novelraw Chapter 219: The Deadline, Gathering, The Rumored Organization
Chapter 219: The Deadline, Gathering, The Rumored Organization
"Executor, we still cannot retrieve Shiva's chip signal."
Inside Thug Prison.
The mysterious figure Blackfire's face was as cold as frost.
Standing before him was the mechanical transformer—Gus.
Habaar and Baku stood behind Gus, their expressions grave.
"Baku, what do you say? Why did Shiva leave the prison?"
"Executor Blackfire, this morning, Victor sent a message. They found clues about the stolen supply trucks, suspecting the ones who robbed the supply convoy were their traitor, but they couldn't confirm it. Therefore, they requested our support and were willing to provide fuel oil as payment."
"I dispatched a raider squad to assist. Executor Shiva happened to see this and said he wanted to go for a drive, so..."
Baku didn't finish, but the outcome was self-evident.
At that moment, a raider suddenly walked up to Baku and whispered a few words.In the next instant, Baku's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Message confirmed?"
"Confirmed!"
"Alright, dismissed!"
As the raider left, Baku looked at Blackfire and said solemnly, "Executor Blackfire, it is now confirmed that the one who robbed the Burning Fortress supplies is Carmen from the Black Shield Police Department. They are also the ones who attacked Executor Shiva and his team. According to intelligence we obtained from the Black Rock Caravan."
"An eyewitness personally saw Carmen returning to the Black Shield Police Department with a mechanical wreckage that was only half intact. Based on the description, that mechanical wreckage is very likely... Executor Shiva."
"So you're saying the people from the Black Shield Police Department have the capability to shatter even Shiva's mechanically enhanced body. Is that it?"
An almost suffocating pressure suddenly emanated from Blackfire.
The silver robe he wore billowed without wind, and on its back appeared a massive emblem: a red background, a silver sword, and a black gear.
Seeing this, the mechanical transformer Gus immediately clenched his right fist and placed it over his chest, dropping to one knee, his head bowed low.
"Until Victory!"
Blackfire walked up to Baku and reached out to grab him. Seeing this, Habaar instinctively moved to intervene.
His hand had just lifted when he felt his entire body fly backward, flung over ten meters away, crashing heavily into a wall and cracking it.
Pfft—
Blood sprayed from Habaar's mouth, and his arm was now twisted at an unnatural angle.
"Executor Blackfire, every word I said is true. Although the Black Rock Caravan prioritizes money above all, the intelligence they provide is absolutely trustworthy. They do not sell information that hasn't been verified." Baku's expression shifted slightly upon seeing Habaar's condition.
"Hmph, before nightfall, I want more detailed information about Shiva!"
Blackfire walked right past Baku, and Gus immediately stood up to follow. As he passed by Baku, he glanced at Habaar.
"This is Lord Blackfire's final chance for you. If he doesn't get detailed intelligence before nightfall, you and that big guy..." A cruel smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"I will carry out the execution personally!"
Patting Baku's shoulder, Gus followed Blackfire away with a contemptuous laugh.
Baku stood quietly in place, deeply exhaling a turbid breath.
He turned to look at Gus's retreating figure, his gaze profound.
Then he gently patted his own shoulder before walking over to Habaar.
"Habaar, how do you feel?"
"Alright! Arm's broken, internal organs probably got shaken up too. Good thing I have thick fat for enough cushioning. If it were you, it would have been rough."
Habaar laughed self-deprecatingly, revealing teeth already stained crimson with blood.
Seeing the cold glint in Baku's eyes, he waved his hand with effort.
"Baku, don't worry. This injury will heal soon. As long as you're okay, that's what matters!"
Baku looked at Habaar's state and smiled faintly. "Good! I know! Don't worry. Rest well!"
Baku had someone take Habaar away for treatment, but his own gaze turned towards the direction of the Black Shield Police Department in the eastern city district.
"Carmen..."
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Western District, May Alliance Headquarters.
Representatives of the [Ring East City Resistance Alliance] members:
People from the Black Rock Caravan of the Northern District, the Green Forest Parliament Alliance of the Central District, and the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood of the Southern District were all gathered here.
