Chapter 32: We Have No Other Choice!

Chapter 32: We Have No Other Choice!

Listening to Lynn's words, Lame Loude's expression changed abruptly. He silently cursed Kora in his heart for revealing such vital information to a few apprentices, implicating him in the process.

He didn't believe Lynn was deceiving him, given that the actions of the Church in recent days were a clear signal.

It was precisely due to this concern that he had chosen to observe the situation from the shadows, ready to flee at any moment, but he hadn't expected to be exposed.

"The Dockside Gang has been operating in the Harbor Town for many years, and their information network should be quite extensive. Do you know who the Church has captured?" Lynn inquired, his voice tinged with anticipation.

Lame Loude hesitated, then shook his head, replying with some frustration, "The Dockside Gang is under intense scrutiny right now, and my knowledge is limited. I'm afraid the Archbishop has blocked the information. Only the town's priests have the authority to access such classified information."

Corrupting and controlling a priest was no easy task; they possessed powerful divine magic, unwavering faith, and no shortage of wealth, making them formidable adversaries.

So, even though the Dockside Gang had been operating for decades in the Harbor Town, Lame Loude always kept a safe distance from these individuals, avoiding any connections with the Church's clergy.

Lynn's brow furrowed, taken aback by the revelation that Lame Loude was as clueless as he was. This was completely unexpected.

"Wizard, are you planning to rescue the captured wizard apprentices?" Lame Loude tentatively asked.

"Indeed, that's important for you as well, isn't it?" Lynn replied nonchalantly.

"It's going to be challenging. The town is swarming with guards, and they might not even be imprisoned at the harbor. Even if we miraculously manage to rescue them, we won't be able to escape the town," Lame Loude argued. "It would be easier to eliminate them. The difficulty would be much lower!"

Since the other person knew the Dockside Gang's secrets, making them disappear seemed like the simplest solution. In this dark, otherworldly realm, a single life didn't hold much value, especially when it involved the secrets of the wizard's territory.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

Lame Loude's expression twitched for a moment, as he didn't expect Lynn to figure this out. He even suspected that one of his trusted confidants had betrayed him. He could only reluctantly admit, "It's... the Celestial."

Impressive!

Lynn was astonished by Lame Loude's abilities. To actually have the confidence to take control of a warship. He had only intended to test the waters earlier.

Lame Loude retorted with frustration, "It's not as simple as you think. Even though the captain of the Celestial is under my command, the ship has to report and undergo inspection every time it departs or returns. If it deviates from its course, it'll likely be spotted by the lookout posts."

On the Sea of Mist, their warships could only rely on archery or close-quarter combat with boarding, while the enemy's ship had priests on board. With a few divine spells, even the sturdiest warship could be torn to shreds.

Moreover, large-scale personnel and cargo transfers weren't easy tasks.

"You don't need to worry about that. They won't have time to bother with us when we cross the sea." Lynn said confidently.

"I have a plan, and if it goes smoothly, no matter how many military units there are, they won't pose a threat. However, I need the Dockside Gang's assistance..."

Lynn looked at Lame Loude, waiting for his response. The Dockside Gang consisted of over a thousand shipworkers, even though they were a ragtag group. If they could be put to good use, it would be a formidable force.

"You better not rely on them to fight against the Church's guards..." Lame Loude sighed. While the Dockside Gang had many members, most of them were just trying to make a living under his command.

Dealing with gang fights on a regular basis was one thing, but if they were thrown into battle against a regular army, it was likely that half of them would turn against him before the fight even started.

"Don't worry; I only need you to do some small tasks." Lynn took out a piece of parchment from his sleeve and slid it in front of Lame Loude. "Can you gather these items? The more, the better!"

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