Chapter 64: Going Out
Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Going Out
Ye Yun smiled and nodded. He could understand Zhou Mei’s surprise.
In the wastelands, weapons and equipment were scarce resources. Many people would fight to the death just to get their hands on a single firearm.
An administrator casually handing out weapons and gear like this was likely an extremely rare sight in the entire wasteland.
"Of course, these are for you."
"From now on, you’re a member of the shelter. Strengthening you is the same as strengthening the shelter."
"Besides, you’ll need this equipment and these weapons for your future explorations and battles."
If this were anywhere else, Zhou Mei would have definitely started to wonder if he had ulterior motives.
But right here, right now, she had no such suspicions.
Compared to a shelter that had survived since before the Cataclysm, a second-rate superhuman like her had nothing worth coveting.
Therefore, Zhou Mei didn’t doubt Ye Yun’s explanation.
Just as Ye Yun said, this equipment and these weapons were crucial for her survival in the shelter.
Moreover, she could sense the sincerity in Ye Yun’s words, which sparked a feeling of gratitude in her heart.
"Administrator, thank you. I’ll be sure to make good use of this equipment."
[Zhou Mei’s Loyalty +10]
Seeing the system notification, Ye Yun nodded in satisfaction.
’Looks like this Zhou Mei is a practical one. My lip service didn’t really work on her, but giving gifts? That hit the mark every time without a peep.’
Seeing her loyalty reach 77, Ye Yun could finally relax.
According to discussions in both public and private chat groups,
as long as a shelter member’s loyalty wasn’t below 60, there wouldn’t be any problems.
Of course, Ye Yun preferred to play it safe. ’60 seems a bit risky, but with 77, I don’t have to worry too much.’
Even if some unforeseen event caused her loyalty to drop, there would be a buffer.
Ye Yun waved his hand.
"You don’t have to thank me. You’ve earned this."
"Besides, I have faith in your abilities. With this gear, you’ll definitely play a vital role in the exploration team."
Ye Yun’s affirmation sent a wave of warmth through Zhou Mei’s heart.
In the wastelands, she had always been looked down upon because of the flaws in her superhuman ability.
Yet, Ye Yun had such trust in her strength. This moved her in a way she couldn’t quite explain.
"Administrator, don’t worry. I’ll be sure to do my best in the exploration team."
Ye Yun smiled and said no more.
"Alright, go get some rest for now. Starting tomorrow, you’ll be heading out with the exploration team."
"You can go ask Lina and Bena, or the other three bionoids, for more information."
"Get a good rest today and build up your energy."
"Yes, Administrator."
Zhou Mei gave a respectful bow, then headed for the dorms, clutching her new weapons and equipment.
Watching Zhou Mei’s retreating figure, a slight smile appeared on Ye Yun’s face.
He was very pleased with his new recruit. He believed Zhou Mei would definitely play an important role in the shelter.
Furthermore, Zhou Mei’s addition made the shelter’s human resources even more diverse.
Now the shelter had bionoids, ordinary humans, and a superhuman. The personnel roster was quite complete.
This filled Ye Yun with confidence for the future.
However, Ye Yun also knew that a powerful force was needed to secure this foundation.
So, after seeing Zhou Mei off, Ye Yun immediately began drafting the next day’s exploration plan.
He planned to have Zhou Mei move out with the exploration team to test her combat capabilities at night.
At the same time, he also had Bena and the three bionoids prepare for battle to handle any potential emergencies.
While Ye Yun was busy, Zhou Mei returned to her room.
She looked at the new weapons and equipment in her hands, her heart filled with excitement.
She never expected to receive such good treatment right after joining the shelter.
This made her feel a sense of gratitude toward Ye Yun and a sense of belonging to the shelter.
’I have to do my best here,’ she silently resolved. ’I can’t let the Administrator’s expectations down.’
「The night passed without incident. The next morning.」
After their brief time together yesterday, Zhou Mei and the others were clearly not as distant as before.
[Assessment Type: External Exploration]
[Assessing Mission Risk...]
[This is a 24-hour randomized exploration mission.]
[Assessment: White Item Probability 26%, Green Item Probability 68.985%, Blue Item Probability 5%, Purple Item Probability 0.015%. Risk Factor: 0.012%]
A risk factor of only 0.012%? Ye Yun was a little surprised.
He didn’t think it was high. On the contrary, this risk factor was incredibly low.
If this were just a 12-hour random exploration, this risk factor would actually be a bit high.
The team had gained a new member, and a superhuman at that. Normally, that should lower the risk.
But this was a 24-hour random exploration. Typically, the risk factor would skyrocket if the exploration team had to spend the night in the wild. Yet, this 24-hour mission’s risk factor was only 0.012%.
Compared to the previous risk factors that were in the double digits, this was exceptionally low.
It wasn’t hard for Ye Yun to guess the reason for this change. It was definitely because Zhou Mei had joined the team.
’It seems Zhou Mei is even more valuable than I imagined.’
However, it was Zhou Mei’s first time on an external exploration mission, and her first time working with the team.
Ye Yun didn’t want her spending the night outside on her very first mission. She needed time to adapt and ease into it.
[Assessment Type: External Exploration]
[Assessing Mission Risk...]
[This is a 12-hour randomized exploration mission.]
[Assessment: White Item Probability 49%, Green Item Probability 49.995%, Blue Item Probability 1%, Purple Item Probability 0.005%. Risk Factor: 0.0012%]
After rearranging the exploration mission and a brief introduction, the team set out.
「...」
Bena chuckled softly when he saw how tense Zhou Mei looked.
Hearing him laugh, Zhou Mei turned her head, a bit confused.
"No need to be so tense. There’s nothing too dangerous around the shelter. If you’re wound too tight, it can actually lower your alertness."
An awkward smile immediately appeared on Zhou Mei’s face.
This wasn’t her first time on this kind of exploration mission, but perhaps her eagerness to prove herself was making her act unnaturally.
"Understood, Captain Bena."
Bena quickly waved his hand.
"None of that ’captain’ business. There are only five of us in the exploration team. Just call me Bena."
Bena’s lighthearted banter finally helped Zhou Mei to relax.
As the two of them talked, the team had already entered a clearly abandoned neighborhood.