The second volume is called "One Heart" Chapter 22: United Alliance (1)
With the activation of the defensive barrier, our work has been completed. We immediately informed Xue Wuxia who was anxiously waiting at the "Eastern Continent Mercenary Guild" in Beijing. What happens next depends on them.
We were all waiting nervously. Activating the defensive barrier had drained the mental and physical strength of Afeng and the other four people. They were unable to move or protect themselves, and were temporarily equivalent to five useless people. As a result, I had to stay and take care of them. In fact, it was very safe to hide in the defensive barrier, and we didn't need anyone's protection at all. But they all asked me to share the hardship and insisted that I stay to accompany them. I am so kind and compassionate, so I was naturally embarrassed to leave them lying here miserably. I teleported to Beijing alone to witness the birth of the mercenary group.
Time passed by minute by minute, and the system still did not release an announcement, which made us worried but also gave us hope. On the one hand, we didn't know what happened to Xue Wuxia and the others, as they haven't completed the procedures for forming a mercenary group yet. On the other hand, it showed that the four continents had not completed the mercenary group mission, so the possibility of us becoming the first mercenary group in "Tianxia" was greater.
We formed a mercenary group, not to fight for power and dominance, nor to obtain material benefits as the main goal. Afeng and I wanted to expand our forces to avenge the "playboy", Xiao Lajiao was just for fun, Nan Feiyan was able to talk with Xue Wuxia and Yun Wuying, and stayed to wait for the meeting with Black Iron Tower. As the leader, Xue Wuxia's words and deeds were also very purposeful. He tried his best to develop and strengthen us, but not simply for fame and profit. His actions were somewhat in line with Afeng's ideas, which made people puzzled. On the one hand, the original intention of everyone to participate in completing this task was because they got such an opportunity and wanted to fight for Chinese players and not let others look down on them. On the other hand, it was due to the active promotion of Xue Wuxia, Yun Wuying and others, and it was also beneficial to our later development. We didn't care about the false name of the first mercenary group. Moreover, according to Afeng's analysis, with our financial resources and connections, even if we grabbed the first place, we would not be able to develop too much. We could only live in a corner and become a small or medium-sized alliance organization.
"Ding Dong", a crisp reminder sound rang in my ears, interrupting my thoughts. Afeng and the others all looked tense and sat up straight unconsciously. The long-awaited system announcement finally came, but I didn't know if it was good news for us.
"The 'Tongxinmeng' mercenary group has been officially registered with the Mercenary Guild. The group mission system of the Mercenary Guild has been officially opened. At the same time, as the first mercenary group to be formed in the entire Tianxia, the system has given the 'Tongxinmeng' mercenary group the following rewards: a mercenary group meeting hall and four 'Watcher' magic pillars."
The content of the system announcement made us all breathe a sigh of relief, and then cheer loudly. We succeeded, and our hard work finally got the due reward. The honor of the first mercenary group in "Tianxia" belongs to the Eastern Continent, to us Chinese players, and of course to the ten of us.
"United Front" is the name of our mercenary group. We racked our brains to come up with a good name at the beginning. Everyone expressed their opinions and argued endlessly. Xiaoniaoyiren suggested "Bird of Paradise", Xiao Lajiao's was "Red Moon", Afeng named it "Dragon Wrath", Diewu insisted on naming it "Wind and Snow"... In the end, Xue Wuxia came up with the name "United Front", which means "everyone is of one mind and forms an equal alliance". Wuyin and Yun Wuying seconded the proposal, and only then was the dispute settled and the name of the mercenary group was officially determined - United Front.
Before the cheers died down, the ground made a "rumbling" sound and shook violently. We were caught off guard and staggered, almost falling to the ground. Before we could figure it out, the ground had slowly changed. Amidst the smoke, a white palace rose from the ground next to the teleportation array. It was built entirely of marble, giving people a solemn and solid feeling . It was about 15 or 16 meters high and divided into three floors. The overall design was square and covered an area of about 500 square meters. At the same time, there appeared four purple pillars about 20 meters high, each of which was divided into three sections. The connection between the sections and the top of the pillar was a purple hollow ball the size of a football. The four pillars stood in four directions with the white palace as the center, evenly distributed within a range of 100 meters.
After witnessing all this, there is no need to explain anything anymore . It must be a reward given to us by the system. The white palace is the mercenary group's meeting hall, and the four purple pillars must be the "Watcher" magic pillars. Xue Wuxia and the others who appeared from the teleportation array later also confirmed this and gave a detailed explanation of the specific situation.
The newly established mercenaries are all "small mercenaries", and the number of officially registered members shall not exceed 100. The system only gives them an ordinary meeting hall covering 100 square meters and a "watchman" magic column. The meeting hall is not only a place for members to gather at ordinary times, but also the last defensive fortification of the mercenary group. Our members can increase their abilities by 20% when they enter, while the enemy's abilities will be reduced by 30%. It is the best place to defend against enemies in critical moments. The reward for our meeting hall is more solid in its own defense, which can the ability of the enemy entering it by half, and increase the ability of our members by 50%. It also occupies a larger area and has a more complex structure, which is more beneficial to the defender. In addition, the three extra "watchman" magic columns can launch magic attacks in all directions from the three purple spheres, and the protection is more comprehensive. It is said that only those who have surpassed the "medium-sized mercenary group" and "large mercenary group" and reached the level of "super mercenary group" can have such a system. Such a reward is really practical and will greatly enhance the defense capabilities of our Tongxin League.
According to the setting, the mercenary group has rights that individuals or civil groups cannot enjoy, but at the same time it also faces huge risks. The collective attack of monsters and the conspiracy and invasion of players seriously threaten the safety of the mercenary group's base. The outermost defense barrier will be broken under continuous high-intensity attacks. Once no mercenary members survive in the central meeting hall of the base for one hour, the mercenary group will be declared a failure, and the registration qualification will belong to the winner. The punishment is very cruel. Of course, monsters or players cannot fight without declaration, and suddenly attack a mercenary group's base when the opponent is empty-handed. Moreover, the battle can only last for a maximum of twelve hours. If the winner is not determined after the time limit, the attacking party will be judged as a failure and will be forced to retreat. Monsters attack once a month at a fixed time. At that time, each mercenary group only needs to be careful to prevent it. If they deal with it properly, it is a good opportunity to increase their qualifications and gain equipment. As for the players, they need to issue a challenge letter twelve hours in advance. With this time as a buffer, the attacked mercenary group will also have time to prepare. At the same time, they have to pay a high war deposit. It goes without saying that if they win, they will have to pay it to the other party as war reparations if they lose. They will lose both their wealth and fame, and the loss is not small.
In this case, the defense of the mercenary group is a very important issue. We need to recruit experts to join, and continuously invest money to build walls, fortifications and other facilities to enhance the strength of the mercenary group. Although the newly established mercenary group has a one-month protection period during which it will not be harassed by monsters and players, it must also grow and develop as soon as possible so that it can meet challenges from all aspects and survive better. However, for us who have no money and power and are unwilling to seek external support at will, it is very difficult to grow and develop. There is not enough money to repair the station, and we are unwilling to rashly recruit players who don’t know the details to join... Each of these is a taboo for forming a mercenary group. With our current actual situation, we do not meet the conditions for forming a mercenary group at all. If it were not for coincidence and some luck, the Tongxin League would only be a dream in our hearts.
