Wang Zhong furrowed his eyebrows and did not refute. Instead, he turned around and discussed with Feng and Oscar.
"That's enough." Kevin Dalton waved his hand when he saw that they no longer objected, interrupting the others' chatter. Speaking of which, the people of the Wanderlust Team were doing this for the sake of everyone's safety. Their intentions were not bad, and he rather admired their cautious attitude. It was just that they were too weak, and they lacked confidence when it came to direct attacks. They would only look at things from the perspective of the weak, and this was the tragedy of the weak.
He said calmly, "That's settled then. We'll go back now."
"I still insist on my opinion," Wang Zhong said at this moment.
Kevin Dalton furrowed his eyebrows. If he had previously admired Wang Zhong's cautiousness, then his unwillingness to cooperate was truly annoying. If necessary, he didn't mind teaching this bunch of people a lesson and letting them know exactly who had the final say in this group.
"What we mean is that we split up."
Before Kevin Dalton could react, Oscar had already added, "Our Wanderlust Team will go around the swamp and attack from the rear. If you insist on attacking from the front, maybe you can wait for us at the periphery of the front for a few more days. It will be better if we attack from the front and rear."
The KD Squadron instantly quietened down. Kevin Dalton was stunned. After a long while, he couldn't help but laugh out loud. Attack from the front and rear? Wait for them for a few more days? How could they even think of this!
Just as he was about to mock them, he thought about it again. He had never expected the Wanderlust Team to be of any help in the battle. He had only brought them along because of the Great Teacher's' reputation '. Now that they wanted to leave the team, wasn't that perfect? By the time they reached the rear of the energy mine after going through so much trouble, the battle on his side would have already been over. By then, when the mission report was filled with the truth, the Wanderlust Team's name would no longer be on the record. All the rewards, including the precious Soul Crystals in the energy mine, would all belong to the KD Squadron!
"Sure!" Kevin Dalton agreed without hesitation.
"Each team will take one bomb. When the time comes, we will use the bomb to destroy the mine from the rear. Once we hear the signal, you guys will attack from the front."
Although there was a mission to blow up the mine, with the power of 'C' Thun's Stink Bomb ', one bomb was enough. The military department only sent two bombs as a backup.
Kevin Dalton was very confident to begin with, so of course, he had no problem with it. He agreed without hesitation and distributed the two Stink Bombs. He then said, "The warhorses will only be a burden for you to bring through this swamp. Why don't you give them to us? We'll help you reduce your losses. When we're done with the mission in the mines, we'll take care of our own losses."
The Wanderlust Team had lost two of Small Eyes' and Feng's horses, and they still had seven horses left. They had to pass through the swamp, and it was indeed inconvenient to lead the horses all the way. The three women did not want to see the scene of them slaughtering their horses with their own hands again.
Thus, there were no problems on both sides. Previously, they looked anxious, but when it came to splitting up, they actually had an incomparable tacit understanding. Kevin Dalton took out C 'Thun's Stink Bomb from his interspatial bracelet and handed it to Oscar. After completing the preparations, the two teams immediately went their separate ways.
Only when the people from the Wanderlust Team were far away did Osha give Kevin Dalton a thumbs up with a face full of admiration. "Brilliant. Our captain is really brilliant. It will take them at least six to seven days to pass through the swamp, and we can directly complete the mission before them. At that time, not only will we not have to give any credit to the Wanderlust Team, but we will also be able to hand over the seven warhorses that we brought back after completing the mission. We won't suffer any losses at all! "
Kevin Dalton smiled when he heard the first half of Osha's sentence, but when he heard the second half, he rolled his eyes. "You're so useless. Our KD still cares about our reputation. Do you really think we're short of paying for these horses? Don't let others look down on us! As for not following the agreement and making the first move, heh heh, it's hard for us to hide with so many people. There's nothing we can do if we walk in the front and are discovered by the enemy. "
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"Wang Zhong, I don't think that Osha is a good person. Will he swallow our horses?"
"The horses are a small matter. Even if they swallow them, it's better than letting the horses die in the swamp. Also, Captain Kevin doesn't seem like a petty person," Feng said. "But I don't think they will wait for us to synchronize. They will most likely attack us from the front tomorrow or the day after."
