-end products or even search for them before reaching a higher level, but some enthusiastic mercenaries will post more advanced products on the communication board.

He looked at the AC version model but couldn't find this thing. Seifer couldn't help but cross his arms and think about it, then called Leica.

"Good evening, Red Bolt. What happened?"

Just send her the entire parameters and appearance of the engine and ask her - how much is this thing worth and who produced it?

"Hold on, I'll check for you. Um... hm?"

Leica's voice was a little bewildered, and then he said in disbelief, "I only have the previous generation version of this engine here. You can only purchase this engine after you are promoted to the highest level mercenary. Take a look."

In the picture sent over, an engine that is completely different from what is in front of us is very conspicuous. So this thing... could it be an experimental product?
"It looks completely different, but the number is indeed the same. The fact that it can't be found means it hasn't been released or even advertised yet, hmm..."

Usually, things that can't be found are labeled as "experimental machine," "prototype," or "pro." Seifer is very suspicious of his financial backer...

Could it be that I had exerted my subjective initiative and partnered with Dr. Mei like knowledge thieves in the desert, one stealing the technology and the other the physical entities?!

This also explains why the other party keeps changing numbers to contact...

It also explains why Dr. Mei always has to change his identity, and even cancel his account and wait for a new identity to switch.

Communication came in, from Citrus.

Citrus: Hey, did you get the stuff? Are you grateful? I got you some hot, fresh lab products.

Red Crossbow: Stop it, A-Zu. The company will tear you into pieces. It’s better to return you.

Tangerine:???
(End of this chapter)