Reboot: Mechanic

Chapter 280 Concealing

With his determination and newfound confidence, Shi Tian meticulously prepared for the battle ahead. He knew that facing Theobold's elite soldiers was an uphill battle, but he was determined to make the most of his advantages.

First, he adjusted the placement of the Claymore Mines. While they were powerful, their effectiveness was well-known, and he needed to catch the elite soldiers off guard.

Shi Tian placed them strategically, concealing them in the tall grass and foliage, making sure they were nearly impossible to spot.

However, it does somewhat surprise him that there were tall grasses and foliage in the surroundings despite the pollution. It goes to show that nature would always have a way to survive and adapt to its environment.

"If only humans can adapt faster like nature, then maybe we wouldn't have lost so many." Shi Tian muttered, shaking his head.

It was just a shame that humans are too greedy and only learned to wake up to work together once it was too late. And once the crisis was somewhat averted, they would soon turn back to their greedy and selfish nature.

Knowing that some humans are better off dead, Shi Tian decided to stop thinking so sentimentally. None of that matters now, and he had no interest in being a philosopher either.

Instead of thinking of useless things anymore, Shi Tian turned his next attention to the grenades.

Smoke grenades, stun grenades, and the Blv-21 flashbang were all crucial tools in his arsenal. He needed to use them wisely to create confusion and disorientation among the elite soldiers.

Shi Tian also took some time to go over his weaponry.

His pistol was loaded with Esper special bullets, a potent addition to his firepower. He holstered it carefully, ready for quick access when needed.

Clasping his hands together, Shi Tian was finished with the preparation.

Mary and Vanessa were already up ahead by 300 meters, making the enemies behind him only 100 meters distance away from his current position.

The detection range of the drone on Mary's side was 800 meters, and the enemies were always 200 meters away from them. Hence, by making them move forward by 300 meters, the enemies would also advance gradually.

All of it was calculated deliberately, ensuring the enemies would not be too far yet also not too close to him.

After all, the enemy's cautiousness of always maintaining at least 200 distances away from them had given them the leverage to prepare beforehand.

By forcing the enemies to temporarily camp 100 meters away from him, Shi Tian could use this time to place all the traps carefully without having to worry they might appear in front of him.

Not to mention, they were already prepared for any mishaps, such as if the enemies suddenly decided to advance forward without following their original pattern. Then Mary would quickly send him a text, warning him.

It might have been a plan made up on the spot, but they weren't careless enough to not make any safety measurements.

Having finished up with all the preparation and gone into hiding, Shi Tian took out his Cellos device and texted Mary.

Nathan: It's done, Mary. You may proceed forward.

Mary: Are you sure? *worried emoji*

Nathan: Of course, I'm sure. Would I have done the job poorly and risked my life?

Mary: Fine, but remember. Safety is the number one priority. Don't forget you still need to be the decoy for us in the New Region!

Shi Tian smiled briefly at Mary's final text which seemed to be a warning but was actually a concern statement.

She was technically telling him to stay safe, with the context of being the decoy as the excuse.

Speaking of the New Region, it had been quite a while and it should be ready by the time the monster wave was suppressed.

This is another motivation for him to quickly reach level 30. The New Region was definitely countless times more dangerous than their current situation.

If he remained unprepared or stagnated in terms of strength, then dying there would be in the high percentage tile.

Shaking his head, Shi Tian decided to stop thinking unnecessary things as he patiently waited for the elite soldiers. He remained in cover, thanks to the tall grasses and the natural environment in his surroundings.

As time crawled by, Shi Tian's patience was put to the test.

He remained hidden in the natural cover provided by the tall grasses, his eyes fixed on the distant figures that gradually came into view. Each step they took brought them closer to his carefully prepared traps and grenades.

The approaching figures were all clad in thick uniforms, their faces hidden behind masks.

Despite that, Shi Tian recognized their figures as he had seen them previously back at the camp. These were Theobold's elite soldiers, the formidable adversaries that had been tracking them.

Shi Tian's heart raced, but he managed to stay calm and composed. This was the moment he had been preparing for, the culmination of their efforts to identify and confront the enemy.

He watched intently, his finger lightly resting on the trigger of his pistol, as the elite soldiers moved closer, oblivious to the deadly surprises awaiting them.

As the elite soldiers approached closer and closer to the traps Shi Tian had laid, he noticed one of them suddenly raised his hands up. The hand-raising was a signal to the rest of the soldiers, signaling them to halt their movement in place.

With bated breath, Shi Tian observed the sudden halt in the elite soldiers' advance. The soldier who had raised his hand seemed to be their leader or at least someone in a commanding position.

This unexpected pause filled the air with tension, and Shi Tian's heart raced even faster. He couldn't help but wonder why they had stopped.

Had they detected something amiss, or was it merely a coincidence?

'Did they spot the traps I've laid? Or did they realize something else?' Shi Tian wondered silently, seemingly unsure of the soldiers' actions.