Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 246 245. It takes some personal charm to be able to get along with everyone
The meeting scene was a little different from before. Some people didn't come. After asking around, Seifer found out that these unlucky kids had made some mistakes in the previous battle. Some were slightly injured and some were seriously injured.

He is currently recuperating, but the good news is that no one from the Phantom Mist Group died in this battle, which has to be said to be a miracle.

Everyone welcomed Seifer, but after a while of chatting, Silver Sprout, the person in charge, walked into the meeting room, nodded slightly at Seifer, and spoke:
"Everyone present, this operation was a complete success. If nothing unexpected happens, we will obtain high-value scientific research projects from the target. To this end, you will be granted one week of paid leave. Please arrange your time accordingly."

After all, you are working for a company, so it is normal to carry out tasks, but it is abnormal to have extra rewards... right?

Then he looked at Cypher and said, "Ms. Red Crossbow, regarding your additional compensation, we have discussed and decided to reimburse you for the weapons and ammunition consumed during this operation, as well as the cost of repairs and replacement parts for the aircraft."

Sefer didn't even think about calculating how much money this could save. According to common sense, at least half of the money from a mission would have to go to the repair shop.

Cypher nodded slightly.

"And, next, please go to the Furnace Node City. We will perform maintenance on your vehicle. If you have any requirements, please feel free to raise them."

If you ask for too much, they will definitely not be willing to give it. At this time, in order to make a statement that is consistent with emotional intelligence, Seifer shrugged.

"So, is it okay if I change my car from this small base to a medium-sized base?"

Silver Sprout was silent for a moment, seemingly listening to instructions, before nodding. "Of course, I can, but I hope you'll consider it carefully, as our medium-sized mobile bases are typically designed with firepower as their primary objective."

He pushed a document in front of Sefer, and looking at the daily maintenance costs, Sefer fell silent.

I can't afford to fix it, I really can't afford to fix it! This thing is a multi-legged money-eating beast when it's driven out!
Trying to calm his nerves with a cup of tea, Cypher shrugged, remembering he couldn't possibly drink it. "Then, adjust the vehicle for me. Its various powers aren't fully utilized right now, and it always feels like it's not working properly in this kind of battle."

"Actually, we weren't able to deploy our mobile base in this battle, which is a shame. After all, we didn't expect to encounter this kind of ambush."

[Yin Ya] answered calmly, wrote down Sefer's request, and instructed him on some things before taking out a projection device to project the real head of Huanwu Group, Ms. Jin Junmei.

"After the battle, you can all rest." After Ms. Jin Junmei appeared, those sitting on the chairs immediately straightened their backs, no longer looking lazy and sluggish as before.

"Lunch can be more substantial. Yin Ya will handle the specific arrangements. You can leave now."

Everyone stood up and walked out quickly, even Yin Ya followed them out. Finally, they closed the door, and the only sound in the room was the low hum of some equipment.

The other party was looking at Sefer, but he felt... was this sponsor going to arrange a new job for him?
In the end, Jin Junmei didn't say anything, but just lowered her head slightly. From the other side of her half-body projection, a slight "da da da" sound came.

A message appears in the UI in front of you.

White Grape: Hey! Mercenary, are you showing off your impressive skills in front of me? I have to say you're doing really well. Even I'm planning to upgrade your rank in Judgment!

Are you really not schizophrenic?

White Grape: From a 'new mercenary' to a 'not-so-new mercenary'! You should thank me from the bottom of your heart~
This grammar and style were vastly different from the serious and powerful woman before him. Seifer thought for a moment and asked, "Ms. Jin Junmei, there's no one else here right now, so there's no need..."

White Grape: Shush, shush, shush, I'm in a meeting, don't make any noise. These poor kids are getting so anxious when they heard about the heavy fusion engine. These guys are so useless.

White Grape: You might not know this, but Mei already had a prototype made a long time ago, but he just never found the opportunity to put it into practice. Ah, but telling me all this costs money, so thank me for telling you for free~
Cypher tried to cover his forehead and decided to get to the point: "Well... I want you to help me get to the crack under the giant anomaly..."

White Grape: Of course, the next meeting will begin soon. Once I get enough shares, I'll arrange for you to go down and get something. So, how about using the weapons I gave you? Are you already relying on them?
Not entirely...

White Grape: Haha, if you like me, just say it. Oh, this is really a headache. If the not-so-new mercenaries rely on me, they will become small fry who have to rely on others for food, small fry~
"You say that in this state, and I think it's a bit..."

Ms. Jin Junmei said coldly, "Keep arguing. In five minutes, the loudest one can pack up and leave."

"A heavy fusion engine is making such a fuss, and you actually ignored the more important furnace. I am very disappointed in you."

As soon as he opened his mouth, not only the people in the meeting, but also Sefer felt that this person could really do what he said, and that "disappointment" meant that the days to come would definitely be difficult.

White Grape: Oh, of course, I'm not talking about you, not-so-new mercenary~ Come on, be grateful to me, because your performance makes me very happy, so I want to invest more in you, aren't you happy~
Red Crossbow: ...I dare not move, I dare not move.

As long as the reaction appears boring, the other party may lose interest. Anyway, Sefer can see that this sponsor is likely the type of person who looks eccentric when typing, but actually appears capable in essence.

Trash talk can only be limited to text. If you really think she is a huge internet troll (who even changes her account), then that is too irrational.

So Sefer told himself to ignore those inexplicable words, said he would wait here for the excavation team to come and start construction, and then leave quickly.

Ignore comments like, "Want to play for a while?" or "This meeting is so boring! Attack me or I'll attack you."

Because on the other side, someone wants to see him now - how to say it, as someone who has become famous after the battle in this node city, some people have called him an unranked hero or a super soldier, so Cypher is actually quite busy.

Several companies want to recruit him to help, and as for Huanwu Group... well, they pay him a lot in advance, so he needs to be nice.

Such a sponsor might give better things later, such as this nuclear bomb cannon——

Seifer suddenly stopped while walking on the road.

Red Crossbow: When you gave me the nuclear cannon, did you expect to fight that kind of [worm]?
White Grape: Don’t slander me. I will give you whatever I have in the warehouse. Next time I will give you another big toy. Do you want it?

No, no, it's bad for your health.

　I have a cold, that's all for today...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)