Several days passed, yet Dexter DeShawn's surprise showed no sign of fading. Wesker, Electro Man, and Ryoma Sengoku had all left a deep impression on him. It was not only the missions they intended to carry out that were shocking, but their own formidable abilities as well.
What impressed him most was Electro Man, who had gone on the mission with him. They had arrived in the Badlands, in Adkado territory. At first, Dexter DeShawn had not wanted to come here, because he knew his appearance was far too conspicuous, especially in Thor Bright's territory, where he looked utterly out of place.
He also knew that ever since Thor Bright took power, he had tried to break the clan's smuggling traditions and establish ties with the corporations. But this had stirred considerable resentment within the camp. Some called Thor Bright a corporate lapdog, believing he was using Adkado for his own personal gain, but Dexter DeShawn knew there was a misunderstanding behind it.
In the end, he still decided to have Oleg, who had also been injected with the virus, drive them to Thor Bright's camp. After all, he had finally changed. He was no longer the fat man he used to be.
Dexter DeShawn and his group crossed a desolate desert and arrived in Adkado territory.
The Badlands were a barren and dangerous place, widely regarded as one of the most treacherous regions around Night City. Fine yellow sand covered the ground, while dust churned in the wind, creating a hazy landscape. The sun hung high overhead, its blazing heat scorching the earth, and the searing air made it hard to breathe. Amid the endless yellow sands, only sparse vegetation stubbornly survived, life barely clinging on in the harsh environment.
The entrance to the camp was guarded by a