Chapter 628: Chapter 628: Three Strategies_1 Chapter 628: Chapter 628: Three Strategies_1 “…It really does sound like a suggestion you would make!”
Fu Qian’s words successfully made the bookstore even quieter at dusk.
Even after steeling himself for a considerable time, Chief Yuan still lapsed into a long silence before letting out a sigh of reflection.
“Unfortunately, though Ember’s behavior is indeed abnormal, it can’t be absolutely confirmed as his problem.”
“Why do we need to confirm it’s his problem?”
Fu Qian asked, a look of surprise on his face.
“We just need to kill him, that’s all.”
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“Grantham currently poses a safety threat as an entity and refuses to communicate; naturally, it should be dealt with as a whole.”
“Leaders need to think about the bigger picture.”
“If you really don’t want to kill Ember, then it doesn’t matter if we switch to someone else.”
“Whomever it is, as long as they’re a key figure, the outcome will be the same.”
“Our goal is just to make them realize that you really would kill someone because of their little maneuvers, hence they would reconsider the gains and losses.”
“…No, it’s still not good, the risk is too high!”
After an even longer silence, Yuan Shan’s neck seemed as though it had rusted but in the end, she shook her head.
“Oh? So you believe this is a world without high risks?”
Fu Qian tilted his head towards the window with a suggestive pout.
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“Of course, this is the last resort.”
Seeing that Chief Yuan was wordless but resolute, Fu Qian sighed and continued speaking.
“Oh? Do you have other suggestions?”
Yuan Shan’s eyes immediately brightened.
“Who are you looking down on? A qualified strategist always has three levels of suggestions: top, middle, and bottom as their standard template,” Fu Qian huffed.
“I’ve already talked about the last resort: we kill Ember without further discussion, but unfortunately, you seem to not accept that.”
“Sorry, I indeed find that hard to accept, let’s change it.”
“Then there’s the middle course of action: make the people of Grantham believe you would kill Ember.”
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“And the best course of action?”
“The best course? Wait for reinforcements to arrive, do your utmost to stay alert, and meanwhile, pray that nothing goes wrong.”
“…Why would that be the best course!”
Yuan Shan, who had been full of anticipation, was left gaping after hearing this.
“Because it’s the most unassailable approach, isn’t it? It doesn’t require taking any risks.”
“Even if something really goes wrong later, you just need to sigh and say, ‘We should have done something, but alas, it’s too late now.’
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“If I had to choose, I’d rather go with the middle course.”
After yet another prolonged silence, Yuan Shan let out a breath.
Clearly, she couldn’t accept doing nothing and just waiting for the fire to be put out.
“Not surprising, the middle course is often the choice of most people,” said Fu Qian with an I-told-you-so expression.
“So what method do you think we should use to make them believe I would really kill someone?”
Once the strategy was decided, Yuan Shan quickly started to plan.
“Don’t be ridiculous, you need me to teach you that too?”
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“You haven’t had dinner yet, right?”
It turned out that human potential is limitless, as Yuan Shan spoke again just half a minute later.
“Hmm.”
“Shall I take you somewhere for a meal?”
“Sure.”
Facing Chief Yuan’s expectant gaze, Fu Qian graciously accepted the suggestion.
“Then it’s settled!”
Seeing Fu Qian agree so quickly, Yuan Shan’s face relaxed slightly.
Even a fool could see that Su Gao was now completely deferential to the said leader, and since Fu Qian had agreed, she was almost certain not to refuse.
“That settles it, then. I’ll come to pick you up later.”
Worried that Fu Qian might change his mind, Yuan Shan gave a slight nod to Su Gao beside her and prepared to leave directly.
“Any other suggestions?”
“…Yes.”
Fu Qian pondered for a moment.
“Are you really not going to consider a different strategy?”
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Without saying a word, Yuan Shan turned and left.
“Is it really an issue with Ember?”
Watching Yuan Shan walk away, Su Gao turned her head back with a hint of doubt in her voice.
“Such a high-risk action taken by an organization that is extremely hierarchical, it is highly likely that this Demigod is implicated.”
Fu Qian knew why she was asking and stared at her with amber-colored eyes and a cheerful grin.
“Relax, why would the leader choose a bad strategy?”
“That is a choice that only people like us could possibly make…”
“Hmm…”
Not minding being categorized by Fu Qian, Su Gao smiled faintly and continued to read her book.
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So, the significance of a good reference book is immense!
The bookstore returned to tranquility, and Fu Qian lounged on the recliner casually tapping his fingers on his notes.
Speaking of which, the notes on the Progenitor of the Blood Clan actually revealed another matter.
The characteristic of the notes is that they can only identify targets that have been recorded by it, so the Progenitor must have “seen” it or achieved contact with it in a similar manner.
In other words, Annalise definitely existed.
If She had not appeared since the end of the Mythic Era, then these notes are at least a thing that has traversed ages.
Therefore, this item truly is fated to be mine, and it’s impossible to give it back.
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“It’s not quite what I imagined. I thought we would drive straight into some castle.”
Stepping off Yuan Shan’s car and looking at the manor before him, Fu Qian frowned.
This place isn’t even much bigger than where the Salon was held today.
“Do you really think a castle is a livable place?”
Yuan Shan, acting as the driver, glanced at him with annoyance.
“This is Grantham’s private residence in Shangjing; he has warmly invited us to dine together.”
“Those of the Bloodline Clan like to live alone due to their style.”
“I see.”
“Although only Grantham lives here, the other places nearby–”
Yuan Shan gestured around.
“Gulad’s men are basically scattered around.”
Hmm.
This I am aware of, as the Salon I attended today wasn’t far from here.
But Yuan Shan specifically mentioning this probably means that any action taken here needs to be swift and decisive, otherwise more and more could join the fray–right?
“Chief Yuan.”
As they talked, someone had already come out to greet them.
Tall and lean, with a pale complexion, the suit was impeccably tailored.
This person-in-charge for Gulad in Shangjing looked quite young.
And unlike his inherently arrogant kinsmen, his manner was far more grounded.
“Mr. Fang, Miss Su.”
After greeting Yuan Shan, and taking a few seconds to identify, Grantham didn’t hide his knowledge of the two people’s backgrounds, greeting them earnestly.
“It’s an honor to meet you for the first time.”
“Everything has been arranged. Please, come in.”
As he spoke, the man elegantly gestured an invitation and led the way ahead.
A group of pompous Bloodline Clan members, and yet the spokesperson in Shangjing was so different in style, it was quite interesting.
Fu Qian glanced at Yuan Shan, understanding why her assessment of him was quite favorable.