"Well, that's the current situation. This factory can only remain idle for now. The basic materials produced here are not being used at all. Since no one from the main factory comes to transport them, they just have to stay here," Maria said nonchalantly.
At the same time, she directed a few of the Rippers she could command to take the unlucky ones who had lost power to recharge.
Renault had already toured the entire factory area, observing the piled-up materials and the control area of the factory.
Overall, the situation was passable; the equipment had been consistently maintained.
However, the condition of the droids and units patrolling the area left something to be desired.
Similar to those who had completely run out of power, many of these droids had severely worn components. It seemed they had been in use for quite some time. Some of the Rippers' clothing was even torn, and their internal components were exposed.
If repairs and maintenance weren't carried out soon, they probably wouldn't last more than a few months.
After exchanging glances, AK47 said, "Well, I suppose that wraps up our mission."
Honestly, this reconnaissance mission didn't have any specific objectives. Recording the condition of this factory with their own equipment was pretty much it.
"Of course, what else could we do? Dismantle it? Then you'll have to go back and talk to the person who wanted to take over this factory personally," Maria said.
The situation in this factory was similar to the area Renault had previously occupied. It was an unclaimed territory without an actual controller.
Although the Sangvis's mainframe still had control over the dolls here, it was no longer connected to the higher-ups at Sangvis.
Currently, there was no one who could restrict the Sangvis's mainframe. In essence, although the factory appeared organized, and the droids pdidn't show any aggressive tendencies, it was still technically out of control.
Instead of letting unknown individuals come and take everything from this factory, it would be better for Renault to take over the equipment and the Sangvis dolls himself.
Hearing Renault's words, AK47 chuckled awkwardly.
That line of conversation couldn't be pursued further.
Thinking about what Renault had done in the town near Base 939, it was clear that if anyone dared to come and snatch resources from him, they would only be met with bullets, and there was no other possibility.
M14 and M1919A4 looked at AK47 with some confusion, but since the team leader hadn't spoken, they didn't say much. After all, AK47 was considered their senior.
With the task completed, Renault had no intention of staying at the Sangvis factory. There wasn't even a place to rest here; he couldn't just stand outside like these Rippers.
...
Gulp!
The thought that she might have just consumed some invaluable ingredients caused G3's core to tighten inexplicably.
Fortunately, just as G3 was about to break into a cold sweat, G36 smiled and added, "Of course, I'm just joking."
Hearing this, G3 felt like she was about to suffocate.
Although dolls couldn't suffocate, she felt that way now. Moreover, the G36 in front of her seemed different from the G36 at Griffin Headquarters.
It seemed... her gaze was kinder?
While the two of them were talking, Simonov had already completely cleared out the infected outside, totaling over fifty.
There might still be some farther away, but there wasn't a single one left near the factory.
"Hey! Vector! Come out and clean up the mess and start the fire!" Simonov breathed a sigh of relief, then opened the powered exoskeleton's loudspeaker and shouted towards the direction of the dormitory building.
But as soon as the words left her mouth, Simonov felt a pang of regret.
Oh no! She forgot that most people had already gone to rest now!
At the same time, a malicious gaze fell on her through the glass. G36 narrowed her eyes, glaring at Simonov.
It seemed that drinking and working really didn't mix; this woman's actions became unreliable after drinking!
So fierce!?
G3, sitting in front of G36, saw the change in G36's eyes.
She was so frightened that her cutlery trembled. Luckily, she didn't throw it directly, but could only lower her head and focus on the food on her plate.
Renault drove the truck and brought AK47 and the others back.
Even before they got close to the factory, they could see a pile of flames burning outside the factory gate.
It seemed Vector was playing with fire again.
"It's another teammate of yours?"
Renault was somewhat surprised to see the unfamiliar doll crouching at the window.
"Huh? G3? What's she doing here? She should be staying at the airport..."
AK47 waved towards G3 in the dormitory building, but then she received the operational data sent by G3 and her tone became more subdued. After all, the group of ELID infected outside the gate was all brought here by G3.
"Alright, I can roughly guess what's going on. Be careful next time with orders from that commander. He's either ignorant of the consequences or intentionally so."
Considering the infected in the Red Zone, it's common knowledge that they become stronger over time.
As Griffin's commander, there's no reason for him not to know this characteristic of the infected. Therefore, the one who sent a squad of dolls over here is either foolish or malicious.
Renault think the former is more likely, as communication devices carried by dolls are unable to contact headquarters due to the strong interference in the Red Zone.
If these dolls hadn't encountered them, the likely outcome would have been being overwhelmed by the infected.
So, what's the point of this behavior?
Just to send dolls here to see how developed the infected have become?
Obviously, that's impossible. There are many ways to detect the infected; there's no need for dolls to risk themselves.
Moreover, they were sent here by helicopter, so does Griffin have so much money to burn? Is helicopter fuel free?