Needs!

Wang Rui shook his head at Su Ye's question.

"We can't decide what items we can drop. The game system randomizes all of that."

"The stronger we are, the longer it takes for our items to refresh. For example, a tier-zero human might have their potential drops refreshed every day, though the items won't be worth much. For a tier-one human, it takes three days."

"Besides that, our potential drops automatically refresh once when we die."

"All we can adjust is the drop rate of those items," Wang Rui explained.

Su Ye nodded in understanding. It seemed the Survival Game still imposed extremely strict restrictions on Civilization Monsters.

At least Civilization Monsters couldn't choose their own potential drops. Otherwise, his predecessors from Humanity could simply hand him top-tier divine artifacts.

"That's why we need to know what you need, so we can find people carrying those resources and have them deliver them to you," Wang Rui said gravely.

"No problem. Before that, let me explain my current situation. That should also help the higher-ups identify anything I've overlooked."

Su Ye gathered his thoughts. "Since I met Zhou Chang-Brother Zhou-and the other four earlier, I currently have a tier-one Scale-Breaking Blade and a tier-one Desert Eagle. Both are absolutely top-notch for this stage of the beginner period, enough to handle most unexpected situations."

"Brother Zhou also dropped a workbench for me. I've used it to make a large number of Simple Double-Shot Hand Crossbows and gained plenty of resources by trading with other players."

"It's no exaggeration to say I couldn't use up even my fuel during the beginner period."

Surprise and relief flashed in the eyes of Wang Rui and his two teammates.

They had expected Su Ye to struggle every step of the way, all alone in this perilous Survival Game. They hadn't imagined that he would not only survive, but thrive.

"But that's also created a problem."

Su Ye changed tack. "I have so many resources that I simply can't store them all. My Storage Ring has limited space, and many of the supplies I've traded for are still sitting in the trading interface. The system could clear them out at any moment."

"So what I need most right now is a spatial item that can upgrade my Storage Ring."

"Next are functional modules for my vehicle. Right now, I only have a level-two pickup. I got lucky yesterday and obtained an energy-saving module that improved its fuel efficiency."

"But with only a level-two vehicle's base speed and that energy-saving module, it'll be hard to take first place on the mileage leaderboard."

"Beyond that, I need all kinds of blueprints. With blueprints, I can make better use of the workbench, produce more high-value items, and trade for more scarce resources."

"Then there are my attributes. Although my physique and spirit have both improved, they're still far too low compared to the naturally powerful physiques of the Fivefold Race. If there are items that increase attributes, that would be ideal."

Su Ye paused and glanced at the smooth asphalt beneath his feet. "Finally, the roads are too dangerous at night."

"The monsters aren't much of a problem. I have the Gray Fog Medal, so they won't attack me on their own."

"But the roads at night are in terrible shape. There are sinkholes and roadblocks everywhere, so I can't drive fast at all. I could even wreck the vehicle and die at any moment. If we can solve that problem, I could greatly increase my nighttime mileage."

Su Ye listed quite a few of his current needs in one go.

Wang Rui and his teammates listened intently. One of the soldiers beside him even pulled a small notebook from a tactical pocket and quickly took notes.

"As soon as we return, we'll report all of this to our superiors so they can discuss it and devise solutions," Wang Rui said solemnly.

"Comrade Su Ye, we've noted your needs. The higher-ups are coordinating the overall effort, and they'll assign the most suitable delivery personnel to you as soon as possible."

"Now, let me explain what the three of us can currently drop," Wang Rui said.

"First, me. The best item I currently have is a mask called Illusionary Form, a tier-one item."

"Once you put it on, you can change into any appearance. It doesn't just alter your face; even your muscles and bones can change to a certain extent. However, your body size can't vary by more than a factor of two."

Su Ye's eyes lit up. That was a good item.

Although it offered no actual boost to his combat power, it could conceal his identity perfectly.

His greatest danger right now was his identity as a human.

If the Fivefold Race discovered that an outsider like him had infiltrated their Survival Game, the entire region would hunt him down relentlessly.

"For now, this item isn't meant to protect you from the Fivefold Race," Wang Rui told Su Ye. "It's meant to protect you from the other civilizations' races."

"You need to understand that Humanity isn't the only civilization that failed in this Survival Game. The other civilizations' races that have also been turned into monsters have no goodwill toward us whatsoever."

"You absolutely cannot expose your identity. If the other civilizations' races discover you, they'll do everything in their power to kill you. They have no desire to see Humanity gain any hope of rising again."

Su Ye nodded. His opponents weren't just the Fivefold Race players currently struggling to survive.

There were also monsters from other civilizations' races. If he were exposed, the consequences would be unthinkable.

"Then there are my two teammates."

Wang Rui turned to the two soldiers beside him. "The higher-ups have already considered your vehicle upgrades, so the best items these two carry are functional modules. However, until they drop, we won't know exactly what those modules do. The system randomizes that too."

"Comrade Su Ye, we've adjusted our drop rates for you. We can begin whenever you're ready." The two soldiers stepped forward in unison and gave Su Ye crisp, forceful military salutes.

There was no fear of death in their eyes, only the resolve to die willingly so their civilization could endure.

"Comrade Su Ye, this is our first official contact, so there may be some shortcomings. But others will continue contacting you afterward, and we can make additions and adjustments then."

Wang Rui stepped half a pace back as he spoke. "Let's begin."

Without the slightest hesitation, he drew the military dagger at his waist and swung it backhand.

Swish! Swish!

Two cold flashes streaked past as Wang Rui's dagger sliced across his teammates' vital points with ruthless precision.

Blood sprayed. Neither soldier so much as frowned as their health plummeted under the system's calculations.

Within mere seconds, both soldiers' health bars had fallen to a critical state, with only 1% remaining.

Their faces were pale and their bodies swayed, but they gritted their teeth and stood firmly in place.

Then Wang Rui stepped back and looked calmly at his two teammates. "Go ahead."