Admiral, Your Wife Is Gone ABO - Chapter 20

Luo Le followed the path downward until he reached a lower-lying area.

He glanced up at the wall, mentally estimating its height.

Several large, stacked stones lay against the wall, making it easy to climb over.

He walked over, took a running start, leaped, grabbed the wall, flipped over, and landed perfectly.

He stood up and brushed nonexistent dust from his clothes.

Did they think I’d be helpless without their help?

Hey? Brother Le?!

Feng Cheng?

Luo Le looked up to see Feng Cheng followed by three others.

He straightened up, frowning at the group. What are you doing here?

Feng Cheng gestured to the people behind him.

They said there was a way out, so I thought I’d come explore. What about you, Brother Le?

Luo Le watched Feng Cheng scratch his head, looking slightly embarrassed. He was about to explain when he noticed the three Alphas behind Feng Cheng tilting their heads, staring at him.

Feng Cheng, who’s this? You didn’t introduce us.

Damn, Feng Cheng, you actually know such a gorgeous Omega!

Their gazes were blatant, filled with scrutiny and curiosity.

Luo Le frowned slightly. He didn’t like being stared at like that.

Feng Cheng noticed them and quickly turned to warn his friends, Don’t say anything stupid.

Then he looked back at Luo Le, Brother Le, where are you headed?

Luo Le turned slightly. Just taking a stroll.

A stroll? Brother Le, let me come with you.

Luo Le glanced at the three people behind Feng Cheng and shook his head. No need.

He was going to buy a mecha, and with Feng Cheng’s impulsive nature, he might insist on paying.

Feng Cheng stepped forward, trying to sell himself.

You should! Planet 5 isn’t very safe, and if any veterans see us, we can cover for you.

Luo Le stared at him intently, his expression serious. I said no.

As he spoke, he noticed a hurt look in Feng Cheng’s eyes and caught the expressions of his three friends out of the corner of his eye.

Was he being too harsh?

Just as he was about to soften his tone, he saw Feng Cheng looking at him with nonchalance, a smile playing on his lips.

Alright then, Brother Le. Just call me if you need anything, and I’ll be there right away! Oh, wait, no—better if you don’t need to call me at all.

Well, Brother Le, we’re off now, Feng Cheng said, pushing the other three backward as he spoke.

Luo Le waved goodbye.

The shop was located near the Military District but somewhat far from the city center, so it rarely saw more than a few customers a day.

When a customer finally arrived, the others wouldn’t dare compete for his attention.

How could he let this opportunity slip away?

Yet none of the displayed models caught the customer’s eye…

Suddenly, the young man remembered something he needed to confirm.

Yes, we do. Please take a seat here while I check.

Luo Le nodded and sat down.

The young man hurried downstairs and found the Shop Manager. Manager, I remember we have a top-tier C-class mecha in the warehouse, the one we acquired from the Military District earlier, right?

The Shop Manager scrolled through the light screen, found the entry, and frowned at him.

Yes, we have one. What’s wrong? Didn’t the customer like any of the models upstairs?

The young man chuckled nervously. Manager, you know those models upstairs are from years ago. Even though I can’t see the brand on the customer’s armor, it looks incredibly high-end. Naturally, he wouldn’t be interested in those.

The Shop Manager studied the mecha’s specifications on the screen and warned sternly, The mecha is still here, but even after repairs, it has significant issues. The main problem is its excessive drain on the pilot’s Mental Power. You need to make this clear to the customer. If something goes wrong, neither of us can afford the consequences.

The young man nodded. Since those other options were definitely out of reach, he had no choice but to take a gamble.

The Shop Manager tossed him a key. Warehouse key. Take him to see it.

The young man grinned and turned to head upstairs.

Watching the young man’s retreating figure, the Shop Manager shook his head. He thought the young man had misjudged the situation.

The customer wasn’t even wearing branded clothes—how could he possibly afford it? He was probably just browsing.

Still, it would be a good lesson for the young man.

As soon as they returned, the young man led Luo Le straight to the warehouse.

Though called a warehouse, it was actually just a small room containing only this one mecha, like a private booth.

Luo Le stepped inside and saw the mecha’s specifications displayed on the glass.

After reviewing them, he noticed the mecha’s parameters were approaching A-class levels.

He looked up. The mecha was painted red and green, yet somehow it exuded an inexplicably high-end aura.

Are you sure this is a C-class mecha? he asked, glancing suspiciously at the young man beside him.

The young man nodded solemnly. Yes, though its parameters are high, it’s definitely a C-class mecha. It’s been inspected by four or five different agencies.

There’s one thing I need to tell you upfront this mecha consumes an extraordinary amount of mental power. I strongly recommend you consider this carefully before purchasing.

Luo Le lowered his gaze in thought. Extraordinary mental power consumption? Why? Is it a deliberate design feature or a programming flaw?

The young man chuckled awkwardly. To be honest, I’m new here, so I don’t know the specifics. But aside from that, it’s in perfect working order and fully meets your requirements.

Luo Le looked up at the mecha, its black pupils as dark as night. As he stared, he felt a sudden, intense sensation in his heart, leaving him momentarily dazed.

Even though it was acquired from the Military District, our repair technicians are highly skilled. They’ve restored it to excellent condition and even made some improvements.

Acquired from the Military District?

The young man lowered his head sheepishly. Yes, but don’t worry, we’ve completely refurbished it and used the highest-quality paint.

Luo Le placed his hand against the glass wall, the mecha’s reflection mirrored in his faintly shimmering eyes.

Seeing this, the young man stepped forward and suggested, Would you like to take it for a test drive?

Luo Le nodded.