Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 320 319. Is this what it means when people are more capable, they have to work harder?
Since Cypher was unwilling to leave his own body (it was a spare body after all), the technical department had no choice but to give up.

But it doesn't matter, they have new subjects to study.

This armored unit only had its engine repaired in the Crucible Node City; the composite armor plates and turret rings were brought here without being repaired.

To be honest, compared to the unscientific and manual-operated machines that took off and flew around, which were more like 'special units' than combat units, Cypher preferred this kind of armored unit... or rather, tanks.

The four people from the technical department naturally didn't know what was going on in Seifer's mind. They happily climbed onto the car body, observed and recorded the data of the car everywhere, and then checked the data on the personal terminal that everyone had.

This vehicle is part of the Phantom Mist Group's main battle armor series. After forming clusters in many locations, it can even easily cause damage to mobile strongholds.

As the company's main ground armored firepower unit, this thing is actually not for sale... But how to say it, the situation was quite complicated at the time, and it was normal for Seifer to take one over during the chaos and then report the loss.

The technical department didn't quite understand these complicated things. They skillfully pried open the engine dust cover from the external maintenance interface, and then found two unconscious people in the cockpit.

When they learned that they had encountered a strange and seemingly hostile enemy on the road, but that the teacher had killed them, they sighed "Oh~".

Then continue to tinker with this car.

They couldn't enter the warehouse under construction... but that didn't stop them from using the tools they had on hand to dismantle the inspection openings on the vehicle body.

In just a few minutes, when Seifer was bored and asked Shengnai why he was not in the car, the ground was already filled with various parts.

When they gathered together to wonder what had penetrated the front armor of the vehicle, Cypher told them that it was the cannon of the mercenary machine.

So theoretically this car should be considered to have the enchantments of the previous crew.

Asking them to drag the two unconscious people out and put them aside to wait for them to wake up, Seifer reminded them that he might have to leave for a while, so he spread out his four legs and walked out of the campus slowly but quickly.

He even jumped over the academy's wall and out. This move made the four of them particularly envious.

But as for driving this kind of machine in the future... forget it.

Everyone gets carsick as soon as they get on and can't drive at all. If you force yourself to control it, even if it's a simulation, you'll feel like vomiting.

Putting aside the minor issues in the technical department, Seifer left the academy mainly because of Feldrich, who gave him some work.

It's not that she's just doing something for fun, she's really looking for work - according to her original words, she said that she's just hanging around in the academy of the Huanwu Group anyway, so why not go to Abian and find something to do.

To this end, Feldrich used some means to allow Sefer's communication system to communicate with Abian's academy, and at the same time used his authority to find some things for him to do.

...For such a big node city, isn't it a bit too much to ask people to run back and forth? Going around several colleges basically means a whole day is gone, right?

However, Feldrich didn't care. She even said proudly that this was a preferential treatment for mercenaries who could work.

Aren't we looking for missing persons? Focusing on one area is so boring. Why not get out and explore more, think more, and run around more?

Entering the main road and switching to propulsion mode, Cypher's cool Centaur body attracted a lot of people's attention.

It’s not that there aren’t any organisms with this kind of structure, but I’ve never seen one with a complete body like this, which is almost created for the purpose of bionics.

Especially the arms. The arm structure of a general machine is actually quite rigid, and when using weapons, it can only follow established combat procedures. It is definitely not as flexible as a human arm.

This Centaur's body can even wrap its arms around its shoulders while propelling itself forward - is this an advancement in materials science or body manufacturing technology?

Seifer didn't care what these people were thinking. He pushed forward along the main road and quickly arrived at a place called [Abian Ordovician College], which was run by Abian.

The name sounded familiar. And the school's architectural style... well, the buildings at the Phantom Mist Group schools looked formal and suited Safer's modern sensibilities. That concrete, steel, and boxy style with a touch of change was quite appealing.

On the other hand, on Abian's side, the outer walls of the academy seemed to be built entirely of giant marbles, like the structure of a fortress or a city-state.

If you add the moss, creepers and conical spires, Cypher might suspect that this place is not a place for study, but for magical research.

When the security guard at the entrance of the academy saw such a big guy coming, he quickly blew the whistle to stop him. After Sefer explained his purpose, he contacted his superiors with half belief and half doubt.

After receiving a positive response, the security personnel sent the mercenary machine into the academy.

Directly according to the request, Seifer walked to the window where the student union office of the school was located and knocked on the window.

—Honestly, this entrance was so shocking that it took a while for the student council to come here and open the window.

The person who opened the window was a boy with a serious expression, as if he was owed a million dollars. He was wearing meticulous clothes that looked more like a military uniform than a school uniform, and he actually looked a bit handsome.

"Who are you? Driving any form of vehicle is prohibited in the academy without permission. Don't you know?"

It's just that the opening is a bit aggressive.

Seifer stood on the ground, his head level with the window. "I'm a specially-appointed teacher here to help you with your affairs. Are you the student council president?"

“…No, I’m the vice president.”

"Oh, then let your president do the talking."

I don't know what touched a nerve with this, but the boy's cheek twitched. Then he said in a low, polite and restrained voice, "The president is out cleaning up the traitors. Please forgive me."

"In that case, please tell me where the so-called 'cleansing of traitors' is taking place, and I'll go and help."

After getting the coordinates, Seifer left quickly, not caring at all that the 'Vice President's' expression instantly turned extremely bad, even angry.

Each company has its own special teaching policy for students, and Abian's teaching policy is more "elite education".

So it's understandable that there are some guys fighting among themselves... Of course, this has little to do with Cypher, he just turned his body around and moved around the academy city at an extremely efficient speed.

...Then, from a distance, there were bursts of fierce gunfire. Even in front of Seifer, a rocket whizzed out from the building surrounded by layers of simple armored vehicles.

Once again, in order to protect the lives of students in the academy city, all damage from weapon exchanges is actually reproduced through the "technology" throughout the city.

Suffering trauma will result in commensurate disciplinary measures.

The rocket exploded in the crowd of vehicles, and many of the surrounded students died with a scream. What those inside were met with was an even more violent and ruthless barrage of gunfire.

As soon as Sefer arrived, he naturally attracted the attention of both sides of the war. Not to mention the people in the building, a communication immediately came in from the encirclement, asking him not to approach the crossfire circle for the time being.

After explaining the purpose again, the call was suddenly picked up by another person. It was a very calm female voice.

"Specially appointed teacher? The situation is complicated right now. Please wait a moment."

I brought the machine with me, and I just watched. Is that acceptable?

　I was suddenly dragged out for a few days, so I'll update slowly...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)