Chapter 97 Downpour

I knew how urgent the situation was, so I quickly returned to my room and began packing. Afterward, I informed Lyra that she would be going on a business trip with me. I had already reached out to all the suppliers within the state, but as expected, none of them could provide the large quantity of materials we needed. This left me with no choice but to search beyond state lines. Calvin initially refused to let me go alone, but Zeke was constantly stirring up trouble. His interference had already caused delays in several projects, leaving Calvin with no choice but to stay behind. Unfortunately, even after visiting neighboring states, I found only one or two factories that could spare a small amount of supplies. The increased costs made it clear that it wasn't worth the effort. I was feeling lost when Dylan called me with some unexpected news. He had found some supplies, and the price was unbelievably low. "But they're in Xanderton. So the transportation fees will be a bit higher.