Reborn: Apocalypse Ready. War Goddess by My Side novel Chapter 406

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Olivia understood that if it hadn’t been for Steven, Bianca, and Fiona joining them, Alan’s return to Orroux might have been delayed by several more years.

The real issue now was that Alan and Steven were leveling up far too quickly, and the rest of them simply couldn’t keep up.

No one was at fault. It was just how things had turned out.

Steven glanced over the group.

They all understood. Alan didn’t want this either, but reality didn’t leave them much choice.

As he absorbed energy from a beast crystal to recover, Steven kept thinking, Is there really no way to fix this?

Alan said, “Don’t overthink it. James looks weak on the surface, but he’s just cautious. He doesn’t like taking risks. But if I really corner him, he’s got trump cards in his hands too. That would cause us a lot of trouble This isn’t the time to go all in.

“If he steps out of line again, I’ll kill him.”

Everyone nodded. There was no way a squad ranked fifth in Orroux didn’t have some hidden cards.

Not long after, Olivia stared at the virtual display, her pupils shrinking.

“Military feed. Near Moonclear Lake, seven level 5 beasts are fighting over a massive meteorite fragment. It looks like it weighs around a ton!”

At those words, everyone’s eyes snapped open.

A ton?!

Two pounds was worth a million divine crystals. Two hundred pounds was a hundred million. A ton meant a billion!

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A billion low–level divine crystals!

Their breathing quickened.

If they could get it, they wouldn’t have to worry about resources for a long time.

And something that large could even be used to negotiate with the military.

Steven’s heart stirred. Could Ruinstar Metal be inside?

He focused his vision toward Moonclear Lake and saw the chaotic battlefield. Several massive beasts were clashing, and the meteorite fragment was as large as a truck tire.

His breathing grew heavier. The distance was too great. He couldn’t see inside the fragment to confirm whether it contained Ruinstar Metal.

Seven level 5 beasts. It was extremely dangerous.

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But from another angle, they had a chance. With speed approaching a Divine King’s, if he could grab it, it would be a massive gain.

Olivia added, “About 11 miles from us. If we move fast, we might still have a shot.”

Alan opened his eyes and stood.

He scanned the group, reluctant to step into something like this.

He knew bringing the whole team in would be too dangerous.

Steven walked up beside him and spoke quietly.

Alan looked at Steven in shock.

There was a questioning look in his eyes.

Steven nodded firmly.

Alan’s expression darkened.

“It’s too dangerous. We shouldn’t go.”

Steven let out a quiet breath. They still had to consider the bigger picture.

From what he remembered of his past life, Operation Starfall at Moonclear Lake hadn’t caused as many casualties as Operation Moonfall, but it had still taken many lives.

A level 6 beast would appear. That wasn’t something they could handle. If they rushed in as a group and got surrounded, it would be extremely dangerous.

He himself wasn’t worried, because of Firmament Wings.

With speed close to a Divine King’s, he knew even most Divine Generals wouldn’t be able to catch him.

Most Divine Generals couldn’t even fly.

Edric read the hesitation between them and said, “What if we split up? I can take everyone else and move out, find a safe place and wait for you two.”

Alan and Steven both looked at him.

It was a workable option.

But it still carried risk.

Bianca’s eyes flickered. She wanted to follow Steven.

It was a workable option.

But it still carried risk.

Without Alan’s protection, they’d be in serious trouble if something happened.

Bianca’s eyes flickered. She wanted to follow Steven.

But she didn’t want to slow him down.

Olivia said, “That could work. By now, most Awakened squads from Orroux are probably heading there. If a

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fight breaks out, it’ll be between Divine Generals and Divine Knights. We won’t be able to do much anyway.

“And if we pull back now, no one will waste time on us. At most, we just need to watch out for beasts.

“We still have some heavy firepower. If something goes wrong, with your speed, you can make it back in

time.”

Everyone nodded.

Alan and Steven exchanged a look.

Steven glanced at Bianca. She still had what Brian left her to stay alive, so she should be fine.

More importantly, Ruinstar Metal was too rare. They had to try.

Alan made his decision.

“Alright. We’ll do it this way. You move out first, find a safe place, and hold position. The two of us will go take a look.

“Edric, I’m leaving them to you.”

Edric’s gaze hardened. “Got it.”

Steven looked at Bianca, and there was a trace of concern in both their eyes.

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