Chapter 377 Feint, Tentative and Shield!

   Nearly 500 meters long body, almost equivalent to two "Hindenburg" airships. And another world's longest aircraft carrier 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    barrel decorates its huge body like a hedgehog. No matter from any angle, it will be taken care of by at least 20 anti-aircraft guns.

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

   Airship?

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

  Chu Guang had no doubt that it not only hoarded a lot of ammunition and supplies, but must also be equipped with a sufficient number of soldiers and crew.

   Otherwise, what is such a large volume used for?

   Gotta decorate it.

   Looking at the photo that the player had exchanged for his life, Chu Guang couldn't help falling into contemplation.

   He was thinking, if it was Boulder City, would he be able to defeat such an unreasonable monster.

   "The peaceful option can basically be ruled out...the other side preemptively knocked out our communications equipment, sent ground troops to attack our players, and shot down our planes as soon as they came into range."

   "Their response was very quick and decisive, and 80% of them have already made a corresponding invasion plan."

  Chu Guang, who was staring at the computer screen, unconsciously tightened his eyebrows, a dignified look in his eyes, and muttered to himself.

   "It's hard to deal with..."

   is not so much to deal with.

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

   With the current equipment of the Alliance, it is more than enough to destroy a predator force, but it is still too young to compare it with the long-standing forces in the wasteland.

  It is true that players can be resurrected, but manpower is only part of the war after all. Without sufficient weapons, ammunition and supplies, no amount of manpower will be given for nothing.

  People can hide in shelters, but the production line for weapons cannot. Factories, farmland, and mines cannot be moved.

  Chu Guang will not forget that back then, his players relied on the iron-barreled rifles rubbed by Boss Xia's hands, and how many casualties were paid to barely kill a considerable number of predators.

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

   Staring at Chu Guang's face, Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the table, didn't speak. It seemed to be hesitating for something, and it opened its mouth before speaking.

"Owner……"

   Chu Guang, who was thinking about how to break the game, 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 don't need you to remind me."

"Well... Xiao Qi didn't want to ridicule you, just as your assistant, I have to remind you when you walk into a dead end. If it really doesn't work... We can actually hide in the shelter, the management system does not There's no set deadline for you to do something, right?"

  Xiaoqi's voice was very soft.

   And rarely did it use the weird voice pack it downloaded from another world's network, but the electronic voice that didn't have the undulations of the first encounter.

   However, what Chu Guang did not expect was that in theory, the voice that was supposed to be free of any emotion made him hear a trace of unusual emotion.

   is not so much a "suggestion".

   is more like—

   Pleading?

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

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

but.

  Chu Guang still did not intend to consider the last hole card.

   It’s easy to close that door.

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

   "We will not lose."

"But……"

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

  Looking at Xiao Qi who wanted to say something, Chu Guang stretched out his index finger and gently rubbed it on top of his head, his confident smile dispelled the dignified expression between his brows.

"Believe me."

   Xiaoqi didn't persuade him 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 in hand. It is imperative to find out how strong the airship's anti-aircraft fire is and what their weaknesses are, and then to think about countermeasures.”

  Chu Guang thought for a while and continued.

   "Also, we have to do everything possible to tie our neighbors to our chariots."

  …

  Ruigu City.

  The majestic "Steel Heart" slowly descended its 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.

   He hovered at a low altitude of five or six hundred meters, and then four thick and long anchor chains were thrown from the airship, smashing into the ground below the airship like cannonballs.

  The anchor chain has been placed.

After    came to a complete stop, the belly of the airship lowered the chain-suspended lift platform.

   Soldiers in black cloaks came down from the platform in a neat formation.

   They are well-trained, sharp-eyed, and well-equipped. Whether it is momentum or combat literacy, they are far from the Legion's regular clone troop, and they are the kind that can be seen at a glance.

  The iconic black robe and the compact "Warrior" assault rifle in their hands all show their noble status——

   They belong to the Legion Air Marine Corps.

  Steel conquers the sky.

   And they, conquered the ground.

   "...Remove the supplies on the elevator, we have to build an outpost on the surface before it gets dark! If you don't want to sleep in the woods, hurry up!"

