There was no denying that the man sounded alarmist, but what he said was entirely reasonable. The situation had deteriorated this badly in the blink of an eye. Even Master Dao himself had been caught off guard, let alone his strategist. His mind was still buzzing, and his usual composure had been cut in half.
Even so, Master Dao was calmer than most.
After a moment's thought, Master Dao said decisively, "There's no point worrying about too much right now. Let's focus on what's in front of us. Have Agai try to control these venomous insects. If he can, we'll consider our next move."
He wasn't wrong.
If they couldn't get past this immediate crisis, and Agai couldn't take control of the insects, then there would be no point discussing their next plan. They would be trapped here with no way out.
Agai was summoned at once.
When he heard that Master Dao had personally called for him, he came hurrying over, delighted. Though he had an Awakened Skill suited to control, he wasn't even a squad leader in Blade Camp. He was just an ordinary member, albeit one who received slightly better treatment than the rest—but still less than a squad leader.
For someone of his lowly status, getting to speak directly with Master Dao was naturally a great honor.
Master Dao didn't waste time. "Agai, what do you make of these venomous insects? See if you can control them."
"Master Dao, I observed them just now. It's obvious someone is controlling them. Their every move is very different from that of ordinary, mindless insects, and they're clearly acting with a purpose. There's definitely an expert controlling them from behind the scenes."
Master Dao replied coolly, "Just tell me—can you take control of them?"
"I can try. Controlling them