How to Live as an Immortal - Chapter 354



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354 I apologize

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When Blake first heard that MTI had stolen BH, he dismissed it as a ridiculous fantasy, but after thinking back on Alexander’s actions, he couldn’t help but change his mind.

Moreover, the cause was with Mastop.

BH is a treasure of humanity gifted by Second.

It was an object that should not be manipulated according to the will of a single individual.

If MTI had truly lost BH, then being eliminated as a director candidate would have been a big deal. The company’s survival would have been at stake before then.

Using the mass media as a shield to exert pressure is an extension of that.

I thought I had no choice but to give in, so I made a bold move, but what the heck―MTI caused a second communication paralysis.

This time, it was voluntary, not forced.

I had no choice but to admit that I had underestimated Alexander’s resolve.

“… How cheeky.”

Having a strong man whose true feelings are clearly revealed means that there is no need to worry about what others think.

It was no different from declaring that they would thoroughly trample on Mastop.

It was a choice that could have been predicted just by looking at the path the board decided upon after Olivia’s death.

He revealed his ambition to take advantage of the damage caused by the candidates clashing while trying to make up for it.

It was clear that MTI, with the board’s inaction, would launch an all-out attack, but Blake wasn’t worried.

The place he designated as a safe house was a special bunker located in Zone 3.

It was an iron fortress that would be safe even if a nuclear war broke out.

Even if World War III were to break out right now and bring about the end of the world, we would have enough facilities to be self-sufficient for at least several decades.

Everything from food and resources to a control room where they can command their troops – they even formed partnerships with PMCs and Scorpion Defense to achieve military independence.

Now that we’ve laid the foundation, all that’s left is to fight to the death.

It was shortly thereafter that news of Shirley’s victory was relayed via secret line.

“… You secured the evidence.”

I heard it’s from Easyroad.

At other times, I would have been purely happy, but as Shirley’s movements became increasingly suspicious, I began to raise my head in suspicion.

In fact, it was she who asked for information about BH.

While gathering information to make up for my mistake, I heard from a subordinate I was close with in the Mars Defense Forces―

“But I’m not a very sociable person. What do you think?”

We ask Benjamin Hoster, CEO of Scorpion Defense.

A former soldier with a history of involvement in inter-colony conflicts. Although not as renowned as Shirley, he was known for his exceptional military skills.

“I know the ghost of Matan well. I’ve only met him face to face, but we’ve also carried out missions together.”

If there’s one thing that catches my eye―

“I’m concerned about the rumors surrounding her.”

“Are you talking about the dishonorable discharge?”

“No, it’s that he has a close relationship with the syndicate.”

Come to think of it, the place that received cooperation to repair the Griffin was also the Syndicate.

“According to our intelligence, the most likely organization to have stolen the BH is the Syndicate.”

Blake’s eyebrows furrow at the unimaginable truth.

“Why didn’t I know such an important fact?”

“I was informed just before. I was going to let you know after I found out more, but as you can see… … .”

Communications have been cut off, and the entire planet Mars has been reverted to its primitive state. The only thing currently available is a private satellite.

“Could it be that the Syndicate has recruited her?”

Come to think of it, it was after she contacted the Syndicate under the name of Griffin Repair that Shirley became active. It could be a misunderstanding―but is it really true that they have no relationship?

no.

My intuition tells me.

If things continued like this, it would lead to ruin in one way or another. I was already tired of Shirley always showing a lackluster performance.

“Is it time to hire a new fighter? As luck would have it, the perfect candidate is nearby.”

A subtle, encouraging tone.

Benjamin just bowed his head silently.

As if such a decision were natural.

“Shirley Taylor has arrived.”

That’s when the expected news spread.

Blake and Benjamin exchanged glances without saying a word.

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The process of entering the safe house was arduous.

Numerous checkpoints awaited Shirley, as if they were holding a criminal.

I couldn’t even resist being gradually disarmed.

“Possession of guns is also prohibited.”

“You guys have it, but I, the fighter, can’t?”

“There are no exceptions.”

A firm attitude, as if not tolerating any change.

In the end, Shirley had no choice but to return her last gun.

And so, we arrived at the deepest part.

After passing through a hallway designed to keep even a single ant from entering, Shelly came face to face with Blake and nonchalantly handed him the token she had received from Gaon.

“Really, you brought the evidence.”

“Whether you destroy it or not, it is up to the Chairman.”

“I see.”

“instead…….”

Just as Shirley was about to say something, the Scorpion Defense agents surrounded her in unison.

Crunch.

She didn’t hide her displeasure at the gun pointed at her temple.

“Can I ask what this is?”

