Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 77 A Chance Encounter, The Watch
'I shouldn't have told Gwen about that.'

With these thoughts in mind, Chief George's tone naturally became somewhat distant.

However, Luca didn't pay much attention to this, and his gaze instead fell back on the watch Gwen was holding.

'A mechanical watch, black strap, and a flip-up dial! It's definitely an anesthesia watch!'

Luca was very confident in his premonition, and immediately put on a somewhat apologetic expression and spoke.

"I am indeed out shopping. In fact, I've been looking for a suitable watch lately. Would you mind if I took a look at the one Miss Stacy is holding?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

Director George looked at Luca's wrist with astonishment; it was clearly a valuable, handcrafted Lange piece.

Following George Stacy's gaze, Luca himself felt slightly embarrassed, but on the surface he remained calm.

"Watch collecting is just a small hobby of mine. I wonder if I could part with it?"

However, at this moment, a shop assistant who noticed the awkward atmosphere spoke up very 'sensibly'.

"Sir, we happen to have one of these watches in stock. If you'd like, please let us know."

As she spoke, the sales clerk, who possessed excellent emotional intelligence, immediately took out an identical mechanical watch from under the counter.

However, it was clear that the watch did not emit a white light.

Hmm, now the atmosphere is even more awkward.

Just as Luca was hesitating about what reason to use to continue demanding the 'genuine' piece from Gwen Stacy.

Instead, after a slight hesitation, the other person took the initiative to hand the watch in their hand to Luca.

"If you like this, Luca."

"Yes, I like it!"

Before the other person could finish speaking, Luca took the watch that was handed to him.

Well, although it was a little embarrassing, compared to gaining an item, he could completely accept this minor embarrassment. However, after thinking about it, Luca added a sentence.

"Thank you!"

At this moment, Samira and Longbow, who had followed Luca into the store, both wore strange expressions.

'With my eyes, I witness this seventh covenant! The fireworks of the divine age will illuminate the first encounter! The monarch's star trails and the summer spirits converge here across seven parallel universes.'

Okay, let's not talk about the elaborate fantasies that Chang Gong has in his mind, complete with all sorts of special effects.

Seeing that things seemed to be going in a direction she didn't want to, George Stacy immediately interrupted her daughter, who was about to say something.

"Since Mr. Orange has already acquired the collection he desired, I will not disturb him any longer."

After saying that, without waiting for Luca to speak, he immediately grabbed Gwen and prepared to leave.

However, before George Stacy could even take the first step...

Having already achieved his goal, Luca did not immediately look at the pop-up cheat panel, but instead spoke again.

"Hold on!"

The father and daughter, who were already preparing to leave, turned back in confusion.

However, Luca still took two steps forward, got close to Chief George, and then whispered.

"I don't know, could I take a few minutes of your time, Director George?" "It's a small matter, and I think it might be possible to discuss it with you first."

"Yes, it's about work!"

George Stacy, who had originally intended to find an excuse to leave, finally gave up on that idea.

As a conscientious police officer, he couldn't bring himself to ignore a New York citizen discussing any case-related issues with him.
However, contrary to George Stacy's expectations, Luca was not looking for him because of the previous two cases.

But
"So, the police weapon you're talking about is the energy gun you used in that car accident attack?"

In a corner of the watch shop, after listening to Luca's brief explanation, Director George's expression was indescribably complex.

He himself had no idea how today's simple shopping trip with his daughter had turned into equipment procurement for the New York Police Department.

However, Luca, standing in front of him, did not feel embarrassed at all because of Chief George's strange gaze. Instead, he continued to add.

“That’s right. Although the company’s sales department will take the initiative to communicate with the New York Police Department about this matter, since we’ve run into you today, I think it wouldn’t hurt to give you a heads-up beforehand.”

As the current director of the New York City Police Department, it's true that such a large order cannot be decided in a single word.

But after all, he was a hard worker who had worked his way up from the front-line sheriff position, so George Stacy still had a considerable say in the subsequent procurement process.

"Director George is probably more aware than I am of the unrest in New York caused by the leak of alien weapons during this period."

"Moreover, the Orderkeeper weapon itself not only enables those brave New York police officers to better fight danger. The weapon's excellent classification system, its non-lethal nature with no side effects, and its brand-new built-in intelligent system will also make frontline officers more acceptable to the public in future law enforcement operations."

Upon hearing this, George Stacy finally became serious.

In fact, from the perspective of improving the power of equipment alone, the police may not be in a great hurry.

After all, although the existing police equipment may not look like the cool high-tech stuff, there are still quite a few high-powered weapons.

However, the incident in which a white police officer shot and wounded a black man during a previous arrest was what truly gave him a headache.

The impact of that incident has not completely subsided even today. Just yesterday, a group of Black people who had escaped from Hell's Kitchen even took to the streets to protest, forcing the police department to reduce its manpower.

After a moment of silence, Chief George finally spoke again, his tone more serious than before.

“This matter is of great importance, and I cannot agree hastily based on just a few words from you.”

Although that's what he said, Luca's smile only deepened.

He shrugged as if it didn't matter and said in a relaxed tone.

"That's natural. Today is just a coincidence. Orange Industries staff will deliver a detailed weapons report and bidding proposal to your office later."

"I would also love to welcome Chief George and his police team to Orange Industrial to visit the weapons testing site."

For some reason, George Stacy felt a slight sense of relief after hearing this.

It would be too much to ask this old-fashioned policeman to take the initiative to discuss business.

Looking at Luca's outstretched right robotic arm, Director George shook hands with him somewhat awkwardly before taking his leave with his daughter.

Watched the two of them leave.

Luca first called out to the shop assistant in the distance and then paid for both watches.

He looked at the 'core component' in his hand with some helplessness and sighed in disappointment.

'What is this thing now?!'

(End of this chapter)