A vast sea.

The two warships rose and fell with the waves one after the other, and the two green-bottomed double-sword flags hanging on the bridge fluttered in the wind.

However, the sailors on the ship were not proud at the moment, and were hurriedly lowering the dinghy to rescue the soldiers who had fallen into the water. How high-spirited he was when he chased people before, and how embarrassed he is now.

Looking at his subordinates who looked like water dogs, Captain Achim, who was standing on the side of the ship, had a blue face, his fists clutching the railing, and his sharp eyes were full of gloom.

That cargo ship took away at least more than a thousand Moon Clansmen, and also caused the port of Golden Gallen to lose a full million dinars! And it's not just about money, it's about the prestige of Governor Nehaq and even the face of the Xilan Empire. If those people make it to shore in Silvermoon Bay, God knows what outrageous rumors will spread from their mouths.

Although the survivors of Borneo are clear, people outside don't know them at all, and they don't think they're robbing.

He had to say that this was not a robbery!

It's for the prosperity of the Xilan Empire and the tranquility of the next generation!

Captain Achim looked at the adjutant on the side and said through gritted teeth. "These guys.... What the hell is the origin?!"

"Their ship is a shipyard in Silvermoon Bay....." At this point, the adjutant added in an affirmative tone, "I'm sure it's there, there's only one shipyard there, there's absolutely no mistake, and our ship was bought there."

"Nonsense! I know it without you saying it! Achim scolded him, so frightened that the lieutenant trembled and did not dare to speak. This commander not only has a military rank above him, but also has noble Tiger and Japanese blood, just like the current marshal!

This dignity made him dare not even look the adult in the eyes, for fear of causing him unpleasure. At this time, a clever junior officer stepped forward, bowed his head and said.

"My lord, I might know something about them." Captain Achim said impatiently.

"Say."

When the officer heard this, he immediately said.

"I saw the emblem of that white bear when I traveled in the Hump Kingdom, combined with the bear they brought with them..... Those people should be from the White Bear Order!"

Captain Achim was stunned. "What's that?" The officer continued.

"It's a bank in the fortress of Petra, and I heard that the owner of the bank is a girl, who helped some nobles persecuted by the Willantes during the war in Luoxia Province, so she has a good relationship with the royal family and nobles of the desert countries, and her business is taken care of. Later, the enterprises and legions ceased fire, and the merchants of the alliance entered the province of Luoxia, and the knights made a fortune by exchanging money, and then simply began to buy and sell money and deposits."

Most of them were rumors he had heard.

One thing is for sure, though, that the White Bear Knights are indeed famous for their business in the Hump Kingdom, especially in the fortress of Petra.

Achim touched his chin, his eyes narrowing slightly. "That guy is rich?"

The officer was stunned, then nodded hurriedly. "That's for sure!"

Achim's eyes flickered slightly, and he suddenly had an idea in his heart, and looked at the adjutant and ordered.

"Take my orders! Everyone went back to the boat at once, and we set off in five minutes! Go to the waters around Silvermoon Bay!" With the courage of the Hump Kingdom, he would not dare to let that freighter dock at the dock and disembark in front of Emperor Xilan's *** ship.

If the freighter can be detained, not only can the 1,000 slaves be captured, but maybe they can also demand a ransom from the hands of the White Bear Knights.

The adjutant standing on the side immediately panicked when he heard this, and hurriedly stepped forward and said.

"Mr. Captain, we're only halfway through our rescue, and a few of our fallen brethren haven't been found—" Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Captain Achim's impatient wave.

"Those guys are a disgrace to the Empire, they can't even grab a single freighter, what's the use of looking for him back?"

After speaking, he glared at the adjutant who didn't dare to take a breath, and said in a threatening tone

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"The Governor told us to take back the more than a thousand slaves and the few troublemakers anyway, and he told me to do whatever it takes."

"If you don't want to go down and feed the fish, you'd better do what I say."

