Mystery Box

Chapter 33

On the table, there were several documents neatly arranged but scattered randomly. Naturally, these documents didn't come as much of a shock to Alex, but the first thing he saw on the very top of the papers was a photograph of one of the people he despised so much.

The photo was none other than Baka's picture, and it was still a formal portrait of him. Curious, Alex then went through each piece of paper to take a look. After scanning several documents in such a short time, he was even more shocked. The reason was that these files contained information about all the important people in the city, including several managers who were of a slightly lower level.

Alex even found the bio of the woman who sold him the car after several searches in a nearby cupboard. The most surprising thing about this data was not just how complete the personal information of these people was, but there was even a flash drive that stored phone files and files of both legal and illegal activities done by these individuals. All of this sensitive information had been obtained through very careful wiretapping and reconnaissance.

Alex couldn't help but feel astonished. "It seems that the gangsters in this world are not as simple as I thought," said Alex, feeling a little overwhelmed.

But even so, Alex also found that there were some people whose data was incomplete, possibly because these individuals had good privacy security or they were not the primary targets of this investigation.

As Alex looked through Baka's files, he couldn't help but smile. He had meticulously digested all the information about the other party. Unexpectedly, apart from Baka's involvement in various illegal activities, he also had quite an intimate relationship with the gang that had betrayed Alex before.

"No wonder he always targets me. At first, I was a bit unsure of how to get revenge on him in a subtle manner, but who would have thought that all this information would fall into my lap!" Alex said with a sense of satisfaction.

After that, Alex was no longer preoccupied with the various random files; he didn't care much about those papers. In fact, Alex was a little grateful, as this data would help him choose a suitable ally and stay away from some bad people in the future.

Alex searched further and found several stacks of banknotes still in plastic wraps. There was also a pile of gold that would have made the past Alex ecstatic.

"Why do they put these things so carelessly? Do they have an excess of money?" Alex wondered.

After careful calculation, the stack of money amounted to at least a hundred million dollars. Alex felt a bit overwhelmed when he thought about this vast sum of money. Although the pile of money wasn't excessively large, it still made up a cube of approximately one cubic meter in size.

Next, Alex weighed the neatly arranged gold and found it to be about five kilograms. Alex was stunned by the value of the gold. With this amount of money alone, he could retire comfortably and not worry about future financial troubles. He would no longer need to think about how to pay off the debt that was in his name.

As Alex continued exploring, he found no securities such as land titles or business papers. He didn't know why, but he didn't care much about it.

Besides that, Alex also found some illegal drugs, but he chose to ignore them. He had no interest in these substances, even though Russell's body previously had memories of him being in a state of addiction. Alex didn't want to become like that madman at all.

As Alex walked even further, he discovered several firearms and cold weapons. Excitedly, he hurriedly opened the boxes containing these weapons with great impatience. Inside, he found a variety of firearms, including tactical knives, pocket knives, pistols, rifles, and assault rifles.

Without hesitation, Alex selected one of each weapon and gathered the corresponding ammunition. He then moved to an empty area and created a barrier filament for himself. Alex also quickly crafted several objects to serve as targets before stepping back and preparing to shoot.

Squinting his eyes, Alex raised the gun and managed to hold it steadily with just one hand, minimizing vibrations. He took a casual and measured breath before finally getting ready and deciding to pull the trigger.

"Bang!"

The bullet rapidly traveled after the sound of the explosion, hitting the target accurately. Alex couldn't help but feel a little proud of his shooting skills.

"Hahahah, it seems that this body is still in good shape and not rusty!" Alex acknowledged that his accuracy in shooting was not the result of his hard work but the skills he inherited from Russel.

Lost in the excitement, Alex continued to play with the gun, losing track of time. Eventually, he cleared the shooting range back to its original state before returning to the desk in the room.

Alex was highly satisfied with his harvest this time. He couldn't help but think about the brown bear's words when he asked Alex to negotiate his life.

"Hmm, indeed, these things are very good, but it still doesn't seem like enough for a negotiation offer," said Alex, sneering at the brown bear.

