Lu Yuan's heartbeat quickened. Ever since entering the Branch, Margaret had always worked in logistics—checking supplies, writing lists, running deliveries. Not once had she seemed connected to combat. Klaus had hidden a Fourth Order in the Logistics Department, hidden her so deeply that even Lu Yuan had never noticed.
Klaus continued.
"Externally, the church has recently brought in an Archbishop. So the church has at least one Fourth Order combatant in Bronze City. The Grey Covenant is just as much a threat to the church, and I don't believe they're uninterested in the Seed in the Grey Covenant's hands, especially since there's already a foundation for cooperation."
"The Earl's Mansion has at least one Fourth Order. The Grey Covenant openly acted in the Main Hall of the inner city and threatened the Earl's ruling order. If we can persuade the Earl, we can at least borrow one Fourth Order."
"The Guardian is here too." Klaus paused at that. "And we actually have two more Fourth Order Transcendents internally. They'll join us this time as well."
He looked at Lu Yuan.
"I'll take you to the Guardian."
Lu Yuan nodded without asking more. Klaus had a direct connection with the Guardian, so it was most appropriate for him to handle it. Lu Yuan had also dealt with the Guardian before, so it made sense for him to go along.
Glock counted on his fingers. "So that's three lines: the church, the Earl's Mansion, and the Guardian?"
"Four." Klaus glanced at him. "Including ourselves. Even if all the outside help arrives, we'll still be the main force. No one else will risk their lives for the Night Watchers."
Glock shut his mouth.
Lu Yuan continued.
"Jie and Nine were both severely injured. We don't know how much they've recovered. If we strike