"What? Such a thing could happen? Why didn’t you report it to me earlier! Do you two not realize how critical this is? What do you mean by only caring about saving your own skins? If you had time to save NPCs, couldn’t you have made a call or directly asked others to log in!"
In Qin Shimoon’s office, there were bursts of fierce roaring that contrasted with the temperament of the beauty manager who usually appeared gentle, quiet, and soft-spoken. Now, she displayed an unprecedented intensity.
Outside the door in the resting room, numerous employees of Qilin Studio were either standing or sitting, mostly with anxious expressions, serious faces, or wearing expressions that delighted in the misfortune of others.
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It was extremely rare, but almost no one was playing on their computers during the daytime. Everyone was waiting, which made the atmosphere in the resting room considerably tense and grave.
Finally, in the office, Qin Shimoon seemed too tired to scold any further, or perhaps the lack of reaction from the two people in front of her no longer interested her in continuing the berating. She rubbed her eyebrows wearily.
"Speak then, what should we do next? As eye-witnesses and participants of this unexpected event, and as two seasoned game players, I think you’re qualified to give me some advice."
Li Jian and Xiao Buli stood opposite her, exchanging glances. In the end, Li Jian spoke first as he was the deputy head of the action group, holding a position of some authority.
"My personal suggestion is for the members of the strategy group to refrain from logging in for the time being. The Demon Clan is nearby, and unless we can confirm they have left or have a safe route for retreat, it’s better to keep a low profile for now to protect the accounts and the safety of their characters.
I estimate that after some time, the Demon Clan will likely march towards Nine Dragons City. By that time, there probably won’t be any Demon Clan left around Thousand Pines Town, as it’s not a military stronghold with much need for a garrison."
Qin Shimoon nodded noncommittally and then turned towards Xiao Buli. "You’re Xiao Buli, right? What do you think?"
Xiao Buli naturally didn’t have any constructive suggestions, so Cao Guicao followed the conversation, "I think Li Jian’s suggestion is quite reasonable. Not going online for the time being is indeed the best course."
Qin Shimoon nodded. "Then, how long do you think it will take for the Demon Clan to leave that area?"
The two exchanged glances again, and this time Xiao Buli spoke first, "I think one or two weeks should be enough."
"Oh? Why do you think so?"
Xiao Buli explained, "This is based on the speed at which the Demon Clan’s forces are increasing and the timing of their attack on Nine Dragons City. According to my calculations, with the current rate, they will have gathered enough strength to threaten Nine Dragons City in just another week.
Of course, if they are more cautious and want to be absolutely sure they can take Nine Dragons City, then it would take two weeks. By then, the Demon Clan’s army will undoubtedly conquer Nine Dragons City without any suspense, as long as the intelligence of the Demon Clan leader isn’t too poor.
They shouldn’t stay beyond this period; after all, delay could lead to unexpected developments, and they should understand this principle."
Qin Shimoon nodded noncommittally again, apparently uninterested in these gaming matters. "Alright, you two are the experts in this area, so I’ll trust your analysis. However, let’s wait until I report this upward before making any decisions. You can go back and wait for orders now. Stay updated via freewebnovel.com
Remember not to act recklessly or on your own initiative, and be very careful in your actions – we can’t afford to lose any more personnel now."
Both nodded in agreement. When Xiao Buli and Li Jian left the office, Qin Shimoon, watching them go, frowned. The monster attack on the city had disrupted her plans. If this incident inadvertently de-escalated the situation, causing the company to become deadlocked internally, it would be impossible to carry out her plans in the short term.
(Perhaps I need to put in a bit more effort. If used well, this might even serve as a boost,) she thought, already formulating the arguments to present in conversation with Dugu Han.
When Xiao Buli and Li Jian exited the office and made their way to the resting room, they were immediately surrounded by everyone.
"Hey, what happened? What did Manager Qin say?" Ma Long asked eagerly.
"What else could she say? She told us to come back and wait for news."
"I think this time, the dungeon raid is completely down the drain," someone said gleefully. Many shared his sentiment, reasoning that it was better not to take risks if avoidable.
Zhang Yaoyang, with a smile on his face, felt frustrated inside. He had been working with Bai Yunfei and others to subtly hint to the uninformed masses about the dubious aspects of the game. Without this incident, a rebellion would almost certainly have been raised in just two or three days. If he exposed the truth about the game, most members already suspicious would likely abandon ship.
But now, this blasted event had occurred.
The rest hall was crowded, filled with a chaotic buzz of conversation. Everyone whispered to each other, confused and uncertain about what lay ahead.
Xiao Buli and Li Jian sat on a sofa in the corner of the resting room, seemingly indifferent to the situation, as after all, their characters had escaped, and they faced no immediate danger. With the absence of others, those above wouldn’t send just the two of them on a raid, leaving them relaxed and uninvolved.