Armored train in the apocalypse

Chapter 193 Dog bites dog

At a distance of three kilometers, the three tanks and the armored train were positioned perfectly apart.

One is heading north, and the other is heading south.

As the clanging sounds faded into the distance, Zhao Kuo's expression hardened slightly.

They can run away, but they can't hide. Let's catch these few scattered ones first, then go find the train.

We are confident that we can ensure that nothing goes wrong.

After a short while, the chariot caught up with Tong Zizhan and his group who had set off ahead.

Through the God's-eye view provided by one of the team members, they saw Tong Zizhan and the others hiding in the building, looking shocked, which further confirmed their guess.

When he bumped into them in Hongyi City, he remembered Mr. Shu's instructions and pretended not to see them.

One probes, the other conceals.

It's obviously a fool from Deep Blue Data, thinking it's hiding its true colors.

Gao Yuan, standing in the building, looked shocked. "It really is Black Kite! How did they speed up?"

Tong Zizhan opened his mouth, looking in the direction of the train that he and Hei Yuan had missed, completely baffled.

What exactly is Black Kite's mission objective?
Is it really not an armed train?
"Tong, are they...?"

Gao Yuan's voice startled Tong Zizhan awake.

Wasn't Black Kite heading in the direction of the company's investigation team?!

"boom--"

The sudden explosion made Tong Zizhan's eyelids twitch wildly.

It's fighting!

What the hell is going on?!

The battle in the distance intensified, leaving Tong Zizhan completely bewildered.

Black Kite traveled all the way to the Acid Rain Zone just to fight the company's investigation team?
That's not right. If they hadn't arrived first, why would the company have sent out an investigation team? What could be the reason...?

'To silence them?'

An idea popped into my head.

Liu Ming cautiously walked over and saw that Lieutenant Tong's face was turning blue and purple, and he felt that something was wrong.

He asked nervously, "Captain, are we still going?"

Tong Zizhan took a deep breath and gritted his teeth, saying, "I'm not going. It has nothing to do with our armed train. Let's get back on the train!"

……

The people watching from inside the car also fell silent.

Xiao Zhao asked from below, "Train conductor, should we send out more drones?"

Su Huan looked at the last footage transmitted back by the drone before it was shot down on the screen. A man wearing an exoskeleton was running forward at breakneck speed. The surrounding rain was turned into mist by the high-speed airflow, forming an arc-shaped fairing like the front of a high-speed train.

Judging solely from the power and speed he displayed, he certainly possesses the strength of a second-tier expert.

Su Huan rubbed his chin. "No need. Let's prepare to return."

"Yes!"

The train slowed down, the tracks lowered, and the locomotive began to turn around.

Standing inside the car, you can hardly feel any shaking. It has to be said that the suspension modified by Vice President Deng and his team is truly excellent.

"These people are no pushovers."

He Jie slowly uttered these words from the side.

Su Huan raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

Of course he knew.

He even knew that the few people with gloomy expressions standing opposite the exoskeleton man in the picture were probably the Deep Blue Data reconnaissance team.

Although it's unclear how they ended up biting each other, judging from Tong Zizhan's expression, there must have been some misunderstanding.

But what does that have to do with him?

He came out to test the effects of the upgraded armored train, and now he has achieved his goal.

That's enough.

The train turned and sped off towards the base.

If the armed train was bewildered, the Deep Blue Data Investigation Team was completely devastated.

I don't even know when I made such a huge grudge.

In a single exchange, one of the Steel Council members in the group was killed.

The person in the investigation team responsible for restraining the enemy was also in grave danger under the pursuit of the second-tier "Flesh and Blood Armor".

Regardless of how certain one was in their previous speculations.

When a fight actually broke out, both sides felt something was off.

But since the fighting has already begun, it's impossible to stop unless one side is completely defeated.

"This is not the target area."

A cold male voice drifted out from the headset.

"It's not from my side either."

"No."

Reports came pouring in at her, and HT-426 frowned slightly.

Suddenly, a resounding whistle came from behind, like the roar of a whale in a storm, steady and powerful.

HT-426's resolve hardened once more.

"The armed train is here to rescue them. Separate them and prevent them from reuniting."

"Roger that!"

The battle under the rain curtain grew increasingly brutal.

……

All the red dots detected by the all-energy scanner disappeared from the screen, proving that both sides had left the train's 10-kilometer detection zone.

The train returned to its base safely and without incident.

Thanks to He Jie's cleanup, there are very few high-level zombies around. The only problem is that there are quite a few broken tracks.

