Chapter 377 Feint, Probe and Shield! (1/2)

The nearly 500-meter-long body is almost equivalent to two "Hindenburg" airships. And the longest aircraft carrier in another world is just a younger brother in front of this guy.

A 400mm short-barreled mortar, 12 100mm secondary guns, and 144 20~30mm anti-aircraft guns together constitute its firepower system.

The gun barrel decorates its huge body like a hedgehog. No matter whether it is attacked from any angle, it will be protected by at least 20 anti-aircraft guns.

In addition, there are the 7mm caliber machine guns hidden behind the shooting holes, and the cabin that is suspected to accommodate carrier-based aircraft.

airship?

This thing is simply like an "aerial battleship" flying in the sky!

Chu Guang had no doubt that not only was it stocked with a large amount of ammunition and supplies, it must also be equipped with a sufficient number of soldiers and crew.

Otherwise, what is such a large volume used for?

You have to decorate it with something.

Looking at the photos that players exchanged their lives for, Chu Guang couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He was wondering if it was possible to defeat such an unreasonable monster in Boulder City.

"The peaceful option can basically be ruled out...the other party took a preemptive strike and knocked down our communication equipment, sent ground troops to attack our players, and opened fire to shoot down our aircraft as soon as it entered the range."

"They responded quickly and decisively, and 80% of them had prepared corresponding invasion plans."

Chu Guang, who was staring at the computer screen, unconsciously tightened his eyebrows, a trace of solemnity appeared in his eyes, and said to himself.

"It's hard to deal with..."

It's not so much that it's difficult to deal with.

It would be better to say that there is no chance of winning.

With the alliance's current equipment, it is more than enough to wipe out a marauder force, but it is still too young to really compare it with the forces that have existed in the wasteland for a long time.

It is true that players can be resurrected, but manpower is only a part of war after all. Without sufficient weapons, ammunition and supplies, no matter how much manpower is used, it will be in vain.

People can hide in shelters, but the assembly lines that produce weapons cannot, and factories, farmland, and mines cannot be moved.

Chu Guang would never forget how many casualties his players had to pay to kill a considerable number of predators with the help of boss Xia's hand-made iron pipe rifle.

Therefore, no matter what, he couldn't let that guy fly to the top of Dawn City.

Staring at Chu Guang's face intently, Xiao Qi sat on the table and remained silent. As if hesitating for something, it spoke hesitantly.

"Owner……"

Chu Guang, who was thinking about how to break the situation, replied casually.

"What's wrong?"

"It always feels like it has more gun barrels than the planes in your hangar."

Chu Guang's eyebrows twitched.

"...I know it without you reminding me."

"Well... Xiaoqi doesn't want to ridicule you, but as your assistant, I have to remind you when you hit a dead end. If it doesn't work... it's actually okay for us to hide in the shelter. The management system does not There’s no deadline you have to complete something, right?”

Xiaoqi's voice was very soft.

And it was rare that it did not use the strange voice package downloaded from the Internet in another world, but the electronic sound without fluctuations when they first met.

However, what Chu Guang didn't expect was that in theory, the voice that should be free of any emotion made him hear a hint of unusual emotion.

Not so much a "suggestion".

It's more like——

Pleading?

Chu Guang didn't think this was his illusion or being sentimental, but it was precisely because of this that he felt a little confused.

He never put himself in danger and never abandoned the wastebasket, but it always seemed insecure.

but.

Chu Guang still didn't want to consider the last trump card.

It's easy to close that door.

However, there were too many things outside the door that he couldn't let go of.

"We won't lose."

"But……"

"The analysis of paper data does not mean the final result. We have a lot of cards in hand, and it is far from time to consider giving up."

Looking at Xiao Qi who still wanted to say something, Chu Guang stretched out his index finger and rubbed it gently on the top of its head. His confident smile dispelled the seriousness between his eyebrows.

"Believe me."

Xiao Qi didn’t persuade her any more.

After five or six minutes, it whispered.

"Then...what are you going to do?"

"It's not easy to win this war alone. We don't even know how many cards our opponent has. The top priority is to find out how strong the airship's anti-aircraft firepower is and what their weaknesses are, and then Only then can we think of countermeasures.”

Chu Guang thought for a while and continued.

"Also, we have to do everything we can to strap our neighbors into our chariots."

…

Rui Valley City.

