After saying this, Merrick's eyes flashed, and he quickly stepped in front of Somo, stood firm, and blocked Somo tightly behind him.
At the same time, he turned to look at the members of the fire suppression team.
"Torres, Sanchez!"
Merrick shouted in a low and powerful voice, and his voice echoed in the small courtyard, "Stop standing there stupidly, and get rid of all these idle people surrounding the camp immediately. There are so many people chattering, it's really noisy!"
"Cut"
There were boos all around the courtyard, and everyone looked at Old Harvey with contempt!
But then again, in the cruel world of mercenaries, the stronger the overall strength of the team, the greater the probability of survival.
If their team recruits such a fierce person, they will be more protective than old Harvey.
"Everyone, please leave, otherwise our captain may go crazy."
"Qin Yuan is already a member of our team. According to the rules, if you want to recruit him, you have to wait until a month later."
Torres was a tough guy who had just come up to start a fight. He was as tall as the door panel.
But what surprised Sumo was that Sanchez was as good as Torres. The two stood forward, showing a strong intimidation.
In addition, in order to prevent malicious poaching by each team, there is a clear restriction on recruiting new people within one month.
Everyone feels like they are in the clear mirror. If they continue to waste time here, they will gain nothing except annoying people.
Then the crowd began to disperse, and after a while they were all gone.
This made the two young men who had just walked out of the shower a little confused and almost thought they had gone to the wrong place.
"He passed?"
"Yes, Mr. Qin will be the seventh member of our fire suppression team."
The young man on the left looked at Somo, his eyes flickering, and finally he snorted and turned away.
The young man on the right was more polite. He picked up the backpack placed by the wall and smiled at Sumo. "Brother, I wish you good luck. I hope to see you here again next month."
"Thank you."
After all, there is no such old thing as pretending to be a slap in the face. People who can appear on the front line must not only have courage, but more importantly, they must have a clear understanding of their own strength.
Maybe they didn't think that Sumo could defeat them in the direction he was good at, but if he could pass the selection of the fire suppressing team, he would definitely be much better than them in close combat.
After all, no one would play with their own life and choose an unreliable teammate when going on a mission.
After everyone left, Merrick rubbed his hands and looked over eagerly.
"Brother Qin, what are you doing? Although I was a little careless just now, ordinary people really can't learn from you."
"Captain is polite, I also have the upper hand."
Sumo picked up the box and followed Merrick into the small building.
As soon as I stepped into the small building, a warm atmosphere hit my face.
The public area on the first floor is very spacious, and the ground is paved with thick non-slip floor tiles, which can perfectly withstand the trampling of heavy players and isolate the sound made when walking.
The walls were painted dark gray, and there were several detailed maps hanging on them, marking the dangerous areas around the Baiduan Mountains and the routes of action, obviously to facilitate the team members to study tactics at any time.
There is a long solid wood table and several solid wood benches neatly placed in the corner, glowing with a warm luster.
There were four bedrooms on both sides of the corridor. Merrick opened the door and saw a single bed leaning against the corner. The bed was covered with dark blue bedding, which was tight and comfortable.
There is a small bedside table next to the bed with clear wooden texture and a brand new desk lamp placed on it.
In addition, there is a simple wardrobe and two trash cans in the room.
"There are four rooms on the first floor, and the one on the north side is the only one left."
"There are also four rooms on the second floor, but the ones left are on the south side. Where do you want to live?"
Sumo smiled and replied, "On the second floor, I like the south side better."
"Okay."
The two of them climbed up the wooden stairs to the second floor. Unexpectedly, there was a desk in the room on the second floor.
The desktop is flat and smooth, with some pens and papers placed on it.
"This used to be the residence of an A-level team. Unfortunately, all the members died in the previous mission. In the end, our captain quickly snatched it away. This desk was left by their vice-captain."
"A-level teams, are mercenary teams still divided into levels?"
"Of course." Merrick grinned, "Grading is actually a concept that was only proposed last month. The purpose is to further refine the limits of each team and prevent greater casualties. Currently, there are S, A, B, and C. There are five levels of teams, D and D. Our fire suppression team is an A-level team and can take on any mission below S level.”
"If you want to upgrade to an S-level team, you need to complete three A-level missions. If the mission in Baiduan Mountains can be completed successfully this time, we will only need two!"
Is the fire suppression team only A-level?
Sumo couldn't help but asked in surprise: "How many S-class teams are there in the mercenary area now?"
