The Genius of Cloning in the Academy City-Chapter 109: Violet and a Suspicious Deal!

We followed Armas deeper into the warehouse.

There, large and small boxes and pallets were stacked, and a variety of well-crafted weapons were neatly lined up.

“Shall we begin?”

When I nodded, Armas confidently began walking forward.

He started picking up the weapons that were on display, introducing each one.

“This is the FR-7 automatic rifle. It doesn’t discriminate between standard bullets, armor-piercing rounds, or anti-beast ammunition. Every accessory available on the market can be attached to it.”

I picked up one of the rifles as per his guidance.

It was a sleek black automatic rifle equipped with various sights, suppressors, and vertical grips.

The status window showed three stars.

“Not bad. It fits perfectly in my hands.”

“Well, of course! This one is a reliable partner that doesn’t let you down.

Above all, it’s a remarkably durable companion.

It works flawlessly in any environment, from the extreme cold of Pas Terra to the deserts of Rostini.”

“This is good. What’s next?”

The next weapon was a hefty shotgun with a drum magazine.

“There’s nothing like the Apex CC-12 when it comes to underground or urban dungeons.

Some people even call this the ‘Vacuum Cleaner.’

They say everything troublesome disappears once you empty a single magazine.

The only drawback is the weight, but…”

The automatic shotgun was indeed heavy, but activating magic in my arms allowed me to lift it without any issue.

“For an Awakened customer like you, that’s merely a trivial matter, isn’t it?”

Next up was a unique weapon.

It looked like a gun, but instead of a barrel, it had a transparent tube set between two wide, elongated metal plates inscribed with magic circles.

“With the M9 Mana Emitter from Machinaria Workshop, even an Awakened who can’t use magic can wield it.

It consumes your internal mana and lets you use one of three attacks:

You can emit a continuous mana beam, switch to a cooling ray, or trap enemies in a mana net.

What do you think?”

Hmm, this one seemed quite appealing too.

The explanations continued.

“This is the latest crossbow from W&W, the CR-250.

Thirty bolts of whispering death!

I’ll throw in precision bolts made from high-conductivity ether as a bonus.”

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“The MK-5 holds five grenades in total.

You can fire them without a pause.”

“A set of 10 mana grenades.

Though their destructive power is low, they’re highly effective for neutralizing mana shields.”

“Thirty rounds per second!

A barrage of death.

The manufacturer calls it the ‘Steel Storm.’

Don’t worry about the recoil—our latest 60-series machine gun comes equipped with an advanced recoil reduction system.

It’ll ensure comfortable shooting.”

While examining the various weapons, I noticed the guards behind us pulling out a long gun from a box.

It was a long rifle equipped with a scope, massive in size.

“What’s this? A cannon?”

“Haha, that’s what all our customers say when they see it.

This is the M9 Dungeon Piercer.

If you aim carefully, it can take down even a mid-level beast.

It uses standard autocannon rounds, and its maximum range exceeds 3 kilometers.”

It was quite large for a sniper rifle, but with inventory space, there was no need to worry about carrying it around.

The last item they brought out from a box was a long, cylindrical metal tube.

“Sometimes, you just need sheer punching power.

Nothing fits that role better than the L20 Rocket Launcher.”

I was impressed.

This was exactly what I had been looking for.

“How about it? Is there anything that catches your eye?”

I almost shouted in excitement but barely managed to contain myself.

“I’ll take all of them. Right now. You have ammunition, right?”

“All of them… Understood. But first, show me the cash,” Armas said with a smirk.

I gestured with my hand.

Two armed Violets standing behind me tossed the duffel bags they had been carrying onto the ground in front of him.

When the guards opened the bags, bundles of cash were revealed.

“You’re well-prepared.”

“We’re not just meeting for a day or two, are we?”

I answered in a brusque tone, and Armas nodded in understanding with a smile.

“It would be an honor to serve you again in the future.

Where should we deliver these?”

“Load them onto the truck we came in.”

Although they offered to deliver everything themselves, I declined.

I planned to load the items and store them in the inventory during the transport.

At that moment, I remembered something I had forgotten.

“Ah, there’s one thing missing. Where are the heavy weapons? I told your boss I’d be buying heavy weapons.”

“Heavy weapons? Do you mean rocket launchers or anti-materiel rifles?”

“No, not those. Don’t you have things like machine guns, mortars, or anti-tank missiles? The latest models, ones that can be mounted on trucks or carried by individuals.”

“What are you talking about…?”

Armas’s expression subtly shifted as he listened to my explanation.

Even with his sunglasses on, I could feel his baffled gaze scanning me.

“Cannons would be nice too!”

“Customer, your first request is… truly grand. May I ask where you plan to use such items?”

There was no way I could tell him I planned to rain them down on the school board and Magna Nabis’s army.

I came up with a vague excuse.

“They’re for hunting beasts. Lately, some clans have been using armored vehicles equipped with large guns. We need them too.”

“…I see. But in matters like this, trust and credibility are paramount.”

Armas stared at me intently, a cautious smile on his face.

When I glanced at Leslie, he avoided my gaze with a troubled expression.

「That arms dealer… He’s trying to squeeze more money out of us, isn’t he?」

「What choice do we have?」

Indeed, arms dealers in the underworld were always a pain to deal with.

This was probably just part of the haggling process.

