Morning in the Tower of Swords

"I've never figured it out. Rhode Island is a treatment institution for the infected. This kind of task is just right for a chemical defense operator like me to go there. If you are healthy and go to bed early and get up early, you can probably live a few more years. Why do top students of hundreds of thousands of years have to join in the fun?"

A van covered with a layer of bulletproof armor is driving on the road to the port area of ​​Longmen City. Judging from the two big bold letters of BS on the van, it must be the exclusive vehicle of Black Steel International.

A light brown-haired Volper woman wearing a professional skirt suit and black silk stockings, but with many tactical gear strapped to her body, was sitting on a bench on the side of the carriage, dangling her The fluffy fox radish behind him spoke casually to the opposite party.

But the one who answered her for the first time was not the person she was expecting, but a short blond girl, also wearing a black silk short skirt and a black steel professional female suit, with a tail that looked like a chameleon behind her.

"Hey, is Senior Razer the kind of Wayvan who can live for a thousand years? How amazing!"

Wayvan belongs to the subspecies of Drake in terms of kinship, the legendary Wyvern. Although Drake is still recognized as the strongest pure-blood race among Western dragons, Wayvan has more power than Drake. More possibilities, the two are like pure-blood wizards and half-blood wizards in the HP worldview.

Therefore, some of the best among the Vayvans are not inferior to the top powerhouses of the Drake clan, and some individuals with extraordinary talents may have a life span of thousands of years.

"Vanilla, don't listen to Franka's nonsense, everything that comes out of her mouth doesn't go through the brain."

Razer, whose race is also Vayvan, is a heavy-armed man with silver hair and a black shield. Despite this, her dress is still black silk and a short skirt, but the professional skirt is replaced by Black pleated skirt.

The boss of Heigang International is afraid that he is an LSP, and all his subordinates add black silk to their absolute fields. Which mercenary company will equip employees like this?

Of course, there are exceptions, such as a black-haired film girl sitting on the edge of the bench beside Franka, so nervous that she kept pinching the corners of her clothes and rubbing them, her eyes timid, Jessica, she was wearing shorts and calves Socks, maybe... because the boss didn't dare to ask her like that.

Jessica is the rich woman cat head that Joego is looking forward to. It is said that she can replace a whole box of the highest quality expensive etching bullets with the pocket money of small snacks. Bullets used as propellants have more power and penetration than rough etched and normal bullets.

In contrast, it feels like going out to a supermarket, and then I bought a box of tungsten core armor-piercing bullets for anti-equipment sniper rifles, and the price was as high as 125 US dollars.

But she has never exposed her identity like Shi Huaiya. I am afraid that apart from the boss of Heigang, no one knows which eldest lady she is and why she has become a dangerous profession like a mercenary.

Moreover, she is also very timid and shy on weekdays. It seems that a little trouble can scare her. It is not like a regular Black Steel operator who has received strict combat training. In comparison, even the vanilla of the trainee is fighting. The performance is more reliable than Jessica.

Although Vanilla seems to be a native girl from a primitive desert tribe, similar to Gavier's origin, in addition to training, she even has to take an extra Terra general knowledge class on weekdays.

It is worth mentioning that the name Jessica comes from the word "wealth" in Hebrew, and its meaning represents "God's grace", so anyway, this cat-haired rich woman Joe Go It's fixed.

"Who said I was talking nonsense? I suspect now that you are an old monster who is always here to haunt me for the rest of my life."

For Franka's remarks, Razer just glanced up at the shapeless fox, and then focused on adjusting his equipment.

"Do you think I want to come? The client's request is for an entire security and defense tactical team. Of course, it must be fully staffed, and with your usual undisciplined personality, it is estimated that the boss is afraid that without my restraint, you will be in Rhodes. The island can't survive."

"Hey! What are you talking about Razer? I can live well wherever I am."

