CHAPTER 377: CHAPTER 177: TIER 3, TIER 1_2

"So, let’s do a bit more of what he didn’t manage to."

"Go get your equipment, this time, we’ll be providing you with new gear support."

"Yes, sir."

Jin Zhong respectfully bowed to Chen Jian, then put down his bowl and chopsticks and turned to leave.

Chen Jian’s last few words were still echoing in his mind.

"These issues should have been resolved by Zhang Tao."

Or rather, these problems should have been handled by the Mechanical God Sect.

But why did they ultimately fall on the shoulders of the Huaxia Army?

Why were they willing to take on these issues?

Jin Zhong couldn’t figure it out.

He could only temporarily suppress the questions and focus on the task at hand.

----That level-three monster.

Jin Zhong walked to his team, briefly explained the situation, then picked a few capable subordinates and found Huang Yu, who had been waiting nearby, to convey Chen Jian’s orders.

"Follow me."

Huang Yu turned around without hesitation, and Jin Zhong immediately followed.

One by one, they entered the main passage of Structure 011 and then took the elevator down to the armory.

When a variety of weapons appeared before Jin Zhong in the armory, he truly felt the power of the Huaxia Army.

Of course, he also truly felt the value of the so-called "treasure trove."

"Can we choose whatever we want from here?"

One member of the Guard Brigade tentatively asked, and Huang Yu shook his head, responding:

"Wait here, I’ll pick a few pieces of equipment for you to take."

"It’s just a level-three monster after all; you won’t need much equipment."

"Just a level-three monster?"

The Guard Brigade soldier repeated Huang Yu’s words in astonishment, even momentarily unclear whether he was stating a fact or intentionally mocking them.

The classification of monster levels is not a simple progression of strength, but rather based on the difficulty of humans fighting them, which is a globally accepted consensus.

A level-four monster might only require a squad from the Guard Brigade to handle.

But a level-three monster might need the concentrated strength of an entire city.

Now you’re telling me it’s just a level-three monster that doesn’t require much equipment?

If such a statement is not extremely foolish, then it is extremely arrogant...

However, they had no room to argue at the moment.

After being left in front of the armory for a few minutes, Huang Yu returned with the equipment they needed.

"Two PBW024 recoilless rifles."

"The shells fired by this cannon can penetrate 700mm of homogeneous armor, with an effective range of 600 meters."

"Monsters hit by this cannon are unlikely to survive ---- whether they are level four or level three."

"I’ve given you four shells, it should be enough."

"Understood, thank you."

Jin Zhong nodded sincerely to Huang Yu, recognizing that what was provided were indeed useful weapons.

Although he didn’t know if the weapon’s effectiveness was exaggerated.

Seeing his reaction, Huang Yu waved his hand and continued to speak:

"This is a small reconnaissance drone, the same model the commanders initially used."

"Though small, it’s sufficient."

"The matching console is also here; if you don’t know how to use it, find Huang Meng outside, he’ll teach you."

Drone.

Jin Zhong’s eyes glinted.

He hadn’t expected the Huaxia Army to entrust such important equipment to his team.

With the drone, the problem of his team’s lack of reconnaissance capability was resolved.

He could observe the monster’s movements in real-time, no longer needing to confirm with the Huaxia Army via radio.

This is very useful!

"Got it, I’ll learn from him well!"

Jin Zhong answered again, and Huang Yu continued speaking.

"Considering you might encounter gas or venom attacks, we’ve prepared enough protective clothing, which will be sent to you later."

"Additionally, in terms of weapons, here is a small electromagnetic cannon brought in from Yellow Stone City."

"We’ve tested it, and it still works, but its lifespan is almost at the limit."

"How many shots it can fire will depend on luck, I’ve prepared three electromagnetic cannon shells for you, that should suffice."

"Understood, no issue."

Jin Zhong nodded again.

He didn’t really understand what "electromagnetic cannon" meant, but looking at the equipment brought in by the robots, he could roughly tell it was a rapidly assembled and somewhat powerful artillery.

Perhaps its greatest advantage is its flexibility?

Jin Zhong attentively watched Huang Yu’s demonstration of assembling it, trying hard to remember every detail.

The other simply demonstrated once, then stood up, clapped his hands, and said with ease:

"All right, that’s all the equipment."

"Take it away ---- you guys should be able to carry it, right?"

"Huh?"

Jin Zhong was stunned.

Not only him, but all his subordinates were bewildered as well.

"Is this all?"

He asked incredulously.

"Trust me, it’s enough."

Huang Yu didn’t offer much explanation but called everyone forward to carry the equipment.

Jin Zhong hesitated for a moment before waving his hand, signaling his men to move.

What little equipment there was seemed even more pitiful when distributed among a few people, but in front of Huang Yu, they couldn’t say much.

Only after returning to the surface did a soldier from the Guard Brigade beside Jin Zhong couldn’t help but speak:

"Sir, are we really going to hunt a level-three monster with just this equipment...?"

"They said they would provide us with better equipment after each mission, but now it seems... they haven’t kept their promise, right?"

Jin Zhong subtly shook his head and then said:

"They’ve fulfilled their promise."

"At least, they’ve given us the drone."

"And this electromagnetic cannon, it’s bound to be useful."

"But...."

"There’s no ’but’."

Jin Zhong raised his hand to interrupt his subordinate’s grumbling, then continued:

"Return and assemble the team, we need to set off as soon as possible."

"The situation in Yanling City is not optimistic, the Guard Brigade there is being reorganized and has no energy to handle the monster."

"We might be their only savior, no matter what, we must get there."

"As for the equipment...."

Before Jin Zhong finished speaking, Lei Jie suddenly noticed the equipment beside him from afar.

He walked over quickly, looked at it for a couple of seconds, and said:

"Tsk tsk... The captain is really good to you guys, even giving you an electromagnetic cannon."

"Use it sparingly; when firing in direct aim, just one shot can take down a monster."

"Huh?"

Jin Zhong was stunned.

"Sir, are you sure you’re talking about this cannon?"

"...Why would I need to deceive you? Anyway, it was an electromagnetic cannon like this that took down a level-two monster in Jinling City with a single shot; consider its power yourself."

"....Understood."

Jin Zhong took a deep breath and finally showed a slightly relieved smile.

He then frankly said to Lei Jie:

"We initially thought this equipment wasn’t enough to deal with a level-three monster, but now it seems our concerns were unfounded..."

"However, sir, perhaps we need further guidance, maybe you could assign us a... specialized instructor?"

"Just ask any robot, Fu Xi will answer you."

Lei Jie casually replied:

"Originally, I should find time to teach you, but I really don’t have the time."

"I also have to teach others how to fly, which is much harder to learn than your electromagnetic cannon."

"Understood."

Jin Zhong nodded in understanding, then suddenly asked:

"Has the ’pilot’ training already begun?"

"Yes, not only has training started, but missions are about to begin."

"We’ve found an extremely talented pilot, Jiang Yu from Qian Island Lake Town."

"She’s already completed ground training ahead of schedule and can soon take to the skies."

After Lei Jie finished speaking, Jin Zhong curiously asked:

"She really is a genius ---- if I may ask... what will her first mission be?"

"Who knows? Let’s see once she’s up there."

Lei Jie absentmindedly waved his hand, then continued:

"She’ll probably fly south and see if she can drop a bomb on that Whale Catfish."

"I see....."

Jin Zhong murmured thoughtfully, then suddenly snapped awake.

Wait a minute.

Whale Catfish??

That level-one monster??

Sending a rookie to bomb it??