Chapter 377.2: Hidden Killing Intent

Realizing something, she changed her tone.

"If the airship is powered by a fusion reactor, your shells will likely run out before the shield capacitor does. I remember you guys are still using chemical shells, right?"

Chu Guang’s eyelids twitched violently.

What the hell is the point of telling me that then?

Taking a deep breath, Chu Guang looked at Pai on the screen and said, "Thank you for the information; at least we now know what we're up against."

His thanks seemed to please Pai, who proudly curled her lips and declared generously, "Don’t mention it! If you have any questions, just ask me!"

Seeing Pai happy to have helped, Chu Guang couldn't help but be infected by her optimistic mood. A smile slowly broke across his face. "Yeah, I will."

After ending the communication, Chu Guang thought for a moment, then called Shu Yu in Boulder Town. "I want to see the Army's airship cover the full page of tomorrow's 'Survivor Daily.'"

Hearing the administrator's order, Shu Yu froze, his eyes blank. "The Army's airship?"

Although photos of the Heart of Steel had gone viral on the official forum, residents of the New Alliance barely knew about it.

After all, ‘NPCs’ couldn't access the official website, and only Chu Guang could do so.

When Shu Yu heard what Chu Guang said, he wasn’t so much as shocked as he was confused.

Chu Guang knew Shu Yu probably didn’t know what he was talking about, so without waiting for him to ask, he continued, "I'll explain the details later, including photos of the airship and its weapons, among other things."

"But that's not the main point."

"The key is we need to make the survivors in Boulder Town aware that there's a threat worse than the Bonecherwer Clan heading towards Clearspring City. The Giant Wall might stop the tide, but it definitely won't stop a 400mm howitzer."

"If they don't plan to do something, when the airship arrives at their doorstep, they might as well clean their necks and wait to die."

"Of course, the most crucial thing is, we need to let their city hall, banks, factories, and the nobles and city lord in the inner city know."

"They need to know that their neighbor, who borrowed 200 million chips from them, the one making their lives better, is in trouble!”

𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Deep into the night...

In a valley about 20 kilometers east of Lucky Valley Municipality, near the Heart of Steel, an Electric Mule loaded with goods was parked.

From here, the airship was almost out of sight. It naturally meant that they couldn’t be seen by the other party either, making it an excellent camping spot.

The rugged terrain and dense vegetation also provided good cover for the campfire.

The Order of the White Bear decided to set up camp there, while Kariman continued on his way with his guards to Clearspring City to seek help.

Sisi ultimately didn't agree to his request to travel together, as she couldn't verify his identity, and she also had no plans to return to the northern suburbs.

They planned to wait here for the Storm Corps to arrive. They would set up an operation base, and then decide whether to deal with the Army that emerged or find an opportunity to enter Shelter 79.

Sisi was more inclined to the latter.

What if there was a secret weapon inside capable of dealing with the airship?

Though the likelihood was low, it was worth hoping for.

As a professional planner, Light wouldn't likely place two unrelated items in the same version!

No matter how realistic the game was, it was just a game, right?

Sitting by the campfire made of stones, Sesame Paste fiddled with the silver card in her hand. She looked visibly confused.

"What is thing?"

After handing her the card, Luo Hua had fallen unconscious again. He didn’t give her a chance to clarify what it was.

"Could it be some kind of key?" Sitting in front of the campfire, Roshan tilted her head.

"I remember... the Pioneer was supposed to go to the desert to find a shelter, that's what the website said."

"But why would he entrust such a valuable item to us?" Sesame Paste was puzzled.

"Maybe because we're their friends?" Roshan said with uncertainty. "Keeping it with us is surely better than letting the Army get it."

"I have a different view." Flipping through her notebook, Sisi, who was organizing her information, suddenly joined the conversation. "Maybe the Enterprise is just trying to drag us into their conflict with the Army. Anyway, even if the key is in our hands, we won’t have a chance to use it. And if they ask for it back, our administrator would definitely return it."

