Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 842 - 376 Eve_2

Chapter 842: Chapter 376 Eve_2

Shana said, "If there are buyers for retail, then sell it retail; if not, wholesale it. Before selling, drain his account dry, have him borrow all the money he can, then push him in front of a car and extort a sum of money from him."

It was originally a question for Stone, but it turned into a joke among the girls. Stone said, "I’m worried that we’ll either be lacking in personnel or supplies at that time."

Maya said, "There’s nothing we can do about the supplies, and similarly, nothing we can do about the personnel. There’s only the meeting time at 8 AM on the 2nd, and the meeting place."

Shana and Maya, sharing a table, said, "Is it possible to set a radio frequency? We could broadcast our situation at regular intervals every day, giving any stragglers a chance to catch up with us."

Maya said, "That would also let others catch up with us, which would bring huge risks to the team."

Shana said, "We’ll use codes. Change East City to West City, South City to North City. East Suburbs means West Suburbs; facing south means facing north."

"Feasible," Maya pressed her earpiece, "Everyone’s got it."

Shana explained her idea, everyone needed at least one radio. Those who fall behind should not concern themselves with supplies; prioritize survival and reunite with the main force as soon as possible. The main force would also slow down. How to slow down must be left unsaid for now since the specifics were unknown.

Maya said, "I’m more worried that all roads might be completely blocked."

Stone asked, "Really?"

Maya turned to point to the blackboard, "There are three main land transportation routes: First is the highway, with overpasses being the key, and Round City Road is also an important hub. If we can’t get on the overpass and Round City Road quickly, we’ll inevitably get trapped in the city streets. Of course, even being on the overpass or Ring Road, we could still get stuck. The second route is the subway, which is relatively unobstructed, but the confined space could possibly harbor zombies. Also, we can’t transport much in the way of supplies on the subway. Even if everything goes smoothly and we get out of the city, we’ll still need to find a vehicle."

Maya continued, "The third is the railway. Rail traffic is busy; it’s not as simple as commandeering a train for unimpeded passage. However, in case vehicular traffic is jammed, look here, these positions mark the freight train hubs, which could serve as our temporary bases."

Shana said, "We could look for NPC drivers; maybe they could get us out via the railway."

Stone questioned, "Is there any possibility that we could hold out in the city? You all know that the city’s supplies are plentiful, just 180 days, and most food has a shelf life well beyond 180 days."

Maya said, "Two major dangers lurk in the city: one is the zombies, and the other is the survivors. To assist survivors, we would need to deal with a lot and be cautious of their ulterior motives. Not assisting them could lead to them, in their desperation, finding a way to take us down with them."

Maya added, "But you’re also right. Stone, one of your tasks is to scout for temporary shelters near your residence in case we can’t leave; we’ll have no choice but to stay in the city. If your place is very suitable... No, that won’t work, then we’d need to revise the supply list. With so many unknowns, we can’t make any decisions; gathering more information is definitely right. On the 2nd, we’ll head to your place first thing for a meeting to decide our ultimate strategy."

Shana said, "In True Hardcore Mode, besides the trust within our team and the 24-hour head start, we have no advantage over anyone else."

Maya said, "There’s no need to be overly pessimistic. In a year and a half of gameplay, we’ve faced various difficulties and tests. Take Lin Wu, for example; many believe he’s strong because of his high attributes and skills. That’s true, but he also possesses many traits suitable for the Apocalypse Era. His decisiveness, his reflexes—they’re all a cut above his peers."

Stone asked, "You mean the kind of decisiveness where 1+1=3, right?"

Maya responded, "Never mind if it’s correct or not, is it fast? He might be a scourge, but if anyone’s going to hell, it’s only him. Or he could be a team’s blessing, leading us all to heaven. Every risk he takes, he does so at his own expense, not anyone else’s or the collective’s."

Maya said, "Shana’s abilities are solid; her calculation and memory skills are extraordinary."

Shana responded modestly, "You’re not far behind."

