The Fourth Calamity: Starting with Dungeon Slimes

Chapter 118 The Pata's Counterattack

Only within this small, independent circle of players can the cost of manufacturing a mech be kept between 2 and 3.

Therefore, a major problem arises in manufacturing mechs: the raw materials for magical equipment.

In the past, Jiang Chen would not have asked the players to build mechs.

Ultimately, it was about having the technology but lacking the raw materials, but things are different now.

After the war began, the raw materials for magical items were basically no longer in short supply.

The mortars and other short-lived equipment that players create don't need such good materials at all. All the good materials can be used to build mechs and war machines like the Sky Whale.

"So the current situation is probably quite clear; it's simply a matter of cost."

After explaining the general situation, the amateur welder added further details.

"If we go for a height of 40 meters, our cost will be at least 3 yuan or more."

"If it doesn't meet the standards required for the mission, then all this money will have been wasted, and we might even lose money after it's built."

The amateur welder pondered for a moment as he spoke.

"So my idea is to make the height 30 meters. In fact, for some large creatures, there is not much difference between our mechs at 40 meters and 30 meters."

"This height is sufficient for some small creatures or enemies."

"With a height of 30 meters, we can save a lot of materials, and I can keep the cost to around 25,000 yuan."

"In that case, we don't have to worry about losing money when we do this task."

Hearing the amateur welder's analysis, Tianqiong felt it made a lot of sense, but he still hesitated.

"I think sometimes it's okay to lose money to gain publicity. Just take a 40-meter plan, and if the cost is higher, it doesn't matter."

"Even if we don't get the highest reward, as long as our quality is up to standard in all aspects, I don't think the NPCs will reduce the reward too much."

"The worst-case scenario is that I'll lose some money or earn less, that's all."

"But the most crucial thing is our reputation, and the fact that we are solid in all aspects, such as the materials we use. That's a given."

"The NPCs in this game will judge whether to give players a quest based on their situation."

"Even if our craftsmanship doesn't meet his requirements, we don't cut corners on the materials we use, and that alone gives us a significant advantage."

Hearing what Tianqiong said, the amateur welder was also somewhat conflicted.

"Let me think about it."

"What you said makes sense, but I'm still a bit conflicted. After all, I really don't want to do useless work for free, especially if I end up losing money after working."

"Doing business is definitely risky. If you don't want to take any risks now, there will be plenty of people willing to take risks when other players come in later."

Perhaps there was still some hesitation regarding the amateur welder, so Tianqiong added.

"Dude, we need to broaden our horizons."

"If we're going to do it, we'll do it the best. We'll make our reputation known so that everyone will know that our two factories have the best quality products."

"With a good reputation, whether it's revenue from other players' purchases after entering the game, or from special quests issued by NPCs, it will be beneficial."

"The special tasks released here will likely make us think that the future benefits will be much greater than the current benefits, and we need to make money in the future."

"And welder, think about it, the prices are already this high during the closed beta phase of this game. Have you considered what will happen after the official release?"

"To put it bluntly, there are quite a few people who are willing to spend real money on this game."

"With a good reputation, why worry about not having business? When business comes, the game currency will come, right? Then we can sell the game currency. By then, we might not be able to buy a car or a house, but at least we won't have to worry about food and drink."

"And you need to think this through. This game is still in its early stages, and we can be considered veterans in this game now."

"What does this veteran status mean? If we're willing, we'll definitely have a place among the richest players in the game in the future."

"Even if you do a live stream or make a guide, a lot of people will pay attention. Honestly, with such a big advantage, I think it would be a huge loss if we didn't try to expand it."

Upon hearing what Tianqiong said about amateur welders, he couldn't help but start to ponder it.

The reason Tianqiong went into such detail was mainly because of the amateur welder's age; he and his brothers were all considered older single men.

I never played games much before, so I didn't understand many of the intricacies of games.

Sky Dome dares to guarantee that if this game weren't 100% realistic, given the amateur welding skills of the developers, it's unlikely that it would have developed to this point in other games.

This guy completely copied all his previous work and management experience into the game.

However, this game happens to be very realistic, so this approach that works in reality can be applied to the game without any major issues, and only requires slight adjustments.

That's why Tianqiong patiently explained the pros and cons to him.

After hearing what Tianqiong said, the amateur welder finally nodded after much hesitation.

"Okay, we'll do it your way. This time we'll go all out and build up our reputation first."

"Moreover, our research progress in mecha is now far ahead, and we also have a good relationship with Moses, so he is willing to help us."

"We just need to do some more in-depth research, and even if other players come in later and want to build mechs, their mech technology will definitely not be able to match ours."

"As long as we ensure that our quality is up to standard in all aspects and that our skills are much better than other players, no matter how bad the NPC is, they will not choose someone else."

Compared to the Sky Dome, amateur welders are clearly much more experienced in analyzing things.

He knew very well that the NPC's actions were essentially a bidding process.

Bidding processes always select valuable companies and valuable projects.

Among companies offering similar expertise, which one has better products and services? Which one offers more reliable products and services in all aspects? That company will definitely be the first choice.

Conversely, even if you have a technical advantage, if you cut corners, exaggerate costs, raise prices, or engage in other such practices, there are too many possibilities. According to Night Welder's speculation, the game's NPCs are very likely to abandon them and instead support other players.

After figuring these things out, the two began to discuss the details of the subsequent construction.

However, while the two of them were still busy, at this moment on the 59th floor.

