Chapter 418: Installing the Bomb

Meanwhile, on the other side, after some searching, the Kasrkin C-Squad finally discovered the Rune Automatic Cannons hidden by the Beast Race.

"Captain, Alien artillery positions discovered, estimated quantity between 50 and 70 units."

The Kasrkin soldiers at the front discovered that the surfaces of those large-caliber artillery pieces were covered in layers of pale blue Runes, which would occasionally ripple with slight energy fluctuations.

"Scout the enemy situation, how many Aliens are stationed here?"

After the Kasrkin Sergeant of C-Squad gave the order, the two leading Kasrkin soldiers took advantage of the night to approach the Beast Race Rune Cannon Position; there was a five-man Beast Race Patrol Squad patrolling near the position, so they immediately signaled their team members, the two quickly hid, and only after that Beast Race Patrol Squad had walked far away did these two Kasrkin soldiers continue to approach the Rune Cannon Position.

"Captain, the number of Alien guards is around 100, and there are also quite a few Alien Priests."

After clarifying the situation, the two Kasrkin soldiers reported back to the Kasrkin Sergeant in the rear via their Communication Device.

"Stand by in place, wait for us to arrive."

"Understood."

Beast Race Rune Cannon Position.

As a Priest Apprentice, Xiuhongsi felt great admiration for Maike, who was able to create Rune Automatic Cannons; he believed that the reason Lord Maike could create such weapons was absolutely due to innate talent, otherwise, why would High Priest Wali have found a Two-legged Sheep shell to house Lord Maike's soul after Lord Maike failed his attack on the Fourth Defense Zone?

The Priest Apprentice who invited Lord Maike to enjoy Two-legged Sheep today was none other than him.

Xiuhongsi sat in his tent, staring blankly at the parchment Scroll on his table; after thinking for a long time, he tucked the soft parchment Scroll into his bosom, recalling what Maike had said to him at the time.

"What is your name?"

Maike stuffed a piece of fatty meat into his mouth and asked.

"Xiuhongsi, Lord Maike, you are my idol! It is my honor to be able to enjoy Two-legged Sheep with you."

Xiuhongsi ladled a bowl of meat broth from the large pot and placed it beside Maike, speaking in a flattering tone.

"You are quite good; as it happens, before coming here, High Priest Wali gave me a Task, and when the time comes, you will execute this Task with me."

Hearing Maike say this, Xiuhongsi immediately bowed deeply to Maike in excitement and said in a sincere tone.

"Lord Maike, I, Xiuhongsi, have dreamed of following behind you and serving you!"

Seeing Xiuhongsi so excited, Maike took a parchment Scroll from his bosom—a scroll made from the skin of a Two-legged Sheep, which felt quite soft to the touch.

"These are the maintenance items for the Rune Automatic Cannons; familiarize yourself with them first, it will be helpful for executing the Task later."

Xiuhongsi took the parchment Scroll handed over by Maike with an excited look on his face and replied.

"Yes!"

The surrounding Priest Apprentices looked at Xiuhongsi with eyes full of envy and jealousy.

Xiuhongsi shook his head, letting his memories stop there, straightened his apprentice robes, and whispered to himself.

"I must follow Lord Maike's instructions and maintain these Rune Automatic Cannons well! So that Lord Maike will value me even more!"

Just as Xiuhongsi walked out of the tent, he happened to run into several Priest Apprentices; one Priest Apprentice saw Xiuhongsi walk out, his green ears on top of his head twitched, a smile appeared on the slit of his mouth, and he spoke to Xiuhongsi.

"Isn't this Xiuhongsi? I don't understand you, why choose Maike? He... never mind, you guy is beyond saving."

When mentioning Maike, this Priest Apprentice suddenly remembered that Xiuhongsi was now on Maike's side, so he cut off his own words and entered the tent with the other Priest Apprentices.

Xiuhongsi watched these Priest Apprentices return to the tent, his eyes narrowed slightly, he took a deep breath, unclenched his tightly gripped fists, and walked toward the Rune Cannon Array.

"Apprentice! It's so late, I wonder what you are doing here?"

Upon encountering a Patrol Squad, several Beast Race warriors bowed and saluted Xiuhongsi, which made Xiuhongsi straighten his back, nod slightly to these Beast Race warriors, and answer in a flat tone.

"On the orders of Lord Maike, I have come to check the condition of the Rune Automatic Cannons; you may go about your business."

Seeing this, the several Beast Race warriors did not stop Xiuhongsi, and after saluting him again, they left.

Xiuhongsi walked in front of the Rune Automatic Cannons, his eyes full of anticipation.

Meanwhile, beneath the Rune Cannon, the Kasrkin soldier hiding in the shadows saw an Alien suddenly appear near the Alien artillery and hurriedly whispered into the communication channel.

"Captain, an Alien has appeared near the Rune Automatic Cannon, its behavior is unpredictable."

The Kasrkin Sergeant, who was placing a Melta Bomb under the Rune Cannon, became instantly vigilant upon hearing this news and immediately said to his team members in the communication channel.

"Attention, there is an Alien with an unknown destination wandering near the artillery; after installing the bombs in your hands, hide immediately."

Just then, the voice of a Kasrkin soldier sounded again in the communication channel.

"Captain, that Alien's hand is glowing, it is carefully inspecting the artillery."

Upon hearing this, the Kasrkin Sergeant did not hesitate at all and immediately ordered.

"Soldier, take care of this Alien; everyone else, begin following the plan and prepare to retreat. These Alien artillery pieces won't have many survivors."

"Understood!"

Xiuhongsi arrived under a Rune Cannon; due to the dim light, it could not see the situation below, so it took a bead from its bosom. As Rune Power poured in, the bead emitted a white light, illuminating the situation under the Rune Cannon completely.

"Strange, what is this?"

Xiuhongsi saw a yellow canister had appeared under the Rune Cannon and was just about to examine it closely when suddenly a Monomolecular Combat Knife stabbed at its neck from behind.

A red light flashed on Xiuhongsi's neck, blocking this attack, but the powerful force made it feel a sharp pain in its neck, and the Rune Pendant on its neck also developed cracks, finally shattering and falling to the ground.

As the pendant shattered, Xiuhongsi immediately got up to flee, but the next second, that Monomolecular Combat Knife still pierced its heart.

Xiuhongsi wanted to shout loudly, but its mouth was covered by a powerful hand; blood gushed out continuously from its mouth, its hand gripping the parchment Scroll gradually loosened, the parchment Scroll fell into a pool of blood, and the glowing bead, having left Xiuhongsi, saw its light fade away as well.

Seeing that this Alien was dead, the Kasrkin soldier said in the communication channel.

"Captain, the Alien is confirmed dead."

"Very well, we are retreating now; that dead Alien will be discovered soon, we must retreat. The Melta Bombs are already set with a timer; we don't have enough bombs, so we can only place them every few artillery pieces. In short, we must leave as soon as possible."

"Understood!"

Just half a minute after this Kasrkin soldier left, another Patrol Squad passed by here, and the leading Beast Race Decurion twitched his nose and said.

"I think I smell blood, follow me!"