Otherworld Advance Team-Chapter 47 - 43 Preparation_1

47: Chapter 43: Preparation_1

47 -43: Preparation_1

The next day, the five of them entered the simulator to select their combat gear.

The headquarters had provided them with adventurer outfits in the complete Otherworld style, but according to Wang Xu, these garments were all woven from high molecular textiles, which in principle could resist cuts and stabs from ordinary swords.

Combined with a few defense runes stamped on them, they were said to be able to withstand the shooting of handgun bullets at close range.

However, this was already quite outstanding, considering this was just a thin piece of clothing.

After confirming everyone’s size, the headquarters immediately started tailoring their outfits.

Next was the selection of weapons.

There were several requirements for the weapon selection.

First, they could not select weapons of their national standard, and they should avoid using weapons as much as possible that are restricted by the principle of Otherworld weapons export.

In the UN Security Council approved principle on the export of Otherworld weapons in 2033, the restriction principle of weapons was clearly defined.

For the firearms, weapons developed after the 1980s should not be exported.

Automatic and semi-automatic weapons could only be exported to the nobility and the military, and could not be sold to civilians.

Seeing everyone’s hesitation, Luo’er decided to take the initiative and select the equipment for everyone.

“Hu Daoke!” Having received Luo’er’s order, Hu Daoke stood up.

“Present!”

“You’re the support hand in the team, so you should be equipped with suppression weapons like the light machine gun.

Considering our need for long-time operations and load considerations, I have chosen the minimi7.62 caliber light machine gun for you.

Do you have any objections?”

“No,” Hu Daoke said loudly, and added at the end, “As long as it can shoot, it’s fine.”

Luo’er sighed and said, “In the Otherworld, our ammunition is limited, so we can’t always fire like this.”

“Oh!”

“Cheng Ziang, as a close combatant, it’s natural that you choose a sword or similar weapon.

Considering that our operation environment might be in the wilderness, the sword you choose should be somewhat short.

So, I’ve picked this one for you.

What do you think?” Luo’er said, choosing a straight blade for him.

Cheng Ziang looked at it.

It was a ring-hilt knife.

Although the blade was slightly short, it looked incredibly sharp.

So, he nodded in satisfaction.

“Any others requirements?” Luo’er asked.

“Can I have throwing knives?”

“Can you use throwing knives?” Luo’er couldn’t help but ask.

“You underestimated me!”

“Alright, then ten throwing knives would be enough, right?”

“Hmm!” He nodded again contentedly.

“Also,” Luo’er suddenly thought of something, “Equip a pistol as well, as a support weapon.”

“I don’t need a pistol!” Cheng Ziang decisively rejected.

“No, you need it!” Luo’er insisted, “When facing an opponent you don’t want to fight at close range, the pistol at your waist is your best ally.”

“Alright!” Cheng Ziang compromised.

“Baiyue!” Luo’er turned to her.

“I know what you want, so let me choose for you directly!” Luo’er suggested.

“Hmm!” Baiyue gave a rare grunt.

“Turn this M70 hunting gun into a sniper rifle, should there be any problem?” Luo’er turned his head and asked Wang Xu.

“Piece of cake.

Not to mention turning it into a sniper rifle, even transforming it into an anti-equipment rifle wouldn’t be a problem!” Wang Xu said with a smile.

“Then it’s settled!” Luo’er nodded with satisfaction.

During the previous operations, he found that Baiyue seemed to have a particular fondness for the sleek looking hunting gun, so he took the initiative to choose this weapon for her.

However, after choosing Baiyue’s sniper rifle, Luo’er was a bit stumped.

Considering Baiyue’s body type, it was basically impossible for her to carry another long gun.

And when facing unexpected situations, relying solely on the equipped handgun seemed ineffective.

Seemingly seeing Luo’er’s hesitation, Wang Xu stepped forward and said, “If you guys need a weapon that is compact yet powerful, I do have a good choice.”

With that, he selected a weapon from the weapons column that looked like a revolver.

Although it was similar to a revolver in appearance, Luo’er could assert that this was not a revolver.

Its appearance was quite strange.

The barrel had no opening and beneath the barrel was a sharp dagger.

So rather than calling it a handgun, it was more of a gunblade.

“What is it?”

“Magic Crystal Pistol!” Wang Xu gestured as he announced.

“Isn’t it the conceptual weapon that only exists in the Virtual Battlefield?” Luo’er asked skeptically.

“Absolutely not, Otherworld Weapons Research Center has created a prototype.” Wang Xu waved the Magic Crystal Pistol in his hand and said, “Let me demonstrate its power to you.”

With that, he aimed the gun and pulled the trigger.

Contrary to expectation, the gun did not recoil, but from its muzzle, a cone-shaped cluster of dense ice spikes burst and sped forward.

