His plan to provoke conflict backfired!

Benzedrine surveyed the blonde woman before him. She had a commendable figure, though it was a shame she was a woman. He wasn't surprised that a woman could find them. Given all the forces had congregated around the cottage, it wasn't hard to locate them.

Hearing the woman's proposal, he smiled and said, "As it happens, we were also considering approaching Mr. Goodman for a discussion. We will honor your invitation."

Kawada Kazuo queried, "General, why does he suddenly want to converse with us?"

"Simple."

Benzedrine grinned, "If he could guarantee a 100% claim over this place, naturally, he wouldn't need to discuss anything. The fact he wants to talk now indicates an attempt to minimize losses. When you head over later, seize the opportunity in the confusion to observe whether there are more of his men in the cottage."

"Understood."

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