NOVEL WEB Chapter 220.2
Chapter 220.2. Heist
With sharp eyes, he orders the emotionless, machine-like Angel while stuffing bundles of cash into bags. Angel, who supposedly lacks emotions, looks exasperated, but it’s for the sake of military expenses. It’s not just about loving money.
“When this mission is over, I’ll take a vacation and splurge. That’s why I need the money.”
I’ll say it again. It’s not just about loving money. He likes living in luxury, too.
A man who is worldly despite appearances, that was Ares. Being an ancient god, it couldn’t be helped. The concepts that make up his essence are to blame, thought Ares the bank robber, carrying bags in both hands, and several trunk cases piled with gold ingots and wads of cash on his back.
“Alright, let’s escape. Even if it costs your life, make sure to bring those bags.”
The battle should end soon. The faces of the Power and Angel forces, painstakingly created, must have been wasted in vain.
He feels nothing but irritation towards the commander who always throws all forces into large-scale operations, resulting in heavy losses.
Clicking his tongue, he decides to escape from the bank. He quickly ascends to the surface, accompanied by the Angels.
The Angels quietly follow. Mass-produced units of the Mecha-Ten Squad, with combat skills at level 1 and low stats. However, they are convenient, cheap units useful for construction, reconnaissance, and various chores. The only regrettable thing is that they were not configured to have emotions. They were exactly what one would call bioroids.
Leading the way, he runs through the bank. The sound of running on the linoleum floor echoes, and he frowns as he runs through the dimly lit passageway.
“Hmph, they move fast. Are the people of this world more competent than those in ours? No, perhaps they have more of a hunger for success.”
He hears the sound of soldiers running from around the corner and stops, smiling as if amused, signaling the Angels to halt.
“Stop! Raise your hands and get on the ground! You thieving scum!”
Soldiers armed with automatic rifles appear, pointing their guns. It seems someone had anticipated that there would be thieves taking advantage of the chaos.
“I should have planted a fake bomb in an elementary school as a diversion. But no matter.”
He laughs softly and lightly steps forward.
[Collapse Shock Kick]
The floor, which should have only been lightly stepped on, shakes as if an earthquake occurred, and the ground in front of the enemy collapses in a fan shape.
“Wha—”
“What power!”
“Damn it!”
The soldiers are caught in the collapsing floor, screaming in confusion as they are buried in the rubble.
“Well then, let’s say goodbye. I have no desire to fight.”
“Wait, you thieves!”
Even while buried in the rubble, a soldier pulls the trigger of his automatic rifle, firing at Ares and his group, but his view is blocked by the debris, and the bullets fly off in the wrong direction.
“One more strike.”
[Collapse Shock Kick]
This time, he puts more force into his step, and as the building shakes violently, the soldiers buried in the rubble are swallowed up by the further collapsing floor and vanish.
Ares stays on guard for any reinforcements, but it seems there were only the soldiers he just defeated, as no additional forces arrived.
Adjusting the bags filled with cash, Ares and his group begin running again and escape the bank. As they get into the truck they had parked, Ares speaks to the one in the driver’s seat.
“The objective here is complete. Get us out of here immediately.”
“Understood.”
The Angel in the driver’s seat nods, and the truck starts moving. The truck rattles and shakes as it moves forward.
“They’re moving faster than I expected.”
Looking outside, soldiers are running around, and the sound of gunfire echoes, but it’s gradually getting quieter. Soldiers making a final stand are hiding in the shadows of buildings, but a small black cat appears out of nowhere and charges at them.
“Ugh!”
“Oof!”
“The cat—”
One would think that with its small body, the black cat would be easily stopped, but it charges at a speed like a cannonball, sending the soldiers flying like bowling pins.
Ares watches, impressed by the cat’s considerable combat ability. It must be at least level 5, an astonishing familiar.
“We managed to sneak in here, but this is as far as we go. This place is dangerous. Even I would die if I let my guard down.”
With countless familiars of such combat power, combined with the fairies joining the fight, there’s no doubt it would be a tough battle.
The gates of the chaotic inner town were left wide open, allowing for an easy escape. The outer town was also in turmoil, reacting to the sounds of battle coming from the inner town. At this rate, they should be able to escape the outer city without any issues.
“We’ve secured funds. Once we buy materials and food, we’ll get out of the Kanto region.”
“He wants to take on the Abyss, doesn’t he?”
As he sends his thoughts to his comrades, Bacchus responds with a troubled thought. Ares nods, acknowledging it.
The Abyss Research Dome, with its belief that research results and technological advancements are everything, must be something that fool desires more than anything.
“…I’ll persuade him to proceed with the analysis of the magical tools we acquired this time. Fortune, it’s up to you.”
“Understood. Once the gate opens, reinforcements will keep coming, so it’s the best strategy.”
“That’s good. By the way, have you seen the Pixies?”
Satisfied with Fortune’s response, Ares asks about something that’s been on his mind.
“I’ve got information. I’ll sneak in and scout them soon.”
“We need to find out how they disabled the administrator’s authority…”
Serving under such an incompetent leader is intolerable for a god of war. He wants to do something about it. Ares chuckles to himself, eager to see the face of that fool once he realizes the administrator’s authority has been disabled.
“A god of war needs only one thing: victory.”
He takes out a bundle of cash and narrows his eyes.
“And to achieve victory, I must confirm how much money we have.”
Counting the bundles of cash one by one with gusto, Ares savors the feel of the money, reaffirming that cash is indeed the best.