Chapter 260
As Team 4 left the field, the girls of Team 5 huddled to strategize.
Ruby naturally took on the role of team leader, her expression serious. “We need to learn from Team 4’s failure. Don’t waste any bullets at the second stage. We managed to pass yesterday, and we can do it again today!”
The other girls nodded in agreement. After all, it was thanks to Ruby’s leadership that they had successfully passed the course yesterday and enjoyed lunch with meat stew.
However, Wanda frowned and asked, “Did you face any bullet attacks at the second stage yesterday?”
Phoebe nodded. “Yes, but only three staff members were shooting, and they were positioned at the fourth stage. We had plenty of time to avoid their attacks.”
Wanda continued, “Yesterday’s training difficulty must’ve been lower than for the first four teams, right?”
Ruby was displeased and retorted, “That has nothing to do with the difficulty level. We’re just as good as
the boys!”
Wanda smiled and replied, “That’s because yesterday, the first four teams all failed, so the difficulty was lowered. Today, since Team 2 has already passed, the difficulty will definitely be higher. We shouldn’t be
complacent.”
A glint of scorn flashed in Ruby’s eyes as she challenged, “Wanda, how about we play a game?”
“What game?” Wanda asked, her clear eyes looking directly at Ruby.
Ruby suggested, “We’ll split into two groups. You and the girls from Class 2 in one group, and the rest of us in the other. If fewer of your group members make it through than ours, you give up your meat stew at
lunch to us.”
Phoebe quickly interjected, “Class 1 has 15 girls, and our class only has 12. That’s not fair!”
Buby was f
of confidence as she replied, “Then let’s see who has fewer eliminations. The losing group
sacrifices their meat stew!”
Wanda hesitated, worried about jeopardizing her teammates‘ lunch.
Noticing her concern, Phoebe said firmly, “Wanda, agree to it. I believe in you!”
Christine nodded in agreement, adding, “I believe in you too. Even if we lose, I don’t mind missing lunch.”
The other girls from Class 2 also hodded, showing their support. They had been bullied by Ruby yesterday, but knowing she was the daughter of Riverland’s richest man, they had to endure it silently.
Seeing the trust her classmates had in her, Wanda felt a surge of gratitude and determination. “Alright, it’s
a deal!”
Team 5 split into two groups, and each group huddled together to discuss their strategy.
Wanda divided her 12 classmates into two subgroups, instructing Phoebe and Christine to lead one to the central cover at the second stage while she led the other to the right cover.
“Phoebe, stay behind at the first stage to report positions. In the second stage, match the number of shooters to the number of our attackers, the rest save your ammo. At the third and fourth stages, leave two people behind to provide cover.”
“Team 5, begin your operation!” Lawrence’s voice echoed.
The 10 minutes passed quickly.
With Lawrence’s command, the girls of Team 5 charged toward the first stage.
Their speed matched that of the boys from the previous teams.
Each group left one person behind to report positions.
Once the opposing team released smoke, they also began throwing a barrage of paint grenades.
Yesterday, they had only thrown three paint grenades at the first stage. Today, they threw seven or eight, just as Wanda had predicted.
The difficulty had indeed increased significantly, nearly matching that faced by the boys‘ teams.
Crawling through the smoke, Ruby felt a twinge of panic. Several of her teammates began to mutter that Wanda had jinxed them.
Phoebe and another classmate from Class 1 shouted out position updates.
With their timely reporting, both groups managed to pass the first stage within the time limit, albeit just
barely.
Ruby’s group had two members eliminated so far due to slow reactions, while Wanda’s group had zero.
“You guys are slower than pigs! What are you even doing?” Ruby grumbled, clutching her fake gun as she sprinted toward the left barricade.
Taking shelter, she directed two teammates to provide cover fire.
Ruby’s group advanced quickly, reaching the end of the second stage in under two minutes.
Wanda’s group also progressed smoothly following their previously discussed strategy, reaching the third stage without any teammates being eliminated.
In the distance, Carlisle sat on the parallel bars, watching the slender figure of Wanda with a faint smile
on his lips.
Despite her wealthy background, Wanda didn’t exhibit any signs of being spoiled. Instead, she seemed well–acquainted with such outdoor activities.
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Daniel joined Carlisle on the parallel bars and asked, “Carlisle, do you think they’ll make it through?
Carlisle chuckled lightly. They won’t.”
