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Is This Really A Game? - Chapter 166

Published at 19th of May 2023 05:54:17 AM


Chapter 166

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Starwood Farm.

The heavy snow stopped for a while.

The sheet of snow inside and outside the wall can already sink a person's calf.

Two guards carrying Arbiter rifles pressed four ragged prisoners of war and urged them to build a mound in the open space on the north side of the wall.

They sealed the mound with twigs, dead leaves, licorice, etc., leaving only a small hole at the top and a small hole at the bottom, and lit a fire.

The fire gradually ignited, burning from the bottom up, and after a while, thick smoke billowed.

"Why did we light the fire at the north gate?" The slightly younger guard looked at the officer next to him, his face full of doubts.

Wrench answered meticulously.

"The Master Manager's order, we just follow it."

To be honest, the wrench actually had something in his heart.

With such a big smoke, don't you worry about attracting nearby predators? In fact, the predators are fine, he is afraid they will attract the refugees.

There is a war going on in the north, and this year's winter is not ordinary. Even the herds of deer know how to go south, let alone people?

It's almost November. It will be harder then than it is now...

But since it was the order of the manager, he didn't dare to ask more, anyway, he just followed it.

...

[ Full Server Announcement: Due to the need to adjust the value of the new equipment, the "Scythe" series of weapons will be available in the NPC weapon shop in three days. Players who cannot redeem prizes for the time being, please be careful. ]

It is simply not a bug this time, and given a clear time to fix it, the players are not too anxious, only a few small players who have won the "Scythe" clamored for compensation on the forum.

However, there are not many people who take care of them. After all, the probability of winning the lottery is determined. Most people are non-chiefs, and only a few people are the lucky ones.

...

The next day, early morning.

On the square of the outpost, a dark group of players gathered for a long time.

As usual, after coming up from the ground, many players will stay here for a while to see if they can form a team or find a big boss to lead them.

How lively!

Richest Elf King with a hunting bow on his back, walked up to the crowd and yelled at the top of his voice.

"Did you take the 7 o'clock shuttle bus to Starwood Farm? Agility players are looking for a team to do the hunting mission in Tuna District!"

Irena: "Huh? Old man? You're not going to brush books with Brother Mole?"

Richest Elf King: "I won't go today, the greenhouse ruins are too boring, there are thousands of moths in the trough, I just want to be a quiet hunter and kill some prey. Old lady, are you want to join me?"

Irena: "I don't know someone like you, go find your old mole."

Richest Elf King grabbed her arm with a smile.

"Old lady, don't worry, since you are alone! Let's go together!"

"Go away! I don't know you!"

The two walked towards the north gate.

The players who heard the conversation between the two whispered softly.

"I heard that there seems to be a group of mutated snow wolves in Tuna District recently?"

"It's not just a snow wolf! Near the nuclear bomb crater, I even saw the split claw crab!"

"F*ck?! Then I have to stay away."

"By the way, how much is the snow wolf skin?"

"The NPC shop is 1 silver coin more expensive than hyena skin, but it doesn't matter! Shuri's Hut buys a lot, and a skin gives 4 silver coins, and if the fur color is white then the money is doubled. Hurry up, brothers!"

"Me me me, take me with you too!"

A piece of hyena skin is only 1 silver coin, and a piece of snow wolf skin is actually paid for 4 silver coins. This is even more expensive than the previous buckskin!

Hearing that the rich woman Shuri is in need of wolf skin, the sensible little player has already changed into a hunting outfit at the speed of light, and has a hunting bow and a hunting gun on his back.

Tail glanced at Sisi.

"Sisi! You know it!"

Sis sighed.

"It's Snow Wolf today, right? You wait for me to go back and change my outfit—"

"Snow wolf? That kind of weak creature is not worth Tail shot!" With a click, Tail took off the iron fist bazooka behind it and carried it on the shoulder, and said braggingly, "Hmph, what do you think I got yesterday?"

Sisi: "Wait...don't tell me you want to find split claw crabs for trouble?"

Tail gave a thumbs up with sparkling eyes: "Tail gave you a thumbs up!"

Sisi: "???"

The team heading to the Tuna District area was getting bigger and bigger, and even a certain big pyrene came over and raised its fat right paw.

Yaya decided to follow the big team and go there to join in the fun.

But it's not for hunting, but because she has almost finished picking the mushrooms near Wetland Park.

In this game, mushrooms don't seem to be refreshed on a daily basis, so you can only go to the new map to try your luck.

In addition to those who do hunting and gathering missions, there are also some small players who are rushing to explore missions. There are many types of tasks in Wasteland OL, from delivering couriers to moving bricks, from picking up garbage to running errands, even if you don't fight at all, you can get silver coins and contribution points as rewards.

"Explore the edge of Caxton City... looking for a new survivor stronghold." Looking at the taskbar on the VM, the exoskeleton-wearing [ Night Commander ] rubbed his index finger against his chin with interest in his eyes. "This mission sounds interesting."

