While looking at the blood in the spider monster's eye sockets and the crackling electric sparks, Peacock called out to his injured companion.
He hadn't heard Jack's voice since just now, so he was very worried about Jack.
At this moment, all the lights in the warehouse were turned on. At the same time, the entrance through which Brick entered and the nearby wall were knocked open from the outside.
Four soldiers wearing exoskeleton armor rushed in, followed by more murderous soldiers.
"Raise your hands! Raise your hands! Otherwise, shoot and kill!"
While yelling at the peacock, these people approached him.
There were at least 20 various guns pointed at Peacock's nose, and the closest one was almost on his forehead.
"A good man doesn't suffer the immediate consequences..."
While silently reciting the word "forbearance" in his heart, Peacock slowly raised his hands, and at this time, the group of people also found Jack.
"Hey! Be gentle, be gentle, I am one of our own, I am a wounded person!"
After resting for a while, Jack recovered a lot. However, he had multiple burns on his body. His whole body was black and he looked miserable.
But even so, those people did not treat Jack favorably.
Two people held his arms and carried him out like a chicken.
"Don't be so nervous! They are my people."
Just when Jack once again fought for the treatment he and Peacock deserved, a woman's proud voice rang out in the warehouse.
Following these words, Meredith Stout, wearing a black carapace battle suit, appeared proudly under the protection of everyone.
The military technology tigress casually glanced at the equipment box already in her subordinate's arms, and then she saw Brick, who was obviously still alive.
This seemed to be an unexpected surprise, so the woman actually laughed out loud.
"Okay, let them go. Also, treat his wounds."
Meredith was in a good mood because she saw the people and goods. Not only did she let her men let go of Jack and Peacock, but she also kindly called in the medics.
"Meredith, in this box is the guy you want.
We spent a lot of effort to get this back, and according to the agreement, you should release Wei now!"
While the medics were still spraying first-aid medicine on Jack's burns, Jack couldn't wait to remind Meredith.
Peacock knew that Jack did this. This was not because Jack wanted to show off his merits, but to test Meredith's attitude.
Wei once told them that senior company dogs like Meredith basically like to say one thing and do another, so dealing with them is the most dangerous.
What Jack is most worried about now is that Meredith will turn her back on her, but Jack has no other choice, so he can only emphasize the deal between them in front of so many people.
As long as Meredith wants to show her face, she won't act rogue at this time. Of course, if Tigress is determined not to admit it, Jack can only stare.
Ignoring the yelling Jack, Meredith motioned for one of her men to check on the robot.
After receiving an affirmative answer, the senior operations director of Military Technology waved his hand and gave instructions to the people around him:
"Call and ask them to release him. Remember to be polite. We invited Mr. Wei somewhere and we will send him back to that place now."
After arranging this matter, the woman ignored Jack and went straight to the peacock.
"Did you catch this?"
After kicking Brick, who was bleeding from each eye, the smile on Meredith's face became even bigger.
"You want it? Give it to you."
Peacock just heard that Meredith had ordered Wei to go home. He had no intention of keeping the old spider, so he just did it as a favor.
Meredith was very satisfied with the fact that the peacock was so knowledgeable.
She had a good impression of the peacock, so she decided to give the peacock a chance.
"Your name is Peacock, right?"
"right!"
"Are you hanging out with Jack now?"
"Yes."
"Look at this trio of you: a street gangster who only screams when something happens, a decadent and sinister man, and you, a thug with pretty good skills.
Tell me, what future will you have if you hang out with them?
How about it, are you interested in joining the military technology action team?
As long as you nod, I can take you in now. In the future, you can become a real elite like them, instead of digging through trash cans on the streets."
When she said this, the woman proudly pointed to the soldiers around her.
Wherever her fingers touched, the hunks of military technology all held their heads high and made themselves look more majestic.
"Is this the legendary tiger's body that shakes and then becomes his younger brother?"
Looking at Meredith who had almost broken her neck, Peacock couldn't help but secretly cursed.
These men of Meredith are indeed very enviable. Apart from anything else, just the little bits and pieces they have on them, Peacock thinks, are worth at least tens of thousands.
For every mercenary, being recruited by a large company like Military Technology is definitely a great thing.
Peacock heard Jack say more than once that as long as you are accepted by a big company, they will immediately issue you a yellow card. If you are in a more senior position, you can even get a green card directly.
Looking at these warriors with high-tech equipment, Peacock looked at Jack not far away.
Standing with the social elite of military science and technology, Jack indeed looks like the loser Meredith calls him.
The previous burns made his entire face black, which made Jack look even more embarrassed.
When Meredith was recruiting Peacock just now, she had no intention of going behind Jack's back. She even spoke loudly on purpose, so Jack could hear clearly.
When the peacock looked here, Jack tried hard to smile.
