Hunter of Immortals

Chapter 387: Helper

Chapter 387: Helper

The first part of the material was some footage, and after that came some professional analysis in text form.

After reading through the analysis, Adam immediately came to the conclusion that this was not a simple case.

"I'm going to assume that these people aren't that easy to kill, right? Aside from normal bodyguards, these people should also be accompanied by adapter bodyguards, right?"

"That's right. The area that they live in is one where assassinations are very difficult to carry out, and not only are these people retrofitted with cutting-edge prosthetic limbs, they're protected by very powerful adapters as well." Commander pointed at one of the people in the image as he introduced. "This man was a congressman of the southern congress, a director in Area 30. According to my knowledge, he was also a Lamp Keeper of the Guild of Immortality."

Adam's expression changed ever so slightly upon hearing mention of the term "Guild of Immortality", and it was only a very subtle shift, but it failed to escape Commander's perceptive gaze.

"I know everything that you know, and I know some things that you're unaware of as well. Rest assured, our northern congress doesn't have very close ties with the Guild of Immortality. In fact, we stood in opposition to the Guild of Immortality 30 years ago." Commander offered no further elaboration on this subject, switching topics instead as he continued, "All Lamp Keepers possess exceptional psychic combat prowess and are very perceptive to danger.

“At the very least, they're superior in those regards to most adapters. The fact that they were still killed so easily indicates that we're dealing with a very formidable group of killers."

Commander's voice trailed off here, and Adam could tell that this was a precautionary warning.

Adapters capable of killing Lamp Keepers had to be among the cream of the crop in the world of psychic hitmen. After all, even Oni no Hanzou would've struggled to accomplish such a feat.

"What I'm curious about is how such a large group of adapters of such a high caliber have suddenly appeared, seemingly out of nowhere. This doesn't make sense. Top-tier adapters are very rare, and even if there are some who have gone into hiding, surely they can't have all become hitmen at once. Do you have any leads on this matter?"

Upon hearing this question, Adam's mind immediately jumped to Raven.

Top-tier adapters were indeed extremely rare, but there were countless deranged individuals in this oppressive city.

They didn't possess adapter abilities, but they harbored extremely formidable anomalies.

If someone could extract those anomalic personas before uploading them into the body of adapters, then they would be able to create top-tier hitmen, but this was something that even the Guild of Immortality was incapable of.

There was only a single person capable of doing this, and that person was more familiar with anomalies than anyone else in this world. That person was the director.

"You seem to know something."

Commander was very perceptive, and he was able to sense something despite Adam's expressionless fa?ade.

"I know very little on this matter, and I can't be certain if my theories are correct," Adam replied in an ambiguous manner.

His intuition told him that it was best not to reveal to others the connection between him and the director as the latter seemed to also be harboring many secrets.

"Alright, if you don't want to tell me, then I won't force you. Just focus on doing your own thing. Are you confident in your ability to capture those killers? I can provide you with some high-level adapters if you need.

"How many can you provide, and what level are they?"

Adam naturally wasn't going to refuse help, particularly when his opponents were too powerful for him to deal with on his own.

Just Raven alone was already too much for him to deal with, and as for the others, the fact that they were chosen by the director to become hitmen indicated that they had to have been quite formidable as well.

"Three."

"Only three?"

"High-level adapters are rare to begin with, and there are even fewer willing to risk their lives. Even the Lamp Keepers of the southern congress generally don't like to take on dangerous jobs. On top of that, you're still only a mayoral candidate at the moment, so the amount of resources we can invest in you is naturally going to be limited."

"Alright, then how powerful are these three?"

"You'll find out when you meet them in a couple of days."

After that response, Commander rose to his feet, indicating that the conversation was over, and he promptly departed.

Wax Figure patted Adam on the shoulder before also departing, but Cowboy didn't leave with them.

Only after Commander and Wax Figure had departed did he fully relax.

"I'm always a nervous wreck whenever I go anywhere with Commander." After taking some time to relax, Cowboy reverted back to his usual lackadaisical demeanor, reclining lazily against the sofa as he crossed his legs and asked, "Where are those brothers of yours?"

"They went to the zoo, so they're not here today. Thank heavens they're not around."

All of Adam's visitors had been extremely important figures, and the psychic mutant trio could've caused a lot of trouble had they been present.

Cowboy was quite familiar with Adam's team at this point, and he mused, "That is indeed quite a stroke of luck. Let's get back on track. I came here today to tell you that I've already organized for the inmates that you requested to be released."

"Did everything go off without a hitch?"

"Rest assured, Darvaza Prison has already been completely taken over by our people. The southern congress is far too busy dealing with the fallout of the recent incident to keep a close eye on everything else."

"Where are they?"

"I can take you to see them right now."

……

That night, in a dimly lit Japanese teahouse.

There were some whole wheat snacks placed on the table, alongside some simple teaware.

Seated on one side of the table were Adam and Cowboy, while Guang Fei and Noah were seated on the other side with electronic devices strapped around their necks.

"We're already collaborative partners, surely it's inappropriate for you to make us wear these things."

Guang Fei pointed at the electronic bomb strapped to his neck as he spoke, then picked up his cup before taking a sip of tea.

He savored the tea in his mouth for a long while before finally swallowing it, following which he gave a blissful moan.

"This is fantastic... It's been many years... since I've had something this good." He then picked up a wheat biscuit before taking a bite. "There aren't any snacks like this in prison. When are you going to... let me go?"

"Help me do something. Once that's done, neither of us will owe the other anything."

"Sure... You got me out of prison, so it's only fair that I do something for you. What do you need me to do?"

"I need you to help me deal with a group of adapter hitmen."

"How many of them are there?"

"I'm not sure at the moment."

"When will it be over?"

"It'll be over by the conclusion of the mayoral election, so there are only less than four months left. During this time, you have to help me, and don't even think about trying to take off the thing around your neck."

Adam had no trust in Guang Fei. Back in prison, he had turned on the southern congress at the drop of a hat, so he could just as easily turn on Adam, and a promise from him was completely worthless.

"What you're wearing around your neck is the latest military product from Orto Technologies. You can try and find someone to remove it, or try to leave the effective area, or you could even gamble that it's just a dud. If you lose, you'll pay with your life, and if you win, you'll be free. However, as opposed to taking such a huge risk, I suggest..."

"You suggest I take my chances with you, right?" Guang Fei chuckled. "Fine, you have yourself a deal."