Johnck Zoo, underground laboratory.

"I hope this information can be of some help to you..."

*Click*

As the recording finished playing, the tape recorder automatically shut off.

"Terra Continent... Mechanical Vanguard Society..." Miller muttered the name, then shook his head.

"No impression at all. It's probably an organization established after the wasteland."

He looked at Hogg.

"How is the investigation into Thug Prison going?"

"Missionary Miller, we have already sent people to Thug Prison, but no intelligence has come back yet."

Cold Crow and the others exchanged glances, then Cold Crow spoke up:

"We can't just keep waiting like this either. We need to make preparations early. Four mechanical Modifiers, plus two even more powerful Executors, this already poses a huge threat to us. Ordinary weapons or thugs can no longer threaten them. We can only deploy the test subjects."

"And who will command this time?"

The room fell silent for a moment. Zoe stepped forward and said, "How about I go! The test subjects must be commanded at close range. Even if I go up to command and get discovered, I'm fast. If discovered, I can retreat quickly. And..."

She glanced at Miller.

"If the test subjects destroy the mechanical Modifiers, I can also retrieve them immediately. Perhaps we can find out why our mechanical experiments always fail. Especially those two Executors; they are clearly a higher-level existence. They might know more."

"Furthermore, if we deploy a large number of test subjects, it will inevitably lead to a weakened defensive strength within the zoo. It just so happens that the Black Shield Police Department has little advantage against mechanical Modifiers, so they can help defend the zoo."

Upon hearing Zoe's words, Cold Crow and the other three exchanged subtle, inscrutable glances.

Cold Crow stepped forward, shaking his head. "It's better for the four of us to go. Zoe just completed her modification not long ago and hasn't fully developed her body's potential. Her injury last time already proved that. This time's enemies are powerful. With the four of us holding the line, plus the powerful attacks of the test subjects, it shouldn't be a problem."

"Lord Cold Crow..." Zoe frowned, wanting to speak again.

"Hmm?"

What she saw was Cold Crow's instantly chilling expression. The words she hadn't yet spoken were immediately stuck in her throat.

She immediately stopped talking and retreated behind Miller.

"As for the suggestion of the Black Shield Police Department helping defend the zoo, I actually think it's feasible." Cold Crow looked at Hogg.

"No problem. Black Shield is on standby at any time." Hogg nodded.

Only then did Cold Crow look at Miller and the Saint at the head of the table.

"Saint, what do you think..."

The Saint waved his hand boredly.

"Alright, do as you wish."

A smile tugged at Cold Crow's lips. He was just about to turn when the Saint's voice sounded again.

"However... last time, Green Robe also swore to me he could take Thug Prison, but they ended up breaking into the zoo. Cold Crow... this time, I hope you can do better than him."

Cold Crow's expression stiffened slightly, then he nodded with a smile. "Understood, Saint."

Seeing this scene, Zoe, standing behind Miller, sent a message to Yu Yuan.

[Wolf Mother: The plan has succeeded!]

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Inside the shelter at this moment, everyone was working through the night organizing supplies.

"Here, put all these canned goods in that corner over there. Just stack them up..."

"Stack this flour and rice next to the canned goods..."

"Dale, you take all these seeds... from now on, we won't be short of seeds anymore..."

Fang, Doctor, Masier, and Dale were now somewhat numb.

Not long ago, they had just finished organizing a batch of grains, bran, and a small amount of supplies.

Yet, less than two hours later, Yu Yuan had brought back a room full of supplies again, all in complete, intact packaging.

Fang and Doctor were fine; through the [Jackal] team's group chat, they knew this was traded from the Black Shield Police Department.

But Dale and Masier were almost going crazy with happiness.

By now, two-thirds of the first-floor hall was filled with supplies.

Yu Yuan looked at the busy people and thought to himself, "Once the first floor is full, the second underground floor also has two hundred square meters for storing supplies. That should be enough. It's just... why are larger storage-type construction blueprints so hard to find!"

And right at that moment, Mona's message also came through.

Thus, the three lines—Zhou Yuan, Carmen, and Mona—were all set in place.

All that remained was for the great battle to officially begin.

As for everyone in the shelter, after working all night, although they had been mentally excited earlier from obtaining supplies, now that the work was done, they all felt deeply weary.

"Everyone, get some rest quickly. There's still a great battle waiting for us!"

At Yu Yuan's urging, everyone went into their own rooms.

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7 AM, Yu Yuan was awakened by the alarm.

He had slept for less than three hours.

But under the restorative effect of the Rest Area, he had completely recovered. Naturally, this also included the rapid recovery effect from his enhanced body.

And Fang and the others' Single-Person Living Quarters also had the effect of quickly restoring physical strength and energy, so they were all up now, starting today's work.

Fang and Masier were preparing food.

Yu Yuan walked to the Magazine Display Stand to check today's newspaper.

Yu Yuan placed considerable importance on today's great battle. He had to ensure today's operation remained under his control.

[Greenwood City Daily]

Date: Wasteland Calendar Day 45

Weather: Clear turning cloudy, with cyclonic thunderstorms at 2 PM.

Temperature: 5°C ~ 12°C

Publisher: Wasteland Fate Press

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[Neighborhood News Section]

Quality: Bronze

Danger Level: Medium

At 4 AM today, four mysterious individuals quietly entered Thug Prison.

After discussions with Blackfire, they decided to launch a forced breakthrough against the Aurora Animal Assistance Association from the west side of Johnck Zoo this afternoon, aiming to decapitate and capture the main high-ranking members of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association in the shortest possible time.

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[Neighborhood News Section]

Quality: Bronze

Danger Level: Medium

Last night, Humpback Whale and the Black Rock Caravan conducted a secret transaction. The Black Rock Caravan provided Humpback Whale with important intelligence regarding an organization called the 'Mechanical Vanguard Society.'

Humpback Whale is responsible for attacking and plundering the 'Mechanical Vanguard Society's' supply transport convoy.

However, Humpback Whale's person in charge wants even more to keep all the Mechanical Vanguard Society's mechanical Modifiers in Green Forest City, especially those two Executors.

He decided to send three of the six Ascetics who came to Greenwood City to the Northern Wilderness to attack the 'Mechanical Vanguard Society's' supply transport convoy. The other three Ascetics will all go to the vicinity of Johnck Zoo.

The mantis stalks the cicada; he wants to play the part of the oriole.

His goal is singular: to kill the two Executors of the Mechanical Vanguard Society.

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[Neighborhood News Section]

Quality: Bronze

Danger Level: Medium

The Aurora Animal Assistance Association learned that the force behind Thug Prison will launch a surprise attack against them today. After discussion, the four missionaries led by Cold Crow have taken on this sniping mission.

Regarding the thoughts of Cold Crow and the other three, Jiu Feng, the Saint of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association, understands them best.

But in reality, he has long known about the 'Mechanical Vanguard Society' organization and knows that Cold Crow and the other three are no match for them at all.

He also wants to use this conflict to eliminate Cold Crow and the other three.

"When you four are dead, it will be my time to act..."

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