Chapter 25: Temptation!
Chapter 25: Temptation!
According to the system announcement, each faction will choose its spawn location according to the ranking after the match.
Everyone received a message about the Land of Earth, which recorded the seventy-two cities of the Land of Earth, as well as rough maps of various terrains, accompanied by signs.
Soon, it was discovered that the most suitable city for development, Mighty Stream, was located in the middle of the continent. That's the most prosperous, there is no war. There is a big valley with monsters next to it. The worst cities are the towns and cities. The small town border city is located in the border area, where monster armies are on the roam, and wars are frequent and very dangerous.
Seventy-two major cities are also limited. Each major city can accommodate only five camps. After seventy-two major cities have been chosen, there will be a few towns or villages for players to choose from. However, resources at the village level are not so abundant. Although later they were able to move on their own, the main city was far away from the main city. If the transmission array is not mentioned in the system, it can take up to a year to traverse the terrain on its own.
At this point, everyone understands the importance of rankings. Almost all of the top five camps on the list have Great Rapids as their first target, but Luo Ran is an exception.
As the first choice, Luo Ran unexpectedly chose the worst city that everyone agreed on - Zhenbian City.
When everyone saw Luo Ran's choice, they were all confused. The border town is too dangerous. Why did they choose there?
In fact, Luo Ran naturally has his own considerations. The frequent wars in the border towns were a disaster for others, but a blessing for him. If there is a war, he will die, and if there is death, he will have a corpse, so Luo Ran's devouring skill will be useful.
In the 996 camp, Zhang Lan's eyes lit up. Is this how you get stronger? Keep challenging difficulties and surpass yourself! Zhang Lan was also very moved and wanted to choose a border town, but after thinking about it, there were so many people in the 996 camp to lead, she had to give up.
"Brother Luo Ran, wait for me!" Zhang Lan said secretly.
Luo Ran did not choose the city of Mighty Current, which made him the sixth choice camp. They were glad they chose Zhuliu City.
Soon, seventy-two underground cities were divided. In fact, in general, the people who choose border cities are not mediocre, ranking at least within 360.
The system did not wait for all camps to be selected before transmitting. When the camp of the 72nd major city was chosen, a white light was emitted.
Soon, when Luo Ran opened his eyes again, a huge city appeared in front of him. Above the city gates, the word "townside" shone brightly.
"It's a border town." Luo Ran looked around and found himself outside the city. He didn't see anyone from the other four camps. The location of transmission appears to be random. That's good too. Luo Ran didn't want to have too much contact with other people.
Outside the city gates, people kept coming into the city. Luo Ran observed for a while. He didn't seem to have any special requirements, so he joined the team as well.
The road was flat, and the officers and soldiers at the gate were like ornaments.
Luo Ran walked into the border town. It was similar to the old castle he had seen before, but it had to be broken. He has always experienced wars, and the architecture will not be very good.
"Hey, little brother."
Luo Ran had just taken two steps when he was stopped by a young man with a head mouse. The latter looked Luo Ran up and down and said, "Is this your first time coming to the border city?" Are you planning to settle in a border town? β
"What's wrong with you?" Luo Ran didn't answer the young man's question, but asked.
The young man smiled and said, "My brother is cautious. Let me introduce myself. My name is Qumran and I'm from the border town of the town. He usually does some intermediary business. If you want to settle down in the town's border town, you'll have to find the right people. I will settle down and buy a house in one stop, and I will always be with you, and the price is cheap. β
"It turned out to be an intermediary." Luo Ran knew that he really needed a place to settle down and develop in the border town. Settling down was also an option, but he didn't have the money!
"How much do you want?" Luo Ran asked.
"Not much, not much." Kun Lang stretched out two fingers and said, "Two hundred earth crystals, the purchase of the house has been arranged!" β
"Di Lingjing, is this the currency here?" Luo Ran thought about it secretly, then shook his head directly and said, "I have no money." β
"No money?" Kun Lang was surprised, but he didn't give up and asked, "Don't you have any money?" β
"Nope." Luo Ran shook his head.
"You...... Are you so well dressed that you don't have any money? Kun Lang pointed to Luo Ran's Moro robe and said again in surprise.
"Can I lie to you?" Luo Ran said silently.
Kunlang's face changed slightly, his eyes rolled, and he sighed: "Alas! You're a poor guy too! Never mind. Leave it to me to settle in. I won't charge for it, but I can't help you find a house. β
"So enthusiastic?" Luo Ran wondered, knowing that he was willing to help himself without money? I'm afraid I'm not a liar? But I don't have any money. What can I fool?
No matter what Luo Ran doesn't want, he is a bachelor anyway, and he is not afraid of anything. He should have settled here first.
So, Luo Ran followed the young man to the city center.
Along the way, Kunlang also enthusiastically introduced the local customs to Luo Ran. Although it was dilapidated when he first entered the city, it was also quite bustling when he walked towards the city center.
The two men went to the city hall in the city center one after the other. The dΓ©cor here is similar to that of the government offices of the past.
