Chapter 410
"Reporting to the commander, Team Five is in position!"
"Commander, the Demolition Team is in position!"
"Commander, the Sniper Team hasn't found a suitable position yet. Please give me a little more time."
Clovicia held a walkie -Walkie-Talkie, directing the members of the Self-Rescue Army to surround the alcohol plant, waiting for the right moment to swarm in and storm into the factory.
If Heidi and the others are inside, take them and immediately evacuate to a safe area; that would complete the mission.
Upon seeing Fester's partner approach, she asked with a puzzled expression:
"Lolo? What brings you here?"
"Commander, I request to return to the unit. Sister Heidi helped me, and I cannot stay in the rear with her fate unknown. Please let me do something, anything."
Clovicia sighed. Heidi had helped many people and had a good reputation within the Self-Rescue Army.
Upon learning of her capture, many members who had initially been hesitant came to the scene, demonstrating her significant influence.
"Lolo, I promise you. If Heidi is in the ethanol plant, I'll risk my life to rescue her. You don't have a drone right now, so you can't provide reinforcements in the battle. It's best not to participate in such a dangerous operation, so as not to distract others from taking care of you."
"Commander, but..."
Seeing that she was about to speak, Clovicia interrupted her directly, her tone conveying a sense of disappointment and frustration:
"No buts, Lolo. This Rescue Operation is different from our usual sneaky rescue missions. There are likely a large number of Demon Race Soldiers and sorcerers in the alcohol refinery, and there might even be unexpected ambushes and reinforcements. Leave this dangerous operation to us adults. You take care of yourself."
Lolo bit her lip tightly, seemingly unwilling to give up. After a moment, she slightly raised her eyebrows and met Clovicia's gaze, her eyes filled with unwavering determination.
"I often don't understand the grand principles the commander talks about. In the end, I'm just an ordinary citizen of Londinium. My biggest wish is to live a good life with my family."
Actually, I'm terrified of the Sarkaz. Their Blackhorn Fangs often keep me up at night. But I'm even more afraid that you'll die at their hands.
We're just ordinary people, yet the Sarkaz call us the Rebels. Perhaps only by rebelling against them can we live up to that title. Commander, I'm not a child anymore, please allow me to rebel against them!
Clovicia was quite helpless. She raised her hand to her forehead, unsure of what to say.
This stubborn girl is just like her family.
"Alright, I grant you permission to participate in this Rescue Operation. But you must follow my instructions regarding when you are dispatched, and you are absolutely not allowed to act on your own."
Hearing the other party agree, Lolo smiled happily:
"Yes, I will, Commander. I'll do whatever you tell me to do, and I won't do anything reckless."
Just as the two were talking, Clovicia suddenly received a notification from another group on her Walkie-Talkie:
"Commander, we've spotted Rhodes Island personnel. They're entering the alcohol refinery through the South Gate."
"What did you say???"
There are at least two or three hundred Sarkaz guards inside. What makes them, with just a few people, think they can force their way in?
Do they all think they're so capable that they look down on these people?
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Chapter 488 I Have an Owner Now (Bonus Chapter)
June 23, 1:37 pm
Abandoned alcohol production plant in Lontinim-Sadien district.
"Smack!"
"Aaaaaaah!"
Hearing the cracking of the whip and the man's heart-wrenching screams, Heidi peered out and asked the person closer to the end of the corridor:
"Benny, who is the person being tortured?"
Upon hearing this, the prisoner in the opposite room gripped the partition with both hands, straining to see what was happening. After a long while, he finally looked away, shaking his head with a wry smile.
"Hmm, looks like they were just captured members of the Self-Rescue Army. I can't see very clearly from my angle right now. These Demon Race won't let any news about the Self-Rescue Army slip by. This comrade is probably not going to make it."
Heidi's eyes showed worry, but she was helpless. Now that they were prisoners, there was no way for them to get out.
"Sigh, I hope he can hold on a little longer."
Hearing her say that, Benny immediately perked up. He lowered his voice and winked, saying:
You mean... those people are coming?
Those people referred to here are naturally the Self-Rescue Army.