The adjutant nodded his head sweatily, quickly turned around and trotted to the side of the ship, shouting at his subordinates to get on the boat immediately. As for those who have not yet been found, they can only be assumed that they have already died.

After a clean and decisive end to the rescue, Captain Achim then called in the helmsman and navigator, looked at the charts and gave them the order to die.

"I don't care what method you use, we want to get to the waters near Silvermoon Bay before those stowaways, and we must not let them go ashore."

Several crew members looked at each other, didn't dare to say a word, and nodded as if chickens were pecking rice. "Yes."

"Yes! Your Excellency!" -

Although in the Hump Kingdom, especially the fortress of Petra, the White Bear Knights have almost become the embodiment of justice.

However, their business in the province of Borneo, which is separated by a mountain, has not been going well, especially as recently as it has become a symbol of evil.

At the end of the day, it's a guy who can't stay idle and is too nosy.

The slave trade was not uncommon in the wasteland, but it was extremely rare for freemen to be shackled on a large scale for inexplicable reasons.

Because even the dumb old babies of Boulder City know a little bit that there are far more efficient contracts in this world than slave contracts. A laborer in debt is able to create ten times the value of a slave and is able to accept a lower standard of living than a slave.

However, this unthinkable thing is still happening in the land of Borneo, and it is happening right in front of the players of the Alliance.

A group of people were inexplicably labeled traitors, and then became the legitimate targets of robbery and even massacre by others. At first, Si Si didn't want to care, and he covered Ah Wei's eyes and repeatedly told her, warning her not to mess around on other people's territory.

However, when she found out that the beasts were not even going to let go of children under the age of twelve, she suddenly couldn't help herself and went first.

Later, they bombarded the port of Golden Gallen with the 155 guns and six 100 short-barreled field guns on the Flesh, sank two ships moored in the harbor for renovations at close range, and then gave millions of silver dollars worth of ammunition that they had planned to sell to local arms dealers to thousands of Luna people imprisoned in the harbor.

Perhaps inspired by the courage and generosity of this group of outsiders, or perhaps it was the discovery that the Emperor *** team was not as strong as they imagined, the Moon Clansmen, who were originally slaughtered, finally made up their minds to take up arms to resist and liberate the other oppressed clansmen.

They entrusted the woman and child to the hero who fought in the red turban, while the man and the old man volunteered to stay, carrying supplies looted from the Imperial port, and fled into the forests of the central province of Borneo with a few Moon veterans.

And this is the direct reason why the governor of the port of Golden Gallen ordered the pursuit of the crew of the Meat Meat in a thunderous manner. Although not only did he not make a penny in this transaction, but even lost a lot of money, no one regretted it.

There are many opportunities for people to get rich in this life, but there may only be one or two opportunities to stand up like a hero.

When I tied the red turban around my head, my tail thought it was so cool. As for the loss of game currency, it doesn't matter!

Following.

The rising morning sun shone on the endless sea, and the rolling waves shone with layers of golden light. The sesame paste blowing in the sea breeze stretched comfortably, squinted his eyes comfortably, and suddenly had a whim, I don't know what the planet looks like five light years away.

Is there such a vast ocean? "Ah, the camera.....

Suddenly thinking that it was a pity that this beautiful scenery was not recorded, she hurriedly rummaged in the satchel she carried with her.

Although there was only a tense and exciting naval battle last night, for the vast majority of veteran players of Wasteland Online, they have long been accustomed to the rhythm of the game.

As long as you're not dead, it's not a big problem. As for accidentally dying-

- Well, actually, it's not a big problem.

The White Bear Knights' business in the Hump Kingdom is not only finance, but also information transmission services, as well as save points open to players.

For 2000 credits, you can get a Dawning Trader or a keen runner to pick up the Dormant Pod for the save along the way.

She had saved her files before her last time she went to sea, so she wasn't so nervous.

However, while it is not uncommon for players to take things like the aftermath of the catastrophe for the rest of their lives, the NPCs who only have one life have a very different feeling.

