hsntnovel Chapter 594: Each Has Its Own Strengths
Chapter 594: Each Has Its Own Strengths
After Kretz and Tao Yuan were settled in, Mo Chen led them to the rooftop battlefield.
For these two new plant spirit warriors, familiarizing themselves with the battlefield beforehand is an essential task.
Especially in a battlefield like a war courtyard, with its rugged terrain and varied rooftops, every inch of space can be the key to determining the outcome of the battle.
Only by memorizing every brick and tile here can one accurately predict the enemy's movements in battle and seize those fleeting opportunities to attack.
When Mo Chen led Kretz and Tao Yuan out of the elevator, they were surprised to find that the preparation platform, which should have been empty, now had several figures.
Eve stood at the edge of the platform, her hands gripping the cold railing tightly.
Her petite body leaned slightly forward as she tried to stand on tiptoe, her gaze passing over the layers of bricks and tiles, looking towards the distant horizon.
Not far away, the tall and burly Johnson, carrying his imposing rocket hammer, was scratching his head somewhat awkwardly, looking at the rickety brick and tile ground outside the platform.
His face was full of doubt, as if he was unsure whether the fragile roof structure could support his weight and the hammer in his hand.
The sun was shining brightly, and lazy dappled sunlight fell on Euphemia's hat brim. She tilted her head back slightly, raised her ornately decorated sun hat, and let the warm sunlight caress her face.
It felt as if they weren't on a rooftop battlefield, but rather enjoying a leisurely afternoon tea in their own picturesque estate.
On the other side of the platform, Himiko held her greatsword to her side, slightly bent her knees, and slowly moved her wrists and shoulders.
His sharp eyes were calm and focused, silently scanning the battlefield like a cheetah patrolling its territory, carefully assessing every suitable foothold.
It's worth mentioning that among the plant warriors present, there wasn't a single member of the Rhinelot family.
Furthermore, plant warriors like Ford and Spock, who are accustomed to fighting on flat ground, did not appear on this platform.
Their absence was exactly what Mo Chen had expected.
The archers of the Rheinlot family need a wide field of vision and a firm foothold; the rooftop battlefield with its brick walls and tiles simply cannot meet their needs.
Steep slopes block bullets fired in a straight line, while flat rooftops are better suited for close combat. The combination of these two factors renders long-range shooters useless.
For this reason, the rooftop battlefield is not suitable for the Rheinlots to perform.
Similarly, Ford and Spock, who were skilled at placing landmines and setting traps, also kept their distance from this difficult-to-land brickyard.
Beneath the loose bricks and tiles lies a bottomless, unknown space. Any landmine or trap could be prematurely exposed by an unintentional step, potentially causing accidental injury.
They were more accustomed to the solid ground, where it was the perfect place to prepare "gifts" so that the attacking enemy would be caught off guard and walk to the other side.
Hearing the noise behind them, the plant spirit warriors turned around and greeted the homeowner and their new comrades.
Good morning, homeowner!
"Hey, new comrade-in-arms?"
"House owner, you've arrived."
"Homeowner, who are these two people?"
Mo Chen responded to each of them and introduced Kretz and Tao Yuan to the plant warriors.
Upon learning that they were the Cabbage Pitcher Plant Spirit and the Flowerpot Homunculus who had just arrived in the courtyard, the atmosphere on the platform instantly became lively.
"The ammunition your pitchers use... isn't bullets?"
Euphemia pulled out a folding fan from somewhere and asked a question with great curiosity.
“That’s right, ma’am. Our pitcher, Vegeta, prefers to use parabolic trajectories rather than straight attacks.”
Kretz picked up the grenade launcher in his hand, pointed the muzzle to the sky, and gestured with his hand: "This also allows us to cross obstacles and strike the enemies in the back row."
"That sounds very strategic."
Euphemia chuckled and tapped her folding fan lightly in her palm: "If we run into you guys, those guys who like to hide in the back will have a headache."
"really."
Kretz nodded in agreement, gently stroking the smooth metal casing of the grenade launcher.
"Can we have a go now?"
Johnson couldn't help but move closer, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at Kretz.
"of course can."
Kretz channeled his plant-based spiritual energy, casually shaping a grenade and inserting it into the grenade launcher.
He raised the firing port, adjusted the angle, aimed forward, and pulled the trigger.
The grenade traced a green trajectory, passed over several rows of bricks and tiles, and exploded precisely in the air above the roof ridge.
The sheer power, even just by visual estimation, is enough to shatter the head of an ordinary zombie.
It's unimaginable how violent the explosions would be if grenades were fired one after another into the horde of corpses.
"Wow, those are really beautiful fireworks!"
Johnson let out a cheer and excitedly raised his hand, wanting to pat Kretz on the shoulder.
But considering his own strength, he awkwardly withdrew his hand and gave Kretz a sheepish grin.
On the other side, Eve approached Tao Yuan, who was standing quietly at the edge of the platform, surveying the battlefield on the rooftop.
After carefully examining Tao Yuan's unusual skin for a while, Eve tilted her head and voiced her doubts: "Mr. Tao Yuan, are you really a flowerpot android?"
"Genuine, little sister."
Tao Yuan gently pushed up his glasses, manipulated a mechanical arm, and waved to Eve: "Any other questions?"
Eve blinked and immediately posed a new question: "Eve would like to know, how can you help us move freely on the rooftop battlefield?"
"The answer is simple: just build a temporary safety frame on the brick and tile floor to stabilize the ground."
Tao Yuan turned to look at Mo Chen, indicating that permission from the homeowner was required to conduct on-site work.
Mo Chen nodded slightly, signaling Tao Yuan to go all out and do his job well.
Having received permission, Tao Yuan coughed lightly and quickly walked to the steps leading from the platform to the rooftop battlefield.
The robotic arms behind him immediately sprang into action, deftly reaching into the storage unit behind him and retrieving a set of foldable metal components and a high-density polymer mesh.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. It will take me at least half a minute to stabilize one brick."
Tao Yuan stepped steadily onto the first brick, precisely drove several anchor piles into the four corners of the brick, and then quickly unfolded the metal components to build a stable square structure.
He then manipulated another robotic arm to cover the structure with a polymer net and secure the safety frame and anchor piles.
Tao Yuan's movements were fluid and graceful, as if he had rehearsed them thousands of times in his mind.
Half a minute later, the previously shaky brick and tile floor became unbreakable under the support of the safety frame.
Even when the overweight Johnson jumped on it a few times, the brick didn't break at all.
Himiko, who had been observing for a long time, suddenly asked, clearly very concerned: "Mr. Suigaki, how long can this safety frame keep the bricks and tiles stable?"
Back on the platform, Tao Yuan retracted the robotic arm and replied unhurriedly, "Twelve hours, Major. During this time, I can repair the safety frame and extend its service life."