"Gorsk also owns several coal mines. She made a fortune from just one thermal power station. The profits I made from the border market are no match for her."

"Hilko, why do I notice that you've been a little confused these past few months? Are you starting to enjoy a comfortable life and become like Vander?"

Li Lin's words, tinged with a hint of ridicule, made Xierko's face darken. "What do you mean by that? Are you mocking me?"

"I don't mean to mock you. What I want to say is, you said before that you would fight back, right?" Through the mask, Li Lin's voice sounded mechanical and metallic.

Hilco frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Are you asking me to send people to infiltrate her business as well?"

"That's right. It would be best if we could replace all the management with our people and just sideline her..."

A gleam of light flashed in Hilko's right eye, and he immediately responded, "This way, even if we eliminate Golask later, our people can immediately take over her assets, thus ensuring order and stability in Zaun."

Then, he turned his face to Li Lin with a smile, "I've noticed that you've become more mature in solving problems. In some cases, you've even considered things more carefully than I have."

"No one remains static." Li Lin shook his head. "Enough of the small talk, now let's get down to business."

"I was saying, you definitely didn't come to me just to ask about the latest situation."

Hilco picked up the cigar that was resting on the ashtray, relit it with his flip-top cigarette holder, and took a deep puff with his eyes squinted.

"Tell me, what else is there that has stumped our congressman's son-in-law?"

"How do you even know this?"

Li Lin complained helplessly, but was met with a teasing look from Hilko.

"Forget it, how you know is not important."

He took a deep breath and continued, "I came here this time to ask you to find a place for me to build an arsenal.

"Well...the kind that can't be known by the law enforcement officers and the council members."