Babel Novel
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Chapter 856
Gilmore’s shake of the head clued Lilian in, finding the werewolf’s lair wasn’t going to be the walk in the park she had. imagined.
Despite Lilian not having a better plan to aid the disaster–strickel people of the city, the senior and others were in awe of her and Claire, especially upon learning that they had slain dozens of werewolves the night before.
They started to see them as a glimmer of hope in their beleaguered city, even hailing them as heroines in the fight against the werewolves,
The senior and others warmly invited Lilian and her group to be guests at their massive underground bunker, a place of refuge.
The entrance to this sanctuary was akin to an underground parking garage located in the city center, secured with heavy iron gates.
These gates were lowered and tightly sealed before nightfall.
This underground bunker, roughly a hundred feet beneath the surface, served as a bomb shelter during times of war.
It was a colossal space that could accommodate a hundred thousand people, equipped with beds, blankets, and an ample supply of food and drinking water reserves.
From the senior, Lilian and her companions learned that the bunker’s supplies were sufficient to sustain them for a year without any issue.
Inside the bunker, Lilian and her companions were ushered by the leader among the refugees into a room that served as their makeshift office.
Unlike the rest of the bunker, which was filled with rows of simple beds, this room boasted luxurious sofas, tables and chairs, and even a complete set of coffee and wine utensils.
The leader of the refugees, a middle–aged man around forty, had been an official before the city fell into disaster.
Afterward, he was elected as the leader by the people.
The leader tasked with coordinating the refuge and planning how to tackle the werewolf menace was named Aguilar.
Aguilar, full of warmth, brought out some coffee beans and proceeded to make coffee for Lilian and her companions. including Gilmore.
Over cups of coffee, Aguilar expressed his hope that Lilian and the others would stay in Saint Light to help them combat the werewolves.
Moreover, they were willing to offer a generous reward for their assistance.
Lilian and her group naturally looked to Gilmore for a decision
Aguilar and the rest then realized that Gilmore was the most pivotal figure among them.
Aguilar hastily had someone bring out a bottle of Lafite, a luxury they could scarcely afford in their current situation. P
Pouring a glass for Gilmore and placing it before him with a diligent smile, Aguilar said, “Hero, please save our Saint Light
“Stay and help us fight the werewolves.
“Only you can resolve this disaster we’re facing, and we will never forget your great kindness and virtue.
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Gilmore took the glass and sipped the wine with ease before addressing Aguilar, “Aguilar, even though Saint Light still attracts werewolves, Saint Light has suffered heavy casualties from their attacks.
“Only ten thousand refugees remain, hiding here in this underground bunker.
“The werewolves will find it difficult to find and harm you now,
“They’ve realized that their prey in this city has dwindled, which is why there are only about a hundred werewolves roaming Saint Light at night.
“The main pack has moved on to other larger cities with inore people.
“So, for me to stay and help you isn’t a problem. Even if some werewolves do come, they won’t be many, and for me, it will be a walk in the park.”
Gilmore’s casual yet orderly analysis earned him Aguilar’s silent admiration.
Even though he was hidden in the underground bunker of Saint Light, he had noteut off contact with the outside world.
Actually. Aguilar maintained a close relationship with the leaders of the other major cities in Aro.
He knew that cities, especially the capital, were under siege by hundreds of thousands of werewolves. It was sheer hell on earth.
Communications infrastructure in the capital and other cities had suffered unprecedented damage, so news of these calamities hadn’t spread to the outside world.
Even in Saint Light, only a few key leaders were aware of the disasters befalling other cities in Aro.
This was one reason why Aguilar admired Gilmore so much.
After all, Gilmore was merely a traveler in Aro. It was impossible for him to be privy to the events occurring across its various cities.
Yet, he managed to analyze the situation so accurately.
This revealed that Gilmore’s insights were extremely sharp and precise.
Aguilar became even more convinced that Gilmore was a man of real ability.
Thus, with immense respect, he said to Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, you’re right. The other cities, especially the capital, have drawn the werewolves‘ main forces.
“Currently, the number plaguing Sunsbury is indeed small, but if you, Mr. Reed, would help us eliminate the werewolves that still harass our city, everyone in Saint Light would be eternally grateful.”
Gilmore replied, “No need for formalities, it’s just lending a helping hand. Since we have come to Saint Light, it’s only natural that we contribute our strength.”
“Mr. Reed, may I inquire how you plan to deal with the werewolves?” Aguilar asked–earnestly.
“First, we draw all the nearby werewolves here, then we take them out in one fell swoop,” Gilmore explained.
“And how will we lure them here?” Aguilar asked. Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
Find a conspicuous open area in the city and have everyone show up there at night. That will attract all the werewolves surrounding Saint Light, Gilmore instructed.
Upon hearing Gilmore’s plan, not only did Aguilar’s face show a flicker of change, but everyone else was also visibly
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surprised.
They had just realized that Gilmore’s method involved using themselves as bait to attract all the werewolves around Saint Light.
Although the plan was sound, there was a hitch.
If they played the role of the decoy and Gilmore failed to overpower the werewolves, wouldn’t they just end up as the werewolves‘ food?
Gilmore seemed to read their minds and reassured Aguilar, “Rest assured, if I dare to have you draw in the werewolves, I can certainly ensure your safety.”
The firm and confident glint in Gilmore’s eyes eased the unease of Aguilar and the others.
That’s right, they had seen with their own eyes, right in front of the building, a mountain of werewolf corpses slain by Gilmore, Lilian, and their companions.
This was proof of their ability to handle werewolves and to protect everyone’s safety.
“Alright, Mr. Reed, we will follow your plan and attract the werewolves surrounding Saint Light,” Aguilar said, his decision. firm
Gilmore nodded in acknowledgment.
That night, Saint Light remained cloaked in darkness, with no lights visible in the buildings.
Only the street lamps were on.
However, in a square in the city center, it was brightly lit.
Crowds of people gathered, not only talking and laughing but also bringing sound equipment, blasting high–decibel music. This spectacle brought a semblance of the city’s original bustle and joy back to a place shadowed by disaster and draped in the cloak of night….