His little brother was about to climb a high branch. Although he felt unhappy, he was really happy for the peacock.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I still prefer to deliver packages in Watson."
Peacock used such a ridiculous reason to answer Meredith of Military Technology.
When he said this, Tigress noticed that there was no hesitation in the man's eyes, which made Meredith secretly surprised.
Only people who know what they want would look like this, so Meredith didn't try to persuade her again.
"Here you go, here is my contact information. I hope we can still cooperate."
Regardless of whether Peacock wanted it or not, Meredith pushed her communication method to Peacock, and then she led the team away.
The people from Military Technology came and left like a whirlwind. They had absolute advantages in numbers and firepower, so they won this battle easily.
In comparison, Jack and Peacock are much worse off.
They risked their lives and Jack was injured, but they left with nothing to gain.
After returning to Misty's shop, the two met Wei who had returned.
Meredith means what she says, but she also behaves like a woman.
In just a few days, she did not stop repairing Wei, so Wei was beaten very badly.
Although it won't leave any sequelae, he still has to lie in bed for a while.
"It's okay, it's okay, we are all safe, this is the best ending.
Peacock, you don’t have to accompany me to see Dexter. If we mess up, Dexter will definitely not look good.
But someone has to do it, so I’ll do it.”
Rejecting Peacock's company, Jack went to see the legendary middleman alone. Looking at Jack's back, Peacock felt uncomfortable.
When they gathered here that day, the three of them all talked about their ideals. Even Wei didn't shy away from it.
"I want to be famous all over the world, and then marry Misty in style!"
"I also want to be famous all over the world, and then let Arasaka beg me to let me rejoin!"
"I don't want anything. I just want to go home, my real home..."
Because of Meredith's trouble that day, Peacock didn't have time to express his ideal. Now looking at Jack leaving lonely, he finally expressed it.
Peacock knows that becoming famous will not allow him to go home, but it will have practical significance for Jack and Wei.
Opening the bracelet and looking at the woman's phone number, Peacock fell into deep thought.
After a day of consideration, Peacock contacted the senior director of the Operations Department of Military Technology.
Meredith was not surprised at all when she received Peacock's call. She seemed to have known that Peacock would contact her sooner or later.
"Meredith, I want to meet you."
Meredith was very considerate and complied with Peacock's request.
Peacock went to the appointment at the designated time and place, and then he went straight to the topic.
"Meredith, I want to get a Flathead. First of all, I have no money, so I'm asking you to help me with your ideas."
"What?"
Meredith originally thought that Peacock regretted rejecting her that day and wanted to volunteer today. However, what she heard was such a ridiculous request.
"RS-DFA, military intelligent reconnaissance robot, codenamed Honey Badger.
It is the latest product of our military technology. It has just completed the laboratory stage and is undergoing practical testing.
Honey Badger's mobility far exceeds that of similar products currently on the market, and its intrusion protocols and hacking modules are at least one generation ahead of other competing products.
Its outstanding performance easily convinced the US government, and the US military has decided to purchase it in bulk. It will become the best reconnaissance platform in the next 10 years.
A conservative estimate is that each Honey Badger will cost more than 1 million euros. Even if it is mass-produced later, the price will still be at least 800,000.
And this must be a first-level controlled material, which cannot be bought with just money. So, Peacock, are you saying that you want to get such a robot without spending money?"
"Yes!"
"Haha, you really dare to think, and you are really brave.
My job is to protect the interests of military technology, but you say such things in front of me. May I ask, do you want to die?"
"I don't want to die, I just want a Flathead.
The reason why I asked you for help is because I feel that this thing is not too precious, at least in your mind."
"I'm curious, where did you see it?"
"That's how you behaved that day in the warehouse.
You sent your men to check on Brother Flathead, but you came to see Brick yourself. So I think that’s all that’s happened to that robot.”
"What kind of weird talk is this? You simply don't know what it means!"
Although she looked disdainful, Meredith was shocked in her heart.
Experimental weapons like Flathead Brother are of course very valuable, but Meredith is from the Operations Department, not the Research Department, so her values are indeed different from those of the Research Department.
Because of the subtle difference in stance, Meredith from the Operations Department was actually happy to see Brother Flathead get into trouble again.
As soon as this idea arose, she could no longer contain it. She quickly calculated in her mind and soon had a rough plan.
"Peacock, let's put it this way: I can't help you harm the interests of military technology.
But if the conditions are right, I may be able to reveal some information to you, which may help you realize your strange wish."
"What does it mean when the conditions are ripe?"
"I want you to do three things for me. If you do them all, then I will give you the news."
"Yes. But I declare in advance that I have the right to refuse things that violate the original principles."
"Haha, Peacock, you are so interesting.
You don’t look like that kind of idealist? Don’t you know how valuable principles are in the apocalypse?”
"No matter how expensive it is, I have to have it!"