"Very good," Tian replied softly, his tone carrying a hint of encouragement.

Then, he turned and walked to the center of the tactics room, looking down at the battlefield map and intelligence, continuing to prepare for the next operation. He personally checked every detail, because he knew that the slightest negligence could put them in a dangerous situation.

The atmosphere in the command center became tense yet orderly once again, with Tian calmly and methodically outlining the next course of action.

His calmness and decisiveness undoubtedly brought stability to the entire squad, and even in the face of the enemy's grand conspiracy, Tian never wavered. He was the backbone of this squad, cold, precise, and unshakeable.

The night sky in the distance remained deep and the wind continued to howl, but in Tian's heart, the next step of the plan was gradually taking shape.

The threat from the Hermes family was not yet eliminated, and the movements of the Gattuso family were drawing increasing attention. Heaven knows, the upcoming battle will be more perilous than any before. But he was never afraid, for he firmly believed that as long as he analyzed the situation calmly and acted decisively, ultimate victory would surely belong to them.

"This battle will ultimately be our victory," Tian murmured, a sharp glint flashing in his golden eyes.

The night remained deep, but inside the command center of Kassel College, the lights were bright, yet the atmosphere was as cold and frigid as a battlefield.

Tian stood before the tactical table, his gaze still sharp, his fingers lightly tracing the key points on the map as he began to plan the next move. Caesar and the other members gathered around the table, quietly awaiting Tian's analysis.

“According to Norma’s intelligence, we have reason to believe that the remnants of the Hermes family are gathering, and their backers, especially the Gattuso family, are likely to be involved,” Tian said calmly, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes. “This is not just a simple act of revenge; their goal may be to completely weaken the defenses of Kassel College, or even further—to trigger a full-scale family war.”

Chu Zihang nodded, his brows furrowing slightly. "The Gattuso family's involvement has complicated the situation. Their power should not be underestimated, especially within such a family alliance."

Caesar stood to the side, silent, but the tension on his face and the inner struggle were evident. Despite having stated his position, the shadow of his family still lingered in his mind.

“Therefore, we must strike first.” Tian’s gaze was cold, and his voice carried a hint of decisiveness. “If we wait for them to fully assemble, the situation will be extremely unfavorable for us. Norma’s intelligence indicates that the Hermes family has a secret base, which may be being used as a rendezvous point.”

He pointed to a hidden area on the map, a place deep in the mountains surrounding the academy, far from the academy's defense system, and extremely well-hidden.

“That’s our objective,” Tian continued. “We must set off as soon as possible, disrupt their plans, and ensure that the enemy is eliminated before they can retaliate.”

Caesar gazed at the map, a slight thought stirring within him. He knew Tian's plan was correct, but he couldn't ignore the Gattuso family's presence. "If the Gattuso family is indeed involved, we must be wary of their clandestine activities."

His voice was low, but full of vigilance. Although Caesar was determined to side with the Academy, he knew his family was adept at behind-the-scenes planning and manipulation, and rarely exposed themselves on the front lines.

“Your family is indeed cunning, but this time we have sufficient intelligence to support us.” Tian’s gaze swept over Caesar, his tone calm but firm. “As long as we act swiftly and do not give them time to breathe, they will have no chance to fully implement their plan.”

"So when should we set off?" Lu Mingfei interjected, clearly feeling a mix of nervousness and anticipation for the upcoming mission. "This secret base is in such a hidden place, are we sure we won't be ambushed?"

Tian gently shook his head, his eyes unwavering. "We will be fully prepared. Norma will continue to monitor the surrounding area in real time, and if any unusual situations arise, we can adjust our tactics accordingly. But the key is—speed and precision."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across each team member's face, and continued, "We can't wait any longer. We must take the initiative in this battle to have any chance of completely controlling the situation."

“Agreed.” Chu Zihang nodded decisively, a hint of determination in his eyes. “Now that we’ve decided on our goal, let’s prepare to set off immediately.”

“The sooner the better.” Tian nodded slightly and calmly looked at Caesar. “You should also be prepared. The Gattuso family’s intervention could very well occur at a critical moment. We must be prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.”

