To be honest, Amber is no stranger to the adventure process of adventurers - although she is not an adventurer herself, the number of adventurers she has worked with (fucked) together is almost enough to complete a viscounty. Beaten down - in her concept, when encountering exploration targets such as magical forests, ancient caves, and secret palaces, the most normal process usually starts with organizing the team, preparing supplies, collecting intelligence, and then cautiously entering the target area. , investigate along the way, draw maps, disable traps, fight against monsters... Basically nine out of ten adventurers can do this, and the remaining stubborn one will basically die on the way...
However, now, Gawain has proven with facts that most of the above processes can basically be condensed into half the ammunition base...
The deafening roar of artillery fire broke the thousands of years of barbaric order in the Black Forest. ——The fire of civilization, which is more barbaric than barbarism, directly burned out all the vegetation on the border of the forest, and all dangerous monsters within the range were also wiped out. Poisonous plants, cunning monsters, greedy meat eaters and treacherous soul eaters... …Everything is sublimated together with art, sublimated cleanly.
Safe, efficient, clean, and without hidden dangers. There are no traps in the blown-up secret realm, and there are no monsters in the burned-out black forest.
Gawain stood on the high ground in front of the cave of the Shadow Experimental Site, looking with satisfaction at the avenue that was flattened by artillery fire - of course, this avenue full of bomb craters was not that "flat", but it was better than It was much easier to walk in the Black Forest, and beside him was Amber who was dumbfounded and had an "are you kidding me" expression on his face.
"You actually do this..." Miss Half-Elf felt like she had seen a whole new world again, "Aren't you afraid of attracting the monsters in the dark forest..."
"Monster? It should have been killed by the explosion," Gawain said nonchalantly, "I'm not giving blind orders - no one knows the situation in the magic tide pollution area better than me. This is a sparsely polluted area, and these are the main hazards. There are mutated plants, poisonous water sources, and some weak monsters that are out of place. Really powerful demonic tide creatures will not gather in this area. The thin chaotic magic energy here cannot support their long-term activities."
As Gawain said, he also gave the order after thinking about it. He chose artillery fire to clear the way after confirming that the environment was suitable. In this dangerous black forest, artillery fire is basically the most appropriate way to clear the world. Way-opening means.
A team of elite Iron Rangers was quickly organized. Under the personal leadership of Solderin, the team set off with Gawain and Amber.
Although Gawain's "fire reconnaissance" always made people feel that something was wrong, Amber had to admit that the black forest that had been plowed by artillery fire seemed much safer. She saw countless fragmented plant remains scattered all over the place. Between the rubble and the craters, those plants were dangerous poisons that could kill people at any time not long ago. There were also some formidable monster remains mixed in among the plant remains, and the twisted and mutated flesh was billowing. Smoke and dust, some of the wreckage is even squirming slightlyMove - but now they will never jump up and attack you.
Solderin held the short bow in hand, and while leading the team forward, he was alert to the surroundings: Although the artillery fire had flattened a large area, most of the nearby monsters should also be affected by the power of the magic cannon. We dare not approach here for the time being, but many monsters under the influence of the demonic tide cannot be judged rationally. Maybe there will be mutated monsters that are not afraid of death and rush out from the distant dense forest - those who died under such a surprise attack back then There are many pioneers.
Gawain safely handed over the security work to Solderin and the Iron Rangers, while most of his own energy was focused on the satellite view in his mind.
The impact crater is very close.
The "safe passage" bombarded by artillery fire has reached the end. In front of it is a patchwork of ancient trees and shrubs. The team has now entered the interior of the black forest. This is the edge of the area covered by artillery fire, and the artificial thunder fire Stopping here, almost everywhere you can see are towering trees and tall bushes growing wantonly. This is not because the "Justice" magic cannon has insufficient range, but because Gawain deliberately let the artillerymen of the Byron Knights After controlling the scope of the fire bombing, he was worried that a round of artillery shells would blow up some vital clues.
But it doesn’t matter, we are almost at the edge of the impact crater.
Gawain raised his head and looked into the depths of the dark jungle. At this moment, the skylight had gradually dimmed. The already not very bright sunlight penetrated through the thin magic mist, and then passed through the layers of tree crowns. When the branches and leaves fell down, only a hazy and dim light remained, but with the visual blessing of the extraordinary, he could still see the situation in the distance clearly.
"In that direction," he pulled out the pioneer sword and said to Solderin beside him, "keep moving forward."
Solderin nodded, He raised his hand and gave an order to the ranger soldiers beside him: "Keep moving forward - turn on the eyepiece and stay alert!"
This senior ranger has already seen what his old friend is probably looking for. , that firm attitude and unhesitating tone were not as simple as "sensing abnormal magic fluctuations", but a reaction after confirming that there was something in front of him, but the tacit understanding seven hundred years ago prevented him from doing so. Ask more, but immediately carry out Gawain's order.
The Steel Ranger soldiers activated their tactical goggles one by one. The outer soldiers held up the shields, and the inner soldiers turned on the magic terminal's safety to be ready to deal with threats hidden in the dense forest at any time. , and at the front of the team, deep in the dense forest where the shadows of the trees are intertwined and spreading, Amber's figure continues to disappear and shift in the air.
