Zhou Jinru was sitting in the car, listening to the report from the operator in front, and learned that on their way forward, several teams were gathering to support them.

"As you gradually go outside the city, you see more and more civilians. Shihuaiya's actions in the city have received strong support from the Timos family, and the evacuation has continued..."

Zhou Jinru looked out the window. In the crooked building, a stone slab fell, knocking down the building on the ground floor and raising a lot of dust.

These old houses were completely turned into dilapidated buildings during the previous earthquake, and the original owners had already evacuated.

Most of the buildings on the road they took were like this. A considerable number of citizens had been transferred out by Shihuaiya, and only a handful of unbelievers were still wandering around these dangerous buildings.

"The drone takes off."

Following Zhou Jinru's command, dozens of drones took off from the tops of several vehicles and flew in all directions.

Yanke's voice came from the earphones: "Let me take a look."

A black figure disappeared from everyone's sight. It moved so fast that even the drone that took off could not catch the trace.

"Has he gotten stronger?"

Faced with Zhou Jinru's doubts, Breeze clenched his staff tightly: "Sarkaz's strength has become stronger in a short period of time, indicating that his infection level has further increased."

Zhou Jinru closed his eyes and wondered if he could test the ability to absorb the Source Stone in advance, maybe he could save some operators who were not yet highly infected.

There is another worry in his mind. The Source Stone he absorbed should theoretically increase his infection level. So... what is the significance of absorbing the Source Stone?

Several electronic screens in the convoy showed images captured by drones. At a small road three kilometers away from them, a large number of refugees were gathering to leave the city. They were blocked by the gangs who occupied the road by force.

, collect tolls.

"Why do these people never see clearly the dangers around them?"

Zhou Jinru shook his head: "It should be that since the beginning of history, no one has cared about the dangers around them. Natural disaster messengers have always acted as whistleblowers, but every whistle they blow is regarded as a symbol of inviting disaster."

He pointed at the screen: "Is the road ahead the only way for us to pass?!"

"Yes, doctor, if you choose to take a detour, you will miss at least six support teams and spend an extra two hours."

"Crash it over!"

After receiving this order, the leading vehicle suddenly accelerated. Their target was the road ahead. The three kilometers in between were reached in an instant. The citizens gathered in the middle of the road retreated one after another, and dozens of heavily armed combat personnel were seen filing in.

When they got out, several people jumped off the roof of the car and jumped towards the buildings on both sides of the road.

Zhou Jinru stared at the screen: "Occupy the commanding heights, clear all threatening targets, take off armed drones, display our high-explosive missiles, and stay alert."

"Doctor, if high-explosive missiles are used here, many civilians will die!"

Mei, who was responsible for launching the drone, immediately prompted.

"I know, keep taking off and maintain deterrence."

The so-called high-explosive missiles, which are imitations of the Baolu, are similar in power. Heavy-armed operators can take damage, while other operators may be injured by breaking their shields.

Four armed drones slowly took off, carrying high-explosive warheads, and drifted into the sky above Luka.

"They're going too far!"

The gang members guarding Luka watched helplessly as dense numbers of drones flew over, as well as the terrifying round high-explosive warheads, pressing down on their shoulders like a heavy mountain.

I'm afraid that's all the strength of the Colombian Guard is. Where do these people come from, and why do they carry so many terrible weapons?!

"We'll just stand here and see what they can do. This is Saint-Aral, is it possible..."

Before he finished speaking, four transport trucks drove up to Luka. The carriages slowly opened, revealing eight black and thick gun barrels, facing a group of heroes standing in the middle.

The hero who was making an impassioned speech suddenly lost his temper. He watched a dozen armed men walking up to them as a tall and thin young man walked up to them, peeled off the candy wrapper, and put a candy pill into his mouth: "Is it possible?"

The hero obediently pushed his way into the crowd, but the crowd did not intend to accommodate him, and pushed him out to face the tall and thin young man. The hero hesitated and said: "...Is it possible that he is being unreasonable?"

"Be reasonable. I'm very reasonable. Which gang are you from?"

With cold sweat dripping from his forehead, the hero gave a gang name, which provoked a burst of ridicule from the other party: "You gangsters are accustomed to naming themselves after their gang bosses?"

Zhou Jinru had no intention of quarreling with these people at the moment and said coldly: "Tear it down."

"Can……"

"fry."

