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Chapter 83 You want to use the system to point your sword and behead other people's officials?

Aliya was the first to arrive at the scene, followed by Liriel who was being pulled over.

She stepped forward and slowly squatted down.

Aria's gaze slowly moved down from Rhodes' slightly tired but still intact face, sweeping over the thick layer of dust on his body, settling on the brown ankle boots she had never seen before, and finally turning to the underground entrance behind Rhodes that had completely collapsed and was sealed off by thick layers of rock.

The underground passage has completely collapsed, and not even a crack can be seen.

Where did you go?

Rod briefly summarized what had just happened.

He deliberately omitted key details such as the Ancient Sanctuary, the three trials, and the Terraria system that suddenly appeared in his mind's eye. He simply explained that when the probe was warping through the building, it accidentally triggered the mechanism of an ancient ruin buried underground, and he was forcibly teleported inside. He briefly explored the place, obtained a few things, and then ran away as fast as he could.

Aliya slowly stood up, crossed her arms over her chest, her long eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her pink lips pressed into a tight line. She swallowed back the string of words that were about to come out of her mouth.

Liriel, standing to the side, didn't have as many thoughts on it.

Her eyes lit up instantly at the mention of relics and treasures, and she blurted out instinctively, "Boss, aren't there lots of treasures down there? Why don't we dig some more?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Aliya gave her a cold and sharp look.

Liriel shrank back and immediately covered her mouth, not daring to speak again. She just secretly glanced at Rhodes out of the corner of her eye, looking regretful.

Once their attention had been temporarily diverted to confirming the safety of their surroundings and checking for any hidden threats, Rhode leaned back against the cold pile of rubble without making a sound, and silently opened the newly unlocked Terraria shop panel deep within his consciousness.

A pale blue, semi-transparent light curtain slowly unfolded in his sea of ​​consciousness.

But the moment the list was fully displayed, Rhodes' brows furrowed involuntarily.

The store does indeed have a wide variety of items, but the quality varies greatly. In fact, most of them are completely low-end goods.

The weapon inventory contains only the most basic and primitive equipment—a bronze short sword, a rough wooden bow, ordinary throwing knives, and a few silver or gold weapons, which are only slightly improved in terms of material. In essence, they are still the same low-level, entry-level equipment used to deal with early monsters in Terraria.

Let alone compared to Space Marines or Chaos Demons, it would seem rather pathetic even against a group of well-equipped rebels.

The situation is slightly better in the accessories section, but it's still quite limited.

Rhode's gaze swept across the items, and the most cost-effective and practical choice was undoubtedly the Hermes Boots he was wearing. The remaining items—the shiny red balloons, lucky horseshoes, cloud bottles, and the like—were all things you could easily mine during the early exploration phase of Terraria.

Basic accessories can be easily found by exploring caves.

These items, when placed in the game, would at best only be enough to support players in the initial exploration phase and barely be sufficient to deal with a few early-game bosses.

But in a terrifying world where mortals are as worthless as grass, demons roam freely, Space Marines fight against hundreds single-handedly, the Necromancer fleet has awakened, and the Tau and Orcs are everywhere, it seems a bit lacking.

But after only a moment of stunned silence, Rod came to his senses, and a relieved smile appeared on his lips.

enough.

These things might be useless to others, but for him, they are enough.

These devices, of course, could not reverse the overall situation of interstellar war, could not withstand the Titan Cannon, could not withstand the salvo of the fleet, and could not directly confront the projection of the Chaos God.

But they can solve one of Rhodes' most pressing and fatal problems right now: his own fighting ability.

This hidden danger has existed since the moment he transmigrated and became this wandering merchant.

However, he deliberately ignored it because it was always overshadowed by the massive military force summoned by the system.

Rhodes possesses a system that allows him to summon Zerglings and Roaches, Protoss Zealots and Apostles, and Terran Marines and Medics. On paper, his military strength is considerable in this remote sector.

Stripped of all the military, power, and wealth, Rhodes himself is now nothing more than an ordinary human male with slightly better physical abilities than average and barely passable marksmanship.

They were not genetically modified, had no implantation surgery, possessed no psionic powers capable of destroying everything, and did not have the indestructible bodies of Space Marines.

Previously, in his suite on Esperan, a low-ranking Slaanesh demon, insignificant as he was, nearly killed him. Had the automatic defense system on the door not activated in time to save his life, he would likely have become the demon's soul feast.

His experience in the Ancient Saint's Sanctuary had just exposed his own weakness to the fullest extent.