The majestic "Heart of Steel" slowly dropped in height, and the shadow cast from the sky was like a curtain, covering almost half of the city and the woods on the edge of the city.

Hovering at a low altitude of close to five or six hundred meters, four thick and long anchor chains were thrown from the airship and smashed into the ground below the airship like cannonballs.

The anchor chain has been dropped.

After it came to a complete stop, the lifting platform suspended by chains was lowered from the belly of the airship.

Soldiers in black cloaks walked down the platform in neat formation.

They are well-trained, sharp-eyed, and well-equipped. Whether in terms of momentum or combat quality, they are far beyond the regular clone troops of the Legion, and they are the kind that can be seen at a glance.

The iconic black robes and the compact "Warrior" assault rifle in their hands both demonstrate their noble status——

They are part of the Legion Air Marine Corps.

Steel conquers the sky.

And they conquer the ground.

"...Move the supplies from the elevator. We need to establish an outpost on the surface before dark! If you don't want to sleep in the forest, you have to move quickly!"

Standing at the front of the team, a man wearing a black exoskeleton shouted loudly, urging his soldiers to unload the supplies on the elevator.

His name is Rachel, his military rank is Captain, and he is responsible for the construction of surface camps, as well as the search and patrol of nearby areas.

The logistics personnel followed the second batch of supplies to the surface and quickly started building the camp.

In addition to shovels, shovels and other tools, they also deployed two small excavators to the ground to carry out earthmoving operations.

At the same time, two light tracked armored vehicles were also deployed.

The 20mm quadruple anti-aircraft guns carried on the tracked vehicle can not only supplement the anti-aircraft firepower, but also provide medium-range support firepower for the infantry.

Not just to deter nearby wastelanders.

At the same time, it is also to deal with dangerous alien species.

"Damn, I can finally get off the airship and have some fun..." Walking next to Rachel, the man in black military uniform narrowed his eyes in a good mood.

He is the logistics officer of the "Heart of Steel" Air Marine Corps. His name is Finold. He graduated from the same military academy as Rachel, and by chance, he entered the same airship.

It's just that one went to logistics and the other went to the Air Corps.

"By the way, why did you put down the excavator?"

"We have to stay here for at least three days. The enemy is in the dark and we are in the open. Although a group of barbarians has nothing to be afraid of, there is nothing wrong with being fully prepared... This is the exact words the staff told me, let us Construction is carried out according to the standards of level three fortifications, so be careful."

"I will."

Rachel lit a cigarette and squinted at the construction workers working at the camp, but her mind drifted back to the distant desert.

To be precise, the oasis there.

It is no exaggeration to say that life there is paradise.

Not only are there an unlimited supply of fresh and delicious fruits, but there are also hot girls. Even the king's life is not as happy as theirs.

And here, in addition to the humid air and poisonous plants, there are also dangerous alien species and cunning wastelanders like foxes...

At this time, an officer from the staff followed the elevator down to the surface.

Walking straight to Rachel, he spoke bluntly.

"Where's Herrick? Why hasn't there been any news about that guy?"

Rachel shrugged.

"I don't know. We have already launched the flare. Logically speaking, he should be back...unless something unexpected happens."

He was inclined to this conjecture.

No reason.

Purely a soldier's intuition.

The officer frowned and said firmly.

"We have to find him."

Rachel asked.

"Can you determine his general location?"

The officer looked through the papers in his hand.

"The last time he reported an action plan was yesterday morning, when he was entering Luoxia Province from Luoxia Province and was tracking a caravan."

"Caravan?"

"The caravan has a target we want to capture."

"Okay, caravan... let me think about it, the caravan cannot do without water. Whether it is a camel or a two-headed cow, it must be full before it can move on."

Rachel thought for a moment, looked back behind her, and her eyes stopped on a man with a stern expression.

"Vito, take a few brothers to the nearby survivor settlement to inquire."

This guy is his most elite scout, good at using sniper rifles and traps, and his mind and eyes make him impeccable.

Although she was worried about him, Rachel still gave an extra warning.

"Remember, once you discover something, report it to me immediately."

"yes!"

After performing a military salute expressionlessly, the man named Vito quickly led his team and set off towards the south.

The staff officer looked at Rachel.

"How long will it take for you to give me news?"

"I don't know, but whether there is any news or not, I will contact you before evening."

The officer nodded, said nothing more, and turned back to the elevator, as if he was unwilling to stay on the surface for a moment longer.

