After the disappearance of Dean's parents.

Paqui called the police, did a lot of investigation in private, and even hired a private detective.

Unfortunately, information was extremely underdeveloped at that time, and the only clue he found was that his sister and brother-in-law had entered Hawkins Town.

The jury is out as to whether he disappeared in the town or during a journey east after leaving the town.

Paqui's investigation has continued intermittently until now, with little progress.

……

And after hearing this, Dean quietly flashed a hint in front of his eyes-

You triggered a new event - Bloodline

You learn from Paqui about the past of his parents who disappeared eight years ago, and their last whereabouts before they disappeared.

Clues are scarce and hopeless, and if you want to investigate, you can only follow the footprints they left behind years ago.

This is destined to be an extremely long and difficult investigation, with a huge span.

Event difficulty: Unknown (lack of key information)

Progress (0/100)

Duration: Unlimited

Rewards: Accumulate gradually

Punishment: None...

You can choose to accept or decline the event.

……

It's the first time Dean has received such an uncertain event, and it is difficult to see the results for months or even years, but the rewards must be extremely rich.

In addition, he has gained an additional event slot since the last upgrade, and after accepting this long-term event, he also has a spare slot to receive the event.

"Accept." Dean mused.

0/2 in the event slot becomes 1/2.

"This is the route they traveled," Paqui said, handing over a map of the United States marked east from Las Vegas, "and you can try to find it later when you have time." ”

"Hmm." Dean figured that he could drive around the route in a few months after graduation.

"Alright, everyone, it's getting late, let's go rest."

……

One night passed, and the next morning passed.

Dean, who had woken up from meditation, descended the old crunching staircase down the hall.

Paqui, dressed in an apron, put the carefully plated breakfast on the table, and sat opposite Dean, his calloused hands manipulating small knives and forks, cutting omelettes and bacon, quite a bit of a big bear playing with embroidery needles.

"I used to ignore you too much, and from today until I move back to Hawkins, I will prepare a nutritious and delicious breakfast for you every day..."

"Nutritious and delicious? You're using me as your cooking experiment, aren't you? Dean glanced at the black and yellow unknown object on the plate, and couldn't help but have a question mark on his face, but when he entered it, he found that the taste was okay,

His face softened, and he began to look at the tattered vest on the big man's body, which was dressed in putty.

"Later, come with me to the mall, a few sets of suits and casual clothes, and return to my hometown to meet my old classmates in the most perfect condition. When the time comes, you may be able to rekindle an old love with a few first loves. ”

"What's wrong with me?" Paqui clenched his hands into fists on either side of the plate, tilted his chin slightly and said proudly, "This is the most natural and real state, you don't need to dress up like a Sven scum." ”

"No woman likes a sloppy man who doesn't like clean." Dean glanced at his gray ponytail, "You still need a haircut, you haven't washed your hair in a month, right?" It's all about lice, oh no, I've seen lice jumping in there. ”

Paqui's face darkened,

"It's getting bigger and smaller, you used to be so in awe of your uncle, but now you keep making fun of me."

"I'm young, but I know how to take care of myself better than you, I have more girlfriends than you, and I have more experience than you, listen to me!"

After breakfast, Dean took Pakui to the shopping street to get a haircut and buy a blue suit.

After the makeover, this fierce and unkempt middle-aged man finally has a bit of masculine charm.

A tall figure of 1.9 meters, the muscles under the suit are bulging high, although the skin is rough, and the face is full of flesh and looks fierce, but it is very masculine and masculine.

"Yes, now you have finally upgraded from not having a woman to like it to having a little heterosexual relationship!"

Dahan stared at his new self in the dressing mirror, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he shook his head stiffly, "No matter how ugly a man is, after changing into such a suit and leather shoes worth two thousand dollars, he will be full of 'charm'." ”

"Then I'll make you more handsome," Dean pulled out his credit card that he had done not long ago, swiped it, and put up a few bags, "Let's go, continue shopping!" ”

"What else to buy?"

"How can a successful man not have a watch?"

……

The two of them made a big purchase and were busy until three o'clock in the afternoon, lying on the car sofa paralyzed in the same position, panting for breath.

Paqui touched the suit on his body and said painfully, "I worked hard to earn a month's income, so I changed this outfit." ”

"There are always a few times in life." A hint of aftertaste flashed in Dean's eyes, the moment he swiped his credit card was still quite enjoyable, no wonder Americans were crazy about indulging in this gadget to consume in advance, "It's a little late today, I'll buy you a car tomorrow." ”

"What kind of car to buy, my old man is sturdy."

