After flying for some time, they arrived at the designated location. The helicopter landed in an open area outside the NewTech Industries headquarters, and they disembarked immediately.
The NewTech building was a majestic skyscraper with 50 floors. It was constructed with state-of-the-art technology and designed with a futuristic look, adorned with shiny glass panels. A large NewTech logo adorned the main entrance surrounded by neon lights. Luxurious cars were seen parked around the building.
As Nouel and Vera exited the helicopter, they were promptly greeted by the security forces already stationed at the entrance. The security team members wore tight black uniforms and were armed to the teeth. They looked highly professional and ready for any contingency.
Not only was the security team ready and waiting, but their own team members were also on standby. Nouel greeted them and instructed everyone to get ready for the task at hand today.
“Captain,” they saluted while holding the salute for a few seconds.
“You’ve been on alert for a while, good job,” Nouel praised with a somewhat casual tone. He didn’t feel guilty for making his subordinates wait, nor did he feel like he was late, as he had arrived a few minutes early.
“Stay fully alert,” Azrael responded, and they proceeded towards the entrance of NewTech. Three individuals followed Nouel at that moment.
“Is there anything that seems amiss?” Nouel inquired while observing the surroundings, the screen on his helmet automatically scanned the area. The AI assistant also initiated automatic scanning to assist in assessing the situation.
“So far, everything is secure,” Azrael answered the question. Simultaneously, Nouel focused his attention on the NewTech building, where the AI assistant had already displayed details about the building and its security guards. Details about the number of people inside the building, along with their positions and roles, were presented.
“Meaning no enemies have appeared early,” Vera mumbled, assuming.
Nouel immediately refuted the girl’s statement. “Not necessarily. There’s a possibility that one or two enemies may have moved stealthily, right under the noses of the observers without being noticed.”
“Captain.”
Nouel quickly clarified his earlier statement. “I didn’t mean to underestimate your abilities, I’m just speculating that the enemy might have a plan, moving through the cracks, anticipating tight surveillance.”
“Then I will verify whether what you suspect is true, Captain,” Azrael offered to handle this matter.
“I leave it to you.”
“Copy that.” Azrael promptly separated to carry out his task.
“Why are there more special teams arriving?” Nouel asked when he noticed many cyborgs had taken their positions.
Valiant immediately explained the reason. “Eagle and Sabertooth squads have divided tasks half an hour ago.”
“They’re really diligent, I’m clearly behind in that aspect.” Nouel immediately appreciated the other units for starting work earlier.
“We’re awaiting your orders, Captain.” Valiant added.
Nouel provided access codes to one of the security team members, indicating that he was part of the security team. After seeing this, the members promptly opened the entrance to the NewTech building.
“I won’t talk much, go to locations you deem strategic, perform according to your respective skills.” Nouel immediately issued such instructions to his subordinates.
“Copy that.”
They walked through the entrance and entered the building. Inside, they were greeted by a calm and quiet atmosphere. Background noises of machines could be heard, and some individuals were busy working at their desks equipped with advanced computer and technology tools.
Nouel led the way into the elevator and pressed the button to go to the desired floor. During the journey, Nouel and Vera didn’t engage in much conversation, they were more focused on preparing for their upcoming mission.
One of the security team members took on the role of explaining the details of the security system implemented in the NewTech building. He provided explanations about several measures taken to ensure the building’s security.
“I want to know how the installed security system works. Can you tell me everything about it?” Nouel inquired.
“In an effort to ensure the security of the NewTech building, we’ve implemented several stringent security measures,” the security member stated seriously. “Firstly, the building has a high-tech security system that includes CCTV surveillance, motion monitoring systems, and fingerprint-controlled access.”
He continued, “Additionally, we have security forces on standby 24/7 inside and around the building. They are equipped with weapons and other security gear.”
“The security system in the NewTech building is one of the most advanced and cutting-edge in the world. The building is equipped with various state-of-the-art security technologies, ranging from facial and fingerprint recognition to motion and sound detection.”
“Anyone intending to enter this building must undergo several strict security verifications. First, they must pass through the main entrance equipped with a fingerprint system. Next, they will go through a scanner that can detect weapons or other dangerous items hidden in bags or clothing.”
