Once the identity is recognized, the resistance in this world suddenly breaks like a barrier created by soap bubbles.
Arriving at Node City, while going downhill along the way, Seifer saw only two giant blast doors that were opened for daily entry and exit of vehicles, and the even wider giant mechanical portal where they were located.
It was as if... the people in this city were defending themselves against some terrible monster from the ground, so they made the gate so wide and tall.
Going down through the city wall-like portal, countless bright lights spread their light everywhere, making the underground world as transparent as daylight and illuminating the city built on the huge cavity below the slope.
Lead gray and metallic matte are the main colors of this city, and the mottled light in those windows is the stars among the reinforced concrete.
Many normal-sized transportation vehicles come and go in the city divided into several levels. The tall buildings and buildings with similar shapes and sizes always make Seifer mistakenly think that he has entered a copy-paste city.
There are a large number of viaducts connecting each level. Looking from this direction, the center of the entire city is an unobstructed and extremely wide road.
Adhering to the concept that if you can pretend to be a master and don't speak, you will not be exposed, Seifer has no comments about this city, but it is a pity that the patrol commander who brought him here did not think so!
She lay comfortably on the chair and crossed her legs on the crossbar: "Say something, independent mercenary. This place has only been built for two months. Don't you think the planning is very scientific?"
"I'm not good at architecture. I only know that there is no main base blocking the entrance, so it's easy for troops to slip in."
The captain was silent for a while, probably thinking about the meaning of this sentence. During the long silence on the road, two behemoths, one behind the other, slowly approached the platform specially designated for this type of vehicle outside the city.
Then... there is no more.
The commander contacted his superiors and reported the fact that the people were rescued but the cargo was not rescued. Then he told Seifer that independent mercenaries must also abide by the city's rules. If necessary, he would go to the [Independent Mercenary Support] in the city. The window opened by the system will directly disconnect the communication.
Seifer squatted in the car, looking blankly at the scene in front of the cockpit, where the bustling city armed officers getting off the patrol car - No, your next round of patrol is on, aren't you going?
It seems that the logic of workers in this world is similar. If you get off work one second late, you are irresponsible to yourself.
Then the pressure came to Seve again. He took out the small box containing the identification tag, thought carefully for a long time, and hung the 'Red Crossbow Arrow' identification tag around his neck. He looked back and checked behind the seat again, burying it deeply. Metal cylinder under the floor.
The most important thing in the whole car is this thing. He doesn't know what it is. He only knows that... as long as this car doesn't fall, he can continue to be reborn, open his eyes again and continue fighting.
It sounds like a lich's phylactery or a cultivator's Nascent Soul in novels. Let's check what this thing is when I have time.
Before that, you have to 'update mercenary information'. Otherwise, it would be difficult to move around in this city.
Wearing the nameplate and changing out of the protective clothing he snatched from the pirates, Cypher looked at the mirror in the preparation area with all kinds of thoughts in his mind.
In the mirror is a rather thin humanoid machine that seems to have sacrificed a lot of its defense power for maneuverability. The head is simply made and only has two optical detectors glowing red.
The sophisticated metal skeleton wraps the important components in the body. Occasionally, you can see the glimmer of light coming from the protective plate. There is still a bullet mark on the left arm, which was left by a gun shot by an enemy mercenary. trace.
——According to observations, it seems that no one similar to myself has been seen so far, so if someone sees a bright metal frame walking outside, it may cause a series of troubles.
Putting on another set of protective clothing with shiny silver inside, Seve used his keen observation of the people on the streets in the city outside, and put on an ordinary coat outside the protective clothing.
It looks very bloated, but people on the street who look like mercenaries or soldiers all wear this, as long as they don't act so unique.
Different from people on the street, who would hang their helmets on their backpacks or other places, Seifer put it on his head smoothly, so that many people turned to him while walking from the temporary stop to the street. Come get curious looks.
Isn't it hot for you to be dressed so neatly this late at night?
It takes a lot of time to walk to the city with just two legs... As a person with illegal status, he can't use the facilities in the city or even the money.
I can only say that I thought it was a wild world, but I didn’t expect it to be quite advanced in all aspects.
Passing through the cargo area covered by high walls, you can occasionally see a giant independent mercenary vehicle running on the road specially designed for large vehicles - some are not large in size, about twenty meters tall, like a large bus.
Some have long axes with a height of tens of meters, a hundred meters or even two hundred meters. Just passing by them looks like a fortress, traveling slowly and heavy.
Independent mercenaries and mercenary groups bring their own dry food. The sophistication of these equipment also represents the level of mercenaries to a certain extent.
