Next, he focused on the information about their base. It was a location outside of New London. They need a large space to stash their goods, but land in New London is worth more than gold. His target, being one of the strongest members of the gang, is usually assigned to guard this location.
This information made him groan. "Looks like I'll be venturing into the wilds again."
Wrath advised, "You should prepare better this time. Get a vehicle that can't be tracked. In fact, get one that can track you and return the money to your location."
He nodded in agreement. "It shouldn't take a long time to kill this lady. A sniper round to the head or even a handgun will kill her. I just need to sight her or get close to her. But you're right. I should prepare well this time.
After all, I am rich now."
Wrath pretended to cough as it corrected, "You're not that rich."
Kelvin insisted, "I am rich."
"Fine," said Wrath as it relented. Then it asked, "What kind of vehicle does the rich man intend to buy? Does one with a jet engine catch your eye?"
Kelvin's eye twitched as he said, "I am not that rich."
Wrath mulled his words as it said, "Hmm. Let me guess, nothing that flies will do."
Kelvin explained, "You know those will be very dangerous in the wilds."
Wrath nodded in agreement. "They will also be very expensive, so they are not worth it."
Then it asked again, "How about..."
Kelvin cut it off. "I already have something in mind. I'll get a hover bike."
"Ah. I see. I should have seen that coming. It will do the job. It is also affordable."
Kelvin insisted, "It being cheap is a good thing. That way I can replace it easily if it gets destroyed. I am going for a job, not a joy ride. It is unnecessary to go to a job with a luxury vehicle."
Wrath didn't agree. It pointed out a flaw in his argument, "See, if you were truly rich, nothing would be unnecessary or a luxury." Everything, no matter how expensive, will just be normal to you."
Kelvin ignored it as he went online to shop for his new transportation. He didn't argue because he thinks Wrath is right. Wrath is indeed right. He is not that rich. But he is also not wrong. He believes he made pretty good points as to why something like a hoverbike is the optimum choice.
A hoverbike is more expensive than vehicles with the internal combustion engine or electric engine, but it has the advantages of being completely silent and capable of moving over any terrain.
Plus, it doesn't use expensive fuels like petroleum or jet fuel, so its daily use will not be expensive. Over time, vehicles with internal combustion engines become too expensive to use because of the scarcity of fuel.
Electric vehicles, on the other hand, can always be used because electricity can be produced in the city. They don't need expensive fuel that needs to be mined and transported in the dangerous wilds.
A hover bike also moves close to the ground, which will help it to keep a low profile. Flying vehicles, on the other hand, are eye-catching in the wilds. They can be seen miles away, which will not only tip off his enemies but will also attract both walking and flying incursion zombies.
Something that expensive to purchase, use, and also dangerous is clearly a bad idea for a job in the wilds. So he believes that he has made good points. But Wrath didn't stop because he gave up.
Wrath asked, "How about a hovering armored tank? What do you think about that?"
That was a good question, but Kelvin continued to ignore Wrath.
Wrath didn't mind his silence. It continued, "You see, if you were wealthy enough to buy a hovering armored tank, it would become necessary for your job. It is your lack of money that has made buying one unnecessary."
While Wrath continued listing out various reasons why he is not rich, he went through the various offers for a hoverbike. Then he decided to get a proper villain outfit.
He bought a bulletproof vest and stab resistant clothes his size. The clothes are resistant to piercing and slashing attacks. That way, sharp objects will have less impact on him. They are also fire and acid resistant, so he will gain some protection against those weaknesses of his.
The bulletproof vests are not needed since he can heal, but they will come in handy since they stop most kinds of projectiles. He won't have to heal as often with them, and he can also fool his enemies into thinking bullets can hurt him.
He picked black for the two of them so that he would blend in with the night. Then he went on to buy other things he would need to survive in the wild, such as a pack of MREs and some bottles of water. He also got a water-cleaning device.
The last thing he had to buy were ammunition for his guns and explosives for missions. He still has the assault rifle, handgun, and sniper rifle from his last job. He had stashed them outside of the city instead of returning them to his boss. He can't wait to meet up with them, and it is just proper that he bring gifts for a proper reunion.
These things couldn't be bought over the internet, and they couldn't be delivered to his room. He is buying them from the villain league, and he doesn't trust their bunch enough to tell them where he lives. So he will have to pick them up at district 666.
While he waited for his other things to be delivered, he went through the information of the base of the metal bell's gang. There wasn't information about the layout of the base. There were only pictures of the base from the outside, which didn't provide much since the base is mostly underground.