“After successfully passing the scanner stage, guests will enter a waiting room equipped with cameras connected directly to the building’s security center. Here, guests must wait for identity verification and the purpose of their visit before being allowed to proceed to the desired floor.”
“Moreover, the NewTech building is equipped with various sophisticated devices to prevent criminal activities, such as motion and sound sensors that can detect suspicious actions. Additionally, the entire building area is equipped with surveillance cameras directly connected to the security center.”
That covered all the details about the system implemented at NewTech Industries.
Nouel was satisfied with all the information he had received. He then began patrolling, occasionally communicating with his team members scattered throughout NewTech Industries. Based on earlier information, he divided the team with a formation and positions that were perfectly planned.
“I’ll patrol this route, you can take your patrol area.” Nouel gave instructions to Vera, and she separated from him, walking to another location to expand the patrol area they were covering.
They patrolled the entire building and monitored every guest entering and exiting. Additionally, they were equipped with advanced communication technology to coordinate with Nouel’s team and handle any emergency situations that might arise.
With all these security systems in place, Nouel and his team hoped to successfully complete their mission without any security threats.
Nouel paid attention to every corner and detail inside the NewTech building. He walked towards the main room cautiously, checking every corner and stopping occasionally. He examined doors and walls with scanning technology he had created himself.
“Wolf captain, do you copy?” The voice of a woman suddenly entered Nouel’s personal transmission, the voice belonged to Lucrezia.
“I hear you, darling.” Nouel replied, smiling when he heard the girl engaging in conversation with him.
“I told you not to call me that.” Lucrezia scolded, she sounded displeased with the nickname Nouel used.
“Don’t worry, this is private communication. Our conversation won’t be heard by anyone.”
“You wouldn’t care even if all your words were heard by the whole world.”
Nouel just chuckled at that statement.
“Whatever, I heard you came late. Why are you so undisciplined?” she asked, criticizing what Nouel did for not arriving earlier at the mission location.
“Fifteen minutes before the mission started, besides, all my team members were already on alert. I don’t think I was late.” Nouel defended himself in a relaxed tone.
“You were late, even though the meeting of NewTech executives hasn’t started, who knows if the enemy has infiltrated for a long time.” Lucrezia asserted, not agreeing with Nouel’s seemingly nonchalant words.
“Okay, then how far have you observed?” Nouel intentionally diverted the conversation, wanting to know the situation that Lucrezia knew so far
Lucrezia responded with a serious and professional tone. “Everything seems fine, I’ve also talked to Captain Sabertooth, and nothing unusual has come up.”“Isn’t that good news?” Nouel replied, maintaining a casual demeanor.“I don’t know, it feels like there’s a covert plan in motion, something unknown is happening.” Lucrezia sounded suspicious, and Nouel himself was thinking the same thing.“Oh, so you’re thinking what I’m thinking.”“Do you have any suspicions or something?” Lucrezia asked seriously, knowing who Nouel was and what kind of mindset he had. Despite his sometimes unpleasant nature, Lucrezia believed he was someone who always thought quickly, openly, and responsively.“It’s not certain yet, but it’s confirmed that there are supporters of the rebels, maybe even part of the rebels themselves. I don’t know if this faction is composed of staff, security, or one of NewTech’s executives, but I sense something is going on.” Nouel immediately revealed what he had observed a few
Instantaneously, Nouel shifted his gaze, adopting a serious expression.“What’s happening?” Nouel inquired through his communication device.“There’s an attack, the rebels have emerged,” responded one of his subordinates promptly.“Of all times,” Nouel muttered under his breath.“Do they really show up?” Nouel clarified, referring to the rebels rumored to attack the NewTech building.“Yes, Captain, it’s confirmed.”“Hard to believe. They shouldn’t have come.”Nouel sounded displeased, as if all his predictions or assumptions about the enemy were off, not aligning with his thoughts, leaving him quite unhappy.“Their numbers are significant, and some vehicles breached the compound,” one of his subordinates reported from the other side.“What are your orders?” Vera asked, sounding vigilant and serious in responding to the situation.Nouel, remaining calm, immediately issued instructions. “All teams, be on high alert. If there’s contact, try to keep them in the compound, don’t let anyone
