Chapter 88 Chapter 88 Talulah's Plan
Chapter 88 Talulah's Plan
"Hedley, Ines, whatever you do, don't do anything stupid!"
W barged into the temporary encampment of the Sarkaz mercenaries. After Garson's death, no one dared to stop this troublemaker.
The two were utterly confused, looking at each other, unable to understand what madness their problem child was up to now.
"Phew... phew, good thing I made it in time. Everything can still be salvaged."
W wiped the fine sweat from her forehead and gulped down half a bottle of water to soothe her throat.
"Speak, W. What are you here for...?!"
"Long time no see, Hedley, Ines."
Just as Hedley was about to ask W what exactly she wanted to do, Kevin lifted the tent flap and entered right behind W.
Thud! The weapon in Hedley's hand involuntarily fell to the ground. Even the dagger in Ines's hand was decisively discarded by her.
Both raised their hands simultaneously, their coordinated movements as if rehearsed countless times, practiced to a heartbreaking degree.
Damn it, why is Kevin here?! When did he come back?
Come to think of it, Rhodes Island's predecessor was indeed Babel, but how long has Kevin been gone?
A full ten years! No matter how much they calculated, they never expected this one to return at such an almost coincidental moment.
Now they finally understood what W meant by "don't do anything stupid." Surrounding and annihilating his former comrades in front of Kevin—what else could that be but doing something stupid? Even if they piled on all these Reunion members plus the Sarkaz mercenaries, it wouldn't be enough for him to handle with one hand.
"You can put your hands down first."
"Hmm... Mr. Kevin, it really has been a long time. It's been over ten years since we last met, right?"
Hedley and Ines exchanged a glance and finally lowered their hands. Otherwise, if outsiders saw them, they'd surely be shocked at how quickly these two temporary commanders after Garson's death seemed to surrender.
They didn't even give themselves a moment to react.
"Mr. Kevin, we—"
At this moment, Ines had never felt language to be so hollow and powerless. Could she really say they meant no harm? Lying through your teeth depends on the situation.
Trying to be slick and cunning in front of this one—do you think your head is harder than a Lord of the Royal Court or tougher than an army group?
"Different stances are understandable."
Kevin displayed an unusual level of tolerance. W stood behind him, snickering gleefully as she watched the two standing before Kevin like schoolchildren being punished.
"That's good then."
Hedley breathed a sigh of relief. At least their little group's lives were spared.
"I'm taking them back."
"As you wish."
......
On the other side of the street,
"Captain, it looks like they're starting to withdraw?"
The spotter let out an exclamation. He saw those mercenaries and Reunion Movement members retreating like a receding tide, step by step moving away from this area.
Were they giving up on encircling them?
"Hmm? Something's not right."
Scout couldn't explain this bizarre turn in the battle. The enemy had clearly pushed them into a corner. Why leave now of all times, right on the verge of success?
What kind of ailment is this?
"Captain, two people are walking out from the other side."
"W? And the other one is...?!"
His attire, his aura, his appearance—everything was familiar to Scout.
What a surprise indeed. Scout looked a few more times, uncertain, before a long-absent smile finally appeared on his face.
He took a deep breath, exhaled heavily, hugged his long rifle, closed his eyes, and leaned against the wall. Kevin was back. He could finally rest properly for a while.
This damn battle should have ended long ago.
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At Rhodes Island's landing pad, a twin-rotor aircraft slowly descended.
The oncoming airflow blew away what little dust remained, leaving it spotless.
"Doctor, we're home."
Amiya carefully guided the Doctor off the aircraft. The already-prepared medical operators swarmed forward—some carrying the wounded, others pulling the Doctor for a check-up, and some performing simple emergency treatment on severely injured operators.
Although there were many people, everything appeared orderly and well-organized.
"Finally back."
"Yes, you've worked hard."
Margaret was also quite fatigued. This trip hadn't been simple at all. After Dobermann nodded to her, the two went their separate ways.
"What about Kevin..."
"Doctor, this is the fifth time you've asked within this hour. Please trust Mr. Kevin. He'll be fine."
Actually, regarding Kevin's strength, Amiya had only heard rumors. But if it could make Dr. Kal'tsit show that kind of expression, he definitely couldn't be an ordinary person no matter how you thought about it.
"Alright then."
Fine, I won't ask anymore. Hmph~ Anyway, Kevin is invincible.
"Doctor, over here. Open your mouth."
"Ah~~"
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"Thank you again for your assistance, Sir Kevin."
"We had a conversation back then. But I suppose you didn't take those words to heart."
Kevin and Talulah sat facing each other. After considerable tidying up, she had barely managed to restore some semblance of her former appearance as a "fighter."
"I apologize for failing your good intentions."
Even now, Talulah could still recall Kevin's prophecy about her outcome back then—"Drowned by the weight of your ideals!"
How utterly accurate it was?
The shattering of overly heavy ideals led to her being taken advantage of by the Black Snake. Everything unfolded no differently from Kevin's original prophecy.
"It wasn't any great favor."
Inside the tent were Kevin, Talulah after regaining consciousness, FrostNova, and several others.
"Where should the Reunion Movement go from here?"
This was the question for today's discussion. The Reunion Movement, having occupied Chernobog, seemed to have taken a decisive step by seizing a city.
But in reality, they were already in a precarious situation. The Ursus army groups were restless, eager to devour this military achievement and even use this opportunity to extend their reach towards Lungmen in Yan!
Faced with that kind of genuine steel tide, the newly formed Reunion Movement with its uneven strength would only be crushed.
"Mr. Kevin, I plan to abandon this city. All Reunion Movement members will completely evacuate Chernobog within four days."
Talulah smiled with relief. Even without the Black Snake's presence, seizing a nomadic city exclusively for the Infected was part of her planned blueprint.
But it absolutely could not be now.
"Hah, a wise choice."
It was only at this moment that Kevin could faintly see some qualities befitting a Amiya in her.
"If possible, I will seek cooperation with Rhodes Island."
"You should discuss that matter with Amiya yourself. I do not have the authority to decide Rhodes Island's affairs."
He shook his head, not overstepping his bounds.
After her experiences, Talulah had seen through many things. At least now she understood the need to unite all forces worth uniting.
If possible, being able to "unite" this person before her would be even better.
Talulah couldn't help but sigh. The current Reunion Movement was a complete mess. Most importantly, this mess was something "she herself" had brought upon "herself."
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