Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Chapter 272: Carmen's Urgent Intelligence, Supply Trade

Inside the Black Shield Police Department.

When Carmen appeared in the Director's Office, Commander Lao Ke and Chief Hogg hurried over.

"Carmen, quickly repeat what you just told me to the Chief."

"Yes!" Carmen looked at Chief Hogg.

"Chief, after killing that mechanical transformer last time, I commissioned the Black Rock Caravan to investigate the faction behind the Thug Prison. As you know, intelligence trading has always been their pillar business, and they have many unknown information networks."

"Just now, the Black Rock Caravan suddenly contacted me. They have information on the organization behind the Thug Prison, and they also discovered another matter closely related to us, which is quite urgent. They asked if I wanted to purchase this information."

"I didn't dare to delay and immediately reported to Commander Lao Ke!"

Chief Hogg's emotions were still not very stable. He had just completed today's wild taming and couldn't effectively control his wild nature yet.

Hearing Carmen's words now, he immediately raised his head, his wolf-like gray pupils fixed on Carmen.

"What did you say? There's a lead on the faction behind the Thug Prison?"Being stared at by Hogg, Carmen felt as if he would be torn apart the next moment, making his heart flutter with fear.

Not daring to hesitate, he immediately nodded and said, "Yes, but the Black Rock Caravan said this urgent intelligence concerns the life and death of our Black Shield. They demand two truckloads of supplies for the transaction and said this intelligence has a very strong timeliness. This deal is only valid until dawn."

"This matter is of great importance, and the required quantity of supplies is huge. I didn't dare to make the decision, and due to the urgency, I could only report to you immediately."

Hogg checked the time; it was now 3:30 AM. The sky wouldn't light up until after 7 AM during this period.

That meant there were only three and a half hours left. No wonder Carmen was so anxious.

Hogg pondered the possibility of this matter. He knew the Black Rock Caravan; the intelligence they sold always lived up to its price.

He thought of the powerful mechanical skeleton and transformation organs of the mechanical transformer.

Thinking of this.

Hogg had already made a decision. He looked at Lao Ke.

"Lao Ke, you go prepare the supplies. It must all be done within half an hour."

He then looked at Carmen.

"You immediately contact the Black Rock Caravan. I'm buying this information. Two truckloads will depart in half an hour, but I want to know part of the intelligence first."

As Hogg gave the orders, the two men had already stood up.

Hearing the command now, they immediately accepted their orders.

Lao Ke took the list of supplies Carmen had already prepared and went to make arrangements.

Carmen then took out a walkie-talkie and looked at Hogg.

"Chief, this is the walkie-talkie used to contact the Black Rock Caravan."

Subsequently, Carmen spoke into the walkie-talkie in front of Hogg:

"Are you still there?"

Soon, a young man's voice came through.

"Of course. So, Commander Carmen, are you going to trade for this information? Time is running out."

Seeing that Hogg made no move, Carmen continued to ask, "We agree to this transaction. Two truckloads of supplies are expected to depart in half an hour, but our Chief hopes to know part of the intelligence information in advance..."

The walkie-talkie fell into brief silence, as if the other side was thinking and weighing the pros and cons.

Carmen looked at Hogg, but Hogg didn't speak. His wolf-like eyes just stared fixedly at the walkie-talkie in Carmen's hand.

Quietly waiting.

Finally.

A few minutes later, that voice sounded again.

"Sigh... Alright! I trust Chief Hogg's integrity and Commander Carmen's character. Since that's the case, I'll provide part of the intelligence information first."

Hogg gave Carmen a slight nod. He took a tape recorder from a drawer, turned on the recording function, and placed it in front of Carmen.

Carmen understood his meaning.

"Okay! Go ahead..." After saying this, he had already placed the walkie-talkie next to the tape recorder.

"The organization behind the Thug Prison is called the 【Mechanical Vanguard Society】. They are not an organization from our continent, but a military cult organization from the Terra Continent..."

Inside the walkie-talkie, the young man's voice slowly introduced the intelligence information.

Hogg listened carefully, occasionally showing a thoughtful expression.

But when he heard that this Mechanical Vanguard Society actually occupied more than half the area of another continent, Carmen clearly saw a look of shock and desire flash in Hogg's eyes.

"In short, this Mechanical Vanguard Society is very powerful and dangerous..." The voice from the walkie-talkie suddenly stopped. Hogg frowned slightly.

Carmen was about to ask, but Hogg had already snatched the walkie-talkie into his hand first.

"Why did you stop? What then?"

Hogg's voice carried obvious impatience.

"Chief Hogg?" A surprised laugh came from the walkie-talkie.

"Chief, the remaining intelligence will naturally be presented immediately after I receive the supplies. And I guarantee it concerns the life and death of your Black Shield Police Department and the Aurora Animal Assistance Association..."

After saying this, no more sound came from the walkie-talkie.

Hogg put down the walkie-talkie. He walked to the window and looked down at the vehicles already being loaded with supplies below.

"Carmen, have everyone help. I want to see that intelligence at the fastest speed..."

"Yes!"

Carmen acknowledged and left.

With the efforts of all the thugs, the two large truckloads of supplies were successfully loaded and began to depart from the Black Shield Police Department.

In the driver's seat of the truck, a figure turned his head, exchanged a glance with Carmen, nodded slightly, then slammed on the accelerator and drove toward the Northern District.

That was—Alpha.

After about ten or twenty minutes.

A line of text appeared in the void in front of Carmen.

【Alpha: Supplies successfully handed over, returning now. Can proceed to the next step of the plan.】

At the same time, the young man's voice sounded again from the walkie-talkie on Hogg's desk.

"Supplies have been received. Pleasure doing business."

"What about the intelligence?" Hogg asked.

"OK, let's get to the point. Three mechanical transformers and one Executor have just arrived at the Thug Prison. Combined with the previous one Executor and one mechanical transformer, there are now two Executors and four mechanical transformers at the Thug Prison. According to my intelligence, these six people will launch a surprise attack on the Aurora Animal Assistance Association this afternoon..." The young man relayed the intelligence about the Mechanical Vanguard Society's impending attack on the Aurora Animal Assistance Association.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of Hogg and Lao Ke instantly changed.

"What is an Executor? Is this information confirmed?"

"Executor is the title for mechanical warriors within the Mechanical Vanguard Society who are a higher level than mechanical transformers. Their strength far exceeds that of ordinary mechanical transformers. Now Chief Hogg understands why I said this intelligence has strong timeliness, right!"

"The sudden attack by these six people, if unprepared, no faction can withstand it. Of course, it's different if you know in advance."

Inside the walkie-talkie, the young man gave a light laugh.

"It's also fortunate that Chief Hogg has great foresight. I hope this intelligence can be of help to you!"

The call ended. Hogg looked at the walkie-talkie, his eyes flickering uncertainly.

Lao Ke, observing Hogg's expression, said softly, "Chief... should I go organize manpower?"

But Hogg had already picked up the tape recorder and was walking out.

"Carmen, you make preparations first! Immediately begin reconnaissance on the Thug Prison. Lao Ke, come with me to the zoo, immediately..."

"Yes!"

One minute later.

Carmen watched the convoy driving out of the police station, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He sent a message to Yu Yuan.

【Lone Wolf: Plan successful. Hogg has headed to the zoo, but I estimate he will verify the intelligence's accuracy.】

A few seconds later.

【Wolf Den · King: Don't worry! Can begin the next step.】