"If you want to continue driving the motorcycle back to your hometown, it is equivalent to writing a poor egg on your face. That's not going to work, you have to go back decently, buy a house, see old classmates, and get married. ”

"You even planned the rest of my life without permission?" Pakui's expression was relieved with a hint of helplessness, "Are you an uncle, or am I an uncle?" ”

"Actually, I don't mind exchanging seniority with you."

"When I get home and go to the yard, I'll let you know who's in charge." Paqui clenched his fists and said harshly, and then his face froze, realizing that he could no longer defeat this nephew. "Forget it, I'll go to the shooting range tomorrow to let you see and see."

"Don't go tomorrow, go now, and help me buy some weapons and equipment with Andrei by the way." Dean took the opportunity to make a request, "Well, a little special goods. ”

"Why do you buy those as a high school student, you can use them?"

"Detectives wander in gray areas, and if you're not careful, you can offend people and be hunted down, and these powerful weapons give me a sense of security."

"You're just."

……

Although Paqui complained in words, he still supported Dean in action.

Fighting field range.

"Half a year no see, man, welcome back in one piece," Andre laughed and walked over to the side of the shooting track, gave Paqui a bear hug with open hands, and looked at him in a black suit in amazement, "People are more energetic, but how has the style of dressing changed, married?" ”

"Haha, it's not Dean's kid, if you earn some money, you have to buy me new clothes, this body is worth a month's income." Paqui put the sleeve of his suit on Andre's nose with a complaining mouth, but every wrinkle on his rough face was full of joy and pride, and the corners of his mouth grinned, "He also said that he would support me to buy a car and go back to my hometown to buy a house..."

"Stop! I can see it, you deliberately showed off in front of me, a lonely old man, today? I have to get you drunk tonight! ”

"Wait a minute, Dean wants to buy some weapons from you, for the sake of an old friend for more than ten years, let us see your treasures, and then discount them?"

"That's not possible, friendship is friendship, business is business."

Dean looked at the two big men arguing in the distance, and quietly summoned the shadow, staring at their illusory and foggy faces,

"Man, I have paid for the happiness of your relatives, should you repay me? Can you speed up your growth in the future? ”

"Hmm." Shadow's dull gaze quietly became determined.

……

Next, under the persuasion of Paqui, the shooting range owner Andre completely opened his personal arsenal to Dean.

The corn-like sheer array of weapons dazzled Dean.

After much consideration, he bought a fully automatic AR-15 that was handy.

and the MP5 submachine gun, the Remington M870 shotgun, and most importantly, the bright orange-painted, 1448mm, 11.8kg McMillan TAC-50 anti-materiel sniper rifle.

Plus a total of 2,000 rounds of .45ACP, 5.56 mm rounds, 9 mm Balabylum pistol rounds, 12-gauge shotguns, .50BMG rounds.

Additional accessories such as magazines, night vision scopes, etc.

5 oval M26 grenades.

A Kevlar body armor.

Dean spent nearly $10,000 in cash in total, and the cash deposit dropped to 110,000.

Because it was a private transaction, the price had risen compared to public channels, but everything was worth it, and with these weapons and equipment, Dean's combat effectiveness soared significantly.

Then he tried the gun frantically, and the two big men poured whiskey.

……

Until the moon rose, a contented Dean left the shooting range in a car with the drunken Paqui.

Paqui sat on the co-pilot and said coldly,

"Boy, have you chosen your target?"

"What goal?"

"Banks? If you don't rob the bank, why do you buy so many arms? ”

"I use it to protect myself." Dean's expression was sincere,

"Don't lie... Hiccup... When I came back this time, I found that you had changed so much that I almost didn't even know you. Paqui's drunken eyes suddenly became sober, "But as you once said, we are family, we should support each other, if you encounter any danger and trouble, tell me." ”

"Don't worry, if there is a difficulty, I will definitely tell you. But for now, you still have to think about it, what kind of car to buy tomorrow? ”

……

Plans don't always keep up with change.

Early the next morning, Dean received a phone call, and the smile on his face turned gloomy.

"I'm sorry Paqui, I can't buy a car with you today." He apologized to his uncle, who was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, "Go pick one yourself, I'll give you the card." ”

"Don't mention that fucking car, what the hell is going on?" Paqui put down his dark breakfast with a worried face,

Dean took a deep breath,

"My good friend... Rust's mother, Grace, is missing. ”

(End of chapter)