The person held a suitcase in his right hand and had his left arm wrapped in bandages, standing there
straight like a board.
Wilbur looked at him and was taken aback, asking, “Ryder?”
He quickly crossed the bridge and approached Ryder. He looked at his arm and asked, “How did you
manage to get here so quickly?”
“Ryder Litwing, elitebat personnel of the Department of Paranormal Research and Defense,
reporting in, Ryder said as he saluted with a standard military gesture.
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Wilbur looked at the vehicle behind him, then frowned and asked, “What’s the meaning of this?”
“This is equipment from our branch, and there are a few staff members as well,” Ryder exined.
“How did
you know I was staying here?” Wilbur asked.
“The Commander–in–Chief issued orders to the relevant departments in Kardon Province. That’s how I
was informed,” Ryder responded.
Wilbur was speechless.
“It must be Orin’s doing! he thought..
However, he was shocked by the extensive authority of the Department of Paranormal Research and
Defense.
Orin was the governor of Kardon Province, which made him a high–ranking figure. He held significant
influence among the upper echelons of Northseecher. “‘How is it possible for Albert to order him
around?‘ Wilbur wondered.
He looked at the vehicle behind Ryder and said, “Tell them to wait. You can follow me.”
Wilbur led Ryder to his room, then took a look at Ryder’s arm and said, “I remember you were badly
injured. How are you on duty so soon?”
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“The department used biotechnology to rebuild my muscles. It’s just a matter of fractured bones right
now. It doesn’t really affect me that much,” Ryder exined.
Wilbur was slightly surprised. Biotechnology was quite something
He remembered Ryder’s arm was basically crippled back then.
Wilbur paused, then asked slowly, “So, what’s the deal with you being here and all the people out
there?”
“We need a ce to work, and we need to install our equipment,” replied Ryder.
Wilbur was surprised, asking, “Did you think I was going to just agree to have a branch set up here?”
“We need a discreet and quiet environment for our operations,” Ryder replied.
Wilbur scoffed and said, “Go and find a ce for the department yourself. This is my private property.”
“Ites with rent. One hundred thousand dors per month, and there’s also a monthly operation
fund of two hundred. thousand dors,” Hyder said.
Wilbur’s expression changed inmediately and said, “Renat isn’t the main concem here, but I’ll
reluctantly agree for the sake of having our work done efficiently.”
“Yes, Deacon Penn
“What about the operation fund?” Wilbur ucided awkwardly.
“It’s a fixed monthly fund for regr operations. There will be additional funding for any special
operations. As you are the Deacon of the branch, you’ll be responsible for nning and managing all
the funds.”
Wilbur instantlyughed. “Alright, then I’ll reluctantly ept it, but what about the other staff?”
“They’re just here to install the equipment. They’ll be leaving after the instation.”
“Okay. Where are you installing the equipment and how much space do you need?”
Ryder looked at the bedroom and saki, “I only need one room of that size.”
“No problem.”
Wilbur acknowledged it with a wave. He led Ryder outside and gave him the most discreet room for
equipment instation. On top of that, he also gave him a room to stay.
Ryder began ordering the staff to install the equipment.
Wilbur watched them carry cases of equipment while he secretly calcted the rent in his mind.
“That’s one million two hundred thousand dors per year, and I have my annual sry of two million
four hundred thousand dors. I’ll have a total ie of three million six hundred thousand dors for
the year. That’s a substantial amount! If I can manage that additional two hundred thousand dors
from the operation fund, it will be quite a sum. At the very least, it will cover the maintenance expenses
of Seke Ind for the year with plenty to spare.”
While he was not in dire need of money, that did not mean he should be losing money either.