The Witcher: Son of the Planes.

Five days later, at the Acacia Plane Wizard Base, on the ninth floor of the Wizard Tower.

Lena, Ron, and Derek are organizing a strategic seminar, and wizards such as Colin are also attending the meeting.

"Lina, according to the latest intelligence, the giant acacia tree is constantly recruiting creatures from other planes to come to our base. Currently, the creatures coming here are concentrated in a canyon 300 kilometers away. If time goes on for a little longer, the number of the other side is estimated to increase a lot." Ron said.

"Uncle Ron, I'm aware of the situation. The question now is whether we need to concentrate all our efforts on attacking there, or defend first and then launch an attack."

"I think it's okay for us to charge straight in. That level 2 acacia tree isn't there. Even if they have more level 1 creatures and cannon fodder below level 1, they still won't be enough." Derek expressed his opinion.

"If we can rely on the existing defense system of the base and defend ourselves, the damage will be much less. What everyone should understand is that the current situation in this plane is different from our original estimate, and the most critical thing is that we have no reinforcements, and we cannot fail. We must also minimize the damage." Lina said again.

"Well, if we can sacrifice less, I have no objection, but I feel it will delay our progress in occupying the plane." Derek said.

"Uncle Ron, what do you think?"

"Through the raids a few days ago, the enemy's escaped fish will definitely report our strength to their top leaders, and they can roughly judge our strength with an analysis. This is also the reason why they no longer use the tactic of adding fuel to the fire. They want to gather a certain number of people before attacking us.

My original intention was to attack them while they were still unstable and consume some of their strength, but Lina, your consideration also makes sense. Relying on the base's defenses will cause less damage."

"Do you guys have any ideas?" Lina turned to Colin and others.

"No problem. We'll follow your arrangements, Master Lina." The others replied.

"Teacher, we still need to strengthen investigation and find out the exact number of the enemy before we can deal with it effectively." Colin said.

"Well, do the rest of you have any other ideas?"

Everyone shook their heads to indicate no.

"Then we should withdraw our forces, except for the necessary reconnaissance personnel on the periphery. All of them should be withdrawn to the vicinity of the base. Wizards, please pay attention to the energy reserves of the two wizard towers and the airship. The airship will also be able to take off and fight when the time comes." Lina issued a new combat deployment.

"Teacher, I want to go on a reconnaissance mission." Colin spoke again.

"Teacher, I want to go too." Farsa said hurriedly.

Lina looked at her two disciples and felt very relieved that she still had her own people to rely on at critical moments.

"Farsa, don't go. You don't have a flying pet, so you're not suitable. If you want to go, Colin, you must be careful and put your own safety first."

"I will, teacher," Colin replied.

Lina and others arranged some other details and ended the strategic deployment meeting.

……

On the sixth floor of the Wizard Tower, Colin and his two companions were staying in the lounge.

"You are the only one showing off your abilities. No one else is speaking, so it seems that you are the most capable one," Edith said after the meeting.

"Don't we have Charles? If we can end the war sooner, can't we distribute the profits sooner? Besides, whoever completes more tasks will get more profits in the end. I have a big family to support, and I also want to get more rewards." Colin explained with a smile.

"Although there are no level 2 creatures in that canyon, I heard that quite a few level 1 creatures have gathered there. You must be careful." Edith warned again.

"I'll go with you," said Connie.

"Why are you causing trouble? I am enough on my own. I can fight and run."

"Don't forget, my wind magic can increase Charles' speed, which can be useful whether he is attacking or retreating."

"It doesn't have to be that troublesome. I won't be too close." Colin was still unwilling to take his woman on the risk.

"No, Colin, let Connie go with you. She is right. This is unusual and not a joke. If you can increase your speed a little, you may be able to get rid of the other party. You should go together." Edith suggested.

Colin looked at Edith, then at Connie, and finally agreed reluctantly.

……

Acacia plane, rock crevice canyon.

"Draenei Chieftain, we only have 3000 warriors. If we lose this battle again, our tribe will be finished." said the goblin Griphook.

"Then what do you say we should do? Can you leave? Do you dare to leave?" Delaney asked Griphook.

"I think we need to preserve some seeds of the tribe. Otherwise, if they all die in the war, who will protect our tribe?" said Griphook, swallowing his saliva.

"Huh? You want to be a deserter, right?" Delaney asked suspiciously.

"No, no, Chief, listen to me. You also participated in the last battle. The aliens on the other side were so cruel that they even ate the bodies of the dead in battle. Only the wasps could compete with them in this regard. They were so cruel."

"In the final analysis, it's just fear."

"Chief, think about it. If we lose, everything will be over for us. Even if we win, our lives won't be much better."

"What exactly do you want to say?" Vickers asked the question on Delaney's behalf.

Griphook looked around and saw that there was no one else around. He whispered, "We can surrender and then we don't have to fight to the death."

"Do you want to die? How dare you betray the tribe." The Draenei cursed in a low voice angrily.

"No, Chief, can you please be patient and listen to my analysis? In the current situation, even if most people are gathered together, there will always be people who will serve as cannon fodder.

We, who have lost most of our tribe's warriors, are definitely the first echelon. Do you think we can survive? If we all die, the wives, daughters and family members in the tribe will surely be taken advantage of by other goblins.

Even if we survive by chance, how many people will be left in the end? We will definitely not be able to protect our tribe, and will eventually be merged into other tribes. What will be the future for us?"

"Even if we surrender, there is no guarantee that our lives will be better than they are now." Delaney said calmly.

"So, we have to take a gamble. The worst that can happen is death. If the other party can accept us, maybe we can lead other goblins and make our tribe grow stronger."

Delaney and Vickers looked at each other and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Hey, your idea is really amazing. It's worth a try."

"Haha, I'm just analyzing it casually. I'm discussing it with you two." Lahuan touched his head and said with a smile.

"Well, now that we have made the decision, we should make plans early. While the personnel are in chaos and we are on the periphery, we will escape tonight. However, we have to send someone back to the tribe to pass on the message."

"Let me go. I will be less conspicuous if I go alone, and it will not be easy to be discovered when I return to the tribe." Although Vickers agreed with Lahhuan's idea, he felt that the situation was not clear yet. It would be better for him to return to the tribe to deliver the letter first. This way, he could attack or defend, and would not suffer any loss.

"Okay, let's do this. You go back to the tribe first. Griphook and I will get ready and take some people away tonight." Draenei finally made up his mind.