A single-player post-apocalyptic game, but with an all-female teammate mod.

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The alloy battle axe swept across, forcing back a spider that was attempting to ambush it.

The heavy axe blade struck the spider's leg, scattering blinding sparks and leaving only a white mark.

Unsurprisingly, it's much sturdier than a mechanical dog.

While Aono was engaged in direct combat, Kage's figure moved like a ghost to the side of a spider.

The naginata flashed an arc of light, precisely slashing at the joint between the spider's legs and torso.

There was some resistance, but only a slight one.

38. Elite Monster

Clang.

A silvery-white spider leg rolled to the ground.

The purple-haired woman kept moving, her figure darting around to avoid the mechanical spider's repeated slashes, while simultaneously and precisely severing another spider leg.

If it were a one-on-one fight, she could easily dismember this mechanical spider in two minutes.

Seeing that she was about to be surrounded, and after losing another spider leg, the purple-haired mature woman calmly created distance.

Aono then discovered that although the mechanical spider was tougher than the mechanical dog, its joints were still its weak points.

He tried to cut off the mechanical spider's head, but the spider's neck was short, and its legs further obstructed the view, so his attempts all ended in failure.

Aono and Kage exchanged a glance and began to fight the mechanical spiders in the hall in perfect unison.

As long as they are not surrounded, these specialized mechanical spiders pose little threat.

Throughout this time, Aono remained on guard against the mechanical spiders' ranged attacks, but no matter how far away they were, none of the mechanical spiders pulled out any ranged weapons.

After observing for a while, he was completely certain that these mechanical spiders had no means of ranged attack.

These mechanical spiders are likely melee-specialized.

So even though they are both ordinary monsters and only one level higher, their movement speed, attack power, and defense are all twice as strong as the mechanical dog.

While wandering around, Aono took out his pistol and tested it.

Only hitting joints is effective; other areas are completely unaffected.

Aono was not surprised; no matter which extraordinary world it was, ordinary firearms were like this.

Let alone these mechanical spiders made entirely of metal, even a pistol was practically useless against him.

A combat power approaching three digits is no joke. Not to mention crushing bullets with your fingers and taking them without taking damage, dodging them is definitely not a problem at all.

After emptying three magazines and having his fill of fun, Aono once again took up his alloy battle axe and went off to fight the mechanical spider like a true man.

Shadow cooperates from the side; if he can cut off the neck, great; if not, he'll dismember the spider's legs.

Fifteen minutes later, the two successfully killed or maimed all ten spiders.

"Shadow, you take care of the rest."

Aono left the remaining three incapacitated mechanical spiders to the purple-haired older sister, hoping to help her level up before fighting the elite-level combat androids.

Mechanical spiders have more experience than mechanical dogs; one has 120 experience points.

These three, plus the three she had killed before, plus the experience from the mechanical dogs, totaled over a thousand.

The purple-haired mature woman didn't stand on ceremony. After nodding, she stepped forward and used her naginata to finish off the enemy.

After harvesting two, she felt a warm current flowing through her body.

"I seem to have... regained some strength."

"Yes, this is the upgrade."

Aono smiled. Shadow was once a demon god with the power to destroy mountains and overturn seas. The power boost brought by the upgrade meant that it was entirely accurate to say that he had recovered some of his power.

Compared to the slight increase in strength, the feeling of her body returning to its peak after the upgrade was even more exciting for the purple-haired mature woman.

Aono is still a bit short of level 13. Although his combat power is much higher than that of the Shadow, his fighting style is also more physically demanding.

After resting for five minutes and replenishing his fluids, he decided to continue.

In that instant, the android, which had been standing still without reacting, raised its hand and fired two energy projectiles.

Aono and Kage simultaneously pushed off the ground and quickly dodged to the side.

The energy blast grazed the hem of their clothes and hit the floor.

Just like the mechanical dog's energy ball, the energy ball dissolved silently into the floor like water flowing into the soil, leaving no trace.

"This thing starts up pretty fast!"

Aono gripped the alloy battle axe and took a moment to mutter a comment.

The purple-haired woman didn't speak, but narrowed her eyes and looked at the android that had been standing stiffly like a sculpture.

After firing two energy blasts, it showed no sign of stopping.

He raised his arms, his arm armor slid open, adjusted his direction, and then fired two energy projectiles in quick succession.

Aono and Kage dodged again.

While dodging each other, the two tacitly began to close the distance between them.

They lack ranged attack capabilities, and can only passively take hits if they don't get close.

We can't just hope that the combat androids will run out of energy.

Such a naive idea never even crossed Aono's mind.

Whether it's mycelial zombies or these mechanical monsters, monsters capable of destroying human society and bringing about the apocalypse have several things in common.