"I say, Master Zhou, isn't there any more detailed intelligence?" Night Owl from the Big Gold Tooth Brotherhood looked at the information in his hand and turned to the person beside him.
"Night Owl, be content! We lost three informants to get this intelligence. If we weren't members of the same alliance, you wouldn't get this information without paying this much!"
Zhou Yuan extended five fingers, looking displeased, then pointed at the intelligence on the table, saying:
"What is this? This is the latest combat intelligence between the Black Shield Police Department and Thug Prison, invaluable. Not to mention anything else, just that man from Thug Prison who was fully mechanically enhanced—did you have any prior information about him?"
"And that Carmen from the Black Shield Police Department, previously keeping a low profile, but this time he completely annihilated both the Burning Fortress and Thug Prison forces. Could you have imagined that? Not to mention he even took down that mechanically transformed guy. Tsk tsk... half his body was blown to pieces. Which of you could do that?"
Zhou Yuan was doing his utmost to showcase the value of his intelligence.
Seeing this, the Second Elder of the May Alliance immediately stepped in to smooth things over.
"Alright, Brother Zhou Yuan has indeed contributed significantly this time. This intelligence is indeed very important, allowing us to grasp the latest situation of the other two factions."
At this point, the Second Elder looked at Zhou Yuan.
"Brother Zhou Yuan, your Black Rock Caravan travels the wasteland wilderness, seeing and hearing much. Do you know what that thing from Thug Prison is? According to the intelligence you provided, capable of destroying an armed armored vehicle single-handedly, continuing to move after being directly hit by a rocket... this..."
Night Owl and the representative from the Green Forest Parliament Alliance, Councilor Watson, also showed attentive expressions upon hearing this.
Indeed, this intelligence exceeded their understanding. Logically, none of them are factions with blocked-off information, and they all have their own channels, but a situation like this is truly difficult to comprehend. It simply goes beyond the scope of the human body.
They instinctively thought of the abnormally large animals of the Aurora Animal Assistance Association.
"Yes! Could this also be a... faction similar to the Aurora Animal Assistance Association?"
Councilor Watson's tone was somewhat heavy as he said this.
Hearing their words, Zhou Yuan let out a heavy sigh and looked at the three of them.
"This is indeed the most detailed intelligence material. Based on my analysis, Carmen's tactical arrangements were utterly terrifying, and his control over the battle situation and human psychology was nothing short of horrifying. In this battle, that mechanical transformer was basically toying with the Black Shield Police Department, but Carmen completely reversed the situation with just three moves..."
Zhou Yuan marked three key points on the intelligence.
They were the sniper shot, the rocket, and the ambush in the building.
Each step was intricately linked.
The other three were lost in thought.
Zhou Yuan continued, "As for that mechanical transformer, I have heard that on the continent adjacent to our stretch of wilderness, there is indeed an organization renowned for machinery and steel. But I'm not sure if it's that organization, as the information I got is just a rumor. Its truth is unknown."
"Never mind if it's true or not, say it and let's all deliberate on it!" Night Owl said, and the Second Elder and Councilor Watson also nodded.
Seeing this, Zhou Yuan no longer dawdled and said directly:
"The rumor is that on the adjacent continent, there is a militarized technological cult that worships steel, machinery, and war. They believe disorder and blind pursuit of knowledge will destroy the world, and only iron-clad order and power armed with advanced technology can restore civilization to the world."
"They trust steel more than they trust human hearts. Therefore, every member aims for full-body mechanization as their ultimate goal, to achieve personal mechanical sublimation. And they call this process—Ascension!"
"Their slogan is also—Until Victory. In fact, according to rumors, this organization has indeed been continuously victorious, conquering city after city with steel machinery and technology."
The other three listened to Zhou Yuan's words, all falling into a state of shock.
"Wait! Master Zhou! After saying so much, what is this organization actually called?" Night Owl asked what the other two also wanted to know.
All three looked at Zhou Yuan, awaiting the final answer.
"Them?"
Zhou Yuan took a long breath, his gaze turning to the void as he slowly said, "Rumor has it, this organization is called—the Mechanical Vanguard Society."