Chapter 283: Chapter 283: Ready to Go
Han Dong tried to make his voice as soft as possible to calm everyone down, “Don’t be nervous, everyone… Before we enter [Paradise], let’s follow the plans of the staff on site.
As for how to carry out the exploration, we’ll figure it out once we officially enter the Paradise area.”
“Okay.”
“Mia.”
“What?”
Mia was still a bit upset. The thought of their “world for two” being ruined yesterday, coupled with Han Dong holding a white fur in his hands, angered her.
“Miss Winry is participating in the event staged by Fate for the first time, and thanks to her, the hidden difficulty of the event will be slightly lower… Mia, you need to look after her throughout.”
“Hmph! Even without you telling me, I’d still look after Winry… Last night, only Winry was with me. You, a man of empty promises, I don’t even want to talk to you!”
Things were different this time.
Right now, Han Dong is in a Five-Star Full Difficulty event. He doesn’t have time to joke around.
Han Dong looked serious, “Mia, I’m not joking.
For a Five-Star Full Difficulty Evil Spirits event, Miss Winry could be in mortal danger if she’s not careful.
I need you not only to ensure Winry’s safety, but also to teach her all sorts of details. We can’t afford any mistakes.”
“Okay, okay… You sound like you’re going to eat me or something.”
Mia was actually aware of the seriousness of the situation.
During the several months that she spent with blacksmith Winry, Mia had very clear how scared little Winry is of these unknown evil spirits and ghosts. The “Uncanny Valley Effect” was severe.
As it happens, this time the event is centered around evil spirits, so Mia had her work cut out for her.
But Winry herself is an indispensable ‘tool’… No, indispensable combat strength.
We have to ensure that Winry does not encounter problems and can play her part when it matters the most… that is key to a flawless clearance.
As for Captain Abe, Han Dong did not need to remind him of anything. Abe’s experience and abilities would certainly cope with this event.
During the last training, Han Dong did not see the true strength of Abe.
This will be a good opportunity to understand the abilities of this said-to-be ‘Potential’ that’s even more promising than Captain Kaimon through this full star event.
After a while.
The blue sea outside the window was replaced by a closed tunnel.
The train continued at high speed, traveling a whole round along the outer management area of [Paradise].
At each stop, a car full of prisoners got off.
This distribution method allowed a large number of death row prisoners to enter [Paradise] from different directions, reducing the likelihood of conflicts in advance.
When the train stopped at the eighth platform, it was Han Dong’s turn to get off.
“All death row inmates please note, when you leave the carriage, a person in charge will lead you into the ‘Paradise Buffer Zone’. After passing all inspections, you will have your restrictions removed and officially enter [Paradise].
Please follow the person in charge’s instructions during this time.”
Following the broadcast notice.
A person in charge, wearing exoskeleton armor, led Han Dong’s team of four off the train.
After a series of basic checks, through a secret passage in the tunnel, to a room marked with a door number.
“You have ten minutes in the buffer room to remove the devices on your bodies and make all preparations.
Once the time is up, you will enter [Paradise] through entrance number 078.”
As the person in charge unlocked the buffer room via iris recognition, it opened.
“Wow! The conditions are actually not bad!”
They had thought that the room would be very basic.
Unexpectedly, it had ‘everything’.
Delicious food was placed on the table, along with plenty of chocolate and vitamin drinks for energy refill.
Evenly stocked shelves with basic weapons and clothing were placed on both sides.
Apart from firearms, there was a wide variety of knives, guns, clubs, and sticks.
Beep, beep, beep…
They had to scan with the laser device affixed to the wall to disconnect their electronic shackles.
Note that this was just to [disconnect] rather than [unlock].
The electronic shackles are still hanging on Han Dong.
Clearly, those who manage Paradise can use these devices to track all prisoners in real time.
Moreover, there was a warning on the scanning device-“It is forbidden to destroy the electronic shackles in any way. Otherwise, you will be deprived of the last chance to seek rebirth in Paradise.”
Han Dong mused on various restrictive rules, saying in a low voice:
“I suppose that in the original [Strange Tales], we’d be appearing in ordinary Dongying, investigating local Strange Tales events as ordinary tourists.
The ‘Fate Card’ has enhanced and distorted the situation so much that even the fundamental theme has been changed. This is going to be problematic.”
“Five stars… The first time I participate in a Fate event, and it’s at the highest difficulty level.”
Winry kept rubbing her fingers nervously.
Mia immediately came up to comfort her, “Oh, it’s nothing! Aren’t the captain and vice-captain here? Besides, we are the survivors who managed to escape from the ‘Old King’, the events at the seed period difficulty won’t stump us.
We only have ten minutes, Winry, let’s find suitable clothes to change into quickly.”
“Okay.”
Mia turned around and said in a grumpy tone, “We girls are going to change… Don’t you dare peep!”
Mia instantly weaved a dense web in the area where the clothes were hung to block the view.
Soon, voices of the two girls’ conversation were heard from behind the web.
“Wow… Winry, you have a great body.”
“Mia, stop it…”
The series of odd conversations made the atmosphere a bit awkward.
Meanwhile, Han Dong acted as though nothing was going on, sitting at the dinner table, eating, and collecting all of the energy-boosting chocolate bars.
As for the various cold weapons on the other side, Han Dong and the others had no need for them.
Han Dong looked at the weapons and turned to Abe, “Captain, if they provide cold weapons to death row inmates here, I believe that in the so-called ‘shops’, we’ll be able to exchange Strange Tales Points for some highly lethal hot weapons.
Also, I’ve noticed that the death row inmates who came in with us seem to possess extraordinary powers.
The rules didn’t mention anything about prohibiting fighting among ourselves… I even suspect that ‘snatching points’ may be possible.
Therefore, we not only need to be careful of the [Strange Tales], but also these death row inmates.”
“Hmm.”
Just then.
The two girls finished changing their clothes.
Winry, as before, had chosen a fairly fitting black vest, and used bandages to deliberately reduce her overly prominent features to prevent them from interfering with her actions.
As for Mia, she changed into a completely tight black leather coat, fully revealing her tall stature.
“Mia… change into something else if you don’t want us to be surrounded by starving men.”
“Annoying! I get to choose my own clothes, and you still want to have a say in it!”
Without any hesitation, Mia unzipped her back zip directly and changed clothes right in front of them… Luckily, Winry immediately blocked her view.
Eventually, she ended up changing into regular clothes – A T-shirt with a pair of black shorts.
But Mia’s long legs still seemed to be a possible source of trouble.
However, Han Dong didn’t say anything else.
“Let’s go… let’s start exploring [Strange Tales Paradise]!”