Chapter 44: Level 2 Vehicle – Storm Assault Tank

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Riye pondered for a moment, then typed a line of text into the screen.

[Tomorrow: I have never seen any level 2 items before. Has anyone encountered them? Are they much more powerful than level 1 items? Does anyone have any?]

The members all responded that they had not, while Vanguard reported that the only level 2 item they currently possessed was this city radio.

“Just as I suspected, these guys are definitely holding something back!” Riye thought to himself.

Although level 2 items were rare, they certainly weren’t completely absent. He had already seen three level 2 items during his time on Tomorrow.

He firmly believed these members must have some, and Vanguard’s possession was even more obvious.

He would never reveal something like city camouflage—a level 2 item—because it was extremely practical, essentially giving one an extra life in the wilderness.

After ending the call, Riye rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Since it was now clear there was a Predatory City Alliance existing within the city, the best choice for Tomorrow was to take detours like Vanguard’s group.

Although this would consume more fuel, at least it would be safer.

However...

He brought up the system panel and glanced at the remaining refresh time.

“New intelligence will refresh soon; waiting two or three more days won’t really matter,” he muttered to himself. “What if there are some extremely valuable resources in the city?”

Over the next two or three days, Riye halted his advance toward the city center.

Instead, he chose to roam the city outskirts and gather supplies.

When the new day arrived, fresh intelligence was updated.

[1. Gas station 5 kilometers southeast, currently with 45 units of fuel remaining. (Intel value: Common)]

[2. Survivor community 35 kilometers northwest, whose leader, after careful consideration, decided to lead members out of the city ruins to seek a livelihood. Due to limited convoy space and fuel, they abandoned half their motorcycles before departure—8 bikes in total. (Intel value: Excellent)]

[3. Within the city ruins exists a Predatory City Alliance named “Tarot,” consisting of 12 members. Seven members hunt in the city, while five have ventured to the giant forest. This alliance also possesses a level 2 city radio. (Intel value: Rare)]

[4. In half an hour, the wilderness boss “Sir Henry the Collector” will appear at the city center’s Life Park. This boss is neutral. Collect scattered goblin coins and precious artworks in the city and hand them over to him. Upon accumulating enough contribution points, rare items can be exchanged. Furthermore, offering him a certain amount of gold ore unlocks hidden exchange items. (Intel value: Outstanding)]

[5. Refreshing now... (Intel value: Epic)]

This was a classic combination: one common, one excellent, one rare, one outstanding, and one epic piece of intelligence.

Riye quickly analyzed the reports.

Forty-five units of fuel were a small but welcome amount, especially since Tomorrow now had a convoy and thus needed more fuel.

Eight motorcycles could be absorbed into the convoy to boost its strength, so this intel was valuable as well.

That the Predatory City Alliance “Tarot,” with 12 members, even possessed a level 2 city radio was troubling. This meant they could share intelligence and resources among themselves, coordinate seamlessly in battle, and divide tasks efficiently.

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This time, the wilderness boss had appeared—and was neutral. No matter what, he had to check out what treasures it might offer.

After the convoy returned with the collected fuel and motorcycles, Riye immediately boarded the number one convoy vehicle and set off for the Life Park in the city center.

Yes, he had no intention of bringing Tomorrow itself there. The city center was simply too dangerous, and the mobile city itself was a large target, easily detected.

In contrast, the convoy was much more covert and could retreat easily if discovered.

Before departure, Riye also took all the gold ore onboard Tomorrow with him.

As they ventured deeper into the city center, Riye saw more and more goblins, along with their trimmed fortresses, trenches, machine gun nests, and artillery positions.

Soon after, he finally spotted the goblin fortress.

The fortress stood majestically in the city center.

When the convoy entered Life Park, Sir Henry the Collector had already appeared.

This neutral wilderness boss was a diminutive goblin whose mount was an enormous, intimidating giant truck.

“Oh, guests so soon! Welcome, welcome!” He smiled as he rubbed his hands together, flashing a set of pearly white teeth. “By the way, I’m a noble goblin—don’t lump me in with those filthy, sleazy city goblins, or I’ll get angry...”

Sir Henry briefly explained his request.

Anyone could accept his commission: collect scattered goblin coins or precious artworks in the city and hand them over.

Turning in one goblin coin would earn one contribution point, while precious artworks ranged from 100 to 5,000 points.

Additionally, killing goblins or destroying their strongholds and fortresses would earn contribution points.

The points awarded depended on the target’s level—the higher the level, the more points earned.

Destroying a goblin mobile city or fortress would grant a full 2,000 contribution points.

Sir Henry quickly showed Riye a series of exchange items.

[Level 1 Defense Structure – Goblin Fortress Blueprint: 2,000 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 Crop Seed – Crystal Cabbage: 1,200 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 Firearm – Goblin Bandit Machine Gun Blueprint: 1,600 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 Artillery – Shadow Cannon Blueprint: 2,500 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 City Accessory – City Sail: 1,900 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 Weapon – Steam Crossbow: 2,200 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Level 1 Alloy: 10 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 2,000]

[Light Crystal / Lava Crystal / Frost Crystal / Wind-Eroded Crystal / Shadow Crystal: 2,000 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 5]

[Level 2 City Accessory – Universal Work Claw: 21,000 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

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Resources like coal, iron ore, and fuel were also for sale, priced between 1 and 5 contribution points per unit, with a maximum purchase quantity of 2,000.

Besides that, Sir Henry offered blueprints for ordinary-level items such as laptops, televisions, and showerheads.

When Riye pulled out one unit of gold ore, the goblin’s eyes lit up immediately, and he excitedly rubbed his hands together.

“Oh! How did you know I like this?”

“So, can you offer me any additional exchange items?” Riye asked.

Sir Henry shook his head gently.

“Honestly, my friend, if you want to impress me, that’s not nearly enough sincerity.”

Riye sighed inwardly.

There were currently 90 units of gold ore aboard Tomorrow. Gold ore was as valuable as rare minerals—not only a resource for crafting certain rare items but also something that could be sold directly for a good amount of credits.

“Since this is outstanding-level intelligence, I’ll just gamble!” he decided.

He handed over all his gold ore at once.

Sir Henry immediately embraced him enthusiastically.

“I gotta say, you really know how to play it, buddy! Naturally, I won’t shortchange you!”

With that, he revealed his hidden exchange items.

A level 2 vehicle parked inside the giant truck.

[Level 2 Vehicle – Assault Infantry Combat Vehicle “Storm”: 28,000 contribution points, redeemable quantity: 1]

[Vehicle Name: Assault Infantry Combat Vehicle “Storm”]

[Level: 2]

[Special Features: 1. High defense 2. Amphibious 3. Self-repair function (consumes iron ore)]

[This assault infantry combat vehicle’s weapons are:]

[Primary Weapon: Venomous Machine Cannon]

[Secondary Weapons: Rattlesnake Light Machine Gun, Long Gun Light Missile Launcher (can mount 2 missiles simultaneously)]

Riye was stunned upon seeing this.

“...There’s actually something this good?”