Colonial Suit

There was still some distance to the mercenary branch. Blood瞳 now had plenty of time to rest, so he began to wander around the spacecraft.

Since he had obtained the status of a vassal, his movements were no longer restricted. Along the way, he encountered many attendants who respectfully retreated to the side and bowed when they saw Blood瞳. After walking for a while, Blood瞳 realized he didn't understand anything, so he casually beckoned an attendant to show him around.

As they walked, the attendant explained things to Blood瞳. Only then did Blood瞳 learn that the spacecraft he was on was called "Dart," and it wasn't an ordinary spacecraft. It was standard equipment for every cosmic mercenary. The Dart had no weapons; its purpose was to quickly transport cosmic mercenaries to designated locations. A Dart was only three hundred meters long and shaped like a willow leaf. It was extremely fast in space and had excellent maneuverability in the atmosphere.

According to standard equipment, the Dart had a service team of fifty people, including the pilot, dedicated to serving one cosmic mercenary. Depending on the level of the cosmic mercenary, they would carry five to fifty vassals to complete missions together. However, generally, few people brought so many because the mortality rate of vassals was very high. Once a vassal died, the impact on the cosmic mercenary was also very great.

So, generally speaking, cosmic mercenaries preferred to fight alone rather than bring vassals.

In the narrow passage, Blood瞳 followed the attendant for a while and suddenly saw several special partitions with oval metal balls embedded in them. He couldn't help but ask curiously, "What are these?"

"This…" The attendant looked at him with a complicated expression, then explained, "These are assault pods. We call them coffins."

"Why?"

"Because they are the assault vehicles used by mercenaries during missions. They have no weapons, and the impact during landing is enormous. Because they are designed specifically for mercenaries, if vassals use them…"

The attendant didn't continue, but Blood瞳 understood what he meant. Cosmic mercenaries were all battle-hardened experts, and their physical fitness was naturally not comparable to ordinary vassals. These vehicles were designed for assault, so to accommodate defense and speed, adaptability would definitely be sacrificed. Mercenaries could ignore the impact with their powerful bodies, but vassals would suffer. This could be understood from its nickname.

However, seeing this kind of vehicle, Blood瞳 thought of the meteor that fell from the sky. Presumably, Scorpion rode in one of these back then.

What domineering equipment.

Without strength, even sitting in it would be fatal, right?

Next, Blood瞳 followed the attendant to visit several other places. It was his first time on a spaceship, so he was naturally interested in everything. The attendant didn't mind the trouble and explained everything to him one by one until they approached a special alloy door and stopped. The attendant said seriously to Blood瞳, "We can't go any further."

"Why?"

"The equipment room is ahead. The armors of the adults are stored there. Without permission, no one can approach."

"Oh." Blood瞳 glanced at the alloy door in front.

Seeming to notice that his expression was a little off, the attendant said to him again, "Lord Blood瞳, please don't worry. When we arrive at the branch, you will naturally be equipped with a set of equipment. Lord Hanser will pay for it for you."

"Pay? What do you mean?"

"Oh, it's like this. Because the relationship between mercenaries and headquarters is an employment system, the headquarters cannot directly issue orders to mercenaries, but only release them in the form of missions. Commercialization is also implemented in terms of resources. So, in addition to the most basic equipment, mercenaries must pay Star Coins to obtain resources. Vassal equipment belongs to this part."

"I see." Blood瞳 nodded. Just as he was about to turn around and leave, he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, are Zero and Heng also on this Dart?"

"Of course. After they were rescued by Lord Hanser, they have been receiving treatment. It's just that their physique isn't as strong as yours. They are still unconscious. My lord, you must be a remarkable strength-type ability user. It's the first time I've seen someone who can heal so quickly from such serious injuries," the attendant replied respectfully, his eyes full of undisguised admiration.

Blood瞳 smiled slightly without explaining. He was certainly not a strength-type ability user, but he possessed a symbiote, and the enhanced cells had already modified his body. In terms of strength and recovery alone, he was already close to the level of a cosmic mercenary. Just like the assault pod just now, Blood瞳 believed that he could use it too.

The tour ended here. Although there were still some places he hadn't gone, Blood瞳 decided to give up. Anyway, he would have plenty of time in the future. The top priority now was to replenish his energy. Because of the continuous battles last time, his physical strength was severely depleted, and he urgently needed a large amount of food to replenish it.

When he said he needed food, the attendant led him into a simply decorated restaurant where a chef was already waiting, asking Blood瞳 what type of food he needed. Blood瞳 briefly inquired and found that most of the food provided here was high in calories, so he ordered some casually.

