The Legendary Mechanic - Chapter 147

Chapter 147


Mechanics were known for having a wide range of tactics . Just like how saints would never fall for the same trick again, mechanics would never rely on a single set of tactics . To develop new tactics, one would only need to develop new tactics centered around a core gadget, just like how the core of Lurker Sniper Flow was the sniper itself . Using additional tools like electromagnetic skating shoes, special ammunition, stealth ability, and so on could further strengthen one's prowess .

To a mechanic, developing a new battle tactic was a challenging yet fun task . Brainstorming on new ideas and then being able to bring it to life enabled one to achieve a sense of fulfilment, just like role-playing games .

I have quite a few choices, Rovers, Portable Batteries, self-created Mechas . However, the rovers' attributes and intelligence are weak on their own, and besides, due to their large sizes, they cannot be easily carried around .

Moreover, even if the only model is placed into the robot troop, the outcome will still be unsatisfactory . They are way too expensive .

As for the battery… Even though there is a 'Portable' in the name, the pedestal disc is still too large . If I cannot assemble it within seconds, I can't use it with the flamethrower style . Perhaps, I can only use it as a trap ambush…

There's also the self-created Mechas…

Han Xiao had a lot of blueprints that he could use for the armor suit, such as K600 Endoskeleton, Smart Chip, Exoskeleton limbs, Electromagnetic Hover Boots, Basic Storage Cube, and other modules . In addition, he had acquired all the basic knowledges, including Bio-engineering, Mechanical dynamics, Assembly, and Energetics . He had already fulfilled the criteria for creating his own armor .

This was not a bad idea; however, some problems might still arise . For instance, to equip the Mecha, he would first need a support vehicle that could repair and replenish the materials . Prolonged battling could weaken the attack power, just like a problem every guy would face .

Besides, he did not want to run around wearing a tin can, and it would be best if he could fly . He did actually develop a jetpack, but it still needed some adjustments . When activated, the jetpack would fly away without the pilot . If the jetpack was secured tightly, one could experience what a hundred times the speed of a Ferris wheel would feel like . Han Xiao did not want to try that for the second time, and as such, apart from the small drone, none of his other machines had a flying ability .

Medium scale and large scale Mechas required advance knowledge of [Heavy Machine Modification], and he was only capable of modifying light Mechas . Nano-Muscle Suits were more classic but required advance knowledge of [Miniature Machine Modification] .

Suddenly, Han Xiao had a eureka moment and came up with a new idea .

Almost made a grave mistake . Actually, I do not need armor as my tactic core . I can start from the assisting type of light armor, neglecting the firepower and focusing on my personal attributes…

He had an idea . As he recalled the armor he had used or seen before, he thought that basic light armor looked reliable and would be easy to replicate one .

As for robots and turrets, he decided to give up on them since they were inconvenient to bring around, and it was impossible to always bring along a truck . Even with airdrop support, there must be a transport aircraft, and then there was the money… No planes could fly in a country's airspace . Even Fabian Company's planes, which had licenses, had to follow a fixed route, and they were not allowed to fly wherever they liked . It would be alright to fly into the wild, but there would not be stable supply stations in the vicinity, and it would be difficult for airdrops .

As the night faded away, the golden glow of the sun reappeared, turning the sky from pitch black to a light blue .

Han Xiao stretched his neck, and from his collar bones came a cracking sound . He was re-energized and full of enthusiasm, ready for the fresh day . He felt like he could puncture the sky with just one punch .

Of course, that was just an illusion due to his overflowing energy . His senses, after becoming stronger, were also sharper . Han Xiao felt his vision, hearing, and sense of smell had all improved . As such, he was even able to see the details on the rough surface of a tree trunk from afar .

Han Xiao boarded the helicopter and ordered the pilot to take flight .



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Han Xiao travelled on Dark Net's helicopter and finally arrived at another new village on the Southern Continent after landing several times in between to refill the fuel . This village was also a place where Vagrant Warlords gathered, and it was called Green Valley Ville .

There was a total of nineteen beginner towns for new players' on Planet Aquamarine: five in the Southern Continent, four in the Western Continent, four in the Northern Continent, and six on Andrea Mainland .

Green Valley Ville was a land controlled by the Vagrant Warlords and belonged to the Alumera family .

