Chapter 666 Players’ Port
Chapter 666 Players’ Port
The junction of the southern sea and the Baiyue Strait.
The rolling waves made a rustling sound, and the blue waves were vast and peaceful.
However, the survivors living in this area knew clearly that under the seemingly peaceful and pleasant scenery, there were turbulent undercurrents.
The Haiya Province in the northeast was ravaged by plague, and the southern seas in the east were also not at peace.
The war between the South Islands Federation and Shelter No. 70 has lasted for more than two months.
The former’s underwater forces occupied the underwater settlement of Shelter No. 70 and controlled the entrance to Shelter No. 70.
However, the shelter was a permanent bunker that could withstand nuclear explosions after all. Even the fall of the Tianting space station could not take it away, not to mention the South Islands Federation, which was still using picric acid as mines. The
navy of the South Islands Federation had no choice but to block the entrance to the tortoise-shell-like shelter.
However, despite losing control of the main entrance and exit, the residents of Shelter No. 70 did not surrender. Instead, they relied on advanced diving equipment to fight guerrilla warfare with the Southern Islands Federation at sea, waiting for opportunities to attack the Federation’s fishing boats, cargo ships, patrol boats and even offshore mining stations, seizing supplies while weakening the Federation’s maritime power. The
two sides have been deadlocked for a full month, and neither can do anything to the other, and it is foreseeable that the stalemate will continue…
As usual, the patrol speedboat of the Southern Islands Federation sailed to the eastern exit of the Baiyue Strait to search for the submersibles of Shelter No. 70 to prevent them from going to the survivors’ settlements and ports along the coast of Borneo Province to obtain supplies.
Muda, carrying an assault rifle, stood at the bow of the ship, took out a telescope and glanced in the west. He did not find any shadow of the ship, so he waved to the driver in the cabin.
”Drive a little further!”
”Okay!” The bare-armed driver responded and skillfully switched to the forward gear.
Feeling the hot wind blowing from the sea, Muda cast his eyes towards the dense rainforest on the shore and squinted his eyes slightly.
It is said that two centuries ago, there was a steel jungle there. Rows of cargo ships hundreds of meters long were connected in front of the concrete port. Densely packed containers were displayed on the port, just like the rows of towering gantry cranes, and there was no end in sight.
It was not entirely hearsay.
He had seen that picture on some posters and brochures left over from the pre-war era.
But he did not believe it was true.
If that era was really so prosperous, why did they flee from the shore to that lonely island?
Wouldn’t it be good to live there?
However, at this moment, the voice of a teammate came from the communication channel.
”There is something happening in our due north!”
Due north?
Muda was slightly stunned, because he was looking towards the due north at the moment, and there was nothing there except dense forests and some fragmented concrete debris.
At this moment, a shadow suddenly covered the dense jungle. He subconsciously looked up at the sky, and his pupils shrank instantly. He
saw a huge object coming out of the clouds and descending. Its color was similar to that of the thin clouds, but it looked out of place in the blue sky.
”…Airship?!”
Before the sailors on the speedboat could be surprised, they saw a string of black dots falling from the airship and opening a parachute in mid-air.
Seeing what was hanging on the parachute, Muda’s face changed slightly, and he grabbed the walkie-talkie and shouted into the communication channel.
”Stay away from the shore!”
Facts have proved that his judgment is correct.
At the same time as the two speedboats left the shore, the parachutes had already approached the edge of the jungle, and then suddenly exploded into balls of fire.
The flames that fell from the sky were like a sudden rain of fire, turning the rainforest on the shore into a burning sea of fire.
The mutant apes with fangs howled and fled deep into the jungle. The mutant lizards and crocodiles lying near the remains of the abandoned drainage pipes roared and turned into ashes in the burning flames.
The flames were still burning…
Feeling the hot wind blowing from the shore, the federal sailors standing on the speedboat stared at everything that happened in an instant.
However, in just a dozen minutes, the lush jungle coastline had been cleared of a piece of open space covered with charcoal and dead wood.
”Is that an incendiary bomb?”
”What happened…”
Muda stared blankly in the direction of the other side, not knowing how to deal with the situation in front of him.
The machine gunner standing on the top of the cabin nervously raised the heavy machine gun with a welded gun shield and alerted in the direction of the sky, but he had no confidence that he could threaten the airship at all.
At the same time, the voice of the captain of another speedboat came from the communication channel.
”Damn… What’s the matter with those guys?! People from the church?”
Muda swallowed hard.
”It doesn’t look like…”
Just as he finished speaking, another string of black dots with parachutes fell at a faster speed towards the coast where the flames had not yet completely extinguished.