Kun Lang took Luo Ran to a window. The former bowed and smiled: "I'm sorry, I'll settle the house for my distant relative." β
"Oh?" After listening to this, the staff looked at Luo Ran. Somehow, Luo Ran always felt that there was some schadenfreude in the eyes of the staff.
"Come and fill in the basic data." There weren't too many staff. They submitted a form directly.
Luo Ran filled out the form and handed it back. The staff didn't look up and said, "Okay, you can go." β
"Okay?" Luo Ran said in surprise: "This ...... Is it solved? β
Kun Lang nodded and smiled: "Yes! β
"It's that simple?" Luo Ran confirmed again.
"Ahh Kunlang nodded again.
"Are you still charging?" Luo Ran pouted.
"Hey!" The young man blushed and said, "Housing prices are still to come!" It's easy to settle in, but it's hard to buy a house! β
"Hey! Look at my memories! Kun Lang suddenly patted his forehead and said, "Little brother, I have an urgent matter here, so I won't accompany you." Good bye! β
After that, he ignored Luo Ran's response and ran out of the hall.
Although Luo Ran was strange, he didn't care.
Now that he had settled down, he was ready to leave and find a place to live.
But before Luo Ran could take a few steps, a group of soldiers from the border town stopped him.
"How many brothers do you have?" Luo Ran asked softly in surprise.
"Your name is ...... Luo Ran? The soldier leader asked, looking down at the scroll in his hand.
"That's right." Luo Ran nodded. He had a sense of foreboding. Is the Quinlang Way real?
The leader nodded and said, "Come with us." β
"Where?" Luo Ran asked.
"Barracks, of course!" The leader said impatiently.
"Barracks? Why should I go there? Luo Ran frowned.
"Why?" The leader smiled and said, "Kid, who is that person who ran out just now?" β
"I don't know him. I'm just asking him to help me settle here," Luo Ran replied.
The soldiers of this group laughed when they heard these words, and the captain said: "Did he accuse you?" β
"Nope." Luo Ran shook his head.
"Do you know why he would rather not accept your money than help you?" The leader asked again.
"This ......," Luo Ran didn't say anything.
The leader smiled and said, "Look at your stupid appearance, I'm afraid you don't understand the rules of our border town?" Let me tell you! β
"All residents of our town's border town should join the army for two years every five years, starting at the age of 16! The newcomers should join the army in five years! You should join the army in five years, but the guy who just ran replaced his quota with your name! And those who join the army are acquired! β
Luo Ran was very angry when he heard this, and asked, "In other words, I have to join the army for him now?" β
"That's right." The leader also understood Luo Ran's expression and said, "Accept your life, child." Settling in a town on the edge of town is easy. What intermediary help is needed! The people you see at the door are looking for you who don't understand the rules of the town! β
Luo Ran's eyes were cold. Kunlang deceived himself, and he must pay the price!
"I advise you to be sensible." The leader thought that Luo Ran was going to resist, and said coldly: "No one dares to disobey the rules of the town!" β
"But you also know that man cheated on me!" Luo Ran refused.
"Our duty is not to administer justice." The leader shook his head and said, "Our order is to bring people into the army!" β
Luo Ran took a deep breath. He didn't expect to encounter such a thing as soon as he entered the city. He reproached himself for carelessness.
The combat effectiveness of this group of soldiers should not be strong at the moment, but this is a border town. Reinforcements must arrive quickly. Moreover, Luo Ran still wanted to stay here, and he didn't want to easily oppose the officials in the border city.
"Write this down first!" Luo Ran let go of his anger and said to the leader: "I'll go with you." β
"That's right." The leader nodded and took Luo Ran away.
Outside the office lobby, a car pulled by a level seven monster zombie was waiting there.
Under the instructions of the leader, Luo Ran walked into the car and could see that there was a boundary around the car, which should be used to prevent people like Luo Ran from escaping. This matter is insignificant to Luo Ran. His black inflammation can even burn out the borders under the system, let alone this thing.
Although he had the ability to leave, Luo Ran did not intend to do so. He looked out of the car. The soldiers' mounts are also zombies. This reminded Luo Ran of the flying mounts in Lao Li Cheng that used birds and monsters as mounts, and their properties should be similar.
"I remember that the people of Lao Li Cheng mentioned that Lao Li City is a thirty-six day city, and there are only seventy-two cities on the mainland, isn't this the same border?"
Luo Ran thought silently in his heart.
Zombies are also fast. After leaving the town, the zombies run at high speed and quickly reach the town's barracks.
Stopping outside the tent, the team leader turned on the car and shouted into the tent: "Old Chapan! Newcomers are coming! β
As soon as Luo Ran got out of the car, he saw a skinny white-bearded old man running out of the tent.
The white-bearded old man quickly came to the leader and gave him a standard military salute.
This surprised Luo Ran. At the moment, the white-bearded old man is at least in his 70s, but he is still in the army, and his rank seems to be low?
