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Chapter One
“Ha ha! So it's you, Papaya Brother. Have you already dismantled the last three Tanks' Energy Engines and Energy Conversion Generators? You must know that the Core Security Zone is crucial to our fortress; it’s key to our survival. Papaya Brother, I heard those three Tanks of yours have over twenty Energy Engines installed in total. Impressive, indeed! If it weren't for that, I fear my Energy Defense Matrix would be quite difficult to complete!”
From a distance, upon seeing Lin Yuan, Anson immediately let out a chilling laugh, his appearance unsettlingly inhuman.
“You flatter me, Lord Anson. My Tanks have indeed been dismantled. I was supposed to send all the Energy Engines over, but a new problem has arisen: the fortress in the Central Activity Area requires large Ore Smelting Machinery. Without it, we won't be able to finish in a short time. I happen to have some research in this area, so I’d like to delay things a bit and use the Energy Engines from my three Tanks to assemble a large Ore Smelting Machinery. Once the outer wall of the fortress is completed, we can then assemble the defense matrix without any rush.” Zhou Yue spoke formally. For some reason, he always felt Anson's gaze was oddly unsettling, yet he remained overly enthusiastic, which was indeed uncomfortable.
“Is that really necessary? Lord Papaya, you should know that not long ago, we all agreed for me to personally oversee the design and construction of the entire fortress project. Your unconventional actions will disrupt all my plans and threaten our safety. Do you think your suggestion is appropriate? Selfish behavior at this time is unacceptable.” Anson immediately dismissed him.
Lin Yuan listened and secretly scoffed; it was just as he expected. However, he maintained a compliant demeanor and replied, “If that's the case, then so be it. We will find another way; we must ensure that the Core Security Zone is completed as soon as possible.”
“Ha ha! That’s more like it, Papaya Brother! Once the fortress is built, we should exchange insights on Mechanical Assembly when we have time.” Anson cackled.
“Wait! I have something to say!” Before Anson's voice faded, someone shouted from afar. It was Crow along with the sniper and several other lone Mercenaries, including Hal, Thomas, Bison, and others—over a dozen people in total—looking quite imposing.
Seeing this scene, Lin Yuan calmly stepped aside. He certainly couldn't approach Anson alone with suggestions; thus, he had previously instructed Thomas, Hal, Bison, and others to discreetly inquire about these wandering lone Mercenaries since they were responsible for constructing the Outer Security Zone and Central Activity Area.
The Outer Security Zone was manageable; anyone could easily block off passages by digging up giant rocks. However, the molten rock required for the Central Activity Area posed a challenge; no one would foolishly use their own energy reserves for smelting. Therefore, Lin Yuan's proposal quickly gained recognition among these individuals.
Then Lin Yuan walked ahead and deliberately raised his suggestion only to be dismissed by Anson—just in time for Crow and his group to overhear it. Consequently, Lin Yuan no longer needed to participate in what followed.
“Crimson Fox, what trouble are you stirring up? Although you were once the chief sniper of the Evil Dragon Mercenary Corps, don’t forget that was in the past. The Evil Dragon has betrayed you now; just follow orders obediently. Once we get through this wave of danger, you can go wherever you please!”
Anson clearly knew the true nature of Crimson Fox, and Lin Yuan could even see that this guy had some fear of Crimson Fox. This was natural; even Lin Yuan felt a sense of dread towards someone who could take down six Thorned Dragons with a Sniper Energy Cannon. The reason was simple: this individual was far too powerful. Don't think that a Long-Range Sniper can't compete with melee classes; that only applies to ordinary, mediocre Long-Range Snipers. With Crimson Fox's formidable level of skill, even within a hundred steps, he could take Lin Yuan out with a single shot before Lin Yuan even had time to Block. Even if he did manage to Block successfully, he would still be eliminated because the heavy Interstellar Sniper Rifle in Crimson Fox's hands was nothing short of a Blue Light Weapon!
This was Hal's previous assessment of Crimson Fox. At that time, Lin Yuan had considered recruiting this individual in the same manner but was ruthlessly mocked by Hal. After all, the chief sniper of the Evil Dragon Mercenary Corps was not someone who could be treated lightly.
So, upon learning Crimson Fox's true identity, Lin Yuan resigned himself to the reality that although this guy was an E7-level Mechanical Warrior, even five Hals would not be his match, let alone Lin Yuan and the others.
"I am not causing trouble; I am merely suggesting what I believe is correct. Anson, we need an Ore Smelting Machinery so we can build the fortress wall of the Central Activity Area as quickly as possible and ensure better quality. Therefore, I believe Lord Papaya's words are quite valid. If you disagree, we might as well hold another general meeting to discuss this further. If everyone agrees with your method, I certainly won't go against the consensus!"
