Ark Chess Player

Combat deployment, coordinated actions, combat command, combat operations, and combat support—Lin Lu, as Rhodes Island's military commander, excels in all these areas. Thanks to the information provided by the data-driven spiritual domain, everything about Lao Liu is completely exposed to him, leaving him practically naked.

When Lin Lu discovered the sorcerers and crossbowmen hiding behind the Reunion Movement thugs and soldiers, he immediately devised a countermeasure plan.

Establish a defensive line and utilize everything available.

Reduce the opponent's mobility and narrow their path of travel to a single point.

To guide, deceive, create false impressions, and induce enemy commanders to make incorrect judgments.

Lin Lu pondered for a moment, adjusted the dialogue channel, and shouted, "Amiya, from now on you will be responsible for adapting to the situation on the battlefield and making good use of magic to provide support without overdrawing your mental energy. With your strength, whether in terms of air superiority or combat capability, you are currently the best among us."

"Doctor, please rest assured, I will not let everyone down."

Amiya couldn't help but smile, feeling elated by the praise, and inadvertently revealing her adorable girlish side.

Lin Lu saw this and sighed helplessly in his heart.

If he could, he would never let Amiya appear on the front lines.

Given Amiya's age, she should be focusing on her studies, enjoying her youth and campus life. However, the reality is that Amiya not only has to consider all aspects of Rhodes Island, but also finds herself on the battlefield, risking her life.

"Peace in an era...?"

Lin Lu thought to himself, then slowly turned around and took a step.

When Lin Lu decided to undertake the defense mission, he already had a tactical plan in mind.

No matter what kind of war it is, it always depends on the right time, the right place, and the right people.

Natural climate conditions, geographical environment, and public sentiment during combat.

The current climate is cloudy and dry, making it highly flammable and explosive. The terrain is at the intersection of city and wasteland. The enemy is adept at using fire attacks; if they were to enter the outer naval docking area of ​​Lungmen-Lofty Island, Rhodes Island ships could be affected by the fire. We must not allow them to succeed. Fortunately, fire is an uncontrollable double-edged sword; while burning everything, it also raises a high wall to protect life. The Reunion Movement will not recklessly throw things unless their fire resistance is maxed out, allowing them to be themselves amidst the flames.

In terms of numbers, the enemy outnumbers us by ten times. If we charge straight in without a strategy, the result will inevitably be total annihilation.

Therefore, Lin Lu chose to wait for the enemy to tire themselves out and to defend as a form of offense.

Although they cannot change the fact that they are being suppressed, from Rhodes Island's perspective, they have fulfilled their obligations under the cooperation agreement.

Rhodes Island has no obligation to actively eliminate them; it's a thankless task that might not even be rewarded. Let whoever wants to do it do it.

"Furong, how are the wounded soldiers' injuries being treated?"

Lin Lu arrived at the temporary hospital at the rear, which was basically a large tent that could accommodate four people.

Logistical and technical support are essential. Before the mission even began, Lin Lu mobilized Rhodes Island's medical supplies and enough crossbows and bows for Kroos and the Rangers to squander. An army marches on its stomach; this principle applies to both the Reunion Movement and to ourselves.

"Doctor, I gave him first aid, but I'm not skilled enough to fully heal him without medical equipment. His injuries are severe; it's not just a scratch from a sharp object, but also a blow to the back of his head from a metal object. Even if he's out of danger now, he'll need sophisticated medical equipment to scan him and check for any ruptured blood vessels in his brain."

In the makeshift hospital, Furong picked up a blood-stained towel and wiped her hands, lowering her head and speaking in a low voice.

She had done everything she could, but it wasn't enough... not enough.

"Don't blame yourself, it's not your fault."

Lin Lu gently stroked the top of Furong's head between her two horns, comforting this hardworking girl.

"You're right, aren't you, Lungmen Guard Bureau squad leader?"

