Chapter 299 - Welcome back. (2/2)

”Welcome back~”

[Welcome back...] Peter signed.

”Are we gonna do the training tomorrow?”

”Bing is really slow!”

”He sucks!”

”Oi! Easy, I'm just letting you win...”

”No, you're not!”

”I am!”

”HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!”

It was a lively afternoon and we were warmly welcomed by everyone. I already noticed a few upgrades in the fences and some of the facilities when I quickly looked around.

We were about to head back but I never forgot about my Charger inside the shipping container. The moment it was rolled outside and came into view, Oscar's jaw dropped to the ground. He was so jealous of my Charger and he started to have a mental breakdown when I told him I would trade it for his SUV.

I started to drive my Charger back home and Oscar almost wrestled the keys off of me. The first thing I saw when we left the hospital is that the gate built before that is right next to it is completely solid. There's two platforms on each side that could see what's on the other side and there's guards stationed with rifles to keep the threats outside low.

There's already a spread of food for us when we got back home and a small welcoming party was held.

We were immediately handed plates and Tatiana was the first in line to take some food. Surprisingly, Jude didn't go straight to my old house and he's already holding a can of juice while casually talking with Allan and Jenny. Roque was present and he looked for my aunt and my uncle to sincerely apologize for what he'd done the first time he was here. They forgave him but he was dragged around to drink heavy liquor by my uncles and my workers.

The kids are now playing by the pool and Bing and Russel are keeping strict watch with a few others in case an accident occurs. The funny thing I'm seeing now is that Lois is chatting with Olivia but Matthew is in the middle of them holding his shotgun. I just prayed to the nine divines for their blessing to help Lois in his predicament.

Kaley went with Micah upstairs and decided to take a hot shower first since the cold water from the hospital we were in isn't enough for them. Tatiana and Rin were carrying a tray filled to the brim with food as they followed the two when they headed upstairs.

I was holding a glass with Whiskey and I was with the old dudes trading war stories. I heard a small clang from Lois' direction and I found Matthew rubbing his head when he approached us.

”So kid, ARMSCOR, huh?” Oscar refilled Johnny's glass.

”It's only obvious. That place could manufacture valuable products we could trade for fuel when my reserves run out.” Rod answered for me.

”We just need to be really careful in taking that place since the machinery to make weapons and ammo might get damaged and our future bullet farm would just be a pipe dream.” I said.

”We need to assume the worst case scenario as always in that type of operation. I don't want to always be the negative one but that's just how I see things.” Johnny said.

”Isn't that very far from here? Besides, taking over another city? Aren't we not done yet with this place?” Matthew asked.

”Yes, it's really far but what we could achieve from that could solve our bullet problem in the future. If we even manage to get a hold of existing workers, we would be able to produce firearms, not just ammo. Also, we're not taking over that city. We're just taking over a few buildings, maybe build an outpost around that company and have a few people live in that place. We just need to plan it perfectly, that's all.” I replied.

”Hah! What do you mean by 'that's all', huh? You're making it sound easy, kid. Anyway, you should've at least brought that Iskoh fellow here and just bring him back tomorrow so we would had the chance to talk. I know we could call him but up close like this with a drink in hand is where guys like us have the most honest conversations.” Oscar said.

We continued on talking for an ample amount of time while sipping our drinks. I wanted to know the things that happened here when I was away but they told me to rest for now. I obliged then I saw Kaley coming down the stairs wearing one of my hoodies. It's a few sizes larger but it's comfortable and cozy to wear especially at night when a cold breeze is blowing. Despite that, she's still carrying her Maxim 9 with a leg holster. She approached us and Matthew waved his lit cigar to greet her.

”Hey.” Matthew said.

”Hey yourself. Isn't that a cigar?” Kaley has already crossed her arms.

”Um, ah- this is just a small thing since we're celeb-” then Kaley cut him off.

”Mom~ dad has a-” Kaley raised her voice.

Matthew quickly sprang up with his glass while dragging the rest of his old buddies to Oscar's house. Kaley was just shaking her head when they quickly left and now it's just the two of us. She saw me looking at my hoodie but she just raised one of her eyebrows while smiling.

”What?” she asked, smirking.

”Mine.” I said while looking at her.

”I know it's yours! I'm just wearing it since it's really cozy~” she replied as she pulled on the strings to tighten the hood.

”I'm not talking about the hoodie.” I said, smiling.

She just raised her eyebrow while biting the side of her lower lip then she held my hand and took me upstairs.