Chapter 81 - Decadent

Zi Qing carefully examined it, then asked Su Mo, “Are the parameters accurate?”

“Ninety-five percent accurate.

If you need more detailed parameters and state, we’ll have to record some images later,”

replied Su Mo simply.

“Hmm, based on what you’ve drawn, this should be a light patrol ship.”

“That’s what I think too.

The problem is that we don’t know how to operate it.

I’ve discussed it with Lin Zinuo and thought of asking you to teach us,”

Su Mo briefly explained.

“This kind of ship should be relatively easy to pilot for people in our profession.

But for you, the operation will be very difficult.

For any qualified captain, the training period is measured in years, and at the very least would take several months even if rushed,”

Zi Qing said sternly to Su Mo.

“Then it’s impossible.”

Despair involuntarily sunk to the bottom of Su Mo’s heart.

“Not necessarily.

It is unrealistic to completely master a ship and become a qualified captain in a short period of time.

However, we might be able to make a push, have an intensive learning session, and there may still be hope to get it moving,”

Zi Qing explained.

“Alright, I’ll send a message to Zinuo,”

Su Mo nodded.

“Don’t rush.

In addition to teaching you how to pilot, that ship has been abandoned for so long, whether it can even start up is a problem.

If it’s broken, even if you learn to pilot, it won’t be of any use,”

“We shouldn’t have to worry about that.

It seems we have someone named Qin Wang, a mechanical repairer, with us.

Zinuo had him check the ship, and we also found quite a few spare parts at the base,”

“So you have Qin Wang with you.

There shouldn’t be a problem then, he’s a seasoned mechanic.

Tomorrow when we start work, we’ll formally train you.”

Zi Qing said in a rather good mood.

“Good.”

Su Mo nodded, feeling that matters were now settled.

Next to him, Han Na sighed in utter disappointment.

“If this were before and I got my hands on a ship, I would have been ecstatic, but now, why do I feel so listless?”

With a sense of helplessness, Zi Qing shook her head and said simply to Han Na, “Like I said, don’t think too much.

Just do your job well.

Besides, you think we’ve really gotten a ship.

You’ve thought too much; as long as something is not in our hands, don’t be too hopeful.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, as there are many uncertainties.

First, whether this ship can even start up is still a problem.

Even if it can, whether Zinuo and the rest can bring it back is a question.

Second, even if it is brought back, the ship won’t be so easy to take.”

“Alright,”

replied Han Na and the others.

“Everyone should rest early, keep your spirits up.

Lately, there have been numerous matters, and the in-game Legion is not in a good position, potentially being called to battle at any moment,”

Zi Qing roughly briefed everyone on the situation.

At this moment, Su Mo remembered that Dawn City was still under attack.

“Zi Qing?

Has the battle of Dawn City not ended yet?”

“No, the number of attacking monsters is large, and we should be prepared for a protracted battle.

But you don’t need to worry about these issues.

Team Leader Zhao Han and the other captains who stayed behind will handle it,”

Zi Qing said, her expression revealing a hint of concern.

“Understood.

I’m going to take a bath,”

said Su Mo, who was indeed feeling fatigued.

He took a set of clothes and went into the bathroom.

He planned to soak in a hot bath to relieve his weary nerves.

Su Mo filled the bathtub with hot water and immersed himself completely.

Ah~

He exhaled deeply, feeling as if every pore in his body had opened at that moment.

Today was not just about playing games to the point of exhaustion; in the game, it was nothing but constant battle or fleeing for life, truly too draining.

Su Mo slowly closed his eyes, but the memories of being inside the Star Ring involuntarily surfaced in his mind, all the battle scenes repeatedly appearing.

At that moment, he felt as though he was standing from a bystander’s perspective, comprehensively watching his own battles.

Seeing his first time controlling a mecha in battle, Su Mo was very dissatisfied.

What seemed like outstanding maneuvers were actually riddled with flaws and errors.

His mind quickly calculated, and he thought about how he would optimize the battle if he fought again, utilizing his limited operational skills to their fullest potential.

Two days later, Su Mo arrived at the company early in the morning, clocked in proficiently, and headed towards the computer room.

He soon reached a computer room, found a machine, and logged into the game.

He appeared on the deck of a ship and looked into the distance where Qin Wang was repairing the ship with some people, seemingly preoccupied.

During this time, Su Mo had taken a moment to send the ashes back, and with some effort, had brought the mecha back.

His current job was simple, occasionally helping Qin Wang move some parts from the base warehouse.

The rest was to be on guard, but since all the monsters had been cleared out here, there was basically no danger.

Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that Lin Zinuo, as the leader, volunteered to take on the role of training to be the ship captain.

According to her, she had long wanted to try steering such a big thing, saying it would definitely be cool.

Thus, Lin Zinuo was doing intensive crash training with several sisters during this period.

Overall, their team was still quite optimistic.

However, it seemed the recent situation had dampened everyone’s spirits.

At this time, Su Mo saw Zhou Qian, who was lounging in a small chair not far away, but her mood didn’t seem too good.

When she saw Su Mo online, she waved at him weakly.

“Su Mo!”

Su Mo approached, asking with curiosity,

“What is it?”

Zhou Qian stretched lazily and said to Su Mo, “Nothing much, just bored, wanted to chat with you.”

Su Mo was at a loss for words since he didn’t know what to talk about.

“Never mind, I should go stand guard.”

“Don’t be such a stick in the mud, hasn’t anyone told you you’re quite boring?”

Zhou Qian rolled her eyes at Su Mo, thinking if she wasn’t feeling so annoyed and had no one else to talk to, she wouldn’t bother with Su Mo, totally incapable of having a conversation.

Su Mo fell silent for a while, really not knowing how to make conversation, then lifted his head to look at Zhou Qian and asked, “When will the ship be repaired?”

“Ah~”

Zhou Qian sighed, truly boring.

She must only be reliable in battle, Zhou Qian thought to herself and said to Su Mo, “Another few days (game time), Qin Wang has already roughly inspected it, there’s not much wrong with this ship.

Just the power system and some equipment need tuning, some old parts need replacing, plus refueling, adding oil…..”

“Mhm.”

Su Mo nodded.

“But it feels pointless, even if the ship is fixed, it doesn’t necessarily imply anything good.”

Zhou Qian sighed once more, lacking energy.

“Are you worried about the game?”

Su Mo asked curiously.

“Obviously, what else would there be to worry about?

This game has virtually killed people, and with such a big uproar happening now, how could I not worry?

If this game really ends, we’re definitely going to be laid off.

Then all the training and effort we put in would be wasted,”

Zhou Qian didn’t hide her thoughts from Su Mo.