Chapter 865: Finalizing the Plan
Chapter 865: Finalizing the Plan
As Lyon's unexpected question hung in the air, the group of directors exchanged glances, momentarily lost for words.
It wasn't an unreasonable statement; after all, they were already irreconcilable enemies, so there was no need to uphold any sense of honor. An ambush was undoubtedly better than a direct confrontation... But it did seem a little shameless?
"Your moral standards might be a tad too high."
Lyon couldn't help but tease the Taurus Director, who still seemed hesitant.
"It was the Netherworld that broke the agreement first. The Netherworld rulers abandoned the pact they had made, launching a sneak attack and abducting the King Ship of the Thousand Sails Sea Nation. So, isn't it only natural that we retaliate with an ambush?"
"But the ones who actually took action were just the Flesh-Receiving Doe and a few others."
The Pisces Director hesitantly reminded him:
"The rest of the Netherworld rulers, like the Crow-Eyed Grandma, were itching for a fight but didn't directly intervene. Theoretically, the pact between the Bureau and them is still intact..."
"So, does this pact have any binding power? Are there consequences for breaking it?"
"Well... When the pact was made, the Netherworld couldn't defeat us, and we couldn't take action against their rulers. So, it was more of a verbal agreement..."
"Then it doesn't matter."
Upon hearing this, Lyon chuckled, "A pact with no consequences for breaking it is as good as toilet paper! Of course, if they had honored the agreement, it wouldn't be appropriate for us to break it first. But since they've already made the first move, there's no need to uphold any sense of integrity. As for the Netherworld rulers represented by the Crow-Eyed Grandma not breaking the pact... When the Flesh-Receiving Doe took action, didn't they just stand by and watch?"
Lyon paused briefly before turning to the contemplative Sagittarius Director, narrowing his eyes as he continued, "Moreover, in the conditions they presented to Lord Sagittarius, they demanded that we must not pursue the Flesh-Receiving Doe and the other Netherworld rulers. This clearly indicates their intention to stand united.
In my opinion, since they aren't willing to disassociate themselves from the violators, it's as good as endorsing the actions of the Flesh-Receiving Doe. And negotiating with enemies like them who cannot be swayed is undoubtedly a very... unnecessary act."
"..."
So, you think we're old-fashioned?
The Taurus Director glared at Lyon, who almost blurted out his criticism. Then, he sighed, nodding with a bitter smile, "Maybe I am a bit old-fashioned... I have no objections to ambushing the Netherworld rulers, but I'd still prefer to prioritize rescuing the captured children first."
"Regarding that, we can always exchange hostages."
Lyon, who had already thought this through, spoke up, "Actually, I've been considering this for a while. Our biggest disadvantage when dealing with the Netherworld is that they have our people, but we don't have any of theirs.
So, if we ambush the Netherworld rulers who come to negotiate and seize three or five of them, it will give us a significant advantage, whether we choose to fight or negotiate. We won't be as passive as we are now."
"Excellent!"
After hearing Lyon's words, the Cancer Director's round face, already glistening with oil, broke into a greasy smile. He patted his rotund belly and then cheerfully raised his arm.
"I change my vote to support taking action against the Netherworld. I've been wanting to teach those Netherworld rulers a lesson for a while. I initially opposed it because the cost was too high, and the gains wouldn't justify the fight. But I'm satisfied with Aquarius's ambush plan.
"I agree as well." With a touch to the Pisces pattern before her, the Pisces Director caused it to glow, and she smiled at Lyon. "Although this might be a slight breach of ethics, as Aquarius said, it's the Dead Realm rulers who first broke the covenant. It's only right that we turn the tables on them."
"Then it's unanimously approved," said the Sagittarius Director, ignoring the faint buzzing sound beside him. After a moment's thought, he spoke, "I'll contact Crow-Eyed Grandma and the others for another discussion. As for the location... how about the Sage's Graveyard?"
The Sage's Graveyard? The place where the third-generation Director resides?
Lyon pondered for a moment and then nodded in agreement. "I think that's a good idea. It's a location created by the Purification Bureau, making it easier to hide our personnel compared to other places. Moreover, it's within the Dead Realm, so it's less likely to arouse the Dead Realm rulers' suspicion."
"That's indeed a good choice," the Cancer Director agreed, nodding. "I've been there once. There are many coffins inside that can block soul fluctuations. We can arrange for people to lie in them ahead of time and take action as soon as the Dead Realm rulers arrive... Oh, and!"
At this point, the Cancer Director seemed to remember something and asked, "How many people are we planning to deploy in this war against the Dead Realm? Will all the branch directors from the 87th Bureau participate?"
"There's no need for that many," the Taurus Director shook his head. "Although the Dead Realm rulers have limited infiltration in the mortal world due to the initial agreement, they still have channels to obtain information. If we mobilize a large force, they might realize something is amiss.
Furthermore, the non-zodiac branch directors, without the empowerment of the Star Palaces, will struggle to confront the Dead Realm rulers directly. In my opinion, besides our six directors, we only need to bring along a few zodiac branch directors."
"I agree," the Pisces Director nodded slightly. "The so-called 'neutral faction' represented by Crow-Eyed Grandma only has eight members. In a calculated move, our six directors plus a few zodiac directors will be more than sufficient. As for the specific choices..."
The Pisces Director furrowed her brows in thought before suggesting, "Aries, Scorpio, Taurus, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Libra, and Aquarius. What do you think of these seven?"
"That's very reasonable," the Sagittarius Director nodded after some consideration. "The Gemini Bureau is currently vacant, and Olivia needs to guard the Twelve Ant Nests. Beverly from the Leo Bureau has other tasks, and Cancer and Pisces are still recovering from their injuries. These seven are indeed the most suitable choices."
Seven zodiac directors plus six directors? Lyon pondered the current situation after hearing the Sagittarius Director's words and nodded in agreement.
He recalled that his own director had once mentioned that the directors of Aries, Libra, and other major bureaus were extremely powerful, almost on par with the Pillar God level. With the addition of the Capricorn Director, who could hold his own at Paradise Mountain, the current lineup was already formidable.
Although there were directors like Edward who were just making up the numbers, even if he dropped the ball, there were still twelve powerful figures. Twelve against eight—this advantage was on their side!
(End of Chapter)
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