The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Upon hearing Elder Astra's words, the Envoy of Filth displayed a look of confusion on his face.

"Of course, I will provide you with assistance, especially since your current operation has the support of Shadow Celestial," the Envoy of Filth replied casually.

Elder Astra smiled and shook his head. "You haven't quite understood my point. Ordinary help means nothing to me. I hope that in the upcoming operation, you can commit fully to the task."

"How do you expect me to commit fully?" the Envoy of Filth asked.

"I hope you can directly attack the Angel Guild headquarters! Ideally, you should completely destroy their headquarters!"

Elder Astra's request left the Envoy of Filth even more puzzled. Shouldn't this task be something Elder Astra himself should be doing?

"Shouldn't the assault on the Angel Guild headquarters be carried out by you personally? If I attack the Angel Guild's headquarters, what actions will you take?"

Elder Astra had already prepared an answer for the Envoy of Filth's inquiry. He calmly replied, "I will, of course, directly attack Irving! Do you wish to face Irving yourself?"

The Envoy of Filth was not easily swayed by Elder Astra's words. He immediately retorted, "I certainly do not want to face Irving, but I believe you should avoid facing him as well. Irving is stronger than both of us. I think you should make use of the Dark Portal. If we can use the Dark Monsters to plunge the entire city into a state of panic, we can take advantage of the chaos to deliver a heavy blow to Irving and his allies."

The strategy proposed by the Envoy of Filth was, in fact, quite ordinary. This was the same strategy that Shadow Celestial had in mind when allowing Elder Astra to use the Dark Portal.

Elder Astra shook his head with a smile. "That approach will not succeed at all. Irving will not be easily deceived by us. He will discover the Dark Portal in a very short time. If he destroys the Dark Portal, the monsters released will also vanish. Our actions cannot create lasting chaos in the city."

"Then what is your real plan? I need to hear your complete plan before I can make a decision." The Envoy of Filth believed that Elder Astra must have a very comprehensive plan, one that was more elaborate than the one he had in mind.

Elder Astra nodded. "I will certainly share my complete plan with you. My current operation is not aimed at Irving; it is aimed at the Angel Guild. I will find a way to trap Irving, and you, as the main force, must destroy the Angel Guild's headquarters. If you can also destroy the other branches of the Angel Guild after taking down the headquarters, that would be even better."

The Envoy of Filth never expected that Elder Astra's plan was actually aimed at the Angel Guild. Although the Angel Guild had been at odds with the Night Blades, their strength had significantly diminished after a series of setbacks.

The Envoy of Filth believed that targeting the Angel Guild now was somewhat of an overreaction. "The Angel Guild no longer holds any value as a target. The remaining members are quite weak and have almost all become Irving's underlings. You should focus on how to take down Irving instead. I believe Shadow Celestial also wishes for you to target Irving. Are you planning to defy Shadow Celestial's wishes?"

"I certainly do not intend to defy Shadow Celestial, but I want you to understand that our current strength is insufficient to defeat Irving. Have you not figured out the situation after being in the real world for so long?"

Elder Astra's retort left the Envoy of Filth at a loss for words. Although the Envoy had allied himself with Shadow Celestial, he was unaware that Elder Astra was secretly opposing Shadow Celestial. Thus, in the Envoy's eyes, Elder Astra was a colleague. They were both fighting for the Night Blades, and the Envoy felt compelled to consider the feasibility of the plan.

After pondering for a moment, the Envoy of Filth slowly said, "How long can you hold Irving off? I can indeed commit fully to destroying the Angel Guild's headquarters, but that will take some time."

"Rest assured! I can at least hold Irving for an entire day! A whole day is enough time for you to completely destroy the Angel Guild's headquarters! Moreover, during the operation, I will also mobilize my allies in the real world. I do have some allies in the real world," Elder Astra replied.

The allies that Elder Astra referred to were actually the various families collaborating with the Night Blades. Although these families were working with the Night Blades, they were cooperating with different elders within the organization.

After a moment of contemplation, the Envoy of Filth nodded in agreement. "Your plan does have the potential for success. The biggest risk is, of course, dealing with Irving. However, I believe that since you are bold enough to propose such a plan, it means you are fully prepared. Just tell me when the plan is set to begin."

