Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 1406: Gemstone Wall

Hearing Rupert's question, the faces of the two generals became ashamed. The ape-faced general said, "We would like to calm down the internal troubles first, but these days, we are busy comforting the soldiers and the two armed platforms. We don't have time to deal with the rats."

Rupert narrowed his eyes and said, "You two are really busy. That's good. Since I'm here, I have to do something for you. No, let me take care of the two mice."

How could the two generals not know what Rupert was up to? The pitch-black ball and the black cat were both old-fashioned unions that Mockdale had run for many years. These unions have a lot of money, and now Rupert is tidying them up under the banner that virtually all the proceeds will fall into his pocket, typically on a public-private basis. Of course, they wouldn't pierce through it, but they were rather disdainful of Rupert's actions, which were still for their own selfish interests.

Rupert laughed and went down the wall to gather men to fight against the two unions.

At the same time, in the camp at the edge of the desert, Allen's tent was already filled with people, but it was an impromptu tactical meeting. In front of Allen was a three-dimensional model of a Mokedan, and Smoker was explaining the defensive system of the stronghold. Smoker came from the empire and stayed in Mokedan for so many years. He knew more about the defensive system of this stronghold than anyone else.

Apart from Alan, there were also a few trusted aides of Laura, Alice's general, and the guild leaders and deputy guild leaders of Blue Bird and Black Heart. Smoker was just finishing explaining the fortress's armed platforms. There were a total of six armed platforms located at the south gate. Each platform was equipped with a lot of high-energy turrets, multi-beam turrets, physical cannon wells, and other equipment. If all the firepower was released, the attack area could cover a wide area within a kilometer of the city.

In other words, when they charged into the stronghold, the firepower area that had no dead ends would become a lightning pool. Judging from Mokedan's ammunition and energy reserves, even with the saturation bombardment, the stronghold would still be able to last for quite some time. Apart from that, another advantage of the stronghold was its aerial firepower. Right now, apart from the three to four hundred flying ships of the stronghold itself, another batch had arrived from the empire. This batch of aerial firepower would become a severe test for the attackers on the ground. At present, Allen's side only had dozens of flying ships. Moreover, the types of ships were not uniform, and their firepower was uneven. Some cargo ships were even equipped with a few high-energy turrets to serve as battleships. Of course, with the resources at hand, it wasn't surprising that Allen could only obtain such a small amount of airship.

Smoker said, "Everyone, the firepower of the stronghold is one aspect. However, it also had another headache, and that was the defensive barrier of the stronghold. Every stronghold in the empire would basically be equipped with a'gemstone wall 'barrier system. If this defensive system was fully activated, it would be very difficult for even a Great General of the Empire to break through it from the front in a short period of time "

The former imperial general pointed at the model. Some rhombus-shaped bodies began to rise from the outer wall of the three-dimensional model. They were evenly distributed outside the stronghold and even above the city. When the largest rhombus-shaped body rose from the center of Mokedan, beams of light gradually connected the other rhombus-shaped bodies to form a grid-shaped barrier. "This is the gem wall system. It has many functions, such as deflection, absorption, reflection and so on," Smoker said. "What's worth noting is that it has an erosive layer on its outer surface to defend against and weaken physical shocks. This is a multi-layer composite energy barrier. Once activated, it will be very difficult for our current military strength to break through it from the front."

Blue Devil stepped forward and said, "What if we don't insist on attacking the south gate and changing it to another city gate?"

"Unfortunately, as you can see, the defenses of the Gem Wall System are all-directional. Not to mention changing the city gates, even the air can't break through." Smoker shrugged his shoulders.

Ellen pointed to the foundations of Mockdale's city, "Does the defensive barrier penetrate underground?"

"That's not true, but the outer layer of Mockdale is reinforced with high-strength alloy armor plates. It's basically impossible for us to enter the city from underground. Furthermore, once we dig the tunnels on a large scale, just a large amount of excavation equipment will attract the attention of the other party. At that time, they will only need to send flying ships to bomb them in turns. We won't have time to work."

"It's watertight." Allen smiled and said, "It's not like there's nothing we can do. After all, our army is not a regular army."

He pointed and looked at Spider Empress Yami, who had been silent for a long time.

Allen then drew up a rough plan of attack, which was constantly being supplemented and perfected by others, and Smoker, an Empire general who knew Morkdan like the back of his hand, continued to refine the plan from the side. By dusk, the whole plan was roughly settled. Although there were still details to be improved, there was basically no need to change the general direction. After the meeting, Allen left Yami behind to let the others leave first.

The Spider Empress, who had suffered a lot in Allen's hands, pursed her lips. Allen did not stand on ceremony with her and directly asked, "I remember that there are some arachnids in your nest that can escape from the ground?"

"Yes, yes, but don't forget that the imperial general also said that there is a high-strength alloy armor underground in Mokedan. My spiders can't dig through the armor."

"No, but Baker and his soldiers can."

"You want them to work with my spiders?"

"What, you can't?" Alan asked.

Yami snorted, "Of course not in the past. Now, of course, it's up to you. But let me remind you, even if my spiders dig day and night, you can't dig out a passageway for the army without three or two days."

"No, I didn't think of sending the army into the city." Ellen looked at the gemstone wall outside of Mockedan and said, "I just need your spider to enter the inner city and destroy the system for me."

Yami put on her original expression and said, "When will it start?"

"Tomorrow we will attack head-on," Allen said. "The sooner the better."

"Then let's do it tonight. I'll go down and arrange it."

When she was about to leave the tent, Alan called to her, "General Yami, I know that although Alice has given you to me, she is still the only one who owns you." I don't want you to be loyal to me, but for the time being, I share Alice's goals. So you only need to carry out every order I give you during this period of time, and you may think of me as a temporary substitute for Alice. '

Yami turned her head and said, "You know a little bit about yourself. I really don't know why Lord Alice did this."

'Then you might as well think the other way round. Since Alice must have had her reasons for doing so, don't tell me you doubt her judgement.'

This time, Yami was speechless and twisted her snake waist to get out of the tent.