The Fourth Calamity: Starting with Dungeon Slimes

Chapter 175 The Future Arrangements for Both Parties

"The situation is a bit complicated now."

After learning about the situation within the clan, the members of the Sixth Squad were somewhat panicked.

During this period, they lived a relatively comfortable life. They would casually slack off, create fake stats, report them, and then receive a hefty subsidy.

However, they did not expect that such days would not last long before an accident occurred. At this moment, everyone in the clan has begun to discuss another matter.

That would be to send out a large force and wipe out this group of slimes. Of course, they had no doubt that they had the strength to do so, but the problem was, if that were the case, how would they make a living in the future?

Their main responsibility is to safeguard this area. Once this area is no longer secure, they will be moved to other locations, where battles will be far more difficult than here. There's no room for negotiation then, whereas in many places, there's no chance for discussion at all; it could truly be a fight to the death. Once that happens, their casualties become real casualties.

Although they had cooperated with some teammates before, it was certain that there was absolutely no possibility of cooperation with the succubus race. However, the problem was that, based on their deductions, barring any unforeseen circumstances, they would definitely be transferred to the succubus side as soon as things were resolved here.

Once they are actually transferred there, it will be a real battle, and they have a good understanding of their situation.

If it's just slacking off, then there's no problem. But if they're really serious, then they're completely at the mercy of others.

Although they have earned a lot of money these days, enough to buy all kinds of good equipment, no matter how good the equipment is, it still cannot guarantee your safety in a large-scale battle.

Although their squad had a relatively sufficient number of personnel, it was useless. In a large-scale battle like this, such a small squad couldn't cause any real trouble. Even self-preservation was a problem. Their previously peaceful lives were about to undergo a drastic change, something no one could accept.

"What are the higher-ups thinking? We're here doing our job, maintaining the status quo, so why would they suddenly send people over? What's their motive? And to put it bluntly, aren't they just a bunch of slimes? Is it worth all this fuss?"

At this moment, one of the members of the Sixth Squad was really confused as to why things had turned out this way.

Actually, he wasn't the only one in the team in a similar situation. They couldn't understand why things had developed this way, but it was too late to say anything now, because if the situation continued to develop as it was, the real battle would begin soon.

Most importantly, once everyone starts, their own safety is not guaranteed, because in such a chaotic situation, even if the two sides cooperate, the other side cannot possibly take care of them.

This is what's giving them the biggest headache, but it's something they have to consider right now.

As they thought about it, everyone present couldn't help but feel that things were getting more and more complicated. If things continued like this, they wouldn't be able to continue developing at all. It was impossible to run away now, as the people above were watching them closely.

Although they did not want it to be this way, they had no choice but to be drawn into this war by traditional Chinese culture for various reasons.

After a long while, the captain of the sixth squad sighed.

"I'm afraid our cooperation will come to an end here. If it continues to develop like this, then we will only become cannon fodder on the battlefield. Of course, we can make arrangements with those slimes in advance and ask them to protect some of our people as much as possible, so that when they see our people, they will not run towards them when they attack."

"When we get to the battlefield, even if we are split into other squads, we must regroup as soon as possible, otherwise it is easy for friendly fire to occur. That's all we can do now."

"As for how long those slimes can hold out, we're not entirely sure. But what we're certain of is that it'll probably be just one battle, and then there won't be any more. The main force will probably just push all the way to their lair, wipe them out completely, and then it'll be over, and we'll leave this place."

In this battle, the Sixth Squad didn't have high hopes for the group of slimes. Although these slimes were quite strong, their sheer numbers limited their overall strength, no matter how well-prepared they were. Faced with an overwhelming army, they would have no chance of resistance.

They couldn't change this, because ultimately they were just members of an ordinary squad, a very small part of the entire race, and couldn't play a significant role. They might have some say, but those above them would never listen to them. Their so-called say was only because they had held off those slimes for so long, which gave them a tiny bit of fame.

"Everyone, there's no point in thinking about this now. Let's communicate with the slimes for now and see how we should proceed, especially after the war starts. That's the most crucial thing. No matter what, we must ensure our safety. The slimes have a lot of war machines. If we encounter a sudden counterattack, although the main force will definitely win, the casualties will definitely be high."

"If we don't want to be among the casualties in the war, then we must prepare all kinds of forces in advance."

At this moment, this was the only thing the captain of the sixth squad could do. However, just then, a subordinate rushed over and whispered something in his ear.

Hearing what his subordinate said, the Sixth Squad was also a little surprised. Although they didn't know why the group of slimes would go to save a succubus, it didn't matter.

"Has that succubus been safely delivered here?"

When the captain of the sixth squad asked, his subordinates nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, boss, it's been delivered. When we went to the agreed location, we didn't see the group of slimes, but we did see a succubus. The succubus told our people that the slimes had asked him to wait there, and she mentioned the hobbies we had agreed on beforehand. We can confirm that this is true. Although we don't know where the slimes that infiltrated went, we still brought the succubus back."

