While Lai Anding and Plyer were discussing plans to pave the way for Land Loyd's future, the real players in Layer Abyss working to save the world—or at least one of their goals—were executing a much more stunning project.

"The intelligence, maps, and placements you need, I've already sent them to you via Yutianxiao."

Leoz closed the map and looked at everyone:

"I've uploaded the PDF of the action plan to the group. You can download and view it whenever needed, but I suggest everyone just stick with the team and don't fall behind."

"Narrative Civilization has no communication or transport delays, and if we get exposed, we'll be directly besieged by heavy reinforcements."

Yutianxiao reminded:

"So basically, we only have one chance at this."

"This time, the command is handed over to non-combatant Xia Yubing. Teacher Xia doesn't have any combat capability nor does she need to equip weapons. Even if exposed, Narrative Civilization won't make things difficult for her. And even if Teacher Xia is captured, she can still command the battlefield through voice and video live stream, making her the most suitable choice."

"Then, Teacher Xia Yubing will explain our plan once again—Teacher Xia, please."

"Alright."

Xia Yubing stepped forward, took a deep breath, and her gaze immediately became incredibly sharp. Without a script, she smoothly narrated the entire plan:

"The codename for this plan is: 'Underwater Breathing.' We will focus on stealth and low-profile infiltration throughout, but we will also face certain pursuits and small-scale battles. Next, I'll explain the plan's content to everyone."

"Step one: Smuggle across the 'Empire of Heralds' border and enter the Inherent Time Domain of Narrative Civilization. Executing personnel: All members."

With the help of Dialan, Leoz had already arranged the necessary entry procedures, but this only legally allowed space for two people.

But this is not an issue for the players.

Leoz assigned the follower slots to non-combatant Xia Yubing and team Spellcaster Yutianxiao, as these two were essential.

[Welcome to the Land of Gathered Heroes.]

[You have entered the 13th Narrative "Empire of Heralds" Inherent Time Domain]

[Unlocked Achievement: The One Who Freezes Time—Layer Abyss reputation +1]

[Inherent Time Domain: In this area, communication and teleportation are without delay, the entire area shares a unified time flow, and enjoys seasonal changes and spacetime displacement effects.]

The achievement isn't the focus; the focus is getting everyone in.

Leoz quickly teleported Yutianxiao and Xia Yubing to the Red Mist Star of the Empire and found a hotel to stay in.

The remaining personnel, led by Long Yuqiong and Caramel Snail, entered by following the abandoned pipeline map provided by Leoz.

Originally, this pipeline in the game would be laid with mines by the Empire's army, and if detected by the Inherent Time Domain monitoring system, it would immediately be demolished.

But under Leoz's guidance, they easily bypassed the minefields and monitoring stations without triggering any alarms.

For Leoz, who was once a citizen of the Empire, smuggling from Boling Star into the Empire was as easy as writing numbers with his eyes closed, without any difficulty.

Not only that, when Long Yuqiong and Caramel Snail reached the interior of the surface, they were lucky enough to find an unoccupied goods transport vehicle, presumed to be left unattended by a driver who went to eat.

This provided Lanan the opportunity—being the scout and information specialist in the team, Lanan had learned many skills such as unlocking and hacking. He resolved the authentication issues in a few steps, and they drove the whole way without triggering any pursuit alarms. After reaching the rendezvous point, Lanan activated the automatic return system, letting the vehicle return on its own.

As for internal recordings—there was no need to worry at all.

Because in the next step, they would embark on a major groundbreaking operation.

"Step two: Kidnap the hostage."

Xia Yubing opened her computer and began investigating the situation:

"According to our previous intelligence, an important foreign personality will soon use Port A-17 of the Underwater Abyss; at that time, the director of the Underwater Abyss Bureau, Qinlan Jiuge, will personally lead the reception."

"It's said that this important persona has good relations with [Society], so they aren't afraid of being attacked by [Society]. Even if there is a Silent Disconnection, they can dive confidently into Border Abyss."

"The intelligence shows that although this person has a Sigma (18) Rank strength, they've already been plagued by curses after surfacing and diving five times over the past 100 years, encountering difficulty even standing, thus requiring heavy protection. However, no matter how strong the guards are, they can't carry weapons or use the power of Divinity within the Empire's Narrative."

"Additionally, since the Empire is currently in a defense change stage, the defenses are most vulnerable. All we need is to kidnap the VIP for two hours and convince her to dive with us, and the mission is completed."

"Our target is this important persona."

Upon reaching the target location, a photo instantly popped up on everyone's terminal.

"Wow, she's beautiful," Caramel Snail exclaimed, "Although not as much as Azi, the modeling is stunning."

"This must be... the most beautiful female NPC in Starry Abyss, right? Exquisite features, stunning looks, like stepping out of a painting," Lanan sighed, "I wish I could be this beautiful too."

"Hmm..." Even Long Yuqiong couldn't help but remark, "This face looks familiar?"

"Tsk tsk tsk, this appearance, extraordinary, extraordinary indeed," Severston touched his chin and squinted, "This platinum blonde hair gives me a very bad feeling, but those thighs are really something."

"The kidnapping task must not issue any mistakes. The target may now be cursed, but she still holds a Zeta Rank (6) strength; you guys can't relax," Yutianxiao reminded.

"I'll be responsible for the persuasion work," Leoz said, "If she doesn't cooperate, it's okay. I purchased tools from the [Mall]; we can use them to sneak past quietly. But as such, we might face the [Society] causing a Level 5 Silent Disconnection."

"The target's name..."

Night Fighting Sword, who was face-blind, didn't pay attention to appearances, just swiped down and read the intelligence information:

Name: Glina Swirl

Birthday: April 1st

Age: 659 years

Height: 167 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Occupation: Idol, singer, actress, photo model

"Hmm?"

Night Fighting Sword suddenly noticed a link at the bottom:

"What is this—'Glina Swirl: Swimsuit Photo Album,' and it's the latest..."

"That's also part of the intelligence," Leoz flatly said, "For research purposes on the target."

Night Fighting Sword continued flipping pages: "'Glina's Lingerie Selection Guide'..."

"Understand the target's shopping preferences and seek breakthroughs."

"'Glina's 20 Favorite Foods'?"

"Learn recipes to maintain target's mood stability."

"'100 Classic Concerts of Glina: Hi-res Master Copy'—this mustn't be cheap."

"Bridging relationships with the target. It's just a small cost."

"Honestly, if I didn't know this was bought by the True General, I'd really think the person making the plan is a pervert."

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