"Really? Then do you know that the predecessor of this pharmaceutical company in Rhode Island was the rebel army in the previous Kazdel Civil War, and the head of the operations department we will belong to is even more famous for the 'Evil Spirit of Babel' in the The scary people in the ears of the Sarkaz, do you think you can be stronger than the Sarkaz?"

The effect of these words was remarkable, and Franka stood up on the spot in shock, pointing at Razer and trembling.

"Why didn't you say this sooner!?"

"Maybe the boss forgot to tell you, or maybe you didn't read the manual prepared for us by the boss according to the standard procedures before the task."

Razer took out a small notebook from her breast pocket and shook it. Based on her knowledge of Franka, she probably guessed that Franka didn't read the manual carefully, or maybe... just because she didn't care. So much.

As an anti-chemical operator of Black Steel, Franka often wears a full set of anti-chemical suits to enter and exit the heavily polluted Originium. However, she unfortunately contracted Originium due to this. She often walks by the river without wet shoes. I thought that I had already prepared this kind of psychological preparation, but when it actually reached this point, Franka realized that the preparation was far from enough.

Franka especially likes to travel, and she often carries a notebook with many travel plans for herself. Whenever she has a new travel idea, she will turn it out and record it in her essays, even if she doesn't have time to realize it. She will still be happy and full of vision for the future.

But since contracting this terminal illness, she hadn't read the plan for a long time.

So instead of saying that Razer and the other team members came with Franka, it would be better to say that Black Steel specially arranged for Franka to join the team so that she could receive Rhodes Island treatment during the mission.

However, perhaps even Razer, whose style has always been down-to-earth and trusted by his teammates, would not have thought that the strange things they will encounter in this mission are far from being covered in a manual.

Maybe it's better not to look at that thing and just throw it away.

"It's too late to think about those now. Anyway, I'm fully prepared. Franka, just follow me and adapt accordingly."

While speaking, a mobile base like a giant train head has emerged in the field of vision, and the letters representing Rhode Island are engraved under the ancient sentry tower logo in front of a triangular back frame.

"Hello, we are members of Black Steel International who came to perform our duties according to the contract with you. There are four people in total. Now report to the person in charge of Rhode Island... eh?"

When Razer brought three other people under the guidance of Zi Lan from the Rhode Island Personnel Department to the office of the doctor of the War Department, and Franka did not disturb her for the first time, they found that the chairs in the office were empty. There is no one there.

"Ah, I'm sorry, the doctor may have something to do temporarily, please sit in the seat in front of the door and take a rest, the doctor will be back soon, then I will go back to duty first, if the doctor is not there within 10 minutes Come back, please come to the personnel department to find me again."

Zi Lan was very experienced and arranged the four of Black Steel International, and then left under the curious eyes of Franka and Vanilla.

"I suspect that you are deliberately intimidating me, Razer, are you sure this is some kind of a terrorist organization? This man Li Boli dresses more fancy than the rich people on Longmen Street, fashion avant-garde, I am more Willing to believe this is a modeling agency."

"Eh? It turns out that we actually came to Rhode Island to be models. By the way, what is the profession of modeling?"

Vanilla, who lacked common sense, was always led astray by Franka, but to be honest, Razer couldn't understand the situation, but she didn't judge Zi Lan who had just met for the first time.

"Vanilla, don't listen to Franka's nonsense, although I don't know what's going on in the atmosphere here, but the head of the war department used to be an 'evil spirit' who could scare the Sarkaz people by his name. This information should be You can't go wrong, let me show up later, Vanilla, you have to be more natural, don't say anything like a model agency in front of him."

However, they seem to have forgotten that although only Vanilla is a trainee operator here, the carefree Vanilla doesn't mind what kind of organization Rhodes Island is. Instead, Jessica, who is a full-time Black Steel operator, is already shaking.

After a while, Franka, who was sitting next to Jessica, felt her ass shaking. She thought it was some kind of mountain giant walking over with earthquake-like steps, but she didn't see anyone for a long time, only to find out that it was the cat next to her. The cat head is shaking at a high frequency.

