Chapter 624: Plans (1/2)

”...I can't think of any risk in this plan of yours. How about the rest of you?” The Sect Master asked the remaining people around.

”I have no objections as well. Only, I think it would be for the best if this plan remains hidden from everyone else.” Henry commented.

”I agree.” Theo said while nodding, ”Frankly, I don't want to be suspicious about our allies but what happened today is an eye-opener. We have to be careful.”

”It would be for the best we can continue brainstorming until we eventually come up with a solid plan with the rest. That plan and Raven's plan will work in conjunction, that way we can maximize our benefit.” Charles added.

”How about the rest of you?” The sect master looked at the people who still hadn't said a thing. ”Do you have any objections about this?”

”We have none, Sect Master.” The rest of them said at the same time.

”Very well.” The Sect Master nodded and looked at his heir. ”We will follow this plan of yours. Of course we will do it discretely and we would use the plan we will come up with as a cover to hide this operation.”

The Sect Master clasped Raven's shoulders and said: ”You did well, once again. Keep this up.”

Raven simply smiled and nodded, he then left to return to the captives in order to start the hidden operation he proposed.

It is just like what they speculated. Raven indeed have an idea to maximize the lead they got from capturing the spies. He had just explained to them how it will work and nobody found any risk in this plan of his. The only reason why Raven didn't publicize his plan is because he wanted to be careful.

Just like what Theo said, he too didn't want to think that their allies were suspicious. Doing so will only sow discord amongst them, something that their enemies will gladly take advantage off. That being said, what happened just now was truly an eye-opener. They were caught completely off-guard and nearly lost the war before it even began.

It was thanks to Raven that they managed to prevent this outcome. With the chance he acquired for them, they could still recover from the incident and bounce back stronger than before.

”Alright people. While Raven's busy making preparations for his plan, I will also give you some tasks.” The Sect Master looked at his most trusted retainers. The people around him perked-up and listened to what the Sect Master had in mind.

”According to what Raven told us, the Exiles are most likely aware of present and future plans. Thanks to the spies, they know just how much force we have and are probably doing something to neutralize our forces.”

”A change is required now that we caught the spies. I want you to discretely increase the fighting strength of the Units under you supervision. I will give you permission to mobilize greater amounts of resources to achieve this, but you have to remain vigilant.”

”I will ask Raven to give you a batch of Tracking Runes that you can use to filter out the people under you. Well, knowing that kid, he'll probably give you something better so just wait for it.”

Some of them nodded to the Sect Master's last remark.

”If you ever find any moles, let them be. Report it to me first or tell Raven about it. He'll decide whether we can use that mole to increase the effectiveness of his plans or not. As for the clean ones, don't hesitate to nurture them. The stronger they are the better our chances will be. Can you all do this?”

”Yes, Sect Master.” The people around him declared with utter confidence.

”Very good. For now, let us see what transpired during Raven's mission at the Valley of Despair...”

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The following weeks after the spy incident were busy for the sect.

News about what happened spread throughout everyone, at this point almost all disciples knew about the incident already. There were a period of unrest in between but with the Sect Master's lead, the situation was pacified.