Roger left for a while and then came back.
“The leader agreed, but to verify the reliability of your shooting skill, you’ll have to go through a test later. Come along with me now!”
Upon hearing this, Lin Xinghai was immediately delighted. He then followed the few who were called, disembarked from the armored vehicle, and gathered beside the two mechas.
When Roger came to seek approval, everyone else had learned about it, so now Lin Xinghai had undoubtedly become the center of attention.
Even Vice Leader Shen Han, who had always been cold and indifferent, looked at Lin Xinghai this time with obviously more curiosity.
“Hai, I heard from Roger that your shooting skill has improved rapidly. The next wave of zombies is coming soon. Why don’t you show off your skills and let us all see?” Fang Tianhe said enthusiastically.
Of course, while the enthusiasm was palpable, necessary tests could not be neglected. After all, it was a matter of responsibility to everyone involved.
Lin Xinghai certainly had no objection.
At this point, where the convoy had halted, was extremely close to the city center, so a substantial number of zombies were gathering.
Although the mercenary group had recently killed a horde, there was still a steady stream of zombies gathering.
Lin Xinghai glanced over and saw 8 zombies rushing toward them from the right. Without further ado, he raised his gun and took aim.
After these zombies entered the 50-meter range, he shot decisively.
At this distance, his probability of a headshot was as high as 90%.
Bang!Bang!Bang!
Lin Xinghai fired 8 shots in a row. It seemed lady luck was on his side. All the shots hit the heads.
Under such swift killing efficiency, not a single one of the eight zombies managed to get close to the convoy. The one that got the closest died a whole 10 meters away.
Even though everyone was mentally prepared, they were still shocked by this scene.
“Hahaha, fantastic! Looks like our mercenary group really stumbled upon a treasure! Who knows, we might actually have a sharpshooter in our midst.” Fang Tianhe was the first to snap back to reality, exclaiming with a hearty laugh.
As for the others, after slowly accepting this reality, smiles also emerged on their faces.
In the shelter, only those ranked in the top 10 for marksmanship could be called sharpshooters.
If a mercenary group boasted a sharpshooter, its reputation was bound to skyrocket, attracting even more top talent to join its ranks.
Moreover, sharpshooters inherently represent powerful combat capabilities.
As long as they had a good firearm, the role they could play was significant.
Shen Han was the only one in the field, with a hint of unnoticeable worry on her face.
“Hai, even though your shooting skills are impressive, your personal strength still falls short. So, when we enter the city center later, stay inside the off-road vehicle and prioritize protecting yourself.” Fang Tianhe added, his smile fading into a serious expression.
Lin Xinghai’s smile abruptly stiffened. What the heck? Staying in the vehicle again? What happened to going on foot into the city center?
Seeing Lin Xinghai’s change in expression, Roger beside him thought he was surprised and puzzled. He couldn’t help but chuckle, “What do you think? Pretty surprising, huh? I bet you thought these two multi-purpose off-road vehicles were superfluous before, didn’t you?”
Lin Xinghai nodded, “The multi-functional off-road vehicles didn’t show any defense capability on par with an armored vehicle. We need to protect it while advancing. It seems better to remove the two electromagnetic railguns and install them on the armored vehicle.”
“That’s because there hasn’t been a chance for them to show their worth until now.”
“They’re called off-road vehicles for a reason — their most outstanding feature is their off-roading capability. In a city center where there is practically no unobstructed road, these multifunctional off-road vehicles are the only ones that can traverse around freely.”
“When the time comes to transport the energy ores, we’ll have to rely on these two multifunctional off-road vehicles!” Roger patted the off-road vehicle next to him and said.
“How is that possible?” Lin Xinghai was skeptical. “Let’s not talk about the regular obstacles on the road, but what about those collapsed skyscrapers? You can’t possibly tell me we’ll just jump over them, can you?”
“Hey! You’re right. They can really jump over the obstacles. “Roger said.
Lin Xinghai didn’t know how to react.
Seeing the disbelief all over Lin Xinghai’s face, mingled with a touch of self-doubt, Roger couldn’t help but burst into hearty laughter.
Roger finally got to see Lin Xinghai take a loss for once.
“Yang, switch to off-road mode.” Roger patted the car window and said.
“Okay!” Qin Yang agreed.
Then Lin Xinghai saw the chassis of the multi-functional off-road vehicle rise up.
Between the chassis and the wheels, there was a device similar to a lift mechanism that raised the chassis a full meter off the ground before it stopped.
“This multi-functional off-road vehicle uses a new type of expandable chassis. Coupled with a pneumatic device, it can make the vehicle ‘jump’, potentially leaping up to 5 meters high.”
“Coupled with the excellent stabilization system and the jet system, it can even achieve 360-degree rotation in the air.” Roger introduced.
At that moment, Qin Yang cooperatively manipulated the controls, and Lin Xinghai saw the multifunctional off-road vehicle sharply dip down. Then, propelled by the pneumatic device, it instantaneously rebounded, causing the vehicle to leap into the air.
And at this time, white gas was ejected from the holes on the side of the vehicle, which he had always thought were decorations previously.
While the thrust generated by the jets wasn’t all that strong, it was enough to allow the vehicle to make a full 360-degree spin in the air.
When Lin Xinghai watched the high-altitude off-road vehicle land, the pneumatic device perfectly relieved its force and stood firmly in front of him, he felt a chill in his heart.
“Why am I so eager to head into the city center in the first place?” Lin Xinghai began to doubt himself.
But no one paid attention to what Lin Xinghai was thinking. After Roger finished explaining, he invited him to the off-road vehicle and repeatedly told him not to get out of the vehicle.
As for the others, under Fang Tianhe’s arrangement, they checked their equipment and replenished ammunition in an orderly manner.
After everyone rested on the spot for three minutes, they set out on the journey again.
Sitting in the off-road vehicle, Lin Xinghai felt like he had lost his purpose. He just sat there blankly, feeling the vehicle move up and down like a roller coaster, even bouncing as it moved forward.
What he didn’t know was that at that moment, in the communication channel of the two mechas, Shen Han was having a conversation with Fang Tianhe.
Shen Han: “What are your plans for Lin Xinghai?”
Fang Tianhe: “Of course, we will do our best to nurture such outstanding talent! What happened? Do you see it differently?”
Shen Han: “It’s precisely because he’s so outstanding that I’m concerned. Someone like him will inevitably grow stronger, and by that time, the likelihood of him wanting to stay in our mercenary group is just too low.”
Fang Tianhe: “That’s not a problem. Everyone has their own ambitions, and it’s understandable if he chooses a bigger stage. Besides, if we really nurture a strong individual, it would also count as making a contribution to humanity.”
Shen Han: “Well, you’re open-minded. I’m just worried about the resources of our mercenary group, that’s all.”
Fang Tianhe: “Haha! If I hadn’t been like this, you might not have stayed in the first place, right?”
Shen Han remained silent, but a faint smile appeared on her face.