Although Franka is not very vocal, and especially likes to fight with Razer and play pranks, she is actually much more careful and gentle than Razer when it comes to teaching juniors.

"Don't be so scared, Jessica, isn't this a Razer? The sky is falling and she's poking at her horns. Maybe it can be a light bulb for us."

"..."

In short, in a strange conversation, they finally waited until someone walked towards the office at the corner at the end of the aisle. It was a Philin in a Rhode Island coat. From the color of the coat and the pattern on its tail, they could tell that it was a tiger. , holding a penguin doll in his hand.

"Hey, this is obviously even more outrageous, Razer! Look at that person's things that are not expensive luxury goods, I used to want to buy one of them and it hurts for a month, damn, here It's obviously a star model company! You still want to scare me?"

Even if they become mercenaries, they are still women. They don't know nothing about ordinary people's preferences like rough men. Of course, luxury goods are also things that women love. Otherwise, what's the point of earning money from work but not enjoying it? ?

Only Jessica didn't quite understand what Franka was surprised about. When she saw the small brain axe, she felt calm, and suddenly she was less nervous and scared, and felt the familiar and intimate atmosphere and scene just like returning home.

Razer ignored Franka's babble, because to be honest, she was also a little nervous. She had only three years of combat experience with Franka. Surprised.

"Hello, we are members of Black Steel International who came to perform our duties in accordance with the contract with you. May I ask..."

"Ah, that's great. I've been looking forward to your coming for a long time. I'm the boss and commander of your future positions. The code name is Doctor. You can call the boss or the doctor as you like."

"..."

Razer's whole body froze in place, and the arm that had just stretched out to shake hands politely also stagnated in mid-air, a pair of longan... ah, no, it was a pair of longan that stared at the "Penguin Doll".

Did this toy puppet speak just now?And he also directly said that he was the "Babel Tower Evil Spirit" named Doctor. Is this a workplace ventriloquism used to trick newcomers recently?

Of course, even Franka was also dumbfounded. Although Jessica was equally astonished, more stars were popping out of her eyes, and she looked like she really wanted to take that cute "Dr. Penguin" into her arms and rub it.

As for vanilla...she has never seen anything, she just followed Razer's orders and pretended that everything was natural, so she wouldn't be surprised at all, oh, isn't it just a penguin in command of the battle, in our hometown It's all over the place.

"Uh... it, it, it was talking just now!?"

Franka was the first to cry out, covering her mouth. Although it was obviously impolite, the Brain Axe was very able to understand the mood of these black steel mercenaries.

"Hey, recruits! Pay attention to your posture! Don't think that you can do this in front of your boss casually, otherwise the consequences will not be as simple as being fired!"

However, at this time, Dr. Penguin jumped out of the arms of the small brain axe, pointed at them with his fins and began to reprimand them loudly. Although this scene still looks bizarre and funny and cute, the penguin's sophisticated and majestic tone aroused these The mercenary's conditioned reflex, involuntarily began to stand at attention and salute.

"Yes! I'm so sorry, sir!"

"Haha, I can't help but tease you and make a joke. It scare you? In fact, apart from combat missions, you only need to abide by the operator regulations in Rhodes Island. There is no need to be so nervous."

"..."

The four of them looked at each other at a loss, and Dr. Qiao began to look left and right in front of them with his fins on his back. According to the general situation, as the leader, he had to reach out and pat the recruits on the shoulders to show encouragement, but with his height... Only the stockings on the legs can be photographed.

Shoot it as you say it, whoever is afraid!

"Well, you guys are all pretty good, your muscles are pretty strong, and Black Steel International is worthy of being a well-known regular mercenary company in the industry. If you perform well in your mission, I can consider adding treatment on the basis of the contract. As for..."

Just as he was speaking, there was a sudden noise not far away, and I saw three more penguins drifting from the corner with their belly against the wall, and then they also began to speak.

"Boss! The two generals under your command are going to have a test at the training ground. Even the medical department went to most of them to watch the game!"

"What?! Who's going to fight?"

