Chapter 524: Section 311: Two-Person Strategy Discussion
Zi Di nodded, “This is indeed a good method, we can do this.”
“But I have to tell everyone some bad news.”
“The efficiency of the Divine Artifact ‘Mermaid’s Fairy Tale’ in producing Pearl Bubbles has been getting lower and lower. Clearly, the Divine Power stored in the artifact has been consumed by us a lot.”
“We need to economize and not squander it.”
“Of course, I agree to use it in this situation.”
“However, this method is not foolproof.”
“Hua Tang might not discover those surveillance puppets, but his stealth skills are so superb that our investigator’s alchemy puppets won’t detect him either.”
“Triggering traps is feasible, if Hua Tang comes, we will certainly catch him off guard.”
Most people agreed with this plan, however, Fat Tongue, who had always fully supported Zi Di, shook his head.
He offered a different opinion.
“If we discover that Hua Tang has sneaked in, do we really want to expose him?”
“The opponent is a Golden Level assassin, with a legendary reputation in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom. Even if we discover him, what can we do about him?”
“Can we really keep him here? Those City Lords, all those powerhouses, haven’t been able to keep him, can we?”
“My suggestion is: if Hua Tang only comes to steal some equipment and alchemy materials, then he is likely requested by Teng Donglang to teach us a profound lesson.”
“We should just let him, and pretend we never noticed him from start to finish.”
“It doesn’t mean we are giving up on dealing with him! This is merely a strategy, we need time to grow stronger, don’t we?”
The crowd went silent.
Fat Tongue’s seemingly cowardly suggestion unexpectedly received Zong Ge’s endorsement.
Zong Ge then expressed his true thoughts: “If we expose and break the existence of a Golden Level assassin, then my flagship, our dock will turn into a battlefield.”
“No matter how we fare in the end, our losses will definitely be huge.”
“Perhaps not a single one of our ships will survive, and the mercenaries will suffer heavy casualties.”
The crowd was silent again.
Zong Ge’s words made sense.
Zong Ge continued, “In fact, we can consider a different angle for setting traps.”
“We can’t start a battle on our ships, can’t use this place as a battlefield.”
“According to our current defensive measures, anyone who can break in must be a master.”
“Trigger-type Magic Traps, actually reveal our weaknesses. Because they ignite conflicts and let the battle commence here.”
“Instead, why not be bold and not set such traps at all!”
“We can use tracking devices. Apply Deception and Disguise Skill, Anti-Intelligence Prophecy Skill to it.”
“We can deliberately place some valuables, especially in the cabin, to attract Hua Tang to steal.”
“There’s a high chance he will take the tracking device.”
“According to the intelligence we have collected, every time Hua Tang commits a crime, he takes extra loot.”
“With dual-art deception, even he will find it hard to notice.”
“After he leaves, we can use the tracking device to find his exact location and encircle him.”
“That way the battle won’t take place at the docks.”
“Most importantly, we still have allies.”
“If the Snowbird Port’s City Lord is truly against the Saber Gang, he will take action.”
After Zong Ge finished, Sanda immediately praised, adding, “As expected of Lord Zong Ge!”
Zi Di also nodded, “Great plan! We can even use this to gauge the true intentions of the City Lord.”
The Dragon-man youth fell into contemplation.
He was initially surprised to hear Zong Ge agree with Fat Tongue.
Yet after hearing Zong Ge’s full opinion, he couldn’t help but think, “This is the Zong Ge I know.”
Zong Ge’s plan, like his personality, had a military tough-as-nails quality.
Seeing the Dragon-man youth hesitating, Zong Ge saw through his thoughts and said to him, “You have to understand one thing.”
“We can’t guard against a Golden Level thief. Especially someone like Hua Tang.”
“I know what you’re worried about.”
“You’re scared that he comes to assassinate us, and without trigger-type Magic Traps, we’ll hardly notice him.”
“If he’s not just stealing but also aims to assassinate us, then let him try!”
“Even if we use trigger-type Magic Traps and discover him early, what then? He can withdraw temporarily.”
“We can detect him once, stop him once or twice, but can we stop him a third or fourth time?”
“According to the intelligence we’ve gathered, even if he triggers a trap, with Hua Tang’s capabilities, he could still kill the vast majority of people.”
