Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: 80. Signs of Riot_2 (1/2)

Chapter 116: 80. Signs of Riot_2

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Lieutenant Sterling Parker sat with his arms crossed behind the command console, looking at the 3D sand table of Grave 717 in front of him.

As the scouts reported their findings, the guards would place flags on the sand table corresponding to the situation.

Regardless of how difficult the situation reported by the scout, Lieutenant Sterling remained seated like a silent mountain, calm and composed.

His strong aura quickly affected the scouts who came to report.

The scouts were no longer anxious.

They stood quietly in place, waiting for the commander’s instruction.

“Staircase 1 on the first underground level is closest to the water valve. The Undead Cult is bound to defend it heavily. They filled the staircases with poisonous water to delay our closure progress of the water valve. The Undead Cult anticipated our move, and we already at a disadvantage. Following their arrangement will only put us into a complete passive position. We need to open up a new battlefield!”

Looking at the sand table in front of him, Lieutenant Sterling said in a deep voice:

“Summon my orders.”

“Yes, Chief Officer!” The guard at the door saluted.

Lieutenant Sterling picked up the command stick, pointed at the 3D sand table, and locked his gaze on the water valve at the second underground level:

“I order Lieutenant Pompey to immediately lead three squads to enter the first underground level from staircases 14, 15, and 16 on the ground floor, and quickly proceed to staircases 1, 2, and 3 leading to the second underground level. If the situation on the scene allows, Lieutenant Pompey can continue to the second underground level and try to close the water valve there.”

Looking at the layout of the tomb passages on the 3D sand table, the smaller the staircase number, the closer it is to the water valve.

Staircase 1 on the ground floor is closest to the water valve on the first underground level, so the Undead Cult’s defenses are the strongest.

On the other hand, staircases 14, 15, and 16 on the ground floor are the farthest from the water valve on the first underground level, and the defense forces within these three staircases should be the weakest.

In staircases 14, 15, and 16, before receiving any scout reports, the Imperial Army, as long as well-equipped, might still be able to forcefully break through the enemy’s defenses and reach the staircases leading to the second underground level.

Lieutenant Sterling’s approach was indeed a bit reckless, but it was not a huge gamble with great potential gains.

Done well, they could overtake from behind and turn a disadvantageous situation into an active one.

If not executed properly, Lieutenant Pompey’s three squads would be facing a very low chance of survival.

The guard who received Lieutenant Sterling’s command was about to lift the curtain and leave, but he saw a handsome Private Second Class walk in.

“Private Second Class Jarvis reporting, Chief Officer!”