"Even if we decide to handle this matter ourselves, without going through the Federation's top level, we must maintain a balance. A balance that... does not exceed the Abyss Hunting Team's authority by too much."
"For example, if the team is attacked by unidentified 'Raiders' while on a mission and is forced to defend itself and wipe them out... that would be reasonable. But if we were to proactively attack the Ji Family's stronghold, that would be an entirely different matter."
Chu Kuanglan listened to Lu Jiuyuan's lengthy analysis, suddenly understanding, and said with a thoughtful "Oh," his anxious look finally calming down, he replied in a muffled voice: "So that's how it is... You guys are the quick thinkers, got it! Relax, relax..."
...
As night once again shrouded the Arctic Great Wall.
The living room of the small courtyard felt warm, filled with the rich aroma of hot pot.