Lin Lu said calmly, his gaze turning to the captain of the fourth squad of the Lungmen Guard Bureau, who was bandaging his arms beside him.

"I, Lao Li, have really learned something new today."

The squad leader sighed deeply. His hands had long been burned by the flames, but the surge of adrenaline during the battle had temporarily numbed his sense of pain. Now that he was slightly relaxed, the blisters and cracks on his skin, combined with the heavy blows from holding the shield, made him feel both pain and numbness, making it impossible for him to lift his arms.

Old Li looked at Old Zhao lying on the military green mattress, then glanced at Lin Lu, who was dressed in all black, and the little girl with purple hair.

"A Sarkaz, not armed, but using a staff to save people. A pharmaceutical company, not sitting in an office, but establishing itself on the battlefield. I'm forty years old, a mercenary, a soldier, and a veteran, and this is the first time I've ever seen anything like this. You really do see all sorts of things when you get old." Old Li took a deep breath, deeply moved. "I never dreamed that those who saved us weren't from the Lungmen Guard, but a group of doctors."

"That's wonderful. If Longmen had doctors like you ten years ago, maybe that incident wouldn't have happened..."

Chapter 169 The Big Cart!

"What is the current status of the Lungmen Guard Bureau's mobilization?"

Time was of the essence, and Lin Lu didn't have time to consider the feelings of a stranger.

What's past is past; the most important thing now is to ensure future combat strength.

Humans are not machines; in situations where circumstances can change at any time, a slight misstep can lead to destruction.

Regardless of Beagle's talent or Blackhorn's eight years of combat experience, it would be far too difficult for a defensive line of only two people to survive the entire battle from beginning to end.

War is not a game, the battlefield is not a drill, and there is no chance to start over.

Lin Lu was facing a battle he absolutely could not afford to lose. Even though he was full of confidence in himself and the Rhodes Island operators, his hands would still involuntarily become wet with sweat.

Was I like this in the past?

They were entrusted with people's hopes and were placed in the highest position.

The battle is viewed as a chessboard, and the operators as chess pieces, engaging in a life-or-death struggle against an invisible opponent.

Lin Lu slowly exhaled, swallowing the distracting thoughts in his mind. He looked directly at Old Li and said calmly, "From all aspects, it seems that the support from the Guard Bureau is not going smoothly."

Old Li's face immediately darkened. He clicked his tongue inwardly, "Our communications officer went to report this long ago. Tsk, since these armed infected appeared, most of our manpower has been transferred to the wealthy area. Damn it, these rich people usually have enough bodyguards to form a 36-man squad, and they're still not satisfied! Are the richer people more afraid of death? If so, what are we, who have our heads hanging on our waists and could be chopped off at any moment?!"

Lin Lu nodded slightly and said softly, "...Since we're destined to meet, I'll tell you some good news and some bad news."

Old Li was taken aback and asked, "What?"

"The good news is that the Lungmen Guard Bureau hasn't abandoned you; they're just slow to react and act," Lin Lu said. "The bad news is that your complaints were all heard by this officer. Hopefully, you won't be punished for it."

Old Li then realized that the purple-haired Sarkaz girl had been reminding him that someone was behind him. He turned around abruptly and stood up straight.

"Sir, sir!"

"The injured need not stand on ceremony; please rest and recover."

A tall woman with ghostly horns entered the tent without making a sound, moving with the agility of a ghost.

“While I won’t use my authority to make things difficult for you because of your complaints, you’ll inevitably have to undergo ten sets of physical training once you recover from your injuries for leaking important information. Be prepared, Fourth Squad Leader,” Hoshiguma said calmly. Although her attire was very casual, her identity as an inspector was immediately apparent from her words.

"Yes, sir!"

Old Li, with his dog-like face, immediately revealed a sly, old-timer's expression, adopting an attitude of not retaliating when insulted or hit. It was obvious that he had often gotten into trouble for his loose tongue and had been punished to varying degrees, so he knew exactly how to salvage his negative image.