Iron-eating trees, resembling tigers sitting on the ground, could be seen from time to time on the original steel rails.

If it were the original armed train, it might be a bit more troublesome.

However, for trains now equipped with tracks, it is easy to go around or run over them.

The researchers at the base were already fully prepared and ready to go.

While Su Huan was out testing the car, Hu Shuo led the logistics team to pack things up at the base.

The building was brightly lit, with hurried footsteps echoing everywhere, and busy people could be seen all around.

Wan Hao is in the final handover with Hu Shuo.

"The train conductor said he'll leave you enough food for 15,000 people for three months; you'll have to figure out the rest yourself..."

Hu Shuo emphasized this point.

"The train has left us enough mutated plants to sustain our supplies for three months."

Wan Hao nodded solemnly, his expression complex.

Although it was somewhat expected, I didn't anticipate the armed train leaving so decisively.
Many days before the renovations were even completed, the flight crew had already begun preparing for their departure.

But he was not optimistic.

In matters involving the transfer of power, no one knows what the outcome will be until the very last moment.

He was prepared for a long struggle against the "imperial envoy" left behind by the train conductor.

I never expected that we would have to leave on the very night the renovation was completed.

They didn't even plan to stay for one night.

Even he, who was usually so decisive, felt a little uneasy.

One of the logistics team members called Hu Shuo away, presumably because there had been some problems during the relocation of the laboratory equipment.

Old Yuan strode up to Wan Hao, offered him a cigarette, and hesitated for a moment.

"Really gone?"

Wan Hao hadn't smoked for many years, but he still took the cigarette, walked to the windowsill, and silently lit it.

The armed train has arrived at the foot of the stepped building.

The dark blue train stood motionless in the open space, exposed to the acid rain, its cold, rugged presence inspiring awe. Wan Hao remarked with a touch of self-deprecation, "It feels a bit like being thrown away as trash..."

Old Yuan also lit a cigarette, and upon hearing this, he exhaled a smoke ring, saying, "You've made all 15,000 of us look like trash."

"For a train conductor, a burden is no different from garbage."

The sound of acid rain pounding against the roof of the vehicle intensified, and the searchlights inside the base turned the rain curtain into a pale, foggy wall.

Hundreds of workers carried sealed boxes and ran between the stepped building and the train, the water droplets condensing on the surface of the boxes gleaming with a metallic sheen under the cold light.

Twenty defenders, their muscles bulging, trudged through the rain, carrying water purifiers on their shoulders.

The senior flight attendant stood at the front, shouting hoarsely, "Forward! Forward! Watch your step! Don't give up! From now on, everyone on the train will depend on him for drinking water!"

These workers were carefully selected by the flight crew, covering most of the job types, and they will be taken along with them.

In addition to them, there was a group of train manufacturing experts who were assigned to the research and manufacturing groups respectively.

Finally, there were the three hundred soldiers selected by He Jie.

There were over 600 people in total, and the quality of passengers was incomparable to that of previous passengers.

Moreover, even the cooks and errand boys here are evolved beings.

Carriage number three, which was originally a two-story sightseeing carriage, was now fully opened on the side. Workers shouted slogans as they lifted the water purifier onto it, and immediately someone came forward with tools to connect and install it.

The pipes are all pre-installed, and the installation takes less than 30 minutes.

Various pieces of equipment were also loaded onto the train and installation began.

A roar came from the underground parking garage as more than a dozen heavy trucks carrying supplies rushed onto the train.

The logistics crew quickly stepped forward to conduct a final check of the supplies and entered them into the system.

Sitting in the dining car, Su Huan looked at the terminal in his hand, which displayed the real-time status of various supplies entering the warehouse.

The equipment that keeps the train alive was the first to be put on the train, and it has even undergone many stress tests, needless to say.

This relocation mainly targets several laboratories and workshops, as well as material reserves.

The sight of the busy crowd outside and the visibly increasing progress bar reassured the train conductor.

Night fell outside the car window, and acid rain, carrying a chill, lashed the ground.

The car's interior lights were on, creating a mirror that reflected Yu Yue as she bustled in.

"what are you busy with?"

Su Huan asked curiously.

Yu Yue rolled her eyes at him. "You were the one who arranged this job for me, and now you're asking me!"

“Record the incoming supplies in carriage number 6.”

Su Huan then suddenly remembered that the other party also had the responsibility of a warehouse manager.

Is the train conductor here?