Rachel didn't understand these people very well, but he really liked the feeling of his feet on the ground.

At this time, Finold, who was standing next to him, suddenly said.

"Do you think that Herrick might be someone who has encountered the enterprise?"

Rachel narrowed her eyes.

"It's hard to say, but I hope I can finish the fight and go back early."

"I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

"What's the meaning."

Finold looked around and spoke in a lower voice.

"Our captain seems not to be satisfied with the credit of intercepting the Enterprise's reinforcements...I heard that he plans to conquer the River Valley Province."

"Conquer...the river valley?"

The cigarette butt fell to the ground unconsciously, and Rachel opened her mouth in surprise.

This plan is really a bit whimsical.

It's not that he doubts the capabilities of the Heart of Steel and General McClun, but he just doesn't understand the point of doing so.

This place is separated by thousands of miles from the legion's territory.

Looking at his surprised expression, Finold whispered.

"I'm also surprised, but this is the captain's decision. You'd better give up the idea of ​​leaving here in a short time... Also, don't tell others, let alone tell others that I told you."

Rachel composed herself.

"I'll keep it tight-lipped."

The cigarette butt that fell to the ground has been extinguished.

Rachel glanced at it with some pity, raised her foot and stamped it out.

Thinking of the tasks assigned by his staff, he was about to take a few people around the camp, but at this moment, an air raid siren suddenly sounded in the sky.

The piercing whistle surprised everyone.

There was also a hint of surprise on Rachel's face, but now was obviously not the time to hesitate.

Even if he didn't think anyone could pose a threat to the Heart of Steel, he still performed his duties and shouted orders to his men.

"Air strike!"

"Find cover! Quick!"

The soldiers and construction workers in the camp quickly ran away and lay down behind the bunker.

A dense sound of gunfire came from overhead, and Rachel could tell that it was a salvo of 100mm secondary guns.

Crouching behind the unfinished explosion-proof shelter, he took out his telescope and glanced at the distant sky. Looking through the gaps in the treetops, he could vaguely see a little bit.

Under the clear sky, orange-yellow firelights were lined up, and the thick smoke from the explosion formed an airtight wall.

However, there were still five black-smoking aircraft that broke through the fire net of the first salvo with their superb flying skills.

However, their fate is already determined.

The opponent seemed to realize this, so he simply gave up the meaningless dodge, rushed straight towards the airship, and before the second round of anti-aircraft fire arrived, all the rockets mounted on the wings were shot out.

The plane was blown to pieces without any suspense, but the dozen rockets rushed towards the airship with their slender tail flames.

Rachel had a strange feeling.

I always feel that the rockets launched by those planes look more like something than the plane itself...

However, it's just a little bit.

In front of the Heart of Steel, this level of attack was as ridiculous as a toothpick piercing an elephant.

Completely ignoring the dozens of rockets, after destroying the remaining five aircraft, the airship stopped firing and allowed the rockets to bombard it.

Those rockets were almost going to hit.

However, the moment they came within 20 to 50 meters, they seemed to hit an invisible wall of air.

Most of them were deflected, and a small number died on the spot.

The flying fragments did not damage the airship at all, and the steel fortress standing in the sky did not move at all. Only a faint layer of smoke slowly drifted towards the airship, but it was quickly blown away by the airflow.

The eyes of the player hanging on the parachute were filled with astonishment.

"……really."

The latest airborne rocket developed by Goblin Technology actually did no damage at all.

Could that thing just now be a shield?

but……

Although the explosive was deflected and the fragments failed to cause damage, the thick smoke from the rocket explosion blew onto the airship.

Blood seeped from his abdomen, and despite the near-fatal trauma, it didn't stop him from thinking.

"Does this mean that only low-speed objects can approach?"

Looking at the anti-aircraft gun aimed at him but not firing, the player thought for a moment, took off his VM and a headset with a camera function and tied it to his parachute.

Then he pulled out his dagger, decisively cut the parachute rope, let the air flow carry away the parachute, and he fell freely towards the forest.

VM can always be found by other players.

It's not a loss if you can bring the information back.

Before taking off, they had never thought about going back.

Anyway, I probably wouldn't be able to survive like this. It would be even more doomed to be thrown into jail after being raped for a while, so it was better to patch myself up and get the next one.

On the other side, cheers and victory whistles rang out from the unbuilt camp below the airship.