"Ah? Then wouldn't we have made such a big circle for nothing? "Sharmie was worried.
"It's not that easy. Man proposes, God disposes. Are we afraid that we won't have a chance?" Wang Zhong laughed. In fact, he didn't think that the other party was wrong. It was just that their judgment was different. Splitting up might be the best choice. In his heart, he would rather hope that his judgment was wrong.
Asher nodded his head heavily. Beside him, Oscar and Feng both laughed. Grai smiled and said, "Senior is right. There are plenty of opportunities. In war, with the strength of our exploration team, the first thing we have to consider is always safety."
"I really can't stand you guys. Why are you all siding with the enemy? Can't you have some hope for yourselves?" Small Eyes was quite disdainful of this group of people's overflowing love. Suddenly, her eyes widened. "No, wait! There are still seven horses! What if that group of people snatch the credit and our horses? F * ck, we've made a wasted trip. Do we still have to pay for the horses? "
"Haha, then you can only pray that Captain Kevin will show mercy." Wang Zhong laughed. The few of them talked nonsense, which made the slightly depressed team liven up again.
It was indeed slightly easier not to lead the warhorses on the journey, but that was only relatively speaking. There were still many 'traps' beneath their feet. Although everyone had Soul Power to protect their bodies, and even if they stepped into the swamp, they wouldn't be as defenseless as the Torreya warhorses, it was inevitable that they would be covered in mud.
The miasma in the air also became thicker and thicker, almost to the point where it was difficult to breathe. Fortunately, they had considered passing through the swamp in advance, and they had prepared sufficient antidotes. It was just that the smell was a little too unpleasant, and it was rather pungent. Coupled with the stench of the entire swamp, even Napier and Asher frowned along the way, let alone the three girls who loved to look good.
However, such bad environmental conditions were just a small appetizer. On the third day, they were considered to have entered the central area of the swamp. There were more and more venomous insects and monsters around them, and they appeared more frequently.
Horse-sized mosquitoes were just a piece of cake. In the morning, Sharmie stepped on a worm that was as thick as a water bucket. Its soft body, fluffy green hair, and disgusting slime all over its body scared Sharmie so much that her face turned pale. However, what made her even more uncontrollable was Small Eyes. Her hair stood on end as if she had stepped on a tiger's tail.
Women never had much resistance against this kind of mollusk. It was natural for them to be afraid of it, and they were completely unreasonable. Small Eyes didn't even think about it and subconsciously bombarded the worm. In the end, the worm was blasted into smithereens, but the sound of the bombardment attracted more than ten Poison Kiss Giant Stingers nearby. These creatures were extremely agile. If the Wanderlust Team formed a formation, they wouldn't be too afraid of them, but it was very difficult to defeat them easily in this swamp where they couldn't run. If they were delayed, the sounds of fighting would attract more monsters, and they would be courting death.
The group was forced to dive into the swamp and soak in the swamp for a full half an hour before they finally managed to lure the Poison Kiss Giant Stingers away. When they crawled out of the swamp, Sharmie and Mario had countless red blisters all over their bodies, and they were vaguely swollen.
They were the weakest in the team. Although they had Soul Power to protect their bodies, they still couldn't completely resist the toxicity of the mud in the swamp. The situation was worse than expected.
Both of them needed emergency treatment, and a small tent was temporarily set up in the swamp. Asher got some moss and withered grass to cover the tent. Small Eyes and Feng were inside to apply antidotes and bandage Sharmie's wounds. As a man, Mario wasn't so particular. Napier and Asher worked together and directly stripped him naked. Fortunately, they didn't encounter any more disgusting creatures. After more than an hour, the two injured people were also covered in bandages.
No matter how strong one was, unless one had a physique that was immune to all poisons, poison had always been the dream of all soldiers. Moreover, there were all kinds of strange poisons in the Dimensional World, and it was impossible to guard against them. Fortunately, the Holy Land had accumulated a lot of experience in this aspect, and humans also paid special attention to this aspect. Therefore, they couldn't afford to offend the gourmets.
Sharmie and Mario still had apologetic looks on their faces. The two of them were too weak, and they had already started to drag the team down when they reached this point. However, this incident reminded Feng of something.
"The green swamp is poisonous, but the gray kind is better. We can also apply some on our bodies to hide our aura. This will reduce a lot of trouble. Everyone, let's get moving."
