MTLNOVEL Chapter 467: Chapter 467: Can We Focus on the Task at Hand First?
Perhaps P38's electronic shielding had indeed worked because Drake led Renault and the others into the black market stronghold with a distracted mind, yet they weren't spotted by the guards.
"Wow! No wonder it's called the largest black market nearby! It doesn't even look like a black market; it's more like an underground city!"
Nagant Revolver couldn't help but exclaim. Sbe gazed at the towering buildings and flashing neon lights of the vast city before them.
Even HK416 and AR15 were wide-eyed in astonishment.
They had seen big cities before, but a city like this, directly built underground yet still brightly lit, resembled a bustling metropolis in the night! It was the first time for them!
This was a black market? Are they kidding?
However, P38 remained unfazed, seemingly familiar with the scenery.
"P38?"
"MDR had investigated here before and sent a lot of video data, so I had already seen it. Seeing it again now doesn't feel novel." P38 scratched her head. The videos sent by MDR were all in first-person perspective, similar to what she would see with her own eyes.
"Huh, why didn't you share those videos with us earlier?" Nagant Revolver exclaimed.
"No, experiencing it firsthand is more impactful. Now I regret watching the videos in advance," P38 spoke regretfully.
Listening to the chatter behind him, Drake wiped his sweat and glanced in the direction, then took out his phone to plan the route based on the materials Renault had mentioned earlier.
The reason for planning the route was to complete Renault's commission in the shortest time possible. Drake had no confidence in staying with these people any longer.
Who knows, he might get shot from above at any moment.
Directly taking out the guards of the black market stronghold was too bold for him.
Although he had considered it before, it was only a last resort when he had no other choice. Unlike Renault and his group, who had just dealt with guards as if they were just a few bandits blocking their path in the wilderness.
Although fundamentally there was no difference, the identity of those guards marked them as different from the wild dogs in the wilderness.
These guys were the subordinates of the black market stronghold's management... Killing them would be like slapping the face of the black market stronghold's management.
Although Drake wanted to run, the gaze Renault fixed on him made him dare not even think about fleeing halfway. He deeply regretted taking the deposit from Renault earlier...
If he hadn't taken out his payment code... If he hadn't appeared in front of these guys...
But it was too late to say anything now. He could only hope that the management of the black market would take longer to discover the condition of those guards.
At least they should wait until after he had sent Renault and his 'greenhorns' away...
Then he could distance himself from them and claim ignorance if anyone asked.
Drake knew the location of the surveillance equipment around the gate they had just passed.
Even if P38 had blacked out those devices, even if they hadn't deleted the footage of Renault's actions, it would only show him entering the gate before Renault.
He didn't say anything when he entered the gate; all the instructions had been given before reaching the gate. So at most, he would be suspected, but it wouldn't provoke retaliation from the black market.
Of course, all of this was on the condition that he could obtain all the items Renault wanted and send Renault, this trigger-happy star, away before anyone from the black market came knocking on their door.
"Metal materials, smelting catalysts, hydrocarbon compounds, food flavorings, expanders, cosmetics, kitchen grease cleaners..."
What!? What's with this list of completely unrelated items!? And there are various parts for dolls and nanomaterials for doll repairs...
Drake didn't pay much attention when he received the order earlier. After all, there was nothing that couldn't be found in the black market stronghold, and even if something couldn't be found, a technician could be called upon to manufacture it on the spot.
As the largest black market in the region, Drake had confidence in the variety of goods here.
But the situation was different now; he was running out of time! These scattered items were completely unrelated, and this list could easily cost him his life!
Even if no one was chasing them from behind, it would still take him at least a day or two to find all the items on this list!
"Um... Boss Renault, are all the items on this list for purchase?" Drake couldn't help but stop and ask Renault, feeling nervous.
But as soon as he turned around, Drake realized that Renault and the others who had been following him were gone!?
Where are they!?
Looking around, Drake couldn't find Renault and the others who had been following him.
But... does this mean he can...?
Just as he thought of this, Drake felt a chill down his spine!
It seemed like some ferocious beast was staring at him!
Perhaps because he only had this small patch of skin left on his body, Drake's senses were extremely accurate.
Following the direction of that gaze, he immediately saw Renault standing with his arms crossed...
And those Doll companions who had been following Renault were now standing at a barbecue stall... Are they buying food?
No way! What are you guys doing? Didn't we come here to purchase supplies? The task at hand isn't finished yet! Can't you take it more seriously!?
Although he wanted to scold these idle guys, under Renault's cold gaze, Drake could only smile awkwardly, then stiffly walk over and stand next to them. He can only wait for these Dolls to finish their purchase.
Looking at Renault standing with his arms crossed, Drake glanced around, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. He felt a headache coming on. He appeared to have sweated more today than he had in a whole year...
And these Dolls....
Are they your subordinates or daughters? Aren't you pampering them a bit too much?