"Ahh… What?"
Everyone was confused for a moment as they heard Kai's words.
After all, they were too focused on the death of the guard and the dangerous situation where they could be detected by the Sentinel…
This time, however, they were able to calmly think about what had happened. The rifle, having no bullets, was definitely crucial information!
Wallace paused for a moment as he processed this, before his eyes lit up. "You mean… they don't have real weapons?"
Kai nodded. "Exactly. And we do. Three revolvers, real ammunition. Plus, I can generate more with my Weapon Gift Pack. That means we're stronger than they are, if we play this right."
Claire's lips parted as she realized what Kai wanted to happen.
Kai then smiled as he looked at them all.
"Should we take over this shelter?"
As expected, they also reached this conclusion, considering how unlikable those three leaders were.
"So… Haven‑45 isn't as secure as they pretend. Since even the person guarding five people does not have a real gun… Then, maybe… this is possible." Claire muttered.
It didn't take them long before they knew what they had to do.
Their eyes were filled with resolve to take over the shelter!
Although they were all Level 1 and knew how tough the others could be, they felt that with five of them working together, they could actually succeed.
Kai could supply them with weapons.
Wallace's Iron Stamina and Claire's incredible Physical Strength would also give them an advantage.
Ralph's Sharpshooter Focus Talent would then ensure that their revolvers would not go to waste!
As for Victor's Mechanic Talent… Well, it would definitely be useful someday, especially with the development of the shelter once they conquer the place.
After all, they knew that they did not have to fight everyone in Haven-45. They just need to target the three leaders who plotted against them!
Once those three were eliminated and they controlled the access to the gold liquid, then this should be possible.
"Still, we know that the gold liquid strengthens these people. You saw how that guard managed to stay alive for a long time even after his air was cut off. We can't be complacent. If we need to use the guns, don't hesitate," Kai said.
Since everyone had agreed with the plan, Kai wasted no time. He produced three more Gift Packs, the glowing notifications appearing before their eyes.
[ Weapon Gift Pack (Basic)
Contents: revolver with six bullets, holster, extra ammo, hatchet. ]
Victor and Ralph received their weapons at last.
Kai handed Ralph two revolvers, knowing his Sharpshooter Focus Talent would allow him to be better than anyone else.
Victor, however, was just hoping that he wouldn't hurt his friends instead. He knew that he had to be careful using this.
Just like that, they strapped on their holsters, checked the chambers, and made sure their hatchets were within reach.
Still, the cold steel gave them a sense of security they hadn't felt before.
"I feel better with these weapons with me." Ralph muttered.
Kai smiled as he didn't stop.
He pulled out more Gift Packs, one after another, ignoring the curious looks from the others. They had assumed the packs were limited, but Kai kept producing them. None of them asked how. At this point, it was enough to know he could.
[ Food Gift Pack (Basic)
Contents: canned goods, instant noodles, granola bars, tea bags, mayonnaise. ] x5
[ Water Gift Pack (Basic)
Contents: water filter, filled bottles, purification tablets, collapsible bucket. ] x5
Kai set the supplies down. "First, we eat properly and drink clean water. We can't fight if we're starving."
They nodded, grateful for the sudden abundance. The taste of granola bars and canned goods was far better than bitter leaves and roasted nuts. The filtered water washed away the grime in their throats, restoring a sense of humanity.
Then Kai produced another set.
[ Stealth Gift Pack (Basic)
Contents: camouflage suit, night vision goggles, silencer, smoke grenade. ] x5
"Just in case we're in trouble, keep a smoke grenade ready," Kai instructed. Each of them tucked one away.
Finally, Kai summoned several transport packs.
[ Transport Gift Pack (Basic)
Contents: folding bicycle, helmet, lock, repair kit. ]
He wasn't interested in the bicycles.
"Helmets," he said firmly. "Protect your heads. We can't afford injuries."
Their eyes lit up after seeing this.
They strapped on the helmets, adjusting the fit until they were snug.
"Whew… This feels good." Claire commented as she always felt that the dangling wires or cement above their heads in the underground shelter would fall off at any time.
The rest of the items, the bicycles, locks, and repair kits, were left behind. They couldn't store them in their inventory, so they hid them among the garbage, burying them beneath twisted scrap.
If they survived, they could retrieve them later.
The entire process took nearly an hour... By the end, the group was transformed.
They had revolvers at their sides, hatchets strapped to their belts, helmets on their heads, and camouflage suits covering their bodies.
They looked less like frightened recruits and more like a unit preparing for war!
Kai studied them with satisfaction. All of this was only possible with his talent!
"Now we're ready."
Together, they moved back toward Haven‑45…
This time, they weren't returning as clueless survivors… they were returning as challengers, ready to topple Haven‑45's incompetent leaders!