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

Elder Howard, who had been waiting outside the meeting room, overheard the entire argument between Aron and Anna. Their dispute made Howard keenly aware that he could potentially exploit the conflict between the two.

"The relationship between the Angel Guild and Irving isn't as strong as they imagine. Perhaps I can use this opportunity to drive a wedge between the Angel Guild and Irving completely," Howard thought to himself after a moment of calm contemplation.

He manipulated his puppet and entered a regular training room within the Angel Guild, pretending to be a newly joined member.

Howard didn't stay in the training room for long before Aron walked in. Aron surveyed the room and the people in it. He did not notice anything unusual about the puppet that Howard was controlling.

Howard decided it was time to approach Aron directly. Just as Aron turned to leave, the puppet called out to him from behind.

"Captain Aron, I overheard your argument with Anna when I passed by the meeting room. The Angel Guild isn't facing any major issues, is it?"

Upon hearing this question, a faint smile appeared on Aron's face.

"You don't need to worry. The Angel Guild is in very good shape right now. You should focus on improving your own strength. My quarrel with Anna was merely a difference of opinion regarding our next strategic actions. Once your abilities are strong enough to participate in dangerous missions, you will also find yourself arguing with your teammates.

After all, everyone has different thoughts, and convincing others can be quite challenging. We just need to act according to our own beliefs," Aron said, as if he were not convincing others but rather trying to persuade himself.

The puppet nodded in agreement.

"You're right! We just need to do what we believe is right."

Hearing this response, Aron nodded in satisfaction.

"That's exactly what I mean! If you don't have anything else, just continue your training! You must improve your strength as quickly as possible, as we might face a crisis soon."

After saying this, Aron prepared to leave. However, Howard was not about to let him leave so easily, as he had not yet fully unleashed his talent for seduction.

"I have something very important to tell you!" the puppet controlled by Elder Howard called out to Aron once again.

"Make it quick; our time is very precious," Aron replied, his tone slightly impatient. While he thought the new member of the Angel Guild had some talent, he wasn't about to let anyone waste too much of his time.

"I noticed while patrolling that members of the Ocean Group are trying to persuade our Angel Guild members to join them. Aren't you going to do anything about this?"

Upon hearing this, Aron's expression changed dramatically.

"Are you serious? Are you sure you're not lying to me? The Ocean Group is really trying to poach our members?"

The puppet quickly nodded in response.

"I swear, I'm not lying! If you don't believe me, you can check with others! Many members of the Angel Guild have already heard about this."

Aron's face turned red with anger after hearing this.

"I knew Irving would do something like this! He's not as magnanimous as he pretends to be!"

With that, Aron left in a hurry. He was definitely going to investigate what Howard's puppet had just reported. However, he wouldn't be able to quickly get to the bottom of the matter, as Howard had made additional preparations.

After Aron left, Howard continued to move around within the Angel Guild. He engaged in conversations with many ordinary members of the guild. He effectively utilized his talent for seduction, successfully instilling a sense of panic among the members of the Angel Guild.

The abnormal situation within the guild only heightened Aron's worries. Eventually, he decided to call Nick over.

"We are facing a tremendous crisis in the Angel Guild! You must come with me to the Ocean Group!" Aron said as soon as Nick appeared before him.

Nick looked slightly confused.

"Why do we need to go to the Ocean Group? Haven't our relations with Irving and the Ocean Group soured significantly? Are we really going to continue cooperating with them?"

"Cooperate? We absolutely cannot continue any partnership with them! We're going to the Ocean Group to demand accountability!" Aron responded angrily.

Without waiting for Nick to prepare, Aron grabbed him and headed out.

After Aron and Nick left the Angel Guild, the puppet controlled by Elder Howard was finally able to take full control of the Angel Guild.

"It seems that the people in the Angel Guild are indeed fools. They can't even see through such a simple scheme. Well, I won't hold back. I will use this opportunity to ensure that both the Angel Guild and Irving suffer greatly," Howard thought, having devised a very complex plan.

