Boom!

The shock wave of the explosion spread, causing dust to billow everywhere.

The battle command center turned noisy in an instant.

"Artillery shells!"

"Fuck! They have artillery!"

"The enemy’s artillery location has been found... The fixed-wing drone is on its way... Interception from the enemy anti-aircraft fire."

"We lost the drone?"

"No… Images are being collected. It should be a cluster bomb with a proximity fuze. It should be fired from some kind of portable rocket launcher. They cannot shoot high enough to pose a threat to us... They should have realized it and ceased fire."

"You used three ’should’s."

"Because I’m not sure, the attacks came from many directions, and they were scattered in the forest. They probably used some kind of material to block their heat signals... Oh! Success, the two artillery positions have been destroyed. There seems to be a large number of enemies nearby. Request permission for using the tactical nuclear bombs."

"Request denied, it’s not time yet."

"Copy… Conventional ammunition is out. The drone is returning."

The light fixed-wing drone hovering in the air began to fly back to the Pioneer.

The drone didn’t actually have too much ammunition. It was mainly used for reconnaissance purposes after all, so there was no way it could strafe the enemy like a gunboat.

Besides, they had to mark the positions for the action at night.

Lu Yang’s face was heavy. Staring at the big screen in the command center, he clenched his fists.

"What about the casualty?"

"They fired 20 shells, but only 2 landed on us. Both were intercepted by our defensive turrets."

Hearing this, Lu Yang was slightly relieved.

The Pioneer wouldn’t be able to travel this far on the wasteland without having some sort of defensive abilities. They had a total of 5 light rapid-fire short-range defensive turrets based on the principle of electromagnetic acceleration. Four of them were located on the outside of the middle of the 4 steel platforms; it could cover four directions and angles from 60 degrees of inclination to 5 degrees of depression. The last turret sat on top of one of the steel platforms and was deployed vertically in the form of a module.

Actually, their point-defense system had a blind spot, and the closer it was to the Pioneer, the bigger the blind spot. However, in addition to short-range turrets, they also had reactive armor. As long as they didn’t face saturated firepower, they wouldn’t be particularly worried.

But their allies’ situations wouldn’t be that good...

"What about the other 18 rounds?"

The staff member sitting in front of the console said awkwardly, "Apart from 4 that missed by a full kilometer, the other 14 landed in the blue coats’ camp. The interception efficiency at oblique angle was too poor, we only managed to stop 12..."

These shells all landed in the blue coats’ camp?

Lu Yang couldn’t help but suspect that those people were aiming at the smoke floating above the camp.

It was exactly noon.

Those blue coats seemed to be cooking at the moment.

The people in the Army may have regarded the smoke as the smoke emitted by steelmaking or other production facilities. They obviously didn’t know that many of the modular production units had zero-emission...

Li De scolded, "Damn it! Those fucking cowards! All they know is to bully the weak."

Lu Yang clenched his fists.

Though eager to avenge his allies, reason still prevailed.

The other party was provoking them to take the initiative.

But now is not the right time!

"We will wait until dark!"

With these three words coming out of his mouth, he turned and walked out the door.

…

10 kilometers away.

The artillery position had been turned into a sea of fire.

The fixed-wing drone flying in the sky had launched a surgical strike on the two artillery positions at the same time. The two high-explosive missiles falling from the sky directly caused the two artillery positions hidden by Vanus in the woods to physically cease fire.

Along with the two explosive missiles, 600 rounds of medium-caliber electromagnetically accelerated projectiles also rained down from the sky, killing about 30 clone troopers in the area with vengeance.

However, their action was meaningless.

There were as many cannon fodders as Vanus wanted.

He even regretted that he didn’t trick the enemy to use a tactical nuclear bomb.

Looking at it from another angle, this also confirmed his guess that the equipment carried on the Pioneer was not as exaggerated as he imagined.

Think about it, these people were not even real soldiers.

What did they call it in their own words?

Private security guards?

However, the two artillery pieces were only exchanged for two conventional shells. This wave was still a loss. Especially since the anti-aircraft rocket launcher on his side didn’t even touch the other party’s surveillance camera, which was a dangerous signal that he might be outmatched.