Alumera, a well-known Vagrant Warlord force with family style management, were headquartered on the Southern Continent . They also had a land on the North continent . In addition, they were in partnership with Theseus . The chief in command was called Darryl Alumera . Anyone with the same last name would be his immediate family member . His other top commanders were all strong players that he had been headhunted to join him, like Second Leader Xiao Jin, Third Leader Bi Qi, and so on . The force was formed by surviving members of various extinct states, and hence, they were a diverse people .

The Vagrant Warlords called themselves different names, including 'Family', 'Group', 'Financial Group', 'General', and so on . They believed that if they formed groups, they were less likely to be bullied or threatened . When the force eventually became stronger, Alumera took control of the military and became an authority in the wild . Many Vagrant Warlords chose to join them, as after all, the Aquamarine wild was not a safe place for most .

All Han Xiao wanted now was to continue searching for players and earning experience through them . Time was limited; hence, he did not stop after the battles but immediately proceed to new villages to search for players .

There were three scenarios when players went online and offline or respawn . The first was 'same spot' respawn . This required some explanation . When one went offline while being on a moving vehicle, then when one respawned, one would not respawn back at the same location, but one would be respawned back onto the same vehicle . For example, if one was travelling in space, but the location one respawned at was not on the spaceship, then that would be crazy .

The second scenario was respawning at the nearest city . That only applied to respawning players and not for those that were logged in . This meant that if one was killed, one would earn a chance to travel to a city for free, and it was either the city that one wanted or the city that one did not want .



The third scenario was binding to a certain respawn location . However, this required special conditions, including affiliation to camps, special items, or through agreements with NPCs . For example, when one joined a secret camp, one could bind to the camp and select it as one's respawn point, but others would not be able to do so .

Frenzied Sword would come online on the helicopter . As such, Han Xiao had left a phone behind and instructed the pilot to wait . He then trudged through the forest, heading for the Green Valley Ville .

After two hours, the outline of the Green Valley Ville could be seen from a distance away . It was situated at the side of the forest on a flat land . It was fortified and surrounded by barbed wire fence, and there were vagrant warlords patrolling around . As expected, all the players were gathering at the camps outside of the settlement, just like in Big Horn Village .

Han Xiao did not bother to hide himself . The sentry of the Green Valley Ville spotted him from far away and reported right away to the person-in-charge, Balsas .

Balsas was a bald black man, neither tall nor strong . Instead, he was tiny and thin . He had a pair of triangular eyes that seemed gloomy . Upon hearing what the sentry had described, he was shaken . "Sounds a little like Black Phantom . "

Balsas took out his computer and searched for Black Phantom's photo . Upon getting confirmation from the sentry, Balsas' expression changed . "Didn't he just interfere with the battle at Tedramira River . Why is he here? I have nothing to do with him . "

Just the name 'Black Phantom' alone made Balsas anxious . Even though Green Valley Ville was heavily armed, he still felt unsafe . Balsas then muttered, "Should we approach him and find out why he is here?"

Since Alumera did not have a previous relationships with the Black Phantom, Balsas thought that it would be impossible to clash with the Black Phantom, and there was also no one who had published a wanted notice on Black Phantom on the dark net . Balsas calmed down and called for an assistant . He ordered his assistant to take his place and approach the Black Phantom as he was afraid to do it himself .

When the assistant headed out of the gate and walked toward Black Phantom, Balsas moved beside the big gate and observed through the barbed wire fence . He seemed really careful .



However, Balsas very soon witnessed a scene that shook him . He saw that the villagers living outside were actually excited and friendly toward the Black Phantom, actually gathering around him .

Balsas was surprised . [How do all the villagers know about the Black Phantom?

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There were fewer players at Green Valley Ville compared to the number of players at Big Horn Village .

When Han Xiao arrived at the players' camp, he was warmly welcomed by everyone . It was so crowded, and everyone surrounded him, obstructing his route .

Through the forum, the incident at Big Horn Village had spread across Aquamarine players, and all other new player villages were envious that new players at Big Horn Village had a chance to switch their vocation . With the unexpected appearance of Black Phantom, all the new players from Green Valley Ville were thrilled .

"Black Phantom is here!"

"We are going to be lucky too!"

A player with the ID 'Bun-hit-dog' was more exhilarated than the others . He was quite a well-known video game graphic designer, and his 'XX Adventure' series, which was humor-based and full of content, had gained him a lot of fans .