bookpub Chapter 1126: Chapter 1125: Multi Pronged Assault
Chapter 1126: Chapter 1125: Multi Pronged Assault
Chapter 1126: Chapter 1125: Multi Pronged Assault
Leone's answer was as certain as it could possibly be as she nodded and said "I could think of nothing better than that, Sultana.", earning a deep nod from the lithe Jackalkin and a myriad of smiles and smirks from the Death Jackals around us - at least those that weren't wearing figurative or literal masks.
"Good! Well, the plan is a simple one; this base here is out in the open, and I want to hit it hard and fast. Faster than they can react, and fast enough to ensure the other two don't know what happened before it's too late. Something explosive... and something that I know you're capable of, Princess.
The other two though are tougher nuts to crack, and they're both closer together than that third one; that first one is on the outskirts of the city, in the slums, so I'm not too worried about collateral. Shouldn't be any anyways since the place is a harbor of 'illegal' trade and dealings..."
Tapping the map, she directed our attention to the three markers and gave us an overview of what she had been doing during our time apart, and upon seeing the very detailed overlay of the city and how many different things were inside, I couldn't help but look towards the Sultana and wonder what she wasn't telling us just yet.
Sensing that, she nudged a marker aside and said "Yes, yes, there's more here than just three cells; congrats pup, you have eyes. These three cells though are the priority, and these clusters here aren't of much importance. The other side of the city is of no importance to you four, so focus on these three for me.
With Leone and some of the other more explosive mages bombarding and flattening this part of the city - I was meaning to renovate anyways - we need to get the other two before they flee, and that's where you three come in.
Jahi, Anput, I was thinking of handing this cell here to you two and two other Death Jackals; they're the hardier and more well equipped cell on this side of the city, so I want you two and your two chaperones to hit it hard and fast alongside the bombardment of the previous cell. Since these are the stronger and more physically inclined members, I'm sure you understand that they don't have the important documents and other things that I want to find on hand; from what we know, it's more treasures and other knick knacks waiting for you in there hideout. The things I do want are here, which if you were keen eyed, pup, you could tell me why I left this one for last."
I leaned over the table and stared at the map for a moment before gently leaning the marker to the side as I ensured I was correct, after which I looked back up at the Sultana and replied "This is the furthest one into the city amongst the three you've prioritized for us, and
additionally it appears to be some merchant's estate."
"We've fine tuned it to an art form itself, and your Knights of Cinder can stand as tall and as proud as they want... but when it comes to an unadulterated slaughter, you'll find fewer more adept in that art form than those born in these golden sands."
It was currently - a theatric showing of a strength that we could only take her word for, one that meant little for the time being as we just nodded in agreement, even if we knew an estimated strength for the Death Jackals; just hearing it wasn't enough for me right now, even coming from the Sultana.
It sounded like bravado that had an inkling of truth to it, but considering the widespread appearance of the Fingers in her country, and how little we actually knew about the
organization at large, it wasn't as... impressive as she was making it.
That wasn't to say I didn't buy it though - I was most definitely going to be impressed and be eating my words eventually, but for now... I just took her word for it.
She could sense that, especially since the people she was telling that too had seen some of the Knights fight before and had an understanding of their power, but I knew I would be proven wrong to hold any doubts to her words.
So instead, when she returned to the table and began to divvy out more instructions and ideas on the battle to come, we focused on that and prepared for those fights, knowing that there was no room for doubt right now.
We each had our strengths, and she was putting them to the test here and now as she gave us orders to follow, ones that played to those strengths and ones that would reap impressive
results should we follow them properly.
Leone's potent magic being levied against an unsuspecting hideout alongside a few other mages, Anput and Jahi's strength being given the opportunity to shine through as they took the most direct approach possible to a fight...
And then my more nuanced approach to operations like this being included as I was told about an open invitation party being hosted at this merchant's house, one that would let anyone with enough gold enter and have some fun for the next few days, giving me a myriad of choices to make on how to approach this the best possible way.