At first, the players were attacked from all sides, resulting in heavy losses for them.

However, the situation on the battlefield has now undergone a dramatic change.

At this moment, somewhere on the 59th floor.

This underground city is composed of maze-like stone walls.

The terrain inside is extremely complex and can change at any time, and all sorts of special vines have climbed all over these huge stone walls.

Some of these vines are just ordinary vines, but some are vines disguised as demons.

If unsuspecting creatures get too close, they could very well become food for these disguised monsters.

At this moment on the 59th floor, fighting could be seen in almost every passageway.

The Nightmare Clan, the Dark Elf Clan, and the Pata Clan are engaged in a fierce battle here.

"Be careful, get close to them, then find an opportunity to ambush them, grab the loot and run, don't hesitate."

At this moment, somewhere in the ruins, thick vines and broad leaves have turned this area into a green ocean.

A few plops cautiously moved forward.

Using these large leaves as cover, they kept getting closer.

In the distance, a dark elf and two nightmares were cautiously surveying their surroundings.

"There's no reason for this. I remember this passage was changed into a mandatory route. How come no one is lying in ambush?"

At this moment, the dark elves in the group were somewhat puzzled.

Beside the dark elf, two dream demons were also somewhat confused.

During this time, they have been fighting alongside a group of Pataks, basically shooting and moving to a different location, never staying in one place for too long.

This fighting style has allowed them to reap many rewards during this period, having killed at least 10 Pata.

This can be considered as a way of venting their anger after their previous battle with Pata.

However, just when he thought this time would go very smoothly as before, an unexpected event occurred.

The next moment, several Pata jumped out from behind them, unleashing a barrage of skills at the same time.

"Damn it!"

"Damn it, we've been discovered! Retreat immediately! Don't get entangled with them, or more Pata will gather around."

"Damn it, they've set up traps around here, and some of their men are already here. It looks like we've been watched for a while."

"Damn it, let's fight him!"

With a roar followed by the sounds of battle, by the time everything calmed down, the two nightmares and one dark elf had been dealt with by the players.

After dividing the spoils, the players scattered and began searching for other targets in the surrounding area.

"I thought these two races were so powerful, but we easily subdued them."

"That's right. They used to be pretty good at guerrilla warfare, but now they're just like that."

"They come here to fight guerrilla warfare with us, without even knowing their own limitations. I don't know what they're thinking, being so arrogant and ignorant."

As he spoke, the players scoffed at his words.

Indeed, the guerrilla warfare between these two races initially caused trouble for the players. After all, the Nightmare race was not slow, and the Dark Elf race, riding Nightmare race members, could not only quickly escape the battlefield, but also deal ranged damage.

And on this level, they can maximize their advantages.

Because this floor is mainly a maze, unlike the 60th floor which has mountains, rivers and other special terrains.

Because these terrains allow for the pre-positioning of various traps and the like, but this level simply doesn't allow for such operations.

This level focuses on one's own strength and mobility.

The faster you run, the more you can move around here, especially a combination like the Nightmare Clan and the Dark Elf Clan, which can attack or defend at will.

Without a doubt, their strength would increase several times over if they fought a guerrilla war here.

However, they clearly overestimated themselves, and the reason is quite simple.

The players did suffer losses at first, which made them very unhappy.

However, after suffering a loss, the players immediately logged off and began to look up tactical theories about guerrilla warfare from back then.

After all, that's what our ancestors did.

Various tips, tricks, and strategies emerged one after another, and all the players immediately grasped the essence upon seeing them.

Of course, this could also be due to bloodline or innate ability, but in any case, almost all players mastered guerrilla warfare tactics in a very short time.

As players began employing guerrilla warfare, the entire battlefield situation underwent a dramatic transformation. The guerrilla tactics employed by the Nightmare Clan and Dark Elves became as easy as child's play for the players, who could manipulate them with ease.

As for the final result, it goes without saying that the two races, who initially had a slight advantage, were quickly caught up by the players and then chased down and attacked by them.

No matter what tactics they use, they can be easily neutralized and countered immediately.

In short, they tried everything they could think of and used everything they could, but in the end they were still outmaneuvered.

"So I don't know what these two races are thinking, daring to wage guerrilla warfare against us."

After dealing with another group of people, one player said disdainfully.

The other players nearby nodded in agreement as they collected their loot.

"That's right, they can't compete with us at this game. It would be strange if we couldn't beat them."

"Put the items into your backpack," the player said.

Then, he seemed to have thought of something else.

"But I didn't know that yesterday I encountered another pair who used the same tactics they had been using for a while. It seemed like they had been researching and developing them for a long time, but they were useless. We easily neutralized them and even managed to defeat them."

As they were talking, the players headed off to other places.

Similar scenes occurred throughout the maze.

Both the Nightmare Clan and the Dark Elf Clan have suffered increasingly heavy losses during this period.

They didn't understand why this was happening, and they changed their tactics many times in order to win, but in the end, none of them made any difference.

The real reason it didn't work wasn't because they weren't skilled enough, but because the players had far too many tricks up their sleeves.

Honestly, players definitely can't compare to their skill level.

However, every time a new tactic is introduced, players will post their strategies in the chat channel so that all players know about them.

At this point, there will always be one or two players who take a few short breaks and then go back to their hometown.

I took care of my grandfather for a day, and then during dinner, I chatted with him about his glorious past, and casually mentioned the tactic used by the dark elves.

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