Chapter 480: The Legend of Destruction
"A group of mutants has been spotted at the eleven o'clock direction. Please speed up and avoid them."
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"Calling Groundhog, a large number of mutants have appeared in the rear, requesting the use of vehicle-mounted weapons for long-range strikes."
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"Code 475! Code 475! The front car has become the rear car. The 'Groundhog' has a problem and needs to have the rear tire replaced. Please 'Rabbit-Tailed Rat' keep martial law on the perimeter!"
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"Calling base camp, this is the rabbit-tailed rat..."
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For Salazar, the days following Idar's caravan into the interior of the Lost Land were probably the most exciting adventure he had ever experienced.
Two armored infantry fighting vehicles, seven people.
It is such a seemingly extremely weak team that is about to cross the vast unknown land to search for the Seven Golden Cities that may not really exist!
actually……
This is not because General Mansur Hausen does not want to send more men.
It was because the Idar military stationed in the Lost Land only had a few light armored infantry vehicles. If they were all sent out, what would happen to the Padilla Province? As for the "Sword of Dawn" main battle tank...
All right,
Although this big guy has extremely outstanding long-range strike capabilities, it not only has higher requirements for the source of power, but also its travel speed is difficult to compare with the light armored infantry vehicles of the Idar army.
Why did the two infantry armored vehicles, which were originally capable of carrying more than a dozen soldiers, only carry seven people, including Salazar? Because they had to leave enough space to store supplies and logistical materials!
Otherwise, let alone the Seven Golden Cities, they might not even be able to get out of the southwest coast of the Lost Land!
Along the way,
The team crossed the endless wilderness and spanned the rugged mountains and hills.
Not only are they fighting against an increasingly harsh natural environment, but they are also having to avoid the increasingly frequent mutant races.
The only thing they can rely on is
It comes from the approximate map passed down by word of mouth, and Salazar, the so-called guide who has never been to the Seven Golden Cities.
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The wasteland is vast and the sky is clear.
Under the hazy mist, two Idar armored vehicles were slowly driving across the open plain.
"Bang..."
While the car was driving, the roof panel was suddenly lifted up, and half of Salazar's body carefully poked out from the car.
It was already December, nearly a month had passed since they had set out, and the weather was getting cooler, which made Salazar shiver.
Salazar looked around, then raised a pair of military binoculars and looked carefully at the looming horizon in the distance.
During this nearly one month period,
The Idar people encountered many unexpected situations.
They had been chased by hundreds of mutants, and had fought against them time and again with the weapons mounted in their vehicles.
They once got lost in thick fog, but found the right direction in anxiety and irritability; they also hunted for food on the vast plains, thus saving the limited food loaded in the vehicles.
It was during these experiences and encounters that Salazar not only gradually became familiar with the Idar soldiers who were traveling with him, but also personally felt the power that magical technology could bring.
Let’s talk about the cockpit first. From the accelerator to the brake, from the steering wheel to the rearview mirror, every switch and component in the cockpit made Salazar feel the powerful foundation and strength of the Principality of Idar.
Because of the above-mentioned parts, the former city-state of Padilla could not produce any of them!
Not to mention piecing together so many different kinds of parts to create the armored vehicle he is riding in now.
And it's not just that. The people of Idar also pay great attention to details and the interior of the vehicle.
Although the seats in the carriage were not very soft, they were obviously sufficient. Not only were they much more comfortable than riding in vehicles such as carriages, some of the seats could even be pulled open or laid flat for the soldiers to rest.
not to mention……
There is also a remote communication system inside the car!
As the Undersecretary in charge of information and communications in the Padilla Government Office, Salazar Knox is actually no stranger to this tool that can achieve ultra-long-distance information transmission.
But even so, it did not prevent him from being amazed at the communication and command system installed on the vehicle.
After all...it has been nearly a month since the convoy left the Padilla Province controlled by the Idar army, but their contact with the Idar military has never been interrupted! Of course, although the armored infantry vehicle has many advantages,
But it does not mean that they will be safe.
because……
Although the mutants' sharp fangs cannot bite through the hard armor on the car body, their sharp claws can puncture the tires under the car body.
Although the weapons installed on the top of the vehicle allow the Idar people to fight back while driving, the soldiers must also be careful of mutants that suddenly rush out from the side and may cause accidents and changes.
Anyway…
During this nearly one month period,
They have truly penetrated deep into the Forsaken Lands, and are still taking huge risks, shuttling between countless hordes of mutants!
"There is nothing unusual around..."
When Salazar retreated back into the car, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Being surrounded by countless mutants is not a pleasant feeling at all.
Especially after experiencing it himself once, Salazar would rather be surrounded by countless burly men.
Because that time, in order to break through the siege and escape successfully,
They had consumed more than half of the ammunition they carried!
so……
The convoy will now be extremely careful with every step they take, because if they are surrounded by mutants again... no one will be able to provide them with effective rescue.
"If there aren't any major issues with the map... we should have reached the core of the Lost Land, right?"
Inside the carriage, Major Amel Weasley looked at the somewhat "crude" map with a serious expression.
As long as the scale of the map is not too different, they should have reached the center of the Lost Land by now.
after all……
The increasingly frequent appearance of mutants outside the car windows also confirms the fact that the convoy is gradually moving deeper into the interior.
"It should be almost here..."
Salazar Knox thought for a moment, and then said confidently, "The reason why the Seven Golden Cities are only a rumor is not because we don't know its approximate location, but because no one can walk through the vast uninhabited area and reach the inland under the siege of mutants."
