Chapter 595: The Brave
Many people have heard Su Hao's words.
Most humans are terrified of dark creatures. They don't see themselves as opponents of the dark world, and they don't even have the courage to want to confront the creatures of darkness. Even within the empire, there are still people who believe that war is a matter between armies and has nothing to do with them. Some scholars, in order to attract attention, have even suggested that dark creatures have something in common with the genes of humans. They also possess wisdom. Killing and hatred will only lead to a bad relationship. The Empire of Humanity should first make certain concessions to gain the understanding of the Dark World. Then, on this basis, the two sides sit down and negotiate a real peace.
Manpower settlements set up in the border strip, each of which is a war fortress of a different scale. There is an almost fixed perception of dark creatures, whether mercenaries or border dwellers: they are powerful and cruel, they are crazy and savage, they are all madmen and cannibals. The best way to deal with them is to rely on strong fortifications and let them bump into them on their own initiative and break their heads.
"The best way to deal with dark creatures is to kill them."
Su Hao's words completely subverted the traditional perception of these mercenaries and armed civilians on the scene: "Why can they only take the initiative to attack, and we must defend?" Why didn't we take the initiative to go out and kill them? And let them rush in with impunity? We are not weaker than them, our warriors are not less than them, why do we cower here every time, let them fight whenever they want? Just go if you want to go? Look around you, how many people have died because of it? How many people have become meat eaters of dark creatures? There are tens of thousands of people in Konoha Town, and they are thousands at best. Killed a while the night before yesterday, and now that some have been killed, how many are left? ”
"All the spider demons have been killed, and there are not many werewolves left. They don't even have heavy throwing guns. What are they? A bunch of dark mongrels who only scream and rush with knives. Each of you has a gun, and you can easily blow them off in the head before they can rush at you. Don't sue me that you don't have the courage, that kind of nonsense is only a waste that only the waste has the courage to say. Look at Wang Hu, that's the real hero. No matter what he had done before, the things he did before he died had proven that he was a true man. His body should not be taken away by dark creatures. I don't know what you guys think. But I, must go! ”
Su Hao's pupils could not see the slightest emotional fluctuation, and his cold gaze was like ice, stimulating everyone who looked at him. Without agitating words or sarcasm as sharp as a knife, Su Hao turned around, held the battle axe, turned over and jumped off the city wall, striding towards the dark creatures running chaotically in the distance.
As long as it is not a coward who is blindly greedy for life and afraid of death, anyone will be stimulated by what he just said.
Su Hao never does things that he is not sure of. He had been keeping a close eye on the exact number of dark creatures besieging Konoha Town. Nowhere was the most intense time for the offensive than the night before yesterday. Among the dark creatures are dozens of spider demons. Those terrifying alien creatures are the equivalent of the heavy chariots of the human world. They undermined Konoha Town's outer defenses, but they fought against each other, forming a pattern of mutual exchange with the defenders.
Qiao Tianyu has been working hard to run Konoha Town. The walls were tall and thick, with a large number of mines planted on the perimeter, and powerful direct-aim artillery on the guard towers. Just near the inside of the city walls, all the buildings are made of reinforced concrete and there are even dozens of temporary steel gates that can fall in a critical moment, becoming a second line of defense against the attacks of the dark creatures.
Just the night before, 70 percent of the protective force had been destroyed. The creatures of darkness have also paid for it in the thousands. Su Hao killed the Dark Knight Brisbane, and through guò devouring its flesh, Su Hao knew the ins and outs of the whole thing. For the first time, the name Lacemesses became a clear concept in his mind, and the contradictions and conflicts between the Dark Knight and the Dark Baron became transparent in Su Hao's mind.
No second person knows these things.
This is a very rare opportunity.
Since coming to the third stage world, Su Hao has been trying his best to find a place that can become his base. Red Rock City, which is full of criminals and villains, is obviously not the first choice, and Su Hao has never thought of developing his power among a group of human scumbags. Coincidentally, Qiao Tianyu's invitation appeared at this time. Su Hao had no reason to refuse, and he was also secretly silently observing the comprehensive pattern and strength of Konoha Town.
He found that Wang Hu was actually not very popular. As a powerful "general-level" powerhouse, it is indeed necessary to sit here. However, Wang Hu is really not a qualified manager. The order of Konoha Town is completely maintained by the townspeople and mercenaries on their own. Because they are all well aware that they need a basic environment suitable for each other. Wang Hu's tyranny and perversion were ignored in this context, and a delicate balance was formed between the mercenaries and the townspeople.
A doctor is needed here, so Su Hao became a doctor.
Su Hao can fit into many professions: cook, pharmacist, barber, and even tailor, craftsman, farmer...... In the long years, in order to pass the time, Su Hao has dabbled in every professional skill, and is even completely proficient. Even on the Red Dragon Planet, when he didn't enter the portal, he had every reason to believe that since the second-stage world was also composed of humans, the third-stage world should also follow the same rules. Even if you are not the most powerful storage there, as long as you have these skills, you will have the capital to live.
