127: Stock up on food and slowly become king! Copy the destroyer?

Chapter 127: Build high walls, store abundant provisions, and slowly claim kingship! Replicating a destroyer? This is a littoral combat ship?

The next day.

It was just past nine in the morning in Livermore, and the sun was still blazing.

Pedestrians hurried along, unwilling to spend even an extra minute outside.

Outside a fried chicken shop.

Parker and Buller, having just delivered a takeout order, were squatting outside the shop, taking a short break.

“So tired.”

Parker wiped the sweat from his forehead, looking at the few usd in his hand: “The money we earn in an hour, those Capitalists might earn a hundred times that in a second.”

“No wonder they say the source of all capital in the world is exploitation and oppression.”

For this statement, Parker, the little chubby man, now truly understood its real meaning.

It was more than just exploitation; he had lost several pounds of his own fat.

“Let’s eat something first; we still have a few more deliveries to make later.”

Buller brought two sandwich breads and two bottles of Coca-Cola.

These were discounted, nearly expired items from the supermarket, usually sold for 0.5 usd, while the Coca-Cola was purchased at full price.

As for why they didn’t drink water?

Who would dare drink the tap water here? It’s probably overflowing with 'heavy metals'; drink a few sips, and the subway security might not even let you in.

And since the price of Coca-Cola and bottled water was similar, most people naturally chose the sweet Coca-Cola, or drank large barrels of purified water.

The two hadn’t forgotten what they were supposed to do, so occasionally, people would approach them with red pamphlets, asking questions, and both Parker and Buller would 'generously' answer them in various ways.

However, they couldn't quit their delivery job. After all, they had no assets and hadn't accepted any financial aid from their 'followers'. If they stopped working, they would starve to death before the revolution succeeded.

On the other side.

A 'white middle-aged man' standing in a hidden spot nodded approvingly at this scene.

He walked up, patted Buller’s shoulder, and said, “I’m relieved to see you think that way.”

“You’ve done exceptionally well, even better than I imagined.”

Lu Ze’s expression was very pleased.

This pair of 'black and white demons' he had accidentally discovered might bring an even greater surprise to this world.

Not only would they stir up trouble here, but they might also unleash a super storm.

Instantly.

Looking at the 'strange man' in front of them, the two began to get excited.

“Sir, what should we do next, as you’ve instructed?” Buller’s eyes held determination.

“Are we to complete a mission? Or read some books?”

Parker added from the side.

Both of them thought that this time 'Lu Ze' had come to find them to assign their next mission.

However, 'Lu Ze' decisively shook his head, gazing at the 'black and white demons' in front of him: “It’s neither to assign a mission nor to have you read books.”

“Do what you want to do. Don’t always stay at the first step.”

Currently, Buller and Parker's theoretical foundation was already quite solid; reading more books would not be of much use to them.

What they needed was their own insights, to truly experience every event, to understand every aspect of this society, only then could they verify the answers in books and find a path that belonged to them.

“You have passed the preliminary test and become a reserve member.” Lu Ze pulled out a paper bag from his jacket pocket and handed it to Buller: “This is five thousand usd, the 'organization's' funds for you.”

“But… we shouldn’t take this money.”

Buller frowned, hesitating.

Looking at the thick paper bag in his hand, he wanted to return the money.

He wouldn't accept rewards without merit; he was unwilling to accept anyone's 'aid' or 'charity'.

Even if this 'strange middle-aged man' could be considered his guide, this money still felt like a hot potato.

Even Parker shared the same attitude.

However.

“This is not 'charity'; it is the light of progress.”

“Take it. Even the toughest warrior cannot go to battle on an empty stomach.” Lu Ze smiled and shook his head.

This was just living expenses for the two of them. After all, printing pamphlets cost money, and organizing mobilization also cost money.

They couldn't always waste time on food delivery just to make ends meet; that would be a self-defeating act.

Just as Lu Ze was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to remember something: “There’s one more thing I want to tell you!”

Parker couldn't help but ask, “Sir, what is it?”

“Build high walls, store abundant provisions, and slowly claim kingship!”

The most important thing now was to accumulate strength; the two of them absolutely could not be completely wiped out.

Once the spark of hope was extinguished, it would take a very, very long time to rekindle it.

After Lu Ze finished speaking, he turned his back and uttered words only the two of them could hear:

“Comrades, I wish you success!”

“We’ll remember that!” The light in Buller and Parker’s eyes shone brightly, and they nodded seriously.