"Perhaps. I had no choice but to use myself as bait this time, hoping to secure a place in the temporary prison. However, if they try to force their way in, it will likely be a tough fight."
The warden of this makeshift prison entered through the north gate of the alcohol refinery. Seeing the dying Victorians hanging from a wooden frame, he asked the Sarkaz Soldier:
"Any results yet?"
"I'm sorry, sir, not yet. Our ambush has been waiting for a long time, but we haven't found any signs of the Self-Rescue Army coming to the rescue. We've arrested many unrelated people this time, and checking them one by one will take a lot of time. In addition, this Self-Rescue Army is a tough nut to crack; no matter how we interrogate him, he won't talk. I also hope to extract useful information as soon as possible, so as not to put you in a difficult position in front of the general."
These words were perfectly timed, lessening the warden's anger by a third, and he immediately gave instructions:
"General, I don't have much time left. You must speed up the interrogation process and increase its intensity."
"Yes, sir, I understand!"
"These are critical times, everyone be on your guard! I've heard His Highness has prepared a secret weapon for this battle; we'll see the results within this month."
The Sarkaz Soldier in charge of the interrogation was overjoyed; his miserable days were finally coming to an end. Thinking this, he lashed his whip even harder.
"Smack!"
Unfortunately, the Self-Rescue Army soldier hung his head, his body limp and powerless like a rag doll. No matter how loudly the whip cracked, he didn't utter a sound.
"Tsk, another one dead. Next one, next one."
At the same time.
Shi Lei made Rock mask and distributed them to everyone to avoid being caught on camera and to reduce unnecessary trouble.
He stood outside the alcohol plant, spreading his Psychic Power, his mind acquiring detailed information about the enemy forces like a radar.
The factory has three entrances: south, north, and east, each guarded by fifty men. A Sarkaz patrol team of one hundred men roams the various factory areas.
The alcohol plant appears to have only two or three hundred people, but it actually has over a thousand, roughly five hundred, living in a huge factory building. There are also nearly two hundred sorcerers carrying staffs, hidden in the basement.
Ah, are you inviting me into a trap?
For the Self-Rescue Army of three to five hundred men to charge into the alcohol plant would be tantamount to suicide. Moreover, no matter which direction they attacked from, they would eventually be surrounded.
"The Doctor, you guys wait outside. The rest of you come with me, and remember to be quick and efficient."
The Jade Shield cast by Shi Lei has a maximum effective range of six kilometers. Even if the Doctor, Amiya, and Closure are all left outside, they will not be in danger.
Vigna felt it was too risky and was reluctant to go in. She returned to Londinium with the Glass Gang members, not only to reclaim the Old Street from the Sarkaz, but also to do other things:
"What you're doing is too radical. It would be safer to act together with the Self-Rescue Army."
"You don't need to come; the six of us are enough."
Shi Lei had no obligation to explain his abilities, and instructed the others who were willing to go in:
"Let's go, let's finish this quickly."
"Yes!"
Shortly after, the Sarkaz guards at the South Gate saw a man and five women approaching and raised their weapons as a warning:
"Hey, who are you people?"
Before Shi Lei could respond, Ines and W made their move first. The two had been mercenaries in Kazdel and often fought against their Sarkaz brethren, so they were experienced in combat.
Texas also wanted to assassinate him, but her speed was limited. Over the years, she had been spoiled by Shi Lei and had neglected her training, so her agility was not what it used to be.
Texas was the first to run out of energy while playing in the Happy Pot, which turned what was supposed to be a four-player game into a three-player game.
Before they could even grieve for the fallen Sarkaz, the first to arrive on the battlefield were Shi Lei's Rock Constructs.
Before Ines and W could make their move, he conjured rocks out of thin air to cover the enemy's head, preventing the guards from shouting and alerting the others who were still resting.
After the South Gate was cleared, Shi Lei immediately reported the patrol team's location. Mudrock and Xi's summoned Ink Specter arrived late and joined the next battle.
Sarkaz's head was suddenly enveloped by a foreign object, rendering him unable to make a sound.
Even if someone manages to shout it out, the helmet-shaped Rock Constructs will muffle the sound to a minimum.