At times like this, I thought hesitation was not an option, so I gestured again. Violet, who was behind me, threw a new duffel bag.

The heavy impact echoed throughout the warehouse.

“Will this be enough?”

When the guards cautiously opened the bag, bundles of bonds and hefty gold bars gleamed under the warehouse lights.

Armas’ eyes widened momentarily before regaining composure.

“It’s an advance payment. Get as much as you can.”

“Ah, I see… Alright. I’ll give it a try.”

A faint smile formed on his lips.

“However, what you’ll get will be far below the standard you’re hoping for.”

“Really? Why?”

“This kind of heavy weaponry is bulky, and it’s not easily smuggled. I’ll also need time to grease the palms of some bureaucrats. Most importantly, getting the latest equipment is as hard as plucking stars from the sky. What I can deliver quickly will only be decades-old, outdated equipment circulating on the market. Would that be okay?”

As he explained the details, I contemplated for a moment before reaching a conclusion.

“That’s fine. Later, send me a list of the equipment you can secure through the boss. I’ll review it and get back to you if it’s acceptable.”

“Understood. Then I’ll see you again within two weeks.”

Once the transaction was complete, we exited the warehouse, accompanied by a send-off.

“We’ve also included weapon manuals and instructions in there. Additionally, we packed some repair tools. Make sure to conduct a test firing. If there’s any issue, contact us immediately. We’ll exchange it right away.”

“Oh, you’re even providing after-sales service? I thought you’d just sell them and be done with it.”

“It’s only natural. If we mess up, customer complaints might come in the form of lead bullets. On-site, no less. Haha!”

Hearing Armas’ words, we chuckled quietly among ourselves.

Trucks loaded with weapons drove out of the harbor. The boss, gripping the steering wheel, wiped the sweat off his forehead.

“I’m glad everything went smoothly. But, boss.”

“Yeah?”

“Why do you need heavy weaponry? Mortars and missiles, no less.”

When the boss, puzzled, pressed for answers, I crossed my arms and repeated what I had said earlier.

“I told you. They’re for hunting beasts. You wouldn’t know since you’re not an awakened one, but when hunting mid-tier beasts like Kranos or Crawltide Nests, swinging swords alone isn’t enough. Their sizes are massive.”

“Hmm… I see. Got it.”

Seeing the boss flustered, I realized I might have made an excessive demand.

Next time, I should consider the level of understanding of the people around me before giving instructions.

Initially, I had planned to request an aircraft as well.

Judging by his reaction, that seemed out of the question.

“This is something we’ll handle on our end.”

“How about a glider?”

After successfully concluding the arms deal, the Violets in the central district spent the next three days sorting through the weapons stored in their inventory, testing them out, and evaluating whether they could replicate them.

Of course, organizing weapons wasn’t the only task assigned to the central district Violets.

They also had daily duties they performed diligently without fail.

Surveillance.

“What are Lucian’s group up to these days?”

“Lucian’s gaming. Levi is maintaining his crossbow, and Granite is sleeping.”

Violet No. 5, receiving a report from the dormitory surveillance team, typed on her laptop, recording the day’s activities.

The Violets stationed outside constantly rotated shifts, surveilling friends and people around them. At this very moment, Violets were discreetly watching over friends to ensure their safety.

Although Irene and Daphne were aware of being watched over, they didn’t know we were dedicating ourselves to 24/7 surveillance and protection.

“Kalia went to visit her uncle in the hospital.”

“I’m eating ice cream with Daphne right now! Coconut flavor is great!”

“Hey! You’re supposed to observe, not hang out!”

“Irene’s location confirmed. She stopped by the bank and is now in a taxi heading to her family’s home.”

In addition to these three, there were plenty of other surveillance targets and locations.

“The boss is in the office eating takeout with the staff. It’s fried rice.”

“Crosell showed up to the student council as if nothing happened. Shame we couldn’t kill him last time.”

“This is near the Inspectorate Bureau. No sign of the chancellor. Do they even come to work?”

“What’s the instructor doing at their desk?”

As Violets from different locations chattered in real time, we gathered information and checked the situation. Although no anomalies had occurred since we began surveillance, we continued just in case.

“122, you’re assigned to Irene, right? Why aren’t you reporting?”

“There’s nothing to see. The penthouse windows are coated with reflective film.”

When No. 5 pushed for an answer, 122 put down her binoculars and grumbled. Being stuck looking up at a building dozens of stories tall was inconvenient enough, and now there wasn’t even anything visible.

“Get back to work.”

Scolded, 122 raised her binoculars again. Small bird-sized objects flitted around the building.

“Drones? Why are they flying around like that?”

I tilted my head.

The drones buzzed around the windows.

Then, the penthouse’s glass shattered, and someone burst out from inside. Surprised, 122’s eyes widened.

“It’s Irene! Why?”

“Ahh! Our friend’s trying to kill herself!”

The moment Irene threw herself into the air from dozens of stories high, the penthouse exploded.

“…Emergency!”

122, her mind blank, shouted in shock, her voice echoing throughout the Violet Network.

“Emergency situation! Security team, assemble!”

“Vehicle team, move to the site!”

Our friend was under attack.

It was terrorism!

Startled, we quickly focused on the incoming situation.

Clones began materializing one by one.

We didn’t know what was happening, but one thing was certain—we would protect her!