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?

shift and are preparing to branch out in different locations. Once you’ve joined, we’ll give you control over the northwest territory. All you have to do is stay put here and you can do whatever you want

to be in charge of a whole branch. Besides, what am I supposed to

department’s finest cultivators, which would make you perfect

before asking, “I guess that’s alright if you put it that way. Could

moment, then continued, “That’s all you have to do. We’ll assign you official documents and passes that allow you to get assistance from any department in

Wilbur was mildly surprised.

a department like that would be pretty big, but

department in the country?

not help but laugh

how advanced weapons were becoming

It sounds pretty

“I like working with

did not know what to say. It

been for the

and contracts out and hand them to Mister Penn,” Albert

smile. She picked up the briefcase in the corner and placed it on the table before

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