Chapter 293: Definitely On Purpose

Ninth Defense Zone high-level Meeting Room.

After Yingzhou connected to the communication, he saw that everyone else had already arrived; even the injured Jack had connected via a communication projection at this time, waiting for the rest to arrive.

Yingzhou scanned the room roughly and discovered that Pu Lie's emotions seemed to be fluctuating somewhat, but considering that the other party's mood seemed erratic every time they held a meeting, Yingzhou temporarily put Pu Lie aside and began to observe the other Councilors; among them, Yingzhou paid special attention to Pake, but did not discover anything unusual about him.

Pake also noticed Yingzhou's gaze and nodded at Yingzhou with a smile on his face.

"This meeting was proposed by Councilor Pake. Councilor Pake's purpose is that the enemy who attacked the Councilors this time, regardless of their identity, is aiming to cause the order of the Ninth Defense Zone to collapse. In order to ensure the safety of the Councilors present, Councilor Pake requested to convene this meeting."

Selina held the bridge of her glasses and said to everyone in a flat tone.

"That's right. After all, the strength of Councilor Yingzhou's soldiers is something Councilor Jack has also witnessed with his own eyes. As a Councilor who survived the attack, because I applied to Councilor Yingzhou for a squad to protect my personal safety in advance, I avoided going missing like Councilor Lu Yang.

The purpose of my requesting this meeting is that I also want to apply to Councilor Yingzhou for a squad to protect my personal safety. Other Councilors can apply as well; I believe Councilor Yingzhou will not refuse. This is all for the stability within the Human Alliance."

Pake smiled as he explained his point of view, and in the end, he even brought the other Councilors into it.

Upon hearing this, Yingzhou tried his best to control his expression to avoid laughing out loud.

Hilarious. I didn't even plan to plant eyes around you people, and you're delivering yourselves to my doorstep wanting me to monitor you? However, according to Jack's speculation, Pake is the person most likely to have attacked him.

But now, Pake has become the person who most wants to receive protection. Could it be that Jack guessed wrong? Pake is not the person who attacked him?

No, that's not necessarily the case. Perhaps Pake has other motives.

Thinking of this, the urge to laugh that Yingzhou originally felt disappeared. He met Pake's gaze through the projector and said in a calm tone.

"Councilor Pake, I don't know what kind of squad you need to protect your safety. How about I send the Military District's most elite Psionic squad to protect your safety?"

The smile on Pake's face grew even wider, and he shook his head at Yingzhou.

"No need for that much trouble. Just give me a configuration similar to Councilor Jack's, and if those soldiers' physical fitness could be even better, that would be even better."

After hearing Pake say this, Yingzhou thought for a moment and replied.

"No problem. The attackers shouldn't appear again in the next few days. I need some time to help you prepare."

Hearing Yingzhou say this, Pake smiled and shook his head, saying.

"Councilor Yingzhou, that's not right of you. No one can guarantee that they won't be the next person attacked, so it's better to be quick."

"I will try my best to send the squad over as quickly as possible, so don't you worry."

Yingzhou patted his chest and assured Pake.

With Pake taking the lead, two other Councilors also joined in. After confirming that the other Councilors had no such intentions, the purpose of the meeting was achieved, and Selina announced the end of the meeting.

After hanging up the communication, Yingzhou looked at Lu Zhenda, who was to the side.

"How is it? Lao Lu, did you see any problems?"

Lu Zhenda smiled, put down the pen in his hand, and said straightforwardly to Yingzhou.

"Chief, stop keeping me in suspense. Just say your speculation directly."

"Tsk, Lao Lu, you're no fun now." Yingzhou clicked his tongue at Lao Lu, then said, "Pake does have a problem, and he seems to have set his sights on me now."

"What? He's set his sights on you?"

Seeing Lu Zhenda's nervous expression, Yingzhou smiled and said.

"To be precise, he's set his sights on the soldiers I summoned. I plan to keep him hanging for a few days to see his reaction."

"Chief, how did you determine that?"

Yingzhou stretched his somewhat stiff neck and said.

"Just now, I said I would send him a combat squad, and he didn't show great joy; instead, he wanted a squad that protects Jack.

A normal person, without having witnessed my soldiers fighting, would generally choose an Awakened Back Spirit combat squad, but he didn't do that.

If Pake really did attack Jack and Lu Yang, then he must have seen my soldiers fighting at that time, which is why he said that."

After listening to Yingzhou's words, Lu Zhenda nodded thoughtfully and said.

"That makes sense. However, all of this is based on the premise that Pake is the attacker, right?"

"You don't need to worry about that. I think it's eight or nine times out of ten; it can't be wrong."

Yingzhou tapped the desk lightly and looked out the window. At this moment, it was gloomy outside, without a single ray of sunlight.

Ninth Defense Zone Inner City.

Pake paced back and forth in his living room. Although the smile on his lips hadn't changed, his restlessness made the attendant to the side afraid to speak, fearing he might trigger Pake's bad temper.

Pake kept muttering to himself, repeating this phrase over and over.

"Heh, that guy Yingzhou. It's been half a month, and the promised squad still hasn't been sent to me. The combat squads for the other two Councilors have already arrived; why hasn't mine arrived yet?"

Just then, an attendant came to the living room with a trembling body, bowed to Pake, and said.

"Lord Pake, there is a communication for you. It is from the Military District."

Upon hearing this news, Pake immediately walked out of the living room to his Communication Device, picked it up, and heard the apologetic voice coming from Yingzhou on the other end.

"Is this Councilor Pake? I am truly sorry. I have already sent the combat squads to the other two Councilors, but yours might need to wait a few more days. After all, those two don't have your strength, so I can only wrong you for a bit."

Pake, who had been all smiles, saw his expression stiffen upon hearing this news, but he quickly controlled his tone and said patiently to Yingzhou.

"Councilor Yingzhou, look, actually, it's fine even without a full squad; half a squad with strong strength will do. I am terrified every day now, afraid that the terrifying monster will Devour me. I'm troubling you, Chief Yingzhou."

The other end of the communication fell into a brief silence, and finally, the sound of Yingzhou coughing appeared on the communication.

"Cough, cough. Of course. Just these two days; I will arrange a special unit to go to your place."

"Then thank you very much, Councilor Yingzhou."

After hanging up the communication, the smile on Pake's face remained unchanged, but his tone was somewhat cold.

"This guy, he's definitely doing it on purpose!"