Ark Undead

Next, we need to proceed as planned.

Heading to the capital of Victoria, Londinium.

That's why Scout's task is so important.

After leaving Rhodes Island, thanks to the contributions of the Victorian native operators in their understanding of the terrain, they were able to continue their work.

Scout and his crew landed in the wilderness hundreds of kilometers from Lentinium.

They were going to get from here to the location described in Officer Chen's letter.

The military member whom Commander Chen knew seemed to have a certain degree of influence within the Victorian army.

At the very least, they can be introduced to higher-ranking officials.

The doctor valued this mission highly, which is why he sent Scout to complete it.

Scout's team, meanwhile, advanced rapidly while remaining concealed, trekking through the jungle and wilderness.

According to information, this Victorian army unit is stationed in a village within the Lentinium capital network.

Now, with Theresis taking over Lontinim, countless monsters have sprung up in the capital, and the rampaging Originium monsters in the wilderness have also been somewhat stimulated as a result.

According to the agents who returned from Victoria, the dangers in the Victoria wilderness are now several times greater than before.

There were even monsters that roamed out of the capital and attacked passersby in Victoria.

And Scout and his teammates were no exception.

They were ambushed just a few miles from the village.

The number of enemies was not large, and Scout had only caught a glimpse of the monsters' appearance when Iberia went to contact Kal'tsit.

They are unconscious beings born from the nest of the abyss.

They look somewhat similar to Hai Si. However, their physical features are dominated by carapaces and blades, with their limbs replaced by sharp blades or pointed spearheads.

It has a human face, but cannot speak human language.

However, the Sea Creatures possess a collective consciousness. But these abyssal creatures can at most be considered the most initial forms born from the production and development of the Abyssal Nest.

It belongs to the lowest level of abyssal creations.

According to the operators' descriptions, these monsters should be Abyssal Creatures that roamed out of the capital.

Scout's scouts were the first to spot the enemy. They were then attacked by the abyssal creatures hidden in the trees.

"Hold."

A reconnaissance team member was caught off guard when a low-level abyssal worm pounced on his back. Fortunately, he reacted quickly enough and had enough room to dodge when he turned around.

The insect's blade did not leave a wound on him, while the scout had already drawn the dagger from behind his back.

Light and shadow intertwined, a short knife was held in front of him, confronting the falling limbs, its sharp serrations almost touching his neck.

Then, he took out his crossbow from his side.

laugh!

The arrow, piercing right into the brain, exerted such powerful kinetic energy that it even pierced through the brain itself. Dark black fluid gushed out from the hole, and the limbs held by the dagger gradually lost their strength.

The reconnaissance team members quickly scanned the surrounding environment, still feeling lingering fear.

He was originally a scout leading the charge, but he was ambushed by the enemy, which was undoubtedly an insult to his profession.

But after the monster died, the reconnaissance team realized that its yellowish-brown armor was the best camouflage in the dry thicket.

Even the most ordinary Abyss creations can pose a threat to operators.

Only then did the scout realize just how awe-inspiring the sheer number of enemies killed in the battle record of the Undead Man in Iberia, a record passed down by word of mouth among all the elite operators, truly was.

"Encountering the enemy."

Instead of shouting, the reconnaissance team members calmly turned on their shoulder radios and spoke into the team channel.

"Six obvious targets, two of which appear to be leaders, located due north of our direction of travel. They've already... wait!"

Before he could finish speaking, another abyssal creature, hidden in the tree trunk, stretched out its body from the towering branches and pointed its sharp spikes at the scouts.

He leaped up from the corner of his eye, the spike aimed at the reconnaissance team member's torso.

The results of their daily training were on full display at this moment.

Without a second thought, the reconnaissance team member flipped over and landed on the branch. The thorns pierced through the side of his backpack but did not penetrate his body.

The scout quickly reloaded his crossbow, gripped the thick branch with his left hand, aimed his right hand at the abyssal creature stuck in his backpack, and pulled the trigger.

Only when the insect beneath him stopped struggling did he release his left hand and gently land on the ground.

"Changyin, what happened on your end? Do you need backup?"

Scout's voice came through the walkie-talkie, and the reconnaissance team member known as Long Tone turned on his walkie-talkie again.

"This isn't over yet, boss. The problem is serious; there are a lot of monsters lurking around here. Be careful when you advance."

"Received. Stay where you are and don't make any rash moves. We'll be coming to meet you soon."

"clear."

However, just as Changyin turned off the walkie-talkie, a violent explosion rang out in front of him.

Just as Changyin was about to look up, his ear twitched suddenly.

