Every monster has its own characteristics.
For example, the Red-Eyed Rabbit is extremely agile and fast. Its "Heavy Machine Gun" struggles to hit targets even in open spaces, even with automatic targeting. He once experimentally fired 100 rounds of Level 1 bullets, and all of them missed.
However, in free fall, it loses almost all its agility. The Train Auxiliary AI easily predicted its trajectory, and nearly all the Level 3 bullets fired hit their mark.
He spent 300 rounds of Level 3 bullets just to blow off the two arms of that Level 3 Zombie.
But killing these two Level 3 Red-Eyed Rabbits only took 51 rounds of Level 3 bullets.
Although they are both Level 3 monsters, their defenses are vastly different. Of course, size is also a crucial factor.
Chen Mang steered the Train down from the Spider Silk and, using the "Spider Legs," descended the cliff to the valley floor. Satisfied, he smiled as he looked at his harvest this time. This trip was truly bountiful.
Through these days of frequent immersion in the Train Radio, he had gained a lot of understanding about this world.
In this world,
Few Trains actively go out to kill bosses. A significant reason is that the effort and rewards are not always proportional. To kill a boss, a large amount of Iron Ore is required. Essentially, the Train's attacks are entirely sustained by Iron Ore.
Another reason is that the development of the Train primarily relies on basic mineral resources. The blueprints and special items dropped by bosses are not bad, but even without them, the Train can still develop steadily. They are more like bonuses or ways to increase the Train's potential.
Many Trains reserve their Iron Ore as a critical resource to be used only in emergencies. They only activate firepower components like Heavy Machine Guns in dire situations and usually avoid provoking bosses. The best choice when encountering a boss is to flee.
Constantly changing locations in the wasteland to avoid monsters and mine is the survival strategy for many Trains.
In fact, it's a necessary but unfortunate choice.
He had worked hard for five days mining Iron Ore, only to exhaust it all in one night. Those Level 3 Heavy Machine Gun bullets are indeed not something ordinary people can afford. At the very least, one would need to occupy a Level 2 Iron Ore deposit to afford them.
Currently, his Train has zero units of Iron Ore, completely depleted. Besides that, he only has a little over 700 rounds of Level 1 Heavy Machine Gun bullets.
In reality, he didn't even need to fire. Letting those two rabbits fall into the Doomsday Abyss would have killed them for sure. But that way, the first kill likely wouldn't be credited to him, nor would he receive any rewards.
"Now, it's time for inventory."
Chen Mang extinguished his cigarette butt in a nearby cola can and then took another can of chilled cola from the Refrigerator. After gulping down half of it, the coolness of the cola instantly calmed his excitement by more than half. His eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at the large haul in the carriage.
Satisfying.
The cola in his hand was naturally the sugary kind. He never drank diet cola, let alone room-temperature cola.
Diet cola? That stuff isn't fit for human consumption. And if it's room temperature? It's worse than Chinese medicine.
Setting aside the rewards from the Corpse Tide, there wasn't much of significance.
The biggest harvest was naturally the first-kill reward.
Although it was a Level 3 boss, the lowest-tier boss in this world, it was still a first kill. The rewards were far more generous than those from killing an ordinary Level 3 boss.
"Choose one of the following first-kill rewards"
1: Level 2 Iron Ore, Level 2 Copper Ore, or Level 2 Lumberyard Refresh Scroll. Choose one.
2: Rare Train Token.
3: Yellow-grade Vehicle Component Blueprint "Compound Eye Lookout Tower," exclusive to Flesh Trains.
Without much hesitation, Chen Mang chose the first reward: the Level 2 Iron Ore Refresh Scroll. It was a special item with a simple effect—using it would create a Level 2 Iron Ore deposit in any chosen area.
However, it was a one-time use.
Unlike naturally generated mines, which have a chance to regenerate after some time, there's no specific standard for how long that might take—it could be fast or slow.
With this item,
He could generate a Level 2 Iron Ore deposit at the bottom of the Doomsday Abyss. For a long time, he wouldn't have to worry about Iron Ore shortages.
This would greatly compensate for his lack of firepower.
Although all three rewards were good, he didn't have much of a choice. His Stellar Train was already built using a "Rare Train Token." Trains built with Rare Train Tokens gain an additional red-grade vehicle component at both Level 1 and Level 2.
Apart from that, there wasn't anything particularly special.
Most Train Conductors' first Trains aren't built with a "Rare Train Token." If one were to obtain this special item by chance, they might seriously consider starting over.
As for the third option,
It was an exclusive component for "Flesh Trains." Its effect was almost equivalent to a "Targeting Radar," but it required the eyes of thirty-six carbon-based lifeforms as carriers. It was an upgraded version, possessing all the effects of a Targeting Radar and an additional offensive capability.
Additionally—
The rewards dropped by these two Level 3 Red-Eyed Rabbit bosses were also quite substantial, one male and one female.
1: Special Item, "Doomsday Marriage Certificate."
2: Blue-grade Vehicle Component Blueprint, "40-Tube Cherry Blossom Rocket Launcher."
3: White-grade Vehicle Component Blueprint, "Reproduction Spray."
"..."
Chen Mang looked at the rewards dropped by the two rabbits, his eyes instantly turning red as he stared at the "40-Tube Cherry Blossom Rocket Launcher." His breathing grew increasingly rapid. This was a true weapon of mass destruction!
You didn't even need to look at its grade.
Just the name alone indicated that it was far more powerful than the "Makeshift Heavy Machine Gun!"
It could provide suppressive-level firepower coverage, something a Heavy Machine Gun could never achieve. Of course, the consumption of this thing was also undoubtedly high, making it a true last-resort weapon.
But—
Such a weapon could be unused, but it couldn't be unavailable!
Just like a man over 25—he might not use Sildenafil, but he must have it in his bedside drawer.
This component, like the "Repeating Ballista," couldn't be directly installed on a carriage. It required a dedicated "Open-Air Carriage." One Open-Air Carriage could accommodate four "40-Tube Cherry Blossom Rocket Launchers."
"Phew..."
After a moment,
Chen Mang looked up through the skylight at the narrow strip of starry sky above the Doomsday Abyss. He couldn't help but grin. This was a good item, a truly good item. Even if it had no ammunition, just having it on display would be a sight to behold.
With four of these installed on his Train, which Train in the Iron Ridge Wasteland would dare to have any ideas about him?
As for the other two rewards,
Perhaps because the two rabbits were crushed while in the throes of passion, the two special items they dropped were also related to pleasure.
"Reproduction Spray," a white-grade component.
It could be installed in a dedicated carriage, putting the unintelligent creatures inside into a mating phase and accelerating their reproduction and offspring growth. One could create a dedicated breeding carriage for raising chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, and other creatures.
"Doomsday Marriage Certificate."
"..."
Chen Mang weighed the two red booklets in his hand, frowning slightly. This was indeed a good item, and it would be quite helpful for the Train's future upgrade to Level 3. However, the triggering conditions were also quite difficult—it required finding a pair of truly loving lovers to join the Train and hold a wedding for them.
But... finding a pair of truly loving lovers in the apocalypse? That was no easy task.
Talking about true love in the apocalypse?
That's pure nonsense.
Even the truest of affections would be shattered by three strikes in the apocalypse. Just like he would never ask Lao Zhu if he was truly loyal to him.
If they could be used by him, then they were loyal.
If they couldn't be used by him, then they were disloyal.
Everything, as long as it could be used by him, was his. There was no need to ponder whether it truly belonged to him or whether the other party was sincere.
Women and all things were the same.
As long as they could be used, that was enough.
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