Karna and the others had already left. With the three of them, bringing Nightingale and the other back shouldn't be a problem.
Now, it was time to discuss the strategic plan for what came next.
"I can't believe the Celtic soldiers have gotten this close. If we hadn't found out today, would we have woken up tomorrow morning to find ourselves completely surrounded by Celts?" Mo Shuying asked.
Edison's expression stiffened, then he forced a smile. "Hahaha~ How could that be? The castle's defenses are very thorough. As soon as they get a little closer, they'll definitely be detected. You can rest assured about that."
Edison offered an explanation, and seeing no reaction from anyone, he cleared his throat.
"Ahem, never mind that. Everyone, take a look at this."
Edison reached out and tapped the projection. Immediately, the previously unmarked map displayed red arrow routes—two of them—pointing directly to the enemy's main base.
"What's this?"
"These are the attack routes I devised after much deliberation last night. I thought about it, and the enemy Celtic forces are quite numerous. If I were to try and overwhelm them with my Mechanical Dolls, even if we won, it would take a huge amount of time."
Edison pointed to the lower arrow. "So, I think we should dispatch a special unit to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's main base from another direction, a Decapitation Strike. My mechanical forces would then attack from the front, but only to draw the enemy's attention and tie up their main forces. The real decisive factor will depend on this special unit."
Edison had been fighting the Celtic forces for so long that he already knew the location of Cú Chulainn and Medb's main base. So, if this infiltration was successful, victory would be easy.
"Good idea. So, who do you think should make up this special unit?" Mo Shuying asked, smiling as he watched Edison, curious to see what he would come up with.
"Uh, naturally, it should be composed of strong Servants." Edison pointed to the very bottom arrow, which represented a route winding along the coastline. "This route follows the coast, making it relatively covert. According to my investigation, the Celtic guards here are also relatively weak, making it an excellent route for a sneak attack."
Mo Shuying followed Edison's gaze and saw an island nearby. "This island, Alcatraz? Is that the prison on the sea?"
"Yes, that's Alcatraz Island, renowned as an inescapable sea fortress, a prison island. Why?" Edison asked, puzzled.
Mo Shuying shook his head. If I'm not mistaken, Rama's wife, Sita, is imprisoned on this island. Rama was wounded by Cú Chulainn, and because the attack carried a curse, he hasn't been able to heal. To cure Rama, Sita is key.
"Shall I continue?"
"Mhm."
"According to intelligence, the enemy's Servants are scattered, guarding various locations, which leaves their main city vulnerable. The entire main city should only have the Mad Enhanced Cú Chulainn and Medb, two Servants. That makes things easy! We have many strong individuals on our side. Infiltrate, kill them directly, and if successful, the war will end quickly."
Edison spoke with confidence. With a covert Assassin unit, as long as the Decapitation Strike succeeded, victory in the war would be effortless.
"What if they fail?" Mo Shuying frowned. One shouldn't only consider the good side of things; the bad side must also be taken into account for a comprehensive plan.
"Fail? If they fail, then don't assassinate; just fight directly and crush the opponent! As long as you eliminate everyone alive on their side, even if you say you succeeded in the assassination, it's fine!"
"..." Mo Shuying was speechless at Edison's words, but on second thought, it made sense! Yes! As long as everyone who saw them was eliminated, wouldn't that be the most successful assassination?
I've learned something new!
"Hmm, that's a good point. So, who do you think should be part of this assassination squad?" Mo Shuying asked, nodding.
Edison frowned in thought, then spoke. "It would naturally be best if you, Master, could go. After all, I've personally experienced your strength. As for Achilles, he needs to stay in the central army and can't leave, or the enemy might get suspicious. Helena isn't suitable for assassination, so that's out too. As for me, ahem, I know my limitations, so I can't go either. So... the remaining people still need to be chosen by you, Master, after all..."
"After all, the rest are people I'm familiar with, right?" Mo Shuying chuckled. Edison only had three Servants here, and none of them were going.
But these were minor matters. For an assassination, it should naturally be entrusted to Assassins—let the professionals handle it. Mo Shuying felt he was quite professional himself. It was just a Mad Enhanced Cú Chulainn and Medb; he'd show Edison how it was done.
"Since none of you are going, I'll make the trip. With me, my teacher, and Karna, it'll be more than enough."
Three people against two was more than enough. Of course, Mo Shuying wasn't underestimating them. If he were, he wouldn't even bring Karna or Li Shuwen.
Thinking about the upcoming real assassination, Mo Shuying felt a slight anticipation. It was finally time to show off his true skills! So!
"Let's start preparing now. Karna and the others should be back soon. Once they return, we'll launch our offensive." Mo Shuying clasped his fists together, a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Black Lancer Alter, standing nearby, watched Mo Shuying, a strange look flickering in her eyes.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Karna and the two others flew through the air in Vimana.
Helena was already rubbing her hands all over Vimana's floor, giggling foolishly as if she were caressing something precious, practically wanting to tear off a piece of the deck and take it with her.
"Hey, purple-haired girl over there, wipe your drool."
Child Gil sat in the main seat. The long-unoccupied throne was still as comfortable as ever; it was a rare chance for him to sit there.
"Ahem, alright, alright. Let me see if there's any new information. I wonder where those two are hiding."
Only then did Helena remember there was still business to attend to. She pulled out the search device Edison had given her, getting ready to check for any feedback. But Child Gil spoke up at that moment.
"No need to look. They're hiding in a small village not far ahead. There's also a Servant there. We need to hurry, otherwise, even if these three Servants manage to leave, the villagers will still die by the enemy Servant's blade."
"..."
As Child Gil said this, Helena's eyes widened and her mouth dropped open. She stared at Child Gil with an incredulous expression and asked,
"You? How do you know??"
Child Gil smiled slightly and waved his hand dismissively.
"Basic stuff, no big deal."
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