The Tycoon's Odyssey

Chapter 178: 178:Night Raid

After sending Elina off, Maria approached Evan, yawning as she joined the conversation. "Do we really have to do this touring thing? Sounds like a lot of work. I'd rather stay here and relax."

Evan raised an eyebrow. "Maria, it's crucial for everyone to understand the terrain and local conditions. Your input will be valuable."

Maria sighed and stretched her body lazily. "Fine, I'll do it. But don't expect me to be thrilled about watching those naked tribals doing their weird dances.

Though her words meant otherwise, her eyes gleamed with curiosity.

Nearby, Sam nodded in agreement. "I'll coordinate the tour arrangements."

Evan nodded. "Thank you, Sam. I appreciate it."

With everyone informed and tasked to do the preparations, Evan turned to Suri and Mac, "I've shared the plans with Elina, Maria, and Sam. We need to ensure that tomorrow's tour goes smoothly. I'll be in the lab if you need me."

Suri gave a brief nod. "Understood. We'll be ready."

After exchanging brief greetings with Elina, Celina welcomed them with a warm smile, despite the serious circumstances.

Evan then made his way back to the lab, ready to dive into the data and finalize their next course of action. The weight of the upcoming challenges hung over him, but he remained focused and determined as he was prepared for what lay ahead.

Evan then made his way to the basement lab, where Aurora was already at work, preparing for the next stage.

The lab was a high-tech marvel, filled with advanced equipment and glowing screens.

Aurora turned her attention from the ongoing work upon seeing Evan enter.

[Good Evening, sir,] Aurora greeted.

[I've been reviewing the data from our initial surveillance. To get a better understanding of their defenses, I have devised a plan.]

Evan nodded. "I'm ready for your plan. What do you suggest?"

Mac stood quietly, absorbing the information, knowing well that his role was to only receive the briefing. Suri, on the other hand, looked at Evan with a smile, sensing the underlying strategy in play.

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Suri asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

With a knowing grin, Evan replied, "Night raid."

Both of them uttered the plan in unison, their confidence clear. However, Suri inquired about the next steps following the raid. "And after the raid?"

Evan's expression grew serious as he outlined his strategy.

"After the night raid, I plan to deal directly with the tribal chief. Once we've secured his compliance and managed to sneak in a few key allies, we'll finalize the takeover."

The next few days were marked by a mix of routine and strategy. While other tribes underwent VR treatment, the team—including Suri and Mac—explored the surroundings.

Meanwhile, Evan focused intensely on memorizing the routes of the villages, studying the detailed drone feed to pinpoint key locations and potential tribal leaders. The drones, equipped with a stealth mode feature, remained invisible to the naked eye but continuously monitored the village.

Over the next few days, the environment remained calm and peaceful. The VR treatment sessions went smoothly, and the tours around the tribes provided valuable insights. Yet, the sense of anticipation grew as Evan prepared for the crucial operation.

On the third night, with everything in place and the plan set, Evan geared up for the highly anticipated night raid.

"It's time to infiltrate and finish the mission."

"May the odds be with us!" Evan screamed, raising his voice.

"..."

"What?" Evan asked, seeing that everyone was staring at him silently.

Suri shook her head and sighed, "It seems like behind that serious, gloomy face, lies a cringy teenager."

"Of course not!" Evan retorted, quickly averting his gaze.