World-saving Plan: The Only Savior
Chapter 407 - 291 Internal Conflict

Chapter 407: Chapter 291 Internal Conflict

"Brett, you’ve read this intelligence report, haven’t you? What do you think about the monster mentioned here?"

The middle-aged man lifted his head, his gaze shifting towards the officer standing across from him.

The officer, asked in such a manner, immediately straightened up and replied:

"Commander, regarding the discovery made by the Sea Lion Team, I believe we should follow the method suggested in their letter, avoid that monster, and focus our exploration on areas far from the lake."

The middle-aged man looked at him with piercing eyes.

"Oh? State your reasons."

"Yes, Commander. According to the intelligence analysis, that monster is extremely large in size and possesses formidable strength in water. Given our current conditions, engaging in combat in such an environment would be highly disadvantageous to us and could result in severe casualties..."

The young man named Brett analyzed a multitude of points, presenting his arguments coherently and convincingly, which made it hard not to see the sense in what he was saying.

However, the middle-aged man shook his head slightly and said, "Brett, your analysis is indeed not wrong, but you have overlooked a most critical point."

"Please give your instructions, Commander."

The middle-aged man put down the report in his hand and then seemed to ask an unrelated question:

"Brett, I wonder what you think of these mercenaries who have been hastily recruited?"

Confusion appeared on the young man’s face; he clearly hadn’t expected the commander to bring this subject up suddenly; however, he still decisively answered:

"Commander, I think that although these mercenaries possess commendable skills, their organization and discipline are poor, which isn’t suitable for our kind of environment."

He didn’t elaborate much, merely touching on the issue briefly because it was a sensitive topic within the base.

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "You’re right, and although I personally disagree with this approach, it is a new strategy designated by the domestic command. I don’t know why they would do such a thing; even with my authority, there’s a lot that I can’t access..."

"However, since this is an order, we must carry it out. You have seen the recent situation within the base; the soldiers have already subtly split into two factions. The youngsters from the Seventh Fleet seem quite resentful towards these new mercenaries, and the minor conflicts are also incessant..."

The middle-aged man said this, his face taking on a serious expression.

"Moreover, some rumors have begun to spread quietly among the mercenaries, saying that we view them as cannon fodder... Although I’m not sure what the domestic command’s intentions are, it’s clear that we must nip this trend in the bud. Do you understand what I’m saying?"

Brett, upon hearing this, gradually came to a realization and immediately spoke:

"Commander, are you suggesting that if the mercenaries learn that after this group of people was sacrificed, we did nothing, it would indirectly validate those rumors and further aggravate our internal conflicts...?"

The middle-aged man looked at him approvingly and said:

"Correct. All seven of the casualties this time were mercenaries, and the sole survivor is one of our own. What do you think that would make them feel? Of course, as the commander of the Seventh Fleet, I could override this issue with military orders, but such a move wouldn’t eliminate the underlying problem."

"Therefore, in light of this incident, we must take immediate action and send someone to scout the lake area, to provide an explanation to the soldiers."

Brett nodded involuntarily but then hesitated:

"But, Commander, if we do encounter that monster, what then? The report states that the creature poses a very high threat level..."

The middle-aged man smiled and shook his head, saying, "Brett, don’t always overcomplicate things. In such situations, we can simply operate from the shore, bring more deep-water bombs, and blast the entire area nearby. Whether we’ll get results is another matter. As long as your attitude is right, that’s enough."

"Ah, this, this..."

The young man clearly hadn’t expected his boss to say something like that.

The middle-aged man patted his shoulder. "Brett, some things can’t be learned from textbooks. You still need more experience."

He said and walked towards the door.

"Right now, the small radar installation at the base is almost finished. With the base station set up by the Sea Lion Team, we can directly dispatch helicopters for support when needed. It just so happens that you should go and expedite the installation progress, aiming to complete it within three days."

...

Zhang Xiaoman was now distributing weapons to the members of the Star Alliance, unaware that Seven-Star Lake would probably be welcoming a new wave of visitors before long.

"Wow, Boss, is this stuff for us? It’s so cool!"

Outside the Inheritance Land, Xiao Shun was excitedly looking at a few weapons on a rack, his face full of joy, as if he couldn’t wait to start waving them around right then.

Zhang Xiaoman nodded slightly at the sight.

"These weapons were found in the underwater relics. They once accompanied the predecessors of the Three Great Sanctuaries in battle against the Alien Species. Now they can finally see the light of day again and have found a new home."

Hearing this, everyone wore an eager expression.

Zhang Xiaoman continued, "Since we’ve rediscovered them, we certainly can’t let them gather dust anymore. I’ve prepared a set of weapons for each of you according to your respective Sanctuaries. After you take them, take good care of them. If there’s a chance, you can practice on your own. Later on, I will find someone to provide you with specialized training."

The equipment Zhang Xiaoman pulled out were naturally the pile of swords and weapons found at the bottom of the lake during the last Star Rank event. Although they were all Cold Weapons, they all contained Dark Energy Fluctuations and were Extraordinary Items, not to be underestimated.

Of course, he wasn’t saying they had to start practicing with these items right away. After all, no one in the Star Alliance was currently capable of training them, right?

The only formidable one, Lord Bear, came from a special forces background. It’s one thing for him to handle firearms, but asking him to wield a two-meter Long Spear was a bit too much to ask.

These items were only meant by Zhang Xiaoman as a formal issue of equipment and weren’t a strict requirement for their use. More than that, it was a symbolic gesture.

Besides, given their current circumstances, if they were to undergo training, the priority would be mastering firearms, as there was already a ready-made instructor.

While firearms might not be very effective against many Alien Species and could be inconvenient to use in a place like Hua Xia Country,

Still, it was important to possess the necessary skills, just in case Zhang Xiaoman happened upon some extraterrestrial firearm technology.

Besides, with accurate marksmanship, one could minimize wasted ammunition when using Holy Water in the future, right?

Of course, these were just part of his overall plan. In his view, both long-range firearms and close-combat skills had to be mastered.

So, this weapon distribution could also be seen as a prior preparation.

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