Mistaken Match: Marrying the Enigmatic CEO by Ruby Fennimore

Chapter 2146 Opportunistic Forces Entering the Scene

A civilian militia was advancing on the highways of the West End. Leading this unit was none other than Ken himself.

They were also en route to the Serpent Lair.

Mackenzie had notified him about the anti–bandit operation before departing, but they had only set out three days later and were still 100 km away from the Serpent Lair.

“Ken, are you planning to help Mackenzie?” Lenore asked quictly, sitting beside him in the vehicle.

Ken replied with a question of his own, “Why are you asking this? We’ve already come this far. Are you suggesting we don’t help her?”

Lenore shook her head. “That’s not what I mean! Helping Mackenzie would mean betraying Mr. Tanner. Then, you might lose your position if Mr. Tanner secures re–election.”

Ken’s expression was somber but his eyes glinting with cunning. “I know that. It will be a monumental achievement if Mackenzie can eliminate the Five Poison Sect!

“Over a hundred million people in the West End would revere her as a goddess. Of course, I want to ride on her coattails!

“However, I’ll stab her in the back and claim the glory for myself if she loses. Then, Mr. Tanner certainly won’t forget my contributions when he wins the re–election!”

Lenore nodded in agreement.

All of Chanaea knew Teddy was a leader who rewarded merit and punished wrongdoing. This inspired absolute loyalty from his subordinates.

“What if the two sides are evenly matched, and we have to tip the balance?” Lenore pressed further.

Ken shook his head, finding the scenario improbable. “How likely is that?”

However, Lenore persisted. “If the two sides truly end up evenly matched, whichever side we join could become the tipping point that changes the course of the battle.

“Will you choose unparalleled glory and the chance to benefit the West End, earning praise from the masses, or the endless wealth and rewards from Ms. Tanner?”

“What a headache! Let’s not overthink unlikely scenarios. Just go with whichever side seems more favorable when the time comes!” Ken refused to dwell on the low–probability event, considering it a waste of energy.

Unable to persuade him further, Lenore continued the journey with him.

Meanwhile, Mackenzie was in her camp, orchestrating multi–front operations.

The Five Poison Sect, numbering around two to three thousand, was attacking from multiple directions.

were experts in poison and skilled martial artists. It would spell disaster if they managed to engage

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Zelinsky’s instructions and breached the Serpent Lair. However, the enemy is now holding innocent civilians

update relayed by Anna

was a strategic stronghold that allowed

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feared that Mackenzie might hesitate, she made

minimizing her own side’s losses, unable to concern herself with

bear all the blame herself if she were later

receiving the order, Anna felt a surge of

had opposed indiscriminate bombing, as Quintus and Solana, who

for the war’s

the so–called innocent people in the Serpent Lair. To her, they were nothing more than spawns of sin. They were pitiful, but not worth sparing if it meant allowing the Five Poison Sect to

forward, determined to seize the Serpent Lair in the

can still be fought!” Hattie stood beside Magnus on a hill overlooking the Serpent Lair,

essentially tied our own hands by letting the enemy make three moves first. The best opportunity has already slipped away, and we can only

genius comes in, Magnus”

close combat. So, we must not let them engage

prevent close combat? The enemy isn’t engaging directly and is highly skilled at stealth. I think a master tactician with excellent military acumen is

awareness of the enemy’s discipline and combat prowess. This was completely contrary to previous

replied confidently. “They may have their advantages, but so do we? We’ll immediately adopt

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a 3-1 Cover Strategy to maintain our long–range