Planet of Sand and Oasis of Iron

Chapter 84 84. It's not easy to cause so many troubles on your own

It takes time to compile information, so you can just not attend the banquet.

As night fell, the last remaining defenders fell dead in the desert, and the node city welcomed reinforcements from all directions.

A bunch of new troops were stationed in the node city, which had been as deserted as a ghost town before. The management of the companies that had survived quickly counted the losses.

Like a lunatic, he actually invited all the independent mercenaries to the management department that was completely rebuilt in just a few hours to hold a hasty celebration party.

Seifer was sitting in a room in the maintenance factory, with Lin Shenxue next to him, who was eating fried chicken with a tablet in her pocket. The two of them watched as their car bodies were modularized and disassembled in the factory for inspection and maintenance.

Over the comms, Leica slowly compiled the information: "After this conflict, your personal remuneration has exceeded the 500,000 mark."

"After deducting the percentage taken by the support system, you still have about 100,000 left. Have you considered how to use this money?"

One hundred thousand may seem like a small number, but in a mercenary group, this price can buy several companies of refined weapons.

Or you can replenish the necessary supplies in a small vehicle like Safe, so that you can live comfortably for at least two months.

Of course, you can also choose to purchase a weapon for the machine. Each company has its own unique skills and matching weapons.

Compared to finding garbage made by hand in small workshops or from unknown forces, things produced by the company are definitely reliable and cheap.

"I haven't decided yet. Let me think about it. Oh, and my escort mission has changed, you know."

"So... that doctor tragically died in battle? I saw it on the list of casualties."

Laika's voice dropped. "Not only that doctor, but even her team is gone..."

"I'll tell you about this later. What problems might I encounter if the mission changes?"

There are so many people and so many things cannot be explained in detail.

So Leica calmed down and said, "If it's just about transporting the remains, I don't think there should be any danger. But the bad thing is, someone on the mercenary network is already spreading rumors."

"An unidentified person claims that a mercenary has Dr. Mei's research data. These data are extremely valuable. If they can be handed over to certain companies, they can instantly become wealthy."

"As a precaution, the doctor didn't leave these things behind...right?"

"I don't know. I'll ask later."

"ask……?"

After changing the line, Seifer continued to wait for the repair and another transportation work to be completed and took over the communication.

He asked, "Dr. Mei, if you're not busy, could you tell me if you've left behind any valuable legacy? For example, research that countless mercenaries would be desperate to get."

"Yes, yes."

Dr. Mei: "About forty-two unusual phenomena, research data collected, and an energy-to-mass printer that's still under development. There's also equipment that could potentially grant immortality."

You are really a treasure doctor. Whoever finds your gold coins will definitely make a fortune.

"But they're all still in the R&D phase and can't be put into production. These are just part of climate modification research and development. Why are you asking this?"

"It's okay, I'm just asking. When I run out of money, I'll take your gold coins."

As he was speaking, Sefer saw that there was suddenly an extra fifty thousand in his account.

Dr. Mei: "If it's not enough, apply again. These are research funds. It's okay, I'll continue taking a bath."

After the communication ended, Sefer told Laika speechlessly that her guess was correct. Dr. Mei was the one hundred treasure chests, with everything in it!

Incidentally, Lin Shenxue was currently devouring her second helping of fried chicken, her mouth slick with grease, not even bothering to drink water. She looked like a starving ghost. Leica: "Then you have to be careful. Don't let too much information leak out. The support system won't reveal the specific mercenaries who will accept the mission, but there will definitely be people testing the water along the way. Be careful, Red Crossbow."

If no one is talking about it, who else would reveal it? Dr. Mei's research team was wiped out.

Cypher told her not to be so nervous, the more nervous she was, the easier it would be for people to notice the problem - he changed the subject and said that he had obtained a new machine, but the most important engine was missing, what should he do.

"Your problem is easy to solve. Maybe someone in Edge Node City will sell a used, complete engine. If not, you can go to Furnace Node City and order one."

As for what kind of engine should be replaced to drive the new body, it depends on the masters in the Furnace Node City.

The maintenance of the vehicle body was soon coming to an end, and Seifer also planned to pack up and go back to the car to make some preparations for departure - the edge node city was dead, but he had to move forward, right?
Laika: "By the way, the name Foldrich, doesn't it sound familiar to you, Red Crossbow?"

"No, I've been working hard all the time."

"Even if you're just working, you should be familiar with this name. It's the name of the CEO of Abian Corporation. And don't be fooled by her small stature! She's a big shot."

Big shots are okay, but when she said CEO, Seifer had already thought of more than five ways to change his appearance.

However, Laika had no idea: "Although her status comes from her family, she herself is not the decoration that everyone imagines."

"When she turned ten, she designed and put into production a special synchronous booster for the company. This was a major step forward in the electromagnetic field of the company's weapons."

"This is undoubtedly a genius—although there are rumors that this genius is extremely arrogant. But geniuses are more likely to have some quirks."

Leica talked incessantly, praising this 'genius' harshly.

"So this is why she sent someone to attack the city, intending to take it for herself and then slowly investigate?"

Having to interrupt, Seifer told Leica about the pleasant exchange between him and 'Feldrich', which made her feel stuck.

After a while, she said seriously:
"If what you said is true, it will be very troublesome. Without sufficient evidence, it is best not to make it public, Red Crossbow."

"It seems she doesn't know who you are either. It's best to keep a low profile for now. Just in case, I suggest you take on less important missions and keep an eye on the mercenary system... It will issue mandatory alerts to mercenaries being hunted."

The premise is that those people are using the mercenary system, not some private commission.

Seifer waved his hand nonchalantly. "Forget it. Don't think too much about it. There are so many cities anyway. As long as we don't go to the areas controlled by the Abian Company, it's fine."

"I've already planned the route to the Central Node City. All we have to do now is follow the route Dr. Mei laid out before his death. — Communication ended."

"...Why do we have to follow the path we planned before we died?"

Seifer deliberately kept the conversation a secret, and when the call ended, he watched his car slowly drive out of the maintenance area and into the parking lot like the new one.

Then he answered another call that had been ringing for a long time: "So, what's going on?"

Tien's voice exploded: "You weren't at the celebration party at all! Where were you?!"

"I'm repairing cars. A job like a celebration party, where you're in the spotlight, isn't for me. Anyway, I can buy myself something to celebrate now that I've made some money."

"Yeah! Where's your car? Hurry back to the parking lot. Your stuff is piled up in the lot, and there are already curious mercenaries watching."

She had obviously drunk quite a bit, and her voice was slurred: "If you don't want it, just sell it to them. Someone's already touching it."

Unable to do it right away, Sefer immediately stood up and held Lin Shenxue under his arm.

"I'll be back soon, help me maintain order."

(End of this chapter)