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They were delayed for a while by the Traffic Police and ended up receiving a hefty fine, after which they could only continue on their way.
In fact, after getting fined, they were filled with frustration and could only vent their anger on the Zerg.
Conversely, the main difference between them and the insects lay in order. Regardless of their strength, they were survivors within this order; only by adapting to it could they be accepted. Therefore, no matter how powerful they were, they would never disrupt the order.
If that happened, chaos would ensue, and the Human Alliance would struggle to maintain itself. If the alliance fell apart, the fragile peace would spiral out of control. Moreover, the police were enforcers of this order, and it was essential to humbly accept that fact.
Everyone was aware of this deep down, but ironically, after bottling up their anger, their target for release would only be directed at the Zerg.
As the vehicle drove out of the city, not long after, they reached the center where the primitive forest met the checkpoint. This area was known as No Man's Land. Even though fierce beasts and parasitic creatures lurked in this Primitive Jungle, there was a possibility they might retaliate onto the roads, leading to an average of one accident for every thousand vehicles. While this statistic sounded exaggerated, when it actually happened to them, they would still feel unprepared.
Next to the Primitive Jungle was a paved road made of concrete, suitable for travel. There were guardrails alongside it, with some leading to the Power Grid.
In reality, reaching the Giant Narrow Pass still required several dozen kilometers of travel. If everything were to be powered by the Power Grid, the electricity costs over a year would be exorbitant. Even though humans had established numerous Wind Power Generation sites in desertified areas to support their vast living expenses, gradually, human life had become inseparable from electricity and electromagnetic waves.
Symbolically placed along the road were one or two electric fences to deter fierce beasts; however, not all areas were covered by these fences. Such an undertaking would be monumental. Analyzing the current strength of human territory occupation, even if they had four more cities at hand, maintaining such a system would still be challenging.
Although there were wild beasts and disturbances from the Zerg, there were also large amounts of military equipment hovering in the air ready to respond in case of emergencies to ensure public safety.
Thus, the actual likelihood of casualties was less than three in ten thousand. This ratio allowed many people to feel reassured.
The road was calm; however, what they didn’t know was that just a few kilometers behind them, an attack by insects had already occurred, resulting in some casualties.
With the explosive power of their engine, even in the face of danger, they could potentially escape the battlefield in an instant. The high-grade ammunition they carried was not to be underestimated, but it all depended on who was using it. The ones capable of unleashing its full might were not mere soldiers; they were hunters, the elite among humans, the strongest of their kind.
"Finally passed through, but that super hefty fine was terrifying. Commander looked green with fear. It's better for us to sit tight; even though this place isn't under strict management, standing around and fooling around is definitely dangerous." Xiong Tai hummed nonchalantly, but no one paid him any mind.
Mainly because Ross was silent; otherwise, the two jokers would have certainly started bickering.
At this point, Freyr finally felt at ease. Ross must have fallen asleep in the back. They had driven all the way to the checkpoint and still needed to head west. It would take about an hour more. Even if he pushed through with full energy, it was likely that his iron constitution would give out. Freyr also made sure to enforce an eight-hour shift for rest; after all, as the team leader, he bore much more responsibility in decision-making than ordinary members. Thus, some aspects had to be handled by Relock more often. Ideally, all other team members should learn to drive as well; in case of emergencies during their missions, it wouldn’t do to have the injured taking the wheel.
This was a troublesome matter. Freyr had thought about it when he returned but ended up forgetting. This time, upon completing their mission, he would have to focus on improving the team's driving skills.
Once they broke free from the control of the Human Alliance, those usual roads and rules would no longer bind them.
Others could manage this aspect too; on one hand, it would alleviate fatigue, while on the other hand, it would enhance the team's adaptability.
Seeing that everyone else was busy resting, he felt more at ease driving. After all, they hadn't even started their mission yet; exhausting their energy beforehand was a major concern. Given the hefty fine they received, it seemed everyone would need to muster their strength for this mission.
The fine didn’t deduct money but rather Reward Points—an entire thousand Reward Points. For a team at their level, that amount represented all their assets combined. Therefore, they had to exert themselves promptly to complete the mission and earn corresponding extra rewards by exchanging insect corpses for points—hoping to accumulate as many Reward Points as last time.
If they managed it before, they should be able to do so again this time; after all, there were plenty of Targets on those insects that could be used for medicine. If not for medicine, they could be turned into beverages and sold in the market for profit. As long as they provided enough value, Reward Points could gradually be earned back. What troubled them most was that even before starting their mission, they were already in debt from previous Reward Points—a disheartening thought indeed.
In any case, after an eight-hour shift and two rounds of rotation, they would burst out of the checkpoint with their first task being that mysterious Black Forest.
It was home to terrifying mushrooms that made even insects tremble with fear. What magical properties did these mushrooms possess that warranted human guardianship? The Survey Gem was always kept close at hand; losing it would require compensation at full price—just like the mission tools mentioned in their last task—but this Survey Gem required 000 Reward Points.
The price was astonishingly high, and no matter what, their team currently could not afford the compensation. Therefore, they needed to take good care of it.
The forest was primarily located in the Northwest, a rather remote area where the native insects were generally stronger and more numerous.
If possible, a specialized hunter should be assigned to guard that mushroom. However, even hunters are human and cannot live alone in the forest.
Otherwise, they would become disconnected from the world. Sometimes, disconnection does not mean one chooses to withdraw from society; rather, society has unknowingly cast them aside.
In any case, this Hot Potato was no longer something anyone could willingly take on. Even with high Reward Points or expenses offered, no one accepted it.
Before long, the vehicle stopped at the edge of the forest, which indeed appeared to be in a state of decay.
Everywhere were withered trees, and on the crowns of those dark-leaved trees, strange Forest Pythons occasionally revealed their spotted bodies, looking particularly eerie.
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