Chapter 435
"Guests have arrived." Xiao Ran nodded slightly and asked without turning around, "How many came?"
Billy shook his head. "Quite a few. Judging by their numbers, there are at least two fully staffed army battalions, and they brought the corresponding army equipment—tanks, helicopters, and so on."
"Two army battalions—that's quite a lot, nearly a thousand men." Xiao Ran smiled and asked El-Elf, "What do you think they're planning to do by sending so many people here?"
El-Elf replied coolly, "The two machines outside are their targets. At present, the enemy outnumbers us five to one, and the gap in equipment is too great. Adding psychological and other factors, your soldiers will not be their match. That person called Haruto will likely become a tool for them to use as well. There is over an eighty percent chance of that. The most appropriate course of action now is to eliminate him first and reduce the danger on our side."
"Heh. Although that kid isn't very bright and is too self-righteous to understand the situation, doing as you suggest would probably be inappropriate." Xiao Ran smiled, then turned to Billy. "Since they've sent so many helpers, we can only accept their generosity. Quite a few places inside the module need to be cleared because of the battle, so let's trouble them to use the equipment they have to help us clean things up."
A knowing smile appeared on Billy's face. He nodded, then turned and left the warehouse.
After Billy left, El-Elf said, "I have roughly understood the current situation. You forced the Dolcia Military State to withdraw temporarily through force and threats. The only reason they have not continued their attack is that they are waiting for reinforcements and looking for a way to deal with you. I estimate