Each had their respective plan, whilst one side was not ready to execute theirs and the other was amidst extensive calculations to negate as much as possible of the risk factor.
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'They are proceeding to steal another tenth of the First Valley.’ Cortex Faruk Maindoch eagerly sent Cortex Erga, as this was what they wanted, but externally he put up a furious front.
'The Decider wants to weaken Nature to its worst condition before dealing with us.’ Cortex Erga guessed. 'Unless that's what she wants us to think and is concocting something else behind the curtains.’ Knowing the enemy, he was more inclined toward the second option. 'In this case, everything is possible and too much for just the two of us to counter. Watch your back and proceed according to the plan. They have the numbers, but
