His bare upper body was covered with scars, some were knife wounds, some were gunshot wounds, and some were scars piled on top of each other. It was impossible to tell what caused the injuries.
Holding a roasted beef leg, Maple took big bites.
From time to time, he picked up the chilled wine on the side and poured it into his mouth.
"Did the guys from before investigate clearly?"
A muffled sound came from between the teeth.
When he thought of the guy who caused him to accidentally lose three ships, Maple took another bite of the cow leg, as if he was eating the opponent's flesh and blood.
"Um."
"It was the mayor of a 'small town' called Goethe - his 'town' was attacked by the commandos of the 'Fortress of Doom', and all the residents were used as fuel, and he was thrown into the power room, and then,
Astrid showed up unexpectedly and saved him...this is the information they collected."
A young man wearing academic uniform and glasses chuckled.
Unlike Maple's rudeness.
This young man wearing glasses is very gentle.
It can even be said to be polite.
Every move has a sense of elegance.
However, there was a... human hand on the other party's plate.
After being roasted by human hands, the other party slowly tore it apart, put it in his mouth, and chewed it slowly.
Seeing this scene, the sand bandits around them all had fear in their eyes.
Sand pirates are lawless.
but,
There is no cannibalism either.
Maple looked at his advisor, a trace of disgust flashed deep in his eyes.
He hates this guy very much, but he can't live without him.
He needs the other person's brain to plan for him.
Just like this moment——
"I don't want the information they collected, I want your analysis."
Maple said.
"My analysis is: Goethe deliberately allowed his 'town' to be discovered and breached, and then lurked in the 'Fortress of Doom', waiting for Astrid's arrival."
Spitting out a phalanx, Sternlte laughed.
"Are they in the same group?"
Maple raised her head.
"certainly."
"However, to be more precise..."
"They are all serving one person!"
Sternfield said as he picked up the sauce.
"who?"
Maple asked.
"'clown'!"
When Stern said this title, a cold light shone in his eyes behind his glasses. This time, without waiting for Maple to ask, the consultant said to himself: "This is all the 'Joker''s plan!
"
"From the very beginning, this 'Joker''s goal has been to open the door to the 'Fortress of Doom'!"
"For this goal, he found Goethe and Astrid."
"When everything was ready, he appeared."
"He's on stage!"
"He took Jock VI's head!"
"Why did he do that?"
"Just to kill that bastard Jock VI?"
Maple's face was full of confusion.
"Of course not!"
"Jock VI is just a part of his plan. What he wants is chaos. He wants to make the entire wasteland boil."
Stenfield shook his head.
"Isn't it for the 'Fortress of Doom'?"
Maple didn't believe it.
‘Fortress of Doom’!
The masterpiece of that ‘prophet’ Modeus!
Powerful weapons systems, self-sufficient industrial and agricultural systems, and space that can support the lives of millions of people!
All wasteland residents covet this place.
Not yearning!
Just salivating!
Because all residents of the wasteland understand that as long as they have this 'Doomsday Fortress', they can become a king like Jock VI and control the entire wasteland.
Therefore, Maple does not believe that the Joker is not for the Fortress of Doom.
"Huh, compared to the chaos it created."
"What does 'Fortress of Doom' mean?"
Sternter glanced at his employer, with a sarcastic look on his face.
Maple saw such sarcasm, and anger began to surface.
Just when the leader of one of the twenty-six sand pirates of the 'Sand Sea Alliance' was about to smash the wine bottle in his hand to the ground, Sternter showed an apologetic smile.
"Sorry, Mr. Maple."
"When facing some things, I have my own persistence."
With that said, the consultant stood up and saluted Maple respectfully.
Maple frowned, and finally waved her hand, signaling her advisor to continue.
It's not that he doesn't want to pursue it.
But it's not yet time.
When he finds a role to replace the other party, he will definitely make the other party look good.
Maple swore in her heart.
Sternter saw through Maple's thoughts at a glance, but the consultant walked up to Maple without caring, placed a player on the table in front of Maple, and pressed the play button.
The next moment, Goethe's speech in the 'clinic' was heard.
At first, Maple looked indifferent.
However, as he listened, one of the leaders of the ‘Sand Sea Alliance’ became interested.
Maple is not smart.
But he could hear what these incited plunderers would do.
"Is this guy really causing chaos?"
"Another crazy guy!"
Maple said this, but she didn't care at all. Instead, there was a smile on her face.
The more chaotic the situation in front of him, the better for him.
As for who caused the mess?
He won't care.
"He won't care about the 'Fortress of Doom'! If he can break it once, he can break it a second time."
"He only cares about his own happiness. He is a madman who enjoys his own happiness and is willing to create happiness for himself."
Sternter said and couldn't help but look at his food.
There was a hint of recognition in his eyes.
