How He and Black Glasses Fought

The four teams looked tense, holding their breath as they listened to Black Glasses speak.

"This mission is extremely important!"

"First, there will be a military exercise at the end of summer. All the new weapons will be deployed, and the Hive will be under close scrutiny. Its debut has to blow everyone's minds. We absolutely cannot make a fool of ourselves in public!"

"Second, there will be an air show and military exhibition in autumn. This is a crucial moment for expanding the arms market. Big spenders from all over the world will come to see the new weapons, and the weapons' quality will determine how many orders we can sell!"

"Third, the moon may be militarized over the next twenty years. The Hive's development will provide valuable experience for future space weapons!"

Everyone's faces turned solemn. It really did sound extremely important. It seemed they would have to work themselves to the bone on this mission!

"Our superiors attach great importance to our work. Do well, and you'll be heavily rewarded. Screw it up, and the consequences will be severe!"

"First, I'll announce your rewards and punishments!" Black Glasses swept his gaze over everyone.

"Every weekend, our four teams will collectively verify our work results!"

"The first-place team will receive one hundred thousand points, divided equally among all members!"

"The last-place team will be responsible for burying the dung!"

Everyone froze. Burying dung? Was that some kind of metaphor?

"For the next few weeks, we'll be staying at a weapons testing station deep in the desert, in a place so remote that even birds don't shit there. There's little water and no sewers, so we'll be using portable toilets! The dung will be compressed into a waste tank at the bottom of each toilet. Someone will have to