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Chapter 2147 A Surprise
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Ironskull quickly delivered the exciting news. “Reporting to Your Holiness, the Five Poison Sect has fully retreated! We have 33 soldiers poisoned, 7 lightly injured, and zero fatalities! We climinated over 400 enemies!”
This performance marked a resounding victory for the Wolf Warrior Unit. The casualty ratio was outstanding.
However, Mackenzie remained uneasy.
The Five Poison Sect came and went freely, evading even Eve’s reconnaissance drones. Their ability to withdraw and vanish in the vast snowy mountains raised significant concerns. They couldn’t afford to let their guard down for even a moment.
She needed to discuss strategies with Magnus.
“Mrs. Lowe, I’ve studied the geographical features of the Serpent Lair, and continuous mountains and dense forests surround it. The Five Poison Sect’s main base is likely in this area.
“The cult has operated here for over a century. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if they’ve built numerous traps and secret passages. Their sudden retreat and concealment suggest they have plenty of pre–prepared hideouts.
“They’re definitely still nearby, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack!”
Magnus‘ analysis perfectly matched Mackenzie’s concerns. Yet, one thing still puzzled her. “Why did they suddenly retreat and hide? What are they planning?”
Magnus confidently grinned and replied, “To kill! They’ve realized they can’t win in a large–scale confrontation, so they’ll resort to guerrilla warfare and underground tactics. However, they do hold a few advantages over us.”
“Quick, tell me!” Mackenzie knew Magnus‘ penchant for suspense, so she urged him impatiently.
Surprisingly, Magnus didn’t delay this time. With a smirk, he explained, “First, they have the advantage of the terrain. So, they’ll heavily rely on the geography and environment to fight us.
“Second, they have several powerful leaders, including the mysterious Saint Queen. Their top–tier combatants outnumber ours. I’d adopt a strategy of targeting key figures–assassinating two specific individuals if I were them.”
Mackenzie was briefly stunned.
Magnus didn’t specify the two targets as usual but chuckled and added, “I’ve already gone into hiding. So don’t panic if I occasionally lose contact. Mrs. Lowe, you’d better employ strategies or even a clever decoy tactic. Figure out the details on your own.”
Being a sharp woman, Mackenzie immediately understood his meaning.
Still, the twists and turns of this war had truly exceeded her expectations.
“Mrs. Lowe, the key now is to capture the Serpent Lair. Establishing a foothold there will significantly improve our situation!”
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Magnus continued, “You can direct the main force to support our vanguard and leave another contingent outside the stronghold for backup if needed.”
“Okay!” Following Magnus‘ advice, Mackenzie left the command center under Rhett’s protection, hiding her whereabouts.
Meanwhile, Magnus ended the conversation, and Hatti smugly said, “Magnus, I’ve finished the item. What do you think?”
The others, including Laura and Claudette, couldn’t help but marvel. The craftsmanship of the Four Beauties was no exaggeration.
Hattie had crafted a lifelike model of Magnus using dry branches and grass. When Magnus draped his coat over it, the resemblance was uncanny, especially from behind.
Magnus smiled calmly. He knew Hattie’s skills surpassed ordinary imagination. She could even craft human skin masks, though the current conditions lacked sufficient materials.
“You can put your clothes on these models if anyone wants to join this game!”
Hattie clapped her hands as the Wolf Warrior soldiers carried several models roughly matching the women’s body shapes.
“Not sure how this will help, but it seems fun!” Laura immediately removed her jacket, revealing her striking figure.
In contrast, Claudette appeared less confident.
After all, every woman here outshone her curves.
“Let’s go, Princess!” However, Magnus only showed exclusive care for her, protecting her as they departed.
The other women followed Magnus down a narrow path, leaving the camp untouched..
Before long, the Toad King, following Aora, began leaping stealthily up the mountain.
Unable to hide his excitement, the Toad King spoke to Aora during their climb.
“I’ve heard Magnus‘ sister is one of the Four Beauties of Zovince. I’ve enjoyed plenty of beauties, but have yet to taste one of that caliber!”
Aora snapped coldly, “You dog! Can’t you stop thinking with your lower half, even now?”
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“It’s only human nature! Aora, maybe you should visit the hospital and check after this battle if you don’t have such desires!” The Toad King countered mockingly.
Ignoring him, Aora crept to the mountaintop and spotted a temporary camp. Immediately, he ducked into hiding.
Over a dozen armed Wolf Warrior soldiers stood around the tent. These weren’t elites but soldiers from the Dark Night Islands unit, with notable martial skills!
Aora, according to our intel, Magnus and his group of women should be in that tent. Let’s eliminate the guards and capture everyone inside!”
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Aora immediately scolded in a hushed voice. “Are you an idiot? These soldiers have steady footing. It’s a clear sign of martial prowess, and they’re armed to the teeth! We risk being pinned down ourselves if we engage them!“.
“What do we do, then?” The Toad King felt frustrated. Why should I tread so carefully with my level of cultivation and status?
“We strike directly and take out Magnus. Don’t get distracted by the women!” Aora warned sharply before leaping into the tent.
Unwilling to be outdone, the Toad King followed suit, determined to take Hattie as a prize despite the warning.
“Who is that? Assassins!”
“Protect the strategist!”
The Wolf Warrior soldiers quickly noticed the intruders and raised the alarm.
Oddly, they fled the scene instead of rushing to protect the strategist.
The Toad King felt a surge of tension at their shouts, eager to finish his mission quickly.
Aora also sensed something was off but realized it too late.
The Toad King gleefully grabbed a figure with a stunning physique, shouting, “This one’s perfect!”
However, his face froze in the next moment.
The figure wasn’t real. It was a decoy rigged with explosives, now entering a countdown to detonation.
“What a fool! Retreat now!” Aora reacted swiftly, pulling the Toad King as they scrambled to escape the
tent.
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