Caesar looked slightly tense, but he quickly nodded, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart. He knew that this was not only a counterattack against the Hermes family, but also a full-scale confrontation against the Gattuso family's interference. "I understand, I will do my best to handle it."

He still felt a heaviness in his heart as he spoke, but he had already made up his mind. He absolutely could not back down from this mission.

"Lu Mingfei, you and Tian will handle the outer reconnaissance mission." Chu Zihang quickly assigned the task, his voice calm and decisive. "Caesar and I will be responsible for infiltrating the enemy's territory."

This pairing needs no further explanation; Tian and Lu Mingfei's combination is already incredibly effective, with Tian's precise judgment and Lu Mingfei's support capabilities complementing each other perfectly. Meanwhile, Caesar and Chu Zihang's cooperation in direct combat is the best result of numerous rehearsals.

"Understood!" Lu Mingfei replied, a mix of nervousness and anticipation in his voice, knowing he would once again fight alongside Tian. Tian was the calmest warrior in the team, and working with him gave Lu Mingfei more confidence.

A moment later, the team had assembled and quickly made its way through the dense forest of the academy to the target area.

The night remained deep, the wind whistling softly through the trees, and a sense of unease hung in the air. Everyone remained on high alert, their footsteps light and silent, as if they had become one with the darkness.

"The target area is just ahead," Tian said in a low voice, the light in his golden eyes flickering slightly as he analyzed the surrounding situation. "I sensed a faint energy fluctuation; the enemy should be preparing inside their secret base."

"The operation must be swift and decisive," Chu Zihang instructed over the communicator. "We'll quickly infiltrate and disrupt their defenses."

Tian looked up at the dark night sky and said in a low voice, "We have enough advantages. As long as we seize the opportunity, we can destroy their gathering point in one fell swoop." His voice revealed a cold determination. This operation was not only to strike at the Hermes family, but also to ensure that the safety of the academy would no longer be threatened.

The squad members quickly approached the target area. Through their night vision equipment, Tian spotted several Hermes family sentries in the distance, patrolling vigilantly around the base's perimeter.

"The enemy's defenses are weak; it seems they haven't fully recovered yet," Tian calmly analyzed, his gaze sweeping over the surrounding defensive arrangements.

“We’ll break through from both flanks, bypass their sentries, and go directly into the base.” Tian quickly formulated an action plan, every judgment he made was based on precise calculations, minimizing the risk of exposure.

Lu Mingfei followed behind Tian, ​​his breathing becoming rapid. Although he had experienced many battles, he still felt extremely nervous every time he faced such an infiltration mission.

"Heavens, can we really do this without alerting the enemy?" Lu Mingfei asked in a low voice, his tone tinged with doubt.

"Stay calm, everything will proceed as planned," Tian replied calmly, his tone completely flat. "As long as we don't make any mistakes, they won't find us."

The subsequent actions were exactly as predicted.

The squad members silently bypassed the enemy sentries and approached the entrance to the secret base. Tian's calm and precise command gave everyone an invisible sense of security, as if all dangers would be resolved behind him.

"Once we're inside the base, we must quickly locate their command system and destroy their communications center," Tian instructed in a low voice over the communicator, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"As long as we cut them off from the outside world, the remaining enemies will be no threat."

The team finally reached the outer perimeter of the base. Tian crouched down, his gaze remaining calm. Patrolmen silently passed by in the distance, and the base entrance gate was slightly ajar, emanating a faint energy fluctuation.

"Now," Tian said softly, quickly leading his team to infiltrate the base.

Their movements were swift and precise, like shadows traversing the base's corridors. Tian walked at the front, the light in his golden eyes flickering slightly as he vigilantly observed everything around him.

He had become accustomed to this kind of all-or-nothing approach, where every step was meticulously calculated and every decision was a matter of life and death for the team.

“The communications center is just ahead,” Tian said in a low voice, pointing to a huge metal door. “Once we get in, we’ll immediately destroy their communications equipment and not give them any chance to send out a distress signal.”

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