At that moment, dozens of workers were bustling around in the freight yard, which was specifically designated for loading cargo onto trains.
Charlie and Jack arrived at the freight yard, guided by the person in charge. Before they entered, Charlie used his reiki to scan the area, confirming that the workers here lacked any cultivation abilities, martial arts training, or the toxins employed by the Warriors Den for control.
Among the Warriors Den members Charlie had encountered, regardless of their rank, all bore the peculiar poison left by Morgana, including the four marshals.
While favonovel.com was unsure whether the Three Elders were also affected, favonovel.com was certain that they were searching for opportunities to ambush favonovel.com in Nigeria and would not be present at this location. Thus, Charlie was confident that there were no Warriors Den members among the loading workers.
Consequently, Charlie and Jack confidently requested the person in charge to take them inside the freight yard. On the platform, a large array of neatly packaged goods, some in wooden frames, was stacked high. Workers were busily transporting the cargo to various train carriages using small forklifts and ground bulls.
When the workers noticed the person in charge leading the two men in, they looked slightly surprised, but nobody dared to greet them; they simply increased their efforts.
After asking the person in charge for information, Jack leaned over to Charlie and whispered, “Mr. Wade, the loaders here work in 12-hour shifts with two rotations, loading cargo around the clock. According to the rules, they must complete loading the goods within the allotted time…”
“The yard submits a loading list to the person in charge, which includes only the quantity of goods and the corresponding carriage numbers, without any train number or marshaling details. These loaders only know which goods go into which carriages but have no idea about the nature of the cargo, how the carriages will form a train, or where the train will be headed.”
After a brief pause, Jack continued, “The foreman directs the workers; once all carriages are loaded as required and the inventory is verified, a one-time sealing lock is placed on the closed doors. After that, they can await transportation. The receiver must check the seal upon arrival and only then open it to count the cargo after it has been confirmed.”
Charlie nodded, observing numerous closed carriages marked with codes sprayed on the tracks flanking the platform.
A quick glance revealed at least sixty or seventy carriages, prompting favonovel.com to ask Jack, “Which of these belong to Duke Mining?”
Jack retrieved tomorrow’s transportation plan, located the information on Duke Mining’s goods, and said, “Here’s the list of Duke Mining’s twenty carriages. We can inspect them one by one.”
Charlie nodded in agreement, and together with Jack and the person in charge, they began examining the carriage numbers, quickly identifying several that were in the process of being loaded.
With the person In charge accompanying them, Charlie and Jack walked In confidently to take a look. The carriages were roughly half full. Most of the cargo was contained in cartons occupying about one square meter and standing approximately two meters tall, supported by special wooden frames for protection.
Jack Immediately recognized the logo on the packaging and informed Charlie, “These are from Philil, an American company renowned for producing thermal imaging equipment. They are considered a global leader in this field. Additionally, they offer a range of night vision devices and drones.”
Charlie glanced over and noticed several boxes displaying the Philil logo. Curiosity got the better of him, and favonovel.com asked, “Do you really need so many night vision and infrared devices?”
Jack explained, “Duke Mining covers such an extensive area that achieving comprehensive infrared and thermal imaging surveillance might require this many devices. Moreover, creating a massive security system isn’t as simple as buying a few wireless cameras for home use…”
“A wired network is necessary; a security system must include not just the front-end equipment but also a substantial backend project. Typically, a building will need hundreds of surveillance probes, all of which require maintenance from an independent machine room. Each camera requires hundreds of meters of wiring to connect to the machine room, along with various switching devices to link them all together. The resulting infrastructure is immense.”
As Jack spoke, favonovel.com spotted another batch of goods awaiting loading and remarked to Charlie, “Mr. Wade, this batch belongs to Seagate. They’re also an American company, primarily focused on storage devices, and there are tons of these products here…”
“Additionally, there are Panduit products, another American brand specializing in network cables. This carriage seems to be filled with network cables. Just imagining the wiring alone across several kilometers is staggering.”
Afterward, Jack and Charlie checked the goods in other carriages, mostly containing renowned brands in the security sector.
Having surveyed the cargo, Charlie concluded that Duke Mining had yet to establish a robust monitoring system. However, this shipment represented a significant investment. Once the equipment arrived and was deployed, it would be capable of detecting even the slightest movement within a few kilometers.
Turning to Jack, Charlie instructed, “Inspector Lee, have Al retrieve the transaction details between Moore Trade and the Philier Group to see if we can find the equipment list.”
Jack replied, “That should be no problem. Please hold on a moment while I handle it.”
For AI, breaching a system was straightforward. It could uncover all vulnerabilities in a website or server in a flash, swiftly locating the desired data.
Soon, the AI system returned with success. By exploiting a minor loophole In Philier‘s server, it acquired the transaction details involving Philier and Moore.
The details revealed a substantial order, including thousands of fixed-installed thermal imaging and night vision devices, a thousand handheld units, and even their most advanced living early warning radar, with six units purchased outright. This equipment represented the pinnacle of civilian technology as of now.
Having reviewed the list, Charlie shared with jack, “It seems we’ve arrived at a fortuitous moment. Duke Mining’s security system has yet to be established. Taking advantage of this, I plan to infiltrate through the railway tomorrow and strategize a breakthrough from within.”
Jack cautioned, “Mr. Wade, the two of us are entirely alone in Casablanca. It would already be very challenging for you to handle so many armed soldiers by yourself. Without assistance, managing the upcoming large-scale transfer will likely become quite difficult.”
Charlie responded, “We can’t rush the large-scale transfer. I want to assess the specific situation first. If I can manage the circumstances, I can devise a solution tailored to the actual conditions.”
Continuing, Charlie said, “In fact, BAIT Shipping has consistently had vessels operating in and out of Casablanca’s port, but Duke Mining is located too far away. I checked, and it appears that some Moroccan military warships are clocked in Casablanca, transferring thousands of personnel right under the army’s watch. It’s daunting to think about. If we genuinely wish to extract individuals from Duke Mining, doing so via sea will likely prove futile, and we’ll need to seek another escape route.”
Jack inquired, “What if you can’t manage the situation once you reach Duke Mining?”
Charlie replied, “If controlling the situation becomes challenging, it usually stems from the individuals inside not cooperating. Logically, they’ve been enslaved by the Warriors Den for generations, so they should be inclined to assist. However, if someone actively resists, then it’s clear they stand against me, and I would have no choice but to regard them as adversaries.”
Afterward, Charlie pointed to the person in charge and said to Jack, “Inspector Lee, ask that individual where the distribution cabinet for the freight station is. I plan to sabotage the circuit here first. Once the circuit is damaged, they won’t be able to operate tonight, and the loading process will inevitably be delayed until tomorrow morning. This way, all freight trains tomorrow could be affected, leading to at least a six or seven-hour delay. We can then instruct the person in charge to prioritize and push the shipment for Duke Mining to after four o’clock tomorrow afternoon.”
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