The Cannon Fodder in the Global Apocalypse Game lives a leisurely life
Chapter 213: Mock Battle (1)

Chapter 213: Mock Battle (1)

In the kitchen, Long Haoran stared at the small abyss black fire burning on his palm. Initially, it was the size of the cherry but it had grown to regular red tomatoes now.

He tried to use it once to light firewood to see if can affect the quality of his cooking, but the black fire reduced the wood into nothingness in just a split of a second.

He also attempted it on the Emberward Firewood when he cooked the Xiao Hua’s dumplings and gained [Proficiency +1] after consuming every one unit. The firewood lasted longer with average span of 30-50 seconds.

The battle with the spearman lich resurfaced in his mind.

What exactly is that lich knight...and why was he keen on killing him?

A black orb appeared on the table.

[Orb of Requiem- Epic Grade

-Absorbs the deceased souls and grants the user access to the deceased souls’ recent memories for 5 minutes. Restriction: Max Mana of the user should be higher than the deceased for it to work. The soul of the deceased will dispersed after viewing their memories.]

An Epic Grade item...

Could it be for this? To feed the item with his soul? But there shouldn’t anything valuable in his memories for it to be interested in.

Long Haoran’s eyes stayed at the orb for a minute, pondering about possible answers before storing it back.

He returned his attention on the flame.

[Abysmal Fire E Level: 32/1000]

The damage of the fire increased to 7%. He had not tried it on the living target yet since he was busy cooking.

[...Blacksmithing and Alchemy...]

Long Haoran clenched his fist extinguishing the flame on his palm.

Should he try it too? Recalling the gears that Xiao Hua gave, Long Haoran made up his mind. It was just right for him to reciprocate.

The screeching of the kitchen door caught his attention and standing at the threshold was the little fox, skipping towards him.

"Handsome Brother, Sir Elf called us for a practice battle. He said it was a preparation for the tide."

The black flame came to his mind. Long Haoran stood up and followed the little fox out. This is just the right opportunity for him to practice.

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"Kya!" (Mama, I couldn’t give you anymore.) The little lotus’ smooth turnip butt slumped on the ground after plucking 10 buds from its head.

"I thanked Little Lotus for the gifts." Li Chunhua gave the little red fellow a small plate of [Blood Karmic Golden Potato Candy] as compensation.

"Kya!" (Sweet Desserts!) The little lotus’s eyes sparkled and it seized the snacks and ate it with relish.

"Brother Siri, I got it." Li Chunhua walked towards the Elf who was supervising the drawing of the lots.

12 combat professions, 10 support units, a bad statistic but considering it was still the first week tide, it was enough for them.

During the first week, the monsters one encountered were the Level 1-5, in addition to the Undeads.

Her circumstances were special since she would receive uninvited guests and her rating was doomed to be +1.

But with so many weapons and defense fortifications, she should be at ease, but for some reason, her heart was unsettled.

Li Chunhua stared at clear sky wondering what made her feel so. It couldn’t be that the system would play villain again, right?

"Okay, let’s draw lots." Siri signaled Aunt He to bring bowl with 12 pieces of paper, every 4 of which was written with the different direction.

The players except for Aunt He’s group which will be in charged with weapons.

After the players picked, it was the Support Group’s turn.

Five minutes passed and the equipment was distributed. The Players upon seeing the gold-grade, silver-grade and bronze-grade gears couldn’t help but gasped and even Fern and the three beastmen unconsciously approached the Aunties, ogling at the items.

"We get to wear them?" Cui asked in disbelief.

One had to know that the players in the global chat had been citing their situation and complaining about their incomplete gears.

"Of course, otherwise why would be beat our backs and arms to make them overnight?" Aunt Su joked around.

The players’ and the natives’ eyes lit up and upon receiving theirs, they immediately wear them on. The properties of the gears only made their eyes brightened.

It was so good to be a Salted Fish Resident!

"Thank you Auntie!"

"Don’t thank me but the Landowner. Without the tools and her help, we won’t be able to make a single one." Aunt Su and other Aunties’ words caused the grateful crowd to bow towards Li Chunhua.

Startled, Li Chunhua waved her hand. "It’s not necessary." The gears would be put on tab but with every monster they kill during the tide, it will offset the debt and let them earn resident points. She was planning on this policy to boost their morale.

"Today’s mock battle we’ll be in the north and you will listen to my commands. But during the tide, the north will be me and my team."

"Master, you will take care of the back in actual tide. Just be a mascot for now."

Mascot? Li Chunhua happily agreed. If fate permits, she could also be a mascot forever!

"Golden Haired Pixie will proceed to the east and..." Siri saw Long Haoran behind Little Mantous coming towards them.

"Come on, I’m been itching for this moment!" Elga laughed in excitement and flexed her Yeti gears and axe.

"And this guy will take charged for the west." The Elf pointed towards the certain direction leading the players who drew the ’west’ papers to look at Long Haoran.

Long Haoran’s eyes clashed with the Elf’s.

"Could you?" Siri threw the question.

Long Haoran sensed another pair of eyes looking at him. It was Xiao Hua.

"I can." He replied right away and also wore his gears however when he saw the familiar carvings on the others’ armor, he stiffened. Xiao Hua also drew on everyone’s armors?

"Chef Long, Is it okay with you? Just tell me if you don’t want to. I can ask Brother Siri to switch you out for another." Li Chunhua walked towards him, whispering in his ears causing him to adjust his thoughts.

"It’s alright for me." Long Haoran pinched the bridge of his nose. Why am I getting upset for? It’s just a gear...He reasoned out in his mind trying to restore his calmness.