the last king of darkness

Chapter 114 Rhodes Logistics
Rhodes saw an extremely steep and towering gray mountain from a distance.

A thin crack split the mountain range from the middle, and Jianguan stood in it.

When I got closer, I found that the "crack" was more than 100 yards wide, and the Jianguan at the end of the canyon was also a magnificent blue fortress.

The soldiers guarding the sword pass were extremely excited about the arrival of the reinforcement team. When Rhodes and others stepped into the fortress, huge cheers almost resounded through the Death Mountain Canyon.

The chief of the garrison is Charas Steelhand. He is a man in his 30s, with a vicissitudes of life and gray temples, but the smile at this moment makes him look a lot younger.

"Great, brothers, it's great for you to come. We thought it would take another week to wait for reinforcements. The upper management of the defense zone told me that the dispatch of the military and war department is full, but we really can't afford to wait. Spilled The Kuroshio will come here at any moment, and our psionic generators haven't been repaired yet, and if the fort falls, it's all over."

Beowwood stepped forward and took his hand.

"Don't worry, sir, we have brought Mina, a special researcher at the Engineering Research Institute and a special teacher at Jinworth College, and she will definitely be able to fix the psionic generator."

Applause and cheers sounded again.

Mina waved at them generously, which aroused whistles even more.

Annabelle muttered under her breath, "Big boobs and no brains."

Beowuld smiled and said, "Your Excellency, assign us tasks."

Jawhead of the steel hand led them into the battle command room in the center of the fortress.

On a huge round table, there is a map with Jianguan as the center.

"This is our position. It is located in the seventh defense area, at the end of the inner defense circle. Behind us is the red soil plain in the heart of the kingdom. If we lose our position, Yan Village and Nanfeng Town will bear the brunt."

"After destroying these two settlements, the violent wave of monsters will continue to spread to eight villages and towns along these three lines, until the old city has enough defenses to resist. In addition to a large number of residents casualties, three real silver mines, seven Platinum mines will be shut down, there will be a certain gap in the supply of resources, and recovery will be very difficult.”

The thick fingers of the steel hand moved on the map, and the tone became a little heavy.

"The black tide arrived one day earlier than the expected date of the White Tower. The outer defense circle has been disabled, and the middle defense circle has assumed the functions of the outer layer. That is to say, the inner defense circle has become the middle defense circle."

"According to the principle of defense, we will also receive a relatively large impact. In fact, we have already been attacked by a large number of evil spirits, and it is they who destroyed our psionic energy generator."

Beowuld nodded: "Don't worry, sir, we brought a top-level clairvoyant, no evil spirit can escape his vision."

"Great! For the first time, I feel like we're being valued," one fighter yelled.

A small team leader shouted excitedly: "Isn't it? They also brought a protective fire! Our fire protection sacrificial ground can finally be free of embers!"

Steel Hand also showed a joyful smile.

"This is really the best news I've heard this year. Our top priority now is to repair the psionic generator as soon as possible. Without it to provide psionic protection, Jianguan Fortress may be destroyed."

"Then clean up the monsters near Jianguan to reduce the pressure when the black tide comes, especially those evil spirits that are still wandering in the wasteland."

He turned his head and said seriously.

"I'm sorry, after a series of fierce battles, there are only 21 of my soldiers left. Unfortunately, two people died in battle, and 15 were seriously injured. They were sent back to Wangcheng. Our defense mission will be very heavy."

Both Beowwood and Raistlin smiled and said in unison, "Don't worry sir, we are not afraid."

The steel hand said loudly: "Okay, I feel relieved with your words. May the fire walk with us, illuminate our sharp blades, and kill all ghosts and monsters!"

Three strong arms were linked together, and all three showed passionate expressions.

Afterwards, Moore, surrounded by the warriors, came down to the fire protection sacrificial field, and placed the fire protection in the center of a huge stone plate.

With his strange ritual movements, the guardian fire gradually became stable.

Until there was a light click, as if some kind of mechanism was embedded, the missing gap was filled, and the fire of protection froze.

In the next instant, the entire fort was lit up.

The mood of the soldiers also broke through the barriers, and many of them couldn't help crying, feeling the warm breath they hadn't felt for a long time.

Rhodes also felt the strange warmth that went straight to the bottom of his heart.

It was as if the guardian fire had taken root here, dispelling the coldness from the bottom of the world.

This may be the reason why human beings always use fire as their base.

Moore also showed a smile. After the protective fire fell to the ground, the power stabilized and would not be easily lost.

As long as you pay attention to adding phlogiston, the fire will be difficult to extinguish.

After that, the soldiers took Mina to the underground of the fortress.

In the very center of the basement, a large red tree-shaped crystal stood.

The bottom of the crystal is a round altar made of red copper, which looks like a giant bonsai growing out of the metal.

A soldier said: "Miss Mina, this is our psychic generator. When it is activated, it will use psychic energy to strengthen our fortress so that it will not be knocked down by monsters, and it will also prevent spiritual bodies from penetrating in. We haven't maintained it for too long, and after being attacked by the Entity last time, it malfunctioned and won't start anymore."