These few sentences were the most suitable strategic approach for their current situation.

Time passed quickly, and the calendar pages turned one by one.

These past few days, the whole world seemed to have collectively fallen into a rare 'silent' state, but beneath this calm surface, an unusual storm was clearly brewing.

At this moment, the date had arrived at Saturday.

Bay Area, San Francisco.

Lu Ze was still driving Lucy's old Beetle, making his way 'nervously' from the LLNL Laboratory to a port, thankfully arriving safely.

And today was the long-awaited Navy Open Day for Lu Ze, and just like last time, it was once again packed with people.

It was even more crowded, as this time it was during the full summer vacation, and many families took the opportunity to travel with their children.

The ant-like crowd completely filled the entire port.

“Lucy, stay close to me; don’t run off.”

Lu Ze held Lucy’s hand tightly, afraid she might run off to some snack stall and refuse to leave if he wasn’t careful.

“Okay, I know.”

Lucy nodded while looking around.

She wanted to see if the 'panda' that charged twenty usd for a photo last time had come to the Open Day; she wanted to take a few more pictures.

Just as he entered the port area, Lu Ze looked up and immediately saw a ship with 'DDG-99' printed on it.

This destroyer was his main purpose for coming here this time: the arleigh burke-class destroyer, the USS Farragut.

Next to this destroyer was its old partner, the Ticonderoga-class cruiser.

The previous Navy Open Day also featured these two ships; other than the 'hull numbers' changing, everything else was the same.

However, Lu Ze had no interest in this 'Ticonderoga-class' cruiser.

After all, even the United States was about to decommission this thing. Unless he had nowhere else to use his replication chances, there was no need to replicate it at all.

My lord, what era is it? Still playing with cruisers? The world is no longer the era of big guns and giant ships!

No matter how far your cannons can shoot, can they shoot farther than my ship-borne missiles?

Looking at this arleigh burke-class destroyer, Lu Ze thought to himself.

‘I didn’t get a chance to replicate it last time, but I won’t let you go this time!’

This was a 'big toy' with a single ship cost of 1.8 billion usd. How many achievement points would that reward?

Just as Lu Ze was following the crowd, planning to board this destroyer for a visit and replication.

Suddenly, while queuing, he noticed a very strange phenomenon.

“Lucy, is there some equipment participating in the Open Day on the other side?”

“Why are so many people running over there…”

Lu Ze pointed at the distant crowd, asking with confusion.

Due to some buildings and Ammunition Depots blocking the view, he couldn't see what was on the other side.

But he could clearly see that most of the people on the ground were heading towards another direction of the port, which was completely different from the previous Open Day.

Hearing this question.

Lucy thought carefully, searching her memories.

After dozens of seconds, she finally remembered: “It seems that a ship will temporarily visit the other side of the port and will also have a short open period.”

“That’s why all these people are rushing over to visit, I guess.”

“A ship temporarily visiting?” Lu Ze was a little surprised: “What kind of ship is so popular?”

What kind of ship could be more popular than an 'Arleigh Burke-class' destroyer?

An aircraft carrier? Impossible!

Currently, all the aircraft carriers were either in dry dock awaiting maintenance or busy patrolling the world, acting as the world's 'police'; they had no time to participate in any Navy Open Day.

And the next generation of the arleigh burke-class destroyer, the Zumwalt-class, hadn't even been completed yet, so it couldn't be that!

As for nuclear submarines and the like, they were not suitable choices for an Open Day.

Before he could figure it out, Lucy gave him the answer.

“It seems to be the Yellow Wasp.”

Hearing this answer, Lu Ze’s face was filled with confusion: “The Yellow Wasp? Didn't that thing sink a long time ago?”

When he thought of the Yellow Wasp, his first impression naturally went to the Yorktown-class 'wasp-class' aircraft carrier from World War II.

However, Lucy decisively denied this statement: “No, it’s the Yellow Wasp ship!”

Yellow Wasp?

Suddenly, Lu Ze reacted.

Besides the aircraft carrier named Yellow Wasp, there was another ship also named 'Yellow Wasp'!

He finally understood why the crowd was flocking there.

“Holy crap, are you talking about the amphibious assault ship, the Yellow Wasp?”

“It, too, is participating in the Open Day?”

A surge of intense surprise filled Lu Ze’s heart.

An amphibious assault ship!

It had another name: helicopter aircraft carrier!

This kind of thing actually participated in this Navy Open Day?

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