My Apocalypse Territory-Chapter 383 - 369: Three Types of Mutant Beasts_2

Chapter 383 -369: Three Types of Mutant Beasts_2

Outside of a delivery port used for feeding the Mutant Beasts, the interior design of the holding cell varied according to the environment of each beast.

Some terrifying-looking crocodile-like beasts were confined within swampy environments abundant in water, where the scales covering their large tails would flick, splattering mud everywhere.

To arrange such a ranch, Tang Yu had truly expended considerable effort. Following several expansions and the input of manpower and materials, as well as custom building modifications, the cost, if converted into Source Crystals, was estimated to exceed two million.

It wasn’t solely to satisfy hunger or attempt to tame beasts that could potentially serve as mounts…The existence of these beasts was itself a huge specimen collection; they held extraordinary significance whether for research or other purposes.

“Mr. Kara, which Mythical Beast do you think could be tamed into a mount? I hope to establish a cavalry corps with a size of no less than three hundred,” Tang Yu expressed his wish.

Kara looked around, touching here and there, quickly surveying the beasts held deeper within the ranch.

A total of fifty-eight types, most ranging from Second-tier to Fifth Tier, with only three beasts above the Sixth Layer.

There was a decent number of them, but not many were suitable for Awakeners to ride into battle with nearly equal strength.

Kara focused on three types.

One was a canine-type beast, larger than a lion in stature. Its fur, edges, and lines outlined an explosive sense of powerful beauty, exuding unparalleled dominance.

Tang Yu named this beast a Warg, a Fifth Tier Peak in strength, with only one specimen. He had previously been quite optimistic about this beast, but the Warg appeared very proud. When first captured, it showed a stance as if it would rather die than take a bite of human food.

Eventually, the Warg couldn’t resist the temptation of delicious food; however, its wild nature was difficult to tame, and any approach would provoke significant hostility.

The second type, an equine beast, was a size larger than an ordinary horse with mane like burning flames, looking incredibly flamboyant. Its strength was at the Fourth Layer, and he named it the Fire Fierce Horse.

The third type, to Tang Yu’s surprise, was an avian creature. It possessed yellow feathers and was slightly larger than the egg-laying Mutated Chicken named Huang. It had short wings, unable to fly, but what caught the eye were its elongated neck and sturdy, powerful chicken-like legs.

This avian beast had not caught his attention before and had not yet had the chance to be named.

“The Warg has strong aggressiveness and innate combat prowess,” Kara paused before continuing, “To tame it as a mount will require the Knight and me to work together. Only then will a tamed Warg follow commands and coordinate seamlessly with the rider.”

“But the Warg’s wild nature is strong; taming it will take a relatively long time.”

He then moved to the iron bars holding the second beast, “The Fire Fierce Horse is relatively weaker in strength, but equine beasts are naturally suitable for riding and easier to tame. Riders can more easily develop a bond with the horse.”

“This avian creature,” Kara pondered for a while, “seems not to be highly aggressive…”

The yellow-feathered bird and the Mutated Chicken were somewhat similar, with the former being stronger. However, unlike the Mutated Chicken, which pecked frantically at the iron bars, it only made a ‘gurgle gurgle’ warning sound when humans approached.

“But after observing, I’ve found this bird seemingly has exceptional leaping ability, as well as excellent speed, explosive power, and endurance, making it suitable as a mount for long-distance travel.”

Tang Yu was also observing.

He may not understand beasts as well as Kara, but his insight was not lacking.

The bird’s leg area, bare of dense feathers, was a dark grey. Its claws and connected legs were hugely robust and powerful. If the yellow bird stood at around 2.8 meters tall, then its lower limbs accounted for at least 1.6 meters, truly a ‘long-legged’ creature.

Below the neck were all legs.

Such a structure ensured the beast’s explosive and jumping power; as Kara said, besides its inability to fly, it was almost suited for any terrain.

A very excellent mount.

Combining all of the yellow bird’s characteristics, Tang Yu decided to name it Land Bird.

Warg, Fire Fierce Horse, Land Bird—these were the three creatures Kara had selected as suitable mounts.

Besides the two Fire Fierce Horses, the Warg and the Land Bird each only had one specimen, obviously far from enough to meet the needs of forming a Cavalry Corps.

Tang Yu called over the ranch manager and after some inquiries, quickly learned about the origins of these three beasts.

Members of the Investigation Corps had captured them during their expeditions in the outside world.

However, the notebook held by the manager did not record the capture locations of these three beasts.

Frowning, Tang Yu turned to a nearby Awakener from the Guardian Corps on duty and motioned him over.

