Chapter 797

The other assassins were growing impatient. The Westorians had been posturing for half an hour, doing nothing. "Are you all just talk? Either go in or we'll burn it down," Callum shouted. "I'll kill whoever dares to use fire," the bald leader bellowed. "Go ahead and try it. Let's see who dies first." The Nihenese warriors had already hidden in the woods. At Callum's command, they could launch surprise attacks on the Westoria engineers from all directions. The Westoria engineers preferred direct confrontation and feared ambushes the most. Once engaged in close combat, their guns and modern weapons would be ineffective. Gaston Schwartz had no choice but to soften his tone and explain, "If there are toxic gases inside, the sea breeze will spread the poison throughout the entire island if you burn it down. We have protective suits, but what do you have?" Noting the tension between the two parties, Derek emerged from behind the tree and chimed in, "Everyone, he's right. We can'