Rachel also stood up from behind the explosion-proof bunker, put away the binoculars, and dusted off the dust on the exoskeleton breastplate.

At this time, a sound came from the helmet's earphones.

"What are the casualties in the camp?"

The communication was from the airship's staff.

"There were no casualties...what just happened?"

Rachel answered firmly without even counting the number of people. After all, he knew very well that his subordinates would not be killed by a little bit of falling dust.

"Thirty planes were approaching us."

"Plane?" A trace of astonishment appeared in Rachel's eyes.

"It's just a group of grasshoppers that have just learned to fly. Don't worry about it... I'll give you a task. We found that a parachute fell in the southern forest. You send someone to retrieve it." The officer of the staff department used an instructive tone. said.

"The pilot seems to have committed suicide." Rachel reminded.

Although he couldn't see clearly, he did see the pilot cut the parachute rope.

The officer continued.

"I know, but he put something on his parachute before he died, and we need to find out what it was."

Rachel sighed and said impatiently.

"Okay...I'll find it."

…

Katyn Station.

Beside the messy camp, herdsmen knelt on the ground to pray, and some were disposing of corpses on the ground. The village chief of Mudka held a faded pipe in his mouth and smoked it one puff at a time. His face was filled with sadness.

The merchants who smelled the danger packed their luggage and prepared to leave this place of right and wrong, as if they were fleeing.

The mercenaries who had not yet decided where to go gathered together and discussed.

"Why are the legions here?"

"I don't know... I always thought they were fighting in the north."

"Are you talking about the Expeditionary Force? They were finished last year. Where did the Bone Chewing Tribe come from?"

"These swarms of cockroaches crawling all over the floor... there will definitely be no good things happening where they are."

Tails fiddled with the VM in his hand, trying to translate some valuable clues from the topics these people were talking about, but unfortunately he didn't hear any nutritious information.

At this time, Sisi came back from the direction of the well.

"Awei, get ready to hit the road."

She carried a water bottle in each hand, and a pair hung on her shoulders. The exaggerated weights were in sharp contrast to her body shape.

However, she had an indifferent expression as she hung the several-kilogram kettle on the truck.

This fresh water is enough for them to use for a long time.

"Eh? Aren't we going to wait for Brother Quanshui and the others here?" Big White Bear, who was taking off his steel armor, asked in confusion.

"Yes, but we can't stay here any longer."

Rourou tilted his head, not quite understanding this sentence.

Sisi pointed to the tent not far away with his chin.

People over there are watching them.

However, the moment they met her eyes, those people quickly looked away.

"You mean, they might betray us." Sesame paste said thoughtfully.

"After seeing that airship, most people would think so. Anyway, I can't think of anything that can hurt it."

After a pause, Sisi continued.

"Moreover, even if they don't take the initiative to betray us, people from the legion will definitely come here to inquire about the missing soldiers... A few dinars can buy them off."

The words just fell.

There was a dense sound of artillery in the distance, and there was another commotion in the camp.

This is the second time today...and unlike the one two hours ago, this time several shots were fired in succession.

Looking at the direction where the airship was pouring firepower, Sisi frowned slightly, with a trace of uneasiness in his eyes.

One step faster than her.

Tails, who straightened his neck and looked into the distance, was the first to spot the black spot emerging from the billowing smoke, and exclaimed.

"Giao! That seems to be our plane!"

"Hmm... I guess so." Sisi looked at the VM screen, and thirty IDs appeared in the nearby player list.

But almost in an instant, only five were left online.

"Wait a minute," Tai Wei's expression suddenly changed, "Doesn't this mean... someone has brought the new version of the information to the official website?"

Si Si was stunned for a moment and had not yet come to his senses.

On the other hand, Rourou on the side faced the radio wave, with a frustrated expression on his face, although it was not obvious because of his thick hair.

"Damn it...we were obviously the ones who discovered it first."

"Is this the time to talk about it now?" The cat ears on the top of his head swayed uneasily, Sesame Paste urged with a dumbfounded look on his face, "Let's quickly discuss where to go."

Even without the airship, it would not be suitable for them to continue to stay here if they had made such a big fuss.

After discussion, the group decided to move to the forest area in the east of Ruigu City.

There is a valley there, which is easy to hide, and it maintains a safe distance of twenty kilometers from the airship.

They will wait there for the Storm Troopers to arrive before receiving new orders.

By the way, while passing through the southern suburbs of Ruigu City, recover the VM dropped by the pilot.

