Chapter 751
Chapter 751 - 737: A Small Gift
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".....Is it the fifth day?"
After the Aus people made a shocking attack, and that attack was deflected by Lu Ping’an, nothing seemed to change.
The Aus people’s camp remained at the foot of the mountain, while the Eastern Country people continued to defend the mountain and trenches.
Both sides engaged in occasional battles, fighting each other, and then leaving behind corpses and wounded.
But everyone knew that the situation had changed completely, and some things could not be reversed.
"... Today’s Aus people seem to be acting strangely. They fired two shots, and didn’t even check if they hit anything before running away."
"They probably can’t hold on any longer. It seems our people have successfully cut off their food supplies."
This was something no one had expected before the war.
The Aus people were supposed to besiege the Eastern Country people and surround them. Even if they didn’t achieve significant results, they could gradually cut off their supplies.
But now, it was the Aus people who might face a food crisis.
The destruction of their base also meant they lost their coordination center, the majority of their stockpiled reserves, their stay-at-home staff, any potential devastating weapons, and they lost... In short, they lost everything besides what they currently had.
And Lu Ping’an’s "heart-attack" broadcast came at just the right time. When other Aus people’s bases received the news, even if they verbally expressed disbelief, they naturally went to verify it... And when they confirmed it, those small bases might be empty the next day.
In this day and age, no one is foolish. When your defeat is certain, your rear personnel will naturally make preparations in advance.
And the Eastern Country people were not in a hurry. The Aus people’s main force was still present, and there were still many high-level professionals and Vortex Stone weapons among them. If it came down to a field battle, it would be hard to say who would win or lose.
In fact, if the Eastern Country’s Explorers came out and actively engaged in team battles, they would still have a high probability of various muddling through and evading responsibilities. It’s just that...
"If you were to give the order, they should listen."
Wang Xier’s words carried a hint of envy and unwillingness.
She came with the task of winning hearts, and paid a high price for it.
But in the end, she seemed to have become someone’s stepping stone, someone’s foil.
"...Isn’t this a good thing? With the reputation we’ve established this time, our Development Zone will receive more attention. You are my superior, and in the future, we will have a pleasant cooperation, and our work in the Development Zone will be much smoother."
Lu Ping’an smiled as if he was saying nice things, acknowledging that the other party was his superior.
But in it, there was also a veiled threat of "if the cooperation is not pleasant... then just wait for the fun to come."
As a subordinate, Lu Ping’an was not the kind his superiors would like, but now he had no need to be liked by his "superiors."
With bright blade exposed, there is no reason to continue to compromise himself if he would be wary regardless of his actions.
As for using his own credibility to make others attack proactively, go to find the Aus people for a field battle...
"There’s no need, and it’s not worth it. Now that they are still able to gather together, our active attack will only arouse their survival instinct, making them fight even harder as cornered beasts, causing unnecessary losses..."
Lu Ping’an smiled and briefly explained.
"...On the contrary, I suggest that we also take a two-day rest on our side to ease the pressure on the other side. We can give them more time to think. Let them think about their future, think about who led them to this point, and think about what they need to do if they want to survive..."
The situation was in front of everyone, and no one was a fool.
The longer the time dragged on, the more strained the logistics would be, and the lower the morale of the weaker side.
The Aus people could not blindly retreat. If they retreated, the Eastern Country people would definitely pursue them. At that time, most of the warriors would have no fighting spirit, and it could turn into a rout...
"...They can’t confront us indefinitely either. Their supply line is cut off, and the military rations they carry are limited. So, we just need to wait, wait..."
At this time, Lu Ping’an’s smile was full of malice.
His eyes seemed to see through everything as he looked at the foot of the mountain.
"...Wait for their internal strife."
Lu Ping’an didn’t have to wait long. Just one day later, envoys and gifts arrived at the mountain.
"Tsk tsk, this is Marvin, isn’t it? I heard he’s your company’s CEO?"
Lu Ping’an picked up the man’s head and casually tossed it aside.
He originally intended to feed it to Little Flame, but it seemed to have some use, so he kept it.
The big white man who was sent over also had a humble face, his smile concealing a plea.
"It’s all this bastard’s fault, pitting us against you. Now we’re willingly handing over the war criminal to you. Can this war come to an end now....."
Seemingly sensing the killing intent in the room, he quickly added.
"...For the injured and dead from your side this time, our Hod company will compensate you. The highest standard, starting at one million Aus coins!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Ping’an laughed out loud.
Compensation? They had killed their own CEO, and the situation was chaotic. Did they still plan to work for Hod company in the future? Was this a promise on behalf of Hod company?
Lu Ping’an was not in a hurry, and he smiled and asked.
"Aren’t you afraid that the Hod company will blame you for killing your own leaders? Any power would find it unacceptable for subordinates to rebel against their superiors."
"No, no, no, we received a secret order from the company’s special envoy to remove this foolish former CEO. As a result, he was arrested and accidentally killed."
This was getting more interesting.
"Ah, so there’s a special envoy from headquarters? Well, I’ve heard about that. They should be the ones talking to us instead, right?"
"The envoys were resting at a safe headquarters before... but they really left a secret message, and I can show it to you."
"Pfft." At this point, Lu Ping’an couldn’t help but laugh. This shameless nature and the overflowing desire to survive were truly characteristic of the Aus people.
However, Lu Ping’an’s laughter caused the envoy to misunderstand, and he immediately said joyfully:
"We can agree on any compensation! As long as you are willing to stop fighting, we are willing to give each of you... and everyone present, a villa in the Aus headquarters."
Lu Ping’an laughed louder, tears coming out of his eyes. This guy was just like the previous envoy, no different at all.
He laughed and patted...Meow’s thigh next to him, causing a meow sound.
"Uh, it doesn’t seem like a dream. So why are you sleep talking?"
Then he wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes and laughed:
"Drag him out and feed him to the dogs... feed Little Flame. I really saw an interesting joke."
But at this moment, someone stopped him, seemingly with a different opinion.
It seemed to be a high-level professional with the surname Liu, who had been very aggressive during the battle.
"Lu Ping’an, why don’t you consider it? We’ve shed enough blood, if we can save a few lives..."
But Lu Ping’an shook his head.
"Drag him out."
He didn’t bother to explain, just repeated.
In the past, such reckless behavior would have caused dissatisfaction and even obstruction from others.
But this time, his order was immediately followed by two high-level professionals, and the envoy’s screams soon echoed from outside the house.
Liu Daohuang, a fifth-tier professional, looked grim, but ultimately did not try to stop it.
"Peace? What right do we have to accept this peace? Can those more than three thousand innocent souls agree?"
Lu Ping’an did not bother to explain, but there were others who understood the current situation and directly said:
"If we really agreed, then those with blood feud against us would hate us... believe it or not, in at most two days, rumors would spread that we were bought off, each of us getting a big house."
"Now, what binds us together is the desire for survival and hatred for the Aus people. Once we agree, we lose both motivations. What are we fighting for then?"
"Yes, Old Liu, you are too focused on the battle... if it really comes to that, the morale will be gone, the team will be ungovernable, and everyone will be afraid to die. And the Aus people will have the chance to fight us again."
"How can you be more naive than the Aus people? They have no intention of stopping the battle at all. This is just a probe and delay on their part, and they know better than we do that they have no way out."
"No, they don’t have a way out. The individuals among them may have an escape route... but we can never accept that. We have come this far, and you can’t feel safe letting these security risks live in the world." Lu Ping’an saw, and waited for, what he had been waiting for, and someone finally understood.
CEO Marvin must die. If he didn’t die, some things wouldn’t happen. And in these two days, Lu Ping’an was waiting for him to be killed by his subordinates.
The reason? Very simple, some people wanted to escape, some wanted to get off the hook, some wanted to hide in the deep mountains and old forests, but as long as the actual highest leader Marvin was alive, all of this was out of the question.
It is certain that staying here would mean death, but those who tried to escape alone could possibly survive, especially high-ranking professionals and ministers.
Eastern people do not have the Aus people’s tracking methods, so if they are lucky, they might be able to hold out until a new Divine Ship arrives.
The situation has reversed, and Lu Ping’an has received the "Gift" he wanted. The opponents in front of him are no longer a tightly organized army, but a loose group of people with ulterior motives.
So, it is indeed time to end everything.
With a thousand words, it all came down to one sentence.
"Give up your illusions and prepare for the final battle. If you want our side to shed less blood, let the other side shed more."
— End of Chapter 751 —