Meanwhile, before more reinforcements arrived, they had already locked the conference room doors.
Despite there being only two assailants left, the automatic rifles they held were so intimidating that they easily subdued everyone present.
From their initial rush to grab the [Psychic Crystal], it was clear they were specifically after this item.
However, even after obtaining it, they seemed unsatisfied and began to rob the possessions of those present!
Rick shook his head at such behavior; he really wanted to say, "You're being really unprofessional here."
In such undertakings, it's crucial to prioritize clearly; since the primary target was secured, escape should have been their priority. Any deviation at this point only increased their risks.
The only explanation he could think of was that these individuals were "contracted" outsiders, who, due to the low reward for the heist and completing the task, were forced to engage in looting to make extra money.