Looking at the sea of fire, Vanus’s eyes did not show frustration, but a glimmer of greed.

"... Is this the power of metal hydrogen?"

Only 1 kilogram of charge was used, and the volume was equivalent to 1 liter of water, but the power was 35 times that of TNT, and the speed of explosion 2 times faster.

Vanus didn’t understand too much about the specifics, but he could clearly feel the power that was at his fingertips.

If the Army could master these weapons, Vanus believed that he could take people all the way to the East Coast and build an empire bigger than it was two centuries ago.

There was no doubt about it!

At this moment, his adjutant came towards him.

"Sir, the other party didn’t make any moves."

Vanus’s eyes narrowed slightly, looking towards the south. "It seems that they plan to save the main event for tonight."

The adjutant said respectfully, "Your prediction is as wise as always, sir."

"Of course." Raising his chin slightly, Vanus ordered, "Send the rocket launchers, grenade launchers, cluster grenades, and explosives... Prepare all the anti-armor weapons that can be used. Get the brothers on the front line ready and tell them that the day to prove their loyalty has come!"

The adjutant nodded excitedly. "Yes, sir!"

...

Back in the operation camp.

Standing in the smoke, Chu Guang lifted the warhammer. The nitrogen wall formed by the high-pressure airflow blocked all the fragments and blew them out.

Yaya, who was hugging Teng Teng, looked dazedly at the back of the stalwart Administrator in the billowing dust, then little sparkling stars gradually appeared in her eyes.

So cool!

Because she was too focused, she accidentally forgot someone...

Chu Guang glanced at Teng Teng, who was struggling in Yaya’s arms, and the wooden box that fell on the ground, feeling slightly relieved.

Out of habit, he asked, "Are you okay?"

Teng Teng, who was about to suffocate, finally broke free. Her hair was messy, her face was flushed, and she stared angrily at Yaya who almost killed her. "What are you doing! I, I, I, I almost died!"

However, the latter was completely unresponsive.

At this moment, Yaya’s attention had been completely taken away by the handsome profile of the administrator. She just nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, and her stammering voice became high-pitched. "I, I’m fine! Dear administrator, I won’t die, but you, are… Are you hurt?"

Chu Guang smiled lightly.

Don’t be ridiculous.

If this can hurt me… I wouldn’t be here!

With his 12 points of perception and 11 points of agility, plus the speed bonus provided by the exoskeleton, he would definitely be able to get away if he chose to run.

Actually, when the first shell landed next to the Bull and Horse Squad, Chu Guang had a preliminary judgment on the power of the explosion.

The charge should be conventional explosives. The amount of the charge was estimated to be 2 to 3 kilograms, and the blast radius should be about 10 meters.

Of course, the power of the shrapnel was hard to estimate. If someone was unlucky, they would be heavily injured even if they didn’t die.

So when Chu Guang sensed that the second shell was coming towards him, he didn’t take any cover. He pulled out the hammer behind him and pointed forward, activating the shield wall.

The landing point was 12 meters away.

The air flow released by high pressure perfectly blocked the shock wave and fragments generated by the explosion.

Not only did he save the clothes that Teng Teng finally made, but he also saved Wei Te who was standing beside him.

The debt could be used when the opportunity arose.

"Cough! Cough… Thank you, you saved my life."

When the shell fell, Wei Te felt his heart freeze. It wasn’t until a strong wind poured sand into his mouth that he woke up choking.

"You are welcome."

Looking at the two bomb craters in the camp and the players lying on the ground, Chu Guang stared at him with a serious expression and continued to ask, "I want to know… What’s actually going on?!"

Wei Te swallowed and said nervously, "I don’t know, I’m in contact with the logistics department, but my colleagues haven’t gotten back to me... I guess they’re extremely busy right now. Can you give me some time?"

Chu Guang nodded. "This is not urgent. I’ll treat the wounded first."

Wei Te’s heart sank, and he said quickly, "I’ll help you!"

Chu Guang quickly persuaded him not to. "You should get in touch with your colleague first. My guys can handle things here."