In an instant, the area the gun was pointed at was covered with crystal-like ice spikes.

“This weapon uses mechanical magic crystal.

The crystal serves as the energy source, and its energy is activated by the hammer striking the passive Rune.

The resulting magic is then discharged through the gun barrel.” Despite Wang Xu’s complicated explanation, Luo’er recognized this as a valuable item.

“Has this gun been mass-produced?” Luo’er asked eagerly.

“You wish!

For now, there are only four of these prototypes in the Weapon Research Center.

They plan to hand over two of them to you for field testing, which can help their subsequent improvements.”

Wang Xu’s words gave Luo’er a reassurance.

“Two is good enough.

Let’s give one to Moumou and one to Yue’er.”

“Luo’er, aren’t you interested?” Tangmo asked.

“I don’t need it.

I need a specialty gun that can be equipped with a silencer for stealth operations,” Luo’er analyzed.

“Moreover,” Luo’er continued, “for my primary weapon, I plan to choose the 7.62 caliber AK series automatic rifle.”

“This old gun?

Are you sure?” Wang Xu asked incredulously.

“Sure!” Luo’er nodded confidently.

“Why?”

“Based on what I know, there have been approximately 5 million AK series rifles introduced into Otherworld.

Many adventurers equip this kind of rifle, thus using such a weapon can better blend into the crowd.”

“Whatever, as long as you guys are used to it,” Wang Xu said nonchalantly.

Luo’er had always used this weapon in previous operations, so there was no point in forcing a change.

Once the weapons were decided, the academy sent the specifications to Northern Heavy Industries for customization, after which the pieces would be sent to the Otherworld Weapons Research Center for Rune inscriptions.

Finally, they would be secretly transported into the Otherworld Gate.

Luo’er and the others could use them immediately upon arrival in Otherworld.

This process would take approximately a month, during which Luo’er and his team needed to undergo specialized training about Otherworld.

Firstly, they had to cease using their native language and communicate in Tasta, a monotone language and phonetic script commonly used by the Otherworld Human Race.

Additionally, due to the circumstances in Otherworld, the academy heavily trained them in horsemanship, a crucial form of rapid transportation in Otherworld.

After a month of rigorous training, they were ready to embark on the battlefield of Otherworld as per the plan.

At noon that day, all five members were required to undergo disguises.

Luo’er’s black hair was dyed blonde to match his chiseled features, and his emerald-green eyes were covered with colored contact lenses to lower his conspicuousness.

Tangmo’s dark red hair was also dyed black as per instructions to complement her oriental facial features.

As for Baiyue, following Luo’er’s request, no action was taken.

She was just told to cover her hair.

When preparations were completed, it was already late at night.

The military vehicle was waiting.

After everyone got on, the heavily guarded convoy slowly left the academy, drove through Haiya Town, and finally reached the border of the military prohibited area.

The border was barricaded with concrete walls and high-voltage barbed wire.

The convoy was stopped by an iron gate.

Fully armed soldiers kept vigilant watch over the surroundings.

Only after the gatekeepers triple-checked the access information and confirmed its validity did they salute and allow passage.

The convoy slowly drove out of the encirclement.

Luo’er watched as they gradually distanced themselves from the fence.

After a sigh of relief, he felt an unfamiliar sense of relaxation but thinking of Luo Qishan, who was still alone within, his nose tingled and he sneezed.

“What’s wrong Luo’er, are you carsick?” Tangmo, sitting beside him, asked as she noticed the slight redness in Luo’er’s eyes.

“I’m fine, just not used to the smell in the car.” Luo’er shook his head, concealing his vulnerability.

“Goodbye…” Luo’er couldn’t help but turn around, look at the disappearing Haiya Academy in the night, and murmured in his heart, “But can we meet again?”

The vehicle traversed the wide-open fields, the croaking of frogs in the distance.

Shadows of palm trees swept by on the roadside.

Only after leaving Haiya Town did Luo’er realize how desolate it was.

The number of people was scarce, a stark contrast to the bustling academy.

The convoy drove on the spacious airport road with hardly any vehicles in sight.

Any occasional vehicles were blocked by the police cars escorting front and back.

To safely get the five out of Haiya Town and onboard the plane, headquarters had coordinated with local law enforcement for assistance.

Soon, the convoy arrived at Phoenix Airport.

After a smooth handover, everyone boarded the aircraft.

It was a charter plane.

Apart from the five of them, there were several officials from headquarters on board, tasked with escorting them safely to the Otherworld Gate.

At night, the Otherworld Gate’s customs department was closed, so they could only proceed in daytime.

After delivering them to Ulysses City, they had to secretly escort the five to the country’s garrison zone to prevent any sabotage by hostile forces.

After spending a night resting on the plane, at dawn, the aircraft took off, heading for the location of the Otherworld Gate—Australia.