Successfully intercepting the supplies greatly improved the situation of our base, but we didn't let our guard down. The mystery of the ruins and the threat from the surrounding forces still hung over us like a dark cloud.
"Captain, what should we do next? The treasures in the ruins are very tempting, but those guarding mutant lizards are too powerful," Tom frowned and said.
I looked at everyone and said slowly, "We can't rush to compete for the ruins blindly. First, we need to formulate a detailed plan. Lynn, you continue to monitor the movements of the surrounding forces and see what further actions they have regarding the ruins."
Lynn nodded, "No problem, Captain. I'll keep an eye on their communications at all times."
"Kevin, you lead the reconnaissance team to the vicinity of the ruins again to learn more about the activity patterns and weaknesses of the mutant lizards in detail," I continued to arrange.
Kevin took the order, "Yes, Captain. We'll definitely bring back useful intelligence."
"And Tom and I will be responsible for researching how to use our existing resources to make some weapons that can fight against the mutant lizards," I said.
In the next few days, everyone got busy. Lynn sat in front of the electronic equipment every day, carefully analyzing the communication information of the surrounding forces. Kevin led the reconnaissance team deep into the vicinity of the ruins again. They carefully observed the every move of the mutant lizards.
Tom and I were in the base's workshop, looking at the collected materials and wracking our brains. We tried to combine some energy crystals with metal materials, hoping to make more powerful weapons.
"Captain, look. What if we embed this energy crystal into this sword? Maybe it can increase the sword's attack power," Tom said, holding an energy crystal.
I took the crystal and observed it carefully, "We can give it a try, but pay attention to the stability of the energy. Don't let the weapon explode before it's made."
After many attempts, we finally made several swords with energy amplification and some small energy bombs. Although these weapons were not perfect, they at least gave us more means to fight against the mutant lizards.
At this time, Lynn brought an important piece of news. "Captain, I found that several surrounding forces seem to have reached a new agreement. They plan to join hands and attack the ruins together in half a month."
My heart tightened, "It seems they can't wait any longer. We don't have much time left."
Kevin also returned with the reconnaissance team. "Captain, we found that the mutant lizards enter a short rest period at noon every day. Their vigilance will be lower at this time. And their weakness is in the abdomen, where the scales are relatively thinner."
Hearing this news, I had a preliminary plan in mind. "Everyone, listen. We can take advantage of the opportunity when the surrounding forces attack the ruins and reap the benefits. When they and the mutant lizards are both exhausted from the fight, we'll step in."
Everyone nodded in agreement. "Specifically, on the day when the surrounding forces attack the ruins, we'll lie in ambush near the ruins in advance. Lynn, you use the electronic jamming equipment to disrupt the mutant lizards' perception system and make them more confused. Kevin, you lead a group of team members to attack the mutant lizards from the side and draw their attention. Tom and I will lead another group of team members to break into the ruins and seize the treasures."
"But Captain, the surrounding forces are not easy to deal with. When they see us seizing the treasures, they won't let it go easily," Lynn said worriedly.
I smiled, "This is the second step of our plan. After seizing the treasures, we'll evacuate quickly. At the same time, I'll arrange some traps and decoys to make the surrounding forces think that it's the other side that snatched the treasures, so that they'll turn against each other."
Everyone thought the plan was feasible. In the next few days, we started the final preparations. We checked all the weapons and equipment to ensure they were in good working condition. The team members also carried out some targeted training to improve their combat abilities.
Finally, it was the day when the surrounding forces attacked the ruins. We had already lain in ambush in a hidden place near the ruins early in the morning. Watching the troops of those forces charging towards the ruins, I silently waited for the right moment.
At noon, the mutant lizards really entered the rest period. The attack from the surrounding forces woke them up instantly, and a fierce battle broke out. The mutant lizards, with their powerful bodies and attack power, caused great losses to those forces. And those forces, relying on their numerical advantage, constantly besieged the mutant lizards.
"Lynn, start jamming!" I gave the order.
Lynn quickly operated the electronic jamming equipment, and the mutant lizards' movements became even more chaotic. Kevin led the team members to launch an attack from the side. They waved their weapons and rushed towards the mutant lizards.
"Let's go too!" I shouted, and led Tom and the team members towards the inside of the ruins.
In the chaos, we successfully broke through the defense of the mutant lizards and entered the ruins. There was a mysterious atmosphere inside the ruins. We carefully moved towards the place where the treasures were.
Finally, we saw the mountains of treasures. The precious scientific and technological materials and high - level energy crystals emitted a charming light.
"Quick, pack up the things!" I shouted.
The team members quickly got to work and stuffed the treasures into the backpacks they carried. Just as we were about to evacuate, we suddenly heard a burst of intense gunfire outside. It turned out that the surrounding forces had discovered our actions and started chasing us into the ruins.
"Don't panic, everyone. Evacuate according to the plan!" I said calmly.
On our way out, we set up some traps and decoys as planned. When the surrounding forces caught up, they were indeed misled by the traps and decoys and thought that it was the other side that had snatched the treasures. So a fierce conflict broke out among them.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, we successfully left the ruins. When we returned to the base, everyone let out a sigh of relief.
"Captain, we made it this time!" Tom said excitedly.
I looked at the backpacks full of treasures and felt a surge of joy in my heart. "Yes, we made it. But this is just the beginning. We'll face more challenges in the future. However, as long as we unite as one, there's no difficulty we can't overcome."