Chapter 293: High Attack, Low Defense

【System detects a new type of mutant on the perimeter of the safe zone. Attack rating: S-level. Defense rating: D-level.】

When the cold, mechanical voice sounded in Lin Chen's mind, he was standing outside the hospital gate,

his fist still clenched tightly, knuckles white. Xia Nuan stood by his side, holding that supply list, the category for briefs still empty and unfilled.

In the distant snow, a figure was walking toward this side, his steps somewhat staggering, but very steady—it was Lin Hao.

Lin Chen did not move, only watching that figure drawing closer and closer. The family seal on his chest was still vibrating slightly, and the text 【Blood relative choice: Survival. Regret intensity: MAX. Hostility: 0】 was still clearly imprinted in his mind. The darkened Lin Chen's cursing had stopped—whether he was tired or just temporarily lying dormant, he did not know; only the system's prompt tones continued to sound intermittently.

【System prompt: New type of mutant possesses high-attack, low-defense characteristics. Suggest adopting long-range attrition tactics.】

Lin Chen loosened his fist and moved his wrists, his joints emitting a faint sound.

He turned to look toward the direction of the safe zone; the warning lights on the wall were already on, and the shouts of team members came faintly—they must have discovered the mutant's tracks.

He took a step and walked toward the safe zone, Xia Nuan following closely behind him,

Lin Hao's figure also gradually approached; the footsteps of the three people stepped out three tracks of varying depths in the empty snow.

When they reached the gate of the safe zone, the team members had already assembled, weapons in hand, their faces filled with vigilance. A team member saw Lin Chen,

and immediately ran over, holding a tablet computer; the screen showed the silhouette of a mutant—massive in size, limbs slender, claws sharp, with a line of text marked next to it: High attack, low defense, weakness at the back of the neck.

"Team Leader Lin, this thing just broke through the perimeter barbed wire, its speed is ridiculously fast, it smashed the armored vehicle's steel plate with one slap, but it retreated after taking a shot; it doesn't look like it can take a beating." The team member pointed at the screen, speaking at a fast pace.

Lin Chen nodded, took the tablet, and carefully looked at the information on it. High attack meant its attack power was extremely strong, and ordinary defensive fortifications couldn't block it. Low defense meant its defensive ability was weak; as long as the weakness was hit, it could be solved quickly. He returned the tablet to the team member and turned to look at Lin Hao behind him; Lin Hao was still holding that gun with the empty cylinder, his face devoid of any expression.

"You go guard the Dongmen; the defense there is the weakest." Lin Chen said to Lin Hao, his voice very calm.

Lin Hao said nothing, just nodded, and turned to walk toward the direction of the Dongmen.

Xia Nuan looked at Lin Hao's back, then at Lin Chen, wanting to speak but stopping, ultimately not opening her mouth.

【System detects host's tactical instructions have been issued. Defense personnel in all areas are in position.】

Lin Chen walked to the front of the team, holding a standard-issue rifle, checked the magazine—the bullets were full. He looked up at the forest outside the safe zone,

and from that pitch-black forest, a low roar came faintly,

like some kind of wild beast in a rage. The team members held their breath, their hands gripping their weapons trembling slightly.

Not long after, a black shadow suddenly rushed out of the forest, its speed as fast as lightning, heading straight for the gate of the safe zone. The thing was massive, taller than an adult elephant, its limbs slender, its claws glowing with cold light; it slapped the gate's iron railing with one palm, and the railing instantly deformed, emitting a harsh sound.

"Fire!

" Lin Chen gave an order, and the team members immediately pulled the trigger, bullets like raindrops shooting toward the mutant.

The mutant's reaction was extremely fast, sidestepping to avoid most of the bullets,

only a few hitting its body, splashing a patch of black liquid.

It let out a roar, turned to charge toward the team, and swung its claws; a team member who couldn't dodge in time was slapped away, hitting the wall with a muffled thud.

"High attack, low defense, aim for the back of the neck!" Lin Chen shouted, taking the lead in turning the muzzle to shoot at the mutant's weakness.

The bullet accurately hit the target,

and the mutant let out a shrill scream, its body swaying, but it did not fall. It rushed toward Lin Chen even more crazily, its speed faster than before, its claws almost touching Lin Chen's cheek. Lin Chen sidestepped, simultaneously pulling the trigger again, and another bullet shot into the back of its neck.

【System prompt: New type of mutant's vital signs have dropped by 50%. Weakness attack effect is significant.】

Seeing this, the team members turned their muzzles one after another, shooting at the back of the mutant's neck.

Bullets hit it one by one, black liquid splashing everywhere. The mutant's movements became more and more sluggish, its roars weaker and weaker,

and finally, its legs went soft, and it collapsed to the ground, twitching a few times before it stopped moving altogether.

Lin Chen breathed a sigh of relief, put down his gun, and looked at the mutant's carcass on the ground.

The team members also put down their weapons, each one panting heavily, their faces showing the relief of having survived a disaster. Xia Nuan walked to his side and handed over a bottle of water; Lin Chen took it and took a sip, the warm water sliding down his throat, dispelling quite a bit of the chill.

"This thing is high-attack, low-defense; it looks scary, but it actually can't take a beating." A team member walked over, looked at the mutant's carcass, and said with lingering fear.

Lin Chen nodded and said nothing. He turned to look toward the direction of the Dongmen;

Lin Hao was standing there, still holding that empty gun, his gaze falling on the distant forest, not knowing what he was thinking.

【System detects new type of mutant has been killed. Safe zone threat cleared. Suggest recovering carcass samples for research.】

Lin Chen ignored the system's prompt; he just looked at Lin Hao's back,

He looked again at the mutant corpse on the ground. High attack, low defense—these four words swirled repeatedly in his mind like a curse. He thought of his darkened personality: strong in attack power, yet easily swayed by emotions.

how was it not also a kind of high attack, low defense? He remembered Lin Hao, seemingly weak but possessing extremely strong resilience, exactly the opposite of this mutant.

The team members began to clean up the battlefield, some carrying the injured team members to the medical room,

some holding tools, preparing to process the mutant's carcass. Xia Nuan walked to Lin Chen's side, still holding that supply list, the category for briefs already filled with numbers.

"The briefs in the warehouse are enough to go around." Xia Nuan said softly.

Lin Chen said "Mm," without looking up. His gaze fell on the mutant's carcass on the ground,

that massive body still emitting heat. High attack, low defense—these four words echoed in his mind again.

From the distant forest, another faint sound came,

as if something was moving. Lin Chen immediately looked up, gripped the gun in his hand, and the team members also became vigilant, looking toward the direction the sound came from.

After a while, a wild rabbit ran out of the forest; seeing the crowd in the safe zone, it was scared and turned to run back. The team members all breathed a sigh of relief, emitting a burst of low laughter.

Lin Chen also breathed a sigh of relief, put down his gun, and turned to walk toward the inside of the safe zone. Xia Nuan followed behind him, the supply list in her hand rustling in the wind. Lin Hao also walked over from the Dongmen, the empty gun in his hand glowing with a cold light in the sunlight.

The footsteps of the three people stepped on the snow again, emitting a rustling sound. The gate of the safe zone closed slowly, isolating the wind and snow outside. ===== CHAPTER 294 =====