"Uh"
Merrick paused and looked at Sumo with some surprise. Then he remembered Sumo's identity and suddenly said: "There must be no one."
"Huh?"
"The S-class team is the ultimate goal of all mercenaries. As long as you choose to retire, you can get at least 50,000 contribution points. The reward is more than enough to open a small territory alone."
"Besides, if you choose to serve as a soldier next door, at least you will start as a captain of ten thousand men, which is much better than living precariously here."
After Merrick finished speaking, Sumo suddenly remembered the purpose of the mercenaries coming here to work hard.
Seeking wealth is only the lowest level. Many people hope to turn around and have a bright future.
According to the normal promotion route of the Nova Corps, they may not be able to become centurions until they die.
On the other hand, for mercenaries, as long as they can get a seat in the S-class team, they will have a stable and good future!
"Okay, you can rest first. I'll ask Torres to help you purchase some daily necessities and report your information to the mission office. We'll order a wave of weapons and equipment first, otherwise we'll have to wait for a while if someone else robs them. ”
"The captain will tell you more about it when he comes back with more information."
Merrick left simply, making it clear that he wanted to finalize Sumo's joining the fire suppression team as soon as possible.
Otherwise, there are so many people outside who are watching eagerly. Who can guarantee that you will not be intercepted halfway?
Sumo was not in a hurry. Instead, he took out the mobile phone he bought at the front line and connected to the network in the mercenary area, and entered various chat groups to observe.
This is a good habit.
People in high positions often fall into a special information cocoon, especially strong men like Soma who are almost at the top of the human race on earth.
The high wall built by power and status causes the information from the outside world to be screened and filtered layer by layer before reaching their ears and eyes. What is finally presented in front of them is nothing more than a one-sided, beautified or distorted so-called " the truth".
This is especially true for leaders who have insufficient control over their subordinates.
These people are unable to go deep into the grassroots to understand the most real situation, and they are surrounded by sycophants. The information they receive becomes increasingly deviated from reality. If things go on like this, they will inevitably make mistakes in decision-making and biased judgment.
Throughout the afternoon, Sumo stayed at home and was immersed in the chats of the frontline mercenaries.
During this period, Torres went in and out and bought almost half a year's worth of daily necessities. He bought more than ten sets of clothes alone, which almost shocked Somo.
He came here just for a ride, but he didn’t really want to live on the front line for half a year!
"Brother Qin, this is the captain's order, so don't be polite."
Torres scratched the back of his head naively and accidentally told the truth: "As long as you don't leave before this mission."
"Don't worry, I won't leave."
Sumo laughed dumbly. In fact, he had already guessed that the people in the fire suppression team probably knew that he was from Tianyuan territory.
Otherwise, there is really no reason to be so flattering. You can't be treated like this just because you showed your hand, right?
Sure enough, in the evening, captain Zhao Lei received the news and hurried back.
A big man from the Northeast with a beard and a rough face.
After entering the door, I heard him shouting loudly, "Where's Brother Qin who came in the afternoon? I'm back!"
"It's upstairs, captain." Sanchez's head was buzzing from the noise, and he covered his ears and pointed upstairs.
"Hurry up and book a meal in Baiweiju. I must treat Brother Qin to a meal. It can also be regarded as the expedition banquet of our fire suppression team!"
"Hey, Captain, have you found the last person?"
"That's necessary. With Brother Qin's name, I'm afraid I won't be able to recruit anyone!"
Zhao Lei's smiling face was full of wrinkles.
The fire suppression team has been looking for the last two members for less than half a month, but unfortunately there has been no suitable manpower.
Check out the 16-9 book bar and see the correct version!
Unexpectedly, one afternoon passed and the goal was achieved directly. The team could set off at any time.
"Great! I'll go right away!"
Sanchez left quickly, and Zhao Lei couldn't wait to rush upstairs. Unexpectedly, he and Su Mo bumped into each other on the stairs.
"Captain Zhao, hello."
"Qin Yuan, we are all our own people, so don't be polite to me. Come downstairs quickly. I will have a drink with you tonight."
Zhao Lei behaved very boldly, compared to Su Mo, he seemed like an i-person.
After pulling all the way to Baiweiju, Sumo finally figured out the current configuration of the fire suppression team.
Firepower: Zhao Lei, Torres, Sanchez
Scouts: Merrick, Neil
Driver and assaulter: He Qin
This configuration is undoubtedly offensive, but it has obvious shortcomings in logistics and medical treatment.
