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Weapon Store.
The weapons here had indeed undergone significant changes since the last visit. For instance, the Alchemical Equipment had evolved at a much faster pace than before. Additionally, the Alchemical Weapon that had caught his attention last time was now on sale at a discount, with substantial adjustments made to its stability and output characteristics. The recoil had also been significantly reduced, making these weapons feel quite different from their original versions.
However, compared to many conventional weapons, these were undoubtedly much stronger. Yet, he knew that within the current team, very few were equipped with Alchemical Equipment. This suggested that there must be many unknown flaws associated with these Alchemical Equipment, otherwise such excellent weapons would not be overlooked.
Freyr pondered whether the firepower configuration truly required a significant interval, perhaps ten times slower than the adjustment for a Sniper Rifle. A controller of Alchemical Equipment from a team he later contacted explained some detailed coordination during missions. His presence often hindered the team because his carrying capacity surpassed that of a sniper.
Moreover, there was only one shot aimed at a critical point, leaving no room for error. With such determination, it was a choice of success or death. The team had to cut off their escape routes and leave all problems in his hands. If he failed, the entire team would meet their demise. However, the only advantage of using such Alchemical Equipment was the maximum assurance of safety; injuries during missions were less frequent, and dangerous tasks required cooperation among team members.
This was likely the team's helplessness, and Freyr felt quite helpless himself for choosing such a difficult role. He often witnessed new companions sacrificing themselves to cover his actions, succeeding in their missions but ultimately succumbing to excessive blood loss. A normal person would bleed too; others thought so as well. In such situations, if coordination within the team faltered, it could easily lead to a loss of focus during missions. Once trapped in this dead end with their escape routes cut off, the outcome was evidently bleak.
"This is an Alchemical Weapon," Ross said, pressing his face against the glass display and breathing heavily as he gazed at the equipment with a greedy expression.
Such behavior was rare; Freyr observed Ross's infatuation with the gun and realized he must really want to take it home. However, Freyr would ultimately dissuade him from that idea. The team did not have the capability to support an Alchemical Equipment controller; it would place too great a burden on everyone else.
"Cough cough cough, sometimes it's best just to look and not get trapped in a dead end," Freyr immediately replied, clearly addressing Ross's current thoughts. There was no way they could afford to buy something that would be useless and then return it at a steep cost. Although the team could manage financially, they could not bear the expense of such a weapon. Moreover, if they attempted to return it, the manager would only accept it back at one-third of its original cost; even if they paid for it and wanted to return it immediately afterward, that would be impossible.
"I'm just looking," Ross said dreamily as he gazed at the Alchemical Equipment, his fascination fading away.
Meanwhile, others stood by watching; they had no intention of selecting weapons anymore. Except for Relock needing special sniper bullets—the bullets for the Gauss Sniper Rifle were unique and performed well—they could not be mass-produced and could only be purchased with Reward Points, calculated by boxes.
Duan Shuai was browsing in the exhibition area for conventional firearms, likely wanting to check out all available guns, especially one resembling a Wild Chicken Neck, even though such weapons were quickly disappearing from the battlefield.
However, the power of this gun was still a topic of conversation among many soldiers in the army. Although it was an old weapon, they all wanted to test its might. For dealing with insects, these weapons were more than sufficient, but it would be a different story when it came to executing missions.
Then there was the Submachine Gun, a weapon that held two hundred rounds in a magazine. This type of weapon could also fire single shots and had a scope. Upon seeing this, Duan Shuai quickly picked up the gun and slung it around his neck. He initially intended to test the gun's performance, but when he pulled the trigger, he discovered that it wouldn't fire. To his dismay, he found that the magazine was empty.
It turned out that magazines had to be purchased separately. Some firearms were quite expensive, relying on scraps to be disassembled and sold for parts. This situation was indeed awkward.
Moreover, the prices were exorbitant, primarily because materials were hard to come by. Engineering teams had to venture deep into the Zerg's territory to search for resources, often encountering ambushes along the way. Recently, these insects seemed to have gained intelligence, understanding how to set traps, although they still couldn't match humans in direct confrontation.
If this continued, it would become problematic. The scarcity of metals was becoming a significant issue; aside from mining in their territory, they were quickly running out of resources. Soon enough, they might have to pawn even their cooking pots as military supplies. Without metal materials, they couldn't manufacture ammunition, which was essential for defense.
Although they were also trying to replace conventional weapons with alternative energy weapons, they still relied heavily on Nano Metal for the time being. In the next decade or so, there would undoubtedly be an unprecedented peak in demand for it. Many were contemplating whether they should seize a city to alleviate the shortage of Nano Metal.
Returning to the Submachine Gun, ammunition was indispensable. The consumption of bullets from this gun was substantial; what seemed like enough at first would run out quickly during combat.
The others weren't just standing around either; they began selecting Defensive Vests and similar protective gear. The Protective Gear they had on was clearly outdated. They had been fortunate not to suffer severe damage during previous missions thanks to it.
Once these protective items became useless, they could be sold off; after all, any remaining value could help replenish their ammunition supply. The next step was to equip everyone with a Storage Ring. Sometimes this item could save lives; carrying heavy backpacks put immense pressure on each team member's mobility. Therefore, they wouldn't pack too much into their bags—mostly food and simple climbing tools like ropes.
Heavier equipment would be stored in the rings while Duan Shuai continued his selection process for quite some time. He took great care in choosing his weapons and even had specific standards for grenades and a type of destroyer’s Muzzle.
(Chapter End)
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