The mission to proceed to Settlement No. 10 and await orders was not an official deployment order. Most of the Storm Corps remained stationed around Dawn City, guarding against threats both inside and outside the Alliance while mentoring newcomers, so Commander Fountain had not brought many people.
Aside from the more than three hundred veteran players who had already arrived at Settlement No. 10, the remaining two hundred or so were newcomers who had joined the corps less than two months ago.
After meeting with the Administrator, Commander Fountain returned to the area near the save point, intending to make a save first before logging off and discussing the next steps with everyone in the group chat.
For example, how they were supposed to put on this act of luring the snake from its hole.
Then, as luck would have it, he ran into Wo Zui Hei, who had just returned from a mission outside. His eyes immediately lit up, and he stepped forward to stop the unlucky guy.
"Old Hei! I've got an insanely awesome suit of power armor here. Wanna wear it?"
Wo Zui Hei, who had been stopped, looked utterly baffled, unable to figure out what nonsense Spring Water was up to this time.
Still, seeing that eager expression, he instinctively became wary.
"...No."
Seeing that Old Hei had actually grown a brain and refused to take the bait, Commander Fountain hurriedly coaxed him.
"Come on! It's the same power armor the Administrator wears! This thing isn't even for sale—once you miss this chance, it's gone for good!"
Wo Zui Hei gave a dry laugh and cursed.
"Fuck! Since when do you think of me when something good comes up? This has to be some goddamn pitfall of a job again."
Commander Fountain clutched his chest in