Looking at the cat-eared girl entertaining herself on the deck and taking pictures, the mercenaries and sailors from the Hump Kingdom were full of admiration.

He is worthy of being the messenger of the goddess of the silver moon!

Perhaps it was the blessing of that god that allowed this broken ship to sail without sinking until now.....

Just as the mercenaries and sailors looked at the "Emissary of the Silver Moon Goddess" in fascination, Sith suddenly ran onto the deck with a slump.

"Sesame paste!" "Huh?"

Looking at Si Si, who was walking briskly with joy, Sesame Paste, who was holding the camera, blinked. "Do you need me to take two of them for you?"

"Forget the photos yet, big news! Follow me!" Sis excitedly grabbed her by the arm and led her in the direction of the cabin.

By the time Sesame came to her senses, she had been pulled into the cabin by Sz, where the yawning flesh and tail were. Seeing that everyone was there, Sesame Paste pulled out the chair and sat down, and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"What's so formal?"

Sisi took a deep breath, glanced around at his companions, and said in an excited voice. "When I went offline last night, I received an email from my account backend!"

Siss, who had never seen such a calm person, swallowed his saliva. "What is written in the email?"

"New map test invite!" Sith said in a trembling voice of excitement, "I got a 14-day experience activation code for Vault 70 administrator privileges! That shelter is not far from us in the southern seas, and it's still under the sea!!"

The two of them were stunned for a moment, and then almost invariably erupted in incredible exclamations.

"Activation code?!"

"A shelter under the sea?!" 「giao!」

Suddenly thinking of something, Tail stood up with his hands on the table with a pout. "Wait, it's so strange why it was Sisi who received the activation code!"

Sesame paste pondered seriously for a moment.

"Well, maybe.... Ah Guang thinks Si Si might be more reliable?" Tail: "Damn, isn't the tail reliable enough?"

Sesame paste: "Huh? No, of course, the tail is also very reliable."

Roshan Da Bao put his palms together, rubbed it up and down, and prayed with a reverent face. "It seems that it is good to accumulate good deeds in ordinary times, Amitabha."

The tail that had calmed down suddenly dragged his chin with his index finger and muttered with a serious face.

"Got it, I see...... It seems that Sith made a great sacrifice when we didn't know it, and Tail has to be kind to her these days."

The flesh also stretched out the bear's paw and touched Siss's head. "It's not easy, Amitabha."

Looking at the noisy cabin, Si Si, who was rubbing his head with flesh, said with a crying and laughing face.

"What are you talking about, why can't I understand a word.... Okay, Ah Wei, don't worry about the minutiae of who gets the activation code, and when you get to the shelter, everyone has a share, let's discuss the next trip, whether to continue to go to Ideal City as planned or—"

"Does this still need to be discussed?" Tail looked at Sith in surprise, "Straight to the new map, of course!" Is there another option?"

Flesh raised its claws excitedly. "That's right! I vote for the Vault!"

「+1!」

The cat's ears on the top of his head swayed from side to side, and the sesame paste with his hands on his cheeks showed a yearning expression.

"A refuge under the sea, good

I want to see what it looks like.... Anyway, isn't there a survivor colony around there? Maybe they can take in the survivors on the ship, and they should be able to buy the supplies we need."

Looking at the people who reached a consensus in an instant, Si Si was stunned. "Was it decided?"

"What if it doesn't?" Tail gave her a strange look, "We don't have to go anywhere anyway, do we?" This sentence makes sense.

Si Si couldn't think of how to refute it for a while.

Sesame paste and meat looked at each other, and said with a smile, "Then it's such a happy decision!"

......

Captain Achim would never have imagined that the so-called big fish in his eyes did not swim to his palm at all, but went all the way east to the southern seas.

It was destined to be a fruitless wait.

Watching the ships in front of Silvermoon Bay, Captain Achim hated it with hatred but had no choice but to vent his anger on those inferior clan crews.