The drone detected that the enemy’s armor was identical to the one crafted by Nouel himself. Clearly, the information provided by the drone caught him off guard, and Nouel, suddenly surprised, halted his movements and ceased firing.“How could this happen?” he murmured softly. For a moment, he stood still in his hiding spot. “How could they get their hands on my creations? My technology should be impossible to duplicate.”In reality, Nouel designed his armor, seeking and acquiring uncommon materials. The design of his armor was vastly different from the armor and equipment produced by NewTech Industries. One could say that Nouel’s handmade armor was unique. Now, discovering that the enemies were using his technology, he was genuinely taken aback.“Captain, what’s happening? Why are you silent?” Vera asked, indeed, Nouel seemed momentarily stunned. Fortunately, he hadn’t been hit by a single bullet.Hearing Vera’s words, Nouel snapped out of his thoughts and promptly resumed the attack
Once his footing was stable, Nouel directed his unarmed left hand forward, activating the tracking launcher. The screen in front of his face instantly activated the long-range sight. Following the AI’s guidance, Nouel took the shot.“Tracking rocket launched, successfully hit the target!” declared the AI system.“Excellent. This way, I won’t lose their trail,” Nouel thought to himself. He then observed the screen displaying the positions of enemy vehicles tracked by the tracking rocket.Suddenly, something whizzed past his head, grazing the outer layer of his helmet. Reacting swiftly, he turned towards the source of the shot. The AI assistant promptly scanned, searching for the specific location of the shooter.“A sniper? Damn, where is it?” Nouel immediately went on high alert.In just a few seconds, the AI obtained the necessary information and quickly provided details on the sniper’s location.“There you are,” Nouel mumbled when he identified the sniper’s position.Since snipers ha
As Nouel laid eyes on her, he was stunned, wearing an expression of disbelief, shocked by the armor the woman had on. Regardless of the angle, the attributes she wore closely resembled Nouel’s own. Earlier, it was explained that Nouel’s gear was his own creation, making it unique, but apparently, that wasn’t the case.Nouel regarded the figure with suspicion and vigilance. The person turned out to be a woman wearing the same armor as Nouel, albeit with slightly different colors and designs.“Oh, damn. This time it’s almost identical. What kind of absurdity is this?” Nouel felt irritated as he saw the woman emerge from behind the truck he had stopped. The armor she wore looked nearly identical to his, with a few distinctions.She ordered her troops to retreat, taking it upon herself to face Nouel. Nouel couldn’t comprehend why she was wearing armor identical to his own. Consequently, Nouel immediately set aside his mission, not caring even when the enemy forces unloaded the cargo from
"I apologize for offending you, but that's the fact. Looking at that armor, even though it's my creation, it's an old model. What I'm wearing now is a new model with several improvements," Novel explained casually."You know, the armor isn't the only thing I rely on.""Oh, really? Judging by your movements, I'm superior in combat as well."The woman responded nonchalantly, "Maybe you prefer creating weapons rather than talking."Nouel shook his head. "I'm tired of responding to this useless conversation. Since you won't provide answers, I'll have to force you.""I'd be happy to be forced by you."They both moved again, accustomed to their respective speeds and agility. Nouel tried to intimidate the woman with a few swings of his fake swords, then suddenly directed a punch straight towards her face. She agilely dodged, smoothly evading the attack.As they continued to duel, Nouel's perspective suddenly changed, as if bringing the reader into his point of view. "So many mysteries behind
With time running short, they returned to the NewTech building.The damage caused by the rebel attack seemed to be under control. Machines, construction robots, and human forces were all engaged in repairs. Of the total security guards who resisted, more than half were injured, excluding the cyborg forces, who were better trained for dangerous situations, equipped with armor to minimize the impact of injuries.Currently, Nouel and his team gathered in a room where the head of NewTech Industries was scolding them, furious about the failure that occurred.“You’re all a disaster! I can’t entrust this crucial mission to you! All you’ve produced is failure and losses. What’s the point of paying you so much if you only create problems and can’t accomplish tasks properly?” Mr. Gustavo appeared extremely angry, far more than he should, as if he had lost something invaluable.Nouel and his team remained silent, ears tuned in without uttering a word.“Damn it! What have you done?! I gave you a
