Chapter 431 Iron Demon
Half an hour later, Chen Chuan, Yuan Qiyuan and Qin Qingque boarded the train together. They were accompanied by a tactical team of 22 people assigned to them.
These are the personnel responsible for coordinating attacks, as well as undertaking related auxiliary tasks such as logistics, liaison, and transportation.
Accompanying them was a tactical consultant named Rao who was familiar with the situation. Ding Mou took into consideration that they had just arrived and were not very familiar with the surrounding situation, so he specially arranged for them to help formulate tactical plans.
Since they were in a hurry this time, Consultant Rao only started to tell them about the mission after the train started.
"Iron Demon, this is the target of our operation this time," he placed a roll of information in front of the three people. When they opened it, the first thing they saw was a large color-printed photo.
Chen Chuan took a look and saw that the so-called "Iron Demon" was a man wearing a red, ferocious iron mask, an old-fashioned armor and a helmet. In his hand he held a spear with white tassels and feathers hanging on it, and under his crotch was a big horse with black background and blood spots.
This horse was also wearing armor from the old era, and its eyes were bloodshot. Judging from the reference objects next to the photo, this horse's shoulder height was at least two meters, its muscles and bones were extremely strong, and it looked powerful and agile.
Advisor Rao said, "We received news from the front that this person is leading a team of 50 people to harass and destroy our rear while most of our manpower is being diverted to the front."
Yuan Qiyuan looked around. Then, stroking his chin, he said, "I originally thought this was the monster from the Interfusion Land, but after hearing what you said, Advisor Rao, and seeing how this guy looks, doesn't it look like a human? And he's harassing us. Is he some hostile force from somewhere?"
Advisor Rao said, "He is indeed a person from the blending area."
He raised his head, "But you should know that in the past, when two worlds approached each other, there were many periods of change. When two worlds approach each other, contact, exchange, and even collision are inevitable.
Therefore, in the old times, the blending land had already appeared.
In the past, people did not have a deep understanding of the land of integration, and the rifts between the two worlds were scattered in various places, so many people fled here, and it was once used as a place of exile for disgraced officials and political losers.
The most recent time, after the major empires in the world were overthrown, many members of the imperial family and old nobles and high-ranking officials fled here and established independent dynasties. They were very hostile to us.
Moreover, through some secret fissures and connections that the imperial family used to have, they have been communicating with our world, cooperating with companies, and have also mastered some relics, so they are not technologically backward, and because they have been in the integration area for a long time, they have also absorbed some unique methods.
Aside from those behind the World Ring, these remnants of the old dynasty are our main enemies here."
Chen Chuan asked him another question and finally understood that the stronghold they had established was right on the border that the old dynasty had defined for itself.
As the military fortress expands, their space will naturally be compressed gradually. From the other side's perspective, this is clearly a sign of wanting to destroy them again, which has led to the current intense conflict between the two sides.
Advisor Rao pointed at the photo. "This leading 'Iron Demon' is an elite warrior serving in the old imperial court. He commands a group of cavalry soldiers. These people often harass us when our frontline defense is tense."
Chen Chuan picked up the accompanying information. In fact, warriors were the title of fighters in the old times, but professional warriors were different. The so-called professional warriors were fighters who served the imperial family and had obtained official titles.
Those who can be granted titles by the imperial family must have reached the third limit.
According to the information, since the area of Jiaorong is vast and sparsely populated, these dedicated warriors all have their own positions or fiefs, which are basically in the form of forts and manors, and each dedicated warrior will command a group of cavalry soldiers to drive into battle.
He changed his mind and thought that this was a relatively old system, but it seemed to be quite suitable for this place.
Advisor Rao continued, "This 'Iron Demon' has repeatedly damaged the railway, dismantled and destroyed our communication sites, attacked patrols, and even attacked our garrisons.
They can use vehicles, but they usually ride specially bred dragon-nosed horses, and some of them have been modified with implants, like the one he is riding in the photo.
This horse is strong and fearless, with great endurance and load-bearing capacity. When wandering in the wild, it can run at the same speed as an off-road vehicle at a normal trot and can run all day without eating.
Relying on these horses, they can harass us over a wide area, quickly and suddenly. Once we mobilize a large force, they will quickly withdraw and move to another place."
Qin Qingque felt a little strange. She asked in confusion, "Advisor Rao, even if their mobility is very strong, we have more advanced tools, convenient means of communication, and powerful weapons. How can we not be able to defeat them?"
