Chapter 248

Chapter 248. The Chaotic Operation to Win Over Icarus and Take Down Goro-shi (1)

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The report from Indian Machete, who was both a spy for the Loki Clan and a high-ranking member of the Humanity Clan, was nothing short of shocking.

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<Secret Private Chat>

-[Dude, dude, dude, dude, dude]

-[Humanity is trying to recruit the 3rd ranked player]

-[Even if they can’t bring them into the clan, it seems they want to use them as a friendly external mercenary like Indypatible]

-[The reverse Goro-shi angle is sharp]

-[Goro-shi smack?]

-[If we say we’re doing Goro-shi now, we can at least incite about 4 people to join the fight]

-[Then with all the superhumans, we’d have about 7 people, yeah]

-[Respond quickly!] (Indian Machete)

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We can’t just sit back and watch the Humanity Clan strengthen their forces. Hence, the chaos named Goro-shi.

In other words, it was an expression of will to carry out the ‘Icarus Base Terror’ operation, which Antares almost fell for previously.

And not just by himself, but by inciting the former supporters who wanted to take down Icarus and using them.

However, despite Indian Machete’s urgent report, the Loki Clan’s spy network manager took several minutes to respond…

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-[No]

-[Don’t do it]

-[Betelgeuse won’t allow it] (Manager)

-[????]

-[What do you mean?] (Indian Machete)

-[Even if we don’t interfere, Icarus won’t side with Humanity. If needed, we can provide materials later instead of Goro-shi]

-[Why stir up trouble when we can handle it this way?] (Manager)

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Though it’s unfortunate for Indian Machete, Betelgeuse personally verified the information about the Humanity Clan’s ‘strengthening of forces.’

Upon learning that the target was Icarus, even without resorting to the so-called ‘Goro-shi’ method…

There are plenty of ways to drive a wedge between Humanity and Icarus later, so we should aim for the best outcome by triggering it then.

From now on, if we start messing with them, what’s the fun in that? The manager was roasting Indian Machete right next to him.

Of course, Indian Machete couldn’t have imagined that Betelgeuse himself was sitting right next to the manager, casually swinging his legs.

Frustrated by the manager’s response, Indian Machete immediately continued the chat.

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-[We’re about to get screwed right now, and that’s how you react?]

-[It feels like we’ve forgotten our essence as the Troll Clan lately]

-[Get your act together, man] (Indian Machete)

-[ㄷㄷ]

-[Wait, what are you trying to do?] (Manager)

-[Men speak through actions, not words ㄱㄷ]

-[I’ll incite about 4 people to quickly raid the Icarus base and pin it on Humanity to escape] (Indian Machete)

-[You little punk] (Manager)

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Despite Betelgeuse’s explicit orders not to proceed, Indian Machete boldly pushed forward, showing his determination.

Watching the situation unfold, Betelgeuse couldn’t hold back and cursed through the manager.

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-[Remember, the dignity of a spy…!] (Indian Machete)

-[Ah, f***, please stop] (Manager)

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No matter how much he acted as a spy and could judge situations coldly…

His fundamental ‘troll’ nature hadn’t gone anywhere.

Seeing Indian Machete impulsively charge ahead, Betelgeuse was reminded once again of the tendencies of his clan members.

He immediately clutched the back of his neck, starting to feel a headache.

And whether Betelgeuse’s blood pressure rose or not, our s☆p☆y was…

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I have no idea what these guys are trying to do.

=But if this continues, the Humanity Clan’s power will rise, right?

=Chaos mode on.

=I’ll incite 4 supporters to raid the Icarus base with the Gold Mas.

=They said they sent this to the clan, but the main base, Betelgeuse, didn’t approve, so they’re like “nah.”

=Lately, they’re acting like a troll clan, forgetting their roots, doing whatever they want. Good luck with that.

=You little brat.

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···Based on this miraculous logic.

The so-called “Chaotic Icarus-sama Assassination Operation” began to prepare in earnest.

Of course, doing this might make Betelgeuse like him, but there’s also a chance he’ll get assassinated instead.

But he’s engraved the Loki Clan spy motto in his heart: “If you’re a spy, act first, report later. Results are all that matter.”

If he can just stir things up to worsen the relationship between Icarus and the Humanity Clan, or knock out a top ranker…

He might actually rise in the clan thanks to his skills, so he’s secretly hopeful.

Anyway, to achieve such an amazing result, he first contacted the superhumans who followed him this far…

No, the commanders of those superhumans, the former supporters.

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<Let’s Take Down Icarus Meeting♡>

-[Why do we always put a heart in the group chat name?]

-[No idea lol]

-[Guys, if we’re not careful, that Arcadia chick and her lackey might steal our mercenaries and resources.] (Indian Machete)

-[True.]

-[I don’t know what the clan leader is thinking.]

-[What if we turn this situation around?] (Indian Machete)

-[?]

-[What’s the plan?]

-[Explain, please.]

-[Simple, we mobilize our superhumans, quickly raid the base, steal a patrol ship or something, then run back to our base.] (Indian Machete)

-[Oh.]

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On top of that, after throwing out all sorts of bait…

The Humanity Clan forces, who bit the bait thrown by the Loki Clan spy, shared their vision through their superhumans to assess the situation.

Seeing that the number of superhumans in Icarus’ base was within their expectations, they decided to proceed with the operation.

While Icarus’ superhumans were too busy guarding against the extra superhumans the Humanity rep brought along…

They quietly infiltrated the base, planning to quickly destroy key facilities in Icarus’ base.

But here’s the thing neither the other four users nor Indian Machete, who incited them, expected…

And that thing was…

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<<“Jessica, some of Humanity Clan’s superhumans left their posts without permission.”>>

“Oh, really?”

<<“What should we do?”>>

“First, detain all the remaining Humanity Clan superhumans, and as for the infiltrators… they’re near Gryanarr, right?”

<<“Yeah, I’m right next to him.”>>

“Deploy all the traps we set up in vents, sewers, and other passages to block them.”

<<“Got it~”>>

<<“Shouldn’t we tell the Commander about this?”>>

“I’ll report it as soon as this conversation ends.”

<<“Alright, I’ll start handling it then.”>>

“Ahem… Oh, Commander?”

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In the middle of a warm conversation, Jessica suddenly started mumbling to herself.

Then she turned to me and started talking, so I looked at her suspiciously.

“Who are you talking to, Jessica?”

“Oxianor is telepathically talking to me. Anyway, that’s not the important part…”

“Huh?”

“Seven of Humanity Clan’s superhumans suddenly left their posts and are infiltrating the base. What should we do?”

“…”

“…”

And with Jessica’s bombshell, the warm atmosphere between me and Tiara quickly turned icy.