In a crossover anime, do you believe that a machine spirit can defeat a fake human?

It would also take time for the Ironblood mechanical dogs to replace their rifles with crossbows and other melee weapons. By the time the arrows, modifications, and other aspects were all finalized, the fake man had already vanished.

"......I see."

The saplings chose to obey orders.

......

In the Green Zone, some of the firing ranges even have dedicated testing areas for explosives, presumably for use by local businesses.

It's quite convenient for Chen Yi, at least. He can come here as a temporary measure since the Fortress Enterprises' testing grounds haven't been built yet.

"Ten-meter target... never mind, let's test the thirty-meter target directly."

Even a beginner like Yuihama can hit him from 10 meters away, so there's no need for testing. If you're going to come, just go for the high-intensity shot.

The Centaurus stared at it for a few seconds, then drew an ordinary training arrow from his quiver, drew it fully, and released it with a whooshing sound.

"The sound is considerably quieter than a firearm, but in terms of concealment, it's probably still lacking..."

However, it doesn't matter anymore, because the purpose of the archer-dog combination is not primarily assassination, but rather to use the dogs as the front line to harass and disrupt the formation, while guiding the small artillery support of the archers. All that is needed is to ensure the concealment of the Centaurus's position.

"Ten rings".

The first shot from 30 meters resulted in a bullseye, even after taking into account the effects of air and wind resistance.

Kentaulos then quickly fired two more shots, both of which were within the top ten.

"With this level of accuracy, I feel like I could directly challenge the 70-meter target."

Chen Yi glanced at the target; the 30-meter target was no longer in doubt.

"It's windy..."

In a battlefield environment, maintaining the weight of the arrow to break through the wind is also a factor to consider.

"Weight the arrows..."

Since the arrows have been made heavier, their yield can also be increased accordingly...

Chen Yi's thoughts couldn't help but wander off course again.

Why not just make different kinds of arrows? They can all be shot once they're nocked on a bow.

Chen Yi slapped his forehead.

It's not like firearms can only use one caliber; bows and arrows can be developed in different ways according to tactical requirements.

"One hundred meters, a gentle breeze, let me see..."

While Chen Yi was in a daze, the Centaurus had already fired all its ordinary arrows.

"5-10cm, a precision far exceeding human capabilities."

Accuracy is not an issue; the Centaurus is a natural hunter. In non-urban combat environments, when paired with Otrus, they can easily overwhelm light infantry.

There's no need to worry about armored vehicles on the other side; just switch to arrows with larger warheads.

"Let's go to the other explosion site and test the explosive arrows."

The explosive arrows were also handmade, and only structurally similar to Chen Yi's design drawings. Components like the outer shell and wind resistance could only be considered when mass production was truly underway.

Compared to the high sensitivity of CL-20 explosive, PETN is more suitable for the warhead material of explosive arrows.

Its RE factor standard value is approximately between 1.6 and 1.7. A 28-gram Light Arrow is equivalent to 46 grams of TNT, and it is also more stable, making it less likely to spontaneously explode during friction.

The light arrow is equivalent to a 40mm low-pressure grenade, the heavy arrow can even easily surpass the Soviet F1 grenade, and the penetrating arrow... combined with high mobility and high concealment, the guerrilla tactics against the enemy should not be underestimated.

Moreover, PETN has a shorter manufacturing process and lower cost than CL-20.

"Wait a minute, it seems like there are more battle scenes against fake humans." Chen Yi thought about it from a different perspective and realized something was wrong.

Oh, then we don't need to consider anti-tank scenarios. Heavy Explosive Arrows should be enough to give pseudo-humans below Thunder Crocodile a run for their money.

Cuticle? Go talk to my explosives!

The explosive arrows lived up to expectations, but unfortunately, Otrus hasn't been unlocked yet, otherwise we could have directly tested the effectiveness of the coordinated attacks.

In the remaining time, Chen Yi tested various aspects, including maximum output and adaptability to combat environments, all of which far exceeded expectations.

All that's left is the test of the last project.

"Maximum range".

"Three hundred meters, direct fire."

Three hundred meters is the standard combat distance for modern rifles. Ordinary bows and arrows can only reach this distance, but for the Centaurus and its specially designed bow, this is merely a comfort zone.

With a maximum range of 700 meters, it represents a new category in terms of combat positioning.

While it can't match the firepower of a mortar, the Kentaur can silently launch individual grenades, making it not entirely inadequate for sustained light fire support.

It's more like a product somewhere between an artilleryman and a sniper.

"Hit, 33cm off target."

"550-meter target, launch."

"...Hit, 50cm off target."

It hasn't missed the target yet, and given the explosive arrow's inherent area-of-effect damage capability, it can maintain good combat effectiveness at this distance.

If someone who truly knows how to use a bow were standing here, they'd probably be crying in fear.

