Alphonsus passed his phone number to Han Xiao . "This is my number . If you need something, just give me a call . "
Han Xiao knocked on the table for a few times before he said, "It just so happen that I have a question . I want to quickly raise my rank and authorization level in the Blood Pact Society . Do you have any good suggestions for me?"
Alphonsus pondered for a moment and decided to do Han Xiao a favor . He asked a sever to bring in the Blood Pact Society's laptop, and he opened a document to show to Han Xiao . The top of the document was clearly stamped with 'No Unauthorized Access' .
Han Xiao's brows furrowed as he read on .
"Internal Call-up (Not Public)
"Call-up Objective: Blood Pact Society Assassins (Dark-level and above), Contract Mercenaries (Two-star and above)
"Assignment Location: East Stardragon, 20km North of Seagull City, River Valley Manor
"Assignment Details: Defend River Valley Manor, Protect (Redacted)"
"Internal call-up?" Han Xiao questioned .
"Only assassins of dark-level and above will receive this call-up . You are not supposed to participate in this assignment since you are only a scorpion-level assassin . However, I could give you backdoor access to this assignment, and upon completion of this assignment, you can immediately rise to dark-level . Once you arrive at the location, someone will brief you in more detail . "
With so many participants, this assignment is definitely not a small-scale battle, Han Xiao thought silently to himself .
He remembered a reward-pool quest he could do in the Seagull city that was easy and yet could yield him high rewards . It was conveniently on the way .
I will go there and take a look first, Han Xiao decided . Can't believe I am going back to Stardragon so soon . Luckily, I will not be identified .
Han Xiao's brows knitted together . Although he left Division 13, the relationship status between Division 13 and him did not change on his Interface . This meant that Division 13 still did not treat him as an enemy .
There was still some time before heading off . He went back to the Farian Company base and made some machinery that he had been planning to make for some time .
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Second-Generation Rover (Combat)
Type: Robot
Grade: Dark Green
Basic Stats: 2,200/2,200, 37 Defense, 168 Power Output, 83 Max Speed, 640/640 Energy
Height: 2 . 1m
Weight: 300kg
Mode of Control: Low-Level Smart Chip (Programmed for automatic enemy identification)
Energy source: High-power energy pack (x4)
Energy Usage: 6/min (low output), 15/min (full output)
Power Capacity: 310/320 Ona
Brain Module: Intelligent Enemy-Seeking Firepower System (occupies 30 capacity units)
Legs Module: Triangular Wheel System and Shock-proof Suspension Frame—reduce impact of treacherous terrain, increase movement speed (occupies 15 capacity units)
Abdomen Module: Magazine Storage—small-scale rockets x 12, additional magazine belt x 200 rounds (occupies 20 capacity units)
Skills:
- Furious Fusillade
- Titanium Armor: Reduces physical damage taken by 11%
- Self-destruct: Self-destruct to inflict 340-510 explosion damage in a 40m radius .
Note: A human-shaped tank .
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This Rover was made with much better technology; it was equipped with a smart chip, titanium armor, a high-power battery, and a firepower that was much more fearsome . Han Xiao was a lot richer compared to when he first entered the Western Capital, so he no longer needed to budget carefully . The cost of the second-generation Rover Robot was more than 20,000 dollar—already a discounted price with his more specialized skills in making machinery . It was a price that players of the same level could never afford . The second-generation Rover could be used as a mobile fort . However, it could not be used to work on an independent task as the processing chip did not possess the ability to make independent judgment and tactical analysis .
With such strong firepower, the combat Rover could provide firepower support and area strike . Even after the ammunitions were entirely consumed, the K600-type Mechanical Skeletal System would allow the Rover to have ample close-combat capability . It could charge at full speed to knock down enemies and had the ability to self-destruct .
I can now scale up the production of the Rover, but I cannot carry them around, so I should find a secret base to hide them . Although this type of Rover has great firepower, it does not allow for a quick and rapid change of battlegrounds . I can only use it for stationary battles, so its function is rather singular . The problems lie in areas of movement, core power capacity, and chip processing . I need more advance knowledge, which I have no opportunity to obtain as of now . Hmm, I still have to fight as a sniper for now . I should perfect my sniping capabilities .
As Han Xiao lacked money and the necessary technology, the idea of a robot army could not be realized yet .