The councillors and nobles of Silvermoon Bay shivered as they looked at the two warships parked in front of their homes.

Although their shore defense guns could sink those two warships in an instant, they could not stand the huge Xilan Empire, which was only a mountain away from them.

For them living in a corner of the desert, the empire, known as a thousand tribes and thousands of gods, with a population of more than 100 million, is a more direct threat than the legion.

In particular, they had heard that the Silan Dynasty, which had recently unified the province of Borneo, was itself a puppet of the Wilantes, as evidenced by the Ripper's rifles and 100 artillery pieces of the Imperial Army.

However, it is also said that the Legion was not interested in Borneo, but that some of the lords of the frontier lands were trading with the so-called Siran dynasty, exchanging the dinar for exotic beauties and young and vigorous slave laborers.

In any case, there is no doubt that the Xilan Empire is a behemoth to the Hump Kingdom.

In a rare occurrence, the twelve city-states agreed on the same thing, with both the Protestants of the Silvermoon cult and the old-fashioned ones adhering to ancient traditions agreeing that they needed to go east to seek the help of the Alliance.

Unbeknownst to Captain Achim, his reckless decision for a ransom and a group of slaves would lead to a huge potential problem for his governor and majesty.

If he had known that it would cause so much trouble, maybe he would have restrained some of the greed in his heart. But that's all for later....

While Captain Achim was impotent and furious with the inferior clan sailors, the distant city of Dawn was a peaceful place.

The three-day celebration has just ended, and people have returned to their posts one after another with unfinished feelings and longing for a better life in the future.

A lot has happened in these three days.

The first is the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between the Alliance and the more than fifty survivor settlements in the wasteland where trade is exchanged. These include Junk City, an old neighbor who has always feared the Alliance, as well as Dam City in the Prancing Horse Province, and even the Free State to the north.

Secondly, important progress has been made in cross-regional cooperation organization negotiations, and the college has also shown openness to working with companies on limited issues.

And this is probably the first time in a century and a half.

As for the name of this cross-regional cooperation organization, the meaning of the enterprise and the academy is to let the alliance decide on the side, so that each of them can better explain to their own people.

Chu Guang didn't know what to call it, so he simply opened a voting post on the forum, but he didn't expect to choose a "glue country".

Although he lamented that these guys were really talented, Chu Guang finally gave up the name with the highest votes, and randomly made up a more appropriate "slime mold research community" and reported it.

The college was quite satisfied with the name, and the company had no opinion, so the name of this cross-regional cooperation organization was decided.

In addition, there was news from the city lord Teresa that the Willant envoy had arrived in Pioneer City and applied to participate in the cross-regional cooperation organization.

although

Of course, he had thought that this might happen, but Chu Guang was still surprised by the speed of the Willant's movements. However, Chu Guang didn't care, and allowed the envoy to take an airship flight to Dawning City to discuss the matter.

The contradiction between the Alliance and the Legion is an internal matter of human civilization, and mutant slime molds are a common problem faced by human civilization.

He can still figure out the priorities of this.

As long as the alliance is dominant and can ensure Xiao Yu's control over the various "sub-bases", he doesn't mind cooperating with the other party on the issue of mutant slime molds.

Even if the possibility of war between the two sides in the future is not small.

However, although Chu Guang felt that it didn't matter, the academy and the enterprise were wary of the arrival of the legion. Yang Kai said he wanted to ask the CTO for advice, and Luo Yong said he had to ask the other members of the board.

Chu Guang expressed his understanding and said that if either side of the company and the academy objected to the new member, the community would not accept the new member.

This will also serve as a criterion for the development of new members of the community in the future.

The behind-the-scenes work of the celebration was finally over, and the next step was to meet with the legionaries and finalize the details of the cooperation during the lengthy negotiations.

As the only person who hasn't rested in the past three days, Chu Guang finally has time to give himself a few days off.....