Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 132: The Last Day, Insurance and Arrangements

Yu Yuan looked at the figure in the shadows and immediately recognized it was Shadow.

He was clearly on guard.

He simply hadn't detected Yu Yuan's approach, enhanced by the [Neighborhood Shadow] title.

It wasn't until Yu Yuan reached behind Shadow.

That he seemed to sense something and turned to look.

His gaze collided with Yu Yuan's.

Yu Yuan could clearly see Shadow's pupils suddenly contract, his body instinctively entering combat mode.

But in the next moment, he recognized Yu Yuan's identity, felt a surge of joy in his heart, was about to speak, then abruptly stopped, his expression tightening as he made a silencing gesture.

Yu Yuan understood completely.

He pointed upstairs, then quietly retreated, blending into the shadows.More than ten minutes later, with the sound of light footsteps, a figure peeked into the room where Yu Yuan was.

It was Alpha!

But Yu Yuan was hiding in the darkness, already entering "concealment" state.

Alpha didn't detect Yu Yuan and prepared to enter the next room.

"Here!"

The sudden voice startled Alpha, who then saw Yu Yuan's figure standing quietly in the corner.

Alpha looked astonished, completely bewildered.

"King?"

What was going on!

He had seen clearly just moments ago that this room was completely empty!

But now 'King' was clearly standing before him. Alpha's mind raced rapidly, but this clearly exceeded his understanding.

"What's the situation these past two days!"

Hearing Yu Yuan's words, Alpha immediately recovered, walked to Yu Yuan's side, and whispered, "Loris is very cautious. He hasn't directly contacted us, so we can't find an opportunity to kill him."

Yu Yuan nodded slightly; he had already guessed this outcome.

"What's the current situation? How does he contact you then? And what's this about infiltrating the Black Shield Police Department tomorrow that you mentioned in your message?"

"Loris sent us a walkie-talkie and several batteries. We communicate through the walkie-talkie."

"However, we discovered a listening device in the walkie-talkie, so we've been very careful with our speech recently."

"As for infiltrating the Black Shield Police Department tomorrow, Loris only notified us this afternoon. Our mission is to infiltrate the Black Shield Police Department and protect his safety."

"If anything unexpected happens, we take him away from the battlefield. Afterwards, he'll tell us about a supply point with large quantities of fuel and survival supplies as payment."

Hearing this, Yu Yuan shook his head slightly.

That story might fool ghosts, but not much else.

Putting aside other things, how could fuel's value possibly be given as payment to the [Jackal] team.

After thinking for a moment, Yu Yuan handed the backpack from behind to Alpha. Inside were fourteen walkie-talkies and specialized earpieces, all [Faction] items he had crafted over the past two days.

"Take these, the encrypted channel is 7748. Tomorrow the battle between Thug Prison and Black Shield Police Department will officially begin. Carry out Loris's arrangements normally. Since his mission for you is to protect his safety, then stay away from the battlefield."

Alpha took the walkie-talkies and earpieces, nodding gently.

Yu Yuan then took out the eastern district map and unfolded it before Alpha.

He pointed at District 10 and said, "Tomorrow's battle will most likely happen here..."

Yu Yuan pointed at a street.

"Don't get too close to the armored vehicle where Loris is located. If he's exposed, he'll definitely become a primary target. If he's attacked, there's a high probability he won't die, since genetic modification has given him superhuman healing abilities. But recovery and healing can't happen instantly. Before his wounds heal, he'll definitely be in a weakened state."

Yu Yuan looked at Alpha.

"Your mission is to take him away during his most vulnerable state after being attacked, and bring him to me."

As he spoke, Yu Yuan pointed toward District 11.

"Head in this direction. I'll meet up with you then."

Yu Yuan looked seriously at Alpha.

"Remember, don't underestimate Loris. Just ensure he comes to me alive. Handle the rest as you see fit!"

Alpha looked thoughtful and nodded.

"I understand!"

After finishing his instructions, Yu Yuan left the map with Alpha.

He took out a walkie-talkie, tested the channel communication with Alpha, then left the Nuxilai Club and directly returned to the shelter.

Taking Loris away was also a spontaneous decision by Yu Yuan, and he needed to verify an idea.

Since Raven, through experimental modification, had evolved from an ordinary animal into a spiritual creature, with its grade reaching Bronze level.

Then Loris, who also received gene modification injections, does he now count as a spiritual creature?

After killing him, would pure spirituality dissipate?

Yu Yuan couldn't pass up any opportunity to collect dissipated spirituality.

Additionally, Loris was also insurance.

Insurance to eliminate the Bronze-level Slaughter Card.

After Raven became a spiritual creature, its grade advanced to Bronze level.

Then Loris, who also received injections, most likely had his grade promoted as well.

If tomorrow on the battlefield, the commanders of Thug Prison or Burning Fortress aren't of sufficient grade to allow him to eliminate the Slaughter Card, Loris would be his final insurance.

This was also an idea Yu Yuan had after seeing tomorrow's battle situation through the Omen Card.

Having an extra preparation is never wrong!

Inside the Black Shield Police Department.

In the police station courtyard, all enforcers had been gathered together by Loris. The heavy atmosphere made the entire courtyard deathly quiet.

Every enforcer's expression was exceptionally grave, especially those whom Loris glanced at—they continuously prayed in their hearts not to be noticed by Loris.

Carmen stood in the formation, his expression calm, showing no abnormalities whatsoever.

But feeling Loris's occasional glances, he slightly frowned.

Every enforcer whose name was called showed bitter expressions, then reluctantly stepped out of formation to stand behind Loris.

Loris had been appointed frontline commander by Chief Hogg, and he was selecting main combat personnel.

Everyone knew Thug Prison was about to start a war.

This was definitely a suicide mission, but they had no choice.

Soon Loris arrived before Carmen.

Looking at Carmen's calm expression, a flash of mockery appeared in Loris's eyes.

"Carmen..."

Just as Loris was about to announce Carmen's assignment to the combat formation, Commander Lao Ke's voice suddenly sounded.

"Carmen, the chief wants you, come quickly!"

Hearing this, Loris's expression froze, his eyes immediately turning cold.

"Yes!"

Carmen breathed a long sigh of relief internally, nodded with a smile to Loris, then jogged toward Commander Lao Ke.

Lao Ke patted Carmen's shoulder, then looked at Loris.

"Loris, Carmen has been assigned a more important mission by the chief. I'm taking him now!"

Saying this, he led Carmen toward the interior of the police station, leaving behind the envious gazes of the other enforcers.

Loris watched the two depart, his previously cold expression gradually fading, replaced by a thoughtful look.

"Carmen?"