Chapter 269 - Fight? - Plans and Consultation. (2/2)

”I clearly need help here. If that is the last of the supplies, I need to make some hard decisions. I know what to do but I'm just looking for more options to keep this place together.” Iskoh said, looking at me.

”If it was me, I'd leave this place.” I said and he immediately choked.

”Woah! Hold on there! I thought I need to keep this place together until th-” I cut him off.

”I'm sorry but this City Hall sucks ass. It's secure but it's all there is to it. The watchtower is awesome for a sniper but I think you have none. You could turn any other place secure if you're given enough time and resources.” I replied.

”Hah! I knew this shit was coming.” Rod added.

”Is he really serious Mr. President?” Iskoh looked at him.

”Hah! Don't look at me, look at him.” he replied.

”I'm serious. This whole place is just a huge block of stone. There's no place to plant crops or even farm animals. The best way to go is to fin-” then he cuts me off.

”How a-about the Intramuros Golf Club next to Rizal Park which is freakin' next to this City Hall?! Isn't that land e-enough?!” He is stuttering a few times.

”No. Those places are too big for your soldiers to handle and it sits too close to the pier. I remember the president saying there's also gangs roaming around. They're mostly from Tondo, right?” I asked.

”This… you're right. They're mostly from there but there's still a few coming from Baseco Compound and a few in Delpan. They survived the initial outbreak when it started and they're mostly building their own turf. Although, they're still not united and they don't have much guns available. That's why I'm trying to purchase all of what you have to avoid them getting guns at all costs. Do we really need to move?” he asked reluctantly.

”How about them going to PGH kid? It's a hospital which is also next to the US Embassy.” Rod added and I rolled my eyes.

”Sure~ plant your crops atop the land next to it. That would be great.” I sarcastically said and Iskoh was faintly smiling since he knows what's next to it.

”What is next to it? I'm not overly familiar in this island group.” Rod was scratching his head.

”The cemetery. It's still f.u.c.k.i.n.g close to the pier even if you avoid the path where the road leads to Tondo.” I quickly replied.

”What?! F.u.c.k that shit then!” he was shocked.

”How about this place?” I turned to a map of the whole city which is in a frame on his wall and pointed to a specific place.

”Hmm.” Iskoh is in deep thought.

”That place is the Malacañang Park which is also next to the Malacañang Hospital. It's Northwest of here and half of it is surrounded by the Pasig River so you'll use less manpower and resources to maintain it. The park has a huge plot of land and there are trees bearing fruit growing there and I think it's fairly obvious with the advantage of having a hospital.” I proposed.

”Oh~ Like your place eh?” Rod smiled.

”Yeah, something like that. That could be the best restart if you want to reclaim this city. It's hard starting in the center of it and you need all the advantage you could.” I concluded.

Iskoh gave a very long sigh and it seemed that a huge burden was lifted off his shoulders. He offered Rod and I a drink and we finished it quickly.

”Thank you for helping him.” Rod looked at me.

”What do you mean 'thank you'? That's called a consultation and that cost you that S-76!” I retorted.

”HAHAHAHAHAHA~!!! You can have it you son of a bitch!” Rod roared in laughter.

”Don't celebrate yet, we still have more work to be done here, especially you Iskoh. You need to step up and that would mean crossing the line.” I reminded him.

”I know. We would need to plan more of this operation though. How long would you guys be here? I need all the help I could get.” Iskoh said.

”I could stay here at most two to three days. I still have my own city which is the biggest to run though I'd leave a few of my soldiers here too like I did with the kid.” Rod replied.

”Lot's of favoritism here, eh? I have to do a lot more to get stuff from you. I have another request from you but I'll tell you when you go back. It isn't much and it could be done when you give my Cargo Helicopter back.” I remarked.

”Bah! Isn't three helicopters and seven of my soldiers enough?!” Rod exclaimed.

”No.” I quickly replied and we both laughed hysterically while Iskoh is just giving a faint smile.

The three of us started to discuss more things but the door to his office opened.

”Hey. Long time no see.” Jude monotonously said.

”JUDE?!” Iskoh fell to the floor.