Mina nodded, and when she got closer, she saw cracks all over the psionic generator. She touched it lightly with her slender hand and found that the metal at the bottom had lost psionic energy.

Her expression became dignified, and she took out tools from the backpack behind her, and began to disassemble the metal underneath, revealing the complicated structure inside.

No one could understand it, only Rhodes could barely recognize it. Its internal structure was somewhat similar to that of the Spirit Spear. They both changed or amplified the spiritual energy through certain structures, and then formed specific functions through certain cores.

Although I couldn't understand it, almost all the soldiers in Jianguan came to watch.

The Psionic Energy Generator is the core of Jianguan. The fortress of Jianguan is built with ordinary stones. Although it is convenient and quick, without a Psionic Energy Generator, it will be easily knocked down.

Everyone looked at Mina expectantly.

But as the repair progressed, Mina's face became more and more serious, and everyone became anxious.

Suddenly, Mina stood up and said in a deep voice: "The situation is far beyond expectations. It has not been maintained for a long time, and the internal damage is very serious. There are many breakpoints. The most serious thing is this psionic regulator. Totally damaged."

Steel Hand said nervously: "Miss Mina, can you fix it?"

Mina glanced at him, and there was only the solemnity of a researcher on her delicate and beautiful face.

"I can fix it, but I need at least ten copper and platinum."

Steel Hand hurriedly said, "Yes, we have them in our warehouse."

"I need another ruby."

As soon as the words fell, embarrassment appeared on everyone's faces.

Ruby is not an ordinary material, and they don't have it in their warehouse.

Beowwood asked, "Is it too late to apply?"

Iron Hand showed distress: "It will take four to five days at the earliest. Now everywhere is very difficult. The forts and fortresses on the front line are facing the impact of the Kuroshio. They are in great need of supplies. Our situation is relatively relaxed. It is impossible for the War Department to Deal with it immediately."

"Then what should we do? Are we going to give up Jianguan?"

This is too difficult to accept.

Steel Hand glanced back, almost everyone gathered in the basement, he asked as if begging: "Does anyone have ruby?"

No one answered.

He also knew that it was almost impossible for anyone to answer, who would carry a red jade that could not be eaten or used?

However, Rhode's heart suddenly moved.

He rolled up his sleeves, buttoned them up, and squeezed out the lightning symbol. His soul soared into the air, and he returned to the dreamland in an instant.

In the quiet mist, the pile of sundries was piled up in the corner of the hut.

Rhodes flipped through and quickly found the ruby ​​they were talking about.

It is oval in shape, the size of a pebble, moist and shiny, and very expensive, four thousand nine hundred silver cords.

Just what he bought in the big shopping.

Rhodes pinched the ruby, folded his hands and made a lightning gesture, and his soul fell rapidly, returning to the material world.

He unbuttoned the cuff buttons and opened his palms, and Hongyu had already appeared in his palms.

"I have!"

In a gloomy and silent atmosphere, Rhodes' voice pierced the cloud like a ray of light.

All of a sudden, everyone focused their attention on Rhodes, on his outstretched palm, the jade that exudes a warm red luster.

Mina was very surprised: "Why do you have it? What are you doing with the ruby?"

She reached out to pick it up, but Rhodes shrank back as if he had been scalded.

"I bought this and I want to pay for it."

Rhode's words let everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Steel Hand immediately said: "Don't worry, Brother Rhodes, if the War Department doesn't reimburse you immediately, I will pay for it."

"Well."

Only then did Rhode feel relieved, and stretched out his hand.

Mina snatched it away angrily, and said angrily, "Money, money, money, you know money!"

Rhodes dissatisfied: "I bought it with my own money!"

"Don't you know dedication?"

"Then would you like to dedicate one night to me?"

"Bah! Good idea."

Mina's Joy +9
Humanity +1
Mina turned her head to the side, looked carefully at the ruby ​​in her hand, and said happily, "It's true, it can be used!"

Cheers immediately resounded through the basement.

Raistlin was also full of joy, he didn't want the mission to be interrupted before it started.

He approached and asked in a low voice, "Rhode, why are you wearing a ruby?"

Rhodes replied casually: "Dispel evil spirits!"

"...Red jade is a very precious spiritual material. Without protection, the spirituality will attract black mist and corrupt it. It can only bring disaster."

While Rhodes was racking his brains to make up an excuse, Mina said again:
"Don't be too happy, its contact core is completely damaged. If it is in Wangcheng, I will suggest that this instrument be scrapped directly."

Steel Hand hurriedly asked: "Is there a way to fix it? Miss Mina."

"Yes, I can make a new one. I have conventional materials, but I need a glowstone of more than thirteen grams."

isn't it?
Looking at the sunken faces of everyone, Rhodes had a very bad feeling.

Are you poisonous?
I am here to make a big purchase for you?
(End of this chapter)