This time there was no explosion.
The black shadows crashed directly into the dark coastline, splashing up a cloud of dust.
Muda subconsciously took out his telescope and looked in the direction of the coastline, and soon saw a scene that he would never forget. He
saw a black exoskeleton stepping out of the dust.
The cold steel and polymer materials covered every inch of their skin, and they held streamlined assault rifles in their hands. The black eyepieces completely covered the expressions on their faces.
Muda had never seen such sophisticated land combat equipment, and he couldn’t help but guess the identities of these people and their purpose of coming here.
While he was watching the group of people on the shore, the group of people on the shore also noticed them floating away from the coast.
Raising his fist to signal the team members to be alert, the Killing Dagger walked to the shore and tapped his helmet with his index finger.
”Unidentified NPC spotted at sea, requesting instructions.”
After a moment’s wait, the voice of Brother Fang came from the communication channel.
”… Didn’t you accidentally hurt them just now?”
He took out a telescope and glanced at the sea, and said with a grin.
”Probably not, but it looks like they were startled, and the two machine guns on the speedboat are pointed at you.”
It would be a dream to want to shoot down their airship with a small water pipe that is no more than 20mm. That’s why he didn’t take the threat seriously at all.
Fang Chang, who was standing in the bridge of the airship, obviously noticed the situation on the sea, but he didn’t say much.
”I see, don’t worry about them, continue the mission.”
”Got it.”
Reaching out and tapping the side of the helmet, Killing Dagger hung up the communication.
After taking a last look at the two speedboats on the sea, he moved his eyes away from there and called on his brothers to continue moving towards the edge of the rainforest…
…
The thirty players who were deployed on the coast were all brothers of the Burning Corps.
Their task was to establish a temporary beachhead on the coastline with the support of airdropped incendiary bombs, suppress the alien species in the vicinity, and ensure that the materials and machines on the airship could be deployed smoothly.
After confirming the safety of the area near the landing point, Killing Dagger, who led the team, reported the situation on the ground to Fang Chang.
After the airship stopped, the ropes and pods were lowered, and then wave after wave of players carrying large and small bags arrived on the surface with the construction materials.
Compared with the Burning Corps players wearing exoskeletons, these guys were completely different.
The chirping looks like a group of free-range ducks, noisy tourists, not like survivors in the wasteland.
”Sea!”
”The dog planner is awesome!”
”Hahahaha, I saw the sea in the game!” A player rushed to the beach, as excited as a 200-pound child.
Others excitedly dived into the sea, as if to verify whether the sea water was a texture or a real model.
There were no surprises.
The beach in “Wasteland OL” is exactly the same as in reality, except for the crabs that can tear off people’s noses and all kinds of strange species.
Less than an hour after the first wave of players landed, the first casualty had occurred. A player with an intelligence system was dragged into the sea by a mutant sea snake as thick as a calf.
However, this did not affect the players’ enthusiasm for the new map at all.
Covering his nose with a piece of meat missing, a player who had been playing the game for less than three months shouted excitedly.
”Fuck! This light! This water! It’s amazing!”
Looking at the bustling beach and the newcomers who were playing with the lone aliens, the Elf King Fugui said with emotion.
”Sometimes I envy these newbies. Now I’m not surprised to see new maps.”
Strictly speaking, if the sequence level can reach LV10, it’s not considered a newbie.
But compared to the old players who have been surfing the wasteland since the A test, these players who are still excited are really no different from newbies.
Irena looked at Brother Fugui funny.
”It means you are almost adapted to this cruel wasteland.”
”Haha, maybe!”
The Elf King Fugui smiled and took off the mechanical compound bow hanging next to his backpack, and cast his eyes on the rainforest where the flames were gradually extinguished.
”Let’s go, it’s time for us to set off.”
”OK.”
Looking at Brother Fugui who was ready, Irena skillfully loaded the assault rifle in her hand, and added with a smile.
”Let’s do the task of finding water first, and prepare the ingredients for dinner.”
Hearing the second half of Lao Na’s words, Brother Fugui, who was originally in high spirits, shuddered subconsciously and prayed silently in his heart.
I hope I won’t encounter strange things in a while…
…
As the excitement of unlocking the new map passed, these players who had just set foot on the new map had gradually calmed down and devoted themselves to the construction of the camp.
Some people were responsible for cleaning up the dead branches and coke on the ground, some were responsible for sorting out the daily necessities and building materials unloaded from the airship, and some were responsible for setting up tents and building simple fortifications.
Of course, these jobs are not done in vain. Each job has a corresponding task, and completing the task will get a silver coin reward.
