"Then all the more reason for us to strike a heavy blow against those Silver Spears while they are weak!" Moody sneered with a ferocious expression. "The weaker they are, the less damage they can cause later."
"Exactly, I share that thought." Alan nodded in agreement, then looked at Moody. "How are those two guys in the warehouse stronghold doing now? Have they made up their minds to escape?"
"Hmph, just thinking about those two useless idiots makes me angry." Moody grumbled, pouting. "They are the most cowardly wizards I've ever seen. They spend every day discussing how to avoid the guards' eyes and how to escape the prison, but it's all talk and no action. I'm starting to get impatient!"
Moody's annoyed expression made the other two unable to help but exchange a smile. Then Andre spoke up to persuade him, "They are discussing how to escape with their lives, not playing house. It's normal to be cautious; can't you have some patience?"
Upon hearing Andre's rebuttal, Moody became even angrier. "I wouldn't be in a hurry if it were just one or two days, but if these two fools plan to escape after one or two months, are we supposed to wait foolishly as well?"
"Hmm, Moody has a point." Alan also nodded in agreement. After a moment of thought, he said, "How about this? Give them a few more days. If those two are still hesitant, then you find a way to scare them and force them to act quickly."
"Oh? What do you mean?" Moody looked at Alan curiously upon hearing this.
"It's simple. Just apply some appropriate pressure in the prison. For example, spread rumors that preparations are being made to transfer them, or simply clear the memories of one or two wizards on the spot and take them away, creating the impression that they are gradually being brainwashed."
"Hey, that's a good idea! There are a few club collaborators I've disliked for a long time; this is a perfect opportunity to make an example of them!" Moody suddenly became like an evil villain, grinning sinisterly.
"Hey, hey, watch it. Don't hurt those civilian wizards; they are innocent." Andre still valued the civilian wizards, who were also Germans, and could not accept sacrificing them for personal gain.
"Don't worry, I'm an Auror too. How could I do something to harm civilians? Besides, you haven't even become Minister of Magic yet; is it necessary to worry about these things in advance?" Moody grumbled discontentedly, clearly unimpressed by Andre trying to boss him around.
Seeing that these two rivals were about to get angry again, Alan immediately interrupted, "Don't worry, Andre, Moody will know what to do. And during this time, there's a very important matter that requires your cooperation!"
"Oh?" Andre raised an eyebrow upon hearing this. "What is it? Aren't we just waiting to launch the Blind Snake Operation next?"
"The effect of this matter may not be as great as the Blind Snake Operation, but it is equally important and can deal a heavy blow to the club!" Alan said with a cold smile.
"A heavy blow? Are you referring to what you mentioned before…" Andre seemed to realize something and immediately widened his eyes, looking at Alan.
"Exactly!" Alan nodded affirmatively. "It's hunting Phoenix!"
Upon hearing Alan's words, Moody and Andre, who were in front of him, immediately brightened their eyes and looked at him intently. Seeing their expectant expressions, Alan didn't keep them in suspense and immediately said, "I have confirmed that she has recently arrived in Germany and located her. She will stay in the area for at least two days. If we want to deal with her, we must seize the opportunity; otherwise, it will be too late. Didn't you say before that the Schmidt family wanted to personally avenge themselves on this enemy? Now is the chance."
Alan had never given up monitoring Phoenix. Hog had always remained in Germany, not only to monitor the Silver Spears headquarters and Golden Knight's every move but primarily to pinpoint Phoenix. Just yesterday, shortly after Alan returned to Germany, he received Hog's report that Phoenix had returned to her stronghold in Germany yesterday. Furthermore, internal monitoring revealed that she was there to handle matters concerning East German civilian organizations.
It seemed that after the club's attempt to use the West German Advancement Society to strike at the Berlin United Front went awry, they wanted to try some minor actions again. However, this time the target had changed to East German civilian organizations. After all, the previous West German civilian organizations had already stirred up public anger and were currently being handled with a low profile, making it unsuitable for another direct intervention.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Andre jumped up from the sofa. "Let's leave now. I'll go call people. I've heard of this Phoenix for a long time. She's not only a high-ranking member of the club but possibly even one of the founders of the Silver Spears. Taking her down will definitely deal a heavy blow to the club!"
"I haven't even finished speaking; why are you in such a hurry?" After getting to know Andre better, Alan was also somewhat fed up with his impulsive nature. "This Phoenix is not that easy to deal with. If we rush in like this and she escapes, what then? Wouldn't that be alerting the enemy?"
