The location of the warehouse the Liberation Alliance uses in its early days is by no means hidden in some deep, secret place. Even if one didn't know its location, a little thought would easily lead to the answer. A warehouse capable of storing a massive amount of military equipment. It wasn't far."…Looks dangerous.""The security seems tight because they're storing military supplies, but it's just for show.""Still, I think that's the right place. Seeing as they're standing guard…"I have no worries. They must have thought that blowing up the data center was a higher priority than internal security. In the first place, with Mother absent, it means her personal guard is also gone, so the number of formidable personnel remaining inside is small. Most of them would have been deployed to the [Execution Ceremony]. At least at this point… a small commotion would certainly not be enough to draw their forces to one spot. That's another reason why I called the criminal quarantine zone an ownerless mountain.'The personnel carrying out the execution can't leave their posts. If they did, the order they've barely maintained would collapse in an instant.'The situation becomes clearer. They're probably trying to blow up the data center as quickly as possible, even if it means deploying more force than necessary. If there are no variables, that might be the most efficient method. Unfortunately for them, a variable named 'me' has occurred.…At that very moment, by a stroke of coincidence, I had arrived at the criminal quarantine zone. An unfortunate event, indeed. For Mother and her crew, that is.'Will they have a hard time if I collapse the entrance?'If the entrance is blocked, in the worst-case scenario, mutants could appear while they're returning, and they could become isolated. But that's truly the worst-case scenario. I don't harbor any ill will towards them, so I won't make the choice to sacrifice the technicians for their own safety. This choice is based solely on my trust in [Mother] and her personal guard. Could she not overcome a crisis of that magnitude? Anyone who knows even a little about this world would scoff.'She'll be fine on her own.'So I cast aside my clumsy worries. Once the worries are gone, what I see is the situation at hand.At the largest warehouse in the quarantine zone, the [Reformer's Supply Logistics Center], the number of guards on duty is roughly twenty. Just as Eli said, the presence of guards confirms this is the right place.'It won't be that easy.'Although they are a minimal force, their armaments cannot be taken lightly. It's strictly military-grade equipment. While they aren't armed with optical weapons, the suits they're wearing are a type of powered armor.'If I make too much noise infiltrating, reinforcements might come from other places.'Blitzkrieg. I have to strike fast and get out. But how?I set aside Zero, which was hidden diagonally in my backpack, and pull out a 15-centimeter stiletto knife."Find a suitable place to hide.""…The gun is here.""No, that's alright.""What do you mean, alright?"Was it an unexpected answer? Eli's eyes cloud over with confusion. And it didn't take long for that confusion to turn into shock."This will be enough." What I pointed to with my hand was the stiletto knife in the other."You're joking, right?""No.""That can't be right. I can't accept that you're going to take on armed men with just a knife…"Is there really a need to explain that I can't use firearms? 'No.' It's too soon. My relationship with her still feels too shallow to reveal such a weakness."The sound of a gun is too loud. It would just end up calling for enemy reinforcements.""That's certainly true, but…" It was a plausible excuse, but the atmosphere was not one of easy agreement. Her eyes held a worried glint.However."You don't need to worry. I'm dealing with people, after all." Dealing with people, not mutants, doesn't feel so overwhelming. 'As long as I close the distance, there's no problem.'I recall the moment when my extrasensory perception was activated. That speed. Those reflexes. I am confident that, given the distance, I could cut them down faster than they could pull the trigger.'Just take down a few, infiltrate, and grab what I need as quickly as possible.'But wait. Something feels off. About twenty people. Except for a few, they don't show the slightest movement. 'If they were human, they should be moving.' What is this? Something absurd and strange flashed through my mind."What do you think?""About what?""The wartime operational command from the Central Control Center."Benjamin, who was quietly inspecting his equipment, turned his gaze at his comrade's words."Is an individual's opinion important? If there's an order, we follow it. That's what a soldier is.""Aw, come on, aren't you being a bit too stiff?""Have I ever been otherwise?""Well no, but…""Use that time to check your equipment one more time.""…Yes, sir."The woman with glasses pouted her lips and scurried away, soon latching onto someone else and chattering away. The man of East Asian descent, who had been watching the scene, chuckled and spoke up."Beng, aren't you being a bit too harsh?""Philip Kim.""It's Kim Philip.""…Alright, Philip. Did I say something wrong?""Just because it's not wrong doesn't mean it's all good.""Are you picking a fight?"Philip replied with a grin. "I learned that building flexible relationships is also a quality of a commander.""Stop with the nonsense." Benjamin turned his head away, annoyed. Philip held something out right in front of his nose. One of Benjamin's eyebrows shot up, but his expression wasn't entirely displeased."Have one?""This isn't a supply cigarette.""A gift for a comrade can't be replaced with supplies.""Hah, if only you couldn't talk…"Philip, who had already lit the cigarette, took a deep drag and continued. "It seems like something's about to happen. I have a bad feeling.""Is the great Philip actually scared right now?""Hahahat! I've always been a coward.""More nonsense…""Beng, you're thinking this is your chance, aren't you?""What?"Philip's frivolous expression instantly turned into something sharp. At that somehow chilling sight, Benjamin couldn't answer easily."It was a wartime order, but the commanding officer wasn't listed. It's one of two things. Either it's an ignorant fool who didn't even think of that, or it was sent by someone without command authority.Of course, I'm betting on the latter.""What are you trying to say?""If a situation arises and we have to step up… you take command. I'm saying don't hesitate because you're worried about what others think."Benjamin realized what Philip was saying. With the cadres and the commander absent, the only ones who could effectively command the military were Benjamin and Philip, who had completed officer training. To seize command was the same as seizing an opportunity."