Because, he is also such a person.
The feeling of meeting the same kind...
So happy!
I just don’t know, how does it taste?
I can't wait!
Sterntel pursed the corners of his mouth, suppressing the crazy secretion of saliva.
"Then what will he do next?"
Maple asked.
"Of course he made the battlefield more muddy, and just so... I gave him a lot of opportunities."
Stern said this.
Maple was stunned.
The next moment, he cursed loudly.
"You bastard, you used one of your own people as bait again!"
The curses were loud, but just loud.
Maple didn't take the next step at all. He called his men and gave a few instructions, and the sailing town he was riding on separated from the large army and went to the side.
Of course, it's not for no reason.
It's in the name of 'Sternfield discovered delicious food'.
Maple did this more than once.
Already familiar with it.
"Isn't it good to just leave the main force like this?"
Sternfield asked knowingly.
"When the sailboats captured by the clowns appear on the battlefield, the people in the 'Fortress of Doom' will definitely think that we have joined the war, and they will immediately send a reserve team to find 'us' and fight 'us' to show their toughness.
"
"Staying there, we will have to face the frontal attack of the 'Fortress of Doom'."
"Moreover, I only broke away from the main ship, but my men are still in the main force."
Maple said plausibly.
"Congratulations on becoming the leader of the 'Sand Sea Alliance'."
Stern said suddenly.
Maple burst into laughter.
The ‘Sand Sea Alliance’ is just an alliance.
Apart from him, there are twenty-five remaining leaders of the sand bandits.
Moreover, he is not the most powerful one yet.
However, that was before.
after?
He is it!
After both the 'Sand Sea Alliance' and 'Doomsday Fortress' reserve teams were defeated, it was time for him to appear.
He will take all winners!
"Boss! Boss!"
"One of our ships has entered the battlefield!"
The report from his subordinates made Maple put down the roast beef leg, raised his hands to wipe his hands with the tablecloth, and walked towards the deck.
Stewart followed closely behind.
The two of them just watched with telescopes, and three sailboats suddenly appeared on the battlefield, slamming into the track on the side of the 'Doomsday Fortress', and huge sparks erupted.
Even from such a distance, Maple and Sternfield heard the explosion.
"This guy actually used three ships as 'bombs'!"
Surprise appeared on Maple's face.
The sand pirate's sailing town is not only powerful and fast, but also has good firepower, so it is valuable.
According to Maple's idea, the clown might use one or two of them, but unexpectedly he used all three.
"That's not what he cares about."
Sternalter said again, looking like he knew Goethe quite well.
After speaking, the consultant took out a button.
After pressing it lightly——
Bang!
A signal flare suddenly rose from the hidden location of the 'Sand Sea Alliance'.
A shining flare that stays in the air for more than 30 seconds.
Except for the blind, everyone can see clearly, let alone the guards of the 'Fortress of Doom'.
What happened next was exactly what Maple and Stern had expected.
The reserve team of the ‘Fortress of Doom’ is dispatched.
Or rather...
They are the ace unit of the ‘Fortress of Doom’!
A swarm of aircraft headed towards the location of the ‘Sand Sea Alliance’.
The flying troops, who were unable to participate in the internal war of the fortress, now directed their anger completely at the head of the "Sand Sea Alliance", and missiles poured down like a torrential rain.
Boom boom boom!
In an instant, the ‘Sand Sea Alliance’ fell into a sea of fire.
The entire ‘Sand Sea Alliance’ was stunned.
It was originally meant to be a bargain, so how could it become the main battlefield?
They don't understand.
Some smart sand pirates were ready to leave when the signal flare was launched.
However, no matter how fast the sailboat town is, it cannot be faster than the aircraft.
As a last resort, all the sailing ships of the 'Sand Sea Alliance' were involved in the war.
"Fight back! Fight back!"
"Kill them down!"
Shouts came and went, mixed with the sound of gunfire.
In the end, it was all covered up in the continuous sound of explosions.
The sailing ships of the ‘Sand Sea Alliance’ continued to be caught in the sea of fire.
The aircraft of the ‘Fortress of Doom’ also began to fall one after another.
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Seeing that Maple was almost there, he laughed loudly and raised his hand to indicate that he should return to the battlefield.
Now is the time for him, Lord Maple, to take over the battlefield.
but--
boom!
There was a sudden explosion in the power room.
Roaring firelight and thick smoke rose into the sky.
"what happens?"
Maple was shocked.
The leader of the sand pirates instinctively turned his head to look, but suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
puff!
Amidst the gushing blood, the dying sand bandit leader only saw his advisor slowly retracting the dagger.
Why?
Maple was puzzled.
"Don't disturb my 'meal'."
As Sternter said this, he no longer paid attention to Maple on the ground. The consultant looked forward with all his attention.
