Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 234 233. Prepare everything you can
The fact that Cypher had an excessive weapon in his hands was nothing new - after he used it, the news spread like wildfire throughout the mercenary group.

Ah, after all... there are really few people who dare to use this kind of thing and are not afraid of death.

Considering that completing this mission would likely yield more than just money, Seifer could only nod with difficulty. "However, after using that weapon, my movements may become slower for a period of time."

"This is the meaning of the fire protection team." Gao Shan nodded at the table. "We will gather around you and even connect the company's combat control link to your system."

"Remember to obey when the time comes. The company's battle module will calculate the worm's position and most threatening actions in real time and send you a signal in advance."

"This is... the solution proposed by Ms. Jin Junmei, the red crossbow arrow."

Seifer glanced at the holographic projection again and found that the other party's almost emotionless eyes were looking at him. He looked serious and stern, worthy of being the terrifying company leader.

"What if I said I didn't really want to..."

Jin Junmei said calmly: "You wouldn't say that."

In the UI's communication, the name of the 'Tea Girl' lit up. Without sending anything, he just sent a smiley face - in order to stop her from harassing him with spam messages, Seifer spread his hands helplessly.

"Okay, this thing is already crazy anyway, adding another crazy person won't be a problem."

Gao Shan saw him nod, and immediately continued, as if afraid he would change his mind: "Thank you, Red Crossbow. Next is the movements of the other two families."

"Although we are acting together as a business community this time, we have some differences in terms of defense and offense."

How can there be disagreements at this critical juncture?

"Ah, to put it simply, although we don't have enough... confidence yet and have to rush to prepare for the interception, the rules are the rules. Whoever contributes the most, whoever obtains analyzable debris or samples, these things must be defined."

"Otherwise, once we defeat them, it will be another long and tedious issue, and it might even lead to a fight, which will not look good on everyone."

In fact, I think you have already looked very bad, and have brought shame to what should theoretically be a big company.

The battles among big companies that Seifer wants to see are at least a battle of wits and courage at the top, with middle-level managers promising each other benefits to poach employees, and lower-level managers fighting their brains. It is exciting and has ups and downs.

Instead of dividing the spoils before the battle begins, you might even have to trip others up during the battle and then climb over the wall to steal information from other people's offices after the battle.

But unfortunately, they are very used to this pattern... On the bright side, it's good that they don't have to let reporters go to the office to steal the official seal.

"Okay, tell me what other companies are planning to do." Seifer was a little helpless, and felt that some of his ideas about big companies were wrong.

Gao Shan touched his helmet awkwardly. "I'm not entirely sure, but how should I put it? At least until the spoils are divided, the other two are more trustworthy. They'll be responsible for blocking the fire. Specifically, how many units will they send..."

Seifer looked at the sand table that had transformed into a desert. The shadowy symbol of the "worm" was cruising below it, and the encirclement areas allocated by the three parties had also been demarcated.

On the side of the Phantom Mist Group, three teams of three people each will attract attention to Sefer's attack, and when necessary, they will even rush forward to actively cover his retreat.

I feel very safe and hope it will be like this when the time comes.

The price is that Cypher must take out the super-electromagnetic nuclear missile cannon. This kind of hidden gadget... Gao Shan suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, by the way, Red Arrow, there should be a mercenary in your car who can drive the machine, right?"

Sorry, that was me too.

Seifer said calmly, "Yes, he does, but how should I put it? He has difficulties. Don't count on him to come out and fight."

"That's... such a shame."

Cypher remained calm, then asked, "Since we're encircling the Worm, then the next question is, with such a large mobile base, are you just watching from a distance?" "That's impossible. The efficiency of a mobile base is too low. Once you're identified as a threat, you can't even run, right?"

"In this situation, independent mercenaries who can move quickly, even at a speed high enough to escape the gnaws of the Worm itself, are the best."

That was the end of the matter with Sefer. He asked if there was anything else that required his presence on the scene, and after receiving the answer of 'not at the moment', he immediately took his leave.

He didn't walk far, just left the combat meeting room, found a quiet place in the service hall, and asked Leica what he thought.

"...I don't have much idea, Red Crossbow. This... well, this kind of thing is beyond my understanding."

She had only been a communicator for a short time, and Seifer had already performed all kinds of shocking operations. Now he even had to fight against those huge [worms] that were several kilometers long. He couldn't even imagine it!
"I can only advise you... if you are truly unable to defeat the enemy, leaving the battlefield... is actually not shameful."

"You're an independent mercenary. You don't need any sense of honor or to be a hero. You don't have the constraints of a corporate mercenary. Everything depends on your survival."

That's so sweet, Laika. But the pay for this trip is enough that even if Cypher gets smashed to pieces, he can still go back and ask for his salary later.

He suddenly patted his head and said, "Oh, I forgot something. Let's talk about it later."

"Well, if you have anything, please contact me immediately, Red Crossbow."

After ending the call, Sefer immediately found the ID of the 'tea-selling girl' and sent a message.

Red Crossbow: Wait a minute, I have a question for you.

Tea Girl: Oh? What? You don't think it's safe? Don't worry, I'll get you a Trauma Team Platinum Membership package right away, and I'll be named as the beneficiary.

You are committing insurance fraud, right?

Seifer shook his head and continued to say that he wanted to add an additional reward.

The other party readily agreed, and then asked what the compensation was. Was he planning to ask for the right to use Dr. Mei for thirty years or something like that?

How is that possible? Dr. Mei had better change his identity and go out as soon as possible, otherwise he would not want to take a bath in his original form in the car.

Red Crossbow: Has anyone told you that there is a huge mineral deposit underneath the rift of the giant anomaly?
Tea girl: I don’t care about anything that’s not about tea…

What this means is that she knows, but doesn't care. Then does she also know that her spare body is left down there?
Sefer quickly asked if they could send someone down to pick up some things - after the other party readily agreed using the female ghost's method, Sefer immediately said goodbye because the communicator was out of battery.

It’s done, but that’s all it is.

At least the spare body has a place to go, and it can be explored through official channels without being targeted... When the time comes, just pack the spare body and say it is important exploration equipment.

After thinking for a while, Seifer told the result to the people in the car. It didn't matter what he said, Tien was the first to say that it would be a shame not to let her participate in such an interesting thing.

"What a pity! You're just a broken tank with an engine that can't even be started. Stay in the car... Wait, I suddenly have an idea. I'll contact you later!"

After turning off the communication, Seifer searched the contact list and then sent a message: "Are you online? Are you free? Can you listen to my advice?"

About ten seconds later, the voices coming from the other side were filled with dissatisfaction and impatience.

"As a wild dog, you're overstepping your bounds. After all, you're not someone who can call on the higher-ups of Abian."

You can also communicate with this guy!

(End of this chapter)