bookandnovel Chapter 248 Li Ang's Plan
Chapter 248 Li Ang's Plan
Chapter 248 Li Ang's Plan
Celia's words, those fragmented premonitions, the constant warnings of the so-called "correct history"—all the clues seem to converge at this moment.
Save Eve, disrupt the bloody ancient ritual of the Elven Court, gain the help of the entire Elven Kingdom, and then fight together against the End.
Perhaps this is the key moment that will shake the "singularity of fate." Of course, even if it weren't the "singularity," Li Ang would still rescue Eve without hesitation. "What do you need me to do?" Li Ang understood the meaning behind August's words and knew that the other party was willing to tell him these things because he needed his power.
For the first time, August smiled. "Very good. It's easy to talk to intelligent people. First of all, I must say that before you appeared, with only my strength and the strength of these outcasts underground, trying to fight against Leighhart and the royal guards and noble forces he controls would be like throwing an egg against a rock. He possesses the most elite divine guards," equipped with the finest divine scepters—a force we cannot directly confront."
He abruptly changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on Li Ang: "But now, a variable has emerged. You, Li Ang, are able to break the bloodline lock on the Divine Might Scepter! This means that we can also wield this power. As long as we possess a sufficient number of Divine Might Scepters and arm a loyal, fearless army, we will have the opportunity to shake the royal court's rule, and then allow me—to ascend the throne, thereby achieving everyone's goals."
Li Ang immediately understood his meaning: "You have a way to obtain a large number of Divine Scepters?"
August nodded in agreement. "Within the city of Avalon, near the royal court area, lies a sacred armory directly under the Elven King's jurisdiction. It stores a large number of spare Divine Scepters; if we can seize it, we can quickly assemble an armed force."
After speaking, he unfolded a simple map of Avalon's city, but marked with key points, and pointed to a marker on the outskirts of the royal court: "This is the approximate location of the Sacred Armory. Although I am a prince, the Sacred Armory is directly under the king, so I know very little about its exact location, as well as the details of its internal guards and magical restrictions. I only know that its defenses are extremely tight, and it is extremely difficult to infiltrate by conventional means, let alone launch a direct assault."
Shirley then spoke up, "Your Highness and I have a preliminary plan: the Self-Defense Forces will create large-scale disturbances in multiple locations outside the city, feigning a coordinated uprising by several hideouts to draw the attention of the Royal Guards and the city defense forces. Then, taking advantage of the chaos, Your Highness will use your status and familiarity with the terrain to lead a top-tier squad to secretly infiltrate the Sacred Armory area and carry out a swift raid. Li Ang, as the key to unlocking the Scepter, you will accompany the infiltration team. Once successful, immediately evacuate through the underground passage."
Li Ang looked at the map, but his brows were furrowed. The plan sounded reasonable, but it contained extremely high risks, especially for the self-defense group responsible for the feint attack.
"A feint attack to draw fire—" Li Ang said slowly, "This means that the brothers of the Self-Defense Corps will have to face the full force of the Royal Court Guards and the City Defense Army head-on, but they are poorly equipped and facing organized attacks from the Divine Scepter—"
He recalled the overwhelming lightning and exploding fireballs at Silver Dew Manor, shook his head, and continued, "The casualties will be extremely heavy, possibly even—total annihilation."
Shirley pressed her lips together, a flicker of pain crossing her icy blue eyes, but her voice remained firm: "But this is a necessary sacrifice. For the future of more compatriots, for overthrowing this damned system, every member of the Self-Defense Force is prepared to die."
"I'm not denying your awareness." Li Ang raised his head, his gaze sweeping over August and Sherry.
"But I have a better way, or at least a way to significantly reduce casualties in the feint attack team."
Li Ang's words plunged the council chamber into a brief, deathly silence.
"A better way? To reduce casualties?" Shirley was the first to react, her voice filled with disbelief.
"Li Ang, do you know how many guards and city defenders there are? The combined might of their divine scepters is enough to flatten this forest several times over! Even if the feint attack is just a distant diversion, it must create a sufficiently realistic threat to draw the main force away. How do you plan to drastically reduce casualties? Do you have a way to make our brothers invulnerable?"
Shirley bombarded him with questions, not because she wanted to provoke Li Ang, but because she desperately wanted to know what Li Ang's plan was.
“It’s not that they’re invulnerable,” Li Ang shook his head, then calmly swept his gaze over the three men and said seriously, “My plan is a feint attack, which I will lead alone. The teams you’ve gathered from various lairs don’t need to actually charge the defenses. They just need to harass them from a distance with arrows, slingshots, or anything that can make noise or create fire, making it look like a feint attack. The real task of creating a threat for them and drawing all the defenders’ attention and firepower will be left to me.”
Upon hearing this, August's aquamarine eyes widened slightly, Sherry's icy blue vertical pupils contracted abruptly, and even Lillian forgot to breathe, as if she had frozen in place.
"You're all alone?!" After a long while, Lillian finally couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her pale golden eyes filled with horror.
"Li Ang, do you know what you're saying? Those aren't just a few dozen guards from Silver Dew Manor! Those are hundreds, even thousands, of well-equipped Royal Guards and city defense troops from Avalon, with all sorts of defensive structures and war machines we don't even know about! You alone—it's impossible! This is simply—simply—suicide!"
August slowly sat up straight, his expression extremely solemn. He scrutinized Li Ang, as if trying to see through his calm exterior to his true thoughts.
"Li Ang," August's voice was steady, but it still carried a hint of doubt and inquiry.
"I've witnessed your skills; you're perhaps stronger than any of us realize. But are you sure you want to take on the entire city's garrison single-handedly? That goes beyond mere bravery. I need to know where your confidence comes from. It concerns the success or failure of the entire plan, and the survival of countless lives."
Li Ang met August's gaze. He knew that he had to give a sufficient reason, or at least a reason that sounded reasonable, to gain the trust of this elven prince.
"My confidence comes in part from it."
Li Ang raised his right hand, and the [Gift Ring] on his index finger shimmered with a restrained and profound luster in the dim light. Although the aura of Titan's grace—power, courage, and wisdom—had been subdued, its extraordinary nature could still be felt at close range.