Although the Envoy of Filth was a very cautious person, once he made a decision, he would not delay any further.

Elder Astra nodded in satisfaction. "The plan will commence in three days. During this time, I will prepare everything."

Upon hearing Elder Astra's response, the Envoy of Filth turned and left. For him, there was no reason to linger any longer now that he knew when the plan was set to begin.

After the Envoy of Filth departed, a shadow suddenly appeared behind Elder Astra. "Do you truly believe your plan can succeed?" the shadow asked in a raspy voice.

"Since I have proposed this plan, I am confident that I can make it ultimately successful," Elder Astra replied.

"Is your plan really aimed at the Angel Guild? Are you sure you can hold off Irving for an entire day?" the shadow inquired further.

Elder Astra smiled as he responded, "My plan is indeed aimed at the Angel Guild, but that is only a small part of it. The vast majority of the plan is designed to ensnare Shadow Celestial's subordinates. As for whether I can hold Irving for a day? You should already know the answer to that. My strength is quite weak compared to Irving's. I have no way to delay him for that long."

Elder Astra's entire plan was merely to weaken Shadow Celestial's power. From the very beginning, he did not believe that his plan could achieve complete success.

The shadow sighed upon hearing Elder Astra's response. "What you're doing carries too much risk. If Shadow Celestial finds out, you will be in an irretrievable situation. Moreover, I don't think the Envoy of Filth is quite so foolish. He will surely notice the flaws in your plan; you must be prepared for that."

In response to the warning, Elder Astra nodded slowly. "The Envoy of Filth is indeed not very foolish, but my subsequent actions will lead him to make significant misjudgments. He will surely believe this is a great opportunity for him to achieve something monumental."

After saying this, Elder Astra also took his leave. After all, the position he occupied was not particularly safe. Members of the Angel Guild could easily discover his presence.

Once the Envoy of Filth returned to his residence, he began to contemplate whether Elder Astra's plan could truly succeed. While he felt that Elder Astra's plan was relatively cautious, there were still certain aspects that struck him as strange.

The Envoy of Filth ultimately decided to relay Elder Astra's plan in its entirety to Shadow Celestial. Since he couldn't determine the feasibility of the plan himself, he felt it was necessary to seek assistance from someone else.

After receiving Elder Astra's plan, Shadow Celestial found it somewhat strange. He had initially expected Elder Astra to target Irving; he never anticipated that Astra was truly only focused on the Angel Guild.

After pondering for a moment, Shadow Celestial issued new instructions directly to the Envoy of Filth. "Don't rush. He still needs three days to prepare. Once he has completed all his preparations, provide me with the specific details. At that point, I will give you new orders."

With Shadow Celestial's clear directive, the Envoy of Filth no longer had to worry about anything. He began preparing for the upcoming actions.

Although Irving was not entirely clear on the series of movements by the Night Blades, he sensed that a storm was brewing. Many people in the City of Warding could feel that the atmosphere had changed significantly from before. This meant that a crisis could erupt at any moment within the city.

Irving realized he needed to discuss contingency plans with his allies in case of an outbreak of crisis. The first person who came to his mind was Vicky; he believed he should prioritize ensuring the safety of Vicky and the Ocean Group.

After that, he would focus on ensuring the safety of the Angel Guild and other allies.

Irving found Benjamin and expressed his concerns. Benjamin felt that Irving was being a bit overly cautious. "Don't worry. I have made all the necessary preparations. Even if the Night Blades launch an attack against us, the defensive capabilities of the Ocean Group headquarters are more than sufficient. If you are truly worried, you can have President Vicky accompany you. As long as she is with you, she won't be in too much danger."

Benjamin was well aware of Irving's feelings toward Vicky, which is why he made such a suggestion. After considering Benjamin's words carefully, Irving couldn't provide a definitive answer. "I'll think about your suggestion, but I need to check on a few other places first! After all, I need to ensure the safety of my other allies as well."

With that, Irving left the headquarters of the Ocean Group.

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