Chapter 283 The War that Decides the Fate of ‘The ?Bridge’ Part 86
Chapter 283: The War that Decides the Fate of 'The Bridge' Part 86
It's understandable why Gilbert and Wesley fail to comprehend how Kayn plans to provoke the rats to reveal themselves. The rats are within the confines of the Dream Village, while Kayn aims to strike at the Freedom Fang Brigade positioned outside. No matter how much they ponder, they cannot grasp the connection between the two.
"Attacking the main force would provoke the subsidiary force," Kayn explains.
Upon hearing Natas' report just now, his suspicions regarding the Freedom Fighters attempting a covert infiltration of the Dream Village were essentially confirmed.
The only plausible method for such an operation would involve utilizing the underwater cave system, particularly considering their previous surveillance of the moat's waters.
However, the challenge lies in identifying the specific underwater tunnel the Freedom Fighters intend to use, given the considerable number of such passages beneath the Dream Village, some of which may have eluded detection thus far. It is even possible that they have already infiltrated the village at this very moment.
So, it's going to be extremely difficult for Jericho and the others to find the members of the Freedom Fighters.
Setting aside these concerns, the most effective way to provoke the Freedom Fighters into revealing themselves is by placing them under immense pressure and time constraints, leaving them no other choice but to take immediate action rather than patiently awaiting an opportune moment to strike as if a dagger hanging on top of Kayn's head.
By targeting the main force, he can create a situation where the members of the Freedom Fighters perceive him as distracted, thus presenting them with what seems like the perfect opportunity for a surprise attack. However, due to the current temporary ceasefire and Garvin's unlikely willingness to launch a counterattack without Chief Kylo's orders, there is a risk that the Dream Village will cease its assault and exploit the ceasefire to recover from the inflicted damage thus far, effectively nullifying the distraction.
Adding to the complexity, there is an underlying pressure stemming from the team's individual desire to acquire the Kingmaker for themselves and present it to Chief Kylo before Garvin seizes the opportunity sooner than later. This way, they can claim the full reward exclusively, ensuring greater benefits for each of their members.
Of course, the outcome when the members of the Freedom Fighters reveal themselves is still going to be uncertain. After all, he doesn't know the exact capability of the Freedom Fighters yet. To be honest, he isn't even certain whether Emmet and his third squad of the Green Horn Knight would be enough to handle them or not.
Although, if that really turns out to be the case, then he'll just simply make a move personally and eliminate them himself.
Nevertheless, it doesn't change the fact that he has achieved his goal by then.
"Now we understand,"
Both Gilbert and Wesley finally understood.
Simply put, attacking the leader will provoke the minions to protect the leader. But, since this is the Assembly of Freedom they are talking about and also with the variable called Kingmaker, the minions would highly likely try to prevent the leader from taking action so that they'll be able to enjoy the profit on their own.
"In other words, you plan on taking advantage of their own self-interest?" Wesley muttered.
"Exactly!" Kayn nodded.
In the next moment, Kayn no longer waste any time as he raised his right hand and issued. "Fire!"
Whoosh!
The catapults unleash a barrage of massive projectiles, hurtling toward the position of the Freedom Fang Brigade.
Garvin and the rest of the higher-ups of the Freedom Fang Brigade instantly noticed the incoming projectiles, prompting them to issue a response before it lands on their army.
Unfortunately, because of how sudden the attack was, the Freedom Fang Brigade wasn't given enough time to defend.
Boom!
Bang!
Booosh!
It was a direct and effective hit!
Just when the members of the Freedom Fang Brigade believed the danger had passed, another round of projectiles was unleashed, hurtling toward them once more.
This time though, they were already prepared, so they were able to defend successfully. Albeit, it still caused some casualties in their ranks.
"Causing a commotion, check!" Gilbert's excitement started building up.
"Mages and Marksmen!" Kayn called out. "Fire!"
Whoosh!
Whaash!
A series of arrows and magic spells rained down along with the next round of assault from the catapults.
Boom!
Bang!
Cling!
Thwack!
Clang!
Different sounds echoed throughout the formation of the Freedom Fang Brigade as they suffered an unexpected onslaught of attacks from the soldiers of the Dream Village.
Although it didn't take that long as they were soon finally able to construct numerous defenses to block the series of attacks.
Strangely enough, after they were done, instead of launching a counter-offensive, they instead went into a defensive stance.
"As expected,"
It was exactly like how Kayn expected things would play out.
"Continue and don't stop!"
"Understand!"
All soldiers acknowledge, thinking that they now have the upper hand.
Unbeknownst to all of them, they were actually pawns to set up the stage for the actual main show for today.
"Wesley!" Kayn turns at Wesley. "Depending on your action, it will decide whether I and we should trust you or not, so I hope you won't disappoint us,"
"What do you need me to do?" Wesley is already feeling the excitement of Kayn's plan quickly unfolding.
"Go and find Jericho and the others and make them lay on wait for the arrival of our uninvited guests,"
"Are you serious?!" Wesley can't help doubting what he just heard.
"Here's the opportunity you've long been waiting for, Wesley," Gilbert motioned his hand as if wanting Wesley to get out as soon as possible.
This was clearly Gilbert's revenge for Wesley's action not long ago.
"Screw you!" Wesley sneered at Gilbert.
Without wasting any more time, Wesley jumped down the walls and immediately started looking for Jericho and the others.
Noticing that Wesley is long and far gone, Gilbert meets Kayn's eyes and finally asked. "I know why you made Wesley leave,"
Kayn smiles, glad that Gilbert was able to quickly catch on.
"So, what are the two of us doing?"
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