The campfire cracked softly.

Sesame Paste and Roshan looked at each other as they whispered to each other.

"I don't think so. He might just not have anyone else he can rely on, so he chose the only ones he could trust." Sesame Paste preferred to think that things weren’t that complicated.

Sitting beside her, Roshan also nodded in agreement, feeling the same way. “I think so too! Those people gave me a good impression."

As for Teddy... It was completely clueless about what they were talking about. It simply licked its paws dumbly.

Sisi didn't argue with her teammates’ views. Her gaze never left her notebook. "

Emmm

, maybe, I'm just proposing a guess..."

Humans were complex beings. Motives could vary, and those with simple minds were actually quite rare. Moreover, whether that card was a key was still uncertain.

The only clue they had was that the Pioneer had found something incredible in the desert, and it might be the legendary Shelter 0 that could end all suffering and restart the Prosperity Era.

However, she remained skeptical.

She wasn’t skeptical of whether they really found it, but if such a convenient thing really existed.

Even in a game... It was pretty unrealistic, right?

Looking at the notebook in Sisi’s hand, Roshan curiously asked, "What did you write in your notebook?"

She often saw Sisi writing something in it.

"Some collected intelligence. There’s something about that self-proclaimed prince’s comments about Sunset Province and the rumors we heard from mercenaries and traders...”

"I'll organize it into a post later." Sisi eventually declared.

The news was definitely more shocking than a few photos of an airship.

Perhaps she could even join the ranks of those who frequently wrote guides and be included in the official game setting!

"I admire those who can write guides; I can’t even manage travel guides well," Sesame Paste looked at Sisi admiringly while praising.

Roshan nodded in agreement. "Me too! I feel like the real Sisi must be a very reliable type."

Flustered by the compliment, Sisi coughed lightly. "That’s not at all the case, I’m actually really troublesome in real life...”

Sesame Paste looked at her in surprise. "Really?"

Roshan also showed a surprised expression. "I can't imagine it!"

"It’s normal... Look at Tail. She might look like a fool in the game, but in reality...” Pausing, Sisi’s expression subtly changed.

Catching the scent of gossip, Roshan immediately asked curiously, "What about in real life?"

Sisi unconsciously shifted her gaze. "

Emmm

, she’s not very smart there either, but at least she’s quite reserved."

Sesame Paste couldn’t help but laugh, while Roshan rubbed her head in confusion.

They could imagine that Tail wasn’t smart, but being reserved... There was no damn way...

Flipping another page in her notebook, Sisi continued thinking aloud. "Actually, I personally think that rather than saying the virtual world is a projection of real-life personalities, it allows us to be the kind of person we want to be... Perhaps because I'm not so reliable in real life, I want to try a different way of living in my second life."

"Um, now that you mention it, I feel like I have a bit of that too. I'm actually a bit socially anxious in real life, but I’m fine in the game." With a slightly embarrassed smile and her cat ears leisurely swaying, Sesame Paste, hugging her knees and leaning against a tree, shyly buried her chin in her arms.

Every time they talked about real-life matters, she would feel somewhat embarrassed. As such, she quickly changed the topic. "By the way... where’s Tail? Why isn’t she back?”

"She went to retrieve the pilot's dropped VM, she should be back soon." Closing her notebook, Sisi turned on her VM, intending to check how far Tail was.

The next second, a strong sense of crisis suddenly crept up her heart. That feeling was as if some dangerous beast had set its sights on her.

Clearly, she wasn’t the only one who noticed.

The previously gently swaying cat ears stood upright, and Sesame Paste, sitting across the campfire, gripped her PU 9 submachine gun and machete.

"I just thought I heard something..." she whispered, her pupils focused as she scanned the dark forest.

Without hesitation, Sisi covered the iron pot over the campfire, quickly extinguishing the flames.

At the same time, 6 magnetically bound bullets were already floating beside her, alert to the approaching malice.

“Don’t doubt yourself. You definitely heard something.”