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Four people were still needed.
"Starlight should be okay, right?" Shana said. The wealthy usually have skills in shooting or hunting activities.
"She's a doctor; she and Emerald Feather must stay at the Doomsday Fortress," Maya replied. Without Starlight, no one except those with serum would be able to treat infected patients. The main currency for trading with the Shadow merchants was serum, and it was running low.
"I recommend Nightmare, Peanut, Snow Egg, and Horse Soul," said Shana.
"Horse Soul?"
"Yes, his Gun Skill is not bad," Shana explained.
Maya trusted Shana's judgment since Horse Soul had always been paired with Shana. "Let's draft a few backup plans. The basic principle is to split couples. Half of them will be responsible for front-line duties and combat, while the other half ensures the retreat routes are clear."
