"I can give you a small piece of intelligence. I wasn't sure before, but later, Rhodes Island's command should be taken by that hooded man in their team. If you encounter a difficult situation, that's a good way to break it, you know!"
Although W hadn't expected the other party to risk entering Chernobog to rescue the Doctor, her anger hadn't subsided. The thought of how much she had trusted him, only for it to result in Theresia's inexplicable death, was something W, a devoted follower, simply couldn't accept.
Even if she couldn't act personally, a small scheme, if Skullshatterer could kill that damned person, would be best. If not, just annoying him would make her happy.
Just as Rhodes Island discovered Reunion Movement's target was Lungmen, Reunion Movement also discovered Rhodes Island, an organization that claimed to be "treating the Infected" but acted as their biggest stumbling block.
Thinking of the Reunion Movement members who had died in Chernobog, an unresolvable anger surged in his chest.
Claiming to "help the Infected" yet being so merciless towards its "compatriots," in his eyes, the entire Rhodes Island was an organization that "hung a sheep's head and sold dog meat."
Thinking of their actions, he wanted to point the grenade launcher in his hand at their heads and fire a shot to vent his hatred.
Besides Rhodes Island, he also received astonishing news from Talulah: his sister, Misha, was currently in Lungmen. This was an opportunity for him and his sister to be reunited.
Talulah also gave him a mission: in Lungmen, bypass Frostnova and destroy the Lungmen police station, drawing their attention to the interior of Lungmen, which would facilitate Talulah's actions. Afterward, Talulah could give Misha the same status in Reunion Movement as him.
The thought of living with his sister afterward made Skullshatterer's heart burn even hotter. His heart was already in Lungmen.
"Previously, some of our compatriots have already entered Lungmen, conveying to the Infected inside that our Reunion Movement is willing to accept these homeless and starving Infected.
We need to buy some time to gather as many willing Infected as possible. Skullshatterer, I need you to create some commotion around Lungmen to attract the attention of the Lungmen authorities. Any problems?"
After walking halfway, Frostnova, after studying the map, asked Skullshatterer.
Hearing Frostnova's words, Skullshatterer was very happy. After all, being with Frostnova meant his actions were constrained. Frostnova's meaning was clearly to act separately from him and give him full authority, which would allow him to complete his own affairs and Talulah's mission.
"No problem, but minor disturbances probably won't attract the attention of Lungmen's upper echelons, so you understand, I need greater command authority."
After thinking for a moment, worried that his future actions might arouse Frostnova's suspicion, Skullshatterer deliberately implied that he would create a big sensation.
"The mission is yours. I don't care how you do it, but I hope you don't get yourself caught.
I'll only take the Yeti Squad and a small number of members. The rest are yours. As a border city, Lungmen's defenses won't be too weak. You must be careful..."
Frostnova glanced at Skullshatterer and didn't think much of it. After all, Lungmen was a big city. To make sure the upper echelons of such a place didn't notice their actions, a more noticeable commotion was necessary. So, Skullshatterer's words made sense. Worried that he might not have enough people and things could go wrong, she specifically gave most of the members she brought to Skullshatterer to command, while she herself only took a small number of people to persuade and accept the Infected in Lungmen.
Under the cover of night, the two groups split up, one openly and one covertly, continuing their advance towards Lungmen.
On Rhodes Island's side, Kanna, carrying her greatsword, arrived at the meeting point early the next morning.
The team heading to Lungmen this time was quite diverse. Rhodes Island's two leaders, Kal'tsit and Amiya, would both go. Kal'tsit would meet with Lungmen's governor, Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu, alone, while Amiya would lead the main force with the Doctor to contact the police department responsible for Lungmen's security and collectively deal with the threat from Reunion Movement.
Those accompanying them included the Amiya Squad, ACE (solo, other members were on forced leave), Kanna, and the Blacksteel Worldwide duo. At the same time, the Saria Squad, Sharp Squad, and Pith Squad were on standby at Rhodes Island, ready to provide emergency support to Lungmen via helicopter.
Saria had initially wanted to join them, but considering that she had previously met with some Lungmen dignitaries in her capacity as a Rhine Lab director, she worried that her identity might affect Rhodes Island at this critical moment, so she abandoned the idea.
Boarding the vehicle, the group headed towards Lungmen. En route, they received an urgent communication from Rhodes Island.
After learning of Reunion Movement's general movements, Kal'tsit dispatched a large number of reconnaissance Operators to the area between Lungmen and Chernobog. They detected traces of Reunion Movement, confirming that at least one team of several hundred Reunion Movement members was advancing towards Lungmen.
Upon arriving in Lungmen, because Kal'tsit had contacted them in advance, she brought Amiya, the Doctor, and Kanna into Lungmen city. The others, led by the police, entered Lungmen's Infected district.
After entering the city, Kanna looked at the bustling streets and said, "Kal'tsit, it's boring for you all to talk business. Can I go play?"
Hearing Kanna's words, the surrounding Lungmen police officers tensed up.
Kal'tsit patted Kanna's head, "We are guests. Even if you want to play, you have to greet the hosts. Don't worry, you are not Infected. I believe Governor Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu won't stop an ordinary child from exploring the city of Lungmen."
Hearing Kal'tsit's words, the police officers responsible for "protecting" the group breathed a sigh of relief.
Kanna wrinkled her nose, sniffed the unique aroma of Yan cuisine on the street, and then reluctantly followed them away.
While waiting for Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu, Kanna thought of all the delicious food everywhere in Lungmen, yet she had to stay there waiting, which made her feel uncomfortable all over.
Annoyed, Kal'tsit helplessly called a servant by the door and said,
"My child wants to go out and explore, eat some Lungmen snacks. I wonder if you could accommodate us. Don't worry, Kanna is not Infected. Just arrange someone to take her out for a walk, and the expenses can be charged to this card..."
"Hahaha, with guests from afar, how can a host let them pay for their own food..." Accompanied by a burst of laughter, two dragon-headed figures walked over from the other side.
The newcomers were none other than Lungmen Governor Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu and his wife, Fumizuki / Wen Yue.
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