Doomsday: I Build a Space Fleet

Chapter 29 Level 1 Engine

When the vehicle reached the edge of the known road section, Lorraine gradually reduced its speed.

"Tengu, launch the drone and send it forward 500 meters to conduct reconnaissance."

After giving the instructions to the Heavenly Dog, Lorraine said to Ouyang Nian, "There are still more than 20 kilometers of unknown road ahead. Keep a close eye on the footage transmitted by the drone."

Ouyang Nian, who was standing on the side of the car, waved to indicate that he understood, and then focused intently on the image transmitted through the eyepiece.

Lorraine maintained a speed of around 40 kilometers per hour to ensure ample time to handle any emergencies.

The journey was uneventful, and Lorraine and her group arrived safely near an industrial park.

Lorraine stopped the car, took out her data tablet, opened the map, and together with Ouyang Nian, determined their location and destination.

"You haven't gone the wrong way, this is the place. It seems that they have integrated these factories into an industrial park for convenience."

After comparing the surrounding buildings, the two confirmed that the factory they were looking for was inside the park, but the map did not record the changes in the area.

After confirming through the intelligence system that the zombie invasion would take 1 day and 8 hours, Lorraine entered the industrial park with peace of mind.

The closest factory to the park entrance is the motor manufacturing plant.

"Should we loot this factory first, or go straight for the engine?"

"You go search for factories first, and I'll look around for a map of this industrial park."

"Let the Tengu accompany you inside; your outfit won't be very practical in there."

"OK," Ouyang Nian said, leading Tiangou quietly into the factory.

Lorraine vaguely remembered seeing a large iron plate, which looked like a map, stuck in the grass on the side when she drove in.

"Listen, let's go back to the entrance and take a look."

After saying that, Lorraine jogged toward the entrance.

Sure enough, Lorraine saw an iron map stuck in the grass next to the entrance.

To confirm the location of the gas turbine, Lorraine opened the intelligence system while looking at the map.

Unexpectedly, a red dot appeared on the map in front of him. Lorraine looked up and saw an arrow pointing into the distance on the information system.

Just as Lorraine was about to turn off the intelligence system, she saw the words "warning" in red on the system.

[Due to individual influences, the countdown to the alien zombie invasion has begun to accelerate.]

The countdown on the system was ticking faster and faster, and combined with the system's prompts, it was highly likely that the alien zombies were hiding in this wasteland to the north.

Lorraine recalled the many unusual things about Ouyang Nian. Combining these two points, Lorraine arrived at a terrifying conclusion.

Animal-type zombies, because they are not fully zombified, still possess certain biological instincts and are affected by Ouyang Nian's own aura.

As for the beetles, these alien zombies are not affected by Ouyang Nian, and are even attracted by Ouyang Nian's special characteristics.

"I should have come myself." Lorraine punched his own leg.

"No, there's still time. Conflict is inevitable. Take the first-stage engine and electric motor first, then get back to the ship and run away as soon as possible."

"Tengu, launch the drones, establish a communication channel, and connect to the ship's AI."

"Received. The drone has taken off and is expected to complete the information channel setup in 5 minutes."

"Ouyang Nian, have you found a suitable motor yet?"

As Lorraine ran toward the truck, she contacted Ouyang Nian.

"We found a few. What's wrong?" Ouyang Nian asked, somewhat puzzled.

Lorraine hurriedly asked, "Is that enough to complete the conversion of the cargo ship?"

"It's enough, but not too much redundant."

"I'll push the cart up and come find you right away."

Lorraine had already run to the truck, unloaded two flatbed trucks from the trailer, and rushed into the workshop.

"Hey!" Ouyang Nian called out to Luo Lin as he ran into the workshop.

As Ouyang Nian secured the motor to the cart, he asked, "What happened?"

"I just saw a layer of black on the ground in the distance from the drone's view, and it's still getting closer. It's probably beetles coming this way."

Lorraine combined the information provided by the system with the footage he had just seen from the drone's perspective and told Ouyang Nian in concise language.

"Should we evacuate now?"

"No, I've found the engine's location," Lorraine said firmly.

"Furthermore, I have already had Tengu set up an information channel, so we should be able to contact the ship soon."

Just then, the message from the Tengu came in.

"Commander, the information channel has been established and the shipboard intelligence is now online."

[Captain, please issue your orders.]

"First, build a simple sliding track on the cargo ship to move the containers from the front half to the back half."

"Second, confirm the status of the two support drones and be ready to take off and provide support at any time."

The command has been received and is expected to complete in 30 minutes.

The support drones are fully charged and ready to take off at any time, with a strike radius of 15 kilometers.

"Tengu, drone, find a high point to land, use all battery power to maintain communication channels."

"receive."

After Lorraine finished giving the order, Ouyang Nian had already pushed the cart next to the truck.

Lorraine helped Ouyang Nian secure the two flatbed carts, each loaded with motors, to the trailer.

After confirming that Ouyang Nian was standing firmly on the trailer, Luo Lin stepped on the gas and sped towards the factory indicated by the arrow.

A screeching sound rang out, and before the car had even come to a complete stop, Ouyang Nian had already jumped out and rushed towards the warehouse.

Seeing the locked main gate, Ouyang Nian kicked open the small, locked door next to it.

As soon as Ouyang Nian entered the warehouse, he saw a container labeled "gas turbine" on a forklift, and a zombie trapped on the forklift.

"Bang bang!" Lorraine fired two shots into the forklift driver's head, then prepared to start the forklift.

Ouyang Nian, relying on his immense strength, disconnected the electric elevator and used the spare winch to raise the tightly closed door.

Lorraine drove the forklift out of the warehouse and placed the engine on the trailer.

Ouyang Nian flipped over and ran out of the warehouse, helping Luo Lin securely fasten the container to the trailer.

At this point, the faint sound of dense beetle flapping wings could be heard.

Seeing that Ouyang Nian, Tiangou, and Diting were already secured on the trailer, Luo Lin didn't hesitate any longer and sped off.

"Arrived at the location of Drone Number One. Drone Number One has taken off."

Tengu controlled the drone to keep pace with the truck, but turned the view to the rear.

"Wow, quite a lot." Ouyang Nian was shocked as he looked at the dark mass behind him.

Lorraine glanced at the intelligence system and said, "Is it possible that this is just an advance team?"

"That's certainly true."

Looking at the beetles not too far away, Lorraine thought he could take the container of materials parked at the station with him.

"Ouyang Nian, can you drive?"

"I can put the seat away, but what do you want to do?"

Ouyang Nian felt that Lorraine was going to do something dangerous.

"When we get to the station, I'll stop the car. You take this load and load it onto the ship."

"You're insane!"

"I'm very clear-headed. I don't know when I'll be able to get such abundant materials again if I miss this opportunity. Besides, the beetles are relatively far away, and the two support drones on the ship can take off at any time."

"Two shots will buy me time to bring everything back. If you're worried about me, go back and send 30 reinforcements."

"You're absolutely insane!"

Seeing Lorraine jump out of the driver's seat, Ouyang Nian had no choice but to carry out his orders.

"Tengu will stay and help." He then drove back to the dock.