#42 - Chapter 42: First Collection of Crystal Cores
"This time is different, you go! Come back to me after the mission is completed. Remember, no removing the headgear!" Yan Zhengping said.
"Yes!"
Mapo Village is the closest village to the headquarters, only a 15-minute drive away.
3 hours later...
"Report!"
"Enter!"
Rong Po walked in excitedly.
"Commander, where did you get this outfit? Get us a few hundred more sets for Zhan Feng!"
"Hmph! Weren't you looking unwilling just now?" Yan Zhengping said, squinting.
"Hehe, Commander, it was my dog eyes that didn't recognize gold inlaid with jade! Don't hold it against me. You see..." Rong Po looked at him expectantly.
"This outfit isn't cheap! I had to use my old face to get these 100 sets on credit." Yan Zhengping shook his head.
"Commander, don't try to fool me. I know that there's nowhere to spend money outside now. You can give him as much as he wants!" Rong Po wasn't fooled.
"Hmph! You're too smart! This stuff can't be bought with money." Yan Zhengping glanced at him and continued.
"Then what do you use to buy it?" Rong Po didn't understand.
"Crystals!" Yan Zhengping replied.
"Crystals? What are crystals?" Rong Po continued to ask.
"Did you bring back the zombie's head?" Yan Zhengping asked.
"Yes, we brought it back. It's in the quarantine area." Rong Po replied.
"Let's go, over there." Yan Zhengping stood up, put on his military cap, and walked out.
Rong Po followed closely behind.
A platoon that had gone out to perform a mission was waiting in the quarantine area, all craning their necks to look.
When they saw the commander coming, everyone hurriedly stood at attention and saluted.
Behind them, a hundred zombie heads were piled together, looking a bit creepy.
"Commander, don't get too close." Rong Po protected Yan Zhengping, reminding him.
Although the virus is not transmitted through the air, it's better to be safe than sorry.
"It's okay. You guys go over there, use your daggers to cut open the back of their heads, and see if there's anything special." Yan Zhengping ordered.
"Yes!"
The soldiers, one by one, took out their daggers and began searching.
"Report, Commander, a discovery!"
"Report, Commander, a discovery!"
...
"Well, put all the things you dug out over here and count them." Yan Zhengping said.
In a minute or two, all the crystals were gathered.
"Report, Commander! Counted, a total of 98." A soldier reported.
"Commander, is this the crystal you were talking about just now?" Rong Po asked.
"Yes!"
"Comrades, the things you just dug out are called crystals. According to reliable sources, zombies that have been zombified for more than 15 days will form such crystals in the back of their heads. In the future, when you are eliminating zombies, collect these crystals as much as possible." Yan Zhengping said.
"Yes!" Everyone responded.
"Commander, can this thing be exchanged for the black clothes we're wearing?" Rong Po was still concerned about the equipment.
Yan Zhengping ignored him and continued loudly:
"The black clothes you are wearing are called the Guardian 1 Combat Suit. Everyone has performed a mission. Let's talk about your feelings!"
"Report, Commander, this outfit is amazing. The zombie bit down, but it didn't break through."
"Report, Commander, my arm was scratched. Look, the outside of the clothes is broken, but the inside is intact."
"Report, Commander, the clothes are very light to wear and do not hinder body movement at all."
"Report, Commander, this headgear looks like a terrorist. Can it be made to look better?"
...
Everyone spoke one after another.
Most people were talking about the advantages, the only issue was that it looked like a terrorist...
"Comrades, everyone knows. During this period, in the battle with zombies, our sacrifices have been serious. Many soldiers have clearly suffered only minor injuries, but they have helplessly closed their eyes! The reason is that our equipment is not good, and it cannot protect our soldiers. Therefore, I ordered everyone to prohibit hunting zombies unless necessary." Yan Zhengping paused here and continued:
"But now the situation is different! We have combat suits, and we have the confidence to fight zombies! Many people complain that the headgear is too ugly! What is that called? That's called ignorance! Without all-round protection, you are weak chickens in front of zombies, not even weak chickens!"
"From today, only soldiers equipped with this combat suit can go out on missions. Those who don't have it, stay in the barracks obediently!"
"Report!" Rong Po shouted loudly.
"Speak!"
"Commander, you haven't said how many crystals this combat suit needs!"
Rong Po asked in front of everyone to let everyone know that there was a price to pay for getting this outfit.
"This combat suit is not cheap, these crystals on the ground can only be exchanged for one." Yan Zhengping replied.
Rong Po breathed a sigh of relief, it was cheaper than he thought.
This is only one crystal for going out for an hour or so. If they take the brothers out every day, everyone will soon have clothes.
Like a snowball, the more people with equipment, the faster the speed of collecting crystals.
Anyway, with this awesome equipment to protect them, the zombies can't do anything to them.