Although he is an intelligence department, he has an exoskeleton, so it's not a big problem!

After a while, find a player with the perception system to be in the front row, even if you are a newcomer, there is no problem. Anyway, even if you can't win, you will definitely be able to profit.

Thinking of this, Night Commander immediately walked towards the weapon store, intending to use the 200 silver coins that he had finally saved to buy a weapon at hand.

Preferably an automatic rifle.

After all, the small water pipe with a capacity of six rounds is too unsuitable for his awesome and explosive exoskeleton.

But what Night Commander didn't expect was that when he walked to the door of the weapon shop, he found a dark circle of people.

There are no fewer people here than on the other side of the square.

After a closer look, he realized that it was an auction?

And the auction item is actually the boss Manager's battle armor!

"...What is currently being auctioned is the KV-1 modified exoskeleton armor used by the Manager. Although there are some scratches on the surface, it does not affect its performance, but it just shows its reliability. Master Manager said that he can't use it anymore, but it is far from the time to retire, and I hope it can play its residual heat for a great cause and help other people in need, so let me find a good home for it."

"The starting price - 200 silver coins!"

Boss Sumeria read directly from the manuscript.

After reading, she picked up the small gavel and hammered it on the table.

Recently, Sumeria had just learned pinyin, so Lucius simply asked her to host the auction, the reason being to let her practice her spoken English.

Although the pronunciation was intermittent and a little less imposing, the players didn't care.

Who cares whether Boss Sumeria is holding a small wrench or a small leather whip?

They only care about the slamming armor of the Manager!

As soon as the gavel fell, someone immediately raised his hand and directly increased the price by one hundred silver coins, skipping the pursuit of the small score and bringing the competition to a fever pitch.

Edge Paddle: "400!"

Mole In The Hole: "I give 410!"

WC Really Has Mosquitoes: "I'll add another 50!"

Mole In The Hole: "Damn! When did you use the equipment you bought!"

Edge Paddle: "That's it! It's all stockpiled! It's useless for you!"

Red Face Boxer: "Throws this troublesome Mosquito out!"

WC Really Has Mosquitoes: "Nonsense! What do you mean stockpiling? I'm going to start leveling soon, okay! And you Red Face, why are you joining in the fun, you can't afford it!"

Red Face Boxer: "I can't afford it doesn't means I will support high levels equipment wastage!"

Night Commander looks silly outside the crowd.

Why are these guys so rich?

The auction site was noisy.

The little gamers who have no money can't afford it anyway, and they all gather around happily, watching the fun and eating melons.

Sumeria yawned, feeling that they were noisy.

What's so good about this armor? It actually caught up with her one-month basic salary.

Isn't it just a KV-1 welded with a few pieces of steel?

Although she couldn't afford it, she saw it with her own eyes last night, Lucius was holding a dagger and making gestures on it, and plausibly said that his "Players" liked this one, and said that every scar was medal?

Only a fool would believe his nonsense.

After knocking the gavel for the second time, Boss Sumeria suddenly raised a hand when she thought it was time to call it a day.

"Five hundred!"

Wow!

The players around were surprised and their eyes widened.

Five hundred silver coins!

Who the hell is so rich?!

Everyone looked there one after another, and as expected, the person who raised his hand was Tomorrow of The Cowboy Team.

Just as he was about to add 1 silver coin to disgust Mosquito, Brother Mole retracted his half-raised hand. When he saw Tomorrow, his nose turned out of anger, and he complained with grief and indignation.

"Hey! Didn't you say you'd better grab it from me?"

Edge Paddle: "You archer, you need wool for this heavy armor!"

Red Face Boxer: "Carry it out! Carry it out!"

Tomorrow smiled embarrassedly, looked at Brother Mole and said.

"I'm sorry, brother, I didn't buy this heavy armor for myself, we pooled money together to buy it for the Tank in the team. Next time I have something good... I definitely won't snatch it from you!"

Mole In The Hole: "As if I believe you!"

Red Face Boxer gloated: "Hahahaha! Brother Tomorrow is awesome! Mole again fooled by you! Hahaha!"

Mole In The Hole: "%¥#@!"

Bunny arched his hands and said politely: "I'm sorry, brother! We will definitely pay you back this favor next time!"

Mole sighed and shook his head.

"It doesn't matter, if you raise your cards earlier next time, I won't waste my expression."

Seeing Tomorrow raise his sign, Mosquito also stopped.

He could still add it, but it wasn't necessary.

Seeing Bunny put on the same armor as the Manager on the spot, Night Commander next to him suddenly felt that his orange exoskeleton was not fragrant at all.

The "Mass sales model" that can be bought in weapon stores is not as strong as the "Ancient inheritance" that has experienced war experience.

Those scratches are like medals of honor...

Night Commander stared at it inadvertently, and the people around them didn't come back to their senses after they finished walking.

At this moment, someone next to him pulled his arm.

