Online Games: I Met a Mysterious Old Man

Since the Burrowers move through tunnels and are very secretive, they often attack coalition forces in tunnels, so dismantling these Burrows is a very important task.

Moreover, these caves can be cleared by simply planting explosives in them.

So if everything goes well, this task shouldn't be difficult.

"Well, luckily, this mission is relatively simple."

"Yes, luckily among misfortunes, we should be able to return soon, right?"

"Well, everyone will plant the bomb according to the plan, and then all they need to do is successfully detonate it."

The task was not difficult, and the soldiers complained a lot less.

However, when they arrived, it was just an open space with nothing there, let alone a hole in the ground.

"What's going on? It doesn't look like there's a hole in the ground?"

One soldier muttered.

Because generally speaking, in places where there are holes in the ground, they will occasionally pop up on the ground.

The soldiers also used this experience to identify the places where the Didong Clan haunted.

puff!

At this moment, a sharp thorn protruded from the ground, pierced the soldier's back diagonally, and then pierced out from the chest.

"...!"

"...!"

"...!"

Seeing this scene, everyone had a shocked expression on their faces.

This spike is the caveman that the soldiers are very afraid of.

But the strange thing is, it doesn't look like there is a cave here?

The acupuncture beast is a mutated creature belonging to the Didong tribe. It is a creature that has been mutated and genetically modified.

Acupuncture beasts are about the size of a cow, but they cannot attack humans on the ground.

This is because the stingers they use to attack are on their backs, and they can only attack vertically from below the ground.

When such creatures hide underground, they are more dangerous than most mutant creatures.

Moreover, genetic modification and mutation make them very adaptable to underground life.

They hide quietly on the ground, and when other creatures approach, they will use the spikes on their backs to launch a surprise attack.

In addition, it is hidden underground and is very concealed and not easily attacked, making it extremely difficult to deal with.

"Damn it!"

After confirming the existence of the Needle Beast, Karel gritted his teeth and said.

"Lieutenant Colonel Parsrum is doing this to us again."

I originally thought it was just a simple task of destroying the cave, but now it seems that it is not.

This is no longer the case twice.

Before deploying battalion-level troops, Parsrum always sends crocodile companies to explore unknown places to detect unknown threats, and then decide on the movement of battalion-level troops.

Why?

Because these soldiers in ordinary companies are nothing more than consumables.

However, those adventurers are immortal. Once a group of them leaves, other adventurers will soon arrive.

Treat soldiers as consumables, not people.

In Karel's opinion, Battalion Commander Parsrum was always like this.

So he felt very powerless and aggrieved.

On the contrary, it might be better to be executed collectively because of some mistakes.

"Retreat, retreat!"

Karel quickly issued the order to retreat.

This is a very wise choice.

The entire company, including the adventurers, has no scouts. When faced with such a hidden creature as the Needle Beast, they have no choice but to stay here and die in vain.

"Yes, this decision is the right one!"

Chen Xing gave Karel a thumbs up for his timely decision-making.

"Because I also know very well that in this case, it is basically impossible to win the battle, Your Highness."

Karel followed and smiled.

"But...even though we can retreat, we will inevitably be reprimanded when we return to the camp."

"Why?"

Chen Xing raised his eyebrows.

"Lieutenant Colonel Parrum... is such a person. He always emphasizes that the first priority of a soldier is to obey orders, regardless of life or death. Even if he knows that the mission cannot be completed, he cannot retreat. All soldiers must unconditionally

It follows the logic determined by the battalion commander.”

"Unconditional obedience?"

Chen Xing sneered.

"If you were asked to rebel against the Kingdom of Macallan, would you obey?"

"Ah...this...I don't know. Anyway, I will definitely be severely reprimanded and punished when I go back this time."

Karel shook his head helplessly.

Arrogant soldiers and selfish soldiers are very troublesome to get along with.

Chen Xing, who once had a military life, can roughly guess what kind of person Pal Shirum belongs to.

The former can be considered a real soldier, but if it is the latter, it will be a nightmare for soldiers and one of the worst bosses in the army.

"But if we want to hunt these needle-striking beasts, it is obviously impossible, and we may have to pay a huge sacrifice..."

"How is it impossible?"

Chen Xing said.

"Really? Do you have any idea?"

"Let me try. I will do my best. Please be careful, don't make too much noise, and wait for me quietly here."

"But, Your Highness..."

"Don't worry, I have my own plans, just wait for me."

After saying that, Chen Xing went to the open area alone, where there were countless acupuncture beasts hidden there.

Everyone looked at Chen Xing with mixed emotions.

"What? Are you going alone?"

"Chen Xing! Are you crazy?"

"Hey, you idiot. You're dead. There's an acupuncture beast down here. Why are you taking such a risk?"

The soldiers scolded Chen Xing and were worried about Chen Xing.

Because in their opinion, these secretive acupuncture beasts are really difficult to deal with.

"Huh? If you use the last skill again, it won't work, right? This time the monsters are all underground."

"What on earth does he want to do..."

"Is there really a way? Poison Mage...Does he have skills related to detection?"

The adventurers are also very curious about how Chen Xing will deal with these acupuncture beasts next.

However, Chen Xing did not adopt any special method.

Whoosh!

When the needle beast's spikes rise.

Chen Xing's sensitive senses instantly noticed it, and then he turned his body slightly to avoid the sharp thorns.

Then, the spear in his hand thrust downward with all its strength.

puff!

There was a sound of something being pierced.

"Well, one of them has been taken care of."

After Chen Xing muttered to himself, he continued to move forward.

As I walked, all my attention was focused.

Thanks to the tempering of his body by Master Deus and the super coordination rate of the ogre.

Even the subtle sounds in the desert can be detected by Chen Xing.

What follows is endless repetition of simple tasks.

1. Chen Xing walked slowly, tempting the acupuncture beast to attack.

2. The attack of the needle beast.

3. Chen Xing dodges attacks.

4. Chen Xing thrust the spear in his hand with all his strength.

5. Get the gun and continue the next hunt.

Chen Xing's pattern was so simple that the soldiers standing not far away doubted whether he had really killed the Needle Beast.

"What is he doing?"

"You'd better not die. You are the strongest among us..."

"Can we really get rid of these needle beasts?"

I watched Chen Xing stabbing and pulling out not far away, not knowing what he was doing.