Ti passed by second by second. In the face of this major decision concerning the rise and fall of the tribe, Hook gradually regained his composure. Various thoughts flashed through his mind, and he gradually beca enlightened. Looking at everyone, his expression beca resolute, and he said seriously, "No, we can't do this."
"Why?" Lan Xue asked in surprise.
"Once you leave, it's like a stone sinking into the sea. What if the enemy takes it out on our tribe? We simply don't have the capability to ensure the tribe's safety. It's better to stay with you. As long as you're here, the coalition won't dare touch our tribe, and they will be safe. If we're able to capture hostages, the enemy will be cautious and won't dare to make a move on our people. Thus, sticking with you is the only way to survive," Hook said calmly.
Luo Zheng furrowed his eyebrows, and following Hook's line of thinking, he realized this possibility existed. The coalition has suffered nurous casualties and is filled with anger. If everyone withdrew and disappeared into the vast prival forest, the enemy would indeed find it hard to track us down. They might vent all their fury on the Hook Tribe, so what to do?
Upon thinking of this, Luo Zheng felt sowhat guilty and said, "I was shortsighted. Since that's the case, let's make it a strategy within a strategy. Our people will be deployed in the front line trenches, and Hook, your people will be deployed in the second line trenches. At noon, when the enemy counterattacks, we'll fight the enemy first. At that ti, listen for my signal and suddenly turn your guns to fire at the front line trenches. My n will hide in the trenches, putting on a show for the enemy. When the enemy gets closer, we'll suddenly retaliate, concentrating all rocket artillery on these bastards. Others will throw Button Bombs and grenades fiercely, and Hook, after the big explosion, you charge down to capture hostages."
Hook looked at Luo Zheng in surprise, clearly feeling Luo Zheng's sincerity and trust. He knew that this deploynt was ideally suited for a betrayal. If he harbored any true ulterior motives, Luo Zheng and his n would inevitably die. It was such a deep trust that moved Hook, who said, "I appreciate your good intention, and if no one objects, we'll do it this way. I'll be with you for more convenient command."
Everyone understood and smiled. Hook was volunteering to be a hostage to ease everyone's minds. As long as Hook was beside Luo Zheng, the Hook Tribe's Ard forces wouldn't cause trouble. Luo Zheng also understood Hook's intention and nonchalantly said, "You should command from the rear."
"No need. With a walkie-talkie, it doesn't matter where I am. Beside you, I can communicate at any ti." Hook insisted.
Luo Zheng did not insist anymore, looked at everyone, and asked, "That's the general situation. If anyone has any thoughts, feel free to speak up so we can refine the plan."
Everyone pondered, thinking this plan was quite bold but not without feasibility. As long as the preliminary preparations were in place, everyone expressed their agreent. Luo Zheng then instructed everyone to go prepare and reinforce the trenches. Lan Xue stayed by Luo Zheng's side, leaving the other side's matters to Ghost Hand. Hook also remained beside Luo Zheng, remotely commanding his forces through the walkie-talkie to make all preparations.
With the battle looming, Luo Zheng found a place to sit and conserve his energy. Lan Xue followed up, took out her earpiece, switched it off, and motioned for Luo Zheng to do the sa. After switching off, she said secretly, "How's the injury? Can you handle this battle?"
"It's worsened a bit, but getting through shouldn't be a big problem. But I can't charge into the fray." With no outsiders around and the earpiece off, Luo Zheng didn't want to deceive Lan Xue. Seeing the worry in Lan Xue's eyes, he continued, "If sothing happens to , you take over command imdiately."
"Mm." Lan Xue nodded, burying her endless concerns in her heart, and said secretly, "If we fight this battle well, we can resolve the current crisis. If not, we might suffer a crushing defeat, even total annihilation. Your injury is severe, and I can't leave you."
"That's not a good idea; the battle should take precedence." Luo Zheng quietly reminded.
"Don't forget Black Shadow, that Ninja. If you are exposed, he will definitely co for you. Nobody being there to protect you is not an option. I'll listen to you in everything else, but in this matter, you have to listen to ." Lan Xue quickly said, her emotions becoming agitated.
Luo Zheng could feel Lan Xue's care, ward internally, and with a bitter smile, said, "I never thought there'd be a day when I would beco soone that needs protection. Alright then, I'll listen to you."
"Mm." Lan Xue was relieved, putting back on the earpiece. Luo Zheng also put his back on.
At that mont, a call ca through the earpiece. The sentry in charge of observation reported soone coming up the mountain, unard, claiming to be Jackson. Upon hearing this, Luo Zheng knowingly smiled and said, "It seems this guy is here to probe our reality. In my current state, it's perfect for eting him."
Lan Xue nodded with a wry smile, not objecting. Indeed, an injured person could play a certain role in deception. She followed closely a few ters behind Luo Zheng as they walked forward. Before long, Luo Zheng saw Jackson, barehandedly approaching. At the line of a hundred ters up the mountain, he stopped. Luo Zheng stopped at the one hundred fifty ters line, maintaining a distance of fifty ters between them.
"Are you here to laugh at ?" Luo Zheng pretended to be displeased and shouted loudly, feeling discomfort in his chest and intentionally coughing, which to an observer would unmistakably indicate a non-trivial injury.
Jackson did not know Luo Zheng was injured. He stared carefully at Luo Zheng, not answering imdiately. After Luo Zheng stopped coughing, from his coughing pattern, frequency, and sound, Jackson deduced that Luo Zheng was indeed injured and badly so. He thus shouted loudly, "I said I'd spare you once. Now, you take your people down the mountain and leave. I'll bring people to hunt you in an hour. Then we're even, deal?"
"You're joking. We're holding this position; you can't hit us. The outco is not decided yet," Luo Zheng coldly shouted, "Thanks for your kindness, but giving up our geographical advantage here is impossible. Perhaps next ti I see you, there won't be any politeness."
"In that case, see you on the battlefield," Jackson didn't bother with more words and turned to leave.
After Luo Zheng and Lan Xue returned to the trenches, everyone gathered around. Lan Xue said fiercely, "This guy is calculating thoroughly. He knew we wouldn't give up the terrain advantage here but ca deliberately to sever ties, not one to suffer a loss. In fact, he wants us to hold on, but this also makes it clear to the enemy we'll hold our ground, thus increasing our plan's success rate a bit."
"That's the logic. Everyone, make your preparations; this battle will be our chance for vengeance," Luo Zheng said coldly.
"Yes!" everyone responded in chorus, dispersing with morale soaring high enough to pierce the clouds.
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