   Standing at the front of the team, the man wearing the black exoskeleton roared loudly, urging the soldiers under him to unload the supplies on the elevator.

   His name is Rachel, and his rank is Thousand Commander. 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 invested in the construction of the camp.

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

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

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

   is not just to deter nearby wastelanders.

   is also to deal with dangerous aliens.

   "Damn, I can finally get off the airship and let the wind blow..." Walking to Rachel's side, the man in the black military uniform squinted his eyes in a good mood.

  He is the logistics officer of the "Heart of Steel" Marine Corps, his name is Finold, he graduated from the same military academy as Rachel, and by coincidence he got into the same airship.

   It's just that one went to the logistics and the other went to the aviation marines.

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

"We have to stay here for at least three days, the enemy is in the dark, we are in the light, although a group of barbarians has nothing to be afraid of, but there is nothing wrong with being fully prepared... This is the original word that the staff told me, let us According to the standards of the third-level fortifications, in short, you should be careful."

"I will."

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

   To be precise, it is an oasis there.

   It is no exaggeration to say that life there is simply heaven.

   Not only is 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 them.

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

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

   went straight to Rachel, and he said bluntly.

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

  Rachel shrugged.

   "I don't know, we have fired a flare, and it stands to reason that he should be back... Unless something happened."

   He was inclined to such speculation.

   There is no reason.

   is purely a soldier's intuition.

   The officer frowned and said firmly.

   "We must find him."

   asked Rachel.

   "Can you determine his general orientation?"

The    officer looked at the document in his hand.

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

"Caravan?"

   "The caravan has targets we want to capture."

   "Okay, caravans... I think, caravans can't do without water. Whether it's a camel or a two-headed ox, they have to be full before they can travel."

  Rachel pondered for a moment, then turned to look behind him, and his eyes stopped on a man with a stern look.

   "Vito, take a few brothers to the nearby survivors' colony to find out."

   This guy is his most elite scout, good at using sniper rifles and traps, and he is impeccable in both brains and eyes.

  Although he was relieved 10,000 times, Rachel still gave an extra warning.

   "Remember, if you spot a situation, report it to me immediately."

"Yes!"

   gave a military salute with a blank face, and the man named Vito quickly set off towards the south with his team.

The    staff officer looked at Rachel.

   "How soon can you give me news?"

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

  The officer nodded, said nothing, turned around and returned to the elevator, as if he didn't want to stay on the surface for a moment.

  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 beside him suddenly said.

   "Do you think that Herrick is the one who ran into the company?"

   Rachel narrowed her eyes.

   "It's hard to say, but my hope is that I will go back soon after finishing the fight."

   "I'm afraid it's a bit difficult."

"What's the meaning."

  Finold glanced left and right, and said softly.

   "Our captain doesn't seem satisfied with the credit for intercepting corporate reinforcements... I heard that he intends to conquer River Valley Province."

   "Conquer... the valley?"

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

   This plan is really whimsical.

   He wasn't doubting the capabilities of the Heart of Steel and General McClen, but he was a little confused about the meaning of doing so.

   Here is 108,000 miles across the legion's territory.

   Looking at his surprised expression, Finold said in a low voice.

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

  Rachel settled down.

   "I'll be tight-lipped."

  The cigarette **** that fell on the ground has been extinguished.

  Rachel glanced regretfully, and lifted his foot to crush it.

   Thinking of the mission given by the staff, he was planning to take a few people around the camp, but at this moment, the air raid siren suddenly sounded in the air.

   The piercing whistle surprised everyone.

   Rachel's face also showed surprise, but now is obviously not the time to hesitate.

   Even though he didn't think anyone could pose a threat to the Heart of Steel, he still fulfilled his duty and shouted at his men.

   "Air Strike!"

   "Find cover! Quick!"

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

   A dense cannon sound came from overhead, and Rachel could hear that it was a salvo from the 100mm secondary gun.

  Crawled behind the unfinished blast-proof bunker, he took out his telescope and glanced at the sky in the distance. Looking through the gap in the treetops, he could vaguely see a little.

   I saw that under the clear sky, orange firelights were lined up, and the smoke from the explosion formed an airtight wall.

