Just like this time.
When Shawn thought of the Blood Moon, what came to mind was no longer just a headache or trouble.
On the contrary, Shawn even began to look forward to the Blood Moon.
Because every time he survived a Blood Moon, Shawn would experience a leap in level and acquire many rare materials.
This was something ordinary apocalypse missions and searching for supplies couldn't compare to.
Shawn's gaze shifted, focusing all his attention on the three currently unlocked technological traps.
Blade Trap
Its appearance is that of a rusty, black iron windmill blade, with its flat surface facing directly upwards.
Required materials: Wrought Iron, Forged Steel, Mechanical Parts, Electronic Parts, Engine Oil.
System evaluation: This is a powerful tool for defending a city; you just need to add Walkers into it and then stir.
Seeing the end, Shawn shook his head.
The 'Blade Trap' might be a good defensive tool, but killing with traps requires gaining experience, and also needs a skill called 'Advanced Engineer' to be leveled up under the 'Intelligence Sequence'.
Moreover, the 'Blade Trap' required too many materials to manufacture each one, making it unsuitable for the current Prison.
Shawn's gaze continued downwards, looking at the second 'Dart Trap'.
However, when he saw its specific values and required crafting materials, Shawn also excluded it for the same reason.
The 'Dart Trap' would automatically fire darts to kill Walkers once powered.
The darts were too small, the efficiency too low, and the consumption too high.
But it wasn't until he saw the last one, called 'Electric Barrier', that Shawn's eyes lit up.
The data is as follows:
Electric Barrier
Required materials: Wrought Iron, Electronic Parts.
System evaluation: As long as you have two Electric Barriers and connect them with a small wire, hostile units will start kneeling and singing praises to you.
Repair: Can be repaired with Wrought Iron and Electronic Parts.
Electric Barrier
Shawn looked at the data for the 'Electric Barrier' twice, back and forth, and once he confirmed all the data was correct, he immediately decided.
"We'll use the 'Electric Barrier'!"
Low consumption, electrically driven, not a one-hit kill.
And most importantly, a special buff in the seven days to die system—stun.
Previously, when Shawn's strength and attack power were not yet sufficient, he had triggered this buff on Walkers, but later it gradually became a one-shot headshot.
Yes, the buff from the system was also effective on Walkers.
And what powered the 'Electric Barrier' was naturally electricity; stunning with electricity had almost the same effect as stunning with a blow.
It could even slow down the speed of the Corpse Tide's advance, preventing them from surging forward all at once.
Shawn could use hot weapons to output damage from within the Prison.
And pre-arrange 'Electric Barrier' traps outside the Prison to control the movement of the Corpse Tide.
However, after making the decision, Shawn encountered another problem.
"A single pair of electric traps is definitely not enough; the Corpse Tide would just overwhelm them."
"Especially if we want to defend against a Corpse Tide composed of Mutated Corpses, we need multiple layers of defense prepared simultaneously."
"So the question is, where do I get so much electricity?"
Shawn rubbed his chin, a little troubled.
He hadn't expected to go in circles for so long, only to return to the issue of 'energy' in the end.
Ever since the Prison's population exceeded a thousand, the daily energy consumption had significantly increased.
All 12 industrial-grade diesel generators in the Power Generation Room were already running, with their daily operating rate reaching 80%.
And this was only the basic energy needed to maintain the normal operation of a thousand-person Camp.
Even if the diesel generators' power generation efficiency were increased to 100% then, it might not be enough.
Not to mention that the Prison is currently highly dependent on these 12 generators and cannot do without them.
If they were destroyed because of this, it would be a bit counterproductive.
Thinking of this, Shawn took out a cowhide-covered notebook from his backpack, with a large, emphasized red star drawn next to the title in red pen.
"On the Practicality of Infinite Energy for the Prison · First Edition" ★
Below this title, only one sentence was written, followed by two large question marks.
—Is the end of science just boiling water??
Well, Shawn admitted that this area indeed involved a blind spot in his knowledge.
Fortunately, by a strange twist of fate, the Prison had its first researcher, Milton.
Although he wasn't omnipotent, if he could have his wholehearted help, at least the situation would be much better.
So Shawn, clutching the notebook, went to find Milton, who was still in the pasture.
When Shawn found him, he was sitting with his fingers intertwined, resting on his curled-up legs.
Behind his somewhat reflective glasses were Milton's confused and dazed eyes.
Although this was an apocalypse world, and he had successfully survived in this world.
But Milton watched the members of the Prison with smiles on their faces, cheering like they had discovered a treasure as they surrounded the seeds that had grown another segment taller.
Milton suddenly didn't know what his purpose was in existing in this world.
In Woodbury, back then, with the Governor's care, he had his own laboratory and could research Walkers as he pleased.
But with the destruction of Woodbury, his laboratory was completely sealed away.
Perhaps for researchers like him, some things are far more important than life itself.
Sighing, Shawn told him to wait for notification, and Milton patted his bottom, preparing to return to his residence.
But the next second, Shawn's voice once again entered his ears.
Hearing Shawn's call, Milton was startled.
He hadn't expected Shawn to come looking for him again so quickly.
By the time he turned back to see Shawn, Shawn had already arrived in front of him.
His speed was so fast that the dust he kicked up made Milton involuntarily close his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw Shawn standing steadily in front of him, smiling as he looked him up and down.
Milton suddenly felt a chill down his spine and instinctively clutched his chest, retreating backward.
Before he could speak, Shawn grabbed him by the back of his collar with one hand and carried him into the Administrative Building like a little chick.
...
"Wait, you mean... if there's an infinitely burning torch, how can we use it to get infinite energy?!"
Milton sounded like he had heard an interesting question, startled and excited.
Especially when he heard Shawn say: The end of science is boiling water.
He habitually pushed up his sliding glasses, his mind racing.
It wasn't because he couldn't find a solution, but because there were simply too many solutions, and he was troubled about where to even begin explaining.
"Try to keep it simple, something that the Prison's current resources can achieve."
Shawn prompted.
Milton frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly clapped his hands, his expression one of sudden realization.
"I know!"
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