Felim nodded and sneered: "Don't worry, I won't show mercy to those bastards anymore."

…

The bastards that Philim mentioned were the group of "vultures" that ambushed the Sixth Freight Line two days ago.

At first glance, one might think that "vulture" refers to a carrion-eating bird on the African savanna. However, in fact, "vulture" is the code name for a group of bandits that roam around the world.

The reason why they use "Vulture" as the code name is because their robbery methods are really dirty.

They will not take the initiative to attack the "scavengers" or the official transportation routes of the Glorious Republic, but will instead cling to the remaining alien species around the world like parasites.

Let the aliens attack the "scavengers" on the transportation lines on their behalf, and then they will appear as "vultures".

This group of bandits active all over the world is not only the enemy of "scavengers" like Philim, but also a thorn in the side of the Glorious Republic, because they have no fixed residence and are huge in number. More importantly... Philim

Mu once heard that the Arbiter was also trying his best to hunt them down, because this group of people had touched the bottom line of humanity - Turaya.

…

The goods were all assembled and it was around 9 p.m.

Logically speaking, it is best to set off at this time, because the chance of encountering a "vulture" will increase significantly if it is later.

However, Oakham received a special notice before setting off.

Although Philim was only one of the escort members of the transport team, he was still dragged by Oakham to the command room to meet the Great Sage.

The Great Sage is the leader of the "scavengers". He is selected from the core of the scavengers' mother body and can be regarded as a spokesperson.

Therefore, in Philim's impression, the great sage who dressed himself up like a magic stick was simply a puppet worth mentioning.

But the necessary etiquette still needs to be present.

"Is the information reliable?" Oakham looked doubtful after reading the information given by the Great Sage.

The Great Sage said: "In the past few years, we have been helping the Glorious Republic handle the dirty work that they are unwilling to get involved in. It can be said that although we are free people, we still rely on the protection of the Supreme Council of the Glorious Republic, so...

…There is no doubt that this is an absolutely reliable invitation.”

invite?

Philim frowned, took the information from Oakham's hand and looked at it.

There is not much content, but there are many key points.

The first is "bait."

"But our Sixth Transportation Line has been attacked by 'Vultures' one after another and we are already short of manpower. This time we are asked to act as bait. Doesn't this mean we are going to die?" Oakham was very dissatisfied.

The great sage smiled and said: "It is precisely because you are short of manpower and can easily be called a 'vulture' target, so you are the most suitable candidates..."

"Ah? You..."

"But don't worry, the 'bait' is not a victim. This operation will be fully assisted by the arbiters. I believe that with their strength, you will be able to escape unscathed."

Oakham heard this and sneered: "Do those Arbiter guys care about our life or death? Great Sage, are you thinking too much?"

The great sage still kept smiling and said: "The deduction results given by the mother body show that not only will you escape unscathed, but you can even take the opportunity to obtain key sample data. This is very important for our next generation of Yuan-Ti soldiers.

!”

Yuan-Ti soldiers?

Felim secretly muttered in his heart: 'What nonsense is this old guy talking about? He's not really going to touch the red line, is he?'

Oakham was also stunned, and then frowned and said: "Great Sage, wasn't the Yuan-Ti soldier plan already rejected by the Presbyterian Council three years ago? Why is it brought up again today? Could it be that, in your eyes, the Presbyterian Council

Is the resolution so insignificant?"

The Great Sage explained: "There is no direct connection between collecting samples and restarting the Yuan-Ti soldiers. I did not say to ignore the Elder Council. It is just that the deduction results of the mother body show that after the arbiter solves and cleans up the vultures, we free

People will eventually become their next target, so... for future considerations, we must start preparations now."

Oakham said nothing with a cold face. He knew that although he could speak freely, he could not change or even shake the mother's mind.

"Okay, we will try our best to complete the mission, but let me explain in advance! I must take responsibility for my people, so when necessary, I will not sacrifice my people to complete the mission."

The great sage smiled slightly, nodded, and said nothing more.

Coming out of the Hall of Sages, Filim asked: "Should we first inform the Council of Elders about the Yuan-Ti soldiers?"

Oakham thought for a while and nodded: "Yeah, but it's not appropriate for both of us to talk about it, so we have to find someone else."

"who?"

"Mother Lanma."

"Mother Lanma?! She's back?" Felim was shocked when he heard this.

Oakham quickly shushed and said, "Keep your voice down! Mistress Lanma returned quietly this time. Not many people know about it. Don't cause trouble for her."

Felim grinned, and then smiled: "That's enough. With Mistress Lanma coming forward, I believe the mother body will not dare to mess around."

What Oakham is worried about now is not things like Yuan-Ti soldiers that still exist and are in concept.

He looked at the Weir-class Hunters that were taking off in the distance and said, "Why don't you go tonight."

Philim was startled, but then he understood. He patted Oakham's shoulder and said, "Come on, can you do it alone without me?" With that, Philim went to the sixth assembly platform.

went.

…

Around midnight, three Hunters loaded with cargo left the camp deep in the Grand Canyon under the escort of fifteen Nighthawk escort aircraft.

According to the original route, Firim and the others will pass through Vasalil Forest and the outskirts of the First Dome Aisinvar, and arrive at the Erub Free Trade Port around four o'clock in the morning the next day.

But this time, they chose a completely different route than before.

Not only did they avoid the Vasalir Forest, they also deliberately took an extra detour to the northwest, abruptly shortening the five-hour journey to ten hours.

At around 1 a.m., the transport formation flew over the far north border area.

From here you can overlook the entire Hermes Mountains.

The snow-capped Hermes Mountains are also crystal white under the night sky.

Philim looked at the time, and then Oakham said: "In about ten minutes we will arrive at the planned ambush location, and we can let the escort aircraft fall behind."

After hearing this, Oakham did not rush to give the order.

In the original plan, the escort aircraft in his formation would accidentally fall behind, and the defense force was deliberately lowered in order to lure the "vultures" to take the bait.

But Oakham changed his mind temporarily and said: "No need, let's reduce the speed, raise the altitude to 46,000 meters, and pass above the ambush point!"

Philim was stunned and said anxiously: "Are you not going to carry out the orders of the Great Sage?"

Oakham: "I am the head of the transport team now, and I will not let my people die in vain for such a thing!"

After that, Oakham issued an order to the transport formation, and the formation's overall flight speed began to decrease, and then began to slowly climb in altitude.

And just when Oakham's formation began to climb, on the top of the snow-capped mountains in the distance, a group of mysterious people who perfectly integrated themselves with the snow-capped mountains also noticed the formation's movements.

One of them said: "Damn, do they know we are going to ambush them here? Why did they suddenly start to climb higher?"

Another person put down the external long-distance vision component and said: "Impossible, Xiaosi's information cannot be wrong, there must be some other reason..."

"What other reason?"

"Well... go and inform the others that there will be no hunting tonight."

"Ah? We went to this damn place with all our strength, and then we just went back?"

Hearing this, the man sneered and said, "What? You still want to keep your life here?" After saying that, he turned over and rode on a giant snow-white beast.

The giant beast spread its wings and flew down the mountain with the people on its back.

"Oh! That's all!"

…

"Tsk?! I just said these rag pickers are unreliable!" There was a group of people further away, and they were also waiting for the hunt to begin.
Chapter completed!