So, is that all?
Watching Helian briskly leave the venue, Gentiane suddenly felt a bit odd.
She couldn't shake the feeling that Helian's visit this time wasn't solely to secure a commission for Griffin or to address her probationary assessment...
Was it to meet this guy Renault?
Then, what was her role? A third wheel?
After Helian, who appeared to be in good spirits departed, Renault promptly led Gentiane to find the event organizer.
After finalizing the contract, the next step was to address operational issues.
Besides dealing with this person, they also needed to negotiate with the previous security contractor. At the very least, they needed to confirm each party's specific responsibilities.
After all, in case something went awry, they needed to establish how the losses would be accounted for.
"Pardon my directness, Mr. Alexander, but you're simply wasting money. We've already arranged comprehensive security measures throughout the exhibition hall, fully ensuring the safety of the entire venue for the three days of the exhibition."
The unnamed security contractor clearly shared Renault's sentiments.
When he saw Alexander again, there was a security contractor standing in front of him, clad in tactical gear, conversing with Alexander.
Most likely, he was the head of the security contractor, and he didn't seem to be from a major security contracting company.
After all... besides Griffin, were there any major security contracting companies?
In an era of rapidly declining human population, a security contracting company with dozens or even hundreds of personnel could be considered very powerful.
Unfortunately, this number paled in comparison to G&K's tactical T-Dolls.
A Griffin commander could command dozens of tactical T-Dolls, and with the Dummy Dolls they carried, the number could instantly multiply by five.
Although commanders who could command dozens or hundreds of T-Dolls were undoubtedly elite commanders in large Griffin territories, what difference did it make compared to ordinary Griffin commanders?
As long as there were twenty tactical T-Dolls and their Dummy Dolls, they could go head-to-head with these security contractors comprised entirely of humans.
Twenty tactical T-Dolls were equivalent to four squads. With Griffin having control over so much territory, assembling this number of tactical T-Dolls was no problem at all.
The entire exhibition hall had already been equipped with numerous security devices. It was evident that this security contractor was taking the commission very seriously. Thirty million was definitely not a small sum for them.
Even after deducting the expenses during the mission, the remaining money would provide each participant in the security task with a fairly objective reward.
Just three days of mission time would yield a reward of thirty million.
Such high-quality commissions were extremely rare. If it weren't for Griffin's initial refusal, how could they have ended up taking on this commission?
Unfortunately, no one expected Griffin to play by their own rules. Who would refuse initially and then come knocking for the commission later?
Beep beep beep!
As Renault passed through a set-up security gate, a piercing alarm sounded.
Alexander and the security contractor, who had been arguing about something, turned to look at Renault, who was approaching.
Why didn't the two guys responsible for managing the security gate stop Renault?
Of course, it was because Renault had just been seen, and Alexander's office was in the exhibition hall.
The security gate had already screamed its lungs out once; naturally, it wouldn't be as nervous the second time around.
Watching one T-Doll after another pass through the security gate, causing it to beep incessantly, Gentiane pulled her lips and couldn't help but feel annoyed.
Was this some kind of sick joke?
Clearly, the road next to the security gate hadn't been closed off. Was it necessary for everyone to pass through it one by one?
And perhaps because they were following too closely, even her T-Dolls, PPSh-41 and the others, passed through the security gate with her... holding guns. If it didn't beep, that would be the problem.
Perhaps the only normal person among this group was herself?
Thinking this, Gentiane calmly passed through the security gate.
Beep beep beep!
...
"Mr. Renault? Um, if it's about the deposit, please wait for a moment..."
Seeing Renault return after just leaving to see Helian off, this time even bringing his T-Dolls with him, Alexander's throat tightened, and he forced a smile.
"No need for a deposit. The contract has been signed, and I've already accepted the commission. We can settle the payment after the job is done. For now, let's discuss how to allocate tasks. It's not my style to take money without delivering results." As he spoke, Renault glanced at the person opposite Alexander.
As for the issue of debts... he could just ask Helian about the main industry position of this organizer.
When the time came, he could retrieve it himself. Besides, it wasn't like just anyone could dare to owe money to Griffin without paying.
"Uh, well..." Hearing Renault's words, Alexander looked somewhat embarrassed as he glanced at the man in front of him.
What should he do?
The entire exhibition venue was only this big, and the setup by Kyle's had already been very thorough.
Under these circumstances, allowing Renault to suddenly participate and disrupt their arrangement seemed quite unethical.
But... where was there still a place for Renault to contribute now?
"Hello, I'm Renault, and this is Gentiane, a commander from Griffin." Renault stepped forward and shook hands with the man next to Alexander, who didn't react angrily to Renault encroaching on his business.
"Hello, I'm Kyle, from Kyle's Security Company." Kel shook hands with Renault, and as for Gentiane standing next to him, he simply ignored her.
Being short was one thing, after all, she was a woman, but she looked so young, probably just barely in her twenties.
There was no trace of maturity about her, and she was like nothing more than a newly trained novice commander, so she is not worth mentioning.
On the other hand, the man in front of him, Renault, gave off an unmistakable air of someone formidable.
Not because Renault had the face of a strong man or anything, but there was a feeling about him that reminded him of himself.
Anyone who had experienced the horrors of war could sense something extraordinary about Renault.
Feeling a little annoyed at being ignored, Gentiane thought to herself that it didn't matter. After all, she had encountered many people with attitudes like Kyle's during her training.
"Do you mind if my T-Dolls take a stroll around the venue?"
Reno pointed to the busy workers nearby and asked Kyle and Alexander.
"Um, of course, feel free to."
Alexander glanced at Kyle and, seeing that he didn't object, said somewhat sheepishly.