The Reconnaissance Team the Self-Rescue Army outside the alcohol plant was dumbfounded to see the one-sided massacre of the six people.
It wasn't until Clovicia kept shouting into the Walkie-Talkie that the sniper snapped out of his daze.
"0707, what's going on inside?"
"Commander, those six men have taken down two or three hundred Sarkaz without alerting the guards in other areas, and are currently moving towards the factory."
"Wh... what?!"
Before the Londinium Self-Rescue Army could be shocked, Shi Lei and his group had already arrived in the central area.
There are five hundred Sarkaz Soldier in the processing workshop on the left. On the right, there are only a few people on the surface, but there are more than two hundred Sarkaz Sorcerer underground.
The two ambush points are positioned strategically, allowing both to see the other's location. If one is attacked, the other can decide whether to send reinforcements depending on the situation. This alone demonstrates that the person who arranged the troops was quite shrewd.
It's not difficult to break this pattern. Attacking from both the left and right sides simultaneously will overwhelm the enemy.
"I'll go to the left. There are two hundred sorcerers in the basement of the workshop on the right; three of them will be enough. The remaining two, go to the north gate and the East Gate. Let's go!"
The five women exchanged glances, pointed at each other, and quickly decided on the assignments.
Mudrock can easily handle East Gate by himself. Texas now has AoE attacks, so dealing with the North Gate shouldn't be a problem. The W explosive is a bit too much of a fuss, so we can't use it for now. Paired with Xi's Ink Specter and the single-target assassin Ines, they'll be more than capable of dealing with two hundred Sarkaz Sorcerer.
Most importantly, everyone has Jade Shield. Without considering injury, the only goal is to end the battle as quickly as possible.
As Shi Lei walked to the left, the five women dispersed and headed towards their respective areas of responsibility.
Heidi seemed to have noticed something and peered out at an angle. After looking for a while, she spoke:
"Benny, have you noticed that these Sarkaz seem to have stopped interrogating people?"
"Oh, so the investigation is over and that's it? What, is there a problem with that?"
Seeing that the other person couldn't understand, Heidi explained:
"Don't you think it's a bit too quiet outside? The soldiers who were guarding this place should have all left."
"Hmm, I didn't see anyone. But these Demon Race are unpredictable; nothing they do is surprising."
"No, Benny."
Heidi licked her dry lips and reminded her:
"I admit that some Sarkaz are cruel and ruthless, killing without hesitation. Most others are quite friendly; as long as you don't provoke them with harsh words, everything is fine. You've been locked up here for half a month; have you seen them all disappear?"
"Never."
"So, don't you find it strange? They captured us here and then abandoned us. If they knew we were worthless, why didn't they release us? I feel there must be another reason for their disappearance."
Wait, I think I understand now, this is a trap! They deliberately retreated to lure the Self-Rescue Army to our aid, so they can wipe us out in one fell swoop! No, we can't let Clovicia come, it'll cause a huge problem!"
Benny finally realized the seriousness of the situation, but unfortunately, he was powerless to change the outcome.
"Even if we knew, so what? We're prisoners now, with no way to contact the outside world. If, as you say, the Self-Rescue Army sent people to follow us, then there's a high probability they'd enter the alcohol plant to rescue you."
Heidi paced anxiously around the room like a cat on a hot tin roof. She didn't want to cause the Self-Rescue Army to suffer heavy losses because of her being used as bait.
She had a way to escape, but she only had one chance.
If you gamble wrong, there will be no way out.
Ines was the fastest, moving along the shadows on the ground as she traversed the factory interior.
She positioned herself in a blind spot and easily dispatched several guards before W and Xi arrived at the scene.
Since Shi Lei said it was a basement, there must be only one passageway. Moreover, it's very likely that it used to be a warehouse storing White Horse Alcohol, so the space wouldn't be very large.
They were cleverly concealed, but under the Mental Scan, they were exposed as if their clothes had been stripped off.
Ines went to the basement door and pointed inside. W immediately understood, took out two Potato Bomb that looked like human heads, and pretended to pull the pin and throw them.