Stone interjected, "Enough with the mutual admiration, leaders. When the time comes, we have to be ruthless. Don’t change our strategy just because the one left behind is Lin Wu."

Shana asked, "Why single out Lin Wu?"

Stone said, "Because he’s always involved in the most trouble."

...

Everyone had a fulfilling and luxurious day, eating whatever they wanted and enjoying the high life. As night fell, Dawn sent over a mini sun floating in mid-air and provided mattresses and bedding according to everyone’s needs, ensuring that everyone could spend their last night in the sanctuary happily.

Strictly speaking, it wouldn’t be the last night, for if they died in True Hardcore Mode, they would be transferred to Normal Mode. While most people were having fun, Maya was the most concerned; she constantly thought about the details and researched solutions. Soon, she was pulled into the campfire dance by Shana.

"Don’t drink alcohol," Maya stopped Su Shi and Snow Egg, "You don’t know whether alcohol will affect you tomorrow. Don’t overeat; it’s not certain whether this is a trap."

Shana straightened Maya’s shoulders, "Relax, relax," she urged her forward, circling the campfire in rhythm with the music. Maya looked at Lin Wu and pointed toward the tent base; Lin Wu nodded and strolled there with Wai.

Could he still see Wai? As long as he survived 180 days and Wai was still in the game, Lin Wu could log in at any time to see it. What about Phantom? The difficulty was much higher; he didn’t know whether Phantom would starve if he was offline. Lin Wu casually filed a complaint, and Little White Rabbit was particularly accommodating today. Without beating around the bush, it told Lin Wu directly: "We will implement a foster system for pets."

Even without Lin Wu logging on, the system could create a virtual Lin Wu to take Wai for a walk. Lin Wu didn’t understand this, so Little White Rabbit explained, "Adding a feature doesn’t increase the system’s burden. I can’t understand what love is, but I hope you are all filled with it."

Lin Wu: "If you really thought so, you wouldn’t create something like True Hardcore Mode."

Little White Rabbit said, "I think you might have misunderstood; it’s about selection, not torment. Earth’s wealth is a total of 100, and no matter how it changes in the future, the 100 must first be distributed evenly among everyone. We can’t give more wealth to someone just because they have better genetics. The home game is more like an exam; candidates who choose Hardcore Mode certainly start higher than ordinary people. Candidates who opt for True Hardcore Mode start even higher than Hardcore. Of course, the premise is that you have to survive."

Lin Wu questioned, "But you said that the points calculation method is the same for both."

"Yes, that’s correct," Little White Rabbit said, "In peacetime, are soldiers likely to accumulate more combat experience, or in wartime?"

Lin Wu: "You’re quite amicable today; is it because of the envelope I drew?"

Little White Rabbit: "I cannot answer that question."

"Goodbye."

"Goodbye."

Lin Wu wandered back to find that everyone was somewhat weary, and some had already fallen asleep on their incredibly comfortable beds. Outside the security zone, Lin Wu gestured to Maya, who added him to Shadow. Lin Wu entered the safe zone and tied Dould Ma to one side. He lay down on his bed, and before long, sleep crept in, and he drifted off to dreamland.

At 7:30 in the morning, Lin Wu was woken up by everyone’s noise. Looking around, he saw a few foodies had started on breakfast again. So he decided to get one for himself too and ordered tender grass takeaway for Phantom and Sandstorm.

Maya, busy with work, said, "Check, everyone check, whether you’ve received an envelope. Take them all out, let me see them. Good."

Stone added, "Don’t be so nervous; even if it means death, it’s not that big of a deal."

Maya responded, "You can die, but not from your own laziness."

As the time drew near, everyone was simultaneously excited and anxious, curious about what situation they would face next, and even more curious about what identity they would receive. But the overall mood was good, for as Stone said, it wasn’t a big deal; after all, it was just a game.

"Let’s go, see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow."

"Good luck everyone."

In a chorus of mutual encouragement, eight beams of white light sent the eight people away.

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