He relied on the troops he redeemed from the system to overcome three deadly obstacles, and in the long escape tunnel, he barely escaped with his life thanks to the speed of the Hermes Boots.

If what awaited him underground at that time was not an ancient video recording and three relatively fair trials, but a group of vicious enemies, Rhodes would not have even had time to react before he perished completely, without even a chance to call for help.

A guard can't be with you 24/7, nor can he always have the capacity to summon troops. Sudden crises don't give advance notice.

He must have the most basic ability to protect himself, at least enough to survive on his own until reinforcements arrive.

Terraria's equipment system perfectly fills this gap.

Even the most unassuming melee weapon is a hundred times better than bare hands. A simple set of metal armor that you can wear at any time is far more reliable than a flimsy suit of clothing.

Not to mention Terraria's unique item stacking effects.

Hermes Boots increase speed, Lucky Horseshoes grant immunity to fall damage, and Cloud Bottle allows for high-altitude jumps. The combination of these three features alone provides enough mobility for Rhodes to easily escape from most low-intensity battles.

If you can't afford to mess with them, can't you at least run away?

With that in mind, Rhodes no longer hesitated and prepared to prioritize exchanging for several of the most cost-effective and life-saving accessories from the equipment list.

But just then, a line of bright red, glaring text at the very bottom of the panel suddenly caught all his attention.

[Note: Terraria shops use a strict phased unlocking system]

[Current Stage: Early Stage Tier 1]

[Condition to unlock the next stage: Use a BOSS summoning item to successfully summon and defeat the corresponding BOSS. This will automatically unlock the stage.]

[Currently available BOSS summons:]

[Suspicious Eyeball - Summon the Eye of Cthulhu | Price: 0 (First time offered free)]

【Slime Crown - Summon the Slime King | Price: 0 (Free for the first time)】

Zero energy consumption, and it can be unlocked for free the first time, although it will probably take a big battle.

Rhode stared at the two familiar names of the BOSS summons, his eyes narrowing slightly as his mind raced.

The Eye of Cthulhu and the Slime King are the most basic and introductory bosses in the early stages of Terraria.

In the game, for a player with even a little bit of equipment, these two guys are nothing more than mobile treasure chests that deliver materials; they can be easily crushed even with their eyes closed.

But this isn't a game. Who knows what level these game bosses would be converted to in terms of combat power if they were actually summoned?

Will it remain weak and vulnerable, or will it be infinitely magnified by this universe, like a boss in the original game that has been enhanced with a bunch of expansion mods and becomes a terrifying killing machine?

Rod wasn't sure.

But that wasn't what truly made him ponder; what really bothered him was a huge loophole in the rules.

The panel clearly states: "Use BOSS summoning items to summon the corresponding BOSS. Defeating it will automatically unlock the BOSS."

However, from beginning to end, there is not a single word stating that it must be defeated by one's own strength.

There is no rule that summoning must be done in a safe, closed environment within one's own faction.

A bold plan took shape in Rhodes' mind; he could almost see the scene unfold before his eyes.

On a dead planet completely overrun by Chaos cultists, the main rebel force swarmed across a vast plain, their battle banners blotting out the sky. The rebel fanatical commander stood atop a towering altar, performing a malevolent warp ritual, attempting to summon more demons to bolster their forces.

And right at the most densely packed and central position of the rebel formation.

The next second, terrifying energy erupted, and a giant fleshy eyeball, tens of meters tall, appeared in mid-air. Bloodthirsty light shot out from the scarlet and ferocious iris, and countless thick, wriggling tiny eyeballs drooped wildly from the bottom of the eyeball.

It seems these rebels have indeed summoned some kind of demonic entity.

However, the tentacles of this eyeball, along with the detached smaller eyeballs, began to frantically charge and bite at the rebels from all directions!

The rebel troops, who had been standing ready just moments before, instantly erupted into chaos.

The orderly ranks collapsed completely, like an ant nest overturned by a stomp. Screams, gunshots, explosions, and the sound of bones cracking mingled together, echoing throughout the heavens and earth.

Everyone was gripped by extreme panic. No one knew what this terrifying giant eye was; all they knew was that it was insane, bloodthirsty, indiscriminate in its killing of anyone it saw.

The Eye of Cthulhu rampaged through the rebel ranks, each charge instantly claiming dozens, or even hundreds, of lives.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, Rhodes' troops were already poised to launch a full-scale attack, taking advantage of the enemy's complete chaos and infighting.

