Shi Hanlan Ke tried to rise upon hearing Jiao Shi’s roar, but immediately fell back onto the ground.^^Nuoshu.net^^ The fragile constitution of the free Contracted was clearly exposed; a terrifying wound was visible on his calf, nearly half of his lower leg ripped away by a Velociraptor. Blood gushed out as if it were free, quickly forming a pool on the ground. If not for the incredibly powerful knock-back effect that Jiao Shi’s attacks carried, they would have already been overwhelmed by the insect tide.

“Go quickly! Jiao Shi, head to the central hall, we’ll cover you!” The frenzied Hanik and Joel were already shouting, “Hanlan Ke is done for; don’t throw your life away for him.”

Jiao Shi roared:

“No! I swore, I will never abandon another teammate!”

At this moment, the remaining Velociraptors frantically lunged forward, engulfing Jiao Shi and Hanlan Ke, plugging the breach and forming a massive sphere of flesh and blood! Those brief two or three seconds felt as long as two or three years. But just then, Jiao Shi’s voice thundered out again in madness:

“Never!”

These two words were roared straight towards the sky. Centered on Jiao Shi’s mouth, an invisible shockwave instantly transmitted outward, erupting like ripples, sweeping across every creature in all directions!

The area covered by this shockwave was nearly several hundred square meters. The affected Velociraptors, possessing only a meager 50 health points, practically exploded into showers of blood upon being swept over. Even two or three nearby Hydralisks, which had significantly higher health, were blasted, spewing green fluid and shattering their carapaces, though they survived, they were left completely stunned in place!

In that instant, everyone was stunned. Fang Senyan couldn’t help but recall the “Banshee Howl” he had encountered previously, but clearly, in terms of both attack range and the accompanying deterrent effect, this utterly surpassed it. 【Ye*zi】【You*You】 Just then, Shi Hanlan Ke cast an Oil Slick spell again at the breach, successfully intercepting the subsequent onslaught of Velociraptors. A group of UVs also rushed over, activated the engine of a nearby temporarily constructed metal steel supply station, and pushed it into the gap, managing to barely seal the breach.

Nearly a hundred machine gunners then charged out from the central hall towards the frontline. With reinforcements arriving, everyone’s morale soared, finally gaining a small respite. \WW. This chapter’s latest manually typed reader group ∴①⑺㈢②５\

However, as long as the large number of outer Hydralisks were not eliminated, casualties among the machine gunners were inevitable. Once the killing power against the front-line Velociraptors dropped below a critical threshold, the breach being overrun was only a matter of time.

At this moment, several loud metallic clangs of hydraulic transmission devices suddenly reached everyone’s ears, accompanied by the piercing whistle of venting steam. Turning their heads, they were overjoyed.

The two mechanical siege heavy tanks, previously parked in the center of the base, were transformed and looked brand new. Their short, thick mechanical legs, which had been folded at their sides, extended out, bracing themselves firmly on the ground. Two plumes of white steam jetted from the exhaust ports. The MJLNIR anti-aircraft cannon spun once, then settled at a thirty-degree elevation, its dark muzzle angled towards the sky.

The massive roar of “Boom! Boom!” sounded. When this cannon fired, it seemed as if the entire earth trembled. These two mechanical siege heavy tanks, having escaped from the much larger Bearing Base, had received the latest technological upgrades, bringing their offensive power to its maximum. When both heavy cannons saturated the same area, a single salvo could clear out a thirty-square-meter radius; neither Velociraptors nor Hydralisks could escape! Furthermore, when the mechanical siege heavy tanks entered siege mode, their range became terrifyingly vast, at least three times that of the Hydralisks, placing almost all Zerg surrounding the base within their firepower suppression range!

After ten consecutive shots, at least thirty Hydralisks and nearly a hundred Velociraptors had perished under the torrent of heavy cannon fire, significantly easing the pressure on the machine gunners on the outer wall. (For novels, visit Yezi・You~You.) The Velociraptors frantically attacking the steel outer wall were also shot down. Under these circumstances, some UVs clad in reinforced armor dared to venture out to perform urgent repairs on the fortifications. The sparks from welding torches crisscrossed with the muzzle flashes of the machine gun turrets. Clearly, the situation was slowly beginning to tilt back in favor of the base, but these Zerg seemed to have gone berserk, resolutely fighting to the death without retreating.