Crimson Fox spoke calmly, but as a master, just these words carried immense pressure. Even the ominous figure couldn't bear it; after hesitating for a moment, he turned to Lin Yuan and said with a strange smile, "In that case, I won't say much more. However, as far as I know, Papaya Brother, one Ore Smelting Machinery doesn't seem to require too many Energy Engines. You can leave one behind and send the rest over."
"One is not enough; at least ten should be kept. However, those Energy Shield devices are unnecessary and can all be sent over. Only then can we barely manage," Lin Yuan replied earnestly, fully embodying the persona of a technical expert. He kept so many Energy Engines for other uses; otherwise, if they all fell into Anson's hands and Sir K150 really took action, they wouldn't be left helpless.
"Alright then, let's settle on that!" Anson, under the pressure from Crimson Fox, didn't haggle any further. With a strange laugh, he made his decision, and Lin Yuan and the others immediately returned.
"Lord Crimson Fox, Lord Crow, what specifications do you think this Smelting Ore machinery should be assembled into?" At this point, Lin Yuan gave up on trying to build rapport with Crimson Fox. As for Crow, there was no need to care about past grievances; forgetting those sordid matters was best since both Crow and Lin Yuan were now focused on finding ways to survive. Especially for Crow, whose team consisted solely of him now; he wouldn't add any complications for Lin Yuan.
"I know nothing about this; you can modify it as you see fit. I still trust your assembly skills. If it were earlier, I might have recommended you join the Evil Dragon Mercenary Corps," Crimson Fox replied nonchalantly. This was indeed true; in this world, one must gain something at the cost of losing something else. He had devoted all his energy to Long-Range Sniping and thus knew little about other professional skills.
"Don't mention your Evil Dragon Mercenary Corps! That bastard Evil Dragon abandoned you all to escape alone! Do you not hold any resentment against him? Are you really considering returning under his banner in the future?" Crow retorted angrily. As an E7-level quasi Brute Assault Specialist, he wasn't afraid of Crimson Fox at all and showed no restraint in expressing his feelings. If it weren't for being trapped in a dangerous situation, he would have taken down Crimson Fox just to vent his inner fury.
"Your anger is completely meaningless; whether you resent him or not will not affect our current situation at all. Absolute calmness and patience are key. If I were you, I wouldn't waste my breath or energy on such futile matters," Crimson Fox replied leisurely as if he would never feel anxious. Yet the more composed he appeared, the harder it became to discern his true feelings.
In summary, he was an incredibly powerful yet remarkably calm individual—someone who wouldn't become agitated or furious even if his entire family were killed or subjected to humiliation. Such a person was truly terrifying because they would never be swayed by emotions!
However, to become the most outstanding sniper, strong psychological resilience is essential; otherwise, one can only be considered worthless.
"Alright, leave this matter to me. I will provide everyone with a satisfactory answer. However, I hope you all can prepare more ores because I want to raise the melting point even higher, which will allow the fortifications we cast to have a higher Enhancement Level. This is ultimately beneficial and harmless. We can't place all our hopes on Anson, even though I must admit that the defense matrix he assembled is indeed impressive," Lin Yuan said at this moment. He could only rely on this method to give himself and everyone else a solid footing; otherwise, with the control of the Energy Defense Matrix in Anson's hands, he truly felt uneasy.
Naturally, everyone had no objections to Lin Yuan's proposal. At once, Crimson Fox, Crow, Thomas, Fat Three, and more than twenty other Mercenaries went to prepare for mining more rocks, while Bison and Hal were left behind by Lin Yuan to assemble the Ore Smelting Machinery.
"Captain, are you really confident? Of course, I'm not questioning your ability; it's just that the Energy Engines you've intercepted might not just be ten units," Hal asked at this time. He also possessed level 7 assembly skills and could see through Lin Yuan's tricks.
"That's right, Hal. Do you trust Sir K150? Do you trust Anson?" Lin Yuan chuckled and countered with a question.
"Of course not. Sir K150 is a notorious character—ruthless, cruel, and bizarrely unpredictable. However, given the current situation, we have no choice but to trust them. After all, internal strife at this moment would be a bad omen for both them and us," Hal sighed.
"Exactly. We cannot choose to engage in internal conflict with them, but we also do not trust him. Therefore, we can only prepare in advance. There’s a saying: one should never harbor malicious intent towards others but must always guard against others' intentions!"
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