If you can find it...

…

After determining the location of the next stop, everyone stopped wasting time and quickly packed their luggage.

Pointing a gun at Herrick, who was tied into a rice dumpling, Sisi tied him to the back of the "electric mule" truck.

Looking at the blue-white face, she probably guessed what the man was afraid of, so she smiled lightly.

"Don't worry, the road conditions here are very bad and the car won't go fast. But if you delay deliberately, you'll be responsible for the consequences."

Herrick's Adam's apple moved and he closed his mouth without daring to speak.

When he first saw the airship, he did imagine that these people would be frightened by the power of the legion and let him go.

But at this moment, he has abandoned all illusions.

These people are crazy...

They don't care about the consequences of doing so.

Seeing the expression on the prisoner's face with satisfaction, Si Si tied an extra knot on the rope.

After finishing this, she was about to carry Luo Hua, who was seriously injured and unconscious, into the truck with her tail, when the NPC named Kaliman came over with more than a dozen of his guards.

Sisi stopped what he was doing and looked at the people in front of him. He was about to ask them what happened when Kaliman, who was walking in front, took the initiative to speak.

"Are you planning to return to Qingquan City?"

Without waiting for Si Si's reply, he continued to extend the invitation.

"We can hit the road together."

"No need." Sisi decisively rejected the invitation from his fellow travelers without even thinking about it.

Kaliman hesitated.

"Are you doubting me?"

Sisi said simply.

"No, it's just not necessary. Besides, we have only known each other for less than 24 hours. I have no reason to trust you."

Kaliman was silent for a moment and nodded.

"Understood...I was abrupt. And with your strength, you really don't need us."

Although he only watched the second half of the previous battle, it did not prevent him from getting to know the seemingly weak girl in front of him again.

She turned out to be the awakened one.

However, he didn't give up.

Taking a deep breath, he compiled his words for a moment and spoke.

"I'm sorry that I have selectively concealed my identity for safety reasons. Please allow me to reintroduce myself. I am indeed from the Lion Kingdom in Oasis No. 9, but I am not a businessman, but the son of the king."

"What?" Sisi was stunned for a moment.

Tai Tai, who was standing next to him, his eyes lit up.

"Oh, it's a prince! Then don't you have many wives?"

"It's actually not as powerful as you think."

Looking at the surprised expression on the short-haired girl's face, Kaliman probably guessed what she was thinking, although he didn't understand what she was saying.

With a wry smile, he continued.

"My father has many children, and I am just one of them. Moreover, I have voluntarily given up the trial and the right to inherit the throne, and now I am just a minister."

After a pause, he continued.

"But even if I give up the throne, my loyalty to the kingdom is still as clear as a diamond. The spirit of the sand sea can authenticate my oath."

Sis looked at him doubtfully.

"Why are you telling us this?"

A day ago, she might have listened to this guy's story with interest, but now their trip had come to a standstill.

At least it fell through for now.

Kaliman looked at her seriously.

"We have a common enemy and we need your help!"

A surprised expression appeared on Sisi's face.

Does this count as entering the main plot?

At this time, a short dry cough suddenly came from the truck, interrupting her thoughts.

Hearing the cough, the nearest sesame paste immediately ran over and got into the car nimbly.

Looking at the injured NPC on the stretcher, she asked with concern in unskilled human language.

"How are you?"

"Chu Guang...cough...me, where am I?"

His chapped lips opened and closed, and his voice was weak, like a candle swaying in the wind.

Fortunately, thanks to the two bags of glucose and saline that Si Si gave him, his condition is much better than yesterday.

"This is Ruigu City, which is still 150 kilometers away from Qingquan City. We originally planned to wait for your injury to stabilize before taking you back..."

Luo Hua didn't say anything. He moved his eyes away from the unfamiliar face in front of him and slowly fell on the VM on her arm.

He seemed to recognize this thing and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Then, he suddenly clenched his teeth, raised his heavy arms, and removed the bandage wrapped around his abdomen.

Blood seeped out faintly.

"Yeah, don't move around..."

Startled by his sudden movement, Sesame Paste quickly tried to stop him, but as soon as he touched his hand, he found a card covered in blood in his hand.

"...We found it."

"Found it? What did you find?" The stunned Sesame Paste asked subconsciously.

He had no explanation.

He just said in an increasingly weak voice, minding his own business.

"Give this... to him."