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"The other, obvious, alternative, is that we only use one person. Thereby reducing the overall risk. If they cannot safely take two, they will not. And if they can safely take two, it will hardly matter that there is more than one potential hostage, now is there?"
That would, of course, be because I'm not a tactician. I'm not a fighter. I'm just a researcher and teacher...
Burhardt sighed, and folded his arms across his chest. "The most suitable bait is going to be a high profile individual with prominent ties to the royal family. Using the prince or princess themselves is out, obviously. And, I have a personal distaste for sending either Emma or Alina. Therefore-" Burhardt took another deep breath, and paused for a moment before finishing his thought. "Given that our plan is to use bait, I think it would be most appropriate for myself to play the worm on the hook. I am the royal adviser, after all. I am not so valuable as to be a crippling loss, should things go awry, nor an unknown quantity. Though, we may have to play my station up somewhat beforehand. I do not expect I am particularly famous."
10+15=25 HP Restored!
10 HP Restored!
110+5-15-17=83
Roll: 57-Hit!
20+2-6-2=14 Damage!
"And I am against using you as bait as well." Burhardt's objection was immediate, and carried a solidity. Like dropping a heavy book onto a wood floor.
The Seer, as our engineers have taken to calling it, is a combat visor with over ear placement. The Seer performs one primary function, as well as several secondary functions. First, and most importantly, the Seer allows our soldiers to more easily communicate between themselves and command, relaying intel to where it can best be put to use with lightning speed. Enemy troop movements picked up by scouts can be quickly relayed to command, with accompanying photographs by cameras in the main housing that follow the wearer's line of sight. Additionally, the visor is equipped with rudimentary Augmented Reality technology, allowing squadmates to direct each others attention to areas within their line of sight without the need for words or even to catch one another's eye.
"As much as I appreciate the offer, I can't imagine how we would go about discerning that this associate of yours is with the cultists in the area. If we were able to surveil their hide-out, for example, we wouldn't have need of a plan to draw them out in the first place."
"But, to our knowledge, they are not specifically hunting the prince. We are seeking to present what would be referred to as a 'target of opportunity'."
"If the prince is properly defended, he will not make for suitable bait."
"I object to the idea of using Gunvald or Emma as bait. Um. With respect, of course."
"It seems to be the fastest method to get our gnext Emblem, so we might as well."
114+10-15-26=83
Roll: 21-Hit!
36-16=20-1-3=16 Damage!
The Emperor counters!
94-5-10-15-31=33
Roll: 55-Miss!