I walked silently through the factory area, passing through the bustling area. It was obviously much more lively than other places, but most of the shops sold did not look like a trading area for daily necessities.
Some distance away from the residential area, Seifer stopped in front of the [Independent Mercenary Support] branch.
I thought it would be a very... amazing hall, but it turned out that in addition to a small square space of no more than five square meters, there was also a lively tavern behind this branch.
There were people mingling in the windows of the tavern, and there were many mercenaries and people who might be mercenaries chatting and chatting at the door, as if a group of idle office workers were relaxing there.
Compared to a tavern with marquees decorating the frame and the exterior decoration looking like steel and concrete nails with fluorescent tube lights, this part looks like a public toilet...
Putting aside the various thoughts in his mind, under the eyes of the surrounding mercenaries, Seifer calmly walked into the branch, imitating the people who were still manipulating those very sci-fi, transparent panels floating in the air, standing with the logo on the ground.
'Mercenary, the identification code has been identified and the registration has expired. '
A cold, mechanical and emotionless automated female voice appeared in the communication.
Although he had never seen the text on the panel that appeared in front of him, he could still understand it. Seifer clicked on the replacement project without hesitation, and the system immediately started to operate.
'Mercenary codename: Red Crossbow. Failure to review on time will result in a late review fee of RMB 4.5 million. Certification has been completed for you. '
If this body had eyes, then Cypher felt that the corners of his eyes were twitching faster than the speed of light. On the network supporting the system, the account of 'Red Crossbow', which had only a few points, instantly turned into a negative number.
You should call it the mercenary support system, not the mercenary debt system, right?
Seve was silent for two seconds, preparing to argue, but the cold and mechanical female voice continued, "This certification is for six months. Please pay the full late fee within the period." '
'Now, open all independent mercenary support systems for you. Please remember that this system exists for the continuation of all mankind. I hope you can continue to shine, mercenary. '
This interface quickly disappeared, and then unfolded an independent mercenary online trading platform that can be opened and consulted at any time as long as there is signal coverage.
Stepping on the ground made of cut rock slabs, Seifer touched the small bag slung around his waist, which contained some cash robbed from pirates.
After finding a quiet place to sit down, Seifer seriously thought about what he could do to gain a firm footing. After all, the debt was on his head... In six months, there was still a chance, so he couldn't rush.
The independent mercenary support system is connected to the malls of several companies, and Seifer is very interested in going in to browse the e-commerce stores - you are not allowed to take a look if you don't have money in your pocket?
But a rapid contact sound was suddenly connected to the communication. Before he could see who it was, a call sign lit up on the UI.
Then a very experienced and mature female voice came in: "Red Crossbow, you are finally willing to connect. Have you completed the previous commission?"
Cypher was silent.
"...You, aren't you Red Crossbow?"
The other party's voice was quite shaken, and Seve was trying hard to find an excuse because of this unexpected contact. After hesitating for a long time, he said slowly: "I am Red Crossbow."
"You're not, you... Well, since you can access the independent mercenary network, it means that you are recognized as a Red Crossbow by the independent mercenary system."
The other party's voice sounded a little disappointed, but she soon cheered up: "Let me introduce myself, I am the liaison officer of Red Crossbow, code name is Laika."
The dog in space... Oh, it’s a string. I guess the world doesn’t know the meaning of this name. Cypher responded calmly: “I know, Laika. What’s next?”
"Is this your first time as a mercenary?"
"I have been engaged in research work before, but please don't worry. Although I am not skilled enough in combat, before contacting you, I survived pirate attacks and was even the only survivor."
The message on Laika's side flickered for a moment, and she resumed her professional duties as a liaison: "The location where you are connected to the mercenary system is the edge node city. If you don't have your own desert mobile base yet, you can first raise funds for the base."
In fact, there is, but Seifer did not respond immediately. Instead, he nodded (regardless of whether the other party could see it or not) and said: "Are you specifically accepting the mission issued by the mercenary system?"
"Well, that's right. But as a new mercenary, I suggest you first participate in the 'anomaly' investigation in Node City. Sometimes, it may be higher than the company's entrusted income."
What new word is vision?
Seifer raised his head and glanced at the mercenaries who were chatting, and then suddenly looked at the wide road in the city - that road almost divided the underground city into two areas. Now it seems that such a construction has a profound meaning. .
"Well, it may be difficult for you to understand in words, but I will send you the coordinates... communication completed."
The liaison officer hesitated for a while before hanging up, and then said: "As a liaison officer, I will be on call at any time. If you need anything, please contact me, Red Crossbow."
