Bab 7: The Secret Meeting (III)

Grace's attention shifted to Ryan at his question. She relaxed in her chair and let out a small sigh before she answered, "I want you to head to Skylane immediately. Use our connections there to make deals for weapons. We will be needing a lot of those. I'm sending you the lists."

"Aren't we closing our base? Then why look for new weapons?" Valeska asked as a small frown took over her face.

"Because the weapons will be one of the things that will keep us safe in the coming disaster." Grace answered and while Valeska felt the urge to ask more about what kind of disaster was coming, she refrained herself and just nodded her head in understanding.

"Boss," Ryan's voice pulled everyone's attention toward his shocked face, "are you sure we need these many?"

"We will need even more. This is just the first batch. If things went according to my plans, we will soon be purchasing a second batch." Grace corrected while Valeska and Maven took a look at the list of weapons on Ryan's phone.

100,000 Handguns, 100,000 Assault Rifles, 100,000 Sniper Rifles, 100,000 Submachine Guns, 100,000 Machine Guns, 100,000 Shotguns, 100,000 Combat Knives, 100,000 Grenades, 50,000 Mines, 50,000 C4 Plastic Explosives, 50,000 Anti-Material Rifles, 50,000 Rocket-Propelled Grenades, 10,000 Grenade Launchers, 5000 Armed Drones, 5000 Autonomous Ground Vehicle, and 5000 Robot Sentries.

There was a long silence once the two finished reading through the list. Even as a mafia clan, they hadn't used most of these weapons themselves. Besides, what surprised them was the quantity in which they were about to buy these weapons.

As if Grace read their unasked question, she explained, "Weapons will be one of those things that will be high in demand other than food and medicines once the disaster will hit the earth. Not only they will become too expensive, but also scarce as their production would be heavily affected for a long time. That's why we need to prepare enough for our survival."

The three nodded their heads in understanding. "Boss, do you think it's a good idea to buy the entire batch from one place?" Ryan asked as he felt a little worried about the matter.

"Don't worry. I have close connections in Skylane City. The list of names I have sent you will help you in keeping everything under control. You will finalize the deal and see the batch transported to our secret warehouse there. I will sent you information of three different bank accounts to make the payment." Grace informed and Ryan finally felt a bit relieved.

"I will do my best, Boss. Leave the matter to me." He promised as he braced himself for the task entrusted upon him. He didn't waste any time and immediately took his leave.

"What about us?" Maven asked, eager to know what kind of task he was about to receive.

"I want you to make some arrangements for vehicles. We need to buy some customized armed vehicles. I'm sending you the list, but I don't have any contacts as we never have much business in this particular sector. You will need to work a little bit extra hard than the others." Grace informed the man who didn't appear the least bit fazed about the extra work part.

"Don't worry, Boss. I might know exactly where to find these." Maven said once he had taken a good look at the small list he had received.

5 Transportation Trucks, 5 Customized Armored Limousine, 20 Secret Service SUVs, 10 Customized Motorcycles, 10 Customized-Assault Team Vehicles, and 5 Armored Buses.

Grace nodded her head in approval, praising herself silently for choosing the right person for the task. She knew that Maven had a thing for bikes and cars, and based on that knowledge, she decided to appoint the task to him.

Finally, she turned her attention to Valeska who had been patiently waiting for her turn. "I'm giving you a really important task. Head to the biggest nursery in the country. We will need plants or seeds of every kind of vegetables, fruits, herbs, medicines, flowers, and trees. Finalize the deal and inform me. I will meet you there once I'm done here."

The surprise and confusion was evident on the young woman's face as she accepted the task that just got assigned to her. "We will need even that to survive the world?" She asked, no longer being able to hide her building curiosity.

Grace nodded her head and stood up from her seat, Valeska and Maven following her lead. "I need to head to somewhere. You two can start with your work. Inform the others, who haven't left for other cities or countries, to meet me at the base tonight at nine with the entire Outer circle."

"Are you going to deal with Daniel tonight?" Maven asked.

"The quicker we get rid of him, the better." Grace answered as her thoughts returned to the moment of her death. She felt a strong shiver running down her body and she had to grab the chair to keep herself steady.

"Boss, some of us will not be able to join you tonight. Don't you think it will be a bit dangerous for you to face Daniel and the entire Outer circle on your own?" Valeska's voice was filled with worry and Maven seemed to agree with her.

Grace smiled softly at the two as she said, "I will be alright."

Her words did little to dismiss their worries but neither of the two tried to argue. They just nodded their heads in understanding and watched as Grace turned to leave the room. But right before she could have walked out, Valeska decided to ask one last question.

"Boss, how long that disaster is going to last?"

Grace immediately stopped as she heard the question, but she didn't turn back to face the two. Her voice was very calm as she answered, "Probabaly... forever."

And then, she stepped out of the meeting room and headed toward her next destination.