Chapter 37 The Troupe Leader of Meteor City - Preparations

"Our next operation is extremely dangerous, and everyone could die."

Feitan wasn't trying to intimidate anyone. Although he did have a quirky sense of humor that enjoyed scaring people, this was a serious matter, and he wouldn't joke around in this situation.

This is his rational judgment based on the actual gap in strength.

Ayana remained silent for a few seconds, her gaze sweeping silently over the people in the room, and a plan quickly formed in her mind.

With their current manpower and strength, going head-to-head with that group would be tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock, and would be no different from courting death.

Now that Feitan has already released the information and made it public, it will be difficult for her to convince everyone if she wants to act alone again.

“This stronghold must be eliminated.” Ayana’s voice was not loud, but it was clear enough to reach everyone’s ears. “But I can’t send you to your deaths.”

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, Uvogin became anxious: "Ayana, what do you mean?"

He suddenly stood up: "You don't mean you want to go by yourself?"

"Shut up, Uvogin," Feitan interrupted him coldly, glancing sideways at Ayana to signal her to continue.

He was calmer than Uvogin and more aware of the difference in strength between the two sides.

“I’m not going alone, but we need a plan; we can’t just act recklessly,” Ayana said, looking at Uvogin.

She stood up and walked to the center of the room, becoming the focus of everyone's attention, and calmly analyzed, "Our advantage lies in the fact that the enemy is in the open while we are in the dark, and we have already grasped some of their operational patterns."

She turned to Feitan to confirm: "Feitan, according to the information you obtained, their next organ transfer will be the day after tomorrow, and the location will be on the outskirts of Meteor City, right?"

Seeing Feitan nod in agreement, she continued, "Alright, then this is our chance."

Ayana displayed the qualities of a leader, instructing, "The objective of this operation is not to annihilate the enemy, but to destroy this stronghold, rescue any children who may still be alive, and gather as much information as possible about this organization."

“The frontal assault will be handled by Uvogin and me,” she clearly stated. “Uvogin, you are the strongest, so you are responsible for creating chaos on the front and drawing most of the fire. But remember, your task is to hold the line, not to fight to the death. You must retreat when you hear my signal.”

Her gaze suddenly sharpened: "If you can't do it, you can't participate in this operation."

Uvogin clicked his tongue. Although he had some reservations about not being able to have a proper fight, he still gave a heavy "hmm" and agreed to Ayana's arrangement.

“Feitan, you are agile and the smallest here, making you the least likely to be noticed.”

Ayana then turned to Feitan: "Once the operation begins, you will be responsible for infiltrating the base, searching for and rescuing the trapped children, while keeping an eye out for any valuable clues and bringing them back. You must be quick and always be discreet."

“But your mission is extremely dangerous.” She paused, then emphasized, “I expect you to prioritize your safety above all else. If you encounter danger, abandon your objective and clues immediately and choose to escape at all costs.”

She stared intently at Feitan and asked, "Can you do it?"

Feitan tilted his head slightly and said softly, "I'll try my best."

Finally, Ayana's gaze fell on Kuroro.

Kuroro was also looking at her, his obsidian eyes showing no resistance, only complete trust and a desire to participate.

“Kuroro,” Ayana’s heart softened, but she insisted, “You, Nobunaga, Phinks, have more important tasks.”

The three of them straightened up, their expressions instantly becoming extremely serious as they listened intently to her instructions.

"You are responsible for providing intelligence support and vigilance along the route from the outskirts to the base," she explained in detail. "Kuroro, you are responsible for observing and monitoring from the highest point and conveying the enemy's movements as much as possible. Nobunaga will be responsible for patrolling this route. Use this if any unexpected situation is discovered."

As she spoke, she redeemed a metal whistle from the system shop and handed it to Nobunaga: "Blow it to signal him."

Nobunaga took the whistle and curiously played with it in his hand.

He had never seen anything like it before, and he couldn't wait to put it in his mouth and blow hard.

A sharp, piercing sound instantly exploded throughout the entire house.

The group involuntarily frowned, with Uvogin covering his ears and glaring at Nobunaga with displeasure.

Ayana was also startled by the sudden noise, and then silently complained to herself.

The whistles in this system's store are really... good quality.

"Nobunaga," she said helplessly, "If you want to try it, wait until later when you find a secluded place. For now, just put it away."

Nobunaga scratched his head sheepishly, carefully putting the whistle into his pocket, his expression still showing a hint of curiosity.

