Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 336 335. Isn't it normal to be treated like this in other people's homes?
Even in a so-called "ivory tower" college town, it is not as safe as most people think.

Simply put, as long as you're brave enough, as long as your plan is thorough enough, as long as you can make the time between disappearance and discovery longer...

In short, countless "as long ass" combined together mean that once students leave the college, the only thing that can check and balance the students and the outsiders is the threat of the company.

Be prepared to make this money, laugh at corporate mercenaries, the company is shit.

There are also many desperate criminals like this... The ones captured by Cypher right now are just such a group of people.

But if it's just a One Piece-style independent mercenary group that comes to steal or kidnap, it's not interesting enough. What's really interesting is what these independent mercenaries say in order to survive.

They claimed that they had accepted a mission in the mercenary system and came to the satellite city to complete some logistics work, but after something went wrong with the first business deal, they were sent here by their financiers as a punishment to do this kind of finishing work.

——The logistics work is real, and the business problems are also real, because Seifer knew at a glance that this was a trap, specifically designed to lure independent mercenaries with poor brains.

The real work they are supposed to do is outside the mercenary system and is not a very clean job.

"So... since you've already revealed so much, you probably wouldn't mind introducing your client to me. Who is he?"

Except for the guy who was stabbed in the thigh, everyone else shook their heads in unison, indicating that they had no idea.

Why don’t you know?
After thinking for a few seconds, Seifer turned to ask, since the other party had no habit of speaking or communicating.

The first person quickly said, "The client used a voice changer! I don't know if it's a man or a woman, but the tone of his voice doesn't sound like a machine transcription."

The second person followed suit: "I have some impression that this person is mentally unstable. He always inserts some 'concepts' or 'imagination' into his tasks!"

Seifer looked at the third person and swallowed. "I... uh, I... remember, when he gave me the mission, he seemed to say something about 'imaging equipment' being lost..."

"Interesting... Do your clients occasionally express some understanding of art, or do they consider themselves directors?"

They all shook their heads and quickly told Seifer that they hadn't gotten any actual orders so far and hadn't even touched any students, so they were innocent.

It's so funny, none of the independent mercenaries are innocent.

"You guys performed very well, so I decided not to take action. After all, I'm a very caring person and not good at killing. But you probably forgot that this place is not actually my territory."

As he spoke, Cypher opened the door and let the corporate mercenaries outside rush in. "They are the ones who decide whether you will be punished or become cannon fodder. I am not qualified to do that."

In fact, Sefer was almost targeted by the corporate mercenary's weapon, but at that moment, the corporate mercenary next to that person quickly held down the other person's hand to avoid unnecessary conflict.

After this group of independent mercenaries were packed up and taken away, Seifer faced the two unconscious students alone. After a little thought, he opened the communication.

"Afu, are you free now?"

"No time."

After answering in seconds and then claiming he was busy, Cypher nodded his forehead and decided not to beat around the bush and instead asked directly, "I just captured a group of independent mercenaries. They seem to have taken jobs in your Node City that weren't given to them by someone you weren't."

"This happens all the time, you have to get used to it. If it's just this kind of junk, forget it. Don't waste my time."

Seifer continued, "I think their client might be related to someone we met before we came to this city. How about you use some of your resources to help me dig deeper?" "Huh...? Who?"

"The director who stabbed you with a knife and left you to bleed to death."

After these words were spoken, Feldridge's voice fell silent for a moment, and then she replied calmly, "You are still somewhat useful. I will pay attention to you. Continue with your pretentious tasks. Contact me before you return."

That seems to be quite caring.

The situation here was handled relatively smoothly. Sefer returned with the unconscious student and found a errand car on the way. The driver curiously asked Sefer if he was going to sell the student?
The answer is to let him drive honestly and not think too much.

After a while, they returned to the area where the conflict had occurred, but the people there had almost all dispersed.

Seifer waited there for a while and received a communication from Xiang.

The commotion here has gone beyond the usual student activities, so the corporate mercenaries from Abian's satellite city have been dispatched to quickly clean up the scene.

As students from other colleges, their treatment was definitely not as good as that of the women's college...so they cooperated very well and drove to another parking area that was farther away and would not affect others as much.

Seifer had to carry the two of them around for quite a while before he saw a group of people hammering and banging on the armored vehicle, seemingly doing some repairs. As soon as he came over, the four people in the technical department changed their expressions and instantly stood beside the tracks.

They lined up in a row, very neatly, but not so neatly: "Teacher, thank you for your hard work!"

With half-closed eyes, Seifer walked over and put the prisoner on the ground: "Tell me the truth, what did you break?"

"Um... Oh right, Sensei's fighting was so strong just now. This is the first time I've seen someone fight so recklessly! He barely even needed any support!"

Xiao Tao laughed and blew it off first, then turned the topic to the two unlucky guys on the ground and asked who they were?

"These two are the commanding officers, but that's beside the point. The independent mercenaries we really want to question have already been apprehended. So, what's wrong with this car?"

Seeing that they could no longer conceal the truth, the four of them exchanged glances, and finally Xiang spoke up, "Simply put, due to insufficient strength of the supporting material, the engine broke down again after switching to mobile mode after firing."

"But this time it's more thorough. Some energy circuits can't hold up and need a complete overhaul."

Hey, that's no big deal. This car was almost completely destroyed in its first battle, so Seifer didn't expect it to be repaired... After all, it was free, so the Phantom Mist Group didn't care much.

After inspection, the vehicle could only be towed back; no emergency repairs were necessary. Even Weiwei leaned over the side armor and the turret door, saying, "Forget it. This thing should just be sold for scrap."

"No, we have to be frugal. You know, there's a saying in this world: three years new, three years old, and three years of mending."

Everyone nodded, feeling that what he said made sense.

Then Xiao Tao let out an 'Ah!' "Hurry up! The time is almost up. If we don't go back now, we'll have to go back through the main gate and get a good lecture from the teacher!"

"Maybe I'll even be put in solitary confinement! It's scary!" In order to express her fear, Xiao Tao pulled her cheeks... By the way, if they are here, what about the others?

Then Sefer knew what it meant to be treated differently.

Abian has a special car to take students from his own college to the designated hospital, and even provides a meal before sending them back!
...What about Shengnai?
(End of this chapter)