There was no room for bargaining. A dozen operators squatting on high places threw Originium grenades at Luka. The gang members who were still in front of Luka were shocked and fled in all directions. The next moment, the ground trembled and there was a fierce fire.

The surge and explosion even shattered the windows of the car parked on the roadside!

"Those who block the road should be polite first and then attack. Those who attempt to attack the convoy with weapons should open fire."

After saying these words, Zhou Jinru walked up to the hero who was overturned by the blast wave, patted his face, and said softly: "I don't care who is behind you or who your boss is. I am willing to be reasonable. The premise is

Is there anyone willing to listen to my reasoning? Did you see the cannons behind me? My howitzers are also willing to reason with me. Do you understand?"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah."

The hero trembled into a ball like a little chicken and just nodded, not even daring to look into Zhou Jinru's eyes.

"very good."

The convoy passed smoothly, and when the flames of the abandoned vehicles burning on the roadside shone through the car windows on Zhou Jinru's face, his terrifying expression made many operators shrink their necks.

"Grace, do you think I'm radical and cruel?"

"No."

"That's good."

Zhou Jinru made the convoy move forward slowly while sending out a large number of drones to monitor the surrounding conditions. His previous actions aroused someone's doubts.

"Director Sai, are you willing to listen to my explanation?"

Ceria pursed her lips: "I don't want you to change back to your original appearance."

"No, you can rest assured about this, but the current situation is very special. I believe you can guess a little bit. For example, the researcher behind you knows it very well."

Zhou Jinru narrowed his eyes: "I guess there will be interceptions on the road. According to the general practice, taking a detour means giving the other party time to prepare. Taking a conservative approach will also give the other party more time. I don't want to play with those people anymore, flipping the table

It’s the best thing to do.”

The face of the old researcher appeared on the electronic screen: "There is nothing wrong with what Mr. Aguang did. Rhein-Life can testify for Rhode Island."

"Thank you, but I have a request now."

The old researcher smiled: "Please speak."

Zhou Jinru pointed to the operators beside him: "These are my relatives, friends, and beloved relatives. Now I have to pay more for your Rhine Life life and death."

"Reasonable request..."

Zhou Jinru waved his hand: "The last time I heard this sentence, Rhode Island was still under threat from the other party."

He stretched out a finger: "I know that when you gave up the institute this time, you threw away a lot of things, and the place became a barren land, and no one will come near it anymore, so I don't ask for much.

Source stones, synthetic jade, Longmen coins, mechanical equipment, weapons and equipment, anything can be used. The escort reward will be increased by 50%, and there will be no cap for the time being."

"Reasonable request."

The old researcher took a deep look at Zhou Jinru and turned off the communication video.

Seria was silent for a long time. After a long time, she slowly spoke: "Doctor, you want too little."

"Director Sai, what I want is actually his words."

Seria raised her head and saw Zhou Jinru's unfathomable expression.

…

…

"You couldn't stop it for ten minutes?"

Old Duke almost smashed the telephone on the spot. Who would have thought that the other party not only had artillery, but also armed drones carrying terrifying explosive warheads? Isn't that something only the military has?

It's incredible that something that even the Guards might not be able to produce appears in the hands of a pharmaceutical company.

The bitter voice of his subordinate came over the phone: "Our current arrangements are not in place yet. The speed of the convoy is too fast. Gang members scattered throughout the city are on the way to gather, and some of them are still restrained by the integration movement, so

The plan is only 60% complete, and the opponent's firepower is extremely strong. The probability of successfully intercepting and killing those researchers is very low..."

"The plan must..."

Old Duke was about to continue talking when he saw a hand wearing black leather gloves pressing on the phone. He turned around and saw a tall man wearing a golden mask. The pair of white antennae on his head were extremely eye-catching.

, and also explained his identity as a Sakaz man.

Under the mask, the man made a magnetic voice: "The plan must go ahead. I will make up for the lack of strength. All you have to do is kill as many people as possible on the Rhine, including people on Rhode Island."

"Yes Yes."

Old Duke lowered his head. He did not dare to resist this nobleman from Victoria. As for why the Sakaz people were noblemen in Victoria, he did not know this question and did not want to know.

When he raised his head again, the noble man with the strange mask had disappeared without a trace.

This noble man didn't blame him for losing two Panther mechas!

Old Duke's expression was extremely complicated. He slowly put down the phone and sat there blankly. He didn't come back to his senses for a long time.

…
To be continued...