My Players Are So Fierce – Handsome dog Frank-Chapter 2121 - 708: Old Qin’s Way of Calling Reinforcements
Due to the sudden fall of Black Flame Mountain Pass and the massive scale of the battle, most players have entered the "awaiting revival" process, making Shadow Valley quieter than usual amidst the usual chaos.
The surviving veteran players received tasks from Maxim, taking flying mounts to Fortress of Courage for defense and guard duty, while newbies also received tasks to escort a large number of soldiers from Black Flame Mountain Pass back to the Maginot Line.
Captain Paula’s three airships were practically flying non-stop, never idle.
Following Murphy’s orders, they must transport these weary soldiers to the rear for rest in the shortest time possible, aiming for a rapid recovery of morale. To achieve this, Murphy even assigned tasks to "capitalist" Old Huo and Meow Bunny, demanding Treasure Bay’s entertainment facilities be prepared to welcome the soldiers.
Coincidentally, the previously booming Treasure Bay Casino has seen a significant drop in customer traffic due to wartime restrictions, and this move can be considered a promotional activity.
This unexpected success fits perfectly, as you can’t expect Brother Ah Bing with his head tied to his waistband to have any highbrow hobbies. For instance, the favorite place for Goldenrod Vanguard Camp soldiers during their leave is Treasure Bay, and if the cunning Ceylan people enjoy it, surely the Blood Covenant Attendant Army would too.
Moreover, this is an effective way to boost Transylvania’s economy during wartime.
Old Huo even presented a scaled-down "army support services" plan to the Crimson Regent, largely referencing development models from certain special areas in the real world—an unconventional move. Milian feels a bit baffled by this wild economic development plan, mainly because it involves some indecent elements that might conflict with the ideals of certain justice-obsessed players.
However, after consideration, she decided to conduct a pilot at Treasure Bay.
After all, given Transylvania’s dire economic situation, either on the brink of bankruptcy or teetering on edge, finding new profit growth points is urgent. If the plan is proven effective, the now fully pragmatic Milian doesn’t mind giving Treasure Bay a push on its development path.
Murphy didn’t get involved in these matters, delegating them entirely to the Crimson Regent and the administrative players to pursue freely, as dealing with the war threat remains his top priority.
Not just Murphy, but a few hours ago, Old Qin and Happy Stick had solemnly assured the commanders and went offline, returning to Wolf Castle. There, they found several heads of the Stonemason Association.
"Hey, Old Chen, why are you injured?"
Lord Qin walked into a room in Wolf Castle and saw Old Chen, sitting in a chair with his arm in a sling, looking dejected. The old military head, surprised, stepped forward to inquire:
"Aren’t you non-combat personnel?"
"Don’t bring it up, I participated with some lads in the blockade against Undead Warriors in Death Space the other day. But, after all, I’ve aged, not as nimble as before. Got slashed by one of them, but quickly returned fire with my sidearm!"
Old Chen spoke with a face full of reminiscence:
"With the game plot advancing, we administrative players truly have no way to take the field anymore; the intensity of battle is just too high. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
I’m considered lucky, the Dust Beater has already gone offline.
I can’t help but say, how come these young ones are so frail?"
"You are still as fit as ever, aren’t you?"
The brick mover serving Old Chen jokingly remarked:
"Beside that, Dust Beater wasn’t accidentally killed by the undead while protecting your retreat?"
"Cough cough."
Professor Chen, uncomfortable with his student’s words, glared fiercely at the apprentice, who then chuckled and left the room, heading to chat and brag with Stick Brother at the door.
He obviously guessed that Old Qin and Old Chen had something to discuss.
"Come on, what business brings a busy man like yourself to me?"
Professor Chen, with several unfinished design drawings at hand, still with his arm in a sling, addressed Old Qin seated opposite:
"I guess it’s about the upcoming war plan?"
"Yes, we need you to produce a set of design drawings."
Old Qin, upholding the conduct of a professional, wasted no time on pleasantries and went straight to the point:
"The primary specifications require a set suitable for trench warfare planning, from Shadow Valley its starting point, to Polluted Swamp its endpoint, with this approximately 150-kilometer narrow stretch as the main body. Referencing the complex structures beneath Black Flame Mountain Pass, a network should be set up.
It must accommodate all current players and some NPCs proficient in covert actions for traversal and combat.
You know, the terrain at Shadow Valley isn’t ideal for positional warfare. After pondering, I came up with this unconventional idea to win ample time for subsequent battles, requiring some exceptional battle plans."
"Trench warfare, eh!"
Old Chen furrowed his brow and said:
"Let’s not even talk about specific design criteria, just how do you plan to handle the man-hours and manpower needed to lay so many tunnels over such a vast range? Before retreating from the front line, I heard Miss Phemis mention that the vast amount of corrupt energy from the Star-world Tear at Black Flame Mountain Pass would dissipate in half a month to twenty days at most.
Which means our preparation time won’t exceed twenty days.
Even with Spiritual Energy assistance, the time is too tight."