This is not the old era. No matter how maneuverable the Dragon Nose Horse is, an off-road vehicle with more fuel can always catch up. Moreover, the battle is on the interior line, and all aspects of logistics and communications are very convenient. There are also airships in the sky. As long as we make up our minds and temporarily transfer some capable personnel, we can still wipe them out.
Advisor Rao said: "These people are not unfamiliar with technology. They are very clear about our advantages and have their own hidden lines inside us. They always take advantage of the time when our personnel are withdrawn to the front line before they move out. Before taking action, they will repeatedly test to confirm that we do not have enough strength to go deeper.
And they have an advantage we don't have, which is the unusual conditions in the wild... Well, the instructor probably hasn't had time to tell you yet, but that's to avoid spending the night in the wild as much as possible."
His expression was very serious. "Nighttime is when abnormal situations frequently occur, and all kinds of inexplicable situations and incredible events will appear.
Inside the fortress, there are complete fortifications and protective barriers that can ensure safety, but this is not the case in the wild. We suffered too many losses in this regard in the early days.
The Iron Demons, however, have mastered a method that allows them to operate at night. Their harassment attacks are often carried out at night, and during the day they hide or simply leave the attack area, making it difficult for us to make targeted arrangements."
When Chen Chuan heard him say this, he paid attention to their respective activity indexes. Perhaps due to their outdoor activities, the activity indexes of both team members were rising, reaching around seven or eight. As time went on, the values were still increasing. If this continued, they would have to use breathing techniques to adjust.
After watching it, he asked, "Since those people have been active outside for a long time, how do they resist and overcome activation?"
The consultant said: "There are several possibilities. It may be that these people have lived here for a long time, and the survival of the fittest has led to the survival of those who have developed a certain resistance, or that their belief in some kind of existence has given them a certain resistance.
There are also some who use the same methods as us, relying on drugs and breathing techniques to resist. Finally, there are some people..." He said solemnly, "They themselves have already activated their complete bodies."
Yuan Qiyuan was shocked when he heard this. "They are not human, are they? How dare they use this?"
Advisor Rao said: "Although they are not human, their thinking may not be human. The old imperial family seems to have some way to distinguish and utilize them, so there are many such people in this old dynasty.
We've had this happen before. After killing an enemy, their brain or a limb would escape, and they might even take over the person in charge of the inspection. When we see such people, we must completely eliminate them. They are a group made up of noble warriors from the old times, demons, and monsters from the fusion land! "
He reminded, "This 'Iron Demon' is said to be originally named Qu Mohu. He likes to wear a ghost mask when he travels, so many people suspect he is a demon!"
Yuan Qiyuan pondered for a moment, as if something had occurred to him. He asked, "By the way, Advisor Rao, you just mentioned faith, right? Can faith also prevent activation?"
Advisor Rao seemed reluctant to discuss this issue. He hesitated for a moment before vaguely saying, "They might believe in some transcendental beings on the fusion ground.
Those beings are all gathered in the front half of the fusion area. It is said that they have a hostile relationship with certain beings on the opposite side. I don't know much about this, and we have a rule that prohibits casual discussion of these things. I will try to mention it as little as possible in the future."
Yuan Qiyuan said, "I understand." He clenched his fingers, making a sound of bones grinding against each other. "Anyway, this time, we're dealing with this guy called Iron Demon, right?"
Advisor Rao said, "Yes, our mission this time is to try to drive this group out, or at least keep a close eye on them to prevent them from causing further damage."
Chen Chuanshuo asked: "Is it just expulsion or staring to death?"
Advisor Rao looked at them, carefully considered his words, and then said, "Actually, it's quite good that you can do this. You are just a newly formed group and don't know the situation yet. Qu Mohu is not only a dedicated warrior, but also has been awarded the title of 'Captain' by the imperial family."
Yuan Qiyuan uttered an exclamation and said, "Isn't this a military position from the old times? I heard my grandfather say that if it were in the past, he would have been awarded a title at least."
Advisor Rao said, "Yes, in theory, the dedicated warriors are all the emperor's personal soldiers, but they are only soldiers. However, once they are commissioned, it is different. They become military officers who can command troops."
He emphasized, "Those who are formally ordained are truly elite warriors. You may not understand what I'm saying, but to put it another way, based on the above, this person is likely a fighter on the verge of perfecting both his mind and body."
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(End of this chapter)
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