The Black Market Chapter 108 - Zero in Comatose State

Cale arrived at the academy after more than an hour by using a secret tunnel. After stepping out of the hummer, he heard the seemingly endless firing of energy bullets from the academy's side. 

He dashed towards the academy's wall and was greeted by the sight of several dead guards. Some injured guards were also carried by their comrades towards the clinic.

He then saw Demetrio's dark look as he ordered the guards. The latter merely noticed Cale's presence after hearing someone's footsteps. Demetrio's expression turned solemn as he bowed towards Cale.

"My lord."

Cale nodded his head calmly and spoke in a questioning tone.

"Demetrio, what happened here? And who are those men?"

Demetrio gritted his teeth and clenched his fist as he spoke with anger.

"My lord, we suspect that those men are from the Marchand Family. And they are in possession of Energy Rifles, low-grade bionic armors, and they also brought missiles with them. With this, we can say that the demi-humans planned this assault."

Cale turned cold after hearing Demetrio's report. 

'It looks like the demi-humans wanted to test our power. Now that they know about our strength, they would be warier against us. Now, I'm not sure how much time we have left before they strike.' 

"And..." Demetrio spoke with a bit of hesitation as he glanced at Cale who was deep in his thoughts.

Cale turned to look at Demetrio and saw his conflicted look. He was confused after seeing the latter's expression.

"Speak your mind."

Demetrio recounted everything that happened before Cale arrived. He told Cale about how Zero dashed towards the enemy lines just to destroy their missiles. He also told Cale about the fate of Zero after he had destroyed the Marchand Family's missiles.

Cale nodded his head and went towards the clinic. He was worried about Zero, although he trusted the old drunkard, according to Demetrio, Zero's condition was not that good.

He arrived at the clinic and saw several men waiting solemnly. A few dozen injured men were also there waiting to be checked. 

Cale did not think twice and bought a few dozen Heavenly Spring Water for his injured men. Although it cost him several hundred thousand Black Coins, Cale did not frown.

After drinking the Heavenly Spring Water, all the injured guards' injuries healed miraculously. Although some deep wounds still had scabs, at least they were now safe from death.

"Thank you, my lord." 

All of them spoke reverently as they gaze at the stoic expression of Cale. The latter nodded at the guards before he glanced at Kenji and Leonhart who was worriedly pacing around.

Inside the clinic.

An old man with wrinkled facial features was solemnly looking at the one-armed man lying on the bed. He was able to save him, but there were no signs of him waking up.

"Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock!"

He heard the knocking of the door which made him frown deeper, but after sensing who was outside, his expression changed. He hurriedly opened the door and saw a man with a silver wolf mask looking at him with a detached look. The old man may not fear anyone, but this was the man he respects the most. 

"My lord, come inside." The old man spoke respectfully. Cale nodded his head and went inside the clinic. On the bed, he saw the one-armed Zero breathing slowly. 

"Old man Bu, how is he?" Cale did not turn around and was still looking at the unconscious Zero.

* Bu Fang (Human)

- Bu Fang was a renowned alchemist and doctor in his previous world. Aside from his alchemy and healing abilities, he was also known for his unparalleled strength. But due to his eccentric nature, he lived his life alone and enjoyed peace.

Old man Bu shook his head bitterly.

"I was only able to get him back to life, but he is still in a comatose state. And if ever he awakens, his strength might regress by one or two ranks."

Cale sighed with sorrow. But he knew that there was still a way of saving Zero. He still had 'The Black Market'!

"Old man Bu, you take care of Zero. I will make you a much bigger clinic and hire several good doctors to serve under you. Just make sure that Zero lives. And this is for the injured soldiers who will come here later." Cale bought a big jar of Heavenly Spring Water which was equivalent to a hundred glass. Although it cost him another one hundred thousand Black Coins, he did not hesitate in purchasing it.

"I will do my best, my lord." Old man Bu bowed his head respectfully.

Cale nodded his head and stepped out of the room. He told everyone that Zero was still alive, and he also told them that he was in a comatose state. Everyone turned silent, but they were still somewhat happy after hearing that Zero was still alive.

In more than ten minutes, Brogen and Atlas together with several strong fighters arrived inside the academy. They saw several injured guards being sent towards the clinic. 

"My lord, we have arrived."

Cale waved his right hand and signaled his men to stand at ease. 

"Brogen, Atlas, I want the both of you to follow the escaping Marchand Family. Don't let your presence be known. We must at the very least learn where their base is so that we can check their movements and prevent similar things from happening."

Brogen and Atlas saluted snappily while speaking in unison.

"Yes, my lord!"

"Kenji, Leonhart, call Demetrio and tell him to come here."

Kenji took out his phone and dialed Demetrio's number.

He relayed Cale's order and told Demetrio that his presence was needed.

In a little more than ten minutes, a sweaty Demetrio arrived near the clinic. He saw Cale's stoic expression and bowed respectfully at him.

Caleglanced seriously at the headmaster and spoke in an emotionless voice.

"Demetrio, hasten the students' training. After this even, I know for sure that we don't have much time left."

"Consider it done, my lord."

Demetrio answered confidently.

'It seems like I need to use force now. I'm sorry, but this is for Earth.' Cale solemnly thought to himself.

Chapter end