After a long while, Fei Yan finally finished processing all the information.
Only then did Xiao Tianyang spread his hands and say, "See? I was right not to tell you."
Fei Yan rolled her eyes and said coquettishly, "If you had told us earlier, Sir, would I have been this troubled?"
"If I'd told you earlier, wouldn't that just have caused you more trouble?"
Xiao Tianyang said helplessly, "Besides, there wasn't even the slightest sign of it back then. Was there any need?"
"Now, not only is there a sign—the whole thing is practically taking shape. How are we supposed to take over the entire plan?"
Fei Yan pressed a jade hand to her forehead and said in distress, "Besides, casualties on the Frontline are steadily rising."
"If this continues, let alone twenty days, we may not even last ten."
"Is it really that serious?"
Xiao Tianyang stroked his chin. "Based on the previous data analysis, it shouldn't be."
"That's because the other side hasn't used its trump card yet."
Fei Yan explained, "According to our research, the chess player opposing us is extremely determined."
"And there are only two possibilities for a chess player to make such a grand move by abandoning their pieces."
"First, the other party is an idiot."
"Second, they are plotting something enormous."
After pondering for a moment, Xiao Tianyang said, "The latter is more likely."
"Moreover, the other side has probably gained the support of the Elemental Kingdom's royal family, and perhaps even most of its nobles."
He paused, then said, "Go over the battle situation on the Frontline for me again..."
"If you truly wish to know, Sir, why not take a look at the Frontline yourself?"
Fei Yan said sternly, "Sir, since you have already told Yue Shen about the Demon Forest