Chapter 20: Darkness Approaches
After discussion, it was decided that it would be better to act together, because we didn't know what kind of opponent we would meet.
At this time, everyone was sitting in a relatively large carriage, heading in the direction of the mine. And Tai Ke sat on Meimei, walking in front of the carriage as a guard.
Inside the carriage, everyone was discussing how to retake the mine.
Thomas: [The biggest problem is that the other side should already know that the alien army has been defeated by us and Tilmatt has been captured.] Then our next stop is most likely to come to the mine, and the vigilance of the other party will inevitably increase. ]
Haruka: [What if we disperse our forces?!] Let Astoro show up somewhere nearby that is slightly off the beaten path, and let the information get to them, then the other side will relax a little, and maybe give us a chance. ]
Ling: [However, there is a disadvantage to this, that is, if the other party knows that it is a feint, but instead increases the defense on this side?!] In this case, the gains outweigh the losses and the time will be wasted. ]
Haruka: [I always think you're weird today!] Normally, I would approve of this somewhat risky approach. ]
Ling: [No, it's just a bit of a bad premonition.] I think it's better to act together. ]
However, while Thomas, Haruka, and Ling were discussing, the other four sat on the side and ate.
Fanker: [Filina-chan, do you want an apple?!] ]
Filina: [Okay, thank you.] ]
Astoro: [Why didn't you join the discussion?] ]
Kenichi: [Generally speaking, when we consider high-level work like tactics, we all hand it over to Ling and Haruka.] ]
Fanker: [Well!] Who made them the smartest among us! ]
Filina: [By the way, are you okay with Astoro?!] After all, you and Kenyi are the main force. ]
Astoro: [I'm not very good at using my brain.] Let Thomas solve these complicated things. ]
Thomas: [I hear that!] What let me figure it out! You are a prince! You will be responsible for all these things in the future! ]
Astoro: [Just let me take a break!] After all, after fighting Tilmatt, my body hasn't fully recovered! ]
Thomas: [These are excuses!] Listen, as a prince, you must have the image of a prince! Whether you are sick or injured............]
Then, the next hour passed by Thomas's rambling like this.
Filina: [I found that, in a way, Astoro is very similar to Thomas.] ]
Fanker: [Where?!] ]
Filina: [It's all the same.] ]
Astoro: [Not like that!] ]
Thomas: [Not like that!] ]
Ling: [After you say that, it's really a bit like that!] ]
Thomas: [Alright, let's not talk about that, we should be around there soon.] ]
Sure enough, it didn't take long for Taike and Meimei, who were in front, to retreat to their carriage and say.
Techko: [Guys, we're almost there, and now we can see the mine with the naked eye!] ]
At this time, the carriage stopped.
Everyone got out of the car and looked at the large buildings in the distance.
There, the Mikievs Mining Farm.
In the center of the mine, there are several large machines, one of which is a large drill bit, which is presumably used to quickly dig the ground. There are also two large cranes.
Ling and Thomas both took out their binoculars and looked at the mine.
Both of them could see that there were many men in black patrolling around the mine, and it was impossible to completely avoid everyone.
In order to further develop tactics, Ling, Thomas, and Kenyi began to scout the perimeter of the mine, while the others retreated to a hidden place several kilometers later and set up camp.
A few hours later, the three of them returned.
At this time, everyone was eating dinner.
Haruka: [What are the results of the investigation?] ]
Thomas: [There are a lot of men in black, and there are a lot of aliens, and it's estimated that some of the aliens who escaped before came here.] ]
Kenichi: [There's only one breakthrough, but it always feels dangerous.] ]
Ling: [Not only that, but the other side could have laid a defensive line in that position, but it didn't, which always feels a little strange.] ]
Filina: [Where's the breach?!] ]
Thomas pulled out a hand-drawn map with a black cross on it.
Thomas: [Right there.] ]
Thomas pointed to the black fork.
Fanker: [Isn't that a mountain?!] ]
Thomas: [Yes, there's a mountain behind the mine, and there's no guard there due to the sheer size of the mountain.] ]
Haruka: [Wouldn't it be nice to go in from this road?!] ]
Ling: [Yes, but I just think it's strange that the other side can set some traps there to prevent the enemy from taking advantage of that path.] But it didn't. ]
Thomas: [I think so too.] ]
Astoro: [Why don't you just find the location of the opponent's boss and kill it in one go!!] ]
Thomas: [About 1 kilometer from the mine, there is a villa-like house.] It was surrounded by hundreds of men in black. ]
Kenichi: [Not only that, but there are a lot of traps around there.] I guess that's where the boss lives. But it's more difficult to get into. ]
Ling: [So on the way back, we thought that if we sneak into the mine and make a Shiny debut, we will be able to scare some people.] In this way, the danger is less, and you can also attract the opponent's boss. ]
Tyco: [Ah!] It's too much trouble! Wouldn't it be over if we were discovered by the other party in the morning?! ]
Thomas: [That's a question.] ]
Filina: [Isn't there a better way?!] ]
Fanker: [How about splitting up the soldiers here?!] Some of the people went to attack the mine, and some of them were ambushed on the way to the mine from that villa. When the boss appears on the road, launch a sneak attack, and the effect should be good. ]
About all members: [This guy suddenly got his senses?!] ]
Fanker: [I'm already smart!] ]
Tyco: [If that's the case, then you'll have to find someone to pretend to be Astoro.] After all, the effect will be better. ]
Astoro: [Huh?!] I'm an ambush group?! ]
Ling: [Yes!] Good opinion indeed. ]
Haruka: [That's it.] ]
Thomas: [Let's group them then.] ]
At this time, the villa side.
The man named Xiumiro was drinking tea with the night.
An ordinary guard walked in.
[Newspaper!] We found 3 suspicious characters wandering around the area. ]
Xiumiro: [Did you catch that?!] ]
[I'm sorry, because the other side found out about our encirclement and suppression, and immediately got rid of us with great speed.] ]
Night: [Is the prince coming?!] ]
[There is indeed a man dressed in a military uniform, but the prince is nowhere to be found.] ]
Xiumiro: [Probably a subordinate of the Prince.] You've worked hard, go down first. Tell them, fortify your defenses! ]
[Yes!]
Dark Night: [Looks like there's going to be a battle soon!] ]
Xiumiro: [Need I send someone to find out where they are?] Generally speaking, it should not be very far from here. ]
Night: [No need, they're all going to be delivered to the door anyway.] ]
Xiumiro: [Why do you think so!!] They may have fled when they saw what we were doing. ]
Night: [If that's the case, then why don't we go to Xingdu and force him out!] ]
So, next, it's time to start playing. Will they be able to retake the mine successfully? Although generally speaking, yes.