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Mike nodded, indicating that he understood.

A few minutes later, with a thud as a heavy object landed, a large hole was cut into the bottom of the flying saucer, revealing its intricate internal structure.

"Everyone come and take a look. This is the power structure of this flying saucer, and it's also the next project we'll be researching..." After cutting open the flying saucer, Townes seemed to be in a good mood, gathering his research team and distributing tasks.

It seems he intends to use this flying saucer as a reference to develop his own aircraft.

"By the way, John, what happened just now? And what's the story with this agent next to you?" After assigning tasks to his team members, Townes finally noticed John and Mike behind him.

As it turns out, he was indeed very focused on his work before.

“This is Mike. He’s here to ask if we still have any ‘Little Cricket’ in stock,” John explained Mike’s purpose.

“Little Cricket? Didn’t your agents dislike that weapon?” Townes looked at Mike.

The Little Cricket, this high-end weapon, is considered a masterpiece by Townes. It's just a pity that the entire project has been halted due to the troublesome drawback of recoil.

"I really like the power of the little cricket, and as for the recoil, I have my own way of overcoming it..."

Mike explained, "That's why we specifically requested two of these weapons from Ms. O."

Hearing that someone appreciated his work, Townes' expression showed a hint of satisfaction. Then he stared at Mike intently for a couple more moments and said, "Okay, come with me."

Along with Nidi and John, the four of them arrived at the high-tech product warehouse. This place was much larger, storing various high-end products previously developed by Townes' research team.

Mike then discovered that a series of high-powered weapons, including the Triple Plasma Cannon and the Sphere 4, were all developed under the leadership of Townes.

Each product here is like a medal for Townes.

Afterwards, the research team leader took two miniature "crickets" from a shelf, came to Mike and said, "You need to prove to me that you are capable of taking these two weapons, otherwise I would rather leave them here as an idea."

"Of course~" Mike took the weapon that Xin Yi had been holding for a long time.

The group then moved to a testing ground within the Men in Black organization to demonstrate the power of their weapons.

Here, Mike demonstrates to Townes how he overcame the recoil problem of "Little Cricket".

He basically relied on his strong physical abilities to overpower the opponent.

Clearly, this method of overcoming the recoil of the "little cricket" is not suitable for promotion among other agents.

"Alright, you've proven you're capable of taking these two little crickets away. They can come to me whenever they need to recharge." Realizing his prized research still lacked universal applicability, Townes was somewhat disheartened.

However, he still expressed his goodwill to Mike, the only one in the organization who could use "Little Cricket".

“Wait, Mr. Townes. I’d like to know, can the ‘little cricket’ grow larger?” Mike asked before they parted.

While this "little cricket" is easy to carry, it's still too small. About the size of a lipstick, it's very uncomfortable to use.

Mike, who could easily withstand the recoil of the "Little Cricket," had a better idea.

That is to proportionally enlarge the size of the "little cricket" while trying to pursue greater power.

"Increase the size?" Townes shook his head and said, "If you want comfort, you can use the Sphere 4 directly. If you're looking for high power, you can use the Triple Plasma Cannon."

It is clear that John, John's mentor, has become pessimistic about the development of the "Little Cricket" series of weapons.

Indeed, the initial concept or advantage of the "Little Cricket" was "small in size but powerful."

If comfort or recoil reduction is a concern, the already developed Yuanzi-4 and Triple-Barrel Plasma Cannons can serve as affordable alternatives to the "Little Cricket".

“No, you misunderstood. What I meant was to increase the weapon’s power while increasing its size,” Mike stated his idea directly.

Just imagine, a "little cricket" the size of a normal handgun could blow up a building with a single shot.

That scene must be really cool!

"You mean to continue increasing the power of 'Little Cricket,' then the recoil..." Townes was about to deny it when he realized that he had fallen into a cognitive trap.

The agent in front of me is clearly different from the other agents; he might actually be able to withstand the greater recoil of the "little cricket."

This gave Townes a completely new idea for improving the "little cricket".

"If we want to further increase the power of 'Little Cricket,' then the energy compression device will also need to be specially reinforced. However, with the increased size, the precision requirements for manufacturing will be greatly reduced, and there will be more alloy materials that can be used..."

