Chapter 127: Phlogistin Stealth Equipment
It took them some time to put on the stealth gear for the first time. The kits are wetsuits in every sense of the word β the close-fitting and sealed fabric is barely breathable. Although it is only a thin layer, it is indeed a little hot to wear in this kind of weather.
Although it is the average size on the Roman side, it can be regarded as "growing up and flat", and the height and body shape of the same age group are about the same. In general, the whole wetsuit fits well.
The fabric of the wetsuit wraps around the body from the neck down, leaving only the hands and feet exposed. The color of the fabric is a dark blue that borders on black, a color that is closer to the night itself than pure black.
Shang Luo was the last to wear it. After his legs were wrapped in stretchy fabric, he suddenly noticed a pipeline-like structure distributed on the sides of his legs. It's not very visible from the outside, but it can be felt from the inside.
"Do you think there are pipes running on this garment?"
"It seems to be a water pipe-like structure." Wen Yuan held his arm and his upper arm swung around the shoulder joint, "These pipes are not only on the legs, but also on the arms, and it seems that there are also behind the back." But it doesn't hinder the action, it's not a big problem, it's just a little hot. What else to wear? β
Shang Luo took his coat from the clothes rack and handed it overβnot only the wetsuit, but also the coat-like coat of the stealth suit. Compared to close-fitting clothes, this coat has many bits and pieces of pockets, straps, zippers, and tiles. Some zippers are used to open and close pockets, while others are used to secure the corners of the garment and provide snug tension.
There are more than a dozen pockets in this set alone, in addition to the chest, waist ribs, and lining pockets, there are also hidden pockets for small items in the sleeves. The hidden pocket is fastened with a clasp, and when the button is released, the tension in the wrist is lifted - that is, by shaking the hand, or by the movement of the forearm muscles, the contents of the pocket can be ejected and landed in the palm of the hand.
The largest pocket is located in the heart of the left breast, and the pocket is open sideways and placed in a position that is not easy to grasp, and the inner cavity is thin.
"This one on the chest looks like it's a bulletproof insert." Wen Yuan said while inspecting the clothes, "In addition, this set of clothes even has a built-in strap, which seems to be considered that when you don't wear it, you can fold it and tie it around your waist, or hang it on your shoulders." Are there any other parts? β
Shang Luo looked at the hanger: "There are also two attached bags, which look like they can be hung in many places all over the body." Waist, shoulders, or legs are fine. β
"Why are there so many bits and pieces in this outfit?"
"Probably the Romans really needed so many bits and pieces. The ceremony is complicated, with multiple pockets having some more capacity. After all, this is not a backpack for games. β
"I'm going to correct you." Han Xingzhi reminded, "The backpack system of "Hero's Parade" is quite strict, everyone will have a backpack card, and the items obtained need to be placed on the card surface of the backpack card according to the shape and size, and the size is not right. β
"That's a realistic setting. But. Can we guess the current situation of the Romans based on the game setting? For example, are there items for unlimited backpacks in the game? For example, a ring that can store unlimited items or something. β
"Yes, but the size is limited. It's a small pocket and so on, and it seems to be very similar to the shape of this bag. Once you have a storage bag, you can stuff it into an object with a width of 1 compartment, no matter how long it is. Of course, the weight is still counted on your own after stuffing it in, but it saves you the effort of constantly calculating the capacity of the backpack. Very light and small things that you can take with you a whole bunch at a time. β
"What do you usually use games for?"
"It is generally used to release arrows, spears, potions, gold coins, and important task items. With the primary weapon, the spear could be stuffed inside, but it could be too heavy and it could throw you off balance. β
"Is it easy to obtain?"
"The start wasn't that easy to get. You'll need to purchase the Jack & London expansion to access the London storyline of the British Isles, and then use a side quest called Mary Poppins to get this tote bag with unlimited storage for small items from Aunt Mary Poppins with the Wind. The quest itself isn't that difficult, but this expansion is too far from the main story and fragmented. It's hard not to wonder if this is a bundle developed by the Roman side in order to boost sales. If you want to get your hands on that Unlimited Storage Tote Bag, you'll have to buy this expansion pack. β
"That's how that tote bag came from?!" Wen Yuan also just found out, "No wonder the last time I played, I saw them take out grenades from their pockets one by one and take out more than fifty of them." I'm still wondering where I can fit so much in a backpack that size. β
"Do you know how to play?" Shang Luo asked him.
"I basically play it once in a while, and "Hero's Tour" is a bestseller. You can get together and play on weekends when you're free, but I haven't been playing since I started my internship at Jinyiwei. A few days ago, I took the time to play for half an hour, and I saw them pulling things out as if they were playing tricks. It's been almost a long delay, and they seem to be spending more and more lately. When was this pack released? β
"I inquired, it seems to be less than three years." Han Xingzhi replied, "It's just been more than a year since we were here. Many people are aiming for this one item to unlock the London plot. However, by the way, the legend of Jack the Ripper spread, after all, the name of the entire expansion is "Jack and London". Well? Now that I think about it, could it have something to do with Jack the Ripper? You're working on this case, right? β
Wen Yuan nodded: "Actually, the main purpose of these Roman internal guards coming here is to deal with the case of Jack the Ripper, and it seems to be in Yujing now." I'm guessing that they released the board game and used the 'Infinity Tote Bag' as bait to collect more data on the Ripper so they could figure out the best way to deal with it. β
"Does it have anything to do with us?"
"It's okay, that's their business. Let's come here mainly because of another thing: Shang Luo happened to bump into them performing a branch breaking ceremony, and became the only one of the people in this group to arrive at the trial site. The 'extras' on the scene handed him 'old branches', and now he was the only one who could help Rome deal with the fire. β
"Hmm," Shang Luo also thought - this is fire. Titus' introduction is very apt that the Romans were using fire.
Of course, human beings use fire. The harness of fire has brought human civilization to a new level.
Yet fire is a terrible thing anyway, and it can burn an entire mountain and beyond. Today, of course, humans are no longer afraid of the flames that erupt from gas stoves, and humans have completely tamed fire. But as a nascent flame, the "light" has not yet been tamed, and it cannot come out at the touch of a button like a gas stove.
(End of chapter)