No one answered (Chapter 148)
Upon hearing Gu Luoyu's whisper, Ye Sheng couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Deep in the wilderness, Esper Squad 1...
These two key terms together screamed extreme danger!
Previously, while performing guard duty at the service hall, they had encountered Han Lingyue, the captain of Esper Squad 1. After she left, Gu Luoyu had detailed the captain's personal information.
Thus, Ye Sheng knew that Esper Squad 1 was stationed in the wilderness, primarily tasked with reconnaissance and often engaging in battles with contaminated creatures.
And the mission Mo Lin had accepted was to deliver supplies to Esper Squad 1... which meant they too would venture deep into the wilderness. If luck wasn't on their side, they might even encounter an S-class contaminated creature.
Face-to-face.
(；へ：)
Thinking of this, Ye Sheng immediately pouted in dismay. Even if she tried to dissuade Mo Lin now, it was too late.
Once a team mission was accepted, abandoning it for any reason would incur hefty penalties. Moreover, certain special or high-level missions did not allow abandonment; otherwise, the team would be disbanded.
Team members would also be barred from forming any teams in the future.
It could be said to be extremely stringent.
Contrary to Ye Sheng's gloom, Gu Luoyu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in anticipation.
Although staying in the safe zone of the base meant no worries about danger, given the increasing difficulty of the post-apocalyptic wasteland world, those who remained in the safe zone for too long would be the first to be eliminated.
Gu Luoyu had no intention of becoming useless.
With her psychic abilities growing, she also needed practical combat experience and could train Ye Sheng along the way... Since Ye Sheng herself had the desire to grow stronger, Gu Luoyu naturally wouldn't stop her but would instead lend a hand in formulating a detailed plan.
However, seeing Ye Sheng's downcast expression, Gu Luoyu thought for a moment and then advised, "You're just a team member. Let the captain worry about such things!"
"!"
Gu Luoyu's 'redirecting the blame' was quite successful. Ye Sheng quickly nodded in agreement, then looked up at Mo Lin, who was still beaming with joy. She smirked mischievously and walked over briskly.
She wasn't some big shot with heavy responsibilities.
Besides, worrying wouldn't solve anything. It was better to inform everyone and find a solution together.
"Mo Lin, come here. There's something you need to know..."
Ye Sheng first 'considerately' explained the daily operations of Esper Squad 1 in the wilderness, then tactfully hinted that the supply transport mission they had just accepted would likely involve Team 1.
This quickly wiped the smile off Mo Lin's face, and his expression turned grim. His short, thin body even trembled slightly.
He widened his eyes, didn't say a word to Ye Sheng, and immediately went to find the receptionist.
After the receptionist checked, it was confirmed that they would indeed be dealing with Esper Squad 1!
In fact, if Mo Lin's team didn't have an esper, they wouldn't even have the right to accept this A-level mission. Additionally, the supply transport mission wasn't limited to just one team.
Up to five teams could accept the mission simultaneously.
The supplies transported by five teams would exceed the original quantity, but the base, considering the loss rate, decided to bring extra supplies. Even if only one team successfully delivered the supplies, it would be excellent.
Upon learning the truth, Mo Lin couldn't help but shed tears.
This was just too cruel!!!
He had no idea the waters were this deep.
He had thought it was just a simple supply transport mission, easily completed, and he had been quick to snag it... But in reality, it was a suicide mission that no one wanted.
Mo Lin was still holding onto hope, and tried to plead with the receptionist to return the mission, but the receptionist, who had been all smiles earlier, quickly changed her expression.
She scolded Mo Lin, asking if he wanted to disband his team!
If not, then he should stop talking.
Seeing that the situation was set in stone, Mo Lin, with a tearful face, was about to take the mission application form and leave, planning to find a corner to sulk, but before he could turn around, the receptionist called him back.
"Mo Lin, captain of the Wilderness Mutual Aid Gold Diggers, regarding the A-level supply transport mission you've accepted, the departure time has been set. You must lead at least eight team members to the designated location by 3 PM today."
"..."
"Failure to report on time will result in the immediate revocation of your team's rights after review. Please adhere to the schedule and do not be late."
What a case of misfortunes never coming singly!!!
He hadn't even digested the fact that they had accepted a super-dangerous team mission, and now they were being rushed to depart today... With only four hours left until 3 PM, the time was too tight.
Mo Lin returned like a frostbitten eggplant and announced the news to the team.
Of course, he didn't reveal the detailed information about Esper Squad 1. He could keep it hidden for a while; otherwise, the team might all flee... This A-level mission required eight members!
Fortunately, after deciding to form a team, he had recruited everywhere, so there were still a few capable members in the team, preventing a total collapse.
As for the rest, they had all paid a high price, so there was no need to be polite with them.
After all, people in the wasteland didn't have high moral standards; being scammed was their own fault.
However, among those present, there were still well-informed individuals, such as Qian Sen, who had funded his way to the position of deputy captain, and former mercenary Niu Li. They both knew the special nature of Esper Squad 1.
This supply transport mission was very tricky!
Unlike Niu Li, who was eager to take on the challenge, Qian Sen frowned. He didn't agree with the team taking on such a difficult mission right from the start; it was prone to failure.
But when his gaze swept over Gu Luoyu, Qian Sen's frown eased.
Having an esper in the team was reassuring...
Unaware that Qian Sen was reassured by the presence of an esper, Mo Lin wasn't as optimistic. He had interacted briefly with Gu Luoyu a few times before and knew she wasn't easy to talk to.
If they encountered real danger, she would definitely leave them to their fate.
Sigh!
To save his own skin, he could only stick close to Ye Sheng to gain her protection.
Thinking about the team members for this mission, Mo Lin was truly at his wit's end, silently praying that nothing would go wrong on the way and that they could deliver the supplies smoothly!
...
A few hours passed in the blink of an eye. Ye Sheng had grown accustomed to traveling far from home, and now she packed her belongings quickly and efficiently. Finally, with her growling pet swan, Ye Heiya, she followed Gu Luoyu to the car rental shop, carefully selecting a well-equipped four-wheeled convertible.
Captain Mo Lin would cover all mission expenses.
Therefore, they didn't need to worry about the high rental costs this time, opting for the best configuration. Even if they had to flee while driving, it would be faster, providing some comfort to their worried hearts.
Ye Sheng was no longer the naive girl she once was.
Having personally experienced a series of misfortunes, her intuition told her that this supply transport mission would not be peaceful.
They would just have to deal with whatever came their way!
With this thought, Ye Sheng sat in the passenger seat as Gu Luoyu drove to the gathering point. As soon as they parked, someone from another team nearby called out in surprise.
"Ye Sheng!!!”