"Okay!" The leader waved his hand impatiently, pointed at Luo Ran and said, "Old man Chapan, bring him a suitable set of armor and other materials." β
After that, the leader said to Luo Ran: "This is the squad leader inspection, responsible for the logistics here." Don't be surprised. As long as the people of our town border town are alive and able to move, they must join the army every five years, and if they can't move, they must do logistical work! β
When Luo Ran saw an old man as old as Chaban having to work in the barracks, he felt a little uncomfortable. Depending on the condition of the planet, an old man of this age will enjoy it for a long time. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel that the rules of the border town were too inhumane.
Old Chapan's legs and feet are still flexible. Hearing this, he immediately ran into the tent. After a while, he came out with armor and materials.
"Take it." The leader added: "Although it is standard armor, it has better defense than non-commissioned officers in other cities!" This is unique to our border town! β
Luo Ran took the armor and touched it, it was indeed good, but it was not as good as his Moro robe.
"Thank you." Luo Ran smiled politely at Old Chapan.
Old Chapan was taken aback when he heard this. His eyes showed surprise, but he didn't say anything. He nodded and stood respectfully to the side.
"Cut!" The leader obviously didn't see Luo Ran's move. He waved his hand and said, "Let's go!" Take you to your tent! β
Luo Ran didn't say anything, just followed silently.
Several people came to a larger tent. The furniture in the tent is simple. A long table can hold ten people, and then there are ten beds.
The leader pointed to the bed in the distance and said, "This is your place." From now on, I will be your boss! Remember your number, D 542. This is what you'll need to get your pay and supplies. The ID card will be made and handed over to you within three days. β
"Carter! Get out of here! β
The leader wanted to say something more, but suddenly heard a shouting and armor from outside the tent.
When the leader heard this, he said to himself, "Yo! You found it so quickly? Let's go! See! β
Then he took the rest of the soldiers out of the tent.
At this moment, Luo Ran was the only one in the tent. He turned on his senses and listened to the movement outside the tent.
"Carter! You bastard! Outside the tent, a rude man and a group of soldiers shouted angrily.
The leader stepped out of the tent and saw a rough man with an angry face. On the contrary, he said with great pride: "I said Holzhen, why are you challenging me in front of my camp?" β
"Carter!" The rugged Hall pointed at Carter, the leader, and said angrily, "You kidnapped my person and called me a provocation?" β
"Your people?" Carter looked surprised and said, "Where did you start?" β
"Don't be stupid!" Hall sneered and said, "Qumran is our team, if he serves again, he will score under me, but you have already arranged his substitute in your own hands!" β
"I really mean Hall, you know." Carter smiled proudly: "Kunlang belongs to your team, yes, but the new member I recruited is Luo Ran, not Kunlang!" β
"Do you think I don't know?" Hall said angrily, "This Luo Ran is a substitute for the Quenlang quota!" Stop talking nonsense, give me that guy! β
"No!" Carter said simply, "I've arranged it for you." Your name is also on our team. It's none of your business! β
Then Carter laughed again: "If you really lack people, then go and get Kun Lang back!" β
"Carter, you want to die!" Hall was so angry that he was about to stand up and fight. The soldiers behind him also made good poses.
"Spreading wild in front of my tent is bullying anyone in my 30th team?" Not to be outdone after seeing this scene, Carter was not to be outdone. At the sound of an order, the soldier behind him raised his long knife.
Luo Ran in the tent smiled bitterly. He also understood what was happening, and his feelings sweetened.
The two sides are tense. Just then, the horn sounded in the distance.
"Oops! The enemy is attacking! Carter and Hall changed faces at the same time.
"Carter! Our accounts will be settled later! Hall really let go of the harsh words and walked away.
"Anytime!" Carter replied with a sneer. Then he quickly said to the soldiers behind him: "Hurry up! Everyone is ready to assemble! β
Luo Ran in the tent was a little depressed. He has just been arrested and exiled and is about to go to war?
He put on his armor, picked up a standard long knife, and walked out of the tent. The soldiers outside the tent had already stood up, and Luo Ran took the opportunity to stand at the end.
Carter glanced at Luo Ran and said to a red-faced soldier, "Sapporo, you'll see that newcomer later." He was the first time. Don't tell him. β
"Don't worry, boss!" The red-faced soldier Sapporo grinned and winked at Luo Ran.
"Let's go!" Carter immediately ordered everyone to set off in the direction of the front.
During the march, Sapporo came to the rear and said to Luo Ran: "New here, you will follow me for a while." Remember, don't try your best. To fight, you must learn how to survive on the battlefield. β
Luo Ran looked at Sapporo and felt that he was really good. He nodded and said, "Okay." β
"I will take this opportunity to brief you on the situation at the front." Sapporo continued: "We belong to the Second Army of the Frontier Army, and the main enemy is the Monster Army from the Western Monster Valley. The Valley of the Western Monsters is mostly made up of land monsters, with the largest number being zombies. What you see is the mount we have when we take you to the barracks. β
So Luo Ran remembered and asked, "Why don't you ride a horse in this war?" β
Sapporo laughs, "In border towns, zombies can play any role, they can pull goods and carry people, but they can't mount in the Second Legion." Because the second legion faces the most zombie wolves, and the leader wolf in the pack has the ability to control zombies. So, if we ride a zombie to fight, we will be in danger of riding back to our mount. β