Under Joel’s deliberately executed attacks, the outer Hydralisks were dissolved into pools of blood one after another. Even the gunners controlling the two tanks began to specifically bombard the outer Hydralisks. Once the Hydralisks with long-range capabilities were decimated, the Zerg’s hope of conquering the entire base with ground troops was completely dashed. However, those Velociraptors continued their frantic assault on the steel perimeter, truly fighting to the bitter end.

When the battle finally concluded, a pungent, foul odor permeated the air—this was likely the scent arising from the evaporated fluids of the fallen Zerg. If not for the thick smell of gunpowder mixed in, it would have created an almost nauseating illusion. The machine gunners on the front lines, clad in power armor, began to retreat, tucking their blood-stained helmets under their arms. They gathered in small groups, smoking, occasionally punching each other playfully, loudly boasting about their achievements with rough language while discussing women.

Sporadic gunfire could still be heard from outside the perimeter—soldiers cleaning up the battlefield by putting down the mortally wounded Zerg with a final shot. The corpses of the Velociraptors piled up below the wall, reaching three to four meters high, forming a tragic ramp of blood and flesh. The UVs, piloting engineering vehicles, skillfully scooped them up by the great swaths as if shoveling garbage, digging pits, and burying them. It seemed such battles happened frequently; the UVs handled the cleanup with practiced, routine efficiency.

For the Contracted, avoiding any casualties in a defensive battle was a stroke of luck. Although Shi Hanlan Ke was protected by Jiao Shi, his frail physical condition meant that just a few swipes from a Velociraptor turned into a fatal injury, and the frenzied Hanik also had his left arm bitten off. The good news was that after this battle, everyone’s reputation within the team rose from Indifferent to Friendly or better; some even reached Respected. This meant they could use the medical facility’s cultivation tank in the central hall at a very low cost.

The principle of this device involved immersing humans in a liquid resembling embryonic amniotic fluid, then, depending on the severity of the injury, using biochemical repair particle knives to efficiently catalyze and divide the cells at the wound site.

As a result, it could treat injuries such as limb loss and disability in just two to three hours! This recovery speed diluted the loss of strength caused by combat attrition among the team to an acceptable level.

After the intense fighting during the day, everyone in the team had a clearer understanding of their respective capabilities. Although Fang Senyan’s performance was measured, his powerful support abilities and his role as a melee Contracted were crucial to the team. Since he made no significant mistakes, he was categorized by the others as one of the core combat personnel. Conversely, the reputation of the frenzied Hanik and Joel plummeted, naturally because their critical moment suggestion that Jiao Shi abandon his comrade had serious negative repercussions. Almost everyone now viewed Jiao Shi as the team leader, and even Tulip, who suffered serious personal setbacks under Jiao Shi’s reprimand, seemed to have no objections.

Just then, an orderly approached the Contracted to deliver a message: Base Commander Tommy Ficwen wished to see them. Soon, the short-tempered Lieutenant Colonel stood before them with a grim expression. After pacing back and forth a few steps with his hands clasped behind his back, he stated:

“Though I dislike you people—yes! I confirm that again—I must admit, you guys did a commendable job. Not only did you rescue those fools from the Bearing Base who usually have their eyes stuck on the ceiling, but you also killed that cunning Hydralisk commander, Flagellum, achieving the most crucial condition for their complete annihilation. After this battle, the ground Zerg in this vicinity won't recover for several months. You, step forward!”

Tommy Ficwen pointed at Joel, whose face lit up with ecstasy as he stepped out. The Commander pulled a medal from his pocket and announced loudly:

“This is a special commendation awarded for eliminating Flagellum!”

Then the Commander pointed at Fang Senyan:

“Soldier, step forward!”

Fang Senyan stepped out and was also awarded a Purple Star Medal. It was then he learned that the large mutated explosive mosquito he killed was called Bone Wing, a creature of some renown within the base. Although Fang Senyan’s total contribution to its damage was minor, he was the one who initially engaged it and then saved a base soldier from its grasp, thus earning him merit.

This Purple Star Medal had only one attribute: a 5% discount when purchasing reputation items from the quartermaster, presumably the lowest-tier medal.

Tommy Ficwen then paced a few more steps:

“We just received word from headquarters that they have dispatched bombers to support the Hard Men unit at Whiskey Base and have airdropped supplies, so they should hold out until tomorrow morning without issue. The Iron Cabinet Base to the south has also dispatched a three-unit Vulture minelayer squad to coordinate with your actions. If all goes well, they will arrive here in three hours, and by then, your companion should also be healed. That will be the optimal time for your departure.”

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