Hoshiguma shook her head helplessly, her gaze fixed on Rin, as if trying to pierce through his mask, staring straight into his eyes.

Lin Lu calmly looked up at her, able to sense the intense will in her eyes, and...

Well, so high!

What did they eat to grow up like that?!

How can it be so tall?!

Unconsciously, Lin stood on tiptoe, but even so, his head only reached the other person's full chest.

Big, big, big truck!

It's the big car that boys dream of!

“Rhodes Island…is that so?” Hoshiguma said thoughtfully. “Would it be convenient to go outside to talk? This place is too small to be suitable for conversation.”

"of course."

Lin Lu nodded slightly, and before leaving, he said to Fu Rong, "Did you remember the points I told you before? As a medical operator, your Originium Arts are crucial. But simply casting spells on the wounded won't work; excess Originium Arts will only be wasted, and it will also cause excessive consumption of your mental energy. You need to learn to anticipate, sense danger in advance, and analyze the wounded's combat endurance. Originally, I expected you to need to conduct four more tactical drills, but now... Good luck, Operator Fu Rong."

"Yes, Doctor!"

Hibiscus gripped the Originium Arts trigger staff tightly, her little face serious. "The knowledge that Kal'tsit taught me, and the tactical skills that you guided me with, Doctor, I will definitely put them to use! No matter how many wounded there are, I can use this staff to heal everyone!"

"You're really reliable, I'll leave it to you."

Lin Lu smiled in agreement and gently patted the girl's shoulder.

After leaving the tent, Lin Lu watched Fu Rong's retreating figure as she headed towards the battlefield, his smile gradually fading.

"Is this how the Lungmen Guard Bureau treats its guests?" Lin Lu said calmly, his aura locking onto six people hidden in the shadows.

Lin Lu turned around slowly. He could sense the other party's hostility and the feeling of the stun gun locked on him, which was truly unpleasant.

"Instead of wasting time targeting your allies here, why don't you go and support my operators who are struggling in this battle?"

Lin Lu said calmly, his tone full of sarcasm, making no attempt to hide his anger.

"We were unable to verify your identities."

"Without Rhodes Island, the foreign ship docking area in Lungmen-Lofty State would have fallen, and none of your colleagues would have survived."

“We do not deny your achievements, but we cannot confirm whether you have any premeditated intentions with the Reunion Movement. I need to go through the formal contact procedures.”

Hoshiguma stared into the other's eyes and felt a strong fighting spirit. She unconsciously clenched her fingers as she held Hannya's hand.

But the next second, the other party's hostility vanished, and Hoshiguma's overly focused attention went nowhere.

"What~" Lin Lu chuckled, his aura almost perfectly concealed, devoid of any killing intent, even though his words revealed a strong chill. "Normal docking is all you need, right? I thought we'd have to fight both the Reunion Movement and the Lungmen Guard at the same time. Even I would have a headache."

"...For Rhodes Island, is this just a headache?" Hoshiguma narrowed her eyes slightly.

“No, it’s for me personally,” Lin Lu said with a smile.

The two exchanged operation keys, and after entering them into their respective mobile terminals, they confirmed that the operation was officially approved by the Lungmen administration.

Lin Lu's most astute move was that his defenses were built on the very edge of Lungmen Mobile City, just one step away from being incorporated into the city-state district of Lungmen Metropolis. In other words, even if Lungmen wanted to backstab him in his previous battles, they couldn't punish him using the city-state security law.

Every detail determines success or failure.

"I am Dr. Lin Lu, a consultant at Rhode Island Pharmaceuticals Inc."

"I am Hoshiguma, an inspector from the Lungmen Guard Bureau."

The two looked at each other and reached out to shake hands tightly.

"Please give me more advice."

Chapter 170 Please Give Me Courage

"Haa...haa..."

Beagle tried hard to control the frequency of his breathing.

The sour smell, the murderous atmosphere—this is the battlefield.