Reboot: Mechanic

Three days had passed since Shi Tian had immersed himself in crafting the Claymore Mines. In those three days, the once tranquil wilderness had been transformed into a realm of chaos and turmoil.

The Gilaso variants, now in the midst of their monstrous wave, proved to be more formidable than ever. They surged forth with unrelenting aggression, wreaking havoc on anything in their path. Safe Holds that had once stood strong were now reduced to rubble, and the landscape bore the scars of their onslaught.

The casualties had continued to rise, although at a slower pace compared to the initial shock of the monster wave. People had grown more cautious and vigilant, having learned firsthand the lethal capabilities of these creatures. 

Preparedness had become key, and survivors had become adept at strategizing and utilizing whatever means they had to fight back.

The atmosphere was tense, a constant battle between humanity and the Gilaso variants. 

The wilderness echoed with the sounds of clashes, both mechanical and physical. The skies were often lit with flashes of energy weapons and explosions, while the ground bore witness to desperate hand-to-hand combat and ingenious traps.

Amidst the chaos, different groups had formed makeshift alliances, recognizing that unity was their greatest strength against this formidable enemy. Fighters from various backgrounds and walks of life now fought side by side, driven by a shared goal – survival. 

The once clear boundaries of factions and rivalries had blurred, replaced by a common cause.

While the wilderness was still embroiled in chaos, with people constantly having to defend the safe holds, supplies continuously came from Gearits City.

Within those supplies were the newly modified Claymore Mines, produced by none other than Shi Tian.

Back in Gearits City, which remained untouched by the monstrous wave, Shi Tian worked diligently on his workbench within the apartment complex owned by the Crimson Mage. 

The air was thick with the scent of metal and oil, and the rhythmic hum of machinery provided an oddly comforting backdrop to the turmoil outside.

The Claymore Mines were taking shape under his skilled hands. Each mine was a masterpiece of mechanics, designed to respond to the presence of the Gilaso variants with deadly precision.

"That's another Claymore Mine done." Shi Tian wiped off the sweat on his forehead. He placed the Claymore Mine neatly on a crate. Each crate contained 10 Claymore Mines, and he had a total of five crates beside him. 

Although they were obligated to send these traps to the frontline in the wilderness, he was still getting quite a hefty payment for it. Each crate was worth at least 20,000 Eons, a great markup from their initial selling price. 

A single Claymore Mine previously sold for 1000 Eons each, but thanks to the crisis, it can now be sold for 2000 Eons each. 

Some might call them black-hearted for raising prices despite humanity being in danger, but that was just how life was. 

Did they think the people who fought in the frontline were doing it out of goodwill?

What a joke! 

They were obviously doing it for money, otherwise, why would they risk their life? If Gearits City were to be ruined because of the monster wave, then these people would simply retreat to other cities. 

It was not like Gearits City was the only safe fortress in the world. 

As he paused to catch his breath, Shi Tian's gaze shifted to the nearby screen displaying the live broadcast of the ongoing battle in the wilderness. The images were transmitted by specialized drones, capturing the relentless struggle between humanity and the Gilaso variants.

"The inner layer of District B is under siege now," Shi Tian murmured to himself, his brows furrowing as he absorbed the unfolding events. 

The monster wave had inched perilously close to District B, a testament to the dire situation. Normally, such waves were detected and suppressed in the outer districts, but this time was different.

These Gilaso variants were able to conceal themselves from the surveillance, causing massive damage until it was a bit too late to suppress. 

With the turmoil outside, the importance of the Claymore Mines was undeniable. Each device represented a potential turning point in the battle, a means to level the playing field against the formidable Gilaso variants.

As for how he knew the Claymore Mines proved to be a wonder, the scene from the broadcast just showcased the might of the Claymore Mines.

Just now, hundreds of Gilaso variants had stepped into the vicinity of the Claymore Mines, creating a chain of explosions as they succumbed to their death. 

Shi Tian was expressionless as he watched the broadcast in which the sky was turning into a cloud of black smoke, engulfing the atmosphere. 

Shaking his head, he then wiped his hands on a cloth before resuming his work. 

Despite the chaos and turmoil outside, he remained steadfast. His creations were his contribution to the fight, and would definitely earn him merits. 

If it wasn't for the benefits, then he wouldn't be working hard either. 

As his hands began soldering some metals, his Cellos device made a notification sound.

Given his hands were still occupied and unable to go to it, Shi Tian turned on the voice command to demand it speak the text messages.

The Cellos Device read the text message word for word. 

"Text message from Mary… Nathan, our Optic Mech has just received more orders from Commander Theobold. The Five Families simultaneously sponsored us to create more Claymore Mines to assist in the frontline. The payment would be the same, but they will now send materials to us." 

Hearing the text, Shi Tian wasn't a bit surprised that they would receive more demands for the Claymore Mines.

Those higher-ups were probably staring at the broadcast screen and saw the prowess of the Claymore Mines, able to suppress hundreds of Gilaso variants simultaneously. 

If they were no fools, then it was a given that they would wish to utilize more of it. 

After all, it was more cost-effective than having to commission mercenaries and other people to fight on their behalf. 

'At this rate, I might be overloaded.' Shi Tian exclaimed inwardly, knowing that he alone would not be enough to meet the demands.