Chapter 178: Battle Plan? What Plan?

182. Chapter 182: Battle Plan? What Plan?

"Heh heh heh……"

Asande, who understood Luo Ken's temperament, saw this scene and let out a goose-like laugh.

One could tell at a glance that Lin Ke must have suffered a similar loss before, which is why he resisted to this extent.

However, the stress reaction was indeed too great, even his innate wizardry was invoked.

By the way, how is this guy's Kailan Battle Armor so different from others?

Despite such an obvious refusal, Luo Ken didn't give up.

He still opened his arms and came forward, his speed increasing a bit.

He looked like he was about to give Lin Ke a big bear hug.

If he really got hugged, with Luo Ken's physique, strength, and wizardry honed for body refinement, Lin Ke would lose his ability to move instantly, even if he wasn't snapped in half at the waist.

Not to mention the pain and torment it would cause, and the loss of face in front of the people who were about to become his teammates.

In that case, Lin Ke could only make his refusal more obvious.

With a thought, flames jetted from his boots, lifting him into the air as he quickly retreated.

Not only did it widen the distance between them, but he also stood near the gate of the Information Processing Bureau's station, ready to withdraw from the bureau's camp at any moment.

When they first met, the memory of Luo Ken wizard casually slapping and dislocating his own arm, causing severe pain and paralysis on half his upper body, had not faded, and it would occasionally resurface.

Now there's no way to let the obviously ill-intentioned Luo Ken wizard give him a bear hug.

While dodging the bear hug, Lin Ke asked the watching Asande doubtfully, "Isn't anyone going to stop this?"

His tone was flat, as if devoid of any emotion.

But Asande sensed the firm determination beneath Lin Ke's light tone.

If even this small matter has no one to back him up, how can Lin Ke trust that his soon-to-be teammates will come to his rescue in a crisis?

Since he can't trust them, why bother joining the team and entrusting his life and death to them?

After all, it's just an informal secondment; Lin Ke can return to the Medicine Department anytime.

At worst, he'll offend the Information Processing Bureau.

Offend then, so be it.

Who doesn't have a bit of temper?

Asande couldn't help but feel a headache; the happier he had just been laughing, the more his head now ached.

Each of them is a real grandpa—damn, they're tough to serve.

"Luo Ken, restrain yourself."

Taking a sideways step to block Luo Ken's path, Asande looked solemn and said in a low voice, "We're all teammates; don't leave bad memories before an operation that would affect cooperation. Going deep behind enemy lines, you're not doing this kind of mission for the first time—you should know how important mutual trust among teammates is."

Luo Ken stopped, stared straight into Asande's eyes for a while, twisted his mouth into a strange smile, said nothing, lowered his hands, turned, and walked into the barracks.

This attitude would be better if he said something, or threw out some harsh words.

At least everything is out in the open.

Asande let out a faint sigh, feeling unable to help but marvel: these body-refining wizards, each with extraordinarily developed muscles, even their brains packed with muscle, making their thought processes impossible to guess.

"Come down, I'll take you to meet your teammates."

After sighing, Asande waved behind him and called Lin Ke down.

"What does he mean?"

Lin Ke landed beside Asande, retracted his armor, and asked doubtfully, "Did I offend him somewhere?"

Without waiting for Asande's answer, Lin Ke asked again, "Weren't the rumors smearing my image the first two times also arranged by him to be spread?"

Can't his thoughts be a little less sharp?

How am I supposed to answer that?

Asande complained inwardly, the frivolous look gone from his face, even hiding a pained expression.

He simply didn't answer those two questions, abruptly changed the topic, and said, "This time, the special squad consists of seven people: a level three wizard big shot leads and commands; I handle coordination and communication, you handle biological research and medical care, Luo Ken handles frontal assault when encountering enemies, 'Black Cat' Betty handles reconnaissance, and Angkes and Marco handle regular firepower output."

He paused, then emphasized, "This is just a rough division of labor and positioning, not a restriction; in actual operations, everyone should actively play a larger role."

"Understood."

Seeing Asande avoid the questions, Lin Ke didn't press further but listened seriously and then nodded slightly.

In this regard of pioneering in another world, Lin Ke is a complete newbie; he must lower his stance, learn more, watch more, and think more.

As for deep-infiltration reconnaissance and combat behind enemy lines, Lin Ke has zero practical experience.

He needs to learn more, watch more, and think more.

By then, the two had already walked into the barracks.

Including Luo Ken, five team members sat there, the leader being a square-faced burly man.

"Everyone, this is Linke Grand, a level one wizard with dual affinity for water and wood, a genius potion-maker, a biology genius, who earned two merits within half a month of joining the legion."

Asande began fulfilling his coordination duty, first introducing Lin Ke to the five team members, then introducing each of the five to Lin Ke:

"This is Otisi, the big shot, a level three wizard with affinity for light, water, and earth."

