168: The decisive moment (V)

Green quickly jumped over the topic.

“The third and final step is a coordinated attack.”

“This step is the simplest. We just need to guard the perimeter of the smoke floodgate, which is the ‘one’ in the ‘surround three, leave one’ strategy. We’ll form a large encirclement and simply wait for them to be unable to endure it any longer, then we can capture them all in one fell swoop.”

“The deployment of personnel on all four sides still requires the extensive input of you experienced seniors. I’m a novice in this area, so I’ll just listen to your commands.”

“Not bad.”

Mentor Bruceklin nodded in satisfaction, his gaze at Green full of relief.

“Let’s all discuss it. In principle, I largely agree with Wizard Green’s plan. By extending the time, our various preparations can be put to good use.”

“By using all means to weaken the enemy’s combat power and forcing them out of their stronghold, we can turn passive into active and take control of the entire battle situation.”

“Great, great! This way, we can lose fewer old brothers.”

… “I second that. This strategic approach is indeed excellent and very seasoned, showing the demeanor of a great general…”

“Agreed. I also largely support Wizard Green’s strategy. The Formal Wizards of Blood Fortress must have given them death orders. Since it concerns the opportunity to become a Formal Wizard, our two factions are bound to engage in a bloody battle…”

“Hmph, the law of the jungle has always been about the strong preying on the weak. We don’t need to be polite with them. Have the Wizards of Blood Fortress done few immoral or malicious deeds? Just use any underhanded tactics you have; being wishy-washy isn’t satisfying at all…”

“Exactly! If any of you care about your reputation, you can push it all onto me. Anyway, my reputation as Devil Jordan isn’t good, and I don’t care. But the methods my student uses are all extremely effective, and you all need to cooperate well…”

“Hahaha, Jordan, are you afraid we’ll bully your student? But you did say something very true: since we old bones don’t have much future, let us bear the infamy. Wizard Green, you take the credit, and we’ll bear the blame for you. Feel free to propose any good ideas…”

… “Good, good, good…”

“Everyone agrees with Wizard Green’s strategy, so we’ll settle on this. We’ll discuss the minor details later. Wizard Douglas, what do you think?”

Vice President Brucekrin asked Wizard Douglas, who was sitting in the corner, with a chuckle.

The current situation overwhelmingly favored Wizard Green, meaning Wizard Green would gain a lot of command merits. Wizard Douglas felt a bit annoyed internally:

“If I had known it would be like this, I shouldn’t have offered my opinion so early. Now Green, this junior, has seized the initiative. Oh, I was also carried away by the previous victory. Damn it.”

“The major policy cannot be changed. Now I can only patch things up from behind and snatch some minor battle merits.”

“I also agree with Wizard Green’s strategic plan.”

Wizard Douglas said expressionlessly.

“My previous considerations were indeed not thorough enough. Moving forward, I will also be more proactive in offering suggestions to help improve the overall battle plan.”

“Good, then it’s settled. Next, let’s discuss some details of this ‘Green Plan.’ First…”

…While the Wizards of Plant Heart Wizard Academy in the small wooden house were busily planning how to deal with the enemies on the hill.

On a small hill in the middle of a forest clearing, the Wizards of Blood Fortress were also nervously planning how to respond to attacks from the enemy.

The core decision-making layer of Blood Fortress consisted of only three individuals: “Touch of Blood”—Wizard Dalton, who commanded the Blood Rong brigade and possessed peak combat power.

“Wrath of Blood”—Wizard Lester, who commanded the Grand Knight team and possessed peak combat power + ultimate Bloodline Great Knight strength.

“Shadow of Blood”—Wizard Wizard Moshat, who commanded the backbone of the spellcasters and possessed peak combat power (this was the Blood Cat Wizard who escaped during the anti-sniper mission; after several years of recuperation, he had returned to his peak).

“Wizard Lester, how are your Knight brigade’s physical traps progressing?”

Wizard Dalton held the highest position, equivalent to Vice President Brucekrin of Plant Heart Academy.

“It’s 60% complete, and the remaining 3 hours will see it fully finished.”

“Wizard Wizard Moshat, what about your wizard traps? Are the materials sufficient?”

“Respected Mentor Dalton, the materials are quite abundant, prepared very thoroughly. Although some colleagues lost their personal casting materials, most of the casting materials are on the backs of the peak combat power Blood Rong. We have completed 46%, and the rest will require at least 6 more hours to finish.”

“Too slow. Six hours is too uncertain. You must hurry. I’ll assign half of the Wizards responsible for driving the Blood Rong to you. You must shorten the time as much as possible.”

“Time waits for no one.”

Wizard Dalton sighed wistfully:

“No one expected that this Mist Forest terrain card would weaken us so severely. A simple process of assembling the team caused us to lose half of our strength. Hmph, if we had randomly been assigned the Dark Swamp terrain card, our Blood Rong would have been able to unleash great power, and at that time, Plant Heart Academy would be the one crying.”

… “Mentor Dalton…”

Wizard Lester was a super giant. Having awakened the ancient desert Tyrannosaurus bloodline, his physique was comparable to Devil Jordan’s. With a height of 3.2 meters, a waist of 2.8 meters, arms as thick as buckets, and thighs as thick as rice vats, his mere presence inspired awe, like a small giant emerging from ancient myths.

“We still have a chance to win. We’ll stay on this hill and wear them down. Let them try to attack us if they dare.”

“Hehe, last time they organized ten peak combat powers to lead a charge, and what happened? They were still utterly defeated by us. I even tore two Guardian Knights apart with my bare hands.”

“That’s right, Mentor Dalton. In terms of attrition, they will definitely be the first to lose their patience.”

Wizard Wizard Moshat, still wearing his Blood Cat mask, said unhurriedly:

“Plant Heart Academy has two treasure chest keys, while we only have one. They should be brimming with confidence. Didn’t you see their three mindless charges before?”

“They even fantasized about overwhelming us in one wave, as if we were soft persimmons.”

“Alas…”

“If Plant Heart continued to launch such mindless frontal assaults, it would be great. Unfortunately, after suffering losses, they quieted down. It’s been over an hour, and I don’t know what schemes they are concocting?”

The elderly Wizard Mo Er Dun stroked his blood-red long beard in distress, saying with worry.

“I just hope the situation doesn’t get any worse.”