606 Trap Was Se (2/2)
”Yes, Principal!”
The young and handsome looking young immortal used to be an elite student from Capth. When Harmon turned to Patroclus, he took an elite army with him. These elites of the former A class academy were convinced that Patroclus' actions were offering humanity another chance, a transformation into something much better. Their youthful minds were full of ideals, and were easily swayed. Somehow, Patroclus was not only able to justify his actions, but also had persuaded them that they were the future of humanity. Whoever stood before them was against a better future.
On the map, the young immortal had marked the Zerg's defense lines clearly. It was evident that Wang Tong would never be able to pass these lines unnoticed.
The obvious left only one possibility to Wang Tong's sudden disappearance: he was up to something. Harmon knew right away where Wang Tong was going to attack next: Kashan!
The moment of epiphany elated the old principal, as he jumped out of his chair and announced, ”It's Kashan, Wang Tong is going after Kashan! Haha! What a conspicuous fool!”
Xie Su was startled by Harmon's outburst. After he realized what Harmon had said, he muttered to himself, ”That's suicide.”
Xie Su couldn't make sense of it. Kashan was the largest city in northern district, and was the most heavily guarded.
Attacking the city with a small force is no different than begging for defeat.
”Haha, this is the wide spirit of humans. The more dangerous a place is, the more likely one is to succeed. Most of the armies in Kashan are out about searching for Wang Tong, and the enormous size of the city gives Wang Tong more angles to wage his assault. It is the perfect target.” Harmon's voice sounded almost like a compliment. He marveled at Wang Tong's ability to go with the flow and change his plan on the spot. What a pity that he wouldn't be recruited to work for Patroclus; otherwise, the world would have already belonged to the immortals. The humans on Mars had no hope of surviving the Zergs' invasion until Wang Tong showed up and changed things around.
However, Harmon would not let him have his way any longer.
”Are you sure?”Xie Su asked incredulously.
”General Xie Su, no one can be certain of anything, but this is my best guess.”
”You have been wrong once. How sure are you this time? What if this is another ruse?” Xie Su asked.
Harmon didn't mind the threat and put down. Xie Su's barking sounded like a child's ramblings to him.
”I am very certain he will go to Kashan. You should get ready. However, we don't need to pull more soldiers back from the front line. I think what we have now should be enough to handle Wang Tong if we are prepared.” Harmon said thinly. He lamented that if he were not here on Mars, no one here would be able to stop Wang Tong from claiming the planet.
”No problem! Do you think I will need to pull all the scouts back?”
Harmon shook his head and said, ”Let's pretend that we know nothing. The more we act out, the more likely we will jinx it. We need to prepare our welcoming party very quietly.”
”Haha! Very well then! I have been looking forward to meeting this human devil!” Xie Su swung his cloak around and sauntered out of the meeting room. The plan was clear: he wouldn't gather a massive number of Zergs; the defensive forces of Kashan and his retinue of golden dark ones would suffice.
The trap was set, and he only had to wait for Wang Tong to rise to the bait.
Meanwhile, the immortals were also preparing for the upcoming battle with Wang Tong. Five years ago, Capth was defeated by Ayrlarng; yet five years late, Hua Li was determined to avenge that humiliating defeat.
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Somewhere inside the Zerg controlled territory, a campfire burned furtively and low. Of all the two hundred House Lie elites that Lie Jian had brought with him, only two were still awake. The rest of the soldiers were soundly asleep, and the camp had fallen pin drop silent. Tomorrow, more hard battle for survival awaited them.