Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 209 208. This body will be your new substitute! (Three more)

Sefer had no idea what Feldrich was planning. After returning to the parking lot, which was a little empty, but only slightly, he immediately went to find Dust for help.

Having said that, she had been using labor for free several times, and even Sefer would feel a little embarrassed, so after calling her over today, Sefer asked her if she wanted to have a meal before going back.

The girl put on the glove she was chewing on. "Lunch? Sure, but it's just compressed crackers, worm meat, or something, and maybe some carbonated drinks."

Cypher paused, then turned back. "You mean, carbonated drinks?"

"Well, what about you? Where did you come from, you old-fashioned guy? Mercenaries who don't want to drink beer but still want to feel the excitement of bubbles will find a way to buy themselves an air pump."

Hearing about this thing for the first time, Seifer paused, recalling the time when he tried beer with his original body, and how he couldn't accept it at all because of the stinging and bitter taste.

He looked quite interested. "Tell me more about the inflator. Do you have blueprints or where to buy one?"

The girl waved her hand nonchalantly, saying she needed to put the things together first—so Seifer watched her complete the final assembly.

Finally, what appeared before the group was a machine that was shorter than the one next to it, with four legs and a complete metal horse body, and a human upper body structure "growing" on the horse.

The girl scratched her head. "The engine is placed at the front of the undercarriage, which seems to be the most vulnerable part. And the upper body seems to be just a decoration... What's the purpose of its existence?"

Cypher shrugged. "The good answer is, I don't know. And you see, this thing doesn't have a cockpit."

"Right! So how do you steer it? Could it be that there's actually a space inside its upper body for steering... No, it should be the area inside the horse's belly, protected by the structure?"

The two of them pondered the machine for a while, and then Cypher decided that since they couldn't figure it out, they should just ignore it and eat.

Unlike what the girl had imagined, the passengers in this car seemed very happy when it came to eating, at least the few she saw were like that.

For example, the red-haired beauty who looks like a bandit but has a face that has not been exposed to the wind and sand, and the rare medical staff on the mercenary vehicle.

It was Shengnai, although the girl couldn't figure out when she appeared but... Medical staff, everyone is welcome.

Then Seifer brought her a surprise. It was mainly because she was very lucky. Seifer also replenished the food rations at the Phantom Mist Group this time.

I don’t know how many small companies that produce crops are under this company. As for food, since Seifer is a mercenary, the discounts are so great that even Leica envy him.

Her monthly living expenses are actually quite tight.

In short, what Sefer has prepared for everyone today is a limited one burger per person, made with multiple layers of beef patties (ingredients: beef) and cheese slices, plus rehydrated vegetables and bread, a big burger that will make your eyes shine.

It has to be secured with an iron stick, otherwise the full portion will fall over at any time.

Then there were fruity drinks that could invigorate people, and fried chicken nuggets as snacks, which everyone in the car liked very much.

Because of the abundance of seasonings, Seifer even made some pre-made seasonings based on his own understanding - and they were widely praised.

The girl held up her portion in disbelief. The aroma of the melted cheese and the soft meat patty under the burnt crust made her swallow subconsciously.

Could a mercenary really come up with such a delicacy in his boring life? She was a little bit unbelievable.

Glancing carefully at the others, she found that everyone present was enjoying the sumptuous lunch in their own casual way. Even the red-haired woman was complaining about the drinks again.

The commander, the independent mercenary Red Crossbow, simply leaned against the stove, folding his arms, and told her to buy some wine herself if she wanted. Not daring to look, the girl opened her mouth wide and took a bite of the delicious food she couldn't hold in her hands.

The thin crispy shell was filled with spices, salt, and high-quality beef, and was filled with juice. The rich taste and the satisfaction of vegetables and bread made her feel as if she was in a trance and had a subtle hallucination.

It was as if the mercenary was wearing a hamburger mask and punching her in the face with all his might. This punch was called "delicious" and that punch was called "juicy", and the combination punch was called "cheesy, sweet and juicy".

The sweet and salty taste stimulated the girl to take another bite, but she choked and quickly drank the drink. The feeling of fullness when the food was washed down her stomach made her feel extremely happy.

Such a simple, crude yet delicious thing actually came from the hands of such a combat-savvy mercenary!
She was quite incredulous, and then she ate a big hamburger, a large drink, and the four fried chicken nuggets that were given to her... In just ten minutes, she finished them all.

The girl collapsed in the chair with a feeling of unsatisfied appetite, patting her belly in satisfaction. She looked up and saw Seifer coming back with an empty plate.

"What are you doing?"

"One of my crew members is busy right now, so I'm going to take her lunch. How was it? Was the lunch delicious?"

"Very tasty!"

The girl gave a fair evaluation and stretched herself. She felt her stomach was bloated and only now realized that it was stuffed very full.

"Okay, I'm going back now. Come back to me next time if you need any maintenance work... preferably one that pays. My brother would get mad if I did too much free work."

It sounds like you work for your brother. Sefer sent her out, watched the tricycle leave, and returned to the restaurant. As soon as he entered, he saw Dr. Mei appear behind the table.

In her head, the hamburger, which had not yet begun to be digested, was floating there intact. It felt like her brain was the hamburger, which was very strange.

"What are you playing?"

Dr. Mei tapped the table leisurely. "Let's savor it first. Your driver doesn't seem surprised by my behavior."

Over there, Tien grabbed two bottles of beer and shrugged. "I heard that gurgling noise in the shower when I went in. I don't think it could be made by a human. Besides, I'm working for our captain now, so I have to swallow everything I see."

If it wasn't Sefer who paid for the beer, he would definitely be moved by this loyal speech.

"Okay, what I'm going to say now is just for after-dinner conversation. Regarding the machine I just assembled today... It's a product of the Anomaly. When it's activated, I'll figure out how to use it."

"Just now, I said it was impossible because there were outsiders around. Now, I can only say it's more complicated."

As he spoke, the UI of the spare body mounting bay lit up in Seifer's eyes. Now the fourth spare body had been produced and was waiting to be dispatched, while the fifth slot showed 'occupied'.

"That thing... is my body."

Everyone was stunned and looked Seifer up and down, trying to find any similarities between his silicone body and the nearly ten-meter-long object.

It's really hard to say. Sefer can only ask them to go to the hangar and take a look, and participate in the "launching ceremony" by the way.

Whether it's life or fighting, there should always be a sense of ritual, right?

(End of this chapter)