"It seems we need to get Otrus finished as soon as possible, otherwise we won't even know if there are any tactical or technical adjustments that need to be made..."

Chen Yi summarized to himself.

"We can't stay up late again tonight," Lorelei said quietly, sitting down next to Chen Yi.

"...I don't stay up all night every night."

Well, the last time I slept for eight hours was six days ago, which is less than a week.

"..."

Lorelei's expression changed.

"Then I'll adjust my plans..."

In most cases, it's not that Chen Yi intentionally wants to stay up late, but if he doesn't finish his work quickly and it piles up until the next day, he'll have to go through all the trouble of thinking about it again.

Other reasons also contributed to his poor sleep quality. Although the boiling phenomenon is no longer an issue, Chen Yi's sleep quality has not improved significantly.

I think it's because I think too much. I'm always thinking about the future, whether I open my eyes or not, and I'm living too tiring a life.

P.S.: It seems like there are fewer people around lately...

Revisiting Izu: Chapter 246 Mass Hysteria

Chapter 246

"Looks like I'll have to be more careful with my life from now on..."

After testing the Centaurus in the afternoon, Chen Yi listened to Kroos's report and casually remarked.

The area was sealed off several times, and I heard there were constant patrols. How could they still let that tentacle-like fake human from the aquarium escape? I don't know if ATSS was too weak or if that tentacle-like fake human was too difficult to deal with.

"In addition, there are clues about cognitive interference in the zoo... The scope of cognitive interference seems to be limited to the zoo, which means there should be another type of pseudo-human hiding inside."

Klukka deduced.

"Could it be a scarecrow or a variant of a scarecrow?"

"Hmm... unlikely, because the mechanisms of action are different."

Klukka answered.

"I feel like I've really become a high school grim reaper; wherever I go, fake ghosts pop up everywhere..."

Chen Yi lay on the tatami mat, looked at the ceiling, and then closed his eyes.

Oh, it seems like Guitar Knight's account hasn't been updated in a while...

For no apparent reason, Chen Yi suddenly remembered something he had forgotten about for a while.

How about updating it? But I'm out of material lately, and for safety reasons, I don't recommend making that "Boiling Point" thing from the Izu Hotel public...

Then I won't update anymore, since making videos isn't my main job anyway.

Chen Yi closed his eyes with a sense of peace.

"Since things have come to this, let's take a nap."

......

"We've caught the 'rabbit'."

The combat recorder carried by the Ironblood combat personnel fully displays the white-clad, long-eared staff.

"Is it human?"

"The blood test showed it was human, but it doesn't seem to be conscious, and its skin is somewhat abnormal."

The Ironblood operator lifted the staff member's bleeding hand.

It's red.

"So the problem lies with that mascot costume."

The former commander-in-chief, now the deputy commander-in-chief, has had his on-site command handed over to his superior, Superintendent Shiratori. He keenly sensed the reason for this.

"Containment procedures are in progress." The Sangvis Ferri operator in the combat recorder methodically put the costumed staff into bags and then took them out.

In the half-day that followed the discovery of a tentacle-like pseudo-human but was abandoned, some clues about the amusement park itself also surfaced.

First, the white long ears are a form of cognitive pollution, which is slightly different from cognitive interference, and cannot be transmitted through images.

Similarly, text also falls under the category of cognitive pollution, and should be the work of the same pseudo-human as the white-eared creature.

Secondly, regarding cognitive interference in monkeys.

Cognitive disturbances in monkeys can be transmitted through images, but so far no hostile behavior has been observed in the monkeys. We need to wait for the test results from the biologists before we can draw any preliminary conclusions about the monkeys.

But something just doesn't feel right...

Miao Mu frowned deeply as he looked at the monkeys sitting quietly like statues.

......

"video tape?"

What are they discussing in the group? Why are they talking about curses and the supernatural?

Chen Yi flipped through the pages again and again, but still couldn't figure out what had happened.

"Two leaves, two leaves".

Chen Yi handed over the phone.

"Can't you just ask AI to summarize it for you...?" Rio Futaba was speechless.

How can this guy work so hard when he's working and then go completely off track when he's resting? Are they even the same species?

"Oh, I guess it's because Yuihama found a videotape and then remembered some scary ghost stories or something."

"So why pick up the videotapes scattered on the ground?"

"How should I know? Why don't you ask Yuihama-san?" Rio Futaba tossed the phone back.

"Oh, someone has already asked that."

So Chen Yi remained silent and peered through the screen.

"Could someone be playing a prank?" Mai Sakurajima, sitting at the other end, overheard their conversation and took out her phone to check the group chat.

"Maybe it's some kind of fake fishing technique."

Chen Yi replied and sent a message to the group.

If you truly have no other recourse, we recommend calling the police.

"Mr. Chen is right."

Yukinoshita agreed, as she also didn't really believe in so-called paranormal events.

After all, the fake human is already terrifying enough; there's no point in inventing another monster to scare ourselves.