Since they couldn't match their adversaries in quality, they would focus on quantity. In addition to Scarlet Star in the city south, there were likely other organizations in the remaining three blocks. By rallying these groups together, they could amass a force exceeding ten thousand. Combined with Roy and his men's recruitment efforts and the formidable Snow Lady, chaos would be inevitable. Sandstone’s defenses would be at risk of crumbling. Moreover, being natives of Obscura, even if Sid's forces intervened, they would hesitate.

However, in executing this plan, Adrian had to deceive both high-ranking officials and subordinates. Deceiving officials meant ensuring that Sandstone’s leadership viewed the internal turmoil as mere civil strife, rather than attributing it to Silverboa. Deceiving subordinates involved convincing individuals like Clement and his underground forces that they were engaging in territorial disputes, rather than aiding Silverboa. Despite their rough demeanor, the