Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 493 492. The environment is getting worse, right?

For those sailing in a storm, the biggest headache is signal isolation. After all, this storm is different from ordinary strong winds. The sand carried by it can really block the signal.

Of course, this is not a big problem for Cypher. First of all, this centaur-shaped body is quite flexible in movement, and there is no need to worry about insufficient engine output.

Secondly, he does not need to eat or drink, and even if he has external energy, he can replenish it by adjusting the frequency port.

Finally, and most importantly, even though the convoy had been out for a while, the aircraft's recording function could record the map it had passed. As long as they returned to the route, wouldn't they know the way back?

This is also a relatively reliable method, except... most people are not like Cypher, who uses threat scanning to record the terrain and geology and generate current location information in real time.

Returning along the original route and back to the waterway, Seifer instantly received a message. Along with the message came the roar of engines and the sound of tracks crushing stones in the endless wind.

"Independent mercenary, report your name and mission, otherwise we will treat you as a hostile unit and attack you."

After Seifer submitted his independent mercenary name and mission, the lights that had been aggressive just now immediately returned to normal. "Confirmed, independent mercenary Red Crossbow, welcome to maintain the stability of the channel."

Several mobile bases rumbled past, and one of them sent out an invitation signal, asking Cipher to get on and follow the convoy - after all, it was a bit irrational for such a machine to chase its own convoy in the wind.

Without rejecting their invitation, after Seifer entered the rather cramped car from the hangar, he was stunned by the rather old-looking interior environment.

Having always been exposed to cutting-edge technology from various companies, Seifer had always believed that the technology of any company in the world was actually quite advanced. He had never seen the Silken Web Cave...

"Welcome, Red Crossbow. It's fate that we meet in the storm circle. Is there anything wrong with your weapons and equipment? If so, we brothers can fix it for you!"

Standing under the machine body were nearly twenty weapon craftsmen who looked like they had been doing machine repair work all year round and who didn't care much about their image.

Or mechanics, anyway, they were already drooling over the machine that was covered in sand but looked like it had a brand new structure that they had never seen before!
"...Forget it, I just had a fight, it's not enough to cause any damage to my body."

Cypher paused briefly before continuing, "Did you encounter any attacks on the way here?"

Everyone shook their heads. They hadn't even reached Camp 4 yet, and hadn't even started any real exploration. It would be too unlucky if they were attacked along the way.

And we don't even know what the attacker is.

"Well, you're lucky. Not long ago, one of the Abian Company's camps was attacked, and all personnel were killed."

As Saifu said this, a communication came in from the mobile base vehicle, and its commander asked Saifu which force's forces were fighting against him?
To be honest, it's a useless question, because in this kind of storm circle, as long as you cover your ID identification code, it will be useless even if others know who you are.

The distress signal cannot be transmitted, and no one can receive the message I want to send. Even the lawless zone is not so wild!
All Cypher could tell him was that the opponent claimed to be a dismissed mercenary who had fled here to avoid being wanted, and other than that he had no other valuable information.

As for prisoners... there were no prisoners, no need to even think about it. In such a harsh environment, people couldn't even stand steadily and would be blown away. Even if we really caught someone, we couldn't bring them back.

Of course, the more important reason was that the cabin inside the Centaur's belly clearly looked like a cockpit, and it was psychologically difficult for Sefer to accept the idea of stuffing prisoners into it.

Seeing that this was all the information he had, the driver gave up asking and told Seifer to be patient and wait until Camp No. 4 reunited with his convoy.

Anyway, the empty hangar would be wasted, so after saying that he would be very grateful, Seifer quickly switched the spare body from the main body to the spare body in the main control cabin.

As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Miss Nana waving in front of the holographic projection of the car's exterior on the main console.

After watching her play for a while, she hopped over to where Laika was working, turned on the radio in a serious manner, and pretended to be a spy. Then she ran over, looked left and right in front of Cypher, and took out a fake beard from her pocket and prepared to stick it on.

"Why didn't you rest?"

"Whoa!"

Miss Nana took a sudden step back and was about to fall backwards, but Sefer reached out and grabbed her in time to prevent the big star from falling.

"You're back! The car is in good condition and is running now!"

Tien, who was yawning while driving, uttered an unpleasant "huh".

Looking closely, Miss Nana had changed into an outfit that looked like a train conductor's uniform. She had a slim figure and looked quite presentable.

"It's good that it's functioning. The bad news is that there are indeed things in this storm that are planning to attack the exploration team."

Tien shrugged. "And then, you killed that garbage?"

"No, I left it alone. I let that guy find a way back to his camp. So now this little storm is full of heroes, ready to feast at any time."

Seifer shrugged. "Once we've reached Camp 4, we'll put our things down and head back. Then we'll see what missions we get from the higher-ups. Anyway, pioneering..."

This kind of work should be done by a professional mercenary. He is the type who might get lost even when taking a walk. If there is really no waterway, he will probably starve to death in such a place with a whole group of people.

At this moment, Miss Nana suddenly remembered something: "Oh right! In that case, my former boss should be here too. He's actually quite good at public speaking, right?"

"How powerful is it? Can you make an iron tree bloom?"

Not quite sure what Seifer meant, Miss Nana frowned and thought for a moment before answering, "It's said that anyone who hears him talk about the business prospects will believe without hesitation that he can do it!"

Well, putting aside the specific extent of what he can achieve, he must have some special skills to be able to build such a large company, but that is not important.

Because his company was completely ruined and he was wanted, he could only survive in a place like this. When he tried to pull something out, Sefer shook his head.

Now several large companies are competing with each other to see who can complete the route survey and break out of the storm circle faster. If anyone plays any tricks on you, if your position in the storm is really discovered, you will probably be struck by thunder in the next second.

Telling her not to worry about the previous boss, Seifer glanced at the map - well, Camp 4 is quite far away.

But that was far as one might imagine. After more than a day of non-stop running, the convoy arrived at Camp 4 on the morning of the second day.

Good news—this camp is still operating normally.

The bad news is that the camp was attacked yesterday and many facilities were damaged, which means it may be difficult for them to convey the news to the outside world.

Before the next batch of supplies arrives, the camp needs the assistance of experienced mercenaries and mobile outposts to ensure that it does not fall.

Well, Seifer arrived just in time, and even brought a stronghold with superior firepower... How can we not recruit him!
(End of this chapter)