After leaving the general’s room, Nouel rested in the Wolf team’s special room, where no one was present at that moment, all members had left the headquarters.“Nouelvaegnr.” Professor Volkov entered the room while Nouel was enjoying a cold drink, still wearing his armor. “Do you have a moment?”“You rarely seek me out. Is there something important?” Nouel asked, turning towards the man. Professor Volkov’s mood seemed to be in good spirits.“Yes, it’s about the autopsy results of those cyborgs.” Professor Volkov nodded, responding to Nouel’s earlier question.Nouel became immediately interested since this information was what he had been waiting for since yesterday. “Oh, so your team has obtained the results?”“You could say that. It was a challenging and meticulous task, but in the end, we managed to gather all the necessary information.”“I’m honestly tired, but this is something I need to know. Right now, I need information in any form. This attack was once again different from the
Nouel was in the garbage area, in a slum district where there was a massive landfill site originating from various areas, especially the city center, resulting in the landfill site being mountainous. The landfill site was located outside the city walls, and Nouel had already made a hole to enter and exit the city through a secret passage.“What are you doing here?” Dvliericht asked, having managed to catch up. He looked uncomfortable walking on the pile of trash, his gas mask protecting his entire face and head looked worn out and unfit for use.“Looking for the trash I need.” Nouel answered without looking, digging through the garbage. Since Nouel had been forced to stay in the shelter by Dvliericht, the two young men had developed a close friendship, despite having very different and somewhat contradictory personalities.Dvliericht placed his hands on his hips and scanned the surroundings. “We shouldn’t be here, if the city patrol catches us, it could be dangerous.”“In that case, k
Armed with his newly acquired weapon, Xander began attacking the pursuing robot troops. Thanks to his long experience, Xander could shoot accurately, causing the robots to fall one by one. He took precise aim, picking off the robots one by one.“Wow, you’re really good, so accurate with your shots.” Velia praised and appreciated Xander’s actions through the earpiece.“It’s not enough yet, there are still some robots evading my attacks!” Xander exclaimed, then explosions were heard, destroying the walls of the long corridor.“Keep it up, Xander, we’re approaching the exit!” Velia cheered, seeing that their exit route was close ahead.“Of course, I’ll keep attacking until all the ammo is gone!”When the rover vehicles finally reached the end of the escape route, they immediately halted. Xander and several others hurriedly got out of the rover and attempted to close off the escape route. They collectively tried to seal off the passage.Some others disembarked and headed towards the aircr
Inside the underground headquarters, after Xander delivered this information, everyone immediately started packing, which naturally took a very long time as everyone was unprepared for evacuation.“The aircraft is completed, but it hasn’t been tested yet. Should we still go?” Dimitri asked, concerned about the aircraft’s condition, which hadn’t undergone testing yet.“Yes, we don’t have time anymore. Regardless of the aircraft’s condition, we’ll use it. It’s risky, but we have no other choice.” Makarov replied.“Let’s hope we make it.”Elsewhere, inside a large cargo aircraft, Volkov and his forces of robots and cyborgs, who were aware of the underground building being used as a headquarters, were preparing for their attack.“See, I told you this would work.” Clerick smirked evilly at Darina. “Instead of capturing and torturing one of them, it’s much better if we follow them discreetly and install a tracker on the target.”That’s how Volkov found out about the secret project being wor
June 9, 2094Time passed quickly, years went by, and humans had grown accustomed to synthetic food. Numerous factories were established in all four cities, and cyborg projects began to be implemented. Initially, it was limited to body parts like hands and legs, then expanded to organs like eyes. After the success of the project applied to Vera, cyborgs started to appear all over the city.Due to the special requirements for humans to endure the surgical process, the limited number of cyborgs created across the city meant they weren’t dominant yet. Only a few hundred existed, mostly composed of city security forces, not commercially available to ordinary residents. Therefore, despite the success, Volkov continued experiments and developments to make the cyborgs he created more perfect and applicable to all humans.While working on advancing cyborg technology, Volkov accidentally discovered several individuals recruited by Dimitri and Makarov. He was surprised by this development becaus
