What Do You Mean I'm The Captain Of A Yandere Mercenary Company? Chapter 857: Sneak That Turtle In

Settling back into the chair, I crossed my legs, focusing on Kaito, whose amusement had clearly waned.

"So... I suppose we can begin with your plan?"

He scowled. "Not so fast. I need to confirm if the creature is with you."

I gestured slightly, indicating he was still overlooking a crucial detail if he wished to discuss the matter further.

Though he frowned, Kaito didn't protest. He retrieved one of the Credit Chips he'd placed before me earlier, reinserted it into his personal terminal, and then pulled it out again.

Without a word, I took the chip and connected it to my Codex. After watching my Credit balance increase by a hundred million, I detached it and nodded at him.

"Yes, the creature is indeed aboard my ship."

Kaito exhaled slowly. "I see... I assume you won't tell me how you managed to conceal it from the investigators, and I won't ask. Instead, I'll outline my plan to take down that woman."

He signaled a nearby secretary, who then used her personal terminal to project a screen before her.

The screen once again displayed the woman Kaito intended to undermine. He gestured towards it. "As I mentioned, this woman framed you to take the fall for unleashing that creature on the station. Her goal was to use that incident to eliminate me by making my company appear incompetent. Therefore, it's in both our best interests to collaborate and deal with her. This way, you won't be implicated in a crime you didn't commit, and you'll be compensated."

I mused, "Yes, I recall. What I need to know now is what you expect me to do to assist you in this endeavor?"

The display shifted to show what appeared to be a security compound.

"This is one of the outposts she established for her operations. Weapons, equipment, personnel – everything is housed there under her tightest security. I want you to release the creature within that compound. The narrative will be that the creature escaped from their facility, leading everyone to believe they were responsible for bringing it here, thus completely ruining their standing on this station."

I raised an eyebrow. "You want me... to somehow infiltrate that location with the creature? Do you even grasp its size?"

"That's precisely why I'm leaving the 'how' to you. Your method is irrelevant, as long as you make it happen. Success means payment. Failure... well, let's just say you'll be publicly declared my adversary, and a bounty will be placed on your head."

It wasn't that I was unwilling to help, but he was making the task incredibly difficult. How was I supposed to sneak a car-sized turtle, which would gladly chomp my face off if I got too close, into a fortified compound?

I frowned. "You truly have no plan for how to accomplish this?"

He pointed a finger at me. "My original strategy was to intercept the smuggler, expose their illicit activities involving the creature, and seize their trade logs as evidence to incriminate her. Clearly, that plan is defunct due to your involvement, so this is the next best course of action I could devise. If you have a superior idea, I'm all ears."

Turning back to the screen, I inquired, "Do you possess the facility's maps or blueprints for me to review?"

The secretary adeptly manipulated the screen, causing it to float towards the table. It transformed into a map, followed by a three-dimensional projection of the location.

"We've mapped the area ourselves as accurately as possible, but this information is solely derived from external scans, with no internal data. Please utilize it if it proves helpful."

I scrutinized the location, examining its layout in search of any advantageous details.

The site resembled a military base, enclosed by four walls, encompassing a large compound dotted with various structures. At its core stood a tall tower, presumably the central command for this particular facility.

Judging by the projection alone, the location appeared exceptionally well-fortified, with a single entry and exit point for personnel movement.

I noted guard towers, what seemed to be laser fences, and, based on the projection, a substantial number of guards patrolling the perimeter.

If this were a standard Mercenary operation, and not one involving individuals with access to three Psionics, one Sage, a former special forces soldier and Pirate Lord, an engineer capable of fabricating almost any machine, and an eldritch entity... I doubted they could succeed without detection.

Looking back at him, I asked, "Alright... So, your primary objective is to ensure that woman is implicated in some catastrophic event, thereby stripping her of the contract, allowing you to automatically be granted the security contract for this Pleasure Station, correct?"

He gave a nod. "That is correct."

"I will confer with my crew, and we shall determine if a resolution can be reached. So, what sum are you prepared to offer for this endeavor?"

"As previously stated: three hundred million Credits, as per our arrangement."

In truth, I was tempted to demand more at this juncture, but prudence dictated that further information was necessary before succumbing to avarice.

"Very well... I shall endeavor to gather additional intelligence on this assignment, and should circumstances warrant, I will inform you if any price adjustments become necessary."

"Your agreement is to this price, or there is no deal. Once you depart this establishment, further negotiations are precluded, and this discussion shall be considered null and void. Do you comprehend?"

It seemed I had no choice but to accept the terms offered.

"Understood. My sole purpose in visiting was to secure compensation for the baseless arrest. My subsequent actions concerning the creature and its associated company are my prerogative, and in exchange, you will make a substantial contribution of three hundred million Credits as an investment into my Mercenary Company. Are you satisfied?"

"Indeed. I shall furnish you with all available intelligence pertaining to them. Now, depart my presence."

Upon rising, two of the attending secretaries promptly positioned themselves at my sides, ostensibly to escort me toward the elevator.

I offered no resistance, proceeding out of the official's office. He then proceeded to draw the secretary who had nearly decapitated herself into his lap, allowing her to mount him.

I caught a fleeting glimpse as she lifted her skirt, revealing nothing beneath, before settling back onto his lap, her head thrown back in an expression of ecstasy as the elevator doors slid shut.

Frankly, I was not taken aback, and therefore, did not create a scene.

After all, I once witnessed a similar display where an individual's bodyguard began performing oral favors in the middle of our discussion...

The two women guided me to the ground floor, where I was unceremoniously ejected from the building before the doors sealed shut behind me.

How utterly uncivilized...

My gaze swept across the surroundings. I had not observed the exterior upon my arrival due to the hood obscuring my vision.

In stark contrast to other Pleasure Stations I had frequented, this establishment appeared to be designed as a tropical sanctuary.

The patrons were predominantly attired in swimwear, with numerous bodies of water interspersed throughout the locale.

Rather than traversing pedestrian walkways, individuals could simply drift along a meandering river that paralleled the paths, facilitating their transit.

Water features, including fountains and slides, were abundant, imbuing the setting with the ambiance of a grand water park.

Establishments such as floating bars and casinos were also present, with guests leisurely drifting on the water before these venues.

The only discordant elements were the various commercial and residential structures scattered throughout the landscape. Nevertheless, it seemed to have no bearing on the general populace, who continued their daily routines unperturbed.

I must admit... I am now tempted to indulge in a swim here with my companions.

"Hm... You have concluded your business?" A voice inquired from the periphery.

Turning, I recognized the police officer from earlier, stationed near the building's entrance with his arms crossed.

He had, in fact, awaited my emergence.

"Come along. I shall escort you back to your vessel. It is unlikely you could recall the route after having your head covered, after all."

Oh my, how considerate.

Hmm... I was about to remark on the unexpected kindness encountered here, but then I recalled that we were within the Inner Colonies.

I shall gratefully accept your offer then~