Strategy game? Then I'll have to control you properly.

That insect-like monster was a new species, with a giant scythe-like jaw on its lower jaw that could slice through trees in its path.

"Release the arrows!"

Mista directed the soldiers to shoot arrows.

Arrows made from mutant byproducts pierced the enemy's body, causing damage, but due to their large size, they were difficult to kill with a single blow.

"The big guy is coming!"

As they spoke, the insect-like monster was already upon them. Its open scythe-like mandibles were enough to slice several people in half at the waist in an instant.

"Are these all the enemies?"

At that moment, Lillie was the first to rush out.

The skills contained within the Evil Dragon Horn Sword in her hand are special powers that don't even exist in the original game.

The moment she grasped the sword, she naturally understood the move and unleashed a powerful thrust at the malfunctioning device.

Immediately afterwards, the golden flashes from the sword transformed into a wedge, blasting a hole larger than a human body into the head of the malfunctioning creature that was about to swing its claws at her, sending it flying.

Even Mista and Rosie, who were prepared for a fight to the death, were stunned by her power to destroy the giant in one blow.

"Looks like we need to find a safer place."

But even with the soldiers' valiant fighting and her remarkable skills, the crisis was far from over.

Perhaps determined to annihilate the Cinnabar VIPs who climbed out of the fortress, more faulty and corrosive entities are surging towards this place.

They decided to retreat slowly, moving to a safer area that was more suitable for defense.

What to do? Use it? Or not?

Lin Miao, who was watching the game nervously from outside the screen, was also struggling with the chainsaw icon cursor mouse.

The help he can offer is very limited.

Every moment is a test. How accurately this power is used will determine the life and death of countless residents.

"These foolish humans!"

"what?"

However, the swarm's attack brought more than just despair.

Behind the slowly retreating expedition team, several short, rugged-looking men suddenly appeared.

"Are you all crazy?! Why did you bring these monsters here?!"

"Dwarfs!"

The first people to spot them screamed in surprise.

Just as they said, those men who appeared from behind with angry faces were indeed dwarves.

They mistakenly believed that the expedition had deliberately attracted the swarm of insects and were in a state of rage.

"Please calm down! We're here to rescue you!"

As the dwarves raised their crossbows to aim at the expedition, a panicked Helson rushed out to block their path.

Upon seeing Helson, who was clearly of the same race, emerge from the human ranks, the dwarves immediately stirred.

"Oh... how come someone of the same clan is mixed up over there...?"

"We'll discuss the details later! The enemy is charging in!"

But they had no time to explain properly, because the approaching enemy was pressing in.

Having grasped the situation, the dwarves had no choice but to take up arms and prepare to fight together.

"Get out here! The enemy is practically in our faces!"

"W-why are there so many...?"

More than a hundred dwarves emerged from the cave halfway up the mountain, their continuous stream leaving the expedition team dumbfounded.

Although they both regarded each other as legendary figures, they temporarily joined forces to fight in the face of the crisis.

The problem is that even with the dwarves swarming out, the insect swarm still outnumbers them.

Moreover, compared to the arrows of the Divine Race that could pierce insect shells, the dwarves' stone crossbows could hardly even penetrate the armor of the malfunctioning creatures.

"What kind of arrow did they use to pierce those guys' armor?"

"Is this the time to talk about this?! We're all going to die, all because of those damned humans!"

The swarm was so large that panic gradually spread within the group.

Compared to the Cintaman who held their ground, the dwarves, whose nerves were on edge during their escape, were clearly more easily swayed.

"There's no need to worry too much; there will definitely be a solution."

"Who exactly are you? Why do you walk among humans and trust them so much?"

In this situation, they would naturally be shocked by Kherson, who was so different from their own side.

Herson moved his lips, but found it difficult to express what he had seen and heard these past few days.

Fortunately, he didn't need to explain everything.

"It's a defensive tower bestowed by that great one!"

"That great being is about to unleash divine punishment!"

Suddenly, flashes of light appeared all around, accompanied by clanging sounds, and defensive towers materialized out of thin air, unleashing a barrage of powerful arrows at the enemy.