"It's the big cat named Huang, and the old general of Herag."

"Fuck! Aneng quickly lead the way and show me a VIP seat!"

I saw Dr. Qiao hold his head high, his chest stretched, his shoulders stretched, and then he held his round belly with his fins and pulled up a circle of white fleshy ripples, followed by a run-up jump, followed by the three penguins sliding away at high speed with their belly. , leaving only four black steel mercenaries who are more suspicious of life, and a helpless little brain axe.

"I knew Razer, you little bitch, was scaring me."

"...Isn't that scarier than I said?"

When Joe Ge and the group of penguins arrived at the Rhode Island training ground, the "auditorium" was already full of people. Most of them were junior officers from the War Department. After this battle is over, a lot of advanced combat records can be saved.

There are also doctors in the medical department who are interested in fighting, such as Gavial and... Gavial.

Of course, it's not just her. Kelsey and Amiya have brought a lot of doctors and interns to occupy the front row. It is regarded as an extra-curricular filming activity. Those who are not on duty in the War Department are basically all there. , but honestly, no one dared to compete with the medical department for a position. Anyway, it is impossible to expect Dr. Qiao to compete.

It is worth mentioning that the so-called auditorium is an independent space located above the training ground and separated by transparent tempered glass like a bridge. The recorded place is indeed a bit crowded when so many people are packed at once.

But no one dared to go directly to the training ground to watch the excitement. Although the training ground is very large, many obstacles are set up to simulate the actual environment. Apart from standing in a high position such as the observation room, they can only be close to the venue where they compete. Unobstructed view.

That is Huang Big Cat and General Herag, MD and others will designate Explosive Flame and Sword Qi to fly, and if they are accidentally injured, they will only be given for nothing, and they will be reprimanded by Kelsey.

As for the question of whether Herag can breastfeed if he is injured in the battle, it doesn't matter, isn't it still Angelina and Sora?And Jogo seems to have seen the perfumer, the managing doctor of the Rhode Island convalescent ward.

"There's a lot of people. Fortunately, I asked someone to take a seat in advance, Texas! Where are you?"

When the penguin shouted loudly, he saw a hand stretched out in front of the crowd and shook it, so the four penguins immediately switched to agile mobility mode, that is, they used their belly to slide through the crowd like a jungle tree vine. The gap between the legs quickly reached the Texas position.

"...No matter when, I still think your stunts are so exaggerated that it doesn't make sense. The boss has been a penguin all his life and has never seen such tricks. It's only been less than a day, how can you be so skilled?

Texas silently watched Neng Angel and the others perform various team acrobatics in tacit understanding. He felt a lot of confusion and even a little envy in his heart, but even if he invited her to join in, Texas was not sure whether he would do it. Agree, it's too shameful, it doesn't match her style at all.

"Of course it's because of the source of the boss..."

Angel Neng just wanted to say that it was Dr. Qiao's powerful Originium technique that gave them the muscle memory of the penguin form, but it was interrupted by Qiao Ge's extension of his fins, because he was more inclined to vaguely explain the truth of the transformation. He will deceive others into saying that this is Originium Art, but he does not completely deny that this is his unique special ability.

"Of course because we're the elite of the elite! The unrivaled, unstoppable Nanfeng Special Forces, right guys?"

"That's right, boss!!"

As soon as Boss Qiao said this, he seemed to press the trigger switch on the backs of the other three penguins. The four little cuties quickly took advantage of the limited space to form a classic formation against the enemy, then each stretched out two fins, and then...

Clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap.

"..."

Well, Texas is now completely sure that he will never join this strange combination. It's good to be a simple Ruper.

So how should these few penguins, who are less than [-] centimeters tall, see what is happening below?Of course, it is to stack a penguin tower. The strongest Croissant stands on the shoulders of Texas, and then resists Angel and Sora. As for the doctor...

Dr. Qiao has gone to Kelsey and Amiya to sit in the special seat by himself, and it is a fool not to have privileges.