The Two Sides Go to War

Sun Busong quickly wrote down a long list of materials.

This included ten Ogin Ingots! Ten Essence of Life! Ten Essence of Air!

If this weren't goblin territory, Sun Busong wouldn't have dared to write these things down. Goblins were neutral. The Alliance had bought all the Ogin ingots last time, but the Horde still had some.

The Captain took the list and looked at it. As a Warrior, he knew very well what Ogin锭 was used for, but he didn't want to reveal it now, nor could he!

"Hmph! I'll let you bounce around for a couple more days."

Next, Sun Busong began the intensive potion-making work. The Korson members' drinking water came from a spring in the underground secret base, right next to the logistics supply room, so the defense here was extremely tight. Sun Busong had investigated the area when he last went to kill the Korson Special Forces, and there were at least thirty special forces soldiers ambushing here.

They ate lunch precisely at noon every day. Sun Busong now had two options. The first was to pour a large amount of potion into the spring. This wasn't too difficult, but the drawback was that it couldn't guarantee that every soldier would drink the Sleeping Potion.

The second option was to mix the potion directly into the food. If this option succeeded, then basically everyone except those on guard duty would be knocked out.

However, this was not something Sun Busong had to worry about or consider; the Captain had already chosen someone.

It turned out that the Captain's informant there was Bookworm Herold, who was Korson's logistics officer and understood all the affairs of Korson's camp.

"You must finish making enough Sleeping Potion by noon today. I've already arranged with the informant. We'll all move out then. Once everyone over there is asleep, we'll kill them all in their dreams, hahaha, let's hope they're having good dreams! Hahaha!"

The Captain felt that victory was within his grasp. He and Major Korson were comrades who had fought side-by-side for many years. They had rebelled against Stormwind together and then established a stronghold here. However, he hadn't expected that because Korson's military rank was higher, he would monopolize military power and completely sideline him.

But Captain Duo Lun was no pushover. Although his military rank was lower, his professional level was high, and his strength was formidable.

He was a max-level Elite Warrior and had a group of loyal followers. After they fell out, they became mortal enemies. Now that there was an opportunity to kill Korson, the Captain felt that his chance to become king had arrived. Were kings and generals born to be so? After getting rid of Korson, he would then get rid of Varian Wrynn. He would be the savior of humanity, the new king of humans!

Sun Busong worked tirelessly and diligently. In just three hours, he had produced enough potion to make 3,000 soldiers fall asleep!

"Captain, my task is complete, but I've been working overtime for three hours. I have no strength left now, so I won't be participating in this battle! I'll stay in the warehouse and wait for your victorious news!"

Sun Busong's face was pale, and he looked so ill that he seemed about to collapse.

The Captain's mind was filled with images of himself wearing the king's new clothes, and he didn't care what Sun Busong said.

"When we kill them all, you'll have made a great contribution. I'll give you a Major's position then!"

The Captain led the main force away, leaving only a few dozen people to guard the supply warehouse. After they left, Sun Busong found an excuse to go and meet up with Luffy.

"What are you up to now, kid? You've only been in Stranglethorn Vale for a few days, and you've already sent someone to find me, saying you have a huge surprise for the Brotherhood! Alright, I'm here now, where's this huge surprise?"

The two met in secret. After a bear hug, they got down to business.

"This time, it's more than just one surprise. If things go smoothly, this place will be our territory from now on, hahaha."

Sun Busong beamed and patted Luffy's shoulder. Just as Luffy was about to ask, he immediately interrupted him, "But let's be clear about things first. I want half of the spoils this time!"

Luffy didn't understand what "half" meant, so he readily agreed.

When Luffy learned about the whole situation, and after Sun Busong mentioned two more Gold Mines, he regretted it!

Although the clash between the two rebel factions in Stranglethorn Vale couldn't be separated from Sun Busong's instigation, after they occupied the Gold Mines, it wouldn't be a matter of just one or two people.

