"I shouldn't have told Gwen about that earlier…"
Director George Stacy thought to himself, his tone naturally becoming a bit distant.
However, Luca didn't pay much attention to this; his gaze instead returned to the watch Gwen was holding.
'A mechanical watch, black strap, the dial can be flipped open! It must be a tranquilizer watch, no doubt about it!'
Luca was very confident in his premonition and immediately put on an apologetic expression, saying, "I am indeed out shopping. In fact, I've been looking for a suitable watch recently. Miss Daisy, do you mind if I take a look at the one you have?"
As soon as he said this, everyone present was stunned.
Director George Stacy looked even more astonished at the clearly expensive, pure handmade Lange watch on Luca's wrist.
Following Director George Stacy's gaze, Luca himself felt a little awkward, but on the surface, he remained composed.
"Watch collecting is a small hobby of mine. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"
However, at this moment, a shop assistant, who had noticed the awkward atmosphere, very 'sensibly' spoke up.
"Sir, we happen to have another one of these watches in stock. If you need it…"
With that, the emotionally intelligent shop assistant immediately took out another identical mechanical watch from under the counter.
However, it was clear that this watch did not emit White light.
Hmm, the atmosphere just got even more awkward.
Just as Luca was hesitating about what excuse to use to continue asking for the 'authentic' watch from Gwen Daisy.
Instead, after a slight hesitation, she proactively handed the watch in her hand to Luca.
"If you like this one, Luca…"
"Yes, I like it!"
Before she could finish speaking, Luca directly took the watch she offered.
Well, although it was a bit embarrassing, compared to acquiring an item, he could completely accept this small awkwardness. However, after thinking for a moment, Luca added, "Thank you!"
At this moment, Samira and Longbow, who had accompanied Luca into the store, both had strange expressions on their faces.
'By my eye, witness this Seventh Covenant! The fireworks of the Divine Age shall bloom for the first to encounter! The monarch's star-track and the Summer's spirit cross seven parallel Universes to converge here… '
Alright, let's not talk about Longbow's internal fantasy, which was filled with various special effects.
Director George Stacy, seeing that things seemed to be developing in a direction he did not wish for, immediately spoke up to interrupt his daughter, who was about to say something else.
"Since Mr. Orange has already acquired the collection he wanted, I won't disturb you any further."
After saying that, without waiting for Luca to speak, he immediately pulled Gwen and prepared to leave.
However, before Director George Stacy could even take the first step.
Luca, who had already obtained his target, did not immediately look at the Golden Finger panel that popped up; instead, he spoke again.
"Wait a moment!"
The father and daughter, who had been ready to leave, turned back in confusion.
However, Luca still took two steps forward, approached Director George Stacy, and then whispered, "I wonder if I could trouble Director George Stacy for a few minutes of your time?"
"There's a small matter that I think we might be able to discuss first."
"Um, it's work-related!"
Director George Stacy, who had originally wanted to find an excuse to leave, finally abandoned that idea.
As a conscientious Police officer, he could not convince himself to ignore a New York City citizen discussing any case-related issues with him…
However, contrary to what Director George Stacy thought, Luca was not looking for him because of the two previous cases.
But rather…
"So, the Police weapon you mentioned is that energy gun you used in the car accident attack?"
In a corner of the watch shop, after listening to Luca's brief account, Director George Stacy's expression was indescribably complex.
He himself didn't know how his simple outing to shop with his daughter today had turned into a discussion about equipment procurement for the New York Police Department?
However, Luca, who was in front of him, showed no embarrassment whatsoever because of Director George Stacy's peculiar gaze; instead, he continued to add, "That's right. Although the company's sales department will also proactively communicate with the New York Police Department about this matter later, since I happened to meet you today, I think it's perfectly fine to give you a heads-up."
As the current Director of New York, although such a large order could not be decided by a single word.
But after all, he was a pragmatic person who had risen from a frontline Police chief step by step to this position, and Director George Stacy still had considerable say in the subsequent procurement order process.
"During this period, the unrest caused by the outflow of alien weapons in New York, I believe Director George Stacy understands more than I do."
"Moreover, the weapon 'The Enforcer' itself is not just about enabling those brave New York Police officers to better combat danger. The weapon's excellent tiered settings, non-lethal weapon with absolutely no side effects, and brand-new built-in intelligent system can also make frontline Police officers more acceptable to the public in future law enforcement processes."
Hearing this, Director George Stacy finally became serious.
In fact, from the perspective of simply enhancing equipment power, the Police might not be that urgent.
After all, although the existing Police equipment might not look as cool and high-tech, there were quite a few high-power weapons.
However, the incident where a White Police officer shot and injured a Black person during a past criminal apprehension was what truly gave him a headache.
The impact of that incident had not completely subsided even today. Just yesterday, there were even Black groups from Hells Kitchen marching in the streets, forcing the Police to reduce their Police force.
After a moment of contemplation, Director George Stacy finally spoke again, his tone more solemn than before.
"This matter is of great importance, and I cannot rashly agree based on just a few words from you."
Although he said that, the smile on Luca's face grew even wider.
He shrugged indifferently, saying in a relaxed tone, "Of course. Today was just a coincidence. Later, Orange Industries personnel will deliver a detailed weapon report and bidding proposal to your office."
"I also very much welcome Director George Stacy to personally bring the Police team to Orange Industries to observe weapon testing~"
For some reason, Director George Stacy seemed to let out a slight sigh of relief after hearing this.
It would still be too difficult for him, an old-school Police officer, to proactively discuss business and such.
Looking at Luca's outstretched right… mechanical arm, Director George Stacy, somewhat unaccustomed, shook his hand, and then took his daughter and bid farewell again.
He watched the two leave.
Luca first called out to the distant shop assistant, paying for both watches.
Only then did he look at the 'core component' in his hand with some helplessness, sighing in disappointment.
'What is this thing again!?'