After being fed to top-tier orcs, I became the darling of the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 433 The wisdom of the ancestors of Blue Star is truly amazing!

Everyone was caught in a dilemma.

But surrendering would never be their choice. Even if it came to a life-or-death struggle, the merfolk would fight to the very end.

“Ms. Liang He, if... if there is really no other way, I only want to ask you for one thing.”

The clan chief looked at his two sons with tears in his eyes.

As if realizing what their father wanted to say, Sera and Hughes opened their mouths, but then closed them again, choked with emotion.

“Sera and Hughes are my children, and also the most talented in our clan. In order to preserve the heritage of the merfolk, I hope you can take them, along with a small number of our clansmen, to a safer place.”

In fact, the clan leader hoped that Liang He could take in these more talented children.

He firmly believed that Liang He was the only hope for the mermaid race in the prophecy of the previous priest.

Even if that's not the case, with Liang He's strength, the rebels wouldn't dare to provoke her easily again. At least she could leave descendants for the mermaid race and prevent them from becoming extinct, which could be considered as averting the danger of extinction.

"Of course, I am only making a request, not trying to make things difficult for you."

The chieftain humbled himself, not only for Sera and Hughes, but also for the other young mermaids and for the future of the entire mermaid race.

Similarly, Elius, who had thought the patriarch only wanted to protect his son but hadn't expected his vision to be so much broader, couldn't say anything harsh at this moment.

He glanced silently at Sera and Hughes, who looked sad, and then turned his gaze to Liang He.

"Chief, you don't need to be so pessimistic. The current situation may not be entirely harmful."

Liang He did not directly agree to the clan leader's request, because that would mean they were helpless and had no choice but to abandon some of the mermaids, which was not what Liang He wanted to see.

"On Earth, there are actually quite a few specialized strategies."

"For example, waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out, deceiving the enemy to cross the sea, or trapping the enemy in a locked-door situation..."

Liang He could recite the Thirty-Six Stratagems off the top of her head, which others couldn't understand, but Li Xiao and You Du could grasp it immediately.

Especially Li Xiao, as a member of the Blue Star Army, naturally had a better understanding of the wisdom of his ancestors on the battlefield.

"You mean, we should use the prophetic information we know in advance to outmaneuver the rebels?"

Following Liang He's train of thought, Li Xiao continued speaking.

"That's right. Right now, it's like the enemy is in the open while we are in the dark. The rebels don't know about the merfolk's prophecy and will only assume that the merfolk are not on guard."

On the battlefield, underestimating the enemy is undoubtedly a fatal mistake.

Through Li Xiao's explanation, everyone gradually understood Liang He's intentions.

Landon's eyes lit up, and he expressed his appreciation and admiration for the wisdom of the Blue Star people in summarizing their experiences.

“That’s right. If we turn the tables and lure the rebels into our trap, then it won’t be us who are at a disadvantage, but them.”

Turning passivity into initiative and defense into offense—that's what Liang He wants to do.

Sera and Hughes were equally surprised that Liang He was not only strong in combat but also had such outstanding strategic skills, and they couldn't help but keep looking at her.

Cedril, who was keenly aware of this, immediately spoke up, trying to divert their attention.

“Since the plan is to lure the enemy deep into our territory, I think we must have enough bait to tempt the rebels.”

Cedril's meaning was clear: the two most talented princes of the merfolk were obviously the most suitable candidates.

"Yes, based on my understanding of dark wizards, twin mermaids would indeed arouse his greater curiosity and desire to study them."

Liang Jia, seizing the opportunity to add insult to injury, displayed a rare tacit understanding with Cedril, clearly not wanting more people vying for his sister's favor. However, he wasn't just making things up; the dark wizard himself had a penchant for the bizarre, and the twin mermaids' immense power and unique appearance were enough to 'stir his heart'.

"We're willing to be bait if it can save the merfolk!"

Their words successfully drew Sera and Hughes's attention back.

They were not at all resistant to being used as bait, and they were willing to sacrifice themselves in order to ensure the safety of the entire merfolk.

"You don't need to be so fearless in the face of death."

Based on your understanding of Liang He, she wouldn't fight a battle she wasn't confident of winning, and she certainly wouldn't intentionally sacrifice anyone to achieve a certain goal, even if it was to save more people.

Just as he had expected, Liang He sensed the clan leader's worried gaze upon his sons, a deep and moving display of paternal love.

"Don't worry, I will do my best."

Liang He couldn't guarantee everyone's safety, but the words "I've done my best" were enough to make the clan leader and the others grateful.

"I think you might consider cooperating with the nature reserve."

If Liang He's previous suggestion was merely a spur-of-the-moment idea to attract more tourists to board the Explorer for an educational voyage, then...

So now, in her view, it's an opportunity.

This gives the rebels an opportunity to get close to the merfolk.

"In the eyes of the world, the existence of the mermaid race is still quite mysterious."

They live in the deep sea, and their companions who occasionally come ashore do not always reveal their true identities.

Merfolk who join the orc legion are even less likely to show their faces in public.

"Sometimes, appearing openly in the public eye can deter certain unscrupulous people."

Don't be fooled by the rebels' posture; they seem to be at odds with the world.

In reality, their biggest enemy is the federal government, not the citizens.

The rebels' goal is to overthrow the Union and take the top position themselves, but having only high-ranking officials without citizens is no different from having a commander without troops.
Therefore, to some extent, they still hope to win over a segment of the population.

"I agree. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, I don't believe they would dare to make any rash moves."

This means that the rebels must make meticulous plans if they want to take action.

The more meticulous the plan, the more likely it is to have loopholes. That's when they can seize the opportunity and turn the tables.

"Alright! Then I'll get ready and announce the cooperation to my people!"

The clan chief was also a man of action.

As long as there is hope, who would be willing to give up easily?
"No rush, there are still some details we need to discuss further."

Since everyone here is one of our own, just in case, it's better to say everything at once to avoid information asymmetry or being overheard, which would be worse.

"Yes, yes, I was too hasty."

Upon hearing that Liang He still had something to say, the clan leader immediately and obediently returned to his seat.

This was the first time Sera and Hughes had seen their dignified father like this. Their lips curled up slightly, and the gloom that had been hanging over them gradually dissipated.

In their eyes, that slender yet powerful figure appeared, as if with her there, everything could be easily solved.

"First, we need to discuss how to bring the merfolk into the public eye."