Just one Gold Mine would require at least a thousand people to arrange mining, transportation, and guarding, as well as dealing with the goblins here. And according to Sun Busong, the last Gold Mine was guarded by a large number of Petrified Lizards, which would require a lot of manpower and resources.

However, Luffy had already agreed to Sun Busong's request, and it was too late to change his mind.

"I've been tricked by you again, kid," Luffy glared at him speechlessly.

Sun Busong feigned ignorance, "I say, my leader, your Brotherhood started by mining, didn't it? I've gotten you three more Gold Mines, why are you still unhappy!"

Luffy was too lazy to argue with him and simply said, "We'll go with your division of spoils, but the Brotherhood won't be involved in taking the Crystal Mine Cave. As long as you can take it, I'll provide manpower and resources, and the Brotherhood will handle the mining, guarding, and transportation!"

"Tsk! You don't want to lose out on anything, do you!"

However, Sun Busong thought about it again. He was determined to kill the level 45 Rare Elite Golden Scale Lizard in the Crystal Mine Cave. But given his current attack and defense levels, killing it would be somewhat dangerous, and he needed a helper. He had enough output now, but he lacked healing!

"Fine! I'll figure out the Crystal Mine Cave!"

"That's the spirit!"

The Captain and his group arrived at the entrance to Major Korson's secret base.

"How are things going?" Captain Duo Lun arrived at a secret contact point, where a Magic Professional was already waiting.

The person in front of him was the Captain's inside contact, Bookworm Herold. He was in charge of the logistics work of Korson's camp. He also held the rank of Captain, which was quite puzzling. How could this bookworm be his informant when they were of the same rank!

"Everything is going smoothly. I've already added all the potions to their food. This mine has 4 main passages and 17 side passages. After you enter, follow my markers. Find our people inside, and they will lead you to the deepest part to kill Korson."

The Captain trusted Bookworm Herold very much. He patted his shoulder and smiled slightly, "We're going to wash away our shame today and take back everything that rightfully belongs to us."

"You don't need to go in this time. I'll take my men. Two hours is more than enough time for us to kill everyone inside!"

Bookworm Herold seemed to have an objection to this. He said with a pained expression, "These soldiers have committed no crime. They are just following Korson's orders, and most of them are comrades who fought with us before!"

"What comrades!" The Captain's tone turned unfriendly, and his voice became much louder.

"They are all traitors! In every battle before, wasn't I the one charging at the front to draw their fire? When we retreated, wasn't I the one covering their backs? But what did they do! They defected to that guy Korson for their own gain. They deserve to die!"

"Sigh!"

"But I still hope you can show mercy. There's no need to kill those who are not important, right? We can make them laborers after we occupy the mine!" Bookworm Herold was still trying to persuade the Captain not to be too bloodthirsty.

The Captain frowned, pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and then let out a long sigh. "Fine! I'll listen to you. I'll only kill Korson's close confidants and loyal followers!"

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Herold's face. "Then I thank you on their behalf."

"Hahaha, do we need to be so polite, brother? Alright, time's up. After I charge in with my men, you'll return to the northern camp. Here's the key to the warehouse. That guy who made the Sleeping Potion should still be resting inside. Once you go in, control him. I want to get the formula he has."

"Mm, got it. See you later then!"

"Hahaha, great! See you later!"

Captain Duolun brought all his subordinates, over five hundred people, and charged into Korson's secret base at full speed. Korson's side, having consumed lunch mixed with sleeping potion, had many of their people killed directly in their sleep.

"Now, each of you three will take a hundred men. Find teammates with red armbands and have them lead the way in. Remember, leave no survivors!"

"Yes!"

"You, follow me. We're going straight to find Major Korson. It's been a long time since I had a good chat with him!"

Time flew by. Five minutes later, Captain Duolun's men were already charging through four main thoroughfares of the secret base, slaughtering everything in sight. Those lying on the ground, asleep, were like chickens and ducks waiting to be butchered, and they were mercilessly killed.

