Klaus ran a finger across the map.
"Based on the crystal's passive signal from before, we can confirm they're in the Inner City. We'll determine the exact location when we get there."
"The enemy has at least four Fourth Orders, possibly six. Jie is the most seriously injured; her strength has dropped sharply in the short term. Nine has cracked Chitin armor around his ribs, plus crystal erosion, so he can't fight at full strength. J is basically unaffected. The one who appeared in the Pipe Network Layer is very likely close to Fifth Order."
Klaus paused and swept his gaze over those present.
"Our side. The assault team: me, Leike, Margaret, and the other two." He tilted his head slightly toward the Two Hooded Figures. "We'll break in head-on and suppress their main force."
"Archbishop Adrian will handle blessing and suppression." He looked at the Archbishop, who had changed into casual clothes. "The Grey Covenant's methods tend toward the Eerie. The Church's blessing can weaken them effectively." Adrian nodded slightly without speaking.
"The Earl's Mansion personnel will coordinate with the operation." The attendant's expression did not change, but his right hand unconsciously touched the hilt of the sword at his waist.
"Boer and Glock, secure the perimeter."
"Lu Yuan comes with me."
"The Seeds."
The atmosphere in the meeting room shifted subtly. Adrian raised his eyes, and the Earl's attendant moved his hand away from his sword hilt.
"The Grey Covenant has two Seeds. Once they're dealt with, the Night Watchers take one. The other will be shared between the Church and the Earl's Mansion."
Klaus left no room for negotiation in his tone.
Adrian looked at Klaus for several seconds, then nodded once.
The Earl's attendant nodded as well.
"The operation begins tonight."
Klaus's voice leveled out.
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