"So... even if it hasn't arrived yet, it's probably not far away."
Hearing this,
Major Amel Weasley finally felt comforted: "I hope so..."
Therefore, in his opinion, although Salazar often commits suicide, he is still reliable at critical moments.
Along the way,
Helped his team avoid several potential dangers of being surrounded by mutants.
As he was saying,
However, the Idar soldier in the cab cried out in surprise:
"Major Amel Weasley! And Deputy Minister Salazar! Look over there!"
Hearing this,
Major Amel Weasley dodged very quickly and leaned his upper body into the cab, supporting himself on the seats on both sides with his arms, and looked in the direction the driver was looking.
At two o'clock on the convoy...
There……
There seems to be someone lying there? ! !
In the wasteland in the interior of the Lost Land, traces of human beings were actually found? ! The Seven Golden Cities!
We found it! The legendary "Seven Golden Cities" must be nearby! Almost immediately, this thought lingered in everyone's mind.
"Algreen!"
Major Amel Weasley calmed down and waved his hand, and shouted to an Idar soldier in the carriage: "Go down and see what's going on! Be careful, and everyone else be on guard!"
only……
Algreen left quickly and came back even faster.
And he gave everyone in the armored vehicle a very affirmative answer: "That is a corpse, and there are traces of being bitten by mutants on the corpse!"
Major Amel Weasley: !!! Salazar Knox: !!! Even though they had already guessed this possibility in their hearts,
But when I really get such a positive answer, I will still be more or less touched.
After a while,
Major Amel Weasley said in a deep voice: "Don't worry about the body, let's keep going..."
The Idar people's armored infantry vehicle, which was covered with claw marks and bite marks, was still moving slowly forward, but the air inside the vehicle quietly became heavy and dull.
actually……
If it was just a dead body, it wouldn't be a big deal.
Because the people of the Lost Land have long been accustomed to life and death, the soldiers of the Principality of Idar have also long been tempered by the flames of war.
But the most important thing is...
The place where the body appeared! After Major Amel Weasley's order was issued, no one in the carriage spoke, but only looked at the environment outside the carriage through the observation hole inside the carriage.
Then……
One, two, three...
Later,
The Idar people's armored vehicles no longer needed to identify the direction, because they were almost slowly driving in the direction where the corpses were gradually increasing...
The worry hanging over everyone's heart has become more and more intense! Something happened!
Something must have happened! "Call base camp! Call base camp now!"
Although the "corpse road" before them was far from the end, Major Amel Weasley had already made a decision in advance.
after all……
This isn't a TV show. How could someone wait until the moment of life and death to call for help when they knew the danger was imminent? And how could someone not quickly pass on the news when they saw corpses everywhere? Fortunately...
The long-distance communication system on the "Explorer" Type A armored infantry vehicle was functioning normally, communication was smooth, and there were no problems at all.
Armored vehicles are moving.
The number of corpses on the ground is also increasing...
It was obvious that these people had not died too long ago, because although there was no dried blood on the ground, these stiff corpses had not yet turned into dry bones.
Even while inside the carriage, the soldiers could smell a faint stench of decay.
"Fortunately, we prepared masks in advance..."
An Idar soldier pulled out a stack of well-preserved cotton masks from the bottom of the storage box and distributed them to everyone present while sighing softly.
I don't know how long they had been driving, let alone how many bodies they had passed by after being torn apart by mutants. Suddenly, the Idar soldier in the cab stepped on the brakes:
"Major Amel Weasley, look there..."
Through the car window, through the gray mist in the early morning,
The outline of a grand and majestic city seemed to appear before everyone's eyes...
"Is that... the Seven Golden Cities?"
Upon hearing this, Salazar replied with a little excitement: "Of course it is! Apart from the Seven Golden Cities, there is no other city of such a large scale that can stand in the center of this land!"
Hearing Salazar's solemn words, Major Amel Weasley couldn't help but smile bitterly and said:
"But the problem is..."
"Is this city the same Golden Seven Cities as described in your rumors?"
yes!
In the legend of the Lost Land,
The Seven Golden Cities is the only place in this land that can treat mutants as nothing.
Relying on its extremely powerful barrier, it can keep out all non-human creatures such as mutants, thus creating a pure land deep in the Lost Land.
And now...
As the convoy approached,
Even though the people present did not need to enter the city, they knew that their previous fantasies had been shattered.
Because even the imperial capital of Saint Lawrence, which had experienced the ravages of war and the burning of the city, did not look as miserable as the city before it.
Houses collapsed, stone walls broke...
Whether inside or outside the city,
The corpses of humans and mutants were scattered all over the place, broken weapons and torn armor were everywhere, and even the road leading into the city was overgrown with weeds.
Obviously, the sacred place in the hearts of the indigenous people of this lost land had turned into ruins several years ago, leaving only devastation everywhere.
"How is it possible..."
"This... How is this possible? This is impossible!"
Even when he saw the corpses all over the ground, Salazar had already prepared himself mentally, but... when this scene really appeared in front of him...
This local native, who has always been extremely resolute and an expert at committing suicide by staying calm in the face of danger, actually shed a tear quietly.
after all……
Their generation,
Even their fathers and grandfathers...
These natives living in the Lost Land grew up listening to the legend of the Seven Golden Cities!
But……
At this moment, the huge contrast between ideal and reality almost made Salazar breathless...
The legendary seven golden cities...
Just like that? (End of this chapter)
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