Chapter 234 233: Heist
[Have you ever thought of robbing a bank?]
Corey, at first, thought he heard it wrong. But when he heard the same question spoken by Divine's unmistakable voice, Corey knew he was not hearing things.
What was Divine up to this time around?
"What do you want?
Corey asked with his voice containing a tinge of curiosity.
[I have a way for you to cure your damaged mana veins.]
Divine said, and Corey's expression changed slightly.
'How did he know?'
Although Corey knew that Divine was a person with so many secrets, he didn't expect Divine to know what exact injury he had.
He could not remember a time when Divine ever had the opportunity to inspect his body thoroughly.
'Another ability of Divine?'
lightsΝοvel.cοm "How can I cure my mana veins?"
Deciding to put away his curiosity, Corey asked calmly.
[What sort of reaction is that?]
[I thought you'd be jumping around like a little girl while begging me to tell you how to cure your mana veins.]
Corey remained silent and just looked at his U-Watch indifferently.
A soft click of the tongue resounded from Corey's U-Watch, and with a tone that contained a tinge of frustration, Divine spoke:
[Well, when I asked you if you've ever thought of robbing of robbing a bank. I was serious.]
Corey furrowed his brows in confusion.
As far as Corey knew, there was no bank in The Underworld for them to rob. So, Divine's words made no sense… Unless…
His eyes narrowed as he thought of something.
"What exactly do you mean?"
A chuckle resounded from his U-Watch, and Corey could imagine Divine grinning.
[I'm sure you have an inkling of what I mean.]
Corey raised his brows.
[Anyway, I want the two of us to rob the Emporium.]
BOOM!
It was like fireworks went off in Corey's mind the instant he heard Divine's words. Although he already guessed that Divine probably meant something else rather than 'bank,' it was still shocking to Corey that Divine would decide to do something as crazy as robbing the Underworld Emporium.
One must know that the Underworld Emporium was one of the most dangerous and guarded places in the Underworld.
Countless tier 4s and above could be located in the Emporium. Not only that, the Emporium had numerous cameras and other security measures.
It was suicide for Divine to ever think of robbing such a place, and Corey could not help but wonder what gave Divine the confidence to have such thoughts.
'Was it because of his Vanishing Ring?'
Corey thought, but then he shook his head. Although the Vanishing Ring could hide Divine's presence from him, he was just a tier 1.
Who knows what sort of perception mystic beings possessed?
"You're mental."
[Hahahahaha! You wouldn't be the first person to say such a thing. Hahahaha!]
Corey shook his head, and a contemplative light appeared in his eyes for a few seconds.
"What gives you the assurance that you'll succeed and survive?"
[I take it that you've accepted my request?]
Divine questioned, but Corey remained silent.
[Whatever. Of course, I don't plan on committing a suicidal act. I value my life more than you think.]
Corey's eyes flickered.
[The reason I dared to propose such an idea is because of The Clown.]
[I don't know why. But, in three days, The Clown will meet with every single tier 4 and above Underworld official.]
Corey's expression changed slightly.
[So, that means the Underworld Emporium would be devoid of mystic Underworld officials.]
[Because of this, the leaders of the Underworld Emporium have restricted the entry of tier 4s and above into the Emporium.]
[Basically, there wouldn't be a single mystical being in the Emporium. Only tier 3s and below.]
[Although, that does not mean we can kill anybody in the Emporium. The instant we do, the mystic Underworld officials would be alerted and would teleport to the Emporium immediately.]
[If that happens, we'll have no choice but to run far away from the Underworld.]
Corey's eyes widened, and with trembling hands, he spoke:
"Y- You can escape the Underworld?"
[Huh? Of course not. What I meant was that we'd have no choice but to die if they're alerted of our presence.]
Corey released a disappointed sigh, and Divine, hearing that, chuckled.
[Don't worry, kid. Your captain does not like staying in the Underworld also.]
Corey's eyes flickered, and although he knew what Divine was implying, he said nothing.
Speaking about certain things over the U-Watch was dangerous.
"By the way, apart from the medicinal herb in the Emporium, what else do I get?"
[Anything you're able to take.]
Corey nodded.
[Though, I want you to give our teammates anything you know that would be useful to them but not to you.]
"Sure."
Corey did not have a problem with that, so he readily agreed.
Speaking of teammates…
"Is it only the two of us that's participating in this heist?"
[Uhh… Yeah.]
Hearing Divine's dodgy tone, Corey raised his brows. "Why?" He simply asked.
[Well, I told Dave to check the success rate of this heist. And according to him, the success rate is the highest when it's just the two of us.]
Corey furrowed his brows slightly as he remembered the seer.
'Didn't he say he couldn't see my fate?'
Corey wondered but decided not to think too much about it. He didn't understand so much about Fate, and he didn't have the time to learn about it at the moment. Nor did he think it should be one of his top priorities at the moment.
His mind went back to the current situation, and Corey couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation. Robbing the Underworld Emporium during a rare moment when the tier 4 and above officials would be away was a daring proposition, and Corey wasn't entirely convinced it was feasible.
He decided to voice his concerns. "Divine, how do you plan to pull off this heist? What's the strategy?"
[Great, you're starting to ask the right questions,] Divine replied. [First, we need to gather intelligence about the Emporium, its layout, and its security measures.]
[Although I know a lot about the Emporium, to be on the safe side, I'll gather more info. I've got some contacts who can provide us with that information.]
Corey nodded in agreement. "And once we have that information, what's the next step?"
[We'll need disguises and a way to bypass security cameras and alarms. The Clown's meeting should create a temporary vulnerability, but we can't rely on that alone. I'll also have to call in some favors to create a distraction elsewhere in the Underworld, so all eyes won't be on the Emporium.]
The plan was coming together, and Corey could feel the weight of the mission ahead.
As Corey and Divine continued to discuss their plan, the details began to solidify. Divine tasked Corey with procuring items that would be useful for them in the heist. Divine promised to handle the more intricate aspects of the heist, including gathering information, creating diversions, and obtaining the disguises they would need.
Over the next three days, they meticulously prepared, each step of their plan inching closer to realization. Corey couldn't deny the thrill of the impending adventure, but he was also aware of the gravity of their mission. Robbing the Underworld Emporium was an act that could change the course of their lives forever, for better or for worse.
As the day of the heist arrived, Corey couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Divine was hiding, what other abilities he possessed, and what motivated him to take such risks. However, one thing was certain - Corey was about to embark on an incredible journey, one that would test his skills, his courage, and his trust in Divine.
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