NOVEL NEXT Chapter 333: Current Situation
Less than an hour later, the sound of a truck grew louder as it roared up the steep hill.
The engine strained against the incline a bit, its growl echoing off the surrounding terrain.
But the truck showed its power where it counted. Its large wheels and lifted suspension performed perfectly in the rough terrain, handling the off-road conditions with ease.
VROOOOOOOOOM!
As the truck climbed the remaining incline, Reign stood up and savored the roar of the diesel engine.
It was one of his guilty pleasures to witness the machine’s contribution to both noise and air pollution.
The truck stopped right in front of him with a loud screech, and the door clicked opened.
Benedict, the other spy, got out of the truck. He was dressed in a blue jacket, and quickly spotted the duo and walked over.
Seeing Reign without the fake mask, Benedict, much like Aljon before, was initially taken aback.
The shock was evident on his face for a moment, but he quickly masked his discomfort.
He straightened up and walked over , making sure to look calm and ready to help, even though he was a bit startled by the creepy skull face.
"Sir," Benedict bowed his head.
"I need my extra mask," Reign said .
"Here you go, sir," he replied, handing over the mask and the set of new clothes. "Anything else?"
"No, that’s all,"
Reign put the mask on, making sure it fit securely over his face.
Next, he grabbed the clothes that was handed him. He put on the black jogging pants and the matching top.
The top had long sleeves that covered his arms and a high collar that covered his neck.
He then put on a pair of black shades. The accessory hid his eyes and completed his look.
With the mask and new clothes on, He was now completely disguised .
Without wasting any time, Reign headed to the driver’s seat . He turned to Benedict and said, "Give me the keys."
The key was handed over without questions, and Reign started the truck.
He adjusted the seat and mirrors first, preparing for the drive. With everything set, he was ready to head towards the city.
VROOOOOM!
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The pickup truck roared down the hill, easily ignoring the bumpy terrain.
As they passed through the town, Benedict asked to pulled over at a bakery.
He hadn’t eaten breakfast yet and wanted to grab something.
"Forget about it. It’s your fault for not eating," Reign said with a shake of his head. He wasn’t interested in delaying just for someone else’s breakfast.
Benedict glanced over, clearly disappointed.
"Alright, sir," he said, slightly deflated.
He refocused on the road, knowing he’d have to wait until they reached their destination to eat.
"So, what’s the word on BioGen Labs? Is it all over the news?" Reign asked while tapping the steering wheel.
He wanted to get up-to-date information about the aftermath .
"No sir, they’re keeping it under wraps. The city’s already in distress because of the situation outside the barrier, so they don’t want to add more panic,"
"Interesting," Reign nodded. "How about the underground ? Any news or rumors?" He asked, hoping to gather more information about what was happening beneath the surface.
"Yes, sir," Benedict replied. "It seems that something important is missing from the laboratory, besides the serum."
"In fact, they’re not even focused on the drug anymore. Now, their main concern is finding someone—a girl .I got this information from an informant who works for BioGen. He’s been keeping me updated for a price."
’Are they talking about Elsa?’ he wondered to himself. ’Maybe her status is even higher than those other two ?’
"Do you have any information about the other Meta-Humans?" Reign asked. "I saw three of them inside, which is completely different from the report I received."
Benedict paused for a moment before responding respectfully.
"Actually, sir, my informant mentioned that he didn’t know about the other Meta-Humans either. They appeared out of nowhere after the commotion you caused. I think they were hiding their presence inside the laboratory."
’That make sense, ’
Reign continued to probe for more details about the Meta-Humans. However, Benedict could only provide general information, which didn’t offer much insight.
Noticing the lack of valuable details, he decided to shift the conversation.
"How about the current situation outside the barrier?" he asked.
Benedict adjusted his sitting posture before speaking, "Sir, the situation outside the barrier is deteriorating quickly. The number of corrupted creatures is increasing at an alarming rate. Initially, the authorities managed to keep things under control, but their resources are now stretched thin. The corrupted are overwhelming their defenses."
Reign nodded, listening intently. "And what about the government’s strategy? Any updates?"
"Yes, sir. There’s been some inside information suggesting that the government might be forced to make some drastic decisions." He paused to catch his breath.
"With corrupteds spreading rapidly in other areas as well, they’re considering sacrificing parts of the city to prevent the situation from getting worse in more important places. It seems they’re focusing on protecting the most vital parts and are prepared to abandon some areas to contain the threat."
"So they’re willing to sacrifice part of this place?"
Benedict confirmed, "Yes, sir"
’I see, well I can understand the logic in that,’ he muttered to himself.
The problem with the corrupted wasn’t just their individual strength but also their sheer numbers.
On top of that, there were also some particularly dangerous corrupted hiding among the hordes, making it even harder to control the situation.
"By the way, how do you all plan to get out of the city?" Reign asked.
The place was surrounded. It might be child’s play for Reign to get through, but he doubted Lilith’s group could manage without some advanced transportation, and a lot of luck.
"We’re actually planning to leave with the other city VIPs and officials. Miss Lilith has secured us a ticket in advance because the situation in the city is getting worse. Most of the wealthy and influential individuals are planning to escape before it is too late,"
"How safe is it?" Reign probed further.
"I’ve heard that it’ll be packed with Hunters and mercenaries," Benedict replied.
"The train we’re also going to use is a second hand from a Tier 2 city but is equipped with more weapons and advanced tech than the one normally available in Tier 4 and 3 cities. ."
Reign nodded.’ If that was the case, it was very likely they would manage to break through.’
"But just in case, take Wick with you. He’s pretty powerful and could be useful in case of emergency." He added.
He didn’t really care about what happened to Lilith’s lackeys; it was more about ensuring Wick’s safety.
The situation in the city had become more dangerous, and having him around was a liability.
He hated to admit it, but his pet was pretty weak even for a demon dog. Wick would be killed right away in high-level fights.
"Yes, sir," Benedict nodded.
"Good," Reign gripped the steering wheel tighter and hit the pedal.
VROOOOOOOOM!
The truck’s speed increased, and in no time, they reached the city gate.
’The sooner they are gone, the sooner I can move more freely... No more holding back,’ he thought to himself.
He hadn’t forgotten his experience with Juggernaut.
Deep inside, he wanted nothing more than to wipe the floor with that Meta-Human.