Chapter 246 - From top to bottom (1/2)
”To think Thanatos is also here with us...” [Ash]
”So, does that mean the other minion of God of Death are here?” [Seraph]
”Hard to say... I don't know how to communicate with them whenever I need to” [Ash]
”Then the best we can do is searching for any concrete lead, and if possible foil whatever their plan is” [Alaric]
”While it's hard, you guys are like that of an elite squad of a country. Fighting them all head on might be asking a bit too much, but sneak around, collect information and go, that's indeed something a small group like you can do” [Faris]
”Leave the information gathering to us. We are information brokers after all” [Faizi]
”Thank you, but honestly speaking, I don't know what to check other than the Achalasia Externa group. The scope is just to big” [Ash]
”Indeed, the scope is big, but at the same time, that makes it easier” [Faris]
”?” [Ash]
”Let us explain” [Faizi]
The two information brokers explain to me about data gathering process. While it's true that we almost know next to nothing about them, that will also give us many directions to tackle this issue, where it will both become an advantage and disadvantage at the same time.
First, define what we know. We know for a fact that the old follower headquarters are here inside this country, and their base are at the holy palace itself. Within those old follower, there is an organisation, or a branch which is responsible for Research and Development (R&D). This R&D branch has been infiltrated by a smaller and more secretive group called the Achalasia Externa, and one of their objectives, at least the one that we all know is to awaken the fallen god just like hundred years back. Their known members as of now are The Immortal Agnes, The half male half female butterfly beastman, Motra, The half giant Zin and Saintess Angela
”I see. That's how you organise the info. Start from top most or largest most, in this case the religion itself, and going down the line, it becomes smaller both in number and things to focus, in this case the members” [Ash]
”True, and as you go down the line, the importance of the subjects mention will increase. For example, not all old follower are part of Achalasia Externa, but those like Agnes are surely part of it, and an important core member for that” [Faris]
”Now, with this in mind, what do you think should we search?” [Faizi]
”Well...” [Ash]
I can think of several things if going by this method of thinking. Starting from the top, I guess it will be
1. Their true number. Surely, not everyone from the R&D will be part of Achalasia Externa. It simple logic, even in the movie, some character won't realize they're working with the baddie. So, in this case, we need to ascertain their true number. This will also make us aware of their true threat
2. Their other objectives. Even within the same organisation, different people will have different objectives.
3. Their location. It will be the best if all of them are station just inside the holy palace, but that is highly unlikely. There must be some other places for them to gather, kinds like mini gathering places
4. The other core members. Agnes, Motra, Zin, and Angela. We should seek out those people near them and confirm the other core members