47: Operational meeting

Time: October 18, 2075, morning. Location: Night City Badlands, Buckle Family Camp meeting hall.

After leaving the mess hall, Fang Yun followed Valentine and the other two, going around tent after tent, turning corner after corner, passing through several small paths, and finally arrived at a wide-open space.

This was the camp meeting hall used by the Buckle Family for their meetings.

Because Valentine took a shortcut, the route was quite winding, but they arrived at the meeting hall very quickly.

When Fang Yun and his group arrived at the camp meeting hall, there weren't many people yet, only a few scattered members of the Buckle Family standing below the wooden platform in the middle of the hall.

Some people still held a flatbread in their hands, likely having rushed over from the mess hall.

Valentine and Toke continued to lead the way, with Fang Yun and Vavinia following behind, as the group walked towards the left side of the wooden platform.

On the way there, Vavinia had already composed herself, and now followed behind Fang Yun with a normal expression.

The four of them, including Fang Yun, walked to the left side of the wooden platform and stopped.

There was already an acquaintance waiting for them there.

This person was none other than the Clan Leader of the Buckle Family, Karl.

Valentine was the first to speak:

"Clan Leader, we're here."

"You sent me a message just now saying you had something to tell me. What is it?"

Karl, with his hands crossed in front of him, arms folded, answered Valentine's question with a calm expression:

"It's nothing major."

"Among the clan members who went out on commissions the day before yesterday, you and Toke are the only two who returned safely to the family camp after being attacked by Nightwalkers."

"Therefore, when the combat meeting starts later, I would like you to describe the specific circumstances of your attack."

Valentine nodded after hearing this and said with a solemn expression:

"I understand. I will describe the circumstances of the attack on Toke and me as detailed as possible."

Toke, standing beside him, also replied with a confirming tone:

"I will too, Clan Leader."

Hearing Valentine and Toke's replies, Karl nodded, a slight smile appearing on his face.

"Very good."

"The two of you can recall the scene of the attack here."

"I will go and organize the materials needed for the combat meeting."

After speaking, Karl released his folded arms, patted Valentine and Toke on the shoulder one after the other with one hand, and then turned and left.

Valentine and Toke exchanged glances and began discussing how they should describe the attack during the combat meeting later.

Although the second attack they encountered yesterday at noon was instantly resolved by Fang Yun, so there wasn't much to say about it, they still needed to explain the number and strength of the Nightwalkers.

Furthermore, the night before last, the two of them had engaged in a chase with the Nightwalkers.

At the request of Valentine and Toke, Fang Yun sent them the video recording of the second attack from yesterday noon from his personal operating system's database.

Then, Fang Yun found that he had nothing to do for the moment, so he could only stand there somewhat bored, playing by standing on his tiptoes.

Vavinia also had nothing to do for the time being, just like Fang Yun, so she moved closer to him and asked somewhat curiously:

"Fang Yun, can you tell me about the attacks my brother and Uncle Toke experienced the day before yesterday and yesterday?"

"My brother didn't tell me about this in detail."

As soon as Fang Yun heard this, he immediately perked up.

"Here's my chance."

"It's time to explain my cool rescue, and also show off my powerful strength."

While secretly happy in his heart, Fang Yun outwardly pretended to be calm and began explaining the situation to Vavinia.

...

The time reached seven o'clock in the morning.

Fang Yun gestured with his hands while telling Vavinia how he had displayed great power during the Nightwalker attack.

After finishing the last sentence, Fang Yun put his hands on his hips and struck a pose.

Just then, a voice was heard coming from the wooden platform.

"Cough."

"Hello, hello."

Then, the sound of a microphone cover rubbing against the microphone was heard.

Next, a voice familiar to Fang Yun came through.

"Cough. Everyone's here, right?"

"Alright, the combat meeting will now begin."

Fang Yun lowered his hands from his hips and looked towards the wooden platform.

Indeed, just as Fang Yun expected, the person speaking on the wooden platform was Karl.

After Karl said "the combat meeting will now begin," the many members of the Buckle Family gathered below the wooden platform immediately became solemn.

Vavinia, who had just been chatting and laughing with Fang Yun beside him, also became serious.

Seeing this, Fang Yun also put away his smile, straightened his face, and stood properly facing the wooden platform.

Karl's voice continued, spreading throughout the entire camp meeting hall through the microphone.

Karl clearly stated the purpose of holding this combat meeting, which was to launch a revenge operation against the "Black Hand" settlement.

At the same time, he gave a brief pre-battle mobilization speech.

"The clan members who went out on commissions the day before yesterday and yesterday were attacked by Nightwalkers."

"Although no one died, most of them returned injured."

"After the family's full investigation, I discovered that the attack on our clan members was carried out by people from the 'Black Hand' settlement."

"I don't know why the 'Black Hand' settlement did this, but that doesn't affect our decision to seek revenge against them."

"No matter who it is, as long as they dare to harm the people of the Buckle Family, they must pay the price."

"Now, I ask the injured representatives, Valentine and Toke, to come up and explain the circumstances of their attack."

Saying this, Karl looked towards the left side of the wooden platform.

Valentine and Toke, who were waiting below the wooden platform, saw Karl turn his gaze towards them, so they immediately stepped onto the stairs with solemn expressions, came up to the wooden platform, and then walked to Karl's side.

Karl took two steps back, giving Valentine and Toke the center spot.

Then, Valentine and Toke each held a microphone and began describing the specific circumstances of the previous attack.

"...the number was 6...the first wave's combat power wasn't strong, but the second wave was powerful...there's no doubt they came with the intention of killing us...we must seek revenge against them!"

After Valentine and Toke finished speaking, Karl immediately stepped forward two steps to stand shoulder to shoulder with them and shouted loudly:

"That's right! Valentine and Toke are right! We must seek revenge against the 'Black Hand' settlement!"

"Based on the results of the family's internal vote last night, I have decided to set the start time for the revenge operation at 6 PM tonight!"

"Clan members, let's move!"

"Make the people of the 'Black Hand' settlement pay the price!"

Saying this, Karl raised his arm and swung it forcefully.

The members of the Buckle Family below the wooden platform were already filled with righteous indignation. Seeing this, they also raised their arms one after another and shouted in unison:

"Revenge! Revenge! Revenge!"

"Pay the price! Pay the price! Pay the price!"

There were only thirty to forty people standing below the wooden platform in total, but they managed to shout with the momentum of over a hundred people.