Chapter 254 Separation (1/2)
The night came, and two rays of light were moving around the plains. Han Xiao and his companions got away from the chase from the troops. The plains were quiet, and they could only hear the low humming sound of the exhausted engine.
”Pull over,” Han Xiao suddenly said.
Hila shook her head and disagreement. ”We just got away from the troops. If we stop now, they will soon catch up.”
”We are heading into a trap. The path ahead has been closed off. There will be nowhere out.” Han Xiao shrugged.
Hila jumped. ”What? How did you know?”
But she recalled hearing that Han Xiao could predict the future, so she took back her question. Both of them had forced their way out of the headquarters, and after the eventful and stressful days, she trusted Han Xiao with all her heart.
She stopped the jeep, and silence took over the scene.
”If the Germinal Organization has encircled the plains, they will for sure move inward and confine us in a smaller area. We now have two options. First, we fight our way through before they enclose their forces on us, or second, we wait for our opportunity.”
”If we drag this out for too long, our area for movement would be smaller, and our chance of surviving will be even slimmer,” Hila said hesitantly. ”Will we have a chance if we break through the encirclement?”
”The trap they've set up this time is strong and secure. All the troops are close to each other, and there is no space or opportunity where we can sneak past them. Even if we head back the way we came, we still cannot escape.” Han Xiao shook his head—this was the analysis done by a player who had posted this information on the forums. [The Encirclement of the Plains] mission was the largest mission in the Germinal Organization, and it was a mission in the battle series, so more and more players came together.
”There is a chance that we can break through their trap, but the risk is too high, and we won't be able to protect your sister. But what you said was right; waiting around is also bad for us.”
After Han Xiao analyzed the situation, Hila remained quiet and tried to think for a new method.
Even though Aurora could not understand what Han Xiao had said, she could tell that the atmosphere was serious and dense. She then grabbed Hila's sleeve.
Hila's serious face relaxed, and she patted Aurora on her head.
It was not the end. No matter how dangerous and challenging the circumstances were, she would never give up. When she had been the Germinal Organization, Hila was as cold as an iceberg. But after Han Xiao showed the hope that she could save her sister from imprisonment, he slowly chipped away at her cold personality and would occasionally show her care and kindness to others. Although, most of the time, she still wore an unemotional face.
Hila looked back and asked, ”Do you have any idea?”
”I need to make a few calls.” Han Xiao had a plan slowly forming in his head.
…
Buzz!
The leader's computer received a call. When he saw the notification, his pupils suddenly contracted. It was Zero.
Why is he calling me?
The leader was shocked and shouted at his assistant, ”Track his location now!”
The assistant quickly called for communication technicians to track the communication system.
The leader then accepted the call. Han Xiao's face appeared on the screen, and the leader showed a murderous intent in his eyes. Han Xiao also did not talk, and they stared at each other for a while. Even though they were looking through a screen, they could feel the intense hostility from each other.
After a while, Han Xiao started the conversation. ”Long time no see.”
”Isn't it too late for you to beg for mercy?” the leader replied coolly. He could tell that Han Xiao already knew that he was trapped in the encirclement and could not find a way to escape. That was why Han Xiao directly called his mortal enemy to try some petty trick.
From his understanding, there was nothing for them to talk about. The leader was the one in a better position, and Han Xiao was just a stray dog that he could catch whenever he wanted.