Kingdom of Corrosion

Interestingly, after Lin Wu finished boasting, he began to clarify things in the plainest terms amidst everyone’s stunned gazes, simply explaining the situation. Of course, this sparked an urge in everyone to beat him up, but those who weren’t very familiar with him held back. Little Knife directly stepped on his toes, causing Lin Wu pain enough that he wanted to pop a painkiller on the spot. Unfortunately, as a guest at someone else’s base, he could only trade and was prohibited from using firearms, Skill Books, or drugs.

After a bit of roughhousing, Stone steered the meeting to the main topic, "Nightmare is probably an agent from the Fortress, so her equipment is pretty good. As her most powerful neighbors, it’s only right that we offer help when she needs it. Next, we’ll need a map."

Maya took over, "Alright, Bai Ban has requested supplies, and we’ll be departing in ten minutes. Stone, get me two barrels of gasoline." Her tone still carried the authority of a Deputy Commander from Shadow Base.

During the preparation, Lin Wu wandered around and lured Shana aside, trading her the Swallowtail Dart blueprint, "Don’t say I gave it to you."

Scanning the blueprint, Shana glanced around covertly, "Then what should I say about how I got it?"

Lin Wu, "Not my problem."

Shana snapped angrily, "I had enough gratitude for you to warrant a hug, but now I just want to kick you."

Lin Wu said earnestly, "You’ve been going out on night shifts with me for so long without any benefits, and I’ve always felt bad about it."

Shana replied seriously, "If that’s your reason, then I don’t want your blueprint. We’re all in this together—going on missions, working, and playing games together. No one owes anyone anything. You haven’t bullied me or hogged the resources. Besides, the mission to the secret lab was supposed to be ours, and it’s only because of my lack of strength."

Lin Wu, "I’ve also kept something from you."

Shana, "What is it?"