Killing two birds with one stone!

Let these bosses be responsible for breaking through the enemy's formation and creating massive chaos; your own troops can easily clean up the mess and reap the benefits.

Once the battle ends, whether you are killed by your own forces or worn down by the rebels' desperate resistance, as long as the Eye of Cthulhu is successfully defeated, the Terraria Shop will automatically unlock the next stage, granting you more powerful equipment.

perfect!

That's an absolutely flawless tactic!

Rhodes was overjoyed and almost burst out laughing.

But the next second, he forcibly suppressed his excitement, and his eyes regained their composure.

Because he wasn't sure if doing so was even feasible.

What if the summoned Eye of Cthulhu doesn't just attack enemies, but indiscriminately attacks all targets, or even prioritizes units on the summoner Rhodes' side?

That wouldn't be killing two birds with one stone; it would be shooting yourself in the foot.

What's even more terrifying is that if he goes too far and doesn't control the difficulty properly, he might summon bosses that even the combined efforts of both sides cannot defeat.

Rod couldn't imagine the scene of a tiger killing two sheep.

It's easy to let go, but it's incredibly difficult to take it back.

At that time, not only will he be unable to unlock the shop, but he and all his troops will likely become prey for this monster.

Rhodes clicked his tongue slightly, temporarily shelving this overly radical plan.

The feasibility of the BOSS tactic still needs to be verified by more intelligence and more practical combat.

At the very least, we must first understand the summoned creatures' aggro mechanism, their true combat strength, and whether they are controllable after the battle.

The idea is correct, but a reliable testing opportunity is needed.

For example, in an insignificant location, find a small group of weak enemies, summon an early-game slime to test the waters, see who it attacks, how powerful it is, and whether it can easily clean up the mess afterward.

With this important plan silently in mind, Rhodes stopped worrying and switched his attention back to the system's main panel.

The unlock prompt for the second tech tree was still shining brightly on the screen.

All three races' second-tier units have been deployed.

Zerg structures such as Zergling nests, Hydralisk hives, and Infested Pit;

Human units such as Siege Tanks and Viking Fighters;

There are also the Protoss Immortals and Phoenix Fighters.

Unlocking is one thing, being able to exchange for it is another; whether you can afford to build it and withstand the consumption is yet another matter entirely.

The general energy consumption of these Tier 2 units is almost double that of Tier 1 units.

A siege tank or a Protoss Immortal can cost four figures in universal energy.

With Rhodes' current meager energy reserves, exchanging each unit would be a huge and costly expense.

At this stage, it is obviously unrealistic to forcibly exchange these high-level units to fill vacancies. Only by finding the most suitable battlefield for these units can we obtain the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.

Rhodes slowly stood up, brushed off the last bit of dust and gravel from his trousers, and turned his gaze to the Protoss base in the center of the basin in the distance.

The pale blue beams of light emanating from the crystal tower still stand quietly, illuminating the entire basin and exuding a mysterious and ancient technological beauty.

He raised his hand and summoned the probe.

Sensing the call, the probe emitted a short, crisp sound and slowly floated in front of Rhodes, indicating that it was in good condition and ready to carry out orders at any time.

On the system panel, Rhodes precisely specified a new coordinate, on the open ground next to the Protoss Nexus.

"Go, bring the mechanical platform over here."

The probe responded again, changed direction, and slowly drifted toward the target location.

This time, the warp drive process finally went without any unexpected issues.

A pale blue energy field slowly outlined a complex architectural silhouette on the ground, the spatial folds unfolding smoothly without fluctuation or anomaly. A dozen seconds later, a Protoss mechanical platform, shaped like a small mountain with a circular base, higher on one side and lower on the other, stood steadily on the open space of the basin.

The machine platform was completed.

As long as energy reserves are sufficient, all Tier 2 units, from Immortals to Phoenix Fighters, from Siege Tanks to Infestors, can be ordered and produced directly.

Rhodes gazed at the slowly taking shape mechanical platform in the distance and let out a long sigh of relief.

Today's harvest far exceeded expectations.

The psionic artifacts left behind by the ancient saints not only unlocked the second technology path but also unlocked a third game slot.

The Terraria equipment system, although currently only the initial items are available, has given him the most urgently needed self-defense capabilities, making up for his biggest weakness.

As for the feasibility of those two BOSS summons—

Rod reached out and touched his chin, a slight smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

Not urgent.

There will always be a suitable opportunity to give it a try.

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