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When life becomes a chaotic mess, and nothing seems clear or in order, the best solution is to escape! Find a quiet place.
Lin Yuan decided to put aside everything related to the Troll and the suspected Punisher. He swore that if he ever caught that old bastard Troll, there would be no mercy!
"This is the situation: since you all refuse to leave the Troll Mercenary Team, from now on, you will all take on missions until that twenty million debt is repaid, or until I decide to call it off. What are you staring at? You all played a part in pushing me into this pit! A debt has its owner; if the Troll runs away, you can't escape either!"
This was Lin Yuan's first order after becoming the captain of the Troll Mercenary Team. His anger fueled this decision, but he also wanted to see how Lord J, Thomas, and Bison would react. He was quite displeased with the feeling of being toyed with. He suspected that there was some special relationship between the Troll Captain and Lord J, Thomas, and Bison; otherwise, why would they have signed such a long contract? Although he had a slight fondness for them, it wasn't something to be taken lightly!
As for the twenty million debt, to be honest, Lin Yuan didn't really care about it!
Once the mission list was distributed, Lin Yuan ordered Claire to allocate a Hover Heavy Shield Tank and two Assault Tanks. Together with the previous four tanks from the Troll Mercenary Team, they formed a new squad. He sent Lord J and his three companions out on missions. Given their strength, they could easily complete a series of tasks. If they managed to finish them all, they might just repay that twenty million Mechanical Coin debt—assuming nothing unexpected happened.
As for Lin Yuan himself, he chose to stay at the 478 Mine. There had been too many disturbances lately; he felt trapped by circumstances beyond his control. It was as if a dark hand was manipulating his every move, which left him with an uneasy feeling. He preferred his freedom over becoming a puppet controlled by others!
However, things seemed to quiet down after that. In the following days, Lord J, Thomas, Bison, and Fat Three diligently completed their missions without any mistakes. The twenty million debt was being repaid quickly because each mission's reward ranged from one hundred thousand to two hundred thousand Mechanical Coins. As long as they had strength, it wasn't difficult to accomplish tasks—especially with someone like Lord J around who could handle them alone. Who knew why that old bastard Troll insisted on making life so miserable?
As for the Electrician and the other ten new recruits who were essentially cannon fodder mercenaries, they were doing just fine. Although they were called upon daily for tasks, they seemed content with their situation. However, this did not alleviate Lin Yuan's suspicions about them—especially regarding the Electrician.
Thus, he remained at the 478 Mine, finding joy in disassembling and assembling tanks daily. No tank escaped his meticulous attention.
In addition to this, Lin Yuan gained quite a reputation at the 478 Mine. Miners flocked to him for assembly work, and his collection of Byproduct Ore increased day by day.
However, Lin Yuan was wise enough to know not to flaunt his wealth or skills too openly; he understood that fame could attract unwanted attention. Therefore, he never assembled Energy Engine components for others—only minor repairs—because the Energy Engine System was one of Mechanical City's core technologies. Even though his assembled Energy Engines were only e+, they could still stir up significant trouble.
In this way, Lin Yuan's reputation grew loud among miners and lower-tier mercenaries but was dismissed by higher-tier ones.
Yet through this method, Lin Yuan unknowingly achieved several of his goals.
The first objective was to build rapport with g-715 Sub-base, which meant gaining reputation. Although this wasn’t a game, reputation could still be cultivated. Lord J and his three companions completed daily missions, earning not only substantial Mechanical Coins but also significant boosts to their reputation.
Having a high reputation equated to having a home field advantage on RZ Planet. After all, this was the territory of g-715 Sub-base. If he were to achieve a high reputation, even if he encountered difficulties and sought help from g-715 Sub-base in the future, he would be warmly welcomed. Conversely, if he made any minor mistakes, g-715 Sub-base would likely turn a blind eye.
This was the benefit of having a home field.
The second objective was to remain patient and not act recklessly. Lin Yuan understood that his previous victory over the Kangaroo Team and Wild Boar Team, along with putting the Crow Mercenary Team in a difficult position, might seem impressive, but it also placed him in a precarious spotlight. The Falcon was correct; many medium-sized Mercenary Teams and even some larger ones had likely taken notice of him.
After all, that battle had been too bizarre. If one were to analyze all the details carefully, it wouldn’t be hard to guess the trump card Lin Yuan relied on.
