Laika tells a very simple story about a mercenary named 'Red Crossbow' and a correspondent who has never met before.
This is a story about how the two sides were able to establish a rare trust in routine exchanges even though they were extremely far apart through the communication array established by the intrigues.
The former Red Crossbow was an independent mercenary with a sense of justice. He always had to think over and over again when accepting a task, thinking about the task in detail before finally deciding whether to do it or not.
This results in a much lower income than those of mercenaries who can do anything as long as they have money. She was even keen on taking on missions from archaeological and expedition teams, and would stay out of the communication zone for days or even months.
Laika has dealt with some mercenaries in the past, but most of them have never considered deepening their ties with auxiliary units such as 'correspondents'. They believe more in weapons, modifications, and even their comrades around them, etc...
As he listened, Seve sat in his seat, feeling an inexplicable... emotion in his heart.
It's like a vague feeling of loneliness brought about by empathy, and a little bit of secret joy... Yes, it's a mood that arises for some unknown reason.
Although I have never seen the predecessor of this name, and even the nameplate was taken out of a pirate's car, I even chose a name that is more pleasing to the eye.
But don't worry, 'Former Red Crossbow', I will borrow this name for the time being, and the correspondent will also borrow it for use.
"...I've finished talking. The last time I contacted her, she followed an expedition team and said they were going to the edge of the desert. There might be a saltwater lake or the direction of the ocean."
Laika's voice cheered up slightly: "That's all. Besides, the turnover of mercenaries is always very fast, and nostalgia is a very luxurious emotion."
"When you go to carry out those strange commissions that require analysis and intelligence at all times, I don't have the time to recall the past... Red Crossbow, do you have any more questions?"
Seve didn't care whether she could see it or not, and shook his head: "It's nothing. I just didn't expect that as a correspondent, your experience is similar to my impression. You are very...mature."
"Just be mature - cough, just know. If there is anything you need assistance or investigation from the correspondent, just remember to find me. Laika, communication completed."
"Okay...huh? I'm looking for something in the engine room. I'll go over and take a look."
When the communication from Leica ended, Seve grabbed the back of the seat with one hand, easily turned over and left the position. While the vehicle was shaking on the sand, he left the main control room and went to take a look at the engine.
Lin Shenxue was mastering the structure in the engine compartment. When she saw Seve coming over, she just nodded slightly and took out the tablet.
'This running energy is very similar to what our trains use, but I'm not sure and will have to look again. '
"I don't think you should be surprised. You see, there are so many things brought out in the vision. Based on the analysis of those creations, it is quite normal to make or imitate creations with similar structures if conditions permit."
Lin Shenxue nodded thoughtfully, and curiously asked if such a high-profile escort and transportation mission would not be attacked by overwhelming monsters?
Although she was on the train, she often lived every day as if it was her last. She wanted to eat something that tasted good in her mouth, and drink a lot of wine if possible.
But that doesn't mean she's looking forward to death.
"How could there be something as outrageous as a monster in this vast desert where no grass grows? The temperature of the sun during the day can't even be tolerated by me, let alone those unlucky ones who can only lie down in their nests."
Under Lin Shenxue's gaze, Seifer found a random pipe and sat down: "At night...the temperature difference between day and night is huge here. There are no food spots on the sand, so there is no need to worry about being attacked by giant monsters."
Lin Shenxue shook her head, a little stubborn.
"Oh... let me ask for you."
After connecting to Laika, she seemed to be in good spirits on the other end of the communication: "What's the matter, Red Crossbow?"
“What’s your biggest concern in the desert when you’re out driving at night?”
Laika was silent for a while, probably shocked by such a question without common sense.
She replied angrily: "They are pirates, and there are mercenaries who may be tasked with destroying transportation or beheading people. In addition, there is the quicksand area, and there are unstable phenomena."
"However, if you are in a mobile base, there is nothing to be afraid of when you enter the vision and come out even in the daytime. Why are you asking these questions all of a sudden, Red Crossbow?"
"It's nothing, you go and rest."
After telling all this to Lin Shenxue, she slowly calmed down and squatted back to her original position. She calmly said that in half a day, she would probably be able to understand the general structure of this engine, which in Seifer's eyes was quite complicated.
He is indeed a senior mechanic.
Seifer glanced at the time. At this time, the convoy had entered the vast desert, passed through the first layer of signal arrays (underground) around Node City, and truly entered a new area where remote support was difficult for anyone.
"It's been a long time since you last had a meal. I'm going to find something to eat for you. Don't move around here."
Lin Shenxue waved her hands repeatedly, indicating that she really couldn't eat that pile of food and would never touch it again unless she was extremely hungry.
Is it that bad to eat? If it was true, then how could he give her the rations he had prepared for going out?
Hearing this, Lin Shenxue couldn't sit still. She followed Seifer into the warehouse and dug out a pile of compressed dry food and jelly-like bagged items in the box.
It's true that you can survive just by eating this, but it's just living.
Seeing that her morale was low, Seifer asked her to go back and squat first, and then rummaged through it, thinking carefully about whether these things had any matching value.
Don't say it, hey, don't say it!
After a while, Seve walked into the engine room with a mediocre-looking sandwich in his hand, letting Lin Shenxue try this improvised thing made with a little creativity.
She dubiously took the 'sandwich' and took a bite with a confused look on her face.
The skin is a little hard, but once you break the surface, you can taste the rich peanut butter-flavored sauce inside. The aroma instantly blows away all the previous unpleasantness, leaving only this pleasant warm taste.
Not only that, but on the other side of the layer between 'peanut butter', there is also a cold, slightly sweet and slightly bitter sauce as another layer of filling, which can make the sandwich that is greasy due to the slightly high calories Brings a cool taste.
The effect was very good. Lin Shenxue, who was already very hungry, took big bites of the sandwich and devoured it without caring about the image (actually there was no image at all).
She choked and beat her chest, but thanks to Sever, she immediately handed over the metal pot. The slightly sweet and sour drink in it prevented her from choking to death. By the way, she was also curious, what are these...?
"Well, the skin of the sandwich is a compressed lunch bag. I can make it recover well by heating it with an iron plate. The sauce is just compressed dry food mixed with some water."
"There is also the tasteless nutritional paste that you don't like. I added some refreshing powder mixed with sweeteners and blew it outside the car for a while to cool down."
"The last thing is this drink. It's nothing special. It's just an energy drink. People in this world are pretty good at nutrition research. As long as you buy some technological products and adjust them well, you can make a good finished product."
The words made Lin Shenxue's eyes widen. She counted the seconds silently in her mind, and was shocked by the calories in this portion in her hand - after eating this, would she not have to eat again for the whole day?
Sorry to say, yes.
