Enforcer Manual
Chapter 888 - 849: Fellow Villager Brings Warmth_2

Chapter 888: Chapter 849: Fellow Villager Brings Warmth_2

They needed to retrieve a data chip from Monica, a chip whose value was even comparable to those Rebel Army leaders "outside."

Moreover, the publisher of the contract promised that the person who accepted the mission would receive support from their powerful backers, including prosthetic implantation of a military-grade prosthetic.

"His ties with the company are deep, and he likely has a background in military technology."

The intermediary waited until Lu Xiang had finished browsing the information before making his judgment. "There are many wealthy people in District Four, but not everyone can offer free prosthetic implantation services."

Of course, there’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Beyond the promised military-grade prosthetics in the contract, he surmised that military technology might add some "extra gifts" such as surveillance devices, locators, or self-destruct mechanisms—a typical corporate tactic. Yet, despite the high reward, some were willing to take the risk.

"As far as I know, more than a dozen people have accepted the contract and undergone prosthetic modifications... I can only say so much, as this involves the company."

"Thank you."

Lu Xiang understood the risks and didn’t press further.

Strangely, the "Sea of Souls" didn’t have a detailed record of Vadim’s contact, nor had the contact’s consciousness been copied.

This was an unexpected piece of news. Lu Xiang initially thought that the only ones who would take on the contract were ordinary street thugs, but if they underwent military-grade cybernetic enhancements, the issue would become much more complicated. With her understanding of military technology, the risk of cyberpsychosis was not something considered by these "disposable" mercenaries.

Without considering the side effects, cybernetic enhancements were undoubtedly the fastest way to enhance combat capabilities.

"What are your plans regarding Roger and the others?"

After stepping out of the bar, Lu Xiang found a relatively quiet spot and asked in a low voice.

Roger had also been enhanced, but she didn’t know to what extent Song Lan had influenced him and whether he could handle a group of cyborg maniacs with military-grade prosthetic enhancements.

"They should be fine on their side. With Gustav looking after Monica, there’s no need to worry about them for the time being."

Who is Gustav?

That’s the man who single-handedly held off an assassination attempt on Kolo Film Industry.

Song Lan asked again, "What about Vadim you mentioned? Where is he?"

As natives of District Seventeen, it was rare for them to come to District Four. It was only proper to meet and greet him.

"He has a villa in the black market called ’Crystal Palace.’ He usually lives there."

"It’s just a pity we came in such a hurry this time that we didn’t bring any local specialties."

"Vadim certainly doesn’t want to make friends with you."

They were not going to Vadim’s for a chat or a stroll down memory lane. He had undergone several prosthetic transplant surgeries with the support of Kolo Film Industry, which might involve military technology. Finding Vadim would help lock down the identity of the contract publisher.

The only problem was that "Crystal Palace" was within Vadim’s sphere of influence, and outsiders were forbidden from entering.

Many horrifying legends from the black market originated from there.

They vividly described the fate of those too curious for their own good, who tried to sneak into "Crystal Palace." People who fell into Vadim’s hands were not killed immediately; they were delivered to various venues in the black market to ensure they got an authentic black market experience.

They were often sold as goods in various ways.

Still, for Song Lan’s mental and physical well-being, Lu Xiang refrained from elaborate examples.

Moments later, Song Lan witnessed the grandeur of "Crystal Palace." From afar, he saw the villa, but before it stood a fortress-like defense line.

As the two arrived, several slender women with their faces covered by black nylon masks were being led out from inside by Vadim’s men.

The entrance’s wall displayed a sign that read "No Trespassing," adorned with a layer of dried blood.

It was unclear whether the skulls carelessly placed in the flowerbed were props or not.

Lu Xiang waited for the women to leave before walking up to the guard to inquire, "Is Vadim home?"

"Who are you?"

The doorman asked through the bulletproof glass in a hostile tone.

A faint sound came from above the two of them, the rotating turret’s gun barrels already aimed at them.

Lu Xiang thought for a moment and decided to adopt Song Lan’s appellation for Vadim, "Fellow townsman."

"Fellow townsman?"

The doorman first looked puzzled and then said viciously, "Never heard of you guys. Scram if you don’t want to die."

This tone fully proved that Mr. Vadim was not fond of making friends.

Therefore, after issuing his harsh words, the doorman met his end.

His pupils dilated, and he stiffened like an electric shock, standing upright from his chair without getting the chance to make a sound before falling stiffly backward.

And all this happened just because he was "stared" down by Lu Xiang.

"Why are you staring at me like that?"

Feeling a bit embarrassed by Song Lan’s intense gaze, Lu Xiang said, "He’s still alive; I just caused a short circuit in his operating system."

She felt that compared to the way Song Lan treated their friends, she was already quite gentle.

In order to make herself the "top card" of Kolo Film Industry and earn the opportunity for prosthetic implantations trusted by Vadim, they gradually became beings not even the rescuers dared to underestimate – at least, before Kolo Film Industry decided to use this "great tonic", no rescuer wanted to cause trouble on Vadim’s turf.

However, at this very moment, the prosthetic implantation backfired.

Lu Xiang seemed to be proving the downside of prosthetic implantations to Song Lan in practice. Vadim’s men who spotted them either suddenly burst into flames or turned on their companions as if they had lost their minds, and they continued their direct approach towards the villa amid a chorus of howls.

According to Lu Xiang, this was one of the uses of the "Sea of Souls."

For most of the prosthetic implantation recipients, she now just needed to glare at them, and it was as if she had hacked into their operating systems, causing various malfunctions.

Any operating system type that had been recorded by the "Sea of Souls" couldn’t escape being hacked.

Song Lan didn’t understand hacking, but he understood something else.

"No wonder the criminals in District Seventeen are so afraid of you."

In the rumors among the gang members, Lu Xiang was the most cruel and bloodthirsty Law Enforcer in history; she truly seemed like a different person when dealing with criminals.

This complemented her big bad wolf mask; in Song Lan’s eyes, Lu Xiang was like a big bad wolf that had broken into a sheep pen.

"It’s okay, as long as you’re not afraid."

While hacking, Lu Xiang still managed to multi-task and respond to Song Lan.

The two made their way up the stairs unobstructed and arrived at the villa at the fortress’s center and rang the doorbell.

As expected, no one answered.

"Wait a moment."

Lu Xiang stared at the villa’s security system, claiming to be the most advanced on the market, and after a while, the tightly closed safety door opened for them.

The first thing to hit their nostrils was a strong smell of alcohol; the coffee table in the living room was piled high like a small mountain of champagne glasses, with champagne still in them, and the corner of the sofa displayed used contraband drugs.

"He must have left not long ago."

The mess left in the living room indicated that the party had only reached its midpoint, and Vadim had planned to enjoy more fun times.

Lu Xiang recalled the girl they encountered before entering, and it seemed that due to an unexpected visit, Vadim had to suspend his private party prematurely.

However, they weren’t without gains.

Someone who could interrupt Vadim’s party and make him work...

"I’ll check the surveillance footage; the company people should’ve been here."