Summoning Players into My Game-Chapter 683 - 360: The Strength of Black Obsidian
"What did you say?"
Baroque stared intently at Deputy Corps Leader Jero, almost doubting if he misheard.
In the Restricted Area’s various shelters, second-class goods usually number five to six thousand people, and having two hundred high-grade ones would be impressive. However, Frost Sanctuary boasts over sixty thousand second-class goods, more than nine hundred high-grade, and even eleven of the best quality, which is equivalent to the level of five or six shelters combined.
"Lord Baroque, I suspect that there might be an issue with the detection instrument. Please allow me to have it inspected." Jero explained, facing the formidable presence of Baroque.
The abundance of high-quality goods in Frost Sanctuary is obviously thrilling, but if instrument failure were to blame, that thrill could undoubtedly turn into fury. Especially since Baroque has spent years of savings aiming for the top spot in this competition, the swing from elation to despair could very well be fatal for him.
"Go ahead!" Baroque nodded, not objecting, instead remaining very calm.
Although it would take quite some time to inspect the instrument, confirming the quantity of goods in the sanctuary is necessary. If the quantity isn’t verified, capturing the appropriate amount would be an issue—capturing too many would certainly lead to punishment, capturing too few would mean reduced contributions. Thus, the quantity of goods must be confirmed, especially since the detections from the Cosmic Battleship will be directly sent to Prison Dragon Star. It’s impossible to capture more than what’s detected.
"Understood!" Jero immediately took a team to inspect the detection instrument without any delay.
Meanwhile, as Jero inspected the detection instrument, a sense of unprecedented tension enveloped Frost Sanctuary.
"What did the surrounding shelters say about the call for reinforcements?" City Lord Hank asked the middle-aged Deputy City Lord with a heavy expression.
Upon detecting the Insect army, he ordered reinforcements from surrounding shelters. Although he doubted they’d arrive in time, fortunately, the Insect army didn’t attack immediately upon arrival; instead, they hovered high above, arranging their formation, an unfortunate stroke of luck indeed.
The city’s Life Detector indicates that the incoming Insect army includes only three confirmed Great Grandmasters, likely the Corps Leader and two Deputy Leaders, but they boast over a hundred Celestial Human Realm High Tier Grandmasters and more than three hundred Middle Tier, with no Initial Tier present. This army is far stronger than previous ones.
Previously, Gus Ang’s army included a similar number of Grandmasters, but over three hundred Initial Tier Celestial Human Realm Grandmasters, a hundred Middle Tier, and less than ten High Tier.
This Insect army is beyond what any single or two shelters can handle, even with help from the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall Defense Corps that beat back Gus Ang before.
"Sky Dome Shelter has dispatched by City Lord Tang Yilong himself with a hundred elders and ten thousand troops for support. Tianqi Shelter and Glory Shelter, impacted severely by the last Insect attack, can provide limited reinforcements—two City Lords leading teams, totaling ten thousand troops and a hundred elders," the middle-aged Deputy City Lord stated.
"Are two hundred elders coming to assist?" Hank exhaled slightly in relief upon hearing this.
Currently, Frost Sanctuary’s number of Elders cannot match the Insect army, but the support of two hundred elders from three shelters should be able to barely withstand them. Coupled with three City Lords, dealing with the opponent’s Corps Leader shouldn’t be an issue.
It’s only necessary to hold out until the reinforcements from the three shelters arrive. With the help of Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall’s troops, Frost Sanctuary should be able to survive this crisis.
While Frost Sanctuary quietly awaited support from the three shelters, on the deck of the Cosmic Battleship, Deputy Corps Leader Jero approached Baroque with uncontrollable excitement.
"Report! The detection instrument inspection is complete, and we can be 100% sure there are no issues," Jero said with a slightly trembling voice. "Besides, the latest data of Frost Sanctuary shows 71,056 second-class goods, 1,107 high-class goods, and 22 of the best quality!"
"Are you sure?" Baroque asked Jero, trying to keep his voice steady.
Even though Baroque seemed calm, everyone on deck could feel the agitation and fervor within him, but in truth, everyone present felt the same, merely striving to suppress these emotions.
Even without considering the over seventy thousand second-class goods and over a thousand high-class goods, the sheer fact of having 22 best quality ones is enough to drive everyone mad.
Even if only half are captured, that’s 11, a contribution that would surpass capturing three or four other shelters’ goods, ensuring that not only does Baroque seize first place, but everyone present also gains wealth and contributions equivalent to twenty to thirty years of past labor.
"I’m sure! I’m willing to stake my life on it!" Jero nodded with an excited expression.
"Good! Very good! Gus Ang did not let me down," Baroque couldn’t help but smile as he immediately issued an order, "Transmit my command: after I break the energy barrier, launch an all-out assault!"
The Insect race present also began to mobilize, with captains and majors immediately dispersing among the army, the air rife with excitement, each one seeming to envision the scene of returning to Prison Dragon Star with a ship full of prime goods, striking envy and craziness among the various military corps.
As the Insect army began to stir, Frost Sanctuary lapsed into an eerie silence.
