yasinovel Chapter 1121 Preparations for War (2)
Chapter 1121 Preparations for War (2)
1121 Preparations for War (2)
"Are you sure about this, Monica?"
Monica's eyes narrowed, her jaw clenching slightly as she responded. It wasn't like she had many alternatives, at least in her opinion.
"I am," the woman said. Her voice carried a steel edge that brooked no argument.
Monica was currently in touch with the second division commander. Many kilometers and a stretch of ocean separated them. She was on Maynard Island, while Bill, the second division commander, was at the Law Gate, on the western side of Hin.
"Time is a luxury we can't afford, Bill," Monica stated, her voice devoid of emotion. "Our progress is at a critical point, and Romano's interference could jeopardize everything we've worked for."
"That's if we fail to capture the boy," Bill said. The project their research team was working on was meant to substitute the research they wanted to do on the biological supercomputer. They knew already they couldn't make a new biological supercomputer yet, but at least they could get to something close. Everything would have been much simpler if they got their hands on the biological supercomputer, but Erik Romano proved too hard to catch.
Bill remained silent. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, something Monica couldn't see—the wooden chair creaking beneath him.
"We need to give Vania enough time for her and Dr. Lena to complete their research. If they do, even Erik Romano won't be able to stop us anymore. If we do, getting our hands on the biological supercomputer will be a joke. You've seen it yourself. The amount of physical enhancements we get from the new powers is higher than what he can get."
"That's if he doesn't defeat us first."
Monica's expression darkened. Bill had faith in her, who decided to stay on Maynard Island to try to defeat him, or at least to give Dr. Lena time to complete her research, but it was also true there was a slight tint of skepticism in his own words.
"Levium... He was powerful," Bill said. "You know that. All of this is making me think. Romano might be more powerful than we assumed, or he is simply growing so strong that whatever we achieve is not enough to offset the power imbalance. If even Levium's plan didn't work, I don't know. Maybe he can really kill us three."
Bill struggled to admit this. "It depends," Monica said. "Our troops on Mur are stronger than those on Mannard or on Maynard Island, at least on average. They might be able to do something, even stall Erik enough for Dr. Lena to do her job."
"I know that... But it's not like they are strong as us; they are at best strong as Vex."
Monica's plan made sense, but it was obvious she didn't like the idea of losing. She didn't want to think about Bill losing either. As the leader of the blackguards, someone who made herself, someone who stood on the top of the most powerful organization in the world, and as a very confident person, she struggled to imagine being defeated. It was humiliating.
"How long until he arrives?"
Bill nodded. "Then go back there and prepare a welcome for him."
"I will. Who do you think you are talking to?" Both grinned, and after a brief pause, it looked like Monica dissipated the last of the doubts she had but didn't voice.
"All right... I will prepare for his arrival, then."
Monica leaned forward, her voice dropping to a near whisper. She looked at the holographic image of Bill.
"Make sure to stir trouble with the thaids near the coast and tell Vania to do the same. I don't know what Romano wants to do, but he would have to take a plane if he wants to get to Mur safely. Keep this option away from him, destroy the planes, and make the journey to Mur impossible to be taken."
"That's a good idea... But I don't know how well it will work. He still has the shapeshifters," Bill said. "The shapeshifters can at best stay in the flying thaids' living area. They can't go higher than that, contrary to planes. It means that to reach Mur, they will have to fight their way through Mur's flying thaids," Monica said.
"Yeah... I will start working on it soon, then."
A moment of understanding passed between them.
"Then hope to see you again, Bill."
"Try not to get yourself killed, Monica."
Their words sounded like a goodbye. Both commanders knew this might be their last talk.
Monica turned off her computer. The call ended, and she ended up alone in the dark room. It was quiet, but the silence felt heavy. "Now... Erik Romano... Let's see if you can even fight against 'that'..."