I am the Zombie King of the Apocalyptic World
Chapter 957 - 953 Inconvenient Winter

Chapter 957: Chapter 953 Inconvenient Winter

Even so, Tang Ye had some understanding of the power of Level 7 New Humans, thanks to an encounter a few months ago with a man in a paint-splattered duckbill cap. At that time, Tang Ye had sparred with him, and judging from the burst of power from the man, the Victorious exoskeleton suit Tang Ye wore could almost fully withstand attacks from Level 6 New Humans. However, for Level 7 New Humans, this exoskeleton suit was not as reliable. A Level 7 New Human could tear the Victorious exoskeleton suit apart as if it were a piece of tin foil!

Wearing this suit, Tang Ye could only exert pressure on Level 6 New Humans, but against an opponent of the same level, the exoskeleton suit was nothing more than an ornament.

However, given the suit’s cool exterior, it might be great to wear as clothing.

"Is it possible to produce these on a large scale?" Tang Ye did not dwell on this issue for long and quickly posed another question to the researchers beside him.

Upon hearing this, the researcher’s face showed difficulty, and it took quite a while before he answered, "Marshal, mass production is not impossible, but the speed is very slow, and it consumes a lot of material and labor resources. Moreover, the suit you have in your hands now is already the limit of what we can currently produce. Besides, the technology we possess now is not sufficient to develop exoskeleton suits with better defense capabilities."

"Very slow? How slow? How long would it take to equip all my soldiers?" Tang Ye asked again. If all the Peace Party soldiers had exoskeleton suits with the same defensive capabilities as the one he held, the Peace Party’s army would become an invincible force!

The researcher thought for a moment, calculating in his head with his top-notch mathematical ability how long it would take to equip every soldier with the Victorious exoskeleton suit. After a while, he looked up and said, "If we were to outfit only the soldiers currently stationed in the United District, ignoring the risk of technology leakage and potential safety incidents, it would take at least seven months."

At this, Tang Ye frowned and quickly asked, "Why so long? The Peace Party’s army totals less than thirty thousand men. You’re telling me it takes seven months to produce thirty thousand Victorious suits? How long would it take to equip everyone?"

"Close to two years."

"Forget it, I’ll settle for less. If we follow the standards of the Hunters, how long would it take to equip everyone?"

The researcher thought for a moment and then said, "If we were to fully equip everyone, it would take about a year."

"Too slow, I can’t wait that long," Tang Ye shook his head, clearly dissatisfied with the result. He was impatient to see all his soldiers decked out in Victorious suits, sweeping through anything in their path. Only with a strong enough army in his hand and his own formidable strength could he beat down anyone who defied him!

The researcher gave a wry smile and said helplessly, "Marshal, the hardness level of the H steel used in the manufacture of the Victorious suit has already surpassed that of a diamond. With such hardness, the stamping machines from before the Apocalypse would struggle to shape the models, and many parts need to be manually polished. And as you know, there aren’t many in the entire United District who possess these skills, so..."

"So, it’s a battle against time?"

"You could say that."

Tang Ye looked at his own exoskeleton suit, understanding that some things were beyond reach and couldn’t be forced. Too much pressure could lead to backlash, and he grasped this point, so he stopped giving the researcher a hard time.

"Alright then, you guys speed up the pace of work and try to achieve what I’ve asked as quickly as possible. By the way, starting from today, I will double your salaries. What’s your current salary?"

The researcher’s eyes brightened visibly upon hearing Tang Ye’s words, then he said, "Our salaries vary by individual ability. I earn thirty Yajin a month, but I don’t know about the others."

"Fine, starting next month your salary will be ninety Yajin," Tang Ye said, giving the researcher the news he most wanted to hear, before turning to Bai Huipeng. "When you go back, inform Vice President Xu to investigate the monthly salaries of those working on scientific research here and then increase everyone’s by double, as per the rule."

"Understood," Bai Huipeng nodded, making a mental note.

Afterward, Tang Ye inspected the area under the canopy until five in the afternoon, when he and Bai Huipeng returned to the surface. Stepping out, Tang Ye and a group of soldiers who had already removed their isolation suits saw the land covered in silver white. The sky was dark and oppressive, engulfed in thick clouds from which snow poured continuously. The distant Green Mountain was blanketed in white. Since the beginning of January, the snow had fallen wildly without the slightest sign of easing.

This year, winter arrived late but also lingered long. It was already mid-March, yet there was no sign the snow would relent or that there would be any hint of warmth from the approaching spring. The earth seemed buried in the thick snow layer, a bone-chilling wind howling through, making even Tang Ye feel his skin stiffening from the cold.

The weather in March was like a northern city’s winter in January, but even more severe.

"How cold is it today?" Tang Ye asked.

"Marshal, today is a bit better than yesterday, minus thirty-eight degrees."

"Only five degrees warmer than yesterday?"

"About that."

"Have the supplies arrived yet?"

"Not yet, they are expected to arrive the day after tomorrow. After all, the road to Jiuge is already blocked by heavy snow. The supply teams are advancing while clearing the snow, which slows them down."

Tang Ye shook his head. Before the Apocalypse, his favorite season wasn’t spring or summer, nor the melancholic autumn, but the cold of winter. The air in the southern cities was moist, and he often felt wrapped in sweat from the agitation of life; he loathed going to work, repeating the same tasks day after day. Only when winter came could he take time off and savor the pleasure of sleeping in.

But after the Apocalypse, he suddenly despised winter. The winters were too cold, snow covered everything, and many things were delayed by the blinding white flurries, causing much inconvenience.

"Marshal, the snow may continue for a long time. Many people are already in danger of freezing to death. If this keeps up, I fear..."

At this point, a soldier spoke to Tang Ye, his words trailing off. Tang Ye glanced at him, noting that the soldier had a commendable record of service in the Peace Party. He joined when the Peace Party took over the Central District, having previously belonged to a military unit at the Gao’er Control Gate.

"You fear what?"

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