This includes an endless supply and a tireless nature.

Finally, after forcibly blocking a close-range energy blast that he couldn't dodge in time with his alloy battle axe, the combat android entered Aono's attack range.

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and he raised the Alloy Battle Technique high before slashing it down at the robot's seemingly fragile face.

However, the expected shattering did not occur.

"clang!"

A crisp metallic clang rang out, sparks flying everywhere.

The robustness of a android's face, similar to that of a screen, can only be imagined remotely.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Shadow came to its side and swung his sword at the robot's neck.

This is the only place on its entire body where there is a clear connection.

"Clang clang clang!"

The rapid clanging of metal echoed in the empty hall as the combat android's arm was held horizontally in front of it, perfectly blocking all three strikes of the naginata.

Missing their first attack, Aono and Kage exchanged a glance and took two steps back in unison.

The two stood on either side, observing the elite-level combat android while searching for an opportunity to attack.

"Tsk."

Aono narrowed his eyes and exclaimed, "Elite-level units are truly different."

After looking for a long time, he couldn't find any other joints on the other person's body, except for the neck.

Moreover, this level 15 elite monster has extremely high defense; he and Shadow have virtually no way to break through its defenses elsewhere.

Judging from the opponent's actions just now, its combat intelligence is clearly not low, making it virtually impossible to kill it by decapitation.

"This is a bit of a headache..."

The shadow beside him remained silent, but his indifferent purple eyes revealed a serious expression.

Seeing that the two had not attacked for a long time, the alloy armor on the combat android's arm began to recombine.

In less than a second, the two metal arms transformed from cannon barrels into sharp blades.

Then it actually raised its hand, making a gesture of challenge to Aono and the other two.

Aono and Kage exchanged a glance, then simultaneously swung their weapons without saying a word.

"Clang clang clang".

"clang."

"Clang clang clang".

The sound of metal clashing was deafening for a time.

The combat android only defends against attacks aimed at its neck, ignoring all other attacks.

Aono and Kage weren't stupid either. Since they knew that other places were useless, they naturally focused their attack on the neck.

The combat android was focused on defense, and Aono and Kage had no way to deal with it.

Fortunately, the former was also unable to free up a hand to attack.

The two sides remained deadlocked for five minutes before Aono's eyes flickered, and he voluntarily stopped his attack.

A purple-haired mature woman followed closely behind.

"We can't keep dragging this out," Aono said, frowning. "We have to find a way to break through its defenses."

Under intense attacks, physical strength is greatly depleted.

Especially for Aono, the alloy battle axe has strong destructive power, but it also consumes more energy.

Ying nodded and said calmly, "I'll try using Dream of One Heart."

"No rush, let's try adding some lightning first."

Aono shook his head and suggested, "It's not too late to unleash your ultimate move if you're sure it will work. If it doesn't, you can save your stamina."

He had the idea of ​​using lightning to fight mechanical monsters even before recruiting the Lightning General.

In fact, the purple-haired mature woman's attacks are imbued with a slight elemental lightning power.

This consumes virtually no resources and is a permanent passive ability.

However, its power is limited, and its effect on these mechanical monsters is only so-so.

Actively using lightning elemental power would increase the consumption of physical and mental strength. The mechanical dog and mechanical spider were too weak to be worthwhile, so neither of them mentioned it.

"it is good."

The purple-haired mature woman's response was as simple and reliable as ever.

Her aura suddenly changed.

The originally faint electric arc suddenly swelled, and purple lightning began to leap and converge, eventually forming a visible purple glow on the naginata.

"I'll cover you." Aono gripped the axe handle with both hands and stepped forward again.

The combat androids seemed to sense the threat and were no longer limited to simple melee combat.

Its chest armor plate suddenly opened, revealing a deep, dark cannon muzzle.

39. Looting

Aono neither dodged nor evaded, but instead retracted the alloy battle axe in front of him and assumed a defensive stance.

I already said I'd provide cover, so how could I possibly dodge now and let Shadow's attack be affected?

Besides, it's just an energy blast; he's confident he can withstand it.

Just then, the purple-haired mature woman launched her attack.

The naginata, like a bolt of lightning ripped through the night sky, crackled with blinding purple arcs of electricity, aimed straight for the combat android's waist.

"boom!"

The energy blast slammed heavily into Qingye's axe, forcing him to stagger back three steps.

But his gaze remained fixed on the shadow's blade.

At the same time, Shadow's attack also touched the body of the combat android.

A thin arc of electricity leaped from the tip of the knife, and the metal, which should have been indestructible, was torn apart like paper in the face of the purple lightning.

The electric arc penetrated deep into the core.