Even more terrifying, a giant chainsaw descended from the sky, roaring and shredding the swarming insects along with the ground.

"Has things finally taken a turn for the better?"

Lin Miao frantically moved the mouse to kill as many enemies as possible, and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the cheering residents.

When the swarm of insects was at its densest, Lin Miao seized that one moment and used her only opportunity.

For this moment, even when her companions were shot by poison needles and fell down, even when she was bitten on the chin and dragged, Lin Miao kept her eyes tightly closed and endured it.

"What on earth is going on...?"

"Let's get out of here first! Their lair is to the west, head that way!"

Meanwhile, the residents began to take refuge with the dwarf survivors.

We must return to the fortress before the enemy attacks again.

"At least it can be considered a success, right?"

In his view, the dwarves' casualties were not serious.

In reality, the dwarves, who were initially wary and hostile, had lost their sense of unease and were now following the humans who came to their rescue, as if they were under hypnosis.

Persuasion or explanation can wait until safety is ensured.

In any case, these dwarves had reached the limit of their refuge life, which is why they were willing to risk following the Zhen Dan tribe.

"I hope this doesn't trigger something..."

He shifted his gaze from the residents and rotated the screen to check the enemy's status.

Although the enemy certainly knew that the troops they sent out had failed to annihilate the reconnaissance team and had been wiped out, the swarm remained silent.

Are you really okay?

"Yeah, because I've been busy with work."

Lin Miao wasn't lying; she really was busy with work all day.

He first contacted his friend, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then hung up the phone after saying "we'll meet sometime."

Lin Miao smiled wryly, put down her phone, and picked up the mouse. The work she was talking about now wasn't related to the company.

Like an investor staring at a stock chart, spend all day staring at the screen, observing what's happening and thinking about solutions;

He now works by studying various games, much like someone who makes money by reselling game items.

The rescue operation for survivors was successfully completed without any major casualties.

The rescue operation for the dwarf survivors, launched based on Helson's intelligence, was successfully completed despite several crises along the way, thanks to the residents' desperate struggle and his assistance.

As a result, about a hundred more dwarf survivors were added, and the points earned from achieving the achievement were an extra bonus.

Once they have all become companions, their talents can be formally developed.

"It seems things are progressing quite smoothly for now."

Looking at this scene, Lin Miao felt a sense of peace.

From their initial contact with the residents until now, their fundamental goal has always been the same: to strengthen their power.

Increase the population, stimulate their characteristics, and develop the civilization of these immigrants who initially only had tents.

All actions ultimately boil down to the same goal: to enhance the collective strength.

Whether it's fighting against faulty entities or dealing with provocations from surrounding forces, ultimately, sufficient strength is needed to gain a foothold.

And when they overcome this crisis, they will become stronger.

Based on this fundamental purpose, Lin Miao is quite satisfied with the current situation, and this is not just baseless self-praise.

[Li Sushang: Currently, their population is about three thousand, with approximately two hundred having learned skills in the game.]

"The ratio is about right. The more games you install, the more traits you can awaken, so don't worry."

Through his conversation with Li Sushang, Lin Miao learned in detail about the development of this newcomer.

Despite cultural and topographical differences, the village she manages is still smaller than Lin Miao's residents.

[Li Sushang: I am a little concerned about it.]

Recently, there have been more and more people claiming to be users, but I don't know how capable they are, since they haven't officially revealed themselves yet.

"There was no need to disclose it to the public in the first place; ordinary people wouldn't care about this anyway."

I'm curious about the skill levels of others, but I don't know for sure at the moment.

Even the United States, which receives government support and loudly promotes its capabilities and equipment in the media, never mentions which specific residents it has trained.

Ordinary people are simply curious about the monsters that have appeared in this era, and the superhumans who can defeat them.

When the Zerg finally appeared near Lin Miao's residence, he felt inexplicably anxious, but not now.

The number of soldiers is constantly increasing, and their equipment is gradually being replaced with special weapons specifically designed for hunting.

Just like now, Lin Miao continues to develop this village.

He believes that as long as he persists, he can solve whatever happens.