Why did the dark creatures retreat the night before? Su Hao has not been able to guess this question. 、
The Dark Knight Brisbane's corpse didn't tell Su Hao an answer. In addition to it, Su Hao also cut pieces of meat from the corpses of dozens of dark creatures in a row without others noticing. He still hasn't found the crux of the problem and is confused.
Could it be that the dark female Latsmerces is already planning to give up completely? This doesn't quite fit the approach of dark creatures. They tend to be very stubborn, not to mention, the battle the night before yesterday was very fierce, the number of human defenders killed in the battle exceeded eight thousand, and the dark creatures, although they also suffered heavy losses, have already taken control of the battlefield situation in some local positions. They don't care about casualties at all, but suddenly retreat with an advantage?
It wasn't until half an hour ago that Su Hao killed a dark knight near the station of the twenty-second team, that he understood the truth of the matter and also learned about the infighting between dark creatures.
All they have left is a spider demon.
Only forty percent of their overall volume remains, and it's not even that number.
On top of that, the number of Dark Knights has shrunk considerably, from one hundred and thirty-seven the night before, to eighty-two. This also includes those who are seriously wounded and unable to participate in the battle, so they can only stay in the rear to recuperate.
Despite the short interval between the two battles, Konoha Town's defensive repair work progressed rapidly. A large number of damaged weapons were repaired, ammunition was replenished for the various fortified positions, and a large number of civilians in the town were temporarily called up, distributed, and formed into combat groups. Although its combat effectiveness cannot be compared with that of mercenaries, it is still an important force that cannot be ignored.
The balance of power between us and the enemy quickly reversed. Su Hao felt that even if there were no reinforcements, the people in Konoha Town could win this battle with their own strength.
The question is, what kind of benefits can you get from it?
If he could, Su Hao wanted to get this human settlement.
His position here is already very secure. Everyone knows that Su Hao is the best doctor. This profession is inherently respected, and there is an entire Twenty-Two Squad and other mercenaries on his side. Therefore, from the very beginning of the battle, Su Hao turned the squad station into a base camp. Lille and Bella were the leaders there, and they were responsible for gathering the fleeing townspeople around them, relying on the strong fortifications inside the garrison. When it comes to safety, people instinctively feel grateful. This is the basis of becoming a "worker bee". In Su Hao's vision, by the end of the battle, he should have a support group of 500 people. Although these people cannot become "worker bees" for the time being, they are the easiest targets to convert.
From the small team station to the northern city wall, Su Hao killed fiercely along the way. He directly adopted a face-to-face style of play, allowing more people to witness his ferocity and courage. The people of Konoha Town believe this, otherwise, Wang Hu, who does not have the slightest administrative ability, would not stay in the position of mayor for so long. Along the way, Su Hao rescued a large number of women and children, as well as dozens of mercenaries who were besieged by dark creatures. The former was taken to the 22nd squad station for protection, while the latter became part of the follower force, and through the language encouragement and "temptation" of Guò Kensen and others, he followed Su Hao all the way to the northern city wall.
Su Hao himself didn't expect that Wang Hu would actually jump off the city wall at that time and take the initiative to kill the most powerful spider demon leader.
The cellular memories of Brisbane and the other Dark Knights hold detailed information about the Spider Demon Boss. For this dark nobleman with baron-level strength, Su Hao formulated a complete set of killing plans. This requires the cooperation of most of the members of Team 22. The specific method is to use guò's non-stop long-range shooting as a cover, so that Su Hao can quickly approach the target, stuff the pre-made heavy bomb into the mouth of the spider demon leader, and blow him up alive.
Plans are always not changing fast. Wang Hu's suicide shocked Su Hao, but he did Su Hao a great favor in some way. Otherwise, Su Hao would not have had the opportunity to make his previous speech at all, and he would have to spend a lot of effort to shoot many dark knights, including the werewolf Grayfang.
If Wang Hu had known the true strength of these dark creatures earlier, he would not have brought Jacob to the front line in person, and it would have been enough to sit in the command center. Even if the Spider Demon Leader succeeded in piling up a mountain of dirt and making the defensive walls useless, they would not have enough strength to destroy the entire town of Konoha in Miè.
This human settlement is unlike any other. A surprising amount of weapons and ammunition is stocked here for easy defense. Especially after the battle the night before, the townspeople have become enemies of the dark creatures, and under the impetus of fanatical hatred and revenge, even the most cowardly ones will pick up their knives and pounce on them without regard to them, and die with the dark creatures.
That's the biggest variable.
The average person will not notice the change at all. Su Hao is the emperor of the Red Dragon Planet, and his ability to perceive this aspect is extremely keen. Everyone can do the act of ascending to the heights, but not everyone can become a hero who is embraced. Only at the right time, place, and with the right opportunity, can ordinary people become heroes. Otherwise, it's just a pile of rotten meat that has been crushed and doesn't even smell the dogs.