They pushed through unimpeded. Only a few scattered groups of Korson Special Forces in the secret base offered any resistance. These special forces were all hidden sentries; they ate their own rations and thus didn't have lunch. But when they discovered the enemy, no matter how loud their alarm sirens were, those who had fallen asleep couldn't be woken up!

"Hahaha, kill them all, leave none alive!" The Captain's eyes were bloodshot, and he had become somewhat frenzied!

The effect of the sleeping potion was about to wear off. The Captain's troops had already advanced two-thirds of the way into the secret base. Major Korson's location was in the deepest part of the base.

The deepest part of the secret base.

"Huh? What are you all doing? Lying on the ground sleeping? Do you have any semblance of being an officer anymore! If ordinary soldiers saw this, how would you command their respect!"

Major Korson felt like he had dozed off. When he opened his eyes, he found seven or eight people lying around him. These were all his confidants, leaders of various departments in Korson's rebel army, along with a few deputy leaders.

"Something's wrong! Major, it seems we've been drugged!" A deputy leader suddenly realized. His shout startled everyone else!

Everyone fell asleep after lunch? How could this be possible!

"Quick! Go check other areas, bring your weapons!" Major Korson broke out in a cold sweat. He suddenly had a bad premonition and hurriedly began issuing orders.

But just then, shouts of killing echoed from the corridor. The Captain and his men were close.

At this moment, the Captain also felt something was amiss. The enemies, who should have been lying quietly on the ground to be slaughtered, had suddenly all woken up!

"Speed up! While they're still disoriented, strike quickly!"

Although things had taken a turn, Korson's forces had already been heavily damaged. In just ten minutes, his own 200 men had killed no less than 1500 of Korson's troops! They had to push forward now. This opportunity was rare, and he had no turning back.

"Report! Report, Major! It's Captain Duolun's rebel army! They've broken in and are less than 500 meters away!" A Korson Elite reported in a panic.

"So it's that damned guy! Fedo, Baron!" Korson's eyes blazed. Since the enemy had reached this point, it meant the other soldiers in the base had suffered heavy casualties!

"Yes, Major!" The two deputy leaders, carrying their weapons, had already assumed a combat stance.

"You two, follow me. We'll go meet Captain Duolun. Everyone else, return to your posts, rally the remaining Chariot Soldiers, and counterattack. Today, only one of us will walk out of here alive!"

Major Korson was a level 50 Elite Assassin, while Fedo and Baron were both level 45 Elite Warriors. The other leaders and deputy leaders were also around level 45. Korson's forces had suffered heavy casualties from this surprise attack and drugging, but their high-level combat power remained largely intact.

Now, Captain Duolun had less than 500 men, while Major Korson had over 300. In terms of combat power, they should be evenly matched.

Now it was a matter of who would survive!

The current time is 5 PM.

Sun Busong had already fallen asleep in a makeshift shelter near the warehouse. He was exhausted today. Since midnight, he had been leading Xiu Ma to the mine to kill Blood Trolls all night. When morning came, he went to see Sergeant Yuwa, and then began making the sleeping potion.

Even after finishing that, he couldn't rest. He still had to meet Luffy and haggle with him.

After all matters were settled, he led Luffy and other experts from the Brotherhood to stake out Captain Duolun here. Why was he so sure that Captain Duolun's side would emerge victorious?

There was only one reason: Duolun was a max-level, 60 Elite Warrior! He was one of the few max-level Professionals he had encountered in this world.

Furthermore, he wasn't entirely certain that Captain Duolun's forces would win. He was here because he absolutely believed that Captain Duolun would not die at Korson's hands. A max-level Elite Warrior, if he wanted to escape, no one else could stop him.

The battle on that side had been going on for several hours. Judging by the time, Captain Duolun should be returning soon!

Thank you to several readers for their recommendation tickets!

I hope everyone will offer more suggestions for this book. I am determined to finish this novel, even if it means not getting it published.

It's like those anime I watched years ago, where Mitsui Hisashi knelt on the ground, weeping uncontrollably to Coach Anxi, crying, "I want to write a novel!"