ebonymovies Chapter 349 William and Marcus Join Forces
Chapter 349 William and Marcus Join Forces
William gently turned the crystal ball in his hand and replied in a calm and clear voice:
"Marcus is right. Level 50, and already a job advancement. It's not just about being ahead in level."
This means he may have unlocked advanced skills, attribute growth that we don't yet know about, or even obtained unique advancement rewards.
In the upcoming preliminary rounds—a crucial battle that determines initial rankings and resource allocation—he alone could become an unpredictable and disastrous factor.
We must take action; we cannot rely on luck or his mistakes.
Catherine Morgan toyed with her scarlet nails and gave a cold snort:
"Take action? Of course we need to take action! Are we just going to wait for him to harvest points like he's harvesting straw in the preliminaries and then trample us all under his feet?"
I propose that we concentrate our best resources to find him early in the preliminaries, and then send him out at any cost!
Even if it requires some sacrifices, as long as we can eliminate this biggest threat, it will be worth it!
Jack Carnegie grumbled in support: "Catherine is right. Our brothers in the Imperial Bastion are not afraid to sacrifice. He's just a mage; even the strongest has their limits. With the right tactics, a concentrated barrage can take him down."
Vincent Vanderbilt then raised his eyelids slightly; his gray eyes always seemed to be veiled in a misty haze.
"A direct assault is too risky, and the efficiency might not be optimal. I have some... interesting information from other sources."
He paused, drawing everyone's attention.
"According to reliable intelligence, several leaders in Scarlet Moon City in Sakura Country, especially the one named Kenichi Sato, who is a 'Shadow Dancer with Two Swords', and his strategist Hikaru Kobayashi, are also plotting against Lin Tian."
Their plan seems to focus more on exploiting the chaos of the preliminary rounds to create "accidents" and carry out targeted assassinations.
Sato, in particular, seemed unusually confident about his class's advantage over Lin Tian (the mage).
This news caused a slight commotion in the strategy room.
Marcus DuPont scoffed, his face full of disdain:
"The land of cherry blossoms? Kenichi Sato? That guy who hides in the shadows playing with knives?"
Hmph, all they're good at are these sneaky tricks. Expect them to accomplish anything? Don't dream! A bunch of shorty-like people who only know how to fight amongst themselves and play petty tricks—what great things can they possibly achieve?
To deal with an opponent of Lin Tian's caliber, what's needed is absolute power to crush him head-on! It's about overwhelming him! Not those underhanded assassination tricks!
Cooperating with them? That would be beneath our dignity!
His words were filled with the usual contempt and racial superiority towards players from Japan.
However, William Rockefeller slowly shook his head, the crystal ball in his hand emitting a faint arcane glow that reflected on his calm face:
"Marcus, emotional contempt is dangerous. Kenichi Sato's Shadow Dance Dual Blades poses a significant threat in assassination, especially in the chaotic battlefield environment."
Kobayashi Hikaru is also a difficult planner. More importantly,
His gaze swept over the crowd. "They share the same goal as us. The enemy of my enemy is not necessarily my friend, but at least he can be... a temporary tool."
He leaned forward slightly, his fingers tapping lightly on the smooth obsidian tabletop:
"My advice is that we don't need to formally 'cooperate,' as that would leave us vulnerable and could also drag us down. But we can 'take advantage' of their actions."
Vincent, can your men infiltrate or monitor key aspects of their plan? We don't need all the details, just the timing and general direction of their actions.
Vincent nodded: "It's worth a try. Japan isn't a monolithic entity; there's a chance to bribe or plant spies. But it will require time and resources."
"Resources are not a problem," William said calmly. "What we need to know is when and where those 'Yellow Spring Assassins' in the Sakura Country plan to launch their 'decapitation' operation."
Their actions, whether successful or not, will inevitably cause enormous chaos and severely deplete Lin Tian's strength and skills, and may even force him to reveal his trump cards.
Isabella Ford added coldly:
"At that time, whether Lin Tian kills the people from the Sakura Kingdom with his remaining strength, or the Sakura Kingdom manages to succeed by chance but suffers heavy losses, that area will become the most chaotic and the focus of the most attention."
A gleam of predatory intelligence flashed in Roderick Stanford's eyes:
"And we can deploy control in the outermost areas in advance. We can use Chairman William's [Secret Calculation Network] for large-scale monitoring and tactical deployment, with Chairman Marcus leading the elite assault team as the main force."
President Catherine's men will harass and contain them from the flanks, Jack will be responsible for blocking any potential counterattacks from the front, and my squad will be responsible for tracking and pinpointing Lin Tian's possible escape route...
"Wait until they're both severely weakened, or until Lin Tian has just 'resolved' the troubles in Japan and is momentarily distracted and vulnerable, then we'll enter with overwhelming force and reap the rewards!"
William nodded approvingly: "That's right. This is called 'the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.' The people of Japan are the mantis, and we are the oriole."
Furthermore, if Lin Tian, this "cicada," is too fierce and kills the mantis, then we, the "oriole," will have to take care of the exhausted "cicada" and any remaining "mantises" as well.
Our goal has always been to ensure Lin Tian's elimination in the preliminary rounds and to maximize the points and loot he might bring.
As for those people from Japan... if they know what's good for them, we can share some leftovers with them after the war as a sign of 'friendship'.
If they don't know what's good for them, or if they find out what we're planning...
William didn't finish his sentence, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Although Marcus remained dismissive of any connection with Japan, he had to admit that William's plan to "use one enemy to devour another and reap the benefits" was more strategic and cost-effective.
He took a deep drag on his cigar, exhaled a thick cloud of smoke, and said in a deep voice:
"William, your plan sounds more cunning and more in line with the principle of maximizing benefits."
However, we must maintain absolute control! We can't let those Japanese guys use us, or let Lin Tian escape in the chaos!
"Of course," William smiled confidently.
"Therefore, we need accurate intelligence, tight control, and absolute military force as a backing."
This requires a genuine and unreserved joint action from both of our families, as well as the forces of everyone present.
This is not merely a verbal agreement, but a substantial integration of resources, intelligence, and elite personnel. Joint drills and contingency plan simulations must be completed before the preliminary rounds even begin.