Su Hao didn't turn around, he swung his battle axe and slashed directly at a werewolf who was rushing towards him.
The strength of a third-order evolved person is equivalent to that of a knight in the dark world. Li Wenxiang, the leader of the spider demons, is the most powerful being on the entire battlefield. The Dark Knight suffered heavy casualties, and the number of knights left was not much, and he could not control the entire battle situation. At such a time, relying on the strong cover from the city walls, it is completely possible to inflict a devastating blow on the dark creatures.
It's still night, and even the regular army of the Empire won't choose this time to take the initiative. That's what Su Hao wants. There was little light, searchlights were set up everywhere on the city walls, and everyone could see their movements. They don't think it's the stupidity of an egg hitting a stone, they think it's the best sign of courage and strength. Only the combination of the wise and the brave can become a leader who is collectively recognized.
The sharp tomahawk ripped open the werewolf's chest, and the hot blood splattered on the ground, quickly absorbed by the soil, turning a palpitating bright red under the light of the distant searchlight.
Su Hao didn't look back, he knew that he had become the carrier of countless gazes. The mercenaries, as well as the armed townspeople, were all attracted to themselves. They will spread the word that happened here quickly, and they will continue to follow themselves in the sound of amazement and passionate exclamation.
This is not a false guess, Su Hao has already heard a series of muffled sounds behind him. It is the sound of people jumping from the top of the city wall with the help of ropes or other aids. More and more, more and more intensive, and the shouts of killing are getting louder and louder.
Kenson and Mo Xingkui looked at Su Hao's back in awe. Unconsciously, their impression of Su Hao has undergone earth-shaking changes. If it was said that the gratitude that came from being saved by the other party has now turned into unreserved worship. They never imagined that anyone would dare to go out of the city in the dark and fight the dark creatures head-on. Perhaps, it was Wang Hu's ferocity and tyranny that stimulated Su Hao, but Su Hao did not show the same stupidity as Wang Hu. It was clear that he didn't want to die, and he didn't want to kill himself. His eyes, which were almost strangely beautiful, exuded wisdom and courage at the same time.
The sound of gunfire and shouts of killing in the town gradually subsided, and more and more people gathered on the city walls. They were covered in blood, either holding guns in their hands, or carrying war knives or steel axes, all looking out of the city with trembling and fanatical eyes, and gathered on Su Hao's back.
"I've never seen anyone as brave as him. It's crazy, but he's right: there's no reason why we're being beaten by dark creatures all the time. They have always taken the initiative to attack us, and this time, it is up to us to go out and let those crumbs taste our awesomeness. ”
"The doctor is a good one. We've got to help him out and fight the dark creatures. ”
"That's right, this is our territory, and they have killed too many of us and have to pay the price. I don't care what other people think, anyway, Lao Tzu followed the doctor to do it! Open the city gates, let Lao Tzu out, and kill hard! Let those dark mongrels know that we are human beings, not meat that they can eat whenever they want! ”
Mechanical hinges rotate giant gears that slowly pull up the all-steel gates, which weigh several tons. A large group of mercenaries, stimulated by the blood and fanaticism, rushed out, each with a resolute and tough look on their faces, staring at the dark creatures that were moving rapidly towards the place.
"Kill!"
"Kill them!"
"Think of those who died, and you know what we are going to do now!"
The sound of gunfire suddenly rang out, and countless rays of death flew densely through the night sky, fiercely hitting the target, tearing the body, and then flying out with a large mass of flesh and internal organs. In just a few minutes, the swaths of dark creatures had already fallen in droves under the ferocious fire. The armed townsfolk who followed closely behind did not spare the seriously wounded among them, and one by one they picked up their tomahawks or knives and stabbed through the hearts of the dying creatures of darkness, cutting off their heads.
Neither humans nor dark creatures expected such a change. The former was stimulated by blood and killing, and his combat effectiveness was instantly multiplied. Many of the mercenaries carried heavy machine guns directly on their shoulders, wrapped in bullet chains, and fired a puff of bullets as they opened their mouths and roared. The latter, on the other hand, looked panicked, completely unaware of the bruise on such a fierce opponent.
Aren't we feared the most?
Didn't they turn around and run away when they saw us, and let us kill and eat us?
Su Hao didn't seem to be aware of what was happening behind him, just slashed down one dark creature after another in front of him, and walked in the direction that he was locked in with an unwavering step.
Collecting the body of Wang Hu is just a high-sounding excuse. As long as it is killed and someone follows, this kind of thing does not need Su Hao to do it himself. Everyone respects the brave, and Wang Hu's corpse will definitely be reined in. Su Hao has successfully mobilized the courage of the defenders hidden in their bones. This is the first and crucial step.
Su Hao is a guy with huge ambitions.
This statement is not derogatory.