For several days, Vera refused to eat, she continued to rage. Although she couldn’t get up and walk, her hands were still healthy, and she tried every way to end her life. She was depressed and desperate with her life.Some time later, Volkov came and comforted her. However, Vera didn’t respond, despite being continuously ignored like that, Volkov kept trying to console and strengthen her resolve.“I know you’re very desperate with your body condition. But you can’t torture yourself like this continuously.” Volkov spoke gently and softly, truly reflecting like a man who could be relied upon by Vera, who really needed it.After ignoring Volkov for a while, Vera finally spoke up, asking him a question. “Professor, what would you do if you were in my position?”For a moment, Volkov didn’t respond, he glanced briefly out the window, then turned his attention back to Vera, calmly and softly speaking to the teenage girl. “I think I would also feel desperate, and I would also want to die. Bu
Thanks to advanced medical technology, Vera, who suffered serious injuries due to Darina’s actions, was able to regain consciousness quickly. Severe injuries that should have put the teenage girl in a coma turned out to heal much faster. Unfortunately, there were still limitations in the equipment and technology applied at the hospital, as they couldn’t yet cure serious injuries resulting in physical disabilities. And that’s what happened to Vera, the injuries she sustained left her whole body permanently disabled.For a few seconds, Vera glanced around, her eyes feeling very sore as she looked at the ceiling of the room. The light in the room wasn’t dazzling, yet Vera’s eyes still felt sore and irritated.Vera closed her eyes, trying to move to pull the blanket, but she had no access to her body, she couldn’t move any part of her body.“What’s this? I can’t move my body.”Vera tried to turn her head sideways, but she couldn’t do it, she couldn’t move her head even slightly. Failing i
Finnick, Darina, and Clerick were already in position, monitoring the movement of the electric car driven by the small family from a distance. Volkov himself was opening a transparent tab as if he were working on something.“Okay, I think the subject has taken the bait. I don’t see any other humans within a 1-mile radius, we can execute the mission now.” Darina murmured while observing the small family through the scope of the sniper rifle she was aiming at the car. She herself was lying prone on the rocks, positioning herself strategically for the attack.“Moreover, this area is highly prone to accidents,” Clerick replied, standing next to Volkov. They were amidst the trees of the forest, monitoring using long-range binoculars.“Yeah.”On the other side, atop a tree, Finnick was adjusting the control of the machine device he had created. “My puppet’s status is stable now, we can act anytime.” He informed.“Good work, wait for the signal.” Volkov replied.They spent a few more seconds
While Clerick was working, experiments were postponed. Darina and Volkov focused on being doctors at Hudson Hospital, they appeared very kind and friendly to the staff, nurses, and the patients they treated. This made no one suspicious or even think that they were evil people who had conducted various experiments that violated ethics and humanity.In addition to their friendly nature, their work was also very good and fast. Their surgical skills were very reliable and made them among the most trusted doctors. They also interacted quite a lot with every patient they treated, so almost all patients could get to know them well.Unbeknownst to them, two days had passed. This was the day when Clerick would present the results of his work.“Huh, it’s also enjoyable to train in acting by playing as a good and holy doctor.” Darina stretched her body. This time she was in the elevator going down to the lab, a man named Finnick who also worked there immediately shook his head.“I thought you’d
Hudson Hospital.A five-floor hospital, it was one of the major hospitals in Lycaelus City, admitting more than one new patient daily with various conditions. The hospital was always bustling with patients, and the number of nurses and medical staff working there was substantial.At this hospital, Ferdinand Volkov worked on his project. Whenever someone underwent amputation, they would be offered artificial limbs. Those who wanted to live normally would readily accept the offer. Similarly, those in need of organs would be offered either donor organ transplants or artificial organs. Since waiting for a donor or purchasing existing organs was costly, patients tended to opt for Volkov’s artificial organs. Besides being more affordable, easier to care for, these artificial organs and limbs had several advantages over those of regular humans. Gradually, over the years, Volkov’s cyborg project began to take shape.Unbeknownst to anyone, many of the surgeries to implant organs and artificial