Chapter 368 A Chaotic Situation
Dean told Megan and Leonard everything he saw that day. In fact, he had also told Neil about these things before.
At that time, they both agreed that it must be the remnants of the West Mountain Base. Dean didn't want to get involved in the disputes of other bases, so he left early and didn't know what happened afterward.
It wasn't until the two major bases joined forces and informed them that Austin was dead, and that Christian had also died elsewhere, that Neil realized something was wrong.
After listening, Leonard said with a serious expression, "You mean, the West Mountain Base hasn't been completely wiped out? They're lurking in the dark, slowly regaining their strength?"
"If that's the case, it's even more impossible," Megan said directly. "The West Mountain Base's shelter was destroyed by missiles. The remaining team wouldn't be large, and at the very least, resources would be their biggest problem. If they were really lurking, they would only slowly regain strength and definitely wouldn't dare to attack people from both of our bases at the same time."
Megan sneered, crossing her arms. "Don't even talk about now; even in the past, did Peter have the guts?"
Neil said in a deep voice, "The people from the West Mountain Base wouldn't dare, but that doesn't mean others wouldn't. Isn't it possible that the territory of the West Mountain Base has been taken over by the forces that fought them back then? Not everyone knows about our various forces. Maybe they don't even know that besides the West Mountain District and the Eternal River District, there are other powerful shelter bases like yours. If they knew, I think they wouldn't dare to attack your people."
Neil's explanation made Megan and Leonard ponder. Although these words sounded a bit far-fetched, analyzing the current situation, it was indeed the most likely answer.
Eliminate all impossible options, and whatever remained, no matter how improbable, must be the closest to the truth.
After all, the five major forces balanced each other back then, and no one dared to easily start a conflict.
Who would dare to rashly attack and kill the Psychics of two bases? Outsiders were the most likely to do such things.
"Eternal River District," Megan muttered to herself.
Back then, their spies found that the battlefield was at the border between the Eternal River District and the West Mountain District, near the edge of the Mississippi River.
If they investigated, they would soon find clues.
Leonard also frowned, touching his chin as he pondered. He felt that he had some recollection of the matter, but couldn't bring it to mind at the moment.
It seemed like something important, but also like a rumor.
At this point, continuing to fight was impossible. None of the three parties wanted to suffer huge losses.
So after discussing with Leonard, Megan decided to temporarily retreat and investigate the area Neil mentioned.
"Let's call it a day for now! We will investigate. But remember this!" Megan pointed at Neil with a commanding and heroic presence. "If I find out that it was your people who did it, I will come back. And next time, I'll completely wipe out your base!"
Dean couldn't hold back. "What are you being so arrogant about? If you have the guts, come and fight us. We'll make sure you don't return!"
Megan smirked contemptuously and turned to leave with her people. She didn't even bother to say a word to Dean, the lackey.
Leonard had a cold smile on his face and said nothing, leading his people to retreat. But as Megan said, he might come back at any time.
Anyway, this time, their actions had already achieved effective results.
They had significantly weakened the Snowfall Cult's strength while keeping their own losses within an acceptable range.
On the way back, Megan and Leonard discussed their next plan.
"The Snowfall Cult has grown too fast! With that cult leader's brainwashing, they've absorbed many survivors," Leonard said with emotion.
Megan snorted coldly. "That cult leader should have died long ago! Now, not only the surviving civilians from other areas but even my slaves want to escape there."
"They're so foolish! They believe there's a beautiful place in the apocalypse. They don't understand that without enough strength, they'll be slaves wherever they go." Leonard looked at the fiery-tempered girl beside him and smiled faintly. "And sometimes, those who claim to be 'doing it for your own good' are the ones who hurt you the most. But why don't many people understand this?"
The convoys of the two bases were about to part ways and return to their respective bases.
Before parting, Leonard asked Megan, "What are you planning to do next?"
Megan smiled meaningfully and replied, "Do I even need to say? None of us can sit idly by, right?"
Leonard shrugged. "I mean, should we act together? After all, there might be a powerful force in that place, and acting alone would be dangerous."
Silverlake Base's strength was mainly at sea, and their ships were their trump card. But on land, their strength was not as good as Emberwick Base's.
Moreover, due to energy constraints, Silverlake Base often had to act according to Emberwick Base's wishes.
Megan neither refused nor agreed. She just said lightly, "Let's go back and investigate first, then decide."
They couldn't fully trust the Snowfall Cult; they needed to see for themselves.
Undoubtedly, the Snowfall Cult hated them deeply. So Megan had to consider their information carefully.
Leonard had no choice but to say, "Alright, if you decide, I hope our two bases can act together. Now that Peter is dead, if we join forces, controlling Starlight City is just around the corner!"
Megan didn't comment on Leonard's words, only saying, "Let's go."
After speaking, she ordered her people to return to Emberwick Base.
Leonard watched the Emberwick Base's convoy leave, exhaling a puff of white smoke. "What a formidable woman. If I could get her, Starlight City would be mine!"
A pale, delicate-looking man, his deputy Oliver, walked out from behind him. "Leonard, it seems Megan is hiding something from us."
Leonard's eyes flickered, then he smiled indifferently. "Isn't that natural? None of us fully trust each other."
He smiled smugly. Besides, I seem to recall something. The one who fought the West Mountain Base by the Mississippi River was probably that small-time player from back then.
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