   However, there were still 5 black-smoked planes that broke through the fire network of the first salvo with superb flying skills.

   However, their end is doomed.

   The other party also seemed to realize this, so he simply gave up the pointless dodging, rushed straight to the airship, and emptied all the rockets mounted on the wings before the second round of anti-aircraft fire arrived.

  The plane was blasted into pieces without any suspense, but the dozen or so rockets rushed towards the airship with slender tail flames.

  Rachel had a strange feeling.

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

   However, it is only a point.

  In front of the Heart of Steel, an attack of this magnitude is as ridiculous as a toothpick stuck on an elephant.

   completely ignored the dozen or so rockets, and after destroying the remaining five planes, the airship stopped firing and let the rockets blast towards itself.

   Those rockets almost hit.

   However, the moment they approached within 20~50m, they seemed to hit an invisible wall of air.

  The vast majority were deflected, and a few died on the spot.

  The flying fragments did not hurt the airship in the slightest. The steel fortress standing in the air remained motionless. Only a faint layer of smoke slowly drifted towards the airship, but it was quickly blown away by the airflow.

   The player hanging on the parachute was full of astonishment.

"……really."

  The airborne rockets newly developed by Goblin Technology did not deal any damage at all.

   Was that thing just a shield?

but……

Although the    explosives were deflected and the fragments failed to cause damage, the smoke from the rockets exploded onto the airship.

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

   "Does it 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 the VM and the headset with camera function and tied it to the parachute.

   Then he pulled out his dagger, decisively cut the parachute rope, and let the air flow take away the parachute, while 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    took off, they never thought they could go back.

   Anyway, 80% of the time I can’t live like this, and it’s even worse to be locked up in prison after being brought back by the milk. It’s better to make up for yourself and hurry up for the next one.

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

  Rachel also stood up from behind the blast shelter, put away the binoculars, and dusted off the exoskeleton breastplate.

   At this time, a voice came from the headset of the helmet.

   "How about the casualties in the camp."

The    communication came from the airship's staff.

   "No casualties... What just happened?"

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

   "Thirty planes approached us."

   "Airplane?" Rachel's eyes showed a hint of confusion.

"It's just a group of grasshoppers who have just learned to fly, don't worry about it... I'll give you a task. We found that a parachute has fallen in the forest in the south. You can send someone to retrieve it." The officer of the staff said in a commanding tone said.

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

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

   The officer continued.

   "I know, but he hung something on his parachute before he died, we're going to figure out what that is."

   Rachel sighed and said impatiently.

   "Ok...I'll find it."

  …

  Katyn Station.

   Beside a messy camp, the herdsmen knelt on the ground to pray, and some people were dealing with the corpses on the ground. The village chief of Mudeka, with a faded pipe in his mouth, was smoking one by one, and his face was full of sorrow.

  The traders who smelled the dangerous smell packed their bags and prepared to leave this place of right and wrong, and they were in a hurry as if they were fleeing.

  The mercenaries who haven't decided where to go get together and talk about it.

   "How did the Legion come here?"

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

   "You mean the Expeditionary Force? They were finished last year, or where did the Bonechewer tribe come from?"

   "These swarms of cockroaches crawling all over the floor... There must be no good thing where they are."

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

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

   "Awei, get ready to go."

   She carried a water bottle in each of her left and right hands, and a pair of them hung on her shoulders. The exaggerated weight was in stark contrast to her figure.

   But with an indifferent expression on her face, she hung the several-kilogram water bottle on the truck.

  The fresh water is enough for them for a long time.

   "Huh? Aren't we going to wait here for Brother Spring and the others?" asked the big white bear who was unloading his steel armor in confusion.

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

  Rourou tilted his head, not quite understanding this sentence.

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

  The people over there are watching them.

   However, the moment they met her gaze, those people quickly moved their eyes away.

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

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

   After a pause, Sis continued.

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

The voice of    just fell.

   There was a loud cannon fire 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 it fired several shots in a row.

   Looking at the direction in which the airship poured its firepower, Si Si frowned slightly, and there was a trace of unease in his eyes.

   One step faster than her.