“Hua Tang also encountered a hidden trap; he didn’t notice it and triggered the alarm. That’s just what he did: if once didn’t work, then twice, three times. He knew that prolonged defenses would eventually fail; the maximum number of times he tried was three. So far, there hasn’t been a target he couldn’t assassinate.”
“Our strength is much weaker compared to the strong figures and leaders mentioned in the intelligence.”
“Since it’s a case of the weak striking against the strong, how can we not take some risks?”
“If someone among us, myself included, were to unfortunately sacrifice their life, it would be a worthy death. Wouldn’t it be good for those who remain to seek revenge for him?”
At last, Zong Ge stared at the Dragon-man youth and questioned, “As a leader, you are very responsible, but do not let this sense of responsibility overwhelm you. Can you guarantee the safety of everyone’s life? Can you make such a promise? You need to recognize the limits of your abilities.”
“Therefore, be mentally prepared—on this path to redemption, there will be sacrifices among us.”
“Who can guarantee that we will definitely live to see the moment of success?”
“Sacrifice is not important; what is essential is that the sacrifice has value.”
“We cannot die in vain!”
Zong Ge’s words were forceful and poignant, uncovering the biggest burden in the heart of the Dragon-man youth.
The Dragon-man youth fell into a long silence.
He reflected on himself: could he really make such guarantees himself? Could he ensure the safety of every team member’s life?
Certainly not.
Because he was only a Silver Level fighter.
And the environment he was in was much more complex than Mysterious Monster Island, and the adversaries he faced were far more formidable than the man-made magical beasts.
Had this psychological burden caused him to hesitate in his decisions and actions?
Yes.
The Dragon-man youth had to admit this.
He knew that Zong Ge’s plan was correct.
Because this plan could truly solve the problem.
Using two Spells combined with Trigger-type Magic Traps wouldn’t solve a dilemma like the one presented by Hua Tang.
Zong Ge’s plan, however, had more potential.
Eventually, the Dragon-man youth looked up, sighed deeply, and said, “I am too weak!”
Then, he turned to look at the people around him.
“We are all too weak!”
“Indeed, pursuing one’s own strength is the right path.”
The Dragon-man youth accepted Zong Ge’s plan.
But he still asked for the opinions of others on this plan.
Lan Zao was the first to express: “I will follow your lordship to the death!”
Big guy was the next to speak, “I’ll listen to dad.”
Sanda then looked at Zong Ge, “Lord Zong Ge’s plan is the best, and I am willing to execute it.”
Zi Di glanced at the Dragon-man youth.
Now that Cang Xu was not around, she understood the Dragon-man youth best, knowing his long-term plans for the team.
The Dragon-man youth intended to share the secret of the Blood Core, the more allies established, the better.
And the current survivors were natural allies.
Now, it was even more important to unite them against the common enemy, to deepen mutual identification through repeated life-and-death cooperation.
Zi Di said, “I have no objections.”
Seeing Zi Di express her stance made Fat Tongue hesitate for a moment; he was more worried about Zi Di than himself.
If possible, Fat Tongue was willing to take on a more risky position, even acting as bait if it ensured Zi Di’s safety.
However, Fat Tongue knew it was not possible and understood that moments like this were crucial.
Fat Tongue then expressed his approval.
Bai Ya clenched his fists subconsciously; as a young person influenced by the atmosphere, he excitedly said, “Haven’t we just come through this way all along? Have we become cowards since leaving Mysterious Monster Island? That’s certainly not possible.”
Seeing that most people agreed, Mu Ban nodded in agreement.
Queshan’s face was a bit pale, the last to express stance.
The Dragon-man youth saw her expression and comforted, “If you don’t want to take risks, you can find a chance to go back to the Deep Sea Monster Fish, it should be safe there.”
“Let’s not force ourselves, this treatment applies to everyone present.”
The Dragon-man youth said this, trying not to look at Zi Di.
Yet Zi Di felt touched, looking at the side face of the Dragon-man youth, her lips curled into a slight smile.
But the Dragon-man youth’s words made Queshan firm up her decision and agree with the plan.
Two heads are better than one.
Eventually, everyone agreed to Zong Ge’s strategy.