Chapter 176

Wilbur’s brows furrowed once again, his gaze flashing

Albert shook his head. “It’s not up to me. Anyone in my position would do the same. You have to understand that this is about the safety of our country.”

Wilbur slowly leaned back against the sofa and stayed silent.

Albert said, “What’s wrong with joining the department, anyway? We have a great deal of power and a pretty nice salar Wouldn’t it be better for Cape’s development if you put that power to good use?”

Wilbur stared at Albert, caught off-guard by his statement.

This old man seemed to know all his secrets and was exposing them like it was nothing. It was quite a shock that the old man was encouraging the abuse of power for personal gain.

Albert smiled. “Don’t look at me like that. This isn’t that big of a deal to people like us. We’re all just doing what we need to get by. It’s true that we get paid pretty well, but you’re going to need a side gig or two if you want to live truly comfortably, aren’t you? I’ll let you in on this. I’ve got a few clubs in Northseecher that will guarantee a good time. Once you’ve joined us, I’ll be sure to treat you well.”

Wilbur did not know what to say. Why did this guy sound more and more sketchy?

locations. Once you’ve joined, we’ll give you control over the northwest territory. All you have

like me to be in charge of a whole

which would make you perfect

that’s alright if you put it that way. Could you tell me about

continued, “That’s all you have to do. We’ll assign you

Wilbur was mildly surprised.

guessed that the power that came with holding a position in a department like that would be pretty big,

help from any department in the country? Wouldn’t that be a little too

but laugh

With how advanced weapons were becoming due to technological advancement, he

It sounds pretty

a loud laugh. “I like working with easy-going people like

to say. It was not like he

been for the

out and hand them to Mister Penn,” Albert

picked up the briefcase in the corner and placed it

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