The Awakener hurried over.

“Get me a few Squadron leaders from the Investigation Corps…”

…

The Investigation Corps generally operated in squadrons of twenty-five members in the field.

With records from the ranch manager, it was found that the third, fifth, and twelfth squadrons were the ones who discovered and captured the three beasts.

Among them, Squadron Three and Squadron Twelve were not at the Sanctuary and were temporarily out of contact.

The captain of Squadron Five quickly arrived, and after looking at the Fire Fierce Horses, he reminisced, “We should have caught these two horses somewhere in the north, near the provincial border, the exact location…”

He scratched his head, obviously uncertain.

Tang Yu expressed understanding. After the apocalypse, the terrain had changed dramatically, with mountain ridges crisscrossed and lush trees concealing the roads, making it easy for Awakeners venturing far from the Sanctuary to get lost in the complex wilderness.

However, the squadron leader insisted that the Fire Fierce Horses had been captured only a few days ago, and that the area shouldn’t have changed much, believing he could still recognize it.

“If that’s the case,” Tang Yu pondered for a moment and then looked at the squadron leader, “take your team and head to the area where the Fire Fierce Horses were found… Kara, come along as well.”

Among the three types of Mutant Beasts, only the Fire Fierce Horses had two specimens found, which greatly increased the likelihood that they belonged to a herd.

Tang Yu couldn’t contain his eagerness and decided to act immediately, unwilling to miss any opportunity to find a herd of Fire Fierce Horses.

Although the Fire Fierce Horses were less powerful in combat compared to the Wargs, and less adaptable to various terrains than the Land Birds, their ease of being tamed and suitability for charging alongside Knights to enhance the effectiveness of Combat Skills was their greatest advantage.

Combat power was less important… any member of the Corps could easily kill a Fifth Tier Peak Mutant Beast.

Tang Yu was most optimistic about the Fire Fierce Horses.

He also had no intention of giving up on the other two types of Mutant Beasts… Wargs were likely not solitary creatures, and Land Birds were more uncertain, but with Squadrons Three and Twelve still missing, he could not determine their exact locations.

“From now on, all information about Mutant Beasts must include the location where they were found, as well as detailed conditions during their capture.”

After this reminder, Tang Yu and Kara, along with a few others, left the ranch.

…

In the mountains.

Floating Airship docking platform.

Tang Yu, accompanied by Kara, arrived here, with Nancy, the Territory’s martial force’s part-time Bodyguard No. 1, following behind.

To quickly reach the area where the Fire Fierce Horses were found and facilitate the subsequent capture and transport of the beasts, he decided to deploy the strategic-level weapon, the Floating Airship.

Mali Country’s Sail, which had been transporting goods to Sea View Sanctuary two days prior and was still away because it needed to transport the traded minerals and herbs back, had not yet returned.

At this moment, on the empty platform, the second Floating Airship “Flying Fish” was docked, along with the last airship that was in the process of assembly.

Once the three Floating Airships were completed, most of the rare materials that had been accumulated in the Territory’s warehouse for months were declared depleted, and recent trade lists with Jing City and other Sanctuaries like Sea View emphasized materials needed for the manufacture of Floating Airships.

Far off in the Yangtze River Delta, Shay and others had already begun their plundering plans and had harvested plenty of mineral materials.

Such as Cloud Pattern Stone, Black Iron Wood, Star Pattern Steel, and so on.

…

“Squadrons Five, Six, Seven, and Eight of the Second Brigade of the Investigation Corps are all assembled, awaiting orders from the Commander.”

“Follow me.”

Kong nodded and boarded the Floating Airship.

A brigade, totaling 93 Awakeners (those poached by the Air Force Special Combat Group had not yet been replaced), with their equipment neatly donned, followed and boarded the airship.

Tang Yu stood at the bow of the Floating Airship, arms folded, gazing down at the ant-like busy survivors and Puppets.

Seeing the personnel were all present, he said faintly, “Set sail.”

The captain took command.

With a gentle “hum” of activation, the Rune Array powered up, and the Floating Airship slowly ascended, then after a moment, began to accelerate toward the target location.

…

Drifting clouds retreated towards the back.

The Floating Airship “Flying Fish” flew for approximately an hour before reaching the northern part of Tiannan Province, near the border with the neighboring province.

After lowering their flying altitude and circling the nearby area a few times, the twenty or so Awakeners of Squadron Five, perched on the edge of the deck, scrutinized carefully and finally confirmed, after more than half an hour, the area they had previously operated in.

(End of Chapter 1+1=2)