"I've checked it too. It's a very ordinary succubus, and a rather low-level one at that."

"I don't know what the point of the slimes saving her is, but that's not important. What's important is that we can use this opportunity to discuss our future strategic plans with the slimes. If we go there to discuss it directly, there will always be some problems. After all, they know the current situation, and they will definitely think that we have the idea of ​​not cooperating."

"So sending people directly to communicate would have been a bit too abrupt, and this succubus just happened to serve as a buffer."

Upon hearing this, the captain of the sixth squad nodded.

"Let's do it this way. Send someone to return the succubus to them, and then take the opportunity to discuss the aftermath of the war with them. This is very important. See what their attitude is. If they are still willing to cooperate, that would be the best. If not, don't get into a conflict with them."

"At this point, starting a conflict won't solve anything. Instead, it will only make the other side direct their hatred at us. It would be awkward if they specifically targeted us when the fight broke out. So let's leave it at that for now, discuss what needs to be discussed, make what needs to be made, and prepare what needs to be prepared."

After making some arrangements for what needed to be done, the captain of the sixth squad left with his men, and the others who received the news immediately began to prepare.

Annie was immediately sent to the players.

At this moment, in the temporary meeting room prepared by the players, the Nightmare Clan representative and the Dark Elf Clan representative of the Sixth Squad are discussing the upcoming battle with the players.

"Fellow slimes, we've been cooperating quite well lately. You've probably heard about our situation here. We're likely sending out a large number of troops. Our squad isn't particularly powerful, so we don't have much say. Once these people arrive, we'll be assigned to another leader's command."

"This war is certainly inevitable, but since we are in a cooperative relationship, we should naturally try to minimize the losses on both sides."

"We can agree on a special code or wear special insignia before the war to make it easier for us to distinguish each other. Of course, we are also very clear that if we really start fighting, it will be impossible to avoid casualties or accidental injuries in such a chaotic situation. So, this can only be said to help us avoid a situation where our two partners kill each other as much as possible."

Upon hearing what the representative of the sixth team said, the players exchanged bewildered glances. They naturally knew the purpose behind the representative's words and what their intentions were in coming here.

However, the players don't really care about this. In fact, they are no longer afraid of the war ahead, but the other side doesn't know it. Of course, the players won't reveal this situation, after all, one can never be too careful.

Although the cooperation between the two sides was relatively pleasant before, they are different races after all, and who knows what problems might arise later. In short, it is necessary for players to leave themselves a way out and have more trump cards.

Thinking of this, Salty Fish looked at everyone and then said.

"Everyone, we understand what you mean. After all, we were partners before, so we will proceed according to the previous agreement. The things you are worried about will not happen."

"Of course, as a partner, we need to keep track of the general situation of the squad you send out. We must figure out the specific intelligence. Then, we will arrange the insignia for subsequent operations in advance and inform you. When you wear this insignia, we will know that you are on our side and will not attack you. In short, that's roughly it."

"As for other things, you don't need to worry too much. We are not as fragile as you think. If a fight really breaks out, the outcome is still uncertain."

Hearing the slimes' confidence, even the representative of Old Six's squad couldn't help but shake his head. He could only say that these slimes were a bit too arrogant. Perhaps they were used to fighting battles with only a few hundred to a couple of thousand people and thought it was no different from a large-scale battle.

However, the reality is quite different. The slimes' supposedly formidable defensive lines crumble easily under the onslaught of large forces. Previously, their small numbers made it difficult to breach the lines, but large combat squads are a different story. Firstly, there are numerous high-level slimes, typically categorized into defensive and offensive types, as well as follow-up attack and support types. With coordinated efforts and a high-level commander, breaking through these defensive lines becomes remarkably easy.

They had even studied previous battles; these slimes had only barely withstood the onslaught of their race. If there had been more of them, they might have broken through.

Of course, they would never do such thankless and laborious things, so they simply echoed what the players were saying.

After all the discussions were over, the representatives of the Sixth Squad left. Of course, they also brought the players some information about the invading forces, which made the players more prepared.

Based on the intelligence gathered by the Sixth Squad, the players have basically confirmed one thing: the commander leading this team is at least a level 80 or higher Dark Elf.

If it's a single Dark Elf, it will be easily crushed by the players' army. However, if it's a Dark Elf with a lot of manpower to help, then such a high-level enemy can play a very important role in the war. It can accurately eliminate those players who perform well and have good skills, and war machines can also become its first target.

You don't even need to be able to defeat the War Machine. To put it bluntly, you just need to hold off the War Machine for a while, and the players will be in a very passive position.

Therefore, if the players want to win this war, they must deal with that high-level commander. If they don't, their losses in this war will definitely be significant.

After figuring these things out, the players started discussing how to deal with these high-level monsters. They had already come up with several feasible solutions.