Hearing Shirayuki's words, Miss Chen's face fell.
However, she understood that allowing her to go to Chernobog to find Talulah must be Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu's biggest concession. If she didn't agree, she probably wouldn't be able to leave Lungmen, and she believed Wei Yenwu / Wei Yanwu would keep his word.
"I've talked with the higher-ups; I'll go with you. Don't look at me like that. Reunion Movement killed many of our brothers this time, and several of my informants also suffered because of it. I have to avenge them."
Hoshiguma spoke only after Shirayuki had finished. Hearing that Hoshiguma was also going, Miss Chen instinctively wanted to refuse. After all, her going was for personal reasons, and bringing Hoshiguma, a top combatant of the Lungmen Guard Department / Guard Department, would be suspected of abusing public office for private gain.
However, Hoshiguma's excuse was very clever, and Miss Chen couldn't find an excuse to refuse for a moment.
Kanna, not far away, looked over with curiosity. In the original plot, Miss Chen didn't go to Chernobog with Rhodes Island, and Hoshiguma didn't accompany her either. But this time, they not only met early but also had an extra 'oni sister,' so it could be said that it had nothing to do with the plot anymore.
However, considering that three Reunion Movement cadres were killed and one was severely injured in Chernobog, while Rhodes Island was completely unharmed, the plot had already deviated significantly, so one more person wasn't strange at all.
Moreover, both Shirayuki and Hoshiguma could be considered high-tier combatants, on the level of Elite Operator at Rhodes Island.
With the two of them joining, they could not only help supervise Miss Chen, who was already difficult to manage, but also supplement some available manpower.
After leaving Lungmen, the convoy drove straight towards the abandoned mobile city.
Halfway there, Miss Chen surveyed her surroundings and asked, "Wait, aren't we going to Chernobog?"
"Chernobog is naturally our ultimate destination, but before we go there, we need to make a stop here."
The Doctor took out a map and pointed to an uninhabited area.
"According to intelligence, this is a Reunion Movement transit point, located between Lungmen and Chernobog. If we occupy it and allow it to remain in Reunion Movement's hands, then once we attack Chernobog, the cadres here could immediately mobilize and lead their subordinates to cut off our retreat from behind. If our attack is thwarted or stalemated, we would face a pincer attack."
As a senior inspector of Lungmen and someone who had been on the front lines of crime-fighting for many years, Miss Chen naturally understood this principle. However, her mind had been preoccupied with the news of Talulah, so she hadn't fully heard the Doctor's arrangements.
"Kal'tsit said that Rhodes Island would dispatch two squads from Rhodes Island to meet us here at the ruins," Amiya added, relaying the message she had just received via the communication terminal.
"Who's coming?"
"Saria's squad and Sharp's squad. Additionally, Reserve Squads A1, A4, and A6 will carry supplies and follow behind to provide logistics and rescue for our subsequent battles," Amiya quickly replied.
The Doctor nodded. Although he hadn't personally commanded them, the intelligence provided by Kal'tsit stated that both squads specialized in assault operations. The former was skilled in defense, and the latter in offense, which perfectly suited their current mission.
"Excellent. Get in touch with the two squads as soon as possible. As long as the plan goes smoothly, we won't need to force our way into the ruins to take them."
After giving instructions to Amiya, the Doctor closed his eyes and began to recall all the encounters and intelligence he had gathered since waking up.
As night approached, the convoy arrived near the ruins and met up with the Rhodes Island reinforcements who were already waiting there.
Upon arrival, besides the Rhodes Island contingent, there were also three uninvited guests.
They were leaning against a vehicle not far away, emblazoned with a large Penguin Logistics logo.
Seeing the Doctor and his group arrive, they were initially wary, but relaxed once they realized they were allies from Rhodes Island.
Kanna and her group also saw them. These three were the Apple Pie person, the Life Winner, and the Bread person from Penguin Logistics.
Seeing other people, the Doctor went to ask Saria and learned that after the Rhodes Island group arrived nearby, they discovered these three were being pursued by Reunion Movement. Following the principle that the enemy of my enemy is my friend, Saria proactively offered assistance and rescued the three of them.
They later learned that they were members of Penguin Logistics from Lungmen. This time, they had been tasked with transporting a batch of medicine from another region to deliver to a person named Marquis Boris here. Unexpectedly, upon arrival, the place had already become a ruin, and Marquis Boris was nowhere to be found. However, many people claiming to be from Reunion Movement suddenly appeared. When they discovered that the items Penguin Logistics was transporting were very precious medicines, they became malicious and wanted to seize the batch of medicine.
Texas naturally wouldn't agree. After all, as someone from a gang, she was used to internal conflicts. However, to take her goods, one needed corresponding skills, so the two sides started fighting.
Although the three of them were skilled, they were outnumbered. In the end, they had no choice but to flee in their vehicle, with the Reunion Movement members hot on their heels.
As a result, after fighting their way out of the ruins, they met the newly arrived Rhodes Island group in the wilderness.
Initially, seeing a team of fully armed personnel suddenly appear in front of them, they thought they were surrounded. But unexpectedly, these people did not stop them but instead engaged in a battle with the Reunion Movement members who were chasing them.
The Penguin Logistics members were also bold. Remembering the chaotic chase they had just endured, they stopped running and turned to join Rhodes Island in wiping out the Reunion Movement group, leaving only a few scattered individuals who fled back into the ruined city.
Afterward, the three Penguin Logistics members, knowing that Rhodes Island was there to fight Reunion Movement, chose not to leave but to join in. In their own words:
"Is there a party after the fight? As long as there's apple pie, I'll fight this battle with you!"
"How dare they try to steal from Penguin Logistics? We'll break their teeth and cut off their claws! If I don't get revenge for this, I won't be able to sleep soundly when I get back..."
"We have a batch of medicines here, do you want to take them? What... Rhodes Island is a pharmaceutical company... Never mind..."
Saria was initially wary of the three overly familiar individuals, but later realized they were simply socially awkward... However, considering they worked in logistics, and dangerous goods logistics at that, some social awkwardness was normal, so she agreed to let the three follow.
"Hello everyone, I am the Doctor, the temporary commander of this Rhodes Island operation. This is Miss Chen..."
"No need to introduce Miss Chen, we're old acquaintances," the young Sankta lady opposite smiled exaggeratedly at Miss Chen.
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