105 Firenzes Crisis (1/2)
Day 4 – 6:33 AM – Firenze Townhouse Complex Subdivision, La Joya St., Buhay na Tubig, Imus Cavite
”What's going on?”
Sundra could not help but ask with a worried face despite the fact that no one around her might be able to answer her question at all. Everyone in the group also had the same question in their minds.
Nevertheless, hearing those gunshots seemed to have triggered some unpleasant memories Cielo had and her body started to shiver with her face turning fearful. Charmaine did not know what to do and could only hug her sister tightly inside the vehicle to ease her fear even just a little.
Mark sighed.
”Those guys did not even wait for us to leave before attacking.”
Hearing his words, they all stared at Mark who was still looking calm despite how intense the sounds of guns being fired at rapid succession.
It did not take long when an armored Cadillac stopped in front of the house with Madam Lanie and her bodyguards aboard it. Seeing the people outside the garage of the townhouse, the congresswoman hurriedly went out of her vehicle to inform Mark's group.
However…
”The members of the gang syndicate from the opposite subdivision are attacking right?”
Mark asked before Madam Lanie could even say something making her swallow back the words she was about to say. As a politician, she immediately recovered her composure and replied.
”Yes. I suppose, you already heard about the situation before my men managed to find the woman you told us to find. Their main force had already returned and they getting back on us for raiding their den and rescuing those women.”
Madam Lanie's face looked grave as she narrated the situation.
”I guess your men are on the losing side then for you to come here.”
”That's…”
”You don't have to say anything. We'll need to pass there anyway.”
With that, Mark turned around and did not let the congresswoman say another word. Though it might look rude, Madam Lanie could not say anything either since she was the one asking for help. Rather than feeling bad, the congresswoman felt more in debt to this unusual group.
Mark went inside the vehicle and picked up his bag and weapons.
”Master, it's rare that you won't ask for anything in return from them.”
Odelina who sat at the driver's seat looked at him.
”It could at least make them feel that they owe us. It's in line with my plans if you ask me. Also, we can't let this place fall like this since we might need to return here in the future.”
Mark replied stating his intentions.
”Bro, what are we going to do?”
Carlo asked with enthusiasm.
”Actually, you guys just stay behind first and let me scout the situation first.”
”But...”
”We're talking about armed men here and not the infected.”
”Alright.”
Carlo relented. It was true that they would not be much of help in this situation.
”Still, I don't understand. In movies and novels, people like those would attack in the middle of the night. Why are these gang members attacking early in the morning?”
Melissa voiced out her concern.
”Maybe, they just returned now?”
Anna replied with her opinion with a confused expression.
”No, it's a well thought timing if you ask me.”
Mark interjected while he was preparing his weapons. They all looked at him waiting for him to elaborate.
”You guys might not notice it since you people is in a different environment compared to other people but most people haven't adapted in the current state of the world yet. In that case, those people won't be able to sleep peacefully at night and always feared that the infected might suddenly attack while they are sleeping. On the other hand, the guards for night ship are already tired while and the guards to replace them didn't have the proper sleep either. This ends up with everyone tired and disoriented at this time of the day. This situation would lead to the advantage of those guys.”
”But aren't they in the same situation?”
Charm asked.
”Don't underestimate the people like them who live like criminals. They are not new to danger and this kind of environment suited them more than before. Rather than fearing the infected, they fear the government armed forces more.”
Mark's explanation made things clearer. It was no wonder why the congresswoman needed to ask their help. Their display of power when Mark, Abbygale and Odelina subdued the three meter dog chasing after them back in Citta Italia yesterday was rooted in the minds of those who witnessed the event and surely thought that only their group were the ones capable of overturning the situation.
”Just stay here and wait for me to contact on the radio.”
Mark said as he finished preparing his things and walked out of the vehicle. He then felt a tug on his sleeve.
”Papa, I'm going too.”
It was Abbygale who wanted to come with him.
”Stay here for now alright? I'll call if Papa can't handle it. Also, someone needs to look after Laelaps. She's your doggie right?”
”Muu… Alright.”
Abbygale nodded.
”Gege, be careful.”