This was dangerous but unavoidable. Whether it was the Hurricane Hammer or the peculiar invisibility, both posed risks. The Hurricane Hammer might be less concerning, but that strange invisibility could easily lead people to think of the Shadow Stalker. If that seemingly weak Electrician was sent by some faction as an observer, they might be trying to determine whether he possessed an invisibility device!
This would inevitably attract another danger: Sir Jones 150!
Lin Yuan hadn’t forgotten about the quasi-Shadow Stalker he had killed—Sour Thorn. He had been confident at the time that Sir Jones 150 wouldn’t link Sour Thorn’s death back to him. However, that strange battle would surely catch the attention of the hidden Sir Jones 150.
With no other options left, Lin Yuan decided to adopt a strategy of concealment while letting Lord J and his unfortunate companions deal with the troubles left behind by that old rascal Troll! Meanwhile, he would use this time to continue growing stronger.
Under these two objectives, Lin Yuan’s third goal became much simpler: to collect Byproduct Ore from rz Crystal. Ever since he learned about the value of these Byproduct Ores, he had decided to gather them in large quantities. His method of causing a ruckus proved effective; so far, he had collected one kilogram of refined Mixed Accompanying Ore. This amount was enough to raise his Mechanical Body’s Enhancement Level by ten points.
Strength was the ultimate truth; no matter what schemes or tricks existed, they were useless in the face of overwhelming power.
Three months passed. When Lord J and his three companions finally turned their negative assets of twenty million into positive team assets of five hundred thousand, Lin Yuan had advanced to level f7.
This was a promising sign; his Intellect had merged with his Mechanical Body at a rate of 1%. His Intelligence Level increased by 14 points, and his Auditory Radar reached level seven with an accurate coverage distance of ten meters. He could generate twelve Three-Dimensional Projection images per second, and his Civic Induction Transmission Rate reached 0.04.
Most importantly, including the Modification Points earned from completing assembly tasks and those exchanged using Invisible Reputation and Merit Points, he now possessed twelve Modification Points once again. This accumulation was significant! These points could not only facilitate rapid and perfect modifications to his Mechanical Body but also allow for quick repairs during battles and restoration of Health Points—an essential tool for any kind of conflict or emergency situation.
Knowing the miraculous nature of this thing, Lin Yuan was now accumulating resources as much as possible, avoiding using them unless absolutely necessary. As for the modifications to his Mechanical Body, he relied entirely on his own assembly skills.
This was his trump card!
"Wooden Child, mission Z-17 has been successfully completed. The reward is 1.5 million Mechanical Coins, and our reputation at G-715 Sub-base is at 0 points. Once we reach 0 points, we will become the model team for this year's G-715 Sub-base missions. Haven't you calmed down your grievances yet? This doesn't align with our Troll Squad's tradition of being low-key..."
"Shut up! Thomas, the captain now is me, not that old troll. We’ve paid off that twenty million debt, but you still need to earn back the salaries you owe from the past twelve Mechanical Years. Don't you even care about those shiny Mechanical Coins?"
"Oh! This is ridiculous, Wooden Child, Wood Boss! We can't just give up on our owed salaries! We haven't had a break for three consecutive months! You don't know; every night, those lingering shadows are stalking us. Even that Electrician is acting all strange; I suspect he’s a spy!"
"No way! You won't get a break until you raise the G-715 Sub-base reputation above the 00-point red line. At that point, if you encounter any danger, you'll be qualified to call for support from the G-715 Sub-base's Battle Machines. That's it!"
Lin Yuan cut off the communication, but he couldn't help but smirk inwardly. The timing was just right; those lurking in the shadows could no longer hold back their movements. This was a perfect opportunity to take them all out at once. His 00-point reputation at the G-715 Sub-base served as a protective umbrella under which he could act recklessly and unleash carnage!
Many foolish individuals would only remember not to provoke those they shouldn't by experiencing brutal methods of intimidation.
However, before that, he needed to handle another matter. Lin Yuan toyed with a black disc in his Mechanical Arms; it belonged to the Troll Squad's legacy. He didn't believe that the old troll would dare not show up. If he didn't provide a reasonable explanation, then he might as well forfeit control of the Troll Squad! (To be continued.)
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