A 'vision' is, as it is called, an anomaly. Specifically, each anomaly is different; relatively minor anomalies can cause spatial confusion in some areas.
More serious visions contain opportunities and certain dangers. Opportunities mean that something can be brought out from the vision. A large part of the current city construction and the technology of people struggling in the desert comes from understanding the vision. Research.
The danger is...if you are not prepared, you may die.
According to the entries in the independent mercenary database, the origin of this phenomenon is still under study, but many clues point to the phenomenon originating from minerals scattered throughout the desert.
Yes, the reason why crushed sand shines is because all gravel can be said to be 'minerals'. It's just that its purity is very thin and it can only release a weak amount of energy under external force.
These minerals are distributed throughout the sand sea and the complex strata beneath the sand sea. In areas with high and abundant mineral content, relatively stable anomalies may occur.
Unstable visions will disappear quickly after they appear, and then appear suddenly, usually lasting from a few seconds to a few minutes to a few hours. Even if you fall into it by mistake, don’t be afraid. Once the vision dissipates, people can escape from it.
However, the anomaly here at the edge node is remarkable - it is a constant anomaly.
Building a city just for the sake of a vision sounds very cunning. However, the knowledge in the vision and the items that may be brought out actually exist in objective facts, so they can be understood.
...To be honest, judging from Seifer's experience, he always wants to think that isn't this the dungeon mechanism?
Standing in the sparse mercenary team with his arms folded, he found a project to recruit independent mercenaries on the communication network of Edge Node City. The number of tasks on it was not large, but each had its weight.
Ignoring the pirate search and annihilation mission of the 'Retaliatory Strike' mission, the 'Paranormal Investigation' mission is currently the one with the most registrants. Although its guaranteed reward is only a mere 10,000, it will depend on what is brought out from the vision. Value increases compensation.
In addition, the consumption of ammunition and equipment needs to be taken care of by yourself.
"The company that issued this task, that is, the company that contracted and built this node city, is the I/O company under the Commercial Alliance. What does this company do?"
When Seifer asked in the communication, a mature female voice with a clear voice but a little noise answered: "Mineral mining and weapons companies, or rather all companies are basically composed like this, and the so-called alliance is just Superficial union.”
Laika speaks clearly and rationally, which can make people imagine that on the other end of the communication is a neatly dressed, serious and capable strong woman, maybe a little older, after all, this voice cannot be faked.
"Aren't these the basis of being a mercenary, Red Crossbow. In addition, I saw your weapons and equipment. I suggest you not to carry too many weapons, as that will make your movements very slow."
"And... it's too basic. Make money first and buy better weapons. The equipment of independent mercenaries is as important as their lives."
I'm sorry to wake up with only a blank slate of equipment, but Seifer should have more confidence and the cost of trial and error than ordinary mercenaries.
Being able to be resurrected is incredible, let’s not talk about this secret for now, unless we can see Laika and confirm that she can be trusted.
After all, after she realized that the previous Red Crossbow was gone, she only felt depressed for a few seconds, and then picked up her professional level again, which is really a bit subtle for the senses.
"Anyway, have you seen the vision?" Laika reminded.
Seifer looked at the square-shaped hollow that stood in the middle of the square with eight intersecting roads that allowed independent mercenaries to drive their 'property', that is, mobile bases.
The size of the artificially built box... Even the mobile base that has been parked next to it and is ready to drive onto the road looks like a toy car at the door of a house.
In such a huge square frame, streams of light blue light are flowing irregularly. They do not lose their shape under the bright light, but appear brighter.
These rays of light trailed long tails, some lingering under the door, while others lingered around the frame or spiraled upwards, looking quite fantastic.
"Well, I saw the door, but it's just a door now... because it's not time to start yet, is it so normal?"
"You guessed it right, Red Crossbow. Once the portal is opened, independent mercenaries can enter. If they develop enough anomalies, I can theoretically provide internal intelligence support."
Why does this world's technology tree feel so messy? There are some advanced places and some unexplained directions... Speaking of which, it seems that the food level of this world has not been investigated yet.
Confirming this blind spot, Seifer suddenly said: "When I come back from completing the mission in the vision, can I treat you to dinner?"
"ah……?"
Laika didn't reply for a long time. She seemed shocked by Seve's straightforward invitation. After thinking for a while, she calmly replied: "Unfortunately, I am currently at Xinxiang Research Institute, affiliated with the city created by the Phantom Mist Group."