Alex looked at the mess in front of him and couldn't help but feel a little flustered. He was unsure whether to build a house or a barn, but what was clear was that he felt very uncomfortable with these random things scattered on the floor. Alex was also reluctant to put them in the static space because these items wouldn't decay.

With this in mind, Alex searched for a place wide enough to create a warehouse made of stone. Fortunately, he could easily do this by commanding everything in space with a single thought.

However, even though it was a convenient ability, it wasn't flawless. After creating a room with a size of 30 cubic meters, Alex's head started to feel dizzy. Feeling mentally tired, Alex decided to tidy up the items manually instead. After all, these items weren't heavy, and Alex's physique had improved a lot recently due to the dew of life and the things the chests carried.

When Alex was almost done packing, he suddenly found a small safe that seemed unremarkable at first glance. However, when Alex picked it up, the safe turned out to be surprisingly heavy, stunning Alex. He had no idea what exactly was stored in this safe, but considering how precious money and gold were haphazardly placed, there must be something very valuable inside.

With that thought in mind, Alex continued to arrange things, leaving only the black safe behind. He looked at the safe, but it didn't seem to have any special features. The safe was a cube with a width of one hundred cubic centimeters, equipped with a locking dial and a silver handle.

Then Alex scanned the vault with his divine sense, allowing him to see the structure of the safe and its contents.

Inside the safe, he discovered another wooden box that Alex couldn't identify. He attempted to unlock the safe, but despite understanding its structure, he had no idea how to open it. Frustrated, he left the room and searched for ways to open a safe when the password was forgotten. Alex also decided to learn how thieves in this world typically break into safes.

After watching numerous videos and reading various articles, Alex finally felt confident that he could open the safe. He rushed back to the space ring and began practicing what he had learned, using his divine sense to assist him. Within an hour, Alex successfully hacked into the safe.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment and pride, Alex wiped the sweat from his forehead. He quickly opened the safe door, eager to see what was inside.

After discovering the box with his conscious sense, Alex was able to see a glossy red box with some antique carvings on it. It wasn't very big, but it piqued his curiosity.

Carefully, Alex opened the wooden box, and to his delight, it wasn't tight or stuck. The box was well-maintained over the years, and as he opened it, he heard a faint creaking sound.

Inside the box, Alex found an antique flintlock pistol along with various accessories. The pistol's exterior had a captivating charm that slightly intoxicated him. The black iron casing, brown wood, bronze details, and simple carvings all came together to create a unique and alluring design. Alex couldn't help but fall in love with the pistol, and he felt a strange affinity for this old gun.

Setting the box aside, Alex carefully took hold of the brown gun, admiring its craftsmanship. The color may not be too flashy, and it didn't have an abundance of carvings, but the overall combination of elements made it truly special and captivating.

Alex gazed at the old flintlock pistol for quite a while, completely enamored by its appearance and historical charm. After his fascination settled, he noticed several items beside the pistol. There was a gunpowder pouch made of leather, along with a measuring tool hanging from the end. The bullet pouch contained round bullets. Additionally, he found small rags, flint, thrust sticks, and various other accessories.

Filled with excitement, Alex swiftly loaded the pistol with ammunition, following the memory he had about its operation.

As he played around with the antique firearm, Alex couldn't contain his joy. Satisfied, he nodded contentedly as he observed his newfound possessions.

However, as he looked toward the city, a peculiar feeling washed over him. It seemed as if he had something important to ask, but the thought slipped from his mind.

Intrigued, Alex decided to scan the safe again just to make sure everything was in order. Yet, the moment his divine sense touched the surface of the box, a jolt of surprise surged through him.

Alex realized that he couldn't scan the contents of this particular box with his divine sense, unlike the other items he had encountered. It was as if something was blocking his consciousness from penetrating it.

Initially, he hadn't given this much thought, as his primary focus was on discovering the contents of the safe. However, now that he was aware of this anomaly, curiosity surged within him.

"Could there be a mysterious surprise inside this box?" Alex pondered excitedly. He understood that it was exceedingly rare for individuals to possess divine sense, and even rarer to encounter something that could block it.

With an enthusiastic and cautious demeanor, Alex attentively observed the box, eager to uncover the secrets it held within.