"Uh, this…" Andre scratched his head awkwardly. "But you also said that Phoenix won't be in Germany for long. We probably don't have that much time to plan carefully like before. What if we just finish discussing tactics and she's already escaped?"
"Yes, Alan." Moody also chimed in at this point. "Dealing with Phoenix is different from raiding a breeding facility. We don't have that much time to waste!"
"I understand what you're saying very clearly." Alan did not deny their points of view. "Indeed, we cannot waste time dealing with Phoenix, but when I tell you not to rush, I'm not saying to delay the operation. It's just that when dealing with Phoenix, we need to at least make some preparations, and some information about her also needs to be understood in advance. Otherwise, if something goes wrong, I won't be responsible."
"This…" Andre realized that Alan also made sense. After all, Alan's previous impression on him was that of someone calm, meticulous, and who planned before acting. Since the other party was now proposing to target Phoenix, he must have already had a plan. So, he calmed down and sat back in his seat.
Seeing Andre calm down and listen to his advice, Alan began to explain. "Regarding this Phoenix, I have quite a bit of information. Besides being one of the founders of the Silver Spears, she is also one of the four strongest leaders in the club. Dealing with her carelessly can easily lead to big problems. The Silver Spears is known as a dueling club, and her strength should not be underestimated."
"That's true. I've fought against powerful individuals within the Silver Spears before, and their strength is indeed not to be underestimated." Andre understood that Alan's concerns were not unfounded. Meanwhile, Moody, who was nearby, also recalled the terrifying Thunderbird he had encountered before. If Phoenix's strength could rival Thunderbird's, then acting rashly would indeed be very reckless.
"As far as I know, Phoenix is very skilled in Dark Arts, such as the Corrosion Curse often encountered among those Silver Spears, which is said to be her handiwork. Additionally, she has the means to summon Inferi. In Britain, we once confiscated an alchemy item that could instantly release a large number of Inferi for combat. I suspect this Phoenix should be extremely skilled in group combat. If too many people intervene in the battle, it will be easier for her to tie them down."
"Now that Alan mentions it, I remember too." Moody also nodded in agreement. "I've directly fought against a wizard who possessed an Inferi Summoning Bag. That kind of item doesn't require a corpse as a medium like ordinary Inferi summoning spells but can summon Inferi out of thin air in a short time. It's very troublesome. We had over a dozen Aurors who were actually held back by one person."
"There's such an absurd type of magic? Then when dealing with Phoenix, we'll have to use our elites. Otherwise, if those ordinary wizards get caught up, it will prevent us from acting with full force."
"Exactly, when dealing with Phoenix, the main combat personnel should be few but elite." Alan nodded in agreement. "Furthermore, her hiding place is in a Muggle urban area of Berlin, though in a relatively secluded corner, there are still Muggles gathered around. If a battle breaks out, it's easy to injure innocent people. Besides the wizards directly facing her, we also need to deploy personnel to control the scene."
"Hmm, besides controlling the scene, we also need to do a good job of keeping it secret; otherwise, it will be troublesome if the club's people come to support." Andre also thought of the key point.
"Leave that to me. I will set up enough disruptors around Phoenix's hiding place in advance to ensure that no information can be transmitted by the other party, and also prevent her from escaping using Apparition or Portkeys." Alan had already thought of countermeasures.
Seeing that Alan had thought of everything so thoroughly, and even collected such detailed information about the other party, Andre knew that Alan must have made complete preparations as usual. So, he nodded solemnly to him, "In that case, you take overall command. Just tell us what you need us to do!"
"Excellent!" Alan liked Andre's straightforward personality. "Next, I need you to immediately contact the Schmidt family. If they want to personally take revenge, they can send personnel to participate in the operation, but the number must not be too many, at most two. Additionally, the main attacking personnel for this operation, besides the Schmidt family members, will only be me, you, and Moody. Others are not allowed to approach the battle scene. At the same time, I also need eight to ten Aurors to drive away Muggles and control the scene in the outer perimeter. Afterward, they will also be responsible for the restoration work. These preparations must be made immediately. We will begin the operation tonight!"
"No problem!" Moody and Andre immediately echoed him, and at the same time, they exchanged a knowing glance, finding that intense fighting spirit burned in each other's eyes.