Inside the temporary logistical hub of Spirit Fox, despite the darkness, the operators were able to see buildings in the distance. The enormous group of light pollution was unimpeded. Compared to the still sparse scenery here, the buildings Ling Qingyu and Tang Ziyi had discussed seemed as busy as in daylight.
Although the buildings mentioned were still on the outskirts of the center, the consumption of lighting was very large. It was like a beacon in the darkness.
"Do you see the tallest building in the center?" Tang Ziyi asked.
"That's where the top echelons work and control the territory. Beside it, there's the second tallest building," Tang Ziyi explained. "According to Athena, it houses the major scamming center, the headquarters of every operation. Underneath is the usual elite casino where gambling and prostitution dens thrive."
"It's a town of hell and desire. None of the people who come here are good. I don't believe they're unaware that most people here are forced to live like slaves to cater to their service."
"By your logic, it proves how low humans can go to satisfy their kinks." Tang Ziyi chuckled coldly. "The entire town consists of services for enjoyment. I think the least insulting industry here might be massage parlors and hotels. That's the… well, you get what I mean."
"Naturally. Even the surrounding areas are similar in industry, just with high-class and low-class differentiation. Rich people play with better quality while the poor indulge in separate locations, except that protection fees all go to the same top of the pyramid. But from now on, this town will cease to exist."
"I'm afraid, even if one tiger is gone, another tiger will rule here." Tang Ziyi shook her head at Ling Qingyu's optimism. "Ever heard of the evil dragon and the knight?"
"Yep, the knight becomes a similar existence to the evil dragon and oppresses the common people like before. Chairs shuffle, but things remain the same." Ling Qingyu understood Tang Ziyi's message. "Unless we take control…"
"Don't even think about it. You aren't at this level yet." Tang Ziyi guessed Ling Qingyu's thought. "You aren't ready. It's not the time to show your hand."
After a long pause, Ling Qingyu replied, "Yep, I'm still not strong enough yet. What a miserable rich businesswoman who can't do a thing with 1 trillion in her hand!"
"Wait a while. You've gained your lover's mother's trust. Believe me, your time will come soon."
Ling Qingyu's mood lifted again as her lips curled into a grin. Tang Ziyi was right; she shouldn't hurry what she would get soon. What she should do was to solidify her foundation. Well, she was going off-topic and recalled the initial tactical plan.
Ten Kilo teams would act simultaneously once they were set. Each Kilo comprised a dozen members.
Kilo 1, which was Tang Ziyi's headquarters team, would serve as a logistical unit to transport required items like ammo and equipment. As for how they would achieve this, Ling Qingyu still had motorbikes (dirt bikes), technicals, land cruisers, and even Aegis vehicles.
She hadn't unloaded them out of her space bracelet, but these would be the blood vessels of the entire operation to sustain three days of combat in case the situation demanded ample supply chains.
Kilo 2 and 3 would contain the combat radius to control the ins and outs. No one was getting in or out. Of course, two teams were deemed sufficient to cut off the roads that led to the hellish town of pleasure and desire. There weren't too many ways to enter the region to begin with. Plus, Ling Qingyu chose to parachute specifically in this direction to cut off any QRF the enemies possessed.
The remaining road in the opposite direction would remain open until the plan to encircle the town or city began.
Kilos 5, 6, 7, and 8 would assault the two areas Tang Ziyi had shown, while Kilo 4 would provide support where necessary. Kilos 9 and 10, belonging to the military, would assume their responsibilities in another building area. This was the first stage.
Once they successfully cleared and rescued the undercover operatives who still displayed their status regularly, they could make plans to rescue the two missing ones. Hopefully, the operators would obtain vital news about the missing agents, the main goal of the entire rescue mission.
Afterward, Kilos 5, 6, 7, and 8 would initiate city encirclement and suppression. Given the technological advantage and expertise of Spirit Fox, they didn't require a specific ratio like a 3-to-1 advantage. It didn't matter even if the enemies outnumbered them.
Kilos 9 and 10 would quickly trek toward the opposite open road and control that highway to prevent any escape and fend off any reinforcement. Kilo 4, on the other hand, would serve as an additional reserve team.
In summary, the operation would begin from the west, where Spirit Fox had landed from the aircraft, and move eastward. Choking the highways connected to the city in the north and south by Kilos 2 and 3, then the east by Kilos 9 and 10, three days of combat should be sufficient to destroy the entire town and rescue the agents.
Regarding the difficulties faced by conventional forces, Spirit Fox never considered these problems because Tang Ziyi had filled in every gap to tackle the issues posed by Athena through multiple simulations.
The above was the main plan. Nobody knew or could predict the exact scenarios. Tang Ziyi's combat plan was seamless and accepted even by the military, except for doubts about the three-day timeframe. All they knew was that they were on a rescue mission. What Ling Qingyu and Tang Ziyi aimed for was the annihilation of the sole underground force.
Ling Qingyu's mind played a chess game on a 2D map where she laid down arrows representing Spirit Fox's movement. The arrows were beautiful in her eyes. Hopefully, the group wouldn't encounter too many troubles in the search for the two missing undercovers, a man and a woman.
Yes, the whole Kilo had memorized every detail of the important targets to be rescued, including the top echelons of the enemies.
Tang Ziyi also immersed herself in replaying her plans several times, including several alternatives and backups to deal with any crisis. She wasn't too worried in case the plan went south because Athena would provide amazing support. Her precious niece would come up with new options quickly in response to accidental variables.
She had full confidence where most average military commanders would shy away from committing the biggest mistakes. After all, in their eyes, Tang Ziyi's plan was insane and flawed. The number of operators was too low to meet the requirements of an intensive combat.
"Do you smell something?" Ling Qingyu sniffed and asked.
"Of course, those damn girls are going to eat by themselves," Tang Ziyi responded adamantly. "They are making mistakes. We must not allow them to intensify their faults. Let's go and teach them a lesson."
Ling Qingyu sneered with contempt. "Please, just admit that you want to rob the food of your students. With our technology to hide ourselves from onlookers, do you think anyone could detect our presence? I believe even the renowned top-tier spec-ops will lose our tracks."
Tang Ziyi giggled cheekily and walked away. Shaking her head, Ling Qingyu continued to observe through the thermal lenses before her stomach churned. Ling Qingyu sighed helplessly and decided to scold her subordinates together with Tang Ziyi.
As she turned, lightning surged in the sky, drawing her attention. She gazed at the sky and guessed it was going to rain. Many lightning forks danced in various postures as bigger lamps cracked inside the clouds, shining down on the rare scene below.
Oh, she wished her sisters on the scouting mission the best of luck. Under a pouring rain of cats and dogs, it was definitely going to be unpleasant for them.