Chapter 7: Purchasing Equipment

After reviewing the information about the safe house, Karl immediately selected his service items.

First, he opted for a complete reinforcement of the house, requiring a full material replacement.

The walls, ceilings, and floors would all be made of 200mm thick alloy, replacing the original walls.

This is an aerospace material that weighs only one-third of steel but has ten times the strength of high-strength steel!

Using this material to create the safe house would seamlessly integrate with the apartment building where Karl lived, without any risk of structural overload.

The windows would be fitted with the best bulletproof glass available in the world.

Next, the ventilation system would be equipped with air filtration capabilities, ensuring that no harmful gases could infiltrate from the outside.

Finally, a complete surveillance system would be installed, providing comprehensive monitoring of both the interior and exterior of the house.

The doors would be replaced with heavy-duty security doors made from the same materials used in bank vaults, making them resistant to even small explosives.

In short, Karl's sole requirement was to transform his home into an impregnable fortress!

After selecting these options, Karl handed the tablet back to Harvey.

Upon reviewing it, Harvey couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise.

"A 120-square-meter apartment turned into a fortress!"

"With some weapons, it would be an impenetrable stronghold!"

Harvey murmured.

Hearing this, a glint flashed in Karl's eyes.

"Oh, do you have experience with fortifications?"

Harvey chuckled, "I used to be a mercenary abroad, so I'm quite knowledgeable about military equipment."

An idea sparked in Karl's mind.

He suddenly lowered his voice and asked Harvey, "Do you have any way to acquire firearms?"

This question made Harvey's expression turn serious.

In Country C, private ownership of firearms is prohibited.

"Mr. Karl, you should understand that, in principle, such items are not allowed for private possession."

"Are you afraid because you've encountered some dangerous enemies?"

Karl took advantage of the situation.

"Exactly! I've offended some tough characters who are quite ruthless, and they have guns."

"I was thinking, maybe I could get some firearms for self-defense. Otherwise, it's not feasible to just hide in my house and take the hits!"

Harvey chuckled, "Mr. Karl, I'm afraid I can't help you with that. We are a legitimate company."

However, from Harvey's eyes, Karl could see that he wasn't incapable of acquiring firearms; he simply didn't want to get involved in murky waters.

Karl took a deep breath.

Then he said to Harvey, "This safe house project will cost over 8 million. If I run into trouble later, it wouldn't reflect well on your company either."

He stared intently at Harvey, enunciating each word, "I just want a means of self-defense. If you can help me with this, I won't treat you poorly."

Harvey remained silent, furrowing his brow as he weighed the situation.

He certainly had connections.

However, he was unsure about Karl's background and didn't want to introduce him lightly.

"You should go home for now. While I can't help you, I can inquire about it. If I hear anything, I'll contact you."

Harvey was clearly indecisive.

But Karl didn't press too hard; firearms are indeed something to be cautious about.

He smiled, "Alright, I'll wait for your news."

"By the way, this matter is urgent. Please expedite the construction of the safe house."

Harvey replied, "We can complete it within half a month at most."

After discussing with Harvey, Karl signed the contract on the spot.

He also paid a deposit of 1 million.

As for the remaining balance, well, he chuckled—he'd never have the chance to pay it off.

After leaving Zhanlong Security Company, his housing issue was mostly resolved.

Next, Karl returned to his car and called a familiar acquaintance, Jack.

Jack operated a hunting ground in Haitian City.

He had leased several hundred acres in Xishan, filled with various harmless small animals for people to hunt for leisure.

He had many legally obtained bows, crossbows, and air guns.

Karl had visited a few times before, so he had Jack's contact information.

He called Jack to help him purchase a batch of equipment, offering to pay a premium.

Jack, being a businessman and knowing Karl might ask for favors in the future, readily agreed.

"Mr. Karl, why are you buying so much equipment? These are only for hunting or personal use. You can't use them to harm others!"

Jack asked with a smile, though there was a hint of caution in his tone.

After all, these items were being sold from his shop.

If Karl were to use them to harm someone, he could get into trouble.

Of course, anyone who could run a hunting ground in Haitian City had some background.

However, there was no need for them to take risks over a regular friend like Karl.

Karl chuckled, casually making up a reason, "You're overthinking it! I've arranged a hunting trip with some friends to an African wildlife park soon, so I need more gear!"

Jack exclaimed, "Wow, Mr. Karl knows how to have fun! But be careful; Africa has quite a few lions and hyenas!"

"Yes, yes. So, when can you have the equipment ready for me?"

"Oh, I have some ready right now. Just come by when you have time to pick it up."

Karl didn't waste any time and immediately drove to the Xishan hunting ground to make his purchases.

Time was extremely precious to him; he couldn't afford to waste a moment.

He bought five steel crossbows, three high-end compound bows, and three hundred arrows for both bows and crossbows.

Additionally, he purchased two top-quality hunting knives.

These were made from Damascus steel, incredibly tough and sharp—very difficult to damage unless used for extended periods against hard objects.

These tools would be excellent for self-defense (or for other purposes)!

All of these items filled his trunk to the brim.

Looking at the pile of equipment, Karl felt a strong sense of security wash over him.

He then drove all the gear back home.

Since everything was purchased through legitimate channels, and he had obtained a hunting license for recreational purposes, he wasn't worried about being questioned by the police.

By the time he returned home, it was already dusk.

Karl went out again and treated himself to a steak dinner alone.

Thinking about how he'd have to cook steaks himself in the future, he immediately ordered 10,000 various steaks from the restaurant.

The staff was stunned, thinking Karl might be a rival businessman trying to cause trouble.

Fortunately, the restaurant had good service and didn't confront him directly.

Later, the manager came over, inquiring about Karl's order, and accepted the deal.

However, the condition was cash payment to prevent any potential sabotage from rival businesses.

Karl readily agreed and paid over a million on the spot.

Such a generous gesture made the manager beam with joy, and he even threw in an additional 500 steaks for Karl.