Chapter 93 Two Newcomers
"I'm the captain of Team One, Robbins. You are?"
The calm sentry took a step forward and looked at the strange man who wrapped himself tightly with some doubt.
Sentinel? Not really. He's a little too short, and his voice has a mechanical, cold quality. He might be using a voice changer.
"R, His Highness Louis sent me here. I'm a B-rank guide and will follow you to the contaminated area."
Lilith explained. When she told him her nickname and rank, the short sentry immediately patted his head and said excitedly,
"Ah, isn't this the strange guide they were talking about? The one who likes to hit people?"
The sound of the last few words was not suppressed, and even the sentry on duty in the distance looked over.
Under the helmet, Lilith couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth. She finally suppressed the words that wanted to refute and remained silent.
"R? What a strange name. By the way, why are there guides going on missions with us? They're pretty weak."
"You're kidding me. We're the first team after all. Even if the guide we've got isn't an S-rank, he's at least close to it, right? What's a B-rank guide?"
"Will we have to distract ourselves from protecting her later? No, we don't want to be held back by someone like that."
Robbins's eyes moved around her, and he fiddled with the computer for a while, then nodded after a moment.
"Yes, His Highness has informed me that we will be going to the contaminated area with two new recruits today. Everyone, please be alert."
I don't know if it was intentional, but Robbins emphasized the words "two newcomers" and seemed unwelcome.
As for the other newcomer, she already knew who it was. Shen Jiaxu's inquiring gaze kept falling on her, making her feel a sense of crisis.
You know, in the game, Shen Jiaxu is the one who is best at seeing through people's hearts and observing the surrounding illusions. It is because he saw the original owner's viciousness that he wanted to kill her directly.
What's more, she seemed to have abandoned him and ran away before she could fully heal him.
Thinking of this, Lilith lowered her head unnaturally and walked to the back of the team, trying her best to avoid any chance of contact with him.
Compared to Lilith's indifference, Shen Jiaxu had a hint of doubt in his heart. Few new recruits would take the initiative to enter the contaminated area, and they also had few opportunities to apply for the treatment room. He only knew that there was a guide team, but he didn't know who they were.
A new B-rank guide, a newcomer? He's being secretive again, is he afraid to be seen? Why would His Highness allow such a strange guy to join the First Team?
But she was a newcomer like him, so maybe he could win her over and use her. It would be great if he could make her listen to him.
While thinking, the contaminated area exploration team was ready. Everyone carried simple luggage, and weapons were buckled at the waist, thighs and armpits for easy access at any time.
Shen Jiaxu's injury had not yet fully healed. He was a little slow in his movements, and his combat equipment got stuck behind him.
Lilith followed the example of the sentry in front, wearing a protective vest, hesitated for a moment, and did not go to help.
"Say, what are you two still dithering about? Seriously, why would His Highness let us guide newcomers? Besides, can a guide who's so delicate really be of any help?"
"Okay, Jayne, don't get angry about this. We're all new here, so let's not go too deep into the area today. We'll just purify the places we've explored before."
Robbins patted the short sentry's head vigorously. Although he was a little dissatisfied, he didn't say anything else. Lilith quickly tidied herself up, walked quickly past Shen Jiaxu, and caught up with the person in front.
In the game, entering the contaminated area only requires clicking to teleport, but in the real world, Lilith and the first team need to gather about 500 meters outside the garrison base, and then enter a gray square building.
The moment she walked in, Lilith felt an indescribable sense of oppression, as if her chest was being squeezed by an unknown fear.
Her eyes glared, but fortunately, the oppressive feeling disappeared when she touched the exclusive badge of the Far March Army.
"Hey, new recruits, don't look around. Remember to keep your badges. They are the symbol of the march, and they are also how we identify our teammates."
The contaminated area is basically covered by turbid fog. If you are a little further away, you can't tell whether it is a teammate or an enemy.
The badge can be used for positioning and can also emit light to let companions know where they are.
"If you lose it and we can't sense it, you'll just be lost in the contaminated area."
As the captain, Robbins' reminder was quite conscientious. Lilith nodded and couldn't help but reinforce the metal disc buckled on her chest.
"Okay, keep your balance."
Before Lilith could understand what Robbins meant, the ground beneath her feet suddenly shook, and a sound of sliding chains was heard. Lilith almost lost her balance.
But fortunately, she reacted very quickly and put her hands on the wall, with her feet slightly apart to maintain stability, while the others had already chosen their positions and leaned against the wall without moving.
Perhaps seeing her movements were a bit hesitant and confused, Shen Jiaxu lowered his voice and reminded her,
"Don't worry, it's the Cube that's moving. Once it enters the contaminated area, all advanced communication equipment will fail. Therefore, the aircraft cannot be used, and the same applies to other means of transportation."
He didn't know when he came around to Lilith, like two equally unlucky guys huddling together for warmth.
"The members of the Special Weapons Team have used ancient texts to develop a 'cube'. By building tracks and controlling it with gear mechanisms, we can quickly get to where we need to go."
It sounds a bit like a cable car, Lilith thought to herself, and nodded lightly in response, seeming a little indifferent.
Jayne snorted disdainfully, but out of consideration for the captain beside him, he finally stopped making sarcastic remarks.
After about ten minutes, the cube shook violently. This time, Lilith clung to the wall and stabilized herself.
The gray-white door opened to both sides, and a dark green mist emerged from about half a meter away.
The stench of rust, corrosion, and all sorts of decaying things all came together, creating a smell even more chaotic and pungent than a passing kitchen waste bin in the summer, almost making Lilith vomit.
If the vomiting scene in the voyeur wasn't too scary,
This helmet can't even block out odors except for blocking your face. It's so useless.
"vomit!"
Jayne vomited dryly, like a hedgehog with its hair standing on end.
"No matter how many times I go, I can't stand this smell. The contaminated area is a double blow to the sentinels both mentally and physically!"
Lilith was dizzy, but suddenly a handkerchief appeared in front of her.
"Are you okay? You look miserable. Do you want to wipe your face first?"
Shen Jiaxu seemed determined to build a good relationship with this new recruit and suggested politely.
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