Chapter 26 Goals_2

So, Su Yu needed more time.

"By leveling up [Gunsmith] and improving my mastery in firearms and sniping skills, these two skills, while not increasing the bullet's lethality, could speed up my reloading process, allowing me to fire twice or even three times in the shortest time possible!"

Besides that,

More time could also allow Su Yu to think of ways to design a new improved blueprint to enhance the lethality of the [Falcon] even further!

"As long as the Falcon's lethality can ensure hitting vital points, instantly killing a three-star Transcendent or Radiation Beast, I will be able to handle the Night Slayer Team!"

Li He was merely a three-star psychic Transcendent.

His physical defense could never match up to a genuine three-star extraordinary physical body.

As long as Falcon's lethality reached three stars, even if weakened by Li He's telekinesis, the remaining power would still be sufficient to take Li He down with one shot!

But these were not words Su Yu intended to say out loud.

It would sound boastful to mention them now; better to get all preparations done before speaking!

...

While Su Yu was carrying out all sorts of preparations to confront the Night Slayer Team,

At the same time, within the high-level meeting room of Shelter No. 73.

The captains of the Wolf Pack Team and Shan Lan Team stood with folded arms, their eyes coldly fixated on Li He in front of them, their gazes icy.

"Captain Li He, we need you to give us an explanation."

"How did the members of the Sixth Team, Seventh Team, and Tenth Team suddenly become part of your Night Slayer Team?"

"Captain Lang Yun, Captain Hu Wen, your questioning leaves me quite puzzled."

Upon hearing the Wolf Pack and Shan Lan captains' questions,

Li He's expression remained unchanged, as he spread his hands in a gesture of innocence: "The situation of those three teams is evident to everyone."

"They were reckless and suffered heavy losses during hunts; the Transcendents within their teams were either dead or wounded, leaving their members without a way out, facing eviction from the Sanctuary."

"My Night Slayer Team generously extended a helping hand by healing the wounded and compensating for those who perished, using resources from my Night Slayer Team. The Administrator may not commend me, but how come you two captains are coming at me instead?"

"Or is it..."

Li He smiled slightly, pausing before speaking with a tone of amusement: "You two captains also had your eyes on the remaining members of those three teams, but just didn't expect I'd step in first?"

"You..."

Caught off guard by Li He's retort and his final counterattack.

Lang Yun and Hu Wen's expressions changed slightly, yet their faces showed a hint of panic.

Clearly, Li He's words had a touch of truth, revealing their inner thoughts.

But at this moment, the hitherto silent Administrator in the meeting room spoke up: "Alright, the three captains should not argue about this anymore. The purpose of today's meeting is not to have you quarrel here."

The Administrator was an elderly man, already over fifty years old.

To live to such an age on the Ruins Star was rare, to say the least.

Moreover, under normal circumstances, residents of Ruins Star over fifty, even Transcendents, would generally be frail and aged.

However, the Administrator of Shelter No. 73 still appeared energetic, and when he spoke, his eyes seemed to carry a blade's edge, making the three captains present, including the always arrogant Li He, involuntarily straighten up, taking a step back, nodding slightly.

As they lowered their heads, the flash of anger in Li He's eyes was expertly concealed.

"Very well."

Listening to their responses, the Administrator nodded, not bothering to discern whether they were serious or just speaking for show, then fixed his gaze on Li He, and said in a deep voice.

"Captain Li, you are indeed the main subject of today's meeting. As you pointed out, it was indeed thanks to your generous actions that the members of the Sixth, Seventh, and Tenth Teams were able to remain in the Sanctuary."

"However, the thirteen hunting teams were not created arbitrarily. Each of these thirteen teams holds a significant role."

"The teams led by the three captains are to protect our Sanctuary from being overrun by Radiation Beasts, preventing it from becoming just another beast nest on this planet."

"Teams of intermediate strength provide substantial resources and materials for our Sanctuary."

"And the weaker, lower-ranked teams ensure that when residents of our Sanctuary fall ill or injured, or encounter other troubles, they always have somewhere to turn to, avoiding immediate eviction and becoming refugees."

As the Administrator spoke, his gaze rested on Li He, and while his tone was calm, the sense of pressure was undeniable.

"In my view, the position of the ninth-ranking team and the third-ranking Night Slayer may differ, but not so much that I would completely ignore the rules of the Sanctuary."

"Therefore, I will make this clear: occurrences like these, where a hunting team suffers debilitating losses and has no choice but to join another, should not happen again."

"Can the three captains provide me a definite answer?"

Feeling the pressure in the old man's eyes.

Lang Yun and Hu Wen both nodded immediately, while Li He's gaze flickered for a moment before he slowly nodded: "Agreed."