"This is Heimao Betty, a level two wizard with affinity for wood and earth, skilled at reconnaissance, tracking, and maneuvering."

"These two are Angkes and Marco, twins, level two wizards with affinity for wood and fire, skilled at blasting, firepower suppression, and charging."

"This is Luo Ken, a senior level two wizard with super affinity for water, a body-refining wizard."

When introducing Luo Ken Dunton, Asande deliberately emphasized Luo Ken's identity as a body-refining wizard.

The so-called body-refining wizard is actually one of the five major mainstream wizard schools in the wizard world.

These five schools are respectively the Elemental Wizard, Body-refining Wizard, Artifice Wizard, Spirit Wizard, and Beastmaster Wizard.

After the ancient great war between the wizard world and the gods' world, the five sages who reconstructed the world in accordance with the world's will founded them, and they have been passed down.

As for the schools founded by the four sacrificed saints, they have already become nourishment for reconstructing the world and will not reappear again.

The one stationed at the western continental shelf of the main continent is the Saint Wizard Tower of the Elemental Wizard school.

Therefore, the western part of the main continent, including the west coast, is mainly Elemental Wizards.

Ruowosi Biological and Medical Academy, as one of the many wizard organizations on the west coast, also mainly cultivates Elemental Wizards.

Those like Luo Ken who switch to other schools are not nonexistent, just rare, which makes them stand out.

Body Tempering Wizards, as the name suggests, mainly develop bodily potential and walk the path of sanctifying the flesh.

Asande's emphatic reminder is well-intentioned.

Elemental Wizards are like eggs before a stone when facing Body Tempering Wizards—one tap and they break.

Can't afford to provoke them; better to detour.

Lin Ke understood, smiled and nodded, expressing gratitude with a grateful look.

"As for me,"

"Asande. Ke Nei Te, senior second-rank wizard, light system super affinity, True Spirit wizard."

Lin Ke's pupils contracted slightly, feeling greatly surprised.

True Spirit Wizards mainly study the soul, casting with mental power, or, as called within the True Spirit Wizard school, primarily with telekinesis.

Their target is people's mind and soul, with curses and soul bewitchment as their main traits, killing invisibly.

No wonder a third-rank wizard big shot holds the fort; Asande also has high authority in the team.

In coordination and communication, True Spirit Wizards have an advantage that other wizard schools, especially Body Tempering Wizards, cannot match.

A single first-ring wizardry mental link can directly connect everyone in the team.

Communication is possible without speaking.

It is highly efficient, concealed, and not limited by terrain.

When communication devices fail, its importance becomes even more evident.

The special forces team captain, third-rank wizard big shot Ou Tisi, at this time lightly clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention, and solemnly said: "Rest well today, move out early tomorrow, dismissed."

After saying that, Ou Tisi wizard walked straight out of the barracks and returned to his own tent.

Lin Ke grew ever more shocked.

Is that it?

He didn't mention a single word about combat objectives, marching routes, precautions, or battle plans.

Like child's play.

But the "Black Cat" Bei Di, the twins Ang Ke Si and Ma Ke, Asande, and even Luo Ken, all took it for granted, not at all surprised.

Bei Di, Ang Ke Si, and Ma Ke filed out of the barracks. Before leaving, each stared at Lin Ke's face for a while, yet said nothing.

Luo Ken stood up and walked to Lin Ke's front.

His tall body blocked the light, casting a shadow that completely covered Lin Ke's body, full of oppression.

Lowering his head, Luo Ken's gaze was rather teasing as he said: "Little guy, didn't expect to meet me here? As soon as I heard you were conscripted, I couldn't wait for you to come."

Lin Ke calmly met Luo Ken wizard's gaze, showing no fear, and asked doubtfully:

"I've always wondered, have I offended you?"

"Why have you repeatedly targeted me?"

"At our first meeting, you slapped me;"

"Taking advantage of my entry into the training secret realm, you lured Mo Li. Ji De Man to voluntarily accept the Se Lin wizard's quality-enhancement experiment;"

"Twice you had people spread rumors to smear my image;"

"Just now you even wanted to give me a show of force to intimidate me."

"Why is all this happening? I'm very puzzled."

"Luo Ken wizard, could you please tell me why you're doing this?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Ken wizard seemed to have heard a huge joke and chuckled softly.

His laughter grew louder, echoing throughout the barracks with a buzzing sound.

When he had laughed enough, he gradually subdued his voice, tone slightly mocking, Luo Ken wizard sneered: "What does targeting you have to do with you?"

As he spoke, Luo Ken wizard raised his right hand's index and middle fingers, gestured at his own eyes, then pointed at Lin Ke, issuing a creepy kieh-kieh laugh as a threat: "Be careful, I'll keep staring at you."

Having uttered that remark harmful to team unity, Luo Ken wizard strode out of the barracks and went away.

Lin Ke watched Luo Ken's retreating back, his gaze deep and lingering.

Asande beside him couldn't help but sigh.

