Chapter 89 - 86: Hell Camp Strategy
Chapter 89 -86: Hell Camp Strategy
Time ticked by slowly, each minute dragging on like an hour as Da Fei waited anxiously. Finally, two rapidly moving green dots appeared on the mini-map!
Da Fei jumped up excitedly, they were back! My little babies made it back safely! Haha, wahaha! It’s good to have them back, it’s good to have them back!
The small green dots on the mini-map swiftly approached, already within the sight range of Da Fei’s God-level Reconnaissance Technique. Even so, Da Fei still couldn’t see them. That’s right, factors like lighting and terrain affect stealth, but so does speed. In principle, after going stealth, one should move slowly, to avoid standing out from the environment and getting detected. Another extreme is moving at high speed, like stealth fighters—flying too fast makes it hard for radar waves to bounce back, thus harder to detect. The banshees’ situation is a textbook example of high-speed stealth.
Finally, they were back! Two small figures, as transparent as shadows, descended from the sky onto the deck.
Da Fei was taken aback, when they set out he was too preoccupied to notice, thinking it was just the dim lighting underground. But now it seemed their stealth was incredibly potent! While stealth does make users appear much blurrier, reaching this level of transparency was beyond what Da Fei’s God-level Reconnaissance Technique could achieve! Could it be because banshees are ethereal, thus their stealth effect surpasses that of regular physical beings? Damn, isn’t this just being a ghost?
— System Prompt: Your Charming Emperor’s army has provided you with map intelligence on your destination!
— System Prompt: Your Charming Emperor’s army has provided you with map intelligence on your destination!
Da Fei snapped out of it, laughing aloud, while offering pastries and drinks to them, “Well done, you didn’t disgrace your mission as future level-7 troops on your first battle! Now go rest well in the barracks.”
The two little banshees gleefully accepted the pastries and ran back into the ship’s cabin.
Da Fei couldn’t help but sigh inwardly—ordinary troops are just troops. Apart from eating, drinking, and limited vocabulary, actions, and expressions, they don’t even count as regular NPCs. After all, the game can’t afford to spend too many mainframe resources on troops meant for cannon fodder.
Da Fei now began examining the map. Advanced Reconnaissance Skill had a map-drawing function, the so-called map was actually a photo of the destination. These two little banshees were high-altitude reconnaissance planes, perfectly completing the reconnaissance tasks in Da Fei’s designated area.
Looking at the clear images of troop deployments and building terrains, Da Fei was thrilled but also shocked! This has got to be a joke, soldiers everywhere on the coast—how are these Magic Towers placed so tightly, is this to prevent Normandy landings? This must imply a forced attack is necessary!
Damn! How would other players with an epic quest handle this? Do they have my kind of firepower? Do they have my formidable reconnaissance skills? Does it mean breaking through from outside the barrier is not the key? Impossible, the Flower Demon was captured, there’s no reason not to save her!
Da Fei subconsciously returned to the ship’s barracks to continue questioning Deirdre, as she too was a demon and surely knew much. No, no, call everyone to a meeting, Deirdre as a BOSS instructor knew so much, Catherine and Selvia as epic heroes certainly knew more. Epic heroes may not have extraordinary special skills, but their value lies in their lore. They are people with game backgrounds and knowledge, unlike those heroes hired from the tavern who, although they might have superior skills and intelligence, lack history and hidden game knowledge.
Now, Da Fei brought Catherine and Selvia into the barracks.
As soon as they entered, Catherine couldn’t help but exclaim at the luxurious and lavish palace, “Wow! I didn’t expect our ship to be so luxurious. I just want to sleep here!”
Alas, that’s impossible! Only instructors and soldiers can reside in the barracks, not a place for you to sleep. Da Fei chuckled, “Once we’ve won this battle, our ship can be resurrected, and we’ll have all the luxury we want!”
Deirdre warmly welcomed them with a smile, “Welcome, Master, and the two ladies! Congratulations to the master’s soldiers on completing the mission on their first expedition!”
Da Fei laughed, “Come, everyone, sit! We have a big problem with this operation, let’s analyze the situation together!”
Everyone gathered around the table to look at the map photos, their brows furrowed in thought.
Deirdre spoke first, “Master, the enemy’s defensive strength is not as strong as it appears, many fortifications are newly built! Especially those Magic Towers!”
There was a breakthrough! Da Fei was overjoyed, “What do you mean?”
Deirdre spread out a few photos, “Master, you can see these towers in these pictures are significantly different from this one. The old towers have deep, rich stone colors and abundant magic energy, making them inaccessible. But in these photos, the towers clearly haven’t even solidified the molten rock used in construction, and there are evident engineering machine tracks that haven’t been cleaned up. In my opinion, these towers were completed no more than two days ago, lacking much energy. If the master wants to attack, he can start here!”
“Wow!” Catherine and Selvia cried out in awe, not fully understanding.
Da Fei was overjoyed, “Then what?”
Deirdre pointed to some drag marks on the photos, “These drag marks have unusual depth and width, this must be a special engineering vehicle of the Hell Race. Such machines are massive and energy-consuming, incredibly expensive, but can accomplish unbelievable engineering feats in a very short time. They only appear in the most urgent of times. Clearly, their appearance confirms this project was recently completed under emergency.”
Da Fei was stunned, “I see!” Who knew a game scene held so much information, offering such a wealth of details? This Reconnaissance Skill wasn’t just for fun, and I’ve learned a new trick as an expert. But my darling, how do you know so much?
Deirdre pointed at another spot on the photo that puzzled Da Fei—the Hell Horse Knight, its expression stern, “This is the elite of the Demon King Hall, the Hell Baron. Their combat power is unimaginable; each can challenge several Great Demons. They usually guard the Demon King Hall and only appear elsewhere in the most urgent circumstances. With them around, the master must absolutely avoid direct beach assaults, or our forces will be wiped out in an instant! We must also keep our distance; their blazing flying spears have formidable long-range attack power!”
— System Prompt: You have received information on the level-8 troop Hell Baron.
Da Fei was suddenly shocked! Level-8 troops already appeared! This epic quest is too epic! What concept is level-8 troops?
Da Fei asked in shock, “What special skills do they have? Is their range as far as the Crossbow Cannon?”
Deirdre shook her head, “Few have seen them in action because there’s rarely a need for them to act, but their blazing flying spears indeed surpass Titans.”
All was now clear. The difficulty of this epic quest had escalated beyond the initial acceptance level; perhaps this sudden Abyss Blood Pool quest increased the challenge. If so, it’s not something ordinary players could complete.
Am I an ordinary player? No, I am a God-level player with a Phantom Crossbow Cannon! Now, it’s time to let my Phantom Crossbow Cannon taste the fresh air. Coach Makar, encountering you was truly fortuitous!
Da Fei pointed to the map, “Great, let’s start breaking through at this shoddy new project!”
At this moment, Catherine spoke up, “Captain, I have an idea too.”
Da Fei was thrilled again! My darling, you as an epic hero should now contribute your knowledge! Yes, if even the non-hero side knows so much, how can you stay idle?
Da Fei said excitedly, “Let’s hear it!”
Catherine chuckled, “Captain, do you remember that time you inquired about Mysterious Stealth Navigation on the island?”
Da Fei was momentarily stunned, then delighted, “I remember! I remember!” Oh no, barely remember! I almost forgot everything!
Catherine laughed, “Then the captain must first learn the sub-skill of God-level Reconnaissance, Phantom March!”
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