Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 175 The Civil War in Kangtao (Nine Updates)
Deep within the abandoned town's workshop, the indicator lights on the main control panel flickered steadily, illuminating Chen Yu's standing, metallic body.

His crimson optical lens smoothly swept across the interwoven multidimensional data stream before him, while the processing core simultaneously ran several high-priority tasks: continuously analyzing the massive amounts of information obtained from the divine carriage, optimizing the complex parameters of the dimensional teleporter, and reviewing the preliminary equipment improvement plan for the Netherhound Force.

Based on the preliminary cooperation framework reached with military technology, an advance team of elite troops belonging to the new United States, codenamed "Ghosthounds," has arrived as planned in the area surrounding the abandoned town and has begun to establish an initial perimeter defense line.

With the intervention of this external force, the sensor network that Chen Yu deployed around the abandoned town automatically increased its scanning frequency and monitoring level to ensure absolute control over the surrounding environment.

Just as he was efficiently allocating computing resources and simultaneously advancing these tasks, a communication request was connected to the workshop's main control system through the newly established secure link—the source of which was the newly deployed Ghosthound advance team.

"Abandoned Town Command Center, this is the Ghost Hound advance reconnaissance team. We have detected an unidentified armed firefight approximately five kilometers to the southeast. One side consists of a six-man team, displaying refined tactical movements, likely elite company personnel; the other side comprises approximately fifteen individuals, with mixed equipment, identified as local mercenaries. The firefight area is moving towards the abandoned town. Requesting instructions."

The voice coming from the communications channel was calm and professional, with the typical reporting style of a military unit.

Almost at the same moment, another encrypted message from Mowell arrived at Chen Yu's processing core.

Her intelligence was more precise: "Master, the identities of both sides in the firefight have been confirmed. The pursued party is using standard Comtau equipment, and its encrypted signal characteristics point to Comtau CN (China) headquarters. The pursuers are hired local armed personnel, and the flow of funds can be traced back to Comtau NC (North America) branch."

The two intelligence streams corroborated each other, quickly completing the information puzzle within Chen Yu's processing center.

The crimson optical lens flickered slightly, and multiple operations were initiated simultaneously in an instant.

The overhead view from the monitoring satellite and the real-time data stream from the ground sensors are retrieved simultaneously, creating a three-dimensional perception of the battlefield.

Although the image is slightly blurred due to electronic warfare in the combat zone, the overall situation is clear enough.

Despite being outnumbered, the six-man squad displayed exceptional tactical skill.

They skillfully utilized the scattered cover on the bad soil, retaliating with precise short bursts of fire, and maintaining the integrity and mobility of their formation through adept alternating cover.

After processing with image enhancement algorithms, the facial features of several members were highlighted—clear East Asian features.

At the same time, Chen Yu's consciousness had silently seeped into the electromagnetic spectrum of the battlefield.

The fragile communication encryption of the two sides was no match for him, and an invisible data channel was easily established.

The communication streams from both camps were instantly intercepted, deciphered, and transformed into clear dialogue content, which was then directly fed into his processing core.

From data capture and signal decryption to intelligence analysis, this entire complex information processing workflow was completed simultaneously in an instant, supported by his technological prowess far ahead of its time.

The group being pursued was a six-person team composed of people with East Asian features.

Their internal communication channels, though concise, revealed a high degree of discipline and clear tactical objectives.

"Captain Li, the NC's men are sticking tight! Their numbers are at least twice ours!" A slightly hurried young voice rang out amidst the gunfire.

"Roger that. Keep moving, use abandoned vehicles and terrain for cover, and retreat alternately to the pre-designated ambush point on B-3." The voice that responded was calm and decisive; it was Commander Li Wei. "Their objective is to prevent us from approaching the abandoned town, and even attempt to capture us. Remember the core mission: reach the destination, identify yourselves, and state your purpose. Avoid unnecessary engagements."

"Understood! But their suppressive fire is too intense; the right flank is pinned down!"

“The NC branch has gone all out this time. They’re afraid that if we establish direct contact with the abandoned town forces, it will shake their position in North America.” “So we must get there. Even if it’s just to convey goodwill and establish initial contact, it’s better than being nipped in the bud by them using such underhanded tactics.”

They communicated efficiently while conducting rapid tactical maneuvers.

They worked in pairs, with one pair providing precise short bursts to suppress the pursuing enemy's firepower, while the other pair quickly retreated to new cover. Then they switched roles, and the whole process was smooth and orderly.

The Contau standard rifles they used spewed steady fire through the dust of the bad ground, each shot highly efficient, demonstrating the users' superb shooting skills and calm mental fortitude.

In contrast, the other side's communication channels were filled with chaos and agitation.

The hired gunmen, relying on their superior numbers, attempted to suppress their opponents with fierce firepower, but lacked effective coordination.

"Damn it! These guys from CN are as slippery as eels! Don't let them get away! The employer said, dead or alive, we absolutely cannot let them touch the edge of the abandoned town!" A rough, hoarse voice roared in the channel.

"Boss, their marksmanship is excellent, and their teamwork is superb, unlike ordinary company security guards!"

"Nonsense! Otherwise, why would those bastards sitting in air-conditioned rooms spend so much money? Get the hell together! If we close this deal, we'll be living it up for a while!"

Their attack methods were more brutal, relying on their numerical advantage to provide firepower coverage. Bullets swept across the areas where the Kangtao team might be hiding, causing rocks to fly and dust to billow.

However, such inaccurate shooting often backfired, revealing their positions and allowing Li Wei's team to counterattack. Mercenaries were frequently hit while peeking out to fire, falling down with screams, further exacerbating the chaos on the attacking side.

Chen Yu instantly deciphered the contents of these communications.

The message is clear: there are sharp divisions within Comto. Its CN (China) headquarters sent a special envoy to initiate friendly contact, while its NC (North America) branch resorted to violence to obstruct it.

The crimson optical lens slightly adjusted its focus.

Kangtao... this corporate giant originating from the East triggered a long-forgotten tag in his database, creating a faint connection with his memories of the land before his transmigration.

Although rational analysis shows that the East in this world is not the same concept as his homeland in his memory, a certain latent tendency derived from cultural roots is still given non-zero weight in the core of his logic.

More importantly, the "friendly exchange" intention expressed by Kangtao CN seems more... reasonable in terms of behavior compared to Arasaka's extreme domineering behavior and the pure exchange of military technology interests.

While emotional variables need to be strictly controlled, “preferences” based on efficiency and long-term cooperation potential can be a legitimate parameter in decision-making.

"Maintain surveillance, but do not intervene for now. This matter will be handled by our side." He issued the order to the Ghost Hound advance team via an encrypted channel.

"receive."

The order was immediately relayed to the most suitable executor: "Mower, move out. Objective: Rescue the pursuing Contau CN team and ensure their safe arrival in the abandoned town. Use of necessary force to clear obstacles is permitted."

“Command confirmed.” Mower’s response was swift and efficient, without the slightest delay.

The next moment, a blurry figure darted out from the shadows on the outskirts of the abandoned town. Its speed was so fast that it left only a fleeting, distorted trail in the air, like a bullet piercing through the air, heading straight for the firefight several kilometers away.

(End of this chapter)