   Straightened his neck and looked into the distance with his tail. He was the first to spot the black spot that was billowing out of thick smoke, and exclaimed in surprise.

   "giao! That looks like our plane!"

   "Well... I guess it is." Sisi looked at the VM screen, and thirty IDs appeared in the list of nearby players.

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

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

  Siss was stunned for a while, but he didn't come back to his senses.

   On the other hand, the fleshy man on the side hit the radio waves, and a frustrated expression appeared on his face, although it was not obvious because of the thick hair.

   "Damn... Obviously we discovered it first."

   "Is this the time now?" The cat ears above his head swayed uncomfortably, and Sesame Paste urged with a dumbfounded look on his face, "Let's quickly discuss where to go."

  Even without that airship, and there was such a big commotion before, it was not suitable for them to continue to stay here.

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

   There is a valley, easy to hide, and maintain a safe distance of twenty kilometers from the airship.

  They'll be there waiting for the Stormtroopers heading here until they receive a new order.

   By the way, when passing through the southern suburbs of Ruigu City, I recovered the VM dropped by the pilot.

  If you can find it...

  …

   Determined the location of the next stop, everyone stopped wasting time and packed up their luggage faster.

   He pointed the gun at Herik, who was tied into a dumpling, and Sisi tied him to the back of the "electric mule" truck.

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

   "Don't worry, the road conditions here are very bad, and the car is not fast. But if you deliberately dawdled, you will be at your own risk."

  Herrick's Adam's apple moved, and he kept his mouth shut and didn't dare to speak.

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

   But at this moment, he has abandoned all fantasies.

   These people are crazy...

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

   Looking at the expression on the captive's face with satisfaction, Sisi tied an extra knot to the rope.

   After finishing this, she was about to carry Luo Hua, who was seriously injured and comatose, onto the truck with her tail, but the NPC named Kaliman came over here with his dozen or so guards.

   stopped the movement of his hands, Si Si looked at the people in front of him, and was about to ask them what was the matter, when Calliman, who was walking in front, took the initiative to speak.

   "Are you planning to go back to Qingquan City?"

   Without waiting for Sisi to answer, he continued to make an invitation.

   "We can hit the road together."

   "No need." Si Si decisively refused the invitation from the same road without thinking about it.

  Kaliman hesitated.

   "Are you doubting me?"

  Siss said simply.

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

  Kaliman was silent for a moment, then nodded.

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

   Although he only watched the second half of the previous battle, it did not prevent him from reacquainting himself with the seemingly weak girl in front of him.

   She turned out to be an Awakened.

   However, he did not give up.

   took a deep breath, he sorted out the words for a moment, and said.

   "I'm sorry I have selectively withheld my identity for safety reasons, please allow me to re-introduce myself. I do come from the Lion Kingdom in Oasis 9, but not a businessman, but the king's son."

   "What?" Si Si was stunned.

   The tail standing beside him lit up.

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

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

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

   With a wry smile, he continued.

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

   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, and the spirit of the sand sea can testify my oath."

  Siss looked at him suspiciously.

   "What are you talking to us about?"

   If it had been a day ago, she might have listened to this guy's story with great interest, but now their trip is over.

   at least temporarily fell through.

  Kaliman looked at her seriously.

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

A surprised expression appeared on   Siss' face.

  Is this entering the main storyline?

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

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

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

"How are you?"

   "Chu Guang...cough...I, where is this?"

   His chapped lips parted and his voice was weak, like a candle flickering in the wind.

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

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

  Luo Hua didn't speak, and looked away from the unfamiliar face in front of him and slowly landed on the VM on her arm.

   seemed to recognize the thing, and he was relieved.

   Then, he suddenly clenched the crown of his teeth, raised his heavy arm, and lifted the bandage around his abdomen.

  Blood seeped faintly.

   "Yeah, don't move around..."

   Startled by his sudden action, Sesame Paste hurriedly tried to stop him, but as soon as he touched his hand, he found that he had a blood-stained card in his hand.

   "...We, found it."

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

   He did not explain.

   just said in a weaker and weaker voice.

   "Give this... to him."

   (end of this chapter)