The bright and glamorous Wanderlust Team instantly became a team of clay figurines. However, the stench of the mud on their bodies was unbearable. Furthermore, when they carefully smeared the mud on their bodies, they would often find half-melted teeth or bones in the mud. This gray mud was probably the remains of creatures that had died in this area and had been corroded and melted by the poisonous mud. It was no wonder that the stench was unbearable.
After walking for an entire day, they had to be careful of the traps under their feet, and at the same time, they had to constantly avoid the creatures that were all over the swamp. In addition, they had to drag two injured people with them, so the team's speed was getting slower and slower. However, the biggest problem was the miasma in the central area. Although they had special antidotes to control it, it still caused their physical strength to drop rapidly.
This time, not only were Sharmie and Mario struggling, but even Feng, Small Eyes, and the others were also struggling. The only ones who seemed to be fine were Wang Zhong, Oscar, and Grai. There was no need to mention Wang Zhong.
There was no need to mention Wang Zhong. From the first day the Wanderlust Team met him, they had thought that he was a bug-level existence. It seemed that no matter what he did, the Wanderlust Team would not be too surprised. On the other hand, Oscar was once an elite in the Imperial Court, and this was a basic accomplishment. What really surprised everyone was Grai. Not only did he not collapse in such an environment, he could even breathe calmly like Wang Zhong and Oscar. He did not look forced at all, which made everyone look at him in a different light. This newcomer, who seemed to be nothing but handsome, seemed to be different.
At this time, they estimated that they had begun to approach the central area of the swamp, and the team was getting more and more strained. At this time, it was the first heavy rain in a few days. It was like the saying, 'when it rains, it pours.' Everyone was complaining incessantly. Although they were not afraid of fighting, this kind of environment would lower their morale the most.
When the ice-cold rainwater came into contact with their bodies, it felt as though their hearts were being penetrated by icy water. Furthermore, there were many soybean-sized hailstones mixed within the rainwater. Crackling and rattling, they appeared just like a rain of bullets that filled the sky. Even though Heroic Soul Stage soldiers were all people with strong and sturdy bodies, no one would be able to withstand the relentless rain of hailstones that filled the sky.
The team had no choice but to stop completely. They hurriedly gathered materials, set up tents, and hid in them.
"What kind of weather is this? I'd rather fight with real swords and guns. I'd rather die happily," Small Eyes couldn't help but complain.
Sharmie seemed to want to vent, but she really had no strength left. Oscar shook his head helplessly. This was the truth of the Holy Battle. Just as he was about to comfort her, he suddenly saw the communication crystal in Feng's hand light up.
One of the reasons why they were divided into two legions was to establish a Skylink signal. However, there were few signal points, and most of the time, the signal wouldn't be good. Both teams brought signal sources with them in order to cooperate temporarily. Of course, they couldn't be too far away from each other. In fact, when they split up, both sides had a tacit understanding not to cause trouble for each other.
"Damn, could it be that the other side has really started fighting, and the battle has ended?" Small Eyes was the first to jump up. "It's over. We've suffered for nothing!"
Feng had already connected to the signal, and all she heard was a rustling sound coming from the Skylink. They were already very far apart from each other, so it was normal for the signal to be bad. She had thought that she would hear Kevin Dalton's smug or mocking voice, but she did not expect that amidst the rustling noise were screams of agony and angry roars of rage.
Retreat, run, as long as you can get away …
Hiss hiss hiss …
Hualala … They're all dead, they're all dead!
Save me …
Only screams and helpless cries for help resounded in everyone's ears. The screams didn't last for long. Finally, there was a loud bang, as if someone had directly stepped on the Skylink and cut off the connection between the two sides.
Everyone in the tent, who was originally noisy, instantly quietened down.
The 50 elites of the KD Squadron were all dead? What kind of ambush did they fall into?
Thud.
Napier, who was originally standing at the side, directly fell to the ground. Not only him, but Mario, Sharmie, Asher, and the others also instantly turned pale.
The KD Squadron seemed to have been completely wiped out. It was a level-4 exploration team with a total of 50 elites. Although they didn't get along very well, their overall strength was very strong. After interacting with them for the past few days, everyone knew how strong they were.
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