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Chapter 551 Accurately Calculated, Yet Unaware

The postponement of the temple's most important ceremony was unprecedented and naturally attracted the attention of the rebels.

Upon receiving the news, Commander Nick immediately went to see Cyril, who was now the commander in charge of headquarters.

"The temple postponed the ceremony; could it be that they've discovered our plan?"

Nick, sitting in his wheelchair, frowned, his heart pounding with anxiety.

This operation was something he had worked so hard to secure with the leader, and if it failed again... Nick had no doubt how cruel the leader, Drovell, would be to those who were useless.

"We've already sent people to verify and investigate. Please wait a little longer."

Compared to Nick, who was full of worry, Cyril was much calmer.

She sat on the sofa in the office, leaning against the back, a cigarette between her index and middle fingers, but she didn't light it, only occasionally smelling it.

"What do you plan to do if the plan really falls apart?"

Nick was clearly very dissatisfied with Cyril's indifferent attitude.

He refused to believe that if Chief Drovel were here asking her, she would still be so indifferent.

She simply felt that even if the operation failed, it wouldn't affect her much, but Nick was different...

"If we are discovered, we will only have two options."

Noticing Nick's displeased gaze, Cyril chuckled softly, casually glancing at his crippled leg, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Either cancel the plan, or... launch a surprise attack."

When the enemy already knows the action plan, only a surprise attack can catch them off guard.

"Then launch a surprise attack! Launch a surprise attack immediately!"

Nick, who had faced Liang He several times, came to realize one thing: things could change in the long run.

Anyway, they were planning to make their move at the ceremony originally scheduled for tomorrow, and the preparations were almost complete.

However, launching a surprise attack at this time is not like delivering a fatal blow when things are at their most intense.

It could not affect more people, thus preventing a more serious impact on the temple.

"What are you in a hurry for?"

Nick's eagerness to give orders displeased Cyril.

Now that she is in charge of headquarters, she should have the final say on how this operation should proceed.

"It's not too late to make a decision after the people we've planted on Silvershine Star send back a message."

Cyril's assertive tone caused a sinister glint to flash in Nick's cloudy eyes.

If it weren't for his leg... how could he have tolerated a woman like Cyril climbing over him and acting like a tyrant!
"Dong dong dong."

Just as the atmosphere was getting increasingly tense, there was a knock on the office door, and Cher and Asha walked in together.

"Good evening, Commander Cyril and Commander Nick."

After the two men greeted them respectfully, they began to report on their work, seemingly oblivious to the strange atmosphere in the room.

Since Nick was removed from his post and Cyril took over as head of headquarters, she has brought Aysa to her side.

Cher remained steadfastly by Nick's side, acting as his most loyal dog.

"According to the investigation, the Silver Prayer of the Silverwing Temple postponed the ceremony by three days in the name of divine decree, which is not unusual."

While postponing the ceremony was indeed unprecedented, Yinqi was the divine son of the temple, and his abilities were no secret.

Therefore, perhaps Eun-ki truly received a divine message, which is why he chose to postpone the ceremony.

“That makes sense…” Cyril pondered for a moment.

"We originally planned to launch the attack tomorrow, which would be an ominous sign for the temple. To avoid trouble, the temple had no choice but to postpone it, which is quite reasonable."

Upon hearing what Cyril said, Nick, who had been frowning, unconsciously relaxed a little.

"But...why would they choose three days later?"

Even the naturally suspicious Nick couldn't help but have doubts.

"Does that mean that if we launch an attack three days from now, it won't be considered an ominous sign for them?"

The rebels' plan was to launch a surprise attack during the ceremony, regardless of the day of the ceremony.

If we really go by that logic, then the temple should simply not hold any ceremonies at all; that would be the safest and most secure option.

"Oracles cannot directly reveal the source of misfortune; they can only provide hints."

Otherwise, with divine protection, the rebels wouldn't be able to touch the temple at all, so what's the point of planning any action?

"I think the reason they set it for three days later... is to take this opportunity to check for danger, but it can't be delayed too long either, those big shots can't wait."

Asha offered her guess, which Cher agreed with.

"What if our people are discovered?"

Not only Nick, but Cher also hoped that the operation would go smoothly; otherwise, if Nick's fate was bad, his would not fare much better.

"Just to be on the safe side, we should still send another group of people to infiltrate Silvershine Star."

Cher knew that Nick would never give up this opportunity, so they had to launch the attack no matter what, and the more people they had, the greater their chances of success.

"I've already started making arrangements, don't worry."

Cyril raised an eyebrow at Cher's suggestion, looking as if she had everything under control.

"Actually, there's no need to worry too much. In the end, those people in the temple are only on high alert because of the vague divine decree. There is no substantial evidence to show that they have discovered our plan."

Cyril's words gradually calmed the anxious Nick down.

Indeed, the people of the temple have always been 'superstitious,' and perhaps it was because Liang He was around that he started having these wild thoughts.

"Commander, look, this is a photo Liang He just sent!"

Asa, who was assigned to keep a close eye on Liang He's movements, suddenly shoved her personal terminal in front of them and displayed the nine-grid photos that Liang He had sent, one by one.

"Ha! She's got plenty of free time, too bad... her good days are numbered!"

If before this, Nick still felt that there might be a conspiracy or ambush waiting for them in the temple, now he has at least dispelled half of his doubts.

If Liang He had truly realized their plan, she would have already begun plotting a counterattack. How could she possibly have the leisure to spend time eating, drinking, and having fun with a group of people, even going so far as to create a snow sculpture-themed family photo?

Are you so full you're stuffed?!
"You can't say that; it might just be a smokescreen."

Cyril suddenly blurted out another sentence, as if she wanted to oppose Nick and couldn't stand to see him have any peace.

"Asa, Cher, send people to keep an eye on things. Report any unusual activity immediately."

Cyril and Nick are mutually restraining and distrustful of each other, so they each need to send someone to keep an eye on things.

So Nick scoffed at Cyril's arrangement, but still nodded at Cher.

"understand!"

"Yes!"

Nick, who thought he was being cautious and foolproof, never expected that he would fall into a trap set by Yin Qi and Liang He from the very beginning.

Lying in the Blue Hole of the Endless Ice Domain, Liang He, looking up at the starry sky through the open cave entrance, was chatting with Yin Ling and the others, showing no sign of the tension of facing an enemy.