"Brother? Are you disconnected, bro?"

Looking back, I saw Mosquito.

Night Commander became alert immediately and pulled his arm back.

"What are you doing?"

Mosquito said with a smile.

"No...what are you doing, I just want to ask, are you interested in installing the same type of armor as the Manager? I can change it for you!"

Night Commander swallowed.

"How much?"

"It's not expensive, just charge the cost price, 200 silver coins!"

It's so cheap!

But……

Gritting his teeth, Night Commander finally revealed the VM, ready to pay.

"200, right! Are you sure it's the same as that one?"

Mosquito slapped their chests to make sure.

"That's a must! Can I lie to you? I'll take that thing in seconds—cough, of course it took me a while to make it. But don't worry, if you're not satisfied, Goblin Technology will give you a full refund! "

Night Commander:"……"

I always feel like I've found the wrong person.

But it shouldn't be a big problem.

Anyway, Brother Mosquito said that if the product is not right, you can return it. Anyway, try it first and see if it works...

...

Before eight o'clock, the morning fog gradually dissipated.

Most of the small players in the outpost also dispersed and went out to do their own business.

With the "Land Boat" expansion pack coming to an end, everything seems to be back on track.

The fisherman went to the lake with his fishing rod on his shoulders, and the tree-cutter man, who killed the chicken, led a group of little noobs to cut down trees happily.

Most of the hunting players went to the new hunting ground further north, while the scavengers went to the "90% new" 76th Street with their woven bags.

The mutant tribe has just been eliminated, and a large area has been vacated. The high-rise residences and shops along the street are simply treasure troves in the eyes of trash pickers!

During the years occupied by mutants, few wastelanders dared to go in and search, and it is estimated that they could pick up a lot of good things.

As for the high-level players, they aimed at those more challenging goals.

Bunny put on the fake power armor, equipped himself with a long-handled ax with a spearhead, and bought a steel helmet from No. 81 Steel Factory.

Fully armed, he looked like a tin can even more than Manager.

As long as you cooperate well with your teammates, pay attention to the position, pull the line of fire and seal the smoke, it is easy to deal with a few devil moths!

After a group of people got ready, they marched towards the entrance of No. 76 Street Factory with high morale, preparing to continue to fight to the end with the devil moth on the basement floor of the greenhouse ruins.

Brother Mole originally planned to go to the ruins of the greenhouse. In the last version, he and his teammates raised funds and bought the right to explore the second floor from the cowboy team.

It's just that right now, he suddenly received a task issued by the Manager himself—to attack the subway entrance 1.2 kilometers away from Brown Farm!

According to the mission statement, the entrance to shelter 117 is hidden in the subway.

As long as you can find it and clean up the alien species along the way from the subway entrance to the shelter gate, you can get a reward of 1200 silver coins and trigger the next stage of the plot.

Of course, this task is not easy.

It is expected that there will be at least four crawlers and more than two hundred nibblers inside. It is recommended to form a team with at least 4 to 6 players above LV6, and it is strongly recommended to bring a perception player as a scout.

A reward of 1200 silver coins!

When Mole heard the number, his eyes became like silver coins.

Without further ado, he immediately took the "Black Swan" G9 assault rifle he had just drawn, and dragged Mosquito, who was about to work in the workshop, to discuss major issues together.

Red Face Boxer originally wanted to join in the fun, but at this moment, he suddenly received the task of the manager.

When he came to the first floor of the nursing home, he saw the Manager waiting there.

Although he usually looks like a jovial person, Red Face Boxer immediately put on a "Reliable" expression when facing an NPC with a setting of favorability, and said respectfully.

"Master Manager, are you looking for me?"

Lucius nodded, and picked up a bag of corn seeds from the side.

These seeds are the improved early-maturing seeds he bought from the Pioneer. Although the yield is not amazing, it is better because the growth cycle is short and the climate requirements are not so strict. If the fertilizer is in place, it can be ripe in 70-90 days .

This bag of seeds weighs about five kilograms. It should be no problem to plant two or three acres. If it is less, it can also produce 600 kilograms of corn, and if it is optimistic, it may reach 900 kilograms.

"The first floor of the greenhouse ruins has been conquered, and the culture tanks there can be used. I happen to have some seeds here, and I need you to plant them for me."

"This task is related to the food security of the shelter and is critical to our future development. I hope you will take it seriously."

"If the emergence rate is good, I will arrange more important tasks for you. You can treat these seeds as a test."

Hearing that some land has been planted, and there are follow-up tasks after planting, Red Face Boxer's eyes lit up, and he nodded immediately without saying a word.

"Leave it to me with confidence, Master Manager, I will regard these seeds as my life!"

Lucius smiled inwardly, with a solemn expression still on his face.

"Well, then I'll leave it to you!"

[Task: Sow corn and take care of the crops. ]

Seeing the task of updating on vm, Red Face Boxer straightened up excitedly.

"Definitely live up to the mission!"





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