Originally having no grudge, the two now truly formed a grudge after this.

After thinking, Asande said: "No matter what, during the mission, with Ou Tisi big shot present, Luo Ken cannot ignore the mission and attack you."

"Really?"

Lin Ke smiled and didn't take that to heart.

Better to rely on oneself than on others.

How can one's life and fortune be left in others' hands?

Seeing this, Asande extinguished his mediating thoughts and said: "Come on, I'll take you to rest."

"Mm, thank you, Ke Nei Te wizard."

Lin Ke did not refuse this arrangement and sincerely thanked.

"Call me Asande."

Turning and walking out, Asande said while walking: "I'll send you some materials later on deep behind enemy lines reconnaissance and combat; familiarize yourself first, so you won't fumble when the operation starts tomorrow."

"Okay."

After we set out tomorrow, you and I will go together; if conditions permit, I'll bring you along and explain some precautions.

Hmm, thank you, Asande.

On the way to the tent, Asande displayed a steadiness and reliability utterly inconsistent with his frivolous temperament, constantly giving Lin Ke some basic knowledge.

You rest first.

Upon arriving at a brand-new tent, Asande bade farewell and then left.

Lin Ke watched him go, then turned, opened the flap, and slipped into the tent.

The interior is spacious, divided into several areas.

It even comes with a washbasin.

Lin Ke set down his backpack, lay on the bunk, took out his Portable Smart Brain, opened the data Asande had sent, and began reading it carefully.

For a matter of life and death, you can never be too careful.

Time passed in earnest study.

The next day arrived quickly.

While it was still dark, Asande used the Spiritual Link to notify Lin Ke to assemble.

On the open ground in front of the Information Office barracks, six members lined up in order of height.

Square-faced Otis the big boss stood before the team, making eye contact with each person from left to right for two seconds, then said: 'Once the mission starts, all actions must follow orders; absolutely do not court death. Do you understand?'

Understood!

Asande took the lead, everyone followed, and they shouted in unison in response.

Depart!

Otis the big boss waved his hand, then was the first to board the flight vehicle parked nearby, which resembled a Hind helicopter in appearance.

Once everyone was aboard, the flight vehicle immediately activated, entering a comprehensive stealth state encompassing optical, acoustic, and psychic means, and departed from the advance base.

Looking down from above, the advance base formed a 'field' shape, with the teleportation gate at its center.

Inside and outside the base, the scenery is completely different.

Inside the base, aside from the rather crude living conditions, everything is no different from the wizard world.

Leaving the base, one enters a completely different world.

Shades of green are everywhere to be seen.

The lush primordial forest stretches out of sight.

Towering jagged peaks rise straight to the sky.

These peaks occupy little ground but are numerous, like bamboo shoots after rain.

Three suns of different colors hang in the sky.

One yellow, one red, one white.

Apart from the lack of floating mountains, Lin Ke felt as if he had arrived at Pandora, the world of Avatar.

No wonder, when dissecting fairies earlier, Lin Ke kept feeling he had seen similar shapes somewhere before.

Give a fairy a long tail and stretch its body, and you've got a dead-on knockoff of a Na'vi.

Perhaps similar ecological environments evolved similar creature races.

Lin Ke could only speculate in that direction.

The stealth flight vehicle weaved at high speed between the countless peaks, crossed over a dozen primordial rainforests, gone who-knows-how-far from the advance base, and finally began to slow and descend.

The stealth flying vehicle sped around among the numerous strange peaks, crossed over more than ten primeval rainforests, and its distance from the advance base was already unknown; finally it gradually reduced its speed and altitude.

Lin Ke followed Asande, unfastened his seat belt, rose from his seat, walked to the side hatch, and prepared to jump.

Near the hatch, Lin Ke adjusted his Defender 3202 suit to jungle camouflage and fastened the transparent face shield that covered his entire face.

This face shield boasts powerful air filtration and purification, capable of blocking all known toxins and miasmas of the fairy world.

It also includes a stable short-range communication function.

Controlled by psychic power, it allows either team-wide or private communication modes.

A backpack loaded with several sets of miniaturized experimental equipment is firmly fixed to his body without hindering movement.

Lin Ke checked his condition up and down several times, confirmed there were no problems, and met the standard.

The flight vehicle then lowered its altitude further, about to drop.

While there was still time, Lin Ke nudged Asande with his elbow, selected private chat, and asked the question he'd been holding since yesterday: 'Are we just going to act like this? No plan at all?'

Asande gave Lin Ke a strange look and replied curiously: 'A plan? What plan? Even the most meticulous pre-made plan will go wrong if the enemy doesn't cooperate.'

Asande gave Lin Ke a strange look, then curiously retorted: "Plan? What plan? No matter how meticulously a plan is made in advance, if the enemy doesn't cooperate, it's easy to go wrong."

Everything is improvised!

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A bow, and thanks.

He bowed, expressing thanks.