“I guess you guessed it. Your role is over.”

“Even though I brought the proof?”

“I guess I can’t stand the tingling in the back of my head. Well, I’ll make sure you don’t get hurt, considering how hard you’ve worked.”

Blake said that and raised two fingers, as if he was about to fire at any moment.

“I see. I’m glad that we’re on the same page this time. If we had done this earlier, we wouldn’t have clashed.”

“what…?”

Why are you so confident even when you are facing the moment of death?

Almost at the same time that Blake’s question came to mind, a shadow fell from the ceiling.

In the meantime, everyone surrounding Shirley has their necks snapped and dies.

Blake couldn’t help but be shocked when he saw the face that appeared after the battle ink that had blended in with the surrounding scenery disappeared.

“Baek Ga-on!?”

“I guess we need to strengthen security a bit more. We can’t catch people who crawl around hanging from the ceiling like lizards.”

“Ha, then that’s right.”

Something was off when Shirley said she had obtained the information on her own. But it wasn’t from the Syndicate, it was from Baekdu.

“Did you plan to use Mastop as firewood from the beginning?”

“I felt bad for him, running around with a spark in his hand. That’s why I put in some effort.”

There was nothing more to hear.

Shouldn’t we leave a life lesson to the Thunderbolt who entered the enemy’s base without fear?

“Kill those bastards, in the most brutal way possible. For the money I paid!”

The number of troops here was in the dozens. They were all elite soldiers who had served as the backbone of the previous unit.

Moreover, the person who embraced them was Benjamin.

A seasoned veteran―

Crunch.

It must have been.

“You must have already reported on how I fight. Surely you didn’t just prepare to this extent and feel relieved?”

To Blake, Benjamin may have been a solid operator, but to Gaon, he was just a commoner who couldn’t even step into the shadows of the underworld.

It was no different for other people who came in from under the water.

The firearms that can be used indoors are limited, and on top of that, there is the added burden of having to protect Blake, so there is no way he can demonstrate his skills.

It was only a matter of time before Scorpion Defense, a PMC with a splendid history, fell apart.

As the threat of defeat grew stronger, some began to ignore their employers and retreat.

But Gaon wasn’t the type to just sit back and watch. If he had left a witness, wouldn’t it have been pointless to cause a communications outage?

He nodded as he handed the pistol, holstered and all, to Shirley.

“Miss Odd-Eye. I’ll leave the cleanup to you.”

“All right.”

Not long after Shirley runs out, gunshots ring out. All that can be heard is the man’s scream. As a sharpshooter, once you’re in her sights, the chances of you escaping are close to zero.

It’s only a matter of time before the remnants are wiped out.

Gaon, sitting on Benjamin’s body, quietly looked straight at Blake.

“Why don’t you bark more like before?”

“… … .”

“You’re quiet. I thought you had a lot of regrets. Don’t be like that. Tell me honestly. I’ll accept what I have to accept and ignore what I have to ignore.”

Blake clenched his fists and clenched his molars without anyone noticing his calm and composed attitude.

He called his dedicated security force via his personal satellite, but received no response.

First of all, I had to survive.

“…I apologize.”

“what?”

“You want to apologize for the mistakes I’ve made so far. So, I guess this is enough. You’re not so naive as to not know what threatening the chairman of Megacorp means in this society.”

From Gaon’s perspective, it was a confession that only elicited a laugh. If you gave candy to a three-year-old child, the line you heard would be more truthful than this.

“If only you had shown that kindness a little earlier, we wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

Unfortunately―

“It’s late.”

Let’s say that he was blinded by the impulse of the moment and created a murder scene and shifted the blame. However, one of Baekdu’s exclusive PMCs―

“Anyone can see that encouraging Prime Solutions’ greed is crossing the line.”

“Surely you tried to persuade Shirley too?”

“Isn’t that fair? Except you failed and I succeeded.”

“Haha, kkkkk, kkk. Yeah, that’s what happened. There was no room for negotiation from the beginning.”

It was inevitable that Blake, who had burst into flames, would show his fangs.

“You seem to think I’m being sarcastic, but do you think you’ll be able to get away with murdering me here? It looks like you’ll be blaming MTI for it, but that kind of crude trick won’t hide the truth.”

Even if Blake died, Mastop would still be alive. And as long as the company was operating normally, the secret would come out at some point.

Whether it’s for justice or for self-interest.

“Even if you are, it would be impossible to completely eliminate Megacorp.”

“Well, to claim that it was MTI’s doing, we need one more thing.”

“then…….”

“The one who killed you here was an MTI fighter.”

Blake couldn’t help but be astonished at the things Gaon took out one by one.

“Are you crazy?”