56: Black Hand Settlement

Buckle Family Camp, South Assembly Point.

Fang Yun, driving "thunder", followed Valentine's car through the camp roads and soon arrived at the assembly point.

On the way over, Fang Yun didn't encounter Toke.

Only after arriving at the assembly point did Fang Yun realize that Toke had set off before him and Valentine, and was already waiting for them there.

After successfully meeting up with Toke, the time was exactly 2:45 PM.

Karl stood beside his armored off-road vehicle and spoke to the family members through the temporary team communication channel.

"Family members, the time for revenge has come."

"No more words are needed."

"Let's go!"

In an instant, the temporary team communication channel was filled with the roars of the Bakker Family.

"Woohoo, lift off!"

"I have 40 people here, Nightwalker, can you insta-kill me?"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

"Just do it!"

"Go! Go! Go!"

Karl listened to the various roars in the communication channel and a smile appeared on his face.

Afterwards, Karl got into the armored off-road vehicle and began leading the Bakker Family towards the "Black Hand" settlement.

The enraged Bakker Family, one by one, roared and followed Karl.

Fang Yun, Toke, and Valentine were assigned to the First Assault Squad, and were the vanguard force within the squad.

Seeing Karl's off-road vehicle shoot forward like an arrow from a bow to lead the way, the three of Fang Yun didn't delay either, flooring the accelerator and following closely behind Karl's car.

...

Two hundred kilometers away from the Buckle Family Camp, the "Black Hand" settlement.

The stronghold of the "Black Hand" settlement was built upon a valley.

Now, in the heart of this valley and at the entrance, many people were rushing about busily, speeding up the construction of defensive fortifications.

A Nightwalker minor leader stood in the center of the area at the valley entrance, loudly giving commands:

"You two, put the concrete wall stakes in that position."

"You three, go and move a few ammunition boxes over there."

"One person, come and move this trash can with me."

"The boss said someone will attack us soon. If you want to live, work quickly!"

"Hurry, hurry, get moving!"

...

The Buckle Family convoy, lined up in a column, advanced towards the "Black Hand" camp.

As the convoy moved, it kicked up a large amount of dust, appearing imposing from a distance.

Fang Yun and the others driving in the first echelon naturally didn't have to worry about their vision being obscured by dust.

Valentine, Vavinia, Toke, and Fang Yun set up a temporary multi-person communication channel.

The four of them chatted in the communication channel while driving behind Karl.

Valentine said in a teasing tone:

"Fang Yun, how do you feel? Are you nervous?"

Fang Yun replied in an excited voice:

"Huh? Nervous? I'm not nervous at all right now!"

Toke chuckled:

"Hahaha, listening to your shaky voice, it doesn't sound like you're not nervous at all."

Fang Yun immediately retorted:

"That's because I'm incredibly excited right now, wishing I could immediately rush into the 'Black Hand' settlement's stronghold and kill until the sky turns dark!"

Valentine and Toke both laughed out loud upon hearing this.

Vavinia also let out a light chuckle.

In the communication channel, the slightly tense atmosphere from earlier was instantly swept away.

Listening to their laughter, Fang Yun's eyes rolled, and an idea came to mind:

"Hey? ♦"

"I have a good idea."

"How about we have a competition to see who kills the most Nightwalkers?"

Hearing Fang Yun's question, Valentine continued to chuckle twice, then suppressed his smile and began to think.

The sound in the communication channel disappeared for a while.

Valentine was the first to break the silence:

"There are quite a few Nightwalkers in the 'Black Hand' settlement. Normally, in this kind of battle, one shouldn't make such a bet."

"However, with you, Fang Yun, present, we should be able to easily defeat the 'Black Hand' settlement's defensive forces."

"So, comparing who kills the most isn't impossible."

"But, you should still pay attention to safety. After all, it wouldn't be good to capsize in a ditch."

Toke listened to Valentine's words and said calmly:

"Young people having passion is very good."

"But I'm already old, so I won't go crazy with you guys."

"I'll help provide cover for you. Be careful."

Vavinia also stated her decision:

"My marksmanship isn't as good as my brother's, so I'll also be responsible for cover."

After hearing the three people's replies, Fang Yun nodded and thought to himself:

"Hmm. Just as I thought."

"Deep down, Valentine has a fearless streak, but he usually doesn't show it."

"Toke, with his steady nature, is a bit like Viktor from the game 2077, so he wouldn't agree to my suggestion, but he will provide cover support."

"Vavinia, while her appearance suggests a cool older sister, her personality gives off a gentle and lovely feeling, so she also wouldn't take this bet."

"Tch, why do I feel like Vavinia is getting more and more appealing to me."

Fang Yun shook his head, casting aside the random thoughts in his mind, and said:

"Okay, if that's the case, then Valentine and I will have a competition."

"To be honest, Valentine, if you, Toke, and Vavinia were together, you might have a chance of beating me."

"But just you alone,..."

Fang Yun chuckled.

"Heh heh. Just you alone, it's impossible to beat me."

Valentine retorted slightly unconvinced:

"If you use your cyberware, I'm definitely no match for you. But, if we only compete in marksmanship, I don't think I'll necessarily lose to you."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yun laughed heartily, a hint of genuine competitive spirit ignited in his heart by Valentine's words.

Then, Fang Yun said with a definite tone:

"Alright. You've got guts. Then we'll compete in marksmanship."

"Except in necessary situations, I won't use any means other than firearms."

"The number of enemies killed will also only count those killed with firearms."

"If you win in the end, I'll give you a gun. If I win,... then you'll treat me to a big meal."

Valentine was silent for a moment, then also replied to Fang Yun with a definite tone:

"Okay. Let's do it."

Toke and Vavinia felt nothing was wrong with the conditions Fang Yun and Valentine agreed upon. They remained silent, effectively giving their tacit approval.