After obtaining permission and full authority to handle the search for Nouel, Lucrezia continued to work tirelessly. Although the condition of all Wolf Team members had been confirmed, it didn’t change Lucrezia’s mood. Currently, Nouel’s whereabouts remained unknown, with no signs or clues anywhere.As if intentionally avoiding tracking, Nouel shut down anything related to him, even hacking CCTV on the streets and everywhere else. The tracking of his armor and vehicle was inactive, turned off since leaving the base, preventing the search team from using that avenue. Indicator statistics were also inactive, keeping Nouel’s current condition unknown.Lucrezia kept trying to locate and contact Nouel, even scolding the Eagle team members working specifically in the command room for taking too long without making progress. Their efforts only reached dead ends.“What is that man doing? How can he disappear like that from monitoring?” Lucrezia wondered. She didn’t understand Nouel’s thought
As there were no detected signs of danger or hidden traps, Lucrezia approached the man directly, while her team members quickly dispersed to secure the area.“We’ve found the victim, we’ll proceed with the evacuation,” Lucrezia reported. After that, she knelt to align herself with Nouel’s height, lowering her weapon. She attempted to wake Nouel, who was currently unresponsive despite appearing conscious.“Nouelvaegnr, are you okay?” Lucrezia asked, gently shaking Nouel’s body. However, after doing this for several seconds, Nouel still didn’t react. “Hey, speak up, it’s me.”Lucrezia slapped Nouel’s cheek, immediately snapping him out of his dazed state. He looked directly at Lucrezia. