Kingdom of Corrosion
Chapter 71 - 70: Demolition

Chapter 71: Chapter 70: Demolition

Shana observed the movements of the Corpse Tide Patrol, while Lin Wu tied a rope to a water pipe and, after pulling it hard twice, gave Shana a thumbs-up. The two of them slid down to the ground floor in quick succession, step by step. They opened a safe passage with crossbow arrows and the Silencer. After crossing the highway, they safely reached the vicinity of the signal tower, mounted their motorcycles, crossed the bridge, and finally left the jurisdiction of Left County’s city.

However, time was late, and the zombies from the tent area had already clocked in at the Sentry Card for work. It took the two of them quite a bit of time and energy to safely get past the Sentry Card. After coming and going, it was already nine in the morning when they returned to the Former Shadow Base. At the Sentry Card, Lin Wu handed the walkie-talkie to Shana and went off to attract the zombies, leaving the task of explaining to her. Lin Wu really didn’t want to face everyone’s emotions upon returning to the base.

After listening to Shana’s explanation through the walkie-talkie, everyone, who hadn’t slept all night, finally relaxed. Bai Ban went about their work as usual. As for Stone, he was at the gate to welcome them back, readmitting them into the Former Shadow Base without much emotional fluctuation, but with more curiosity. Stone called for Maya, who was busy in Apartment 3, to return to the base with Bai Ban. One, to deliver supplies, and two, to hold a small meeting to brief everyone on the situation in Left County.

After the meeting started, everyone first welcomed the two back alive. Next was the work report, followed by Maya and Stone beginning to feel a headache. The situation in Left County was worse than they anticipated, and the development of the Former Shadow Base was going quite well, enough to be considered the leader in both Left and Right Counties. With the Former Shadow Base’s influence, attacking the mid-sized base in Left County would be challenging, but not impossible. The difficulty lay in ensuring the safety of personnel leaving the base after moving into Left County. From what they could see, the base’s strength could still be improved, but only with limited room for growth.

Not many people could accept losing a team member every few days, and few were willing to risk going out.

Shana asked, "Is there a possibility that Dawn’s preset mechanism is a steely base and flowing soldiers, normalizing the death of personnel?"

Maya replied, "I don’t think so. I believe Dawn wants to emphasize the importance of base facilities. Survival is no longer an issue for the Former Shadow Base. If everyone only builds the essential sickbeds and dorms, what’s the point of the hundred different facilities that can be constructed? For instance, outdoor grids can be used to build sentry towers, which can reduce the threat level daily and improve the sentry’s range and accuracy."

Shana said, "The sentry towers require daily ammunition to maintain."

Maya said, "Correct, which forces players to go out and search for supplies. Sentry towers can provide support to players beyond the safe zone. Additionally, sentry towers can be upgraded, but it requires specialized blueprints. Those staying at the base will also have to take on the responsibility of protecting those who venture out. Moreover, the base’s safe zone can be expanded, as can outposts, and sub-bases can be established. All these facilities can reduce the dangers faced by those going out. More importantly, there’s the Blood Plague. I think instead of viewing the Blood Plague as a high-difficulty boss, we should see it as an opportunity."

Maya said, "I think we should launch an attack on the Blood Plague soon. Not only could we obtain data on the Blood Plague, but with some luck, we might also get Blood Plague spoils, which could significantly enhance the base’s combat capabilities."

Su Shi said, "The base has ample resources now. The issue is whether we should produce the F4. Making the F4 carries a risk of failure, and without the enhancement from skills, some materials would be wasted."

Maya said, "If we’re going to do it, let’s do it big and put all our ammunition into it. Utilizing the tube bombs we’ve scavenged as pipe mines, we’ll maximize the use of resources and firepower."

Stone said, "Another huge gamble?"

Maya nodded, "Another one."

Lin Wu interjected, "I’ve also got a big gamble over here. Anyone interested?"

Shana cut in, "Nope. Trust me, it’s better not to ask."

Stone said, "I’m not asking."

Lin Wu said, "Ask me about it, maybe you’ll agree?"

Stone glanced at Shana, then back at Lin Wu, "No, I won’t ask."

Little Knife bumped into Lin Wu’s shoulder and asked, "New toy?" His assistant drone knife.

"Let me show you." Lin Wu had already studied the blueprint and displayed the explanation for Little Knife.

Scrap iron was not valuable, not only could it be found in junk piles, but one could also get about a dozen pieces from dismantling an air conditioner. However, the amount of scrap iron needed for making a Beast Trap was astonishing, even Little Knife shook his head after seeing it, "You can drop that thought."

Little Knife’s attitude aroused Su Shi’s curiosity, who, after looking at it, didn’t immediately dismiss the idea, "I can make a demolition hammer, specifically for dismantling cars. A junked car has a low chance of yielding a piece of steel, a chance of yielding iron, and a high chance of yielding scrap iron. It takes about 20 minutes to dismantle one car."

Little Knife added, "Success rate 33%."

Stone asked, "What kind of Beast Trap is this?" It seemed like a lot when measured in scrap iron units, but not so much when measured in Refined steel.

Lin Wu shook his head, indicating he was not sure.

Maya suggested, "Such a large quantity of materials would indicate that it’s a weapon capable of being recycled and reused."

Stone said, "How about this, Lin Wu, you take responsibility for dismantling 100 pieces of steel, and both scrap iron and iron will be yours. Su Shi, representing the base, will be responsible for supplying you with springs and Sawtooth Blades."

Su Shi said, "With my intelligence and skill bonuses, I can make 10 pieces of Refined steel out of 50 pieces of steel, the same goes for scrap iron and iron."

Maya offered a strategy, "Near Olive Manor there’s a dead zone piled high with junked cars; you don’t need to transport materials to the base, just set aside the dismantled materials and the base will send vehicles to transport them."

Lin Wu readily agreed, "That’s settled then."

Stone added, "Just don’t use work time."

"No problem." Lin Wu liked having a clear goal for his work.

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The demolition hammer made quite a noise as it smashed onto the car, and two pieces of scrap iron fell beside the vehicle. After a few more swings, Lin Wu found himself fighting five zombies. This situation was within his expectations; before he started smashing, he had cleared out the nearby Screeching Zombies with Little Knife’s help. Previously, with assistance from Little Knife, he had carried a bench from the base to the dead zone, which was church furniture.

Lin Wu turned the bench over and waited behind it, as the five zombies clumsily climbed over the bench and fell to the ground, Lin Wu dispatched them one by one with his knife. Then, switching back to the demolition hammer, he continued pounding on the car. The dismantling was actually quite fun, with the rhythmical piling of scrap iron beside the car as the demolition hammer came down, it felt very rewarding.

With the steady rhythm of 80, 80 hits, the body of the junked car crumpled, and the yield from the first dismantled car was 3 pieces of iron and 70 pieces of scrap iron—an unlucky result with no steel. Perhaps it’s the same for both men and women, or maybe just some men, but sometimes they don’t need a game to have beautiful scenery or to be fun; just watching the experience points rise at a snail’s pace can be motivating enough. Lin Wu was such a person, able to find joy in collecting even from the most monotonous dismantling.

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