shuhaige
Chapter 1317
Chapter 1317
This incident happened so abruptly that Neera had a vague feeling that things might not be as simple as they seemed on the surface.
“Do you get the feeling that there’s something fishy about this explosion?”
Jean’s expression was indifferent, as if it had nothing to do with him at all.
“It’s not exactly fishy. Although explosions at research bases are rare, they’re not unheard of. Especially in pharmaceutical research, unexpected reactions from drugs are quite common. It’s likely that the people at the research base were negligent.”
“Is that so…” Neera muttered. “This is too much of a coincidence. I bet the guild is panicking right now…”
Indeed, Matthew was quite upset, and Darren was also called back.
“How are things at the research base?”
“They’re still cleaning up.”
“How about the research material? Isn’t there a backup?”
Darren hesitated for a moment, then honestly replied, “There was a backup, but the explosion destroyed the main control room. The mainframe was completely destroyed and can’t be repaired…”
Matthew flung his cane away.
“Such important information is all gone! The effort and resources the guild put in has all been washed away!”
Darren looked at the mess on the ground, his heart pounding.
“Mr. Lozano, please calm down. Anger is bad for your health. Rest assured that I will have the base cleaned and renovated as soon as possible, so we can resume our research and development work.”
The project at this research base was extremely crucial for the Bartitsu Guild. Even if it was destroyed now, they couldn’t just abandon it. They must start all over again.
However, this construction work was a time-consuming and labor-intensive task.
“Mr. Lozano, about the Gordon family…”
Matthew gritted his teeth and said coldly, “Call everyone back. The losses from this explosion are severe. If we don’t make up for it promptly, we won’t be able to justify it to Mr. Grey. As for the Gordon family, let’s put them aside for now.”
He then asked with a serious expression, “How’s the situation in District Twenty-Three?”
Darren was at a loss, unsure whether to speak or not.
Taking in his demeanor, Matthew could roughly guess what was going on.
“At this point, what can’t be said? Speak up!”
Darren shivered slightly, but he had no choice but to tell the truth bravely.
“Well… only the Goldberg family is still resisting. All the other families have switched sides.”
Matthew was silent for a long while, his face flushing red, then turning pale, and finally purpling.
He no longer had the energy to lose his temper. All he could do was grit his teeth in resentment and say, “What a character Chad is! I really underestimated him before!”
Given the circumstances, even though he was reluctant, he had no choice but to temporarily shift his focus and prioritize revitalizing the research base.
Suddenly, he had a thought.
“Could it be possible that the Gordon family is behind this explosion?”
Darren had anticipated his thoughts and responded immediately, “At first, I had the same suspicion, feeling that all of this was too much of a coincidence. I thought perhaps the Gordon family had deliberately orchestrated it to severely damage the guild. But I’ve checked. Before the explosion, Chad was always in District Twenty-Three. He never left. The people he took with him also have no record of leaving District Twenty-Three. As for the Gordon family headquarters, there’s no evidence of such actions. So…”
With a heavy sigh, Matthew didn’t say anything more. This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org: ©.
Meanwhile, after the ambush following their arrival on Adieu Island, Avery and his group fought their way out and found a place to rest and regroup.
After the reinforcements arrived, they didn’t delay any further. They immediately set off inland, aiming straight for the power base of the Jagger family.
The journey had not been smooth.
The Jagger family would occasionally send people to cause disruptions, and there were unexpected night raids every evening. Fortunately, the Cox family managed to withstand them all.
However, due to the relentless hustle and bustle of these past few days, the Cox family and their entourage hadn’t been able to get a good rest. They were extremely exhausted, yet they managed to push on until they reached the Jagger residence.
At the very heart of the inland, lies the sphere of influence of the Jagger family.
During the day, Avery managed to evade the watchful eyes of the Jagger family with his people. Without resting at night, they traveled non-stop and arrived here.
In the middle of the night, Avery held a night vision binoculars, observing the situation of the Jagger family’s power base.
Finnley, by his side, still seemed quite spirited.
“How is it? Can we launch a surprise attack tonight?”
Avery put down the night vision goggles, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision.
“We’ll act tonight. The Jagger family might think that we’ve been traveling all day and will rest for the night. This is when their guard is at its lowest. It’s better to resolve this as soon as possible. Staying here for another day will only increase the danger.”
After enduring for so many days, they had reached their limit. The string had been stretched taut, and if they continued this way, it would likely snap.
After enduring for so many days, they had reached their limit. The string had been stretched taut, and if they continued this way, it would likely snap.
Finnley half-closed his eyes in contemplation, then asked him, “What if the Jagger family has anticipated your prediction, and they’ve fully prepared in advance, just waiting for you to rush in, ready to trap you? What would you do then?”
Avery had indeed considered this possibility.
However, he knew there would be no good in further delay.
“We’re bound to face each other in battle. The Jagger family has long been aware of our purpose for this journey. Whether we launch a surprise attack or not, it no longer matters. Covert or overt strategies are no longer meaningful. They must have already prepared themselves. Now is the time to test our true strength.”