Global Wasteland: Shelter Infinite Upgrade
Chapter 44

Milestone! Return to the Electrical Age

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"Good heavens, the things that the system optimizes are too perverted. If we could reverse engineer the technology to optimize batteries and motors, it would be a major advancement in human scientific development."

Su Mo picked up the crossbow and placed it on the table, his eyes full of curiosity as he looked at the upgraded Electric Crossbow.

The battery problem had not been well resolved until everyone was transported to the wasteland.

Although major manufacturers were frantically adding battery cells and trying to increase the charging speed of batteries,

they still adhered to the principle that the larger the size and weight of the battery, the larger the capacity. No one was willing to invest a lot of money in researching how to make a larger capacity in a smaller volume.

Of course, even if technology were restored to its peak, it would probably take at least several decades to research such a terrifying effect as the system's modification.

In terms of overall color scheme, the crossbow still chose a low-key combination of wood color and black.

The weight has also increased from the previous 4kg to an estimated 9kg.

It was heavy, giving people a great sense of security.

"Fortunately, the system comes with a charging cable, otherwise I would have to go to the trading channel to find a USB charging plug."

Su Mo picked up the wire on the ground and looked around, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

The included 120W Fast Charging Head is more than enough for a 2W milliamp battery.

This wave of 220 Survival Points is a great deal for now!

After examining the structure of the crossbow, Su Mo had a preliminary understanding of how to use the Electric Crossbow.

Before use, you must first press the switch on the electric device. After three seconds of normal power supply, the self-check function will be automatically turned on.

At this time, the Electric Stringer will start working and automatically push the first crossbow bolt in the magazine up.

At the same time, the trigger safety valve will automatically fall, and you can start shooting normally.

The working principle of the Electric Stringer is also very simple. It simulates the way a person strings a bow, with the force provided by a motor to lift the crossbow bolt in the magazine to achieve the purpose of stringing the bow.

"As expected, it's out of power. It seems that the meaning of sending me a charger is to let me charge it!"

After pressing the switch twice, Su Mo complained, but he couldn't hide the joy on his face.

Currently, the base has a Generator and Diesel, so there is no shortage of electricity.

Once the China Shelter Blueprint is in place, he can try to install Electric Wires and install the few broken light bulbs he picked up today to test the effect.

Huff huff!

After releasing the air and connecting the starter motor, the Generator made a roaring vibration as the power on the instrument panel increased.

"Woof!"

Oreo, who was still lying on the ground, feeling sorry for his furry tail that had been burned off, was startled.

He glared at the Generator while lying on the ground! "Don't worry, this is a good thing. If anyone comes to the base in the future, they must protect this!"

After comforting Oreo a few words, Su Mo turned around and went to the place where he put sundries, and took out the power strip he got when he harvested the TV.

When the power strip was connected to the Generator and the indicator light turned red,

at this moment, Su Mo was even moved to tears.

"A great advancement in civilization! I didn't expect that Su Mo would one day be ahead of billions of people, thank the ancestors of the Su family for their blessing."

The realization of electricity not only represents progress in clothing, food, housing, and transportation, and progress in entertainment.

It is also a symbol of strength and a synonym for "safety".

He quickly took the two power supplies and put them away, first connecting the large 400 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery with the special charging cable for the battery.

After a while, after confirming that there was no problem with the output, Su Mo connected the Electric Crossbow to the power.

In the not-so-bright Shelter, two charging red lights flickered, accompanied by the buzzing roar of the Generator.

In these days since coming to the apocalypse, there has never been such peace.

Listening to the familiar noise, Su Mo closed his eyes and lay on the bed, quietly feeling it, and gradually entered a dream.

In the dream, pictures seemed to appear before his dark eyes.

The hot summer.

It was an evening of power outage.

The old men sat at the entrance, engaged in fierce "battles" on their chessboards. The children, for the first time in a long while, didn't have to worry about homework and ran around in the alleys with their toys, their laughter echoing. The adults also stopped their busy work, sitting at their doorsteps to enjoy the cool air, occasionally watching their children and shouting, "Hey, slow down, don't fall!"

A fast-food restaurant owner by the roadside seized the opportunity, pushing out their generator to cook up plate after plate of fragrant stir-fries, attracting customers from the roadside.

A plate of cold dishes, paired with spinach noodles, a bite of noodles, a bite of garlic, a bite of glutinous and fragrant, crispy and refreshing, fatty and lean steamed pork with the aroma of watermelon, the stench of the sewer, "Woof woof woof!"

And Oreo's barking!!!

"You mutt, I just started fantasizing and hadn't even started to get emotional when you interrupted me. You're really something (Emoji.Jpg)"

Su Mo opened his eyes with a hint of helplessness, and when he saw Oreo looking like he was facing a formidable enemy, he immediately put away the smile on his face.

"Someone's coming?"

"Woof!"

"Damn, they're here so fast, what a bunch of bloodhounds!"

Seeing that Oreo had already started to tremble all over, and his black and white eyes were tinged with a hint of blood, Su Mo took a leap towards the generator.

Normally, when a generator loses power, there is a procedure to follow to shut it down. First, close the air switch to cut off the power supply, then reduce the diesel engine from high speed to low speed, letting the machine idle for 3 to 5 minutes, and then turn off the ignition switch. This is better for the machine's maintenance.

But now, there was clearly no time for Su Mo to prepare! The enemy! Had already arrived! There was no indication of running time on the generator. Su Mo could only compare the previous oil storage with the current oil storage of the Diesel Generator, and then calculate by dividing by the power consumption.

One hour and forty-four minutes.

This was the number roughly calculated. Two hours of charging time might not be enough to fully charge the 400 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery of the Electric Crossbow, but it would definitely be enough for an encounter.

He abruptly cut off the air switch and twisted the ignition switch to the end. The rumbling Diesel Generator stopped working.

The Shelter went from noisy to silent again, and even breathing could be heard clearly.

Quickly walking to the Stone Door, Su Mo pressed his ear against it, trying to listen for any movement outside.

Sure enough.

Waves of howls, different from ordinary canines, and low, emotional barks kept coming.

"Damn it, these Kobolds are indeed not stupid. They can even find this place. It seems that if we don't leave them here today, there will be no peace!"

The enemy had already reached the door. Unlike the previous bandits, this time there was no live broadcast to help scout the terrain.

But... Su Mo's gaze fell on a dark, square box placed on the side of the storage room.

It was the big-screen television brought back from the Ruins!

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