Unlike the hidden, faint voices of the creatures of the abyss.

This is the clicking sound of machinery operating at high speed, a sound that can excite any machine enthusiast.

However, for long tones, this is an absolute danger signal.

boom!

Like the sound of a cannonball being fired, the sturdy spear, propelled by the firing pin and various complex but reliable mechanical structures, burst forth with a massive amount of smoke and sparks in an instant.

The tip of the gun blade, propelled by immense force, pierced the ground, cutting through the shadow left by Changyin's high leap.

And Changyin has never before teetered back and forth on the brink of death like this.

He hovered lightly on a branch above. Only then did he have a chance to observe the figure that had suddenly attacked from the side.

Without a doubt, this is a Victorian soldier; his uniform and the distinctive Victorian mechanical weapons confirm his identity.

He raised his head and slammed his left hand on the ejection port of the siege spear. The large cartridge case popped out and made a crisp metallic sound on the ground.

As the steam rose from the rapidly cooling temperature, Changyin finally saw his face clearly.

To his surprise, the person who raised their head from behind that huge, muscular weapon was a woman with long orange hair.

476. Pure Originium

It's hard to imagine what kind of strong body it takes to wield such a huge weapon.

Changyin recognized part of the prototype of this weapon; it was clearly an engineering siege spear used in siege warfare.

Even now, because it has been modified into a personal weapon, the rear-mounted power source has been deliberately reduced in size, and the weight of some of the external armor has also been reduced.

However, the impact generated when its spearhead is extended is undoubtedly a force that a human body cannot withstand.

Not to mention the explosive force generated when propelled by specially designed energy projectiles. A weaker soldier could have half his body shattered in an instant.

The woman standing right in front of Changyin was able to withstand such a powerful impact and even had the energy to load another energy blast.

The spearhead of the city-breaking spear was aimed at Changyin. She did not intend to continue the pursuit, but used this method to warn Changyin not to act rashly.

The explosions in the distance continued, leaving Changyin in a dilemma.

Clearly, the woman didn't intend to kill him. But the sounds of battle raging between the creatures of the abyss in the distance undoubtedly told Changyin that the fight would soon be over.

He has to do something.

"I am Changyin, a field operator from Rhodes Island. This is my epaulettes."

Changyin chose to reveal his identity, and he also saw the shoulder insignia of the Victorian army on the woman.

"Although it is a special time, I cannot tell you the details of my mission. But please believe me, I am not here to covet Victoria's situation, but to offer help."

The orange-haired woman ignored Changyin; her task wasn't to negotiate with him, but to find a way to capture this intruder who had appeared out of nowhere.

However, Changyin's agility surprised her, and she could only try to hold him down here to prevent him from escaping.

That was the order the captain gave her, and she didn't want to be punished again.

Seeing that the other party did not respond, but also showed no intention of attacking, Changyin was at a loss for what to do.

His eyes glanced down and saw the time on his wristwatch.

It had only been a minute since he ended the call with Scout.

At Scout and his group's pace, they would arrive here within five minutes.

All he had to do was stay awake for those five minutes.

"Madam, are we just going to stay in this stalemate?"

Changyin tried to use language to make the soldier in front of him reveal a flaw. He needed to buy time and also distract her.

"Don't you think that exchanging information is the best option right now? You know, a large number of people in Londinium are still waiting for rescue..."

At that moment, Changyin stopped speaking, unable to continue.

He tilted his head slightly to the side, and a grenade as thick as Changyin's wrist flew past his head.

"The people of Londinium are naturally the concern of Victoria's soldiers. In comparison, someone like you who approaches Londinium alone is more suspicious."

The explosions over there ended almost simultaneously, and just after the grenade flew out, it traced a beautiful arc in the air before finally crashing into a large tree.

Instantly, the grenade was detonated by the pressure fuse, and the violent explosion confirmed who had caused such a massive blast.

The person speaking walked out of the smoke in the distance, carrying a shield in each hand. The outer armor of one of the shields was being manipulated to cover the gun port that was originally used to fire grenades.

The mechanical giant sword behind her was connected to the weight belt around her waist, clinging tightly to her body. It was hard to imagine that a person could wield such a greatsword while holding two huge shields.

At this moment, Changyin finally saw the face of the newcomer.

She was a blonde Lupo woman with the calmness and confidence typical of soldiers, and she gave her own answer to the drawn-out words.

"Now, put down your weapons. While it's good to see normal people, I have to be skeptical. If you're willing to cooperate, I can at least guarantee you plenty of space to rest and eat until your identity is confirmed."