It’s just like when the Linghu Lakeside Outpost was just established.
It’s just that the player who received silver coins from the manager back then has now become the one who edits tasks and distributes task rewards to other players.
In addition to the life professional players, the combat professional players are also not idle.
Shortly after the airship had landed, the Niuma Group issued an exploration mission to search for water sources. Finding a safe and reliable fresh water source would be rewarded with 50 to 1,000 silver coins.
Not only is there a water source, but there are also corresponding rewards for discovering the nests of dangerous alien species.
And if the alien nest can be destroyed, the reward will start from four digits!
As depicted in the poster posted at the ticket office of the Dawn City airship inflation station, there are opportunities everywhere! Silver coins are everywhere!
As long as you work hard, at least you will have no problem making back the money for the plane ticket!
Just as the players on the shore were busy in full swing, the federal sailors on the two speedboats were dumbfounded one by one.
Especially Muda, the captain of the coast patrol.
The series of confusing behaviors of these people made him undecided for a while, what exactly are these guys going to do.
After a moment of silence, he gave an order in the communication channel.
”Team No. 1, return to the port of the Ring Island and inform the port manager of the situation here… Just say that an airship has arrived in the eastern area of the Baiyue Strait, and about two or three hundred people have landed. We cannot determine their identities and motives.”
A response came quickly from the communication channel.
”Received!”
After a pause, Muda continued to give orders.
”Team No. 2, follow me over.”
The driver standing in the captain’s room responded.
”Yes!”
The two speedboats split into two groups, one heading east, and the other docked in the shallow water area on the shore, with three people landing.
The players on the shore soon noticed the existence of this group of people and cast curious glances at the three NPCs.
After receiving the order from Fang Chang, Killing Dagger, wearing a black exoskeleton, took another teammate and took the initiative to walk towards the three people.
”Who are you?”
Looking at the soldier walking towards him, Muda answered cautiously.
”Federation, what about you?”
”Alliance!” After unbuttoning the mask of his helmet, Killing Dagger smiled heartily and said, “Our names are quite similar.”
Hearing the alliance, Muda was slightly stunned.
He had heard of this name from a merchant in Silver Moon Bay. It was said that it was a survivor force that had risen in the southern part of the River Valley Province, at least two or three thousand kilometers away from here. What were
these guys doing here?
Just when he was confused, the Killing Dagger continued with a smile.
”By the way, we have to stay here for a while. It shouldn’t affect you, right?”
The two sailors standing behind Muda looked at each other and exchanged strange looks.
Stay in this ghost place for a while?
Are these guys crazy?
Like the two subordinates behind him, Muda was also confused by the answer of the soldier in front of him, and he didn’t speak for a long time.
Baiyue Province is a no-man’s land, and this beach is the same. Although the Federation’s speedboats often patrol this sea area, this is indeed not the Federation’s territory, and the residents of the island generally do not approach this dangerous area.
At least he has not heard that the Federation has plans to build new facilities on this land.
After taking a look at the weapons in the hands of these people, Muda spoke slowly.
”I have no objection. You can stay as long as you want, as long as you don’t interfere with our work… But don’t blame me for not reminding you. The aliens here are very dangerous. Even if your equipment is OK, it is definitely not a good idea to camp here.”
The Killing Dagger’s face showed a happy smile again.
”Great! I hope we can get along well! By the way, where is your settlement? Or where is the nearest port? If it is convenient, I can trade some supplies with you.”
Muda raised his arm with a subtle expression and pointed to the direction of the southern sea.
”Over there…”
”Over there?” The Killing Dagger looked in the direction he pointed with interest, “Where is it? Why can’t I see it.”
”…Of course you can’t see it here. You have to go about a hundred nautical miles southeast.” Looking at this not-so-smart guy, Muda said speechlessly.
The Killing Dagger smiled embarrassedly.
”That’s really far.”
”We welcome you to do business in our port. If you catch some game, you can sell it to us. But don’t drive it to us. Don’t even think about it, if you don’t want to get yourself into trouble.”
Not wanting to stay in this dangerous place for even a second, Muda pointed to the inflatable airship floating in the sky, threw down a warning and hurriedly ended the brief greeting.
”That’s all I have to say. We have to go. I wish you have fun here… I hope I can see you again in a few days.”
”I will!”
Taking that sentence as a blessing, Killing Dagger smiled heartily and waved to the three NPCs who returned to the speedboat.
”Have a good trip! Come and play often when you have time!”
Looking at the man waving goodbye to them on the shore, Muda laughed in his heart.
I hope you can still laugh in a few days…
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(The second half is not written out, I was a little lax today…)
(End of this chapter)