He intended to manipulate the Angel Guild to continuously weaken Irving. During this process, Irving would have no means to mount a strong counterattack. After all, the Angel Guild is an official organization, and Irving would have to consider many factors when retaliating.

As Howard gradually executed his plan, Aron and Nick arrived at the headquarters of the Ocean Group. The two were stopped at the entrance.

"Do you have an appointment? If you don't have an appointment, I cannot let you in," the security at the entrance of the Ocean Group headquarters said sternly.

Aron scoffed, "Who do you think you are to stop me? Don't you know who I am? I'm the captain of the Angel Guild!"

Aron felt that the words spoken by the security guard were aimed directly at him. Therefore, he needed to show a stronger attitude.

However, Aron's declaration did not intimidate the guard. The security personnel replied bluntly, "No matter who you are, you must have an appointment. If you really don't have one, you can call the president. If she agrees to let you enter the headquarters, we will, of course, allow you in. If you cannot get the president's approval, we cannot let you in."

The guard's response only fueled Aron's anger.

"So you won't let me in, huh? Then don't blame me for being rude! I will show you just how powerful I really am!" Aron declared, preparing to take action.

But just then, Anna suddenly appeared behind him.

"What do you think you're doing? Have you even considered the consequences of your actions?"

Faced with Anna's sudden appearance, Aron shook his head. "What consequences? Are we supposed to just allow the Ocean Group to target us without being able to fight back?"

Aron's question left Anna momentarily at a loss for words. She had also heard some rumors and was indeed very dissatisfied with the Ocean Group's actions.

However, Anna felt that the situation was not as simple as it seemed, so she quickly caught up with Aron and Nick.

"No matter what, you need to calm down! Acting impulsively won't solve anything! Since we're already here, why not give Vicky a call?"

Anna was still able to maintain some basic rationality. She did not want a direct conflict between the Angel Guild and the Ocean Group.

Aron dismissed Anna's suggestion. "You're being too soft. The Ocean Group is targeting us like this, and you still want to talk to them? I believe there's nothing left to say between the Angel Guild and the Ocean Group. We are now complete enemies, and what we need to do is wipe out the Ocean Group entirely."

Just as Aron finished speaking, Benjamin's voice came from the direction of the Ocean Group headquarters building.

"You intend to completely wipe out our Ocean Group? Why would you do that? Has the Angel Guild gone completely insane?"

Benjamin's appearance relieved Anna.

"You finally showed up! Can you explain what happened earlier? Why is the Ocean Group trying to poach our Angel Guild members?"

Anna did not let Aron ask the question, as she believed that if he spoke up, it could lead to an immediate outbreak of conflict.

Benjamin looked puzzled at Anna's question. "When did we, the Ocean Group, try to poach your Angel Guild members? Are you and Aron both out of your minds? Are you just looking for trouble?"

Benjamin's response only fueled Aron's anger further.

"See? He absolutely won't admit it!" Aron said through gritted teeth to Anna. "But whether he admits it or not, we must retaliate!"

Taking advantage of Anna's moment of distraction, Aron launched an attack at Benjamin.

Aron's attack was indeed unexpected, but Benjamin's reflexes were also very quick. He used the weapon in his hand to block Aron's strike.

Since Aron had taken the initiative to attack, Benjamin naturally had to counter.

A fierce battle erupted between Benjamin and Aron right at the entrance of the Ocean Group headquarters.

Security personnel from the Ocean Group quickly surrounded the members of the Angel Guild, ready for combat. They did not attack immediately only because they were waiting for orders.

The fight between Benjamin and Aron would not easily result in a clear victor. Additionally, their intense battle attracted a lot of attention.

In the Ocean Group headquarters' upper-level office, Vicky was closely monitoring the fight between Benjamin and Aron.

As soon as the battle began, Vicky informed Irving of the situation.

Vicky hoped Irving would arrive quickly, as she believed only he could resolve this matter.