After some thought, Townes came up with a general improvement plan for Mike's requirements.

“But once this type of weapon is manufactured, I’m afraid only you can use it.” After calming down, Townes finally realized Mike’s purpose.

Yes, if circumstances allowed, Mike would definitely like to get himself a much more powerful weapon.

"So, Mr. Townes, would you be willing to manufacture such a weapon?" Mike asked with a smile.

This can be considered a form of reverse psychology.

If Townes didn't want his "little cricket" to gather dust in the warehouse, he would have no choice but to continue improving it.

Now, Mike has given him that opportunity.

“Alright kid, you win. When I have time, I’ll create a brand new ‘Little Cricket’ series. I’m afraid you won’t be able to conquer it then.” Townes gave in, or rather, he found an excuse to continue researching the “Little Cricket” series of weapons.

Afterwards, he talked to Mike about some specific details regarding improving the "Little Cricket".

More than half an hour later, Mike walked out of the organization's research department, satisfied.

"Mike, I'll come find you when I have time. Maybe we can have a drink together." Old John saw Mike off to the entrance of the research department.

Aside from his scientific research, this old professor's life could only be described as miserable.

I have no family and few friends.

Now, the only person he can probably talk to is Mike.

"OK, you're welcome anytime~" Mike left his contact information with the other party.

If there's a chance, we could try to match him up with Grandma Connie again in the future.

Chapter 392 Visiting

"How are Blade and Deacon doing?" Mike, who had just finished a battle, asked the girl who was lying limp in his arms in the luxurious villa.

It has been a week since he received the "little cricket".

Because Mike stood Eric (Blade Runner) up last time, Eric no longer had any intention of meeting or communicating with him again.

It seems that the eccentric Blade Runner doesn't have much patience.

"Since Blade caused such a ruckus at the hospital last time, he hasn't made any major moves. On the contrary, the female doctor he rescued from the hospital seems to be being targeted by a vampire organization lately..." Tina first gave a brief overview of the information regarding Blade.

The gist is that Blade has been keeping a low profile and hasn't caused any trouble on the main road lately. The female doctor he rescued from the hospital appeared to have been bitten by a vampire before being rescued.

In order to avoid becoming a vampire, this female doctor is now trying to develop a new antidote serum for herself.

"As for Deacon, it seems to have gathered a lot of Hags and used their power to occupy an old building complex in Queen Street," Tina continued.

Dickon was the ragtag vampire who tried to summon the Blood God.

The other side has now taken control of the vampires' elders in Apple City—the twelve pure-blooded vampires.

To initiate the Blood God summoning ritual, he also needs to find a vampire who is not afraid of sunlight, namely the [Daywalker].

What a coincidence! Blade, who has half-vampire blood, is not afraid of sunlight, which means he is the [Daywalker].

“It’s already the last day of the month, and the Blood God Summoning Ritual could be completed at any time. Moreover, Deacon’s actions this time are quite significant, attracting the attention of the Men in Black headquarters.” Mike analyzed the intelligence he knew and said, “Therefore, before the Blood God Summoning Ritual, we should still go and see that Blade Warrior.”

While vampires fear sunlight, silver weapons, and even allicin, they possess almost limitless lifespans; even the lowest-ranking vampire servants can live for thousands of years.

This situation inevitably leads some people to have bad thoughts, as it is the temptation of "immortality".

Therefore, the Ha Gui tribe came into being.

They voluntarily become vampire lackeys, working for the other party in order to gain the right to the "Embrace".

God knows how many such traitors are hiding in Apple City right now. They could be homeless people on the street, your colleagues or relatives and friends, or even some powerful figures.

If this group were to be manipulated into causing trouble, the scale of the conflict would be unimaginable.

This is also why the Men in Black have been keeping a close eye on Dickon and his gang of vampires.

"Should I contact that Blade again to schedule a time?" Tina understood the importance of this mission.

“No need, let’s go straight to Queens. By the way, do you know where Blade’s hideout is?” Mike decided to act immediately.