“Finks.” Ayana then turned her gaze to Finks, who had been waiting silently. “Your mission is equally crucial. You will be on standby at the rendezvous point during the retreat, responsible for providing support. Once someone hears the signal and begins to retreat, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the escape route. If anyone is following you, or if any unexpected obstacles or dangers arise along the route, you will be responsible for clearing them away.”

Phinks, abandoning his previous playful demeanor, nodded calmly: "Understood, leave it to me."

"So, everyone understands their mission, right?" Ayana looked around at everyone. "This is no child's play. Any mistake in any link could lead to our total annihilation."

She paused for a moment, then emphasized, "Although the mission is important, I still hope that each of you will put your own life first. If you encounter any danger, abandon the mission and run away immediately."

Ayana hopes that these children will value their own lives more.

"Alright!" She clapped her hands, her tone light and cheerful, trying to ease the atmosphere. "Now everyone go and prepare your weapons, get some rest, and tomorrow everyone should familiarize themselves with their mission areas and routes. We'll start our operation at midnight the day after tomorrow."

The group exchanged glances and then left.

Kuroro walked last, but stopped at the stairs. After everyone else had left, he turned back to look at Ayana, his dark eyes flashing with a complex expression. He hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"Ayana, what about you?"

What is your mission?

Kuroro's question startled Ayana.

The boy stood at the top of the stairs, his eyes shining brightly, staring intently at her, waiting for her answer.

"My mission?" Ayana walked up to Kuroro, reaching out to ruffle his hair and comfort him, but the boy easily dodged her touch.

“You and Uvogin are responsible for direct containment,” Kuroro calmly analyzed. “But if it were really just containment, you wouldn’t specifically emphasize that Uvogin should retreat as soon as he hears the signal.”

Ayana's heart skipped a beat. She chuckled awkwardly and was about to explain when the boy suddenly stepped forward and grabbed her wrist. He gripped it so tightly that it hurt Ayana a little. "You've planned a way out for each of us, but the position you've chosen for yourself leaves you with no way out."

"You're going to deal with that 'doctor,' right?"

The boy's gaze was sharp, and his tone was firm: "From the very beginning, you planned to keep the most dangerous mission for yourself."

"Kuroro, I..." Ayana was about to explain when she saw the boy's eyes suddenly redden.

“Ayana, that’s dangerous, I’m worried about you.” He gritted his teeth, a thin layer of mist clouding his dark eyes. “At least let me be nearby to meet you. More people, more strength, isn’t that good?”

Seeing the genuine concern in the boy's eyes, Ayana's heart softened completely, but she still sighed and shook her head, saying, "No, Kuroro, I don't want you to be in danger, and your mission is also very important. I need you to make sure everyone can evacuate safely."

Kuroro's lips pressed into a straight line, still holding Ayana's hand tightly, stubbornly refusing to let go.

"Trust me, okay?" Ayana reluctantly pried his fingers apart, softening her tone to reassure him. "I promise nothing will happen to me, okay?"

"Then you have to promise me." The boy grasped her hand again, "No matter what, you have to come back alive."

The black-haired boy stared intently at Ayana with a somber expression, as if he would only feel at ease once he received assurances.

Ayana solemnly promised: "I promise you, I will survive."

"Kuroro, don't you believe me?" She winked mischievously, not wanting the atmosphere to become too heavy. "When have I ever lied to you?"

Kuroro stared at her for a moment before finally letting go of her hand.

"Okay, I believe you." His face regained its usual gentle expression, and he even smiled slightly at Ayana. "You must be careful, or I will worry."

"Then I'll go back inside first."

After saying that, Kuroro turned and walked up the stairs with light steps, as if he had put aside all his worries.

However, the moment he turned around, the smile on the boy's face vanished, and the mist in his dark eyes disappeared, replaced by a bottomless darkness.

He didn't stop walking, his eyes were deep and he seemed lost in thought.

[Host has been detected to have violated a key plot point; a mandatory task is now being issued.]

New task released:

1. Destroy the organ trafficking organization's stronghold within four days.

2. Eliminate the 'doctor' and rescue the trapped children.

Furthermore, this system solemnly warns that this mission is extremely dangerous. The host must make thorough preparations before taking action and proceed with extreme caution.

[Host, please be careful!]

Without hesitation, Ayana used her remaining points to redeem two powerful amplifications and one bio-manipulation.

She wasn't too scared, but she was a little worried about how to ensure the safety of her children.

In fact, she didn't want these children to get involved, but given the current situation, there was no other way.

Given this, she could only prepare in advance, try to eliminate all dangers, and ensure the children's safety as much as possible.