The chef was quick, and soon brought the food Blood瞳 needed. Blood瞳 immediately began to devour it at the table. He still ate voraciously, but the people here were obviously used to it and turned a blind eye to Blood瞳's terrifying appetite, just constantly bringing food up.

Blood瞳 ate this meal for a full hour. After swallowing the last piece of roasted meat, he finally let out a long sigh of relief, a rare look of satisfaction on his face.

The food here was excellent, not only pollution-free but also extremely rich in energy. If such food were taken to the Seventh World, only the lords would be able to enjoy it. But here, it was just ordinary rations for mercenaries. After eating this meal, Blood瞳 realized how huge the gap between civilizations was and why everyone yearned for the world of advanced civilizations.

After finishing his meal, Blood瞳 returned to his room. The space in the Dart wasn't large, so the living space for service personnel was very narrow. Only combat personnel could have their own cabins. Blood瞳 also obtained one because of his vassal status.

The cabin wasn't big, but it was very clean. The white sheets were something Blood瞳 had never seen before in his life. He plunged onto the bed and fell asleep.

This time, Blood瞳 didn't enter the dream battlefield again. Perhaps because he was too tired, he slept very soundly until a slight crackling sound came from the door. Only then did he suddenly open his eyes and reflexively grab in the direction of the sound.

"My lord! It's me!" A panicked voice came from his ear. Only then did Blood瞳 see clearly that the person who came in was the attendant who had led the way for him, and his palm was already gripping his neck.

The attendant's eyes were full of panic and fear. He had probably never been so close to death in his life. He was so scared that he couldn't even speak steadily. Blood瞳 smiled apologetically and released his palm. This was an instinctive reaction he had developed in the apocalypse, and it was difficult to control.

"I'm very sorry."

"It's… it's okay…" The attendant stammered in response, the fear in his eyes still lingering. He had never seen such a sensitive person. Blood瞳's reaction to danger was almost like an animal instinct. The attendant had no doubt that if he had spoken even a little later, he would have died at Blood瞳's hands.

It seems that Lord Hanser has found another remarkable vassal… This lord will definitely become a cosmic mercenary.

The attendant thought to himself, and a look of adoration appeared on his face. He became even more respectful to Blood瞳.

"My lord… Lord Hanser asked me to inform you that we are about to arrive. He invites you to the preparation cabin."

"Understood, lead the way." Blood瞳 nodded and returned to his calm and unwavering attitude. After briefly tidying up, he walked out of the room under the attendant's lead and soon arrived in a spacious cabin.

The bald man was already waiting here. Seeing Blood瞳 arrive, he laughed, "Not bad, these clothes suit you well. It seems you were born to be a warrior."

"Thank you, my lord."

"Alright, don't be so polite." Hanser waved his hand. "I called you here not to exchange pleasantries with you. We are about to arrive at the mercenary branch. Before that, I think you need to know something."

"Please speak, my lord."

"Well… it's nothing much. I think the attendants will tell you the ordinary rules. But what I want to remind you is to be careful of provocations from other mercenaries."

"What do you mean?"

"The tempers of cosmic mercenaries are naturally not good, and everyone has all sorts of quirks. You are a newcomer, and they might bully you. But at this time, you have to be careful and try to avoid conflicts with them. If it's really unavoidable, you can come to me, and I will stand up for you." Hanser snorted coldly. "In any case, I am a Meteor Warrior, and they will at least give me some face. But one thing I must say in advance is that if it's a provocation from a vassal, it will be difficult for me to intervene. You have to deal with these things yourself."

"Yes, my lord." Blood瞳 replied respectfully, his expression calm and unwavering.

The ranking of cosmic mercenaries is very strict, starting from the lowest Trainee Mercenary, followed by Meteor, Falling Star, Comet, Planet, and Star Warrior. Each level represents a huge difference in strength. Hanser is actually a Falling Star Warrior, which shows how powerful he is.

Blood瞳's attitude made Hanser feel good, and he nodded with satisfaction. "But you don't have to worry. Generally, the strength of vassals isn't very strong. If you are as outstanding as Zero said, then these are not problems. The only thing you need to be careful about is some guys who are about to become Trainee Mercenaries. They are all veterans who have been through countless battles, and you, as a newcomer, can't deal with them. If it's really unavoidable, just return to the ship. They won't dare to come in."

"Yes, I understand," Blood瞳 replied calmly as before.

At the same time, a soft prompt sounded from the ship's AI.

"Target reached, entering the predetermined route, preparing to dock…"