Inside the special space.
Chekov quickly summoned Steiger and Liu Jie. By now, the three of them were grasshoppers tied to the same rope. If one died, the other two would not survive either.
Facing Lu Yang's attack, all three frowned deeply. Chekov spoke first. "I need the support of both of you. We must thwart the Iron Blood Brotherhood's attack."
Liu Jie looked at Chekov. Although his relationship with Steiger and Chekov had become very close during this time, the three of them still guarded against one another, especially against Steiger suddenly surrendering. It made things extremely uncomfortable for them.
Second, none of the three answered to one another. When it came to defensive strength, Liu Jie had no idea what Chekov's true capabilities were. Even though he had planted spies, their positions were too low, and they knew too little about such matters.
Lastly, Chekov was having a hard time herself. Her own internal affairs were already a mess. Radvijev's former subordinates kept accusing Chekov of being a traitor sent by Lu Yang, causing severe division within their ranks.
"Tell us the truth. If Lu Yang attacks you, how long can you hold out?" Liu Jie asked.
Steiger also looked at Chekov, clearly sharing the same question. "This time, Lu Yang's main target is your position. The threat to the two of us isn't great, so we should both be able to send troops to help you."
Chekov genuinely hoped the two of them would help her, but she was even more worried that Steiger was not coming to help at all, but to help Lu Yang open Aral Stronghold and earn merit. Therefore, the best option was for her to defend Mount Aral alone.
"Let me put it this way. They absolutely cannot take Aral Stronghold head-on.