…And you?""I told you I have a bad feeling. If we pointlessly oppose each other at a time like this, the army will fall into disarray.""You could have just told me to yield to you, couldn't you?""Well…" The sharpness vanished from Philip's face, replaced by a placid expression. A strange light was in his eyes."I've become interested in something else.""Well, I'll be damned."I couldn't believe it. I had been quite prepared, but… what on earth is this situation?"The nerve…" It's a rather bewildering situation. The infiltration difficulty was laughably low. On the other hand, I have to hand it to Mother's audacity.After getting closer and observing, the personnel standing in the blind spots were not people, but mannequins. The number of people actually standing guard was less than five. A bluff, setting up scarecrows. Who would have thought that a tactic from the Middle Ages would be used in this day and age?"…Old-fashioned." Because it was so extremely old-fashioned, anyone would normally be caught off guard. This method, it certainly could have remained a quite brilliant method, had it not been for the person who succeeded in infiltrating because of it. Now that an intruder has appeared, this method is nothing but a complacent response.'I feel sorry for her in many ways.'If I meet Mother later, it seems like it will be a bit awkward. 'I understand this choice, but…' In the current situation, the only people who would target military supplies are the mafia-affiliated gangs. But they were either being absorbed into her ranks through the execution ceremony or were on the run to avoid it. Therefore, not deploying many people to guard the military supplies must have been a rational choice in their eyes."Hmm."In any case, that's all from their perspective. I feel there's no need to think too deeply about it. Since there isn't much time, it's probably best to put those thoughts aside and continue to examine the interior.The military equipment is scattered about, still in its packaging. It seems they didn't have enough time to organize it. Just from a quick look…"Hm?"I get a strong feeling of dissonance. Should I change my assessment? A meticulous design is hidden even within this place."It seems they've hidden all the live ammunition elsewhere." I can see numerous firearms, as well as military suits and various equipment, but the ammunition, which could be considered the most important part, is nowhere to be seen. It seems they separated the live ammunition in preparation for a situation where they might be breached. I thought it was a sloppy response, but within it, they had taken measures to prevent the worst-case scenario."This too… probably doesn't apply to me, though."Since I can't use firearms in the first place, I have no interest in firearms that require live ammunition. What I need is something suitable as an 'explosive'."Looks like they've taken out all the high explosives and grenades too." But that doesn't mean there's nothing that can be substituted for explosives. My gaze naturally turns to the items displayed in the corner of the warehouse.T-ding!+[High-Pressure Oxygen Tank]Oxygen, which can become a threatening bomb depending on how it's used. In this state, it won't explode simply by applying impact or heat, but if the liquefied oxygen capsule inside is taken out and used separately, that's a different story.'Eli is an expert at making things like that, too.'It was a method I often used when there was really no other way while playing this world. There was even a separate bomb-making method using this. It's a bit unfortunate that a medical item intended to save lives can instantly be turned into a bomb that turns its vicinity to ashes, but… there's no help for it."I should take a few of these."Assuming there's no ammunition, this place is a treasure trove. I look around with a cheerful heart. However, as I said, there isn't much time. I quickly scan for only what's necessary. What should I prioritize taking? I throw off my shabby backpack and first grab a military backpack with a built-in parachute.+[Gears Military Backpack]And a few essential medical supplies.+[Tranquilizer], [Painkiller], [Antibiotic]...And even batteries, which will be very useful now that the power is out.+[Small Plasma Battery x5]'There doesn't seem to be any usable weapons.'If I can't take any weapons, my gaze finally moves to the powered suits."Kyah…" Just this one thing alone feels like a reward for the troublesome infiltration. 'I wonder if I can't take one for Eli as well.'+[Standard-Issue Powered Suit]At this point, there's nothing better than this. No, it's absolutely necessary. If I think about the [Immune System Damage] among my negative traits, that is. A trait that makes me get infected with a very high probability upon contact with a mutant. If I wear a powered suit, I can avoid the misfortune of getting infected before I even get to do anything.'The functional aspect isn't bad either.'As the name 'powered suit' suggests, it's a reinforcement suit that amplifies [N O V E L I G H T] the user's physical abilities. It boasts considerable weight, but that weight is entirely converted into the user's physical class, translated into powerful brute force. The only thing that's a bit disappointing is that it seems difficult to take a powered suit to arm Eli with. No matter how high my strength stat is, I need both hands to lift a powered suit of this size. It would be less troublesome to just deal with the five people guarding this place.And as I'm thinking that. Something keeps distracting my gaze. "Nah, no way." Something covered with a cloth. I approached the location out of a 'just in case' feeling. Really, just in case. The probability of it being here right now is quite high, but I repeat myself nonetheless. Because I felt that if I got my hopes up, the disappointment would be great."Nah…" A dry swallow goes past my Adam's apple. With slightly trembling fingertips, I lift the tarp covering the object."…"The lucky get lucky. The destined one succeeds no matter what.[Hover Bike (A+)]Mother's favorite ride, the hover bike, [Black Wing].

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