The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

As the secret meeting among the three main members of the Angel Guild concluded, Irving finished checking the defensive facilities around his shelter. He couldn't help but exclaim, "There are just too many defense vulnerabilities! I don't even know where to start in addressing these vulnerabilities!"

Although Irving had only just completed his inspection of his shelter's defenses and hadn't yet checked the defenses of others, the vulnerabilities he had already identified were quite hard for him to accept. The sheer number of security flaws was overwhelming.

In Irving's view, these vulnerabilities would quickly lead to the shelter being breached by members of the Night Blades during an attack. If the original shelter were compromised before the relocation was complete, not only would Irving's plan fail completely, but it could also result in death for both him and his companions in the real world.

"How on earth can I improve the overall defense? There are flaws in the combination of all the defensive facilities. Adjusting all the defenses around the shelter would take too long," Irving thought, feeling a headache coming on. While he had the capability to address the defense vulnerabilities, the time required was simply too long.

He had just gained three precious days, and he didn't want to waste them all on this issue.

After hesitating for a while, Irving ultimately decided to contact Vicky, Sophia, and Wendy. He reached out to these three specifically because their shelters were all located around his own, and they were subordinate to his shelter. This meant they had a significant vested interest in Irving's plans.

If he contacted others, there was a high chance they would document the details of Irving's shelter, which could lead to unforeseen threats later on.

Irving quickly made contact with the three, and they all entered the shelter game as fast as they could. The first to arrive was Vicky. After all, she had been handling matters at the Ocean Group headquarters. Upon receiving Irving's message, she set everything aside.

"Why were you in such a rush to get me into the shelter game? Is our shelter facing a massive crisis?" Vicky asked directly upon seeing Irving. She had some understanding of Irving's plans, and since Benjamin would play a crucial role in those plans, Irving needed to share the main components of his strategy with him as well.

Benjamin was a loyal member of the Ocean Group, and he had already informed Vicky about Irving's overall plan. Since Vicky was now aware of the entire situation, it was only natural for her to think that there must be a problem with the shelter that prompted Irving to call her in such a hurry.

"You're right; our shelter is indeed facing some crises. We can discuss the specifics later, as we're still waiting for two more people," Irving replied, choosing not to explain everything to Vicky just yet. He preferred to wait until everyone had arrived for a more convenient discussion.

Upon hearing Irving's words, Vicky felt a bit downcast. She didn't particularly like Sophia and Wendy, as she believed they had been distracting Irving's attention. Vicky wanted Irving to focus solely on her. However, she was also someone who understood the bigger picture. Vicky recognized that Sophia and Wendy's shelters were located near Irving's.

Therefore, if Irving's shelter was under threat, theirs could be too. It made sense to have them involved.

Wendy was the second to arrive. She had been resting in her bedroom when she received Irving's message. Although Wendy didn't know why Irving was so urgent about getting her into the shelter game, being a top assassin, she had a very keen intuition. She sensed that Irving must be in serious trouble.

When Wendy confronted Irving, he didn't elaborate much. He simply asked her to be patient for a moment. About fifteen minutes later, Sophia finally arrived at the shelter.

"What's happening that requires my assistance? I just left the Angel Guild's Starling City base, and you called me over," Sophia said, expressing some dissatisfaction with Irving's approach. Although she was grateful to Irving and willing to help, she found his overall plan to be rather chaotic. She hoped he could devise a clearer, more structured plan.

Irving didn't respond to Sophia's question. Once all three women were present, he gathered them together.

"Now that you're all here, I can explain the situation in detail," Irving said, leading them into the shelter.

"You should all be aware that I have decided to relocate the shelter to a new location. During this relocation process, we will inevitably face enemy attacks. Our primary adversaries will be the Night Blades. Although I have already dealt a severe blow to two of their elders, I believe the Night Blades will not give up on targeting us. They will surely find ways to send more powerful members our way.

Therefore, we must ensure that our defensive facilities around the shelter are fully prepared."

Irving began by outlining his deductions.

What Irving mentioned wasn't necessarily going to happen. The Night Blades might not have enough strength to launch an attack against him, and they might not even be able to determine the exact timing of his shelter's relocation. Although such possibilities existed, Irving did not want to take any risks. Therefore, he aimed to prepare for every eventuality.

"When I inspected the defensive facilities around the shelter, I found numerous defense vulnerabilities. I can't handle all these vulnerabilities on my own, which is why I'm seeking your help," Irving explained.

His words conveyed a strong sense of trust in the three women. Vicky nodded and replied, "What should we do? I'm not particularly skilled at repairing defensive facilities. I'm just a healer with some healing abilities."

While Vicky was willing to help Irving, she felt she had little to offer. After she spoke, Wendy quickly added, "I'm also willing to help, but I share Vicky's concerns. I don't think my abilities are sufficient either."

Upon hearing Vicky and Wendy's responses, Sophia let out a cold laugh. "You haven't even started yet, and how do you know your abilities aren't enough? Do you even know what Irving specifically wants us to do?"

Sophia's tone had a hint of mockery. Wendy and Vicky exchanged glances, shooting icy looks at Sophia. However, Sophia paid no mind to their hostility. Instead, she took a few steps toward Irving and asked, "What do you want me to do? I will give it my all as long as it's within my capability."

Sophia's response pleased Irving greatly. "What you need to do isn't overly complicated. I've already pinpointed the specific locations of the defense vulnerabilities around the shelter, so all you need to do is seal these vulnerabilities. I've prepared sealing scrolls for you; you just need to affix them in the appropriate places. This isn't a very difficult task, and all of you can handle it."

Irving's explanation left Sophia, Vicky, and Wendy even more puzzled. If the task was indeed that simple, why had Irving called them all together?

"This is indeed a very simple task, but I don't understand why you insist on having us do it. Can't you get someone else to handle it?" Vicky asked, her tone slightly puzzled.

"If you think others are too busy, I can have my subordinates assist you. I'm sure Benjamin has many players in the shelter game who aren't particularly strong," Vicky added, believing she could easily mobilize members of the Ocean Group to help Irving.

Sophia quickly chimed in, "Members of my family's guild can do this as well."

Wendy felt a bit awkward upon hearing Vicky and Sophia's remarks. Unlike them, she couldn't offer Irving any additional manpower.

Irving smiled and shook his head. "I truly appreciate your goodwill. However, I believe this is our shelter. Do you really think it's safe to have others resolve the vulnerabilities in our defenses?"

Irving's words dispelled the confusion in the minds of the three women.

"Then let's get started! I don't want to encounter any unexpected situations while relocating the shelter," Sophia said coldly before immediately taking action with the sealing scrolls.

Vicky and Wendy quickly sprang into action as well. Irving wasn't idle either; he was actively helping the other three seal the shelter's defense vulnerabilities while simultaneously searching for any additional vulnerabilities that might be lurking.

Although Irving had already identified quite a few defense vulnerabilities, he knew there were still some that were hidden. If he couldn't seal all the vulnerabilities, the remaining ones would pose a significant risk once the shelter relocation plan commenced.

Irving was determined not to let his oversight jeopardize his plans. He understood the stakes were high, and any mistake could lead to catastrophic consequences.