The Military Queen-Chapter 99 - 76: The Reconnaissance Soldier’s Abilities (2)

"I should have noticed it during our last encounter. Her steps were light, her gaze sharper than most people, and her weapons were all shooting types. Her Physical Strength might not be good, but her Spiritual Power must be extraordinary," Yijie quickly made a judgment, but he didn’t have enough military coins on hand. Although he lacked the capital to participate in this final competition, he too wanted to know what was inside the box.

A Hand Cannon costs only 8000 military coins, and this price of 50000 military coins is the highest ever seen by all players.

Many players shook their heads, even though everyone had the same thought as Yijie, few had 50000 Military Road Coins.

According to the stipulations of Military Road, military personnel below the rank of Sergeant earn a monthly salary of 200 military coins. Sergeants earn 500 military coins, Sergeants 1000 military coins, school level 2000 Military Road Coins, and Generals 5000 military coins. Only General Level players could possibly acquire 50000 military coins in salary without taking on missions.

"I’ll offer you 5000 military coins for your information," finally, a voice emerged from the crowd.

From the direction of the voice, three or four men in white military uniforms stood. They all wore Octagonal hats, making it impossible to tell who had spoken.

Yijie took another glance at the crowd. From their positions, two men stood in the front row, one in the last, and the player standing in the middle... The player in the middle also noticed Yijie’s scrutiny, slightly nodded his head, then looked towards the two chests behind Batou.

Being willing to spend 5000 military coins also implies he is willing to pay 50000 Military Road Coins for one of the chests.

Batou’s face showed pleasure, but even more joyful was Number 0.

She approached Batou and said, "Then you certainly wouldn’t mind if I pay 500 military coins to touch one of the chests."

Of course, Batou would not refuse. He is a businessman, and the job of a businessman is to sell his products. He was eager to offload the item in his chest, this Reconnaissance Soldier although using some cunning to spend only 4500, also paid an additional 500 for reconnaissance value.

With Batou’s silent approval, Number 0 approached one of the chests. Only with direct physical contact could she confirm the contents of the chest. Number 0 stood next to the chest, resting her hand on the one to her right, "The chest weighs 78 kilograms."

She then placed her hand on the chest to her left: "This chest weighs 50 kilograms." She already had a notion in her mind; if she wasn’t wrong, the heavier of the chests should be the one containing the goods.

Number 0 cleared her throat, just about to declare that the chest on her right was the one worth 50000 Military Road Coins when...

(Number 0, no, try again,) Little Eight, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up. Though she was not familiar with the auction format of the Dark Night Market, she felt something strange about these two chests.

Beside her, Batou still wore a mysterious smile. He watched as Number 0’s mouth, which was about to make the announcement, closed again, his lips curving into a smile, "If I remember correctly, I only allowed this lady one opportunity."

The bright light from the pine torches shone piercingly on Number 0, her forehead reflecting beads of sweat.

Among the audience, some who were displeased with Number 0 obtaining money for nothing rejoiced in schadenfreude. It seemed that this female soldier who had appeared out of nowhere was now in a predicament.

"This woman who picked up a bargain might be in trouble. Those are people from Yanhuang, and by their looks, they are from the high ranks. If she identifies the wrong chest, Yanhuang isn’t going to let her off," After hearing this, Yijie also turned his gaze to the military player personnel, noticing their uniforms were custom-made, with a golden dragon woven from gold thread embroidered on the collar and cuffs.

Now the focal point of criticism, Number 0 breathed a sigh of relief, trying to dispel the distracting thoughts in her mind. Without the use of her hands and with her eyes unable to see clearly, what should she do?

If NPC Maggie were here, what would she do? The images in the Investigation Manual and the detailed information... The torchlight flickered, and she felt her thoughts clarifying, besides eyes and hands, what else did she have left?

The sound of leaves rustling in the wind, the chirping of birds in their nests, "thump, thump," Number 0 extended her hand and suddenly pressed it against her chest, then looked towards Batou not far away.

It wasn’t theirs, this heartbeat wasn’t from any one of them. Her gaze shifted to the chest on her left, then back to the chest on her right.

Faint but unmistakable, the sound of a beating heart. There was a living creature inside the chest.

Number 0’s heartbeat accelerated as she looked at Batou. In his eyes, she saw confirmation of her guess.

The smile vanished from Batou’s lips. In the eyes of the female soldier, he saw astonishment.

So, the chest did indeed contain a living creature. Number 0 pondered, perhaps even Ancient Babylon had a trend of keeping pets.

"No matter what it is, as long as I identify it clearly, that’s enough." Number 0 dismissed her doubts, placing her hand back on the chest on her right, her face breaking into a smile once more.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the real goods are inside..." A spark from the nearby pine oil lamp burst forth, scalding Number 0’s hand, prompting her to quickly retract her hand. In the air, the scent of grass and herbs was joined by another aroma.

Subtle, somewhat similar to the fragrance of Forget-me-not she had previously obtained in the temple.

"It’s in this chest on the right," Number 0 lowered her hand and declared, "At the same time, I’ve decided to bid for this chest."

In Batou’s eyes, a spark danced just like the embers. Everyone’s gaze focused on the chest on the left.

(Number 0. Have you lost your mind?) Little Eight exclaimed anxiously, that was merchandise worth 50000 military coins. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, we invite you to vote for it with recommendation tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)