At the entrance of the Logistics Department, Mark smiled at her again.
It wasn't until she left with her items that Mark narrowed his eyes.
After he persuaded the Wildfire Gang Leader to issue goggles and lime to everyone under the pretext of an eye for an eye, this battle was bound to become extremely fierce.
With Lily's strength, if she dared to participate in a conflict of this level, she would die at the hands of the Outsiders before long.
If she wanted to live, she could only turn into a Cowardly Lizard.
This would make things easier. While other groups achieved results, Lily would have zero. Then he wouldn't even need to say anything, and the Wildfire Gang Leader would demote her completely, or even kill her.
"This is the truly perfect plan!"
Mark lit a cigarette, feeling pleased.
...
"Don't wander around here. I'll go scout for information and come back to find you."
After distributing the equipment to her team members, Lily repeatedly cautioned them before leaving.
She had already arranged to meet the players yesterday, and now was a good time to relay the Wildfire Gang Leader's meeting spirit and boost their favorability.
Before heading to the meeting point, she specifically went home to pick up Anya.
The journey was smooth. Twenty minutes later, Lily arrived at her destination.
She didn't rush out, but instead circled the area first. After ensuring there would be no accidents, she turned to Anya beside her.
"Do you remember what I just told you?"
"I remember, Boss!"
"Very good, then let's go!"
Lily led Anya towards the dilapidated house where Excavation Princess and the others were hiding.
They hadn't walked far when Excavation Princess spotted her and Anya.
"They're here, they're here!"
With that call, all the players present stood up.
"Fu..."
"Shh." Lily raised her right index finger to her lips. "The situation is urgent, so I'll be brief. Last night, did you guys take down a man in a white vest?"
Calamity Dragon raised his hand: "That's right, he was the one who told us to assassinate you."
"You guys were too impulsive this time." Lily shook her head. She recounted the events of the morning. "As a member of the Wildfire Gang, I also received orders, but don't worry, I won't lay a hand on you."
"Huh?"
Excavation Princess and the others exchanged glances.
They were very touched that Lily would come to tell them this news.
But then a problem arose: if Lily didn't act against the players, how would she explain it to the Wildfire Gang?
Patrick Star voiced the confusion in his heart.
Lily said, "I have my own way."
As soon as she finished speaking, Anya beside her became anxious: "Boss, you're being strong again. Anyway, these Outsiders can revive. You just need to casually capture a few and you'll be able to explain..."
"Anya!"
Lily suddenly raised her voice, interrupting Anya.
Anya pouted, looking aggrieved, and finally said nothing.
Lily showed a trace of helplessness on her face: "Sorry, she's still a child and speaks without much thought."
"It's okay, it's okay, no need to apologize."
Excavation Princess quickly shook her head.
How could she not see that Sister Lily's words were against her true feelings?
But this was Sister Lily! She was always so gentle, always trying not to trouble others!
Excavation Princess said anxiously, "Sister Lily, I know that with your true strength, you're definitely not afraid of the Wildfire Gang. But you entered the Wildfire Gang under a hidden identity, surely to investigate something secretly. If you don't capture us this time, the Wildfire Gang will definitely hold you accountable, and if your identity is exposed because of this, that would be terrible."
What happened last night had already made her feel guilty. If Sister Lily's plan failed because of her again, how could she face Sister Lily?
Convert to My Lily nodded: "That's right, Sister Lily, you don't need to make things so complicated. Just capture us and turn us in."
With the two of them leading, the other players echoed.
"Anyway, we can revive."
"Not only that, we're not afraid of pain. Even if the Wildfire Gang beats us, it's fine."
To reassure Lily, Patrick Star analyzed:
"Sister Lily, let me put it this way: given our current relationship with the Wildfire Gang, a big battle between us is inevitable sooner or later. The problem now is that we know very little about the Wildfire Gang. If you capture us this time, we can take the opportunity to learn about the internal situation of the Wildfire Gang."
Patrick Star's words made all the surrounding players' eyes light up.
It was true.
This way, they wouldn't make Lily difficult, and they could directly open up the Wildfire Gang map. With a bit of luck, they might even trigger special quests. It was truly killing three birds with one stone!
"Sister Lily, don't hesitate anymore."
Patrick Star continued to persuade: "Sister Lily, I've even thought of an excuse for you. Just say that you accidentally discovered us, put a sleeping potion in our food, and then captured all of us while we were unconscious."
"Hey, that's a good excuse! This way, the Wildfire Gang will absolutely not suspect anything, and they'll only say that Sister Lily is amazing."
"Holy moly, Pai Da's mind is really active. He thought of a solution in an instant."
"..."
Lily hesitated to speak.
Her original plan was to take one or two players back to turn in, then take one or two more back after a while. This way, she could easily earn over a thousand experience points.
But things were developing somewhat beyond her expectations.
She had just barely hinted at her intentions through Anya, and before she could even begin her brilliant performance, this group of players had already fast-forwarded to the grand finale themselves.
Was this the effect of building up player guilt?
Lily was overjoyed.
While others were still figuring out where to find players and how to take them down, her players had already tied themselves up and delivered themselves to her.
Now that's what you call a quest!
"I can't do anything with you guys. Alright, I'll go get some secret medicine and try to make it as realistic as possible."
Lily "tearfully" earned 2000 experience points.
Just as she was about to leave, Excavation Princess called out to her.
"Oh, by the way, Sister Lily, there's something I forgot to tell you."
"What?"
"Yesterday, when we attacked that white vest guy, he said that the Logistics Department Head of the Wildfire Gang ordered him to harm you."
That would be Mark, wouldn't it?
Lily understood immediately.
You old geezer, no wonder you were smiling at me for no reason this morning. Now you've found a way to die!