Han Xiao stored all his larger equipment in Farian Company's warehouse to be transported by air . This time, he paid 50,000 dollars to use Farian Company's aero-transport service again . He reckoned no one would spend money as extravagantly as him .
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The Western Capital was the capital city of Stardragon, and Seagull City was an important city in East Stardragon . It had a large area, and historically, it encountered a beast tide and suffered a great loss as a result . However, it had the aid of the entire nation, which allowed it to rebuild into an important city in the East today .
A monument tens of meters high stood tall in the city center . It was engraved with the names of all those sacrificed in the battle against the beast tide .
In the battle of the Old Age, when Seagull City was met with numerous large-scale terrorist assaults by the Germinal Organization, it received assistance from everywhere again, which made it into an even more prosperous city . The phenomenon was rather peculiar; numerous misfortunes actually allowed the city to develop more rapidly . People in Stardragon believed it was a good omen because it meant that even if Stardragon faced setbacks, it would only bounce back stronger . 'The Seagull Spirit' was repeatedly mentioned in every year's national meetings and nationwide news .
The plane soon landed at the city's airport . Anyone going in and out of each city in Stardragon had to go through the respective checkpoint . Similarly, landing from air required a permission from the air-control tower in advance . Farian Company's planes had private parking spots in the airports of the various cities in Stardragon, and thus, they were authorized to land in these airports . Players could also purchase such spots when their camp reputation was high enough .
"So, why did you follow me this time?" Han Xiao turned around and looked at Antonio at his side .
Antonio inhaled a puff of his cigar and chuckled . "Unfortunately, Farian Company does not have any assets in Seagull City . We have no choice but to provide the cargo plane as your temporary workshop and warehouse . "
"I see . " Han Xiao understood . Suddenly, he became frustrated because he realized it meant that Farian Company had no cars for him to borrow . He was tens of kilometers away from the River Valley Manor . Unless I should resort to some old tricks… Puh, do I really have to do the immoral and forbidden act of stealing cars?
He still had his Thorns, but if he drove the car on the streets, a few dozen police cars and special-ops vehicles would follow him in less than ten minutes .
As the old saying goes, when you have a problem, look to the public for a solution .
Han Xiao soon 'borrowed' a car from a benevolent member of the public . After he passed through the checkpoint and left the city, he headed straight toward the manor .
It was a small forest with a river twenty kilometers north of Seagull City . Only mid to small size gentle wild animals resided in this forest, so it was not particularly dangerous . Han Xiao located the manor on his map . River Valley Manor was situated in the forest by a river .
It was afternoon when the car drove into the forest . The lazy afternoon sun shone its light through the gaps between the trees, painting the forest with a peaceful ambience . The engine sound scared away a few spotted deer that were asleep .
Han Xiao suddenly snorted through his nose . He detected a light pungent smell . After quickly filtering away the scents of decomposition and bird droppings in his memory, he arrived at his memory of a similar scent .
A light flashed in Han Xiao's eyes . This is the scent of gun powders . A battle occurred here not long ago .
To avoid a misunderstanding, Han Xiao parked his car and got out his equipment before he started walking toward the manor .
He appeared to be a depressed musician who was carrying a guitar case and wandering around, but in reality, his guitar case was storing his folded sniper rifle and lightweight mechanical arm . His Berserk Eagles and magazines were hidden inside his clothes, his magnetic-controlled armor around his body, his foldable machete under his shirt, the inactive thermo-electrical incisor gloves on his hands, and the silver Electromagnetic Hover-boots on his feet .
The boots looked like an ordinary pair of boots with its leather exterior—one would not discover the metal parts inside without pressing it with one's hand .
Although he was seemed armed to the teeth, he did not bring along his Wind-slicing blade, Thorns, or the second-generation Rover .
After walking for a while, obvious signs of battle appeared in Han Xiao's surroundings . There were explosion marks, empty cartridges, tire tracks, and even ashes of more than one burnt vehicle on the ground . It had been a devastating battle . Han Xiao could already see the manor .
Just as Han Xiao was ready to walk over, he suddenly halted .
At the next moment, a bullet hole appeared on the ground in front of him—it was made by a sniper rifle . If he had stepped forward before this, it would have shot his legs .
It was a warning shot .
The shot had come from the direction of the manor .
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