Gawain glanced at Amber who was investigating the situation in front of the team with a bit of laughter - this half-elf would complain endlessly no matter what circumstances she worked in, but as long as she was in working mode, she had never been delayed. When it comes to business, sometimes he doesn't know whether this elf's shameful attitude of being passive and slow in work is real or just an act.
No wonder in the Government Affairs OfficeSomeone commented that Cecil has two things that are most elusive. One is the dark circles under the eyes of the butler Hetty, and the other is Amber's sabotage attitude. This director of military intelligence is the only person in the territory who talks about being wary all day long. But in the end, we count the people who have been working for several months - regardless of their style of work, they are just like a model worker.
But regardless of whether Amber is fishing or not, one thing is certain for Gawain: this seemingly careless Elf Shame is actually quite reliable.
While Gawain was thinking about these thoughts, Amber's figure suddenly emerged from the air beside him.
The half-elf lady obviously discovered something extraordinary. She stared and said in a surprised tone: "Old Zongzi!! There is a big pit ahead!!"
"Really? Then it seems we are on the right track," Gawain raised his eyebrows, and then waved his hand, "Everyone, speed up!"
Hu Bo was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly walked forward Following Gawain's footsteps: "Hey? Did you know this a long time ago? Why aren't you surprised?"
Gawain ignored Amber's Bibi and strode across the uneven trees in the forest. Potholes and annoying vines, the pioneer sword rose with scorching magic flames, and all the shrubs and rocks blocking the way were turned into ashes in an instant. The team's advance speed suddenly accelerated, and as they advanced, Thor Delin noticed changes in the surrounding environment -
A large number of bushes fell neatly backwards, and the more fragile tree trunks were broken at the waist by some invisible force. Even the tall giant trees, They all showed a tilted posture——
He was no stranger to this phenomenon.
This is caused by a powerful shock wave.
Gawain stopped: "We are here."
Solderin looked at the scene in front of him in stunned silence, and the elite ranger soldiers also shouted in an instant A low exclamation.
A huge impact crater, large enough to fit into half a city block. Around the impact crater, countless boulders were turned into dust, the earth was cracked, and towering trees were broken at the waist. Inside, semi-molten rock and sintered earth merged into a black hardened state, indicating the purgatory-like temperature here.
"The spirit of the forest..." Solderin exclaimed, "This...was it bombed by the Annihilation Creation?"
"The Annihilation Creation was not Such a neat and single impact crater would be formed." Gawain shook his head. He raised his head and looked at the increasingly dark sky. "Something fell from above."
"What? Meteorite?" Solderin was stunned for a moment, then looked at the bottom of the pit, "Maybe there will be a star core..." Amber Ji Ling next to him jumped over: "Star core? The kind of star core that can replace half a castle!"
Gawain pushed Amber's head back: "You have to hand over the star core to the principality, you are so stupid.Move something. "
Then he ignored Amber who started shouting loudly and walked towards the impact crater.
Solderin and the Steel Ranger soldiers followed closely behind.
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Gawain glanced at the crater and whispered to himself: "There are no fragments, no wreckage..."
The only things that can be found in the impact crater are rocks and soil formed after melting and hardening. of black matter, and other than that, no noticeable debris or debris can be seen. The mysterious extraterrestrial object (if it exists) has not been left behind at all.
Could it be that it was destroyed? Did the dragon take away the dragon so cleanly?
Gawain had deep doubts in his heart, because he saw the dragon landing in the impact crater with his own eyes, and the other party stopped. The time was short, and even if something was taken away, it should only be the largest and easiest part to collect. How could there be no fragments left behind?
Could it be that there are no extraterrestrial objects at all? This is just an energy explosion, so there are no fragments? Or... the alien object was not broken after experiencing such a terrible impact and explosion, but was completely taken away by the dragon?
Gawain was making various speculations in his mind, and at the same time he continued to scan the nearby area with a satellite perspective, hoping to find any clues left by the dragon, while Solderin led the soldiers to search everywhere at the bottom of the pit. Soon, a group of A Steel Ranger soldier exclaimed: "Sir! Look at this! ”
Solderin quickly came to the soldier’s side, and he saw at a glance what it was that made the other man exclaim:
The thing that was still emanating from the bottom of the pit was On the black hardened ground with a little heat, several huge claw prints were scattered slightly messily.
These claw prints obviously had no intention of hiding themselves. Each of them was close to the size of a human torso. It is more than ten centimeters deep in the ground. From these claw marks alone, it is not difficult for Solderin to judge that a terrifying behemoth once stayed here for a short time.
He was the first to find the claw marks. The ranger warriors murmured to themselves: "What is this thing left behind..."
"It's a dragon." Gawain came to Solderin and the warriors at some unknown time, " I've seen dragons, and only the big ones can leave such large paw prints. "
Solderin looked at Gawain with wide eyes: "Are you sure? "
Of course Gawain can be sure, after all, he saw it with his own eyes, but he can't be too confident here: "80% sure. Don't think that the dragon clan is a fantasy, they do exist. The old Cecil was burned by dragon fire, and it is still a scorched earth filled with dragon magic. "
"Even the dragon appeared..." Solderin murmured to himself, "This place...is truly the border of civilization. "
At this moment, Amber, who ran aside because he was ignored by Gawain, suddenly shouted loudly: "Old Zongzi! ! I found a baby! ! ”