"It's about fifteen days' night journey from Edge Node City. So I can't respond to your invitation. Sorry, Red Crossbow. I've never had a meal with a mercenary."
Seifer was a little disappointed: "It's so far away... I also want to see what regional delicacies this place has. It seems I can only wait until I have the opportunity to do tasks nearby."
"Well, let's stop chatting here, Red Crossbow. Has the vision been activated?"
Well said, there are more and more Blu-rays circulating, but the launch really hasn't happened yet - oh here it comes.
The gathered prayers gathered together into... a series of events. The gathered light gradually became conspicuous, and they continued to expand their surface area, starting from the center and slowly spreading toward the surroundings.
This blue light curtain unfolds like a silky flag and continues to spread along the inner frame after touching the surface of the box.
The speed seemed slow but was actually fast, and soon it occupied the entire square. Its color also changed from a blue plane to a slightly undulating water pattern. Finally, the mechanical stabilizing device under the portal of the entire square began to buzz and was completely stabilized. This is the doorway into vision.
The azure halo faded, and from Seve's direction, the portal seemed to be blocking the scene behind with a layer of Gaussian blur. Except for the occasional azure stream of light passing by suddenly, it was no different from before.
There are very few special effects. Is it because the special effects artists were not paid enough?
"The portal has been opened, and it's very noisy here. Some independent mercenaries drove directly into their stronghold... Won't you lose money by driving something like that in, Laika?"
"Maybe it's because they have more information. Don't take it lightly. The rules of each anomaly are slightly different. You are an independent mercenary with only one person. It is easy for accidents to happen if there is insufficient information."
Laika reminded you dutifully, and then added: "The point is, you are a new recruit in the industry. If you die in the vision without even completing the company's commission, it will be an insult to this name."
It sounds like the predecessor with this name has done something extraordinary. If I had known, I would have chosen the code name called Train or the code name called Shadow Blade.
Cypher shook his head. Only when he took the express vehicle to the front of the portal and arrived at the bottom of the gate did he realize how huge this thing was.
Let's put it this way, the bigger things become, the more frightening they become at close range. The horizontal frame that is obviously far away from you always feels close to you.
In order to calm down this mood, Seve focused on the Gaussian blur plane in front of him - then raised his hand and gently touched the turbulent thing.
Naturally, the robot hand felt nothing, but with such a contact, Sever felt that the world around him was spinning, and the picture in front of him suddenly became distorted and blurred.
Then he calmed down for a moment, but everything in front of him became completely different.
He was sitting in a metal transport device that was constantly shaking and making a 'crunching' sound.
The entire transportation device was already crowded with all kinds of mercenaries, and the noisy carriages were full of complaints such as "Why is this a crappy mission again?" and "Only one group can enjoy it now."
"Okay! Listen to me, you top-class losers, and then perform well for the audience. If the game is not exciting enough, they will not pay for this game!"
"The exciting battle is about to begin. Grab your belts, protect your butts, and jump down from here!"
An announcement drowned out everyone's voices, followed by a siren to open the cabin door - the ground in front of everyone automatically cracked and closed, letting in the wind carrying cold water vapor from outside.
This is an aircraft, and the crowded mercenaries... need to fight on the prepared island below, that's what it means, right?
Seifer understood this, and the mercenaries around him began to complain about the mission and were about to jump off - before he was about to try, he was tapped on the shoulder.
"Aren't you that one? I just dragged you back today. Why do you have the energy to come here to make extra money now?"
The voice sounded familiar. Seve turned around and saw that it was the captain of the inspection vehicle who was also wearing thick protective clothing. He seemed to have rushed over immediately after getting off work.
There is a green holographic logo on her head that is completely different from the others. Does this mean that this person is teaming up with her?
"Ha, let me tell you, this thing about eyes is mysterious but useful. The boy under my command has been assigned to another team, so it's just you and me..."
Someone next to him slowly raised his hand: "Boss, I, I'm still here..."
"Can you compare with a mercenary, you brat?"
The man lowered his head in frustration, then quickly shook his head: "Maybe there is a chance! We have also participated in such competitions and competitions. Everyone is equal before landing!"
Ah... is it an exhibition match where the audience uses paintball guns to shoot at each other?