Over the past week, Mike has made numerous attempts to contact Blade, but all have been ignored.

With the Blood God Ritual potentially taking place at any moment, Mike has lost patience.

“Of course, it’s not hard to find where Blade is hiding.” Tina’s calm tone demonstrated her talent for intelligence gathering.

……

It was noon. After washing up and resting, Tina accompanied Mike in a car heading towards Queens Street. The driver was still the cold-faced bodyguard and driver, Nydy.

"This is it~" After the car stopped, Tina pointed to an abandoned warehouse, indicating that this was the lair of the Blade Warriors.

As expected of Blade Runner, he really knows how to pick a location.

This remote and desolate area is so well hidden that even homeless people would rarely come here.

Mike didn't say much. After getting out of the car and adjusting the dashboard, he went up and knocked on the warehouse door.

After a long while, the door suddenly opened, and an old man holding a sprayer cautiously stared at the people outside.

Behind him was a nervous-looking Black girl holding what looked like pepper spray.

The black girl was Dr. Karin, whom Blade rescued from the hospital. She was targeted by the vampire because she had seen him.

Ultimately, seeking refuge, she returned to the Blade Warriors.

At that moment, the "pepper spray" in her hand contained allicin, which is specifically formulated to target vampires.

The old man with disheveled hair and a shotgun in his hand was Blade's adoptive father, named Abraham Whistler.

This is a very capable old man. He not only raised Blade on his own, but also passed on his combat skills to him.

Furthermore, in order to prevent Blade from completely turning into a vampire, the first antidote serum was developed.

Yes, Blade, who is half vampire, could turn into a vampire at any time if he doesn't use an antidote.

Back to the scene, Whistler, being sufficiently vigilant, knew that his hideout would rarely be visited, unless by vampires.

Therefore, the old man was already prepared for battle when Mike knocked on the door.

At the same time, Nidi, the bodyguard standing to Mike's side, saw the old man inside holding a weapon and instantly drew her alloy twin swords from her back.

She was confident that she could cut off the old man's hands before he fired his gun.

As for the Black female doctor who had a weak presence later on, she was completely ignored by Nidi.

It wasn't that Ned was arrogant; it was just that the Black female doctor's demeanor suggested she wasn't the type to fight.

"Calm down, both of you!" Realizing there was a misunderstanding between the two sides, Mike immediately reached out to stop Nidi and Whistler's subconscious actions.

As he spoke, he also stepped back slightly, protecting Tina while creating the best attack route for the cold-faced Nidi.

Of course, this is on the premise that Whistler on the other side has any intention of making any rash moves.

"Who are you?" he asked, frowning as he looked at the Whistler sword gleaming coldly in the girl's hand.

His intuition told him that these three people were not to be trifled with, especially the girl with twin swords who exuded a fierce aura.

"My name is Mike, codename Agent M. I've been in contact with Agent A (Blade Runner) before," Mike stated.

"The Black Organization?" Whistler's expression relaxed considerably upon hearing this.

He knew everything about Blade and was familiar with the Men in Black organization. He also knew that members of that organization had indeed contacted Blade before.

Mike glanced again at Whistler, who didn't have the Hallows tattoo on the back of his neck, then put down his shotgun and said, "What are you doing here? Blade doesn't want to see you."

As Eric's adoptive father, Whistler also knew about Blade being stood up by the agent.

“Deacon has already controlled twelve pureblood vampires, and now only one [Daywalker] is needed to initiate the Blood God summoning ritual.” Mike didn’t waste any words and went straight to the point: “You know what this means, so where is Blade right now?”

In the Blood God summoning ritual, the Blade Warrior plays a very important role, somewhat like a "catalyst".

Therefore, as long as the Daywalker (Blade Runner) is protected, the Blood God Ritual will collapse on its own.

“Unfortunately, Eric left before noon. If you insist on seeing him, you can wait here for a while.” Whistler wasn’t oblivious to the situation like Blade; he knew that cooperating with Mike, or rather, with the Men in Black, was the best option.

……

Chapter 393 The Blade Warrior with a Unique Personality

With the tension gone, the atmosphere in the dilapidated warehouse became harmonious.