"Now that Brother Qin has joined us, we not only have no worries about medical care, but our combat power has also increased significantly."
"In addition, we have also recruited an old mercenary who is very familiar with the habits of foreign races. The probability of success of this mission has increased by at least 10%!"
Zhao Lei looked extremely excited.
It's no wonder that medical soldiers and alien experts are two rare talents recognized in Area C.
The fire suppression team was able to recruit two people in one day, which was definitely a stroke of luck. It was hard to fail this mission.
"Here we are, Baiweiju is ahead!"
Baiweiju, located in the center of Area C, is the only hotel in the entire area. Its business is booming and there is never a shortage of customers.
Fortunately, Zhao Lei arranged for someone to book a table in advance, and the fire suppression team was able to grab a private room.
After entering, Sumo quickly met the other four teammates.
Neil is a tall, thin white man with prominent cheekbones and a somewhat dull temperament.
He Qin and the newly joined Gao Ruoyun are both women, with popular faces, which makes it difficult for people to leave a deep impression.
After a while, the food and wine were served, and everyone sat together.
Zhao Lei stood up first, cleared his throat, and introduced Su Mo and Gao Ruoyun one by one with a gentle smile on his face.
There is no need to say more about the three people who met during the day.
When Neil arrived, the white man looked dull, but his eyes were full of intelligence, "Dr. Qin, I will have to rely on you more in the future. I am going out to perform reconnaissance missions, and I can feel more at ease. I am afraid that one day I will not be here again." Be careful, there is no reliable person to help you.”
After everyone heard this, they all laughed, and the atmosphere became much more lively.
He Qin was sitting in the corner, smiling and waving to Su Mo: "Brother Qin, don't worry about my driving skills. I have won many awards in the women's category on earth."
Sumo nodded in response.
It was Gao Ruoyun's turn to introduce himself, but the foreigner didn't seem very interested.
"Don't worry, everyone. I'm familiar with all the alien races in the Baiduan Mountains. It will save you a lot of trouble."
After saying that, Gao Ruoyun sat down minding his own business.
Everyone who knew the inside story would not be surprised that Gao Ruoyun's team was almost completely wiped out in the Baiduan Mountains.
We have to walk again, no one knows what the outcome will be.
"Okay, let's get started. If nothing else happens, we can set off the day after tomorrow!"
Everything is ready, all we need is the east wind.
Zhao Lei took over the conversation, and everyone sat down again. As they pushed cups and changed cups, the atmosphere became more and more heated.
After hearing that he could set off the day after tomorrow, Sumo was relieved and joined the fire suppression team's expedition banquet with peace of mind.
The next day.
As the captain, although Zhao Lei behaved very boldly, he did not forget his responsibilities and conducted ability tests on the newly joined Su Mo and Gao Ruoyun.
The test of medical competency is very simple.
Virtual Realm has long been deployed on the front lines, and medical capabilities can easily simulate any environment when entering the virtual space.
It only took half an hour for Su Mo to walk out with the highest 'A' level certification, almost making Zhao Lei look stupid.
"Brother, are you serious?"
Zhao Lei swallowed his saliva, "I'm not saying that if you have this ability, you can live comfortably in any territory you go to. No, if you have this ability, why do you want to leave the Tianyuan territory?"
"We are all here, does it still make sense for Captain Zhao to say this?"
Su Mo's unexpected answer left Zhao Lei stunned, and he couldn't recover for several minutes.
Are there really mercenaries in Area C who don’t seek wealth or a future?
After a while, Gao Ruoyun also walked out with ability identification, B-level alien cognition.
"Captain Zhao?"
Gao Ruoyun waved the qualification certificate in his hand and found that Zhao Lei still couldn't come to his senses, so he had to shout twice.
"Oh, oh, are you finished?"
"Hey, Class B, that's pretty cool!"
Zhao Lei woke up from his dream, looked at the qualification certificate, and forced a forced smile on his face.
As a rare ability as famous as medical treatment, alien cognition is not just as simple as knowing alien information.
The identifyr needs to be able to think of the weaknesses of this type of alien race within ten seconds and provide specific countermeasures.
However, compared with Class B alien knowledge and Class A medical treatment, there is still a huge gap between the two.
After all, no matter which territory the latter goes to, he can 100% become a master.
The former can only be useful on the frontline battlefield at best.
(End of chapter)