Chapter 201 It’s a miracle, sir
Zhongzhou Space Experimental Base.
With the surrender of the predators in the underground ecological park of Building 3, the last sporadic resistance was also extinguished.
When the captured predator leader "Ka" heard that they were defeated by a group of blue jackets, every inch of muscle on his face was filled with disbelief.
But whether he accepted it or not, the outcome of this war had been decided.
From the beginning to the end of the battle, it took a total of 1 hour, 15 minutes and 7 seconds.
More than 200 players participated in the battle, 28 died and 21 were injured. Except for 4 people who were seriously injured and chose to counter-attack, the rest were minor injuries that were not disabling.
There were even 5 players with physical fitness. In less than half an hour after the end of the battle, the wounds had basically scabbed over, and they turned from serious injuries to minor injuries, and from minor injuries to abrasions.
At the same time, more than half of the losses in this battle were paid by the 40 players in Group A who served as the feint group.
As a force that confronted the Predators head-on, they were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of manpower, terrain, and firepower, but they incredibly contained more than 80% of the Predators' combat power, and repelled the Predators' two consecutive charges, creating a decisive opportunity for the large forces on the Eastern Front.
In recognition of their bravery, Chu Guang awarded a medal of honor to all 40 players.
Although the medal in the closed beta version does not have a specific physical object, it is just a small logo that can be displayed on the character page of the VM and the personal homepage of the forum, but for players who are keen on unlocking and game achievements, this reward is undoubtedly a pleasant surprise!
On the Predators side, the total number of participants was 152, 94 died, and the remaining 57 were all captured, and half of them were seriously injured.
This battle was a great victory!
…
"…If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never believe this battle report."
Vanus, who returned the VM in his hand to Chu Guang and watched the battle from beginning to end through the drone's perspective, still had an expression of disbelief on his face.
The equipment gap between the two sides was not obvious.
Although Shelter No. 404 launched two rounds of support rockets, the morale-strike effect was obviously higher than the actual killing effect.
On the other hand, the looters on the high ground had obviously more equipment from the legion they took over.
Through the aerial images of the drone, Vanus saw at least 5 light machine guns.
This is not counting the ones on the four trucks!
In terms of terrain, the looters were high above, relying on existing houses and walls as shelters.
The residents of the shelters under the hillside could only rely on the roots of pine trees and the snow piled around them... These could not be called reliable shelters at all, at most they could only be regarded as better than nothing.
Vanus really couldn't imagine how these shelter residents took down the entire high ground at the cost of only more than 30 people.
Compared to Vanus's disbelief, Chu Guang's expression was expected.
Although the casualties in the battle report were much lower than he expected, they were basically in line with his expectations.
Chu Guang took the VM from Vanus and put it away. He did not mention the bet for the time being, but looked at him and asked.
"What do you think of those predators?"
Vanus pondered for a moment and gave an evaluation.
"They are not like ordinary predators."
However, Chu Guang was not satisfied with his answer.
"This is nonsense. Of course I know they are not ordinary predators. What I want to know is whether you see familiar shadows in them."
Vanus was slightly stunned, frowned and thought for a moment and said.
"... Now that you say that, it is indeed a bit like that. Although they have certain flaws in tactics, it can be seen that they have received professional training."
And the people who trained them are likely to be his former colleagues!
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the door of the temporary command post, and a guard stood at the door, standing at attention and saluting.
"Report! The results of the interrogation have come out. We pried out from the prisoners that they are only the vanguard, and the main force is still behind. Their leader asked them to hold out until dawn, saying that reinforcements will arrive before tomorrow morning."
It's okay if they arrive before tomorrow morning.
A strange expression appeared on Chu Guang's face.
How confident must he be to think that this group of rabble can hold out until tomorrow morning in front of his players.
"How many people are in their main force."
The guard shook his head and said.
"We can only confirm that it is a thousand-man team, but the exact number is unknown."
Chu Guang looked at Vanus.
"What is the general size of the thousand-man team of the legion?"
Vanus thought for a while and said.
"On average, there are about 2,000 people, with a minimum of 1,000 and a maximum of 5,000. It depends on the configuration of the 10,000-man team. For example, the 1,000-man team I led before was composed of 2,000 people, mainly light infantry, equipped with two howitzers. If they are confident that the reinforcements can arrive before dawn, they should be equipped with wheeled vehicles or other vehicles that can move quickly."
Chu Guang tried to ask.
"Are there tanks?"
"How can I know this?" Vanus said with a smile, "I sincerely suggest that you send a team of scouts to search north along the route they transport supplies."
"I have sent someone."
Chu Guang glanced at the map and saw that Fang Chang and the other two had left the original observation point and moved to the experimental base.
He prepared some equipment for them there.
It should come in handy.
...
At the same time, Zhongzhou Aerospace Ecological Experimental Base.
On the messy battlefield, Fang Chang and his party finally received two bicycles from the administrator.
"Damn? Just give us two bicycles?"
Looking at the crudely made and economical bicycle in his hand, Ye Shi was completely dumbfounded and didn't know where to start complaining.