A deep, husky voice sounded from outside the food cart door, instantly drawing their attention.

Yu Yue put down what she was holding and went over to open the car door.

The car door has both electromechanical and mechanical structures; it opens easily with a tap.

A broad, muscular figure stood outside, wearing a military green raincoat.

Yu Yue was slightly surprised when she saw his face clearly. She stepped aside slightly to let him in.

He asked gently, "Is there something you need?"

The person who arrived was Wang He. Although he did not hold a high position, he was a veteran of the armed train. Yu Yue had boarded the train a few days earlier than him, so they were considered to be in the same batch.

Wang He was a little nervous. "I have something I want to say to Boss Su. You don't need to go in; just stand at the door."

Su Huan's ears twitched when he heard the title "Boss Su".

He said with a hint of exasperation, "Stop pretending at the door and get in."

Upon hearing Su Huan's low voice, Wang He's tension eased considerably.

Upon entering the carriage, one immediately sees the train conductor sitting on an orange cat sofa, with two lean and elite soldiers sitting on the other side.

The layout inside the food truck is the same as before, except that the space is much larger and there are more spare seats.

Wang He watched as the acid rain dripped down his wet raincoat and onto the ground before belatedly taking it off.

"sit."

Su Huan pointed to the sofa opposite him.

"No, no, no."

"If you won't sit, then kneel. I don't want to look up."

After being reprimanded by the train conductor, Wang He sat awkwardly on the sofa.

Although it has only been a little over a month, as Train Captain Su Huan's position has become more and more secure, more and more people are being protected by the armed train.

The man who used to be so generous in asking him for favors became reserved.

"Why are you looking for me instead of busy loading the truck?"

Su Huan asked with great interest.

Wang He hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's just... I want to stay."

"Stay?" Su Huan raised his eyebrows in surprise.

"Yes, I didn't mean to leave the train. I just wanted to find a different way to serve the train conductor. I..."

Su Huan waved his hand to interrupt his crude declaration of loyalty.

In this respect, Wang He is far inferior to Hu Shuo.

"You mean you want to stay at the Shunan Station base?"

Seeing Su Huan's questioning gaze, Wang He nodded firmly.

He didn't want to keep living a precarious life.

He likes the solid feeling of sleeping on the ground, he likes spacious areas, and he likes having a place to walk around after meals.

That's why he mustered up the courage to come find Su Huan.

"I see..." Su Huan clicked his tongue in boredom, thinking that this guy had discovered some amazing secret and was going to tattle on it to him.

"Then go and talk to Wan Hao. Tell him what I said, that his salary will be raised one level from the level of the train crew."

Seeing Wang He's incredulous expression, Su Huan felt somewhat helpless.

"When have I ever stopped anyone from getting off the bus? Although you're considered a core member, I'm a soft-hearted person. Just tell me what's on your mind. As long as I'm in a good mood, I don't really have any principles..."

"Armed trains, always democratic..."

Thinking that this might be the last time they would see each other, the train conductor softened and gave a few more instructions.

Wang He was deeply moved by what he said.

He got off the bus, expressing his deepest gratitude.

Su Huan's expression calmed down. "Has anything happened to Wang He lately?"

Yu Yue thought for a moment and said, "I heard that he recently found a wife at the base who is sixteen years younger than him."

"An old cow eating young grass, shameless." Su Huan chuckled.

Yu Yue's face flushed red. She glared at him fiercely, then turned around and went back to her work.

She exudes the charm of a mature woman.

A slight sway of the waist evokes countless thoughts.

The two joked around, but the bodyguards, Bai Lu and Giraffe, ignored them and silently drank their tea.

As long as the train conductor doesn't give any orders, the two of them should just stay put.

With a sigh, Su Huan pulled out his train conductor's logbook.

After thinking for a while, before she could put pen to paper, someone visited again. Hearing the sound, Yu Yue rushed over to open the door.

His expression froze slightly as he turned to look at Su Huan, who was squinting.

“There are still people who want to stay.”

"Ha!" Su Huan sneered, "Drag him out and beat him to death."

A series of pleas for mercy immediately rang out from outside the door.

The white deer's eyes lit up, and it was about to stand up when it was pulled back by the speechless giraffe.

This idiot, can't he see the train conductor is just joking?
Yu Yue sighed softly, waved her hand, and the group left in a hurry, as if relieved of a great burden.

Su Huan didn't even bother to look at those people, afraid that he might accidentally remember their faces and then make things difficult for them.

(End of this chapter)