There are three people, at least give them three!
Lao Bai, who met up with them a few minutes ago, smiled and patted his shoulder.
"The trucks are all moved to transport supplies. It's good enough to give you two bicycles. Be content. Many people came here by car and have to walk back when they go back!"
Unlike the picky Ye Shi, Kuang Feng didn't have any objection to the means of transportation in his hand.
After all, he rode this thing to go to class every day.
"Lao Bai, are you coming?"
"What the hell am I going to do? I'm so injured." Lao Bai lifted his clothes up, revealing the bandage on his stomach.
There were two bloodstains there.
Even though it had dried up, it was still shocking to look at!
Looking at the wound, Ye Shi was shocked.
"Fuck, are you okay?!"
Lao Bai said with a smile.
"What can happen in the game? I'll go back to the incubator and lie down later. Maybe I'll be completely healed tomorrow."
At this time, Fang Chang suddenly remembered something and looked at him and said.
"Speaking of which, Lao Bai, I wanted to ask you just now, how did you get the first kill?"
Hearing this, Lao Bai's expression suddenly became a little subtle, and he moved his eyes to the side awkwardly.
"Uh, if I say I picked it up, do you believe it?"
Fang Chang rolled his eyes at him and threw the question back.
"What do you think?"
...
In the experimental base.
Five trucks drove up to the high ground, plus the four trucks seized from the looters, a total of nine trucks were parked neatly in a row on the open space.
Under the command of the deputy captain of the guard team, the players were carrying large and small bags of spoils and loading them onto the trucks.
Cleaning the battlefield is also part of the campaign.
Although the captured supplies are "mission props" and belong to the shelter collectively, these mission props can provide additional "war points" for all players participating in the campaign in the reward settlement phase after the campaign ends.
That's why the players are moving so hard.
If there weren't guards watching, these guys might have even moved the tables and chairs in the laboratory up!
Battlefield atmosphere group: "Wait, why can't corpses be considered spoils? Can't they be used to produce resurrection coins?"
I'm the darkest: "This is unreasonable!"
Construction site boy and brick: "I can help drive, let's make a few more trips, and I guarantee that there will be no land left in this experimental base!"
The players next to the truck were chattering.
Walking over from a distance, Lu Bei couldn't help but sigh at the boxes of supplies on his truck.
"This year should be a good year!"
Nearly 50,000 rounds of ammunition filled dozens of large boxes. Bundles of cotton-padded clothes and bedding for the winter
15 tons of green wheat, 15 tons of yams, filled several trucks!
It can be seen that it took the looters a lot of time to transport these supplies from the rear.
In addition, there were more than 30 boxes of dried rats, cockroach slices, mysterious meat jerky, and a large amount of nutritional paste of unknown ingredients.
However, the administrator did not seem to intend to keep these suspicious foods of unknown origin.
The nutritional pastes were poured down the hillside, and the dried rats, cockroach slices, and meat jerky were thrown into the fire and burned, and as much as could be burned was as much as possible.
The order issued by the manager was to evacuate from here before 12 o'clock, and take away all the supplies that could be used first.
As for those that were not useful and inconvenient to take away, they should be destroyed on the spot, and not a single usable bullet should be left for the looters!
At this time, Lu Bei suddenly saw a few strange boxes, and he was shocked when he opened the lid.
It turned out to be artillery shells!
"Why are there still artillery shells here?"
Lu Bei counted them, and there were quite a few, more than 50 rounds. The caliber looked quite large, and he gestured with his hand, which was about 10 centimeters.
But he didn't see any artillery here?
These looters would not use them as bombs.
The slightly older guard standing next to him said.
"Maybe the artillery is behind. I heard that the first to arrive here were the vanguard."
"Just the vanguard?!" Looking at the residents of the shelter who were preparing to evacuate, Lu Bei said nervously, "What if those predators attack? Isn't it too early for us to evacuate now?"
The slightly older guard continued with a smile.
"What are you afraid of! We removed the fuel rods in the reactor and took away their supplies. Even if they take back the high ground, what will happen? Can they still turn out food!"
...
Next to the construction site for loading and unloading supplies.
Chu Guang, wearing a power armor, finally saw the 4-meter-long lizard in a dirty tent.
Speaking of which, after traveling to the wasteland for so long, this is the first time Chu Guang has seen the Death Claw with his own eyes.
And it was at such a close distance!
Looking at the beast in front of him, Chu Guang fell into deep thought.
If you look at it this way...
Junk-kun and this thing really look a bit like each other.
"Xiao Qi."
"Yes, Master, what can I do for you?"
"Take a photo of me and this Death Claw."
"...?"
Although Xiao Qi was confused by the Master's request, he still landed the drone and took a photo of Chu Guang and the Death Claw at the door of the tent.
The photo was sent to the helmet.
Chu Guang admired his own look for a while and nodded with satisfaction.
Not bad.
I'll post this selfie on the official website later!
At this time, Chu Guang suddenly noticed that the Death Claw's eyes had opened at some point, and a pair of amber pupils were staring at him.
Chu Guang, who was being stared at, was not panicked at all. He silently pulled out the nitrogen-powered hammer on his back, and his index finger had already hit the touch button on the hammer handle.
It seemed that the Death Claw, lying on the ground, had sensed the danger from the hammer, and it instantly became much more honest.
After taking a look at the metal collar on the neck of the deathclaw, Chu Guang then looked at the robed old man standing in the tent.
As Lao Bai mentioned in the forum, this man is obviously different from those predators in terms of clothing and temperament.
Especially the gray robe with a hood, which always gives him a mysterious feeling.
Without any nonsense, Chu Guang asked directly.
"What is hanging around its neck?"
The old man answered softly.
"It's a miracle, sir."
Chu Guang was slightly stunned and glared at the old man.
"Speak human language."
The old man said unmoved.
"The name of this device is Miracle, sir. If you insist on explaining it, it can enable us to establish spiritual communication with alien species."
Through the old man's determined eyes, Chu Guang can now confirm that this guy probably doesn't know how to explain this thing and how it works.
But it doesn't matter.
There happened to be two experts in the shelter, one was proficient in mechanical equipment such as implants, and the other was proficient in biology.
Chu Guang believed that one of them would definitely be interested in this thing.
Putting aside the question of the death claw for the time being, Chu Guang looked at the old man and asked.
"Let me change the question. Who are you?"
The old man said softly.
"Apostle of the Torch Church, sir, you can treat me as a neutral third party."
Torch?
... Church?
Hearing the familiar word "torch", Chu Guang's face showed a strange expression, looking at the old man in front of him who seemed to have not figured out the situation.
"You were captured by me on the predator's position, and you still have the nerve to tell me that you are a neutral third party?"
Looking at the stunned old man, Chu Guang continued.
"We will settle the account with the torch later."
"Now, follow me with your things."
"I will take you to where the captives should be."
...
The sky was getting light.
With the roar of the engine, three pickup trucks with steel plates cruised around the outside of the experimental base, but finally left to the north without the courage to drive up to the high ground.
A few hours later.
At noon.
The three pickup trucks with steel plates came back again.
In addition to these three vehicles, there were more than 200 predators, led by 20 centurions, divided into 20 teams, and pressed up the high ground from the east and west sides at the same time.
The man holding a telescope in his hand, with only a tuft of hair on his head, looked in the direction of the experimental base, with a triumphant smile on his lips.
"It seems that those people ran away."
His name is Gangya, a centurion of the Bone Chewing Tribe, belonging to the Thousand-Man Team under the Black Snake, and also a direct descendant of the clan where the leader of the Bone Chewing Tribe is.
The man standing next to him at this moment, wearing a navy blue thick coat and an eye patch on his left eye, was named Kai. He was once a centurion of the expeditionary army.
After General Kras was defeated, he happened to meet the people of the Bone Chewing Tribe on his way to the south.
These looters are very interesting.
After seeing the navy blue coat on him, they did not attack him for the first time, but accepted him with pleasure.
Kai was confused by them for a while.
You know, after catching the people of the legion, the general looters would be excited to make them into human leather sofas or other things and show them off as trophies.
However, these looters are very pragmatic.
The deserters of the legion who were incorporated into the legion suddenly became staff officers, instructors and other positions in the Bone Chewing Tribe.
Here Kai also met many deserters who had no hope of returning home like him.
Since Xiang had nowhere to go anyway and he had no other skills to make a living except fighting, he stayed here.
Looking at the overly excited Gang Ya, Kai felt that he should remind him, so he coughed lightly and said.
"This is not a good sign... Since they chose to evacuate, it means that in their eyes, this place has lost its original strategic value."
Hearing this, the excited Gang Ya's expression suddenly became gloomy.
At this moment, his subordinates trotted over and sent him the battle report from the front line.
Just as Kai said with a crow's mouth, the worst thing happened after all.
His people easily recaptured the experimental base, but there was only an empty shell left here.
Those who attacked them not only took away the supplies prepared by their troops, but also dismantled the fuel rods in the ecological park under Building 3!
The only ones left were about twenty seriously injured wounded, who were thrown directly into the lobby of Building 3 and were now lying on the floor wailing with their dying breath.
This group of shameful thieves!
Cowards who fear war!
And those teammates are so stupid! They can't even hold on to such a high ground for one night!
Steel Teeth clenched his fists and looked in the direction of the experimental base, his eyes spurting out anger.
Those were the supplies they looted from many survivors' strongholds, and there was even a share for him, and all this was to pave the way for the army to go to the front line.
Kai could probably guess what he was thinking, but he still made a cautious suggestion.
"Without supplies, even if we send a large force here, we can only suffer from cold and hunger here... This place has lost its strategic value, retreat."
"We can't just let it go!" Steel Teeth narrowed his eyes dangerously and said angrily, "They should be the survivors in this area! We have to take the supplies back!"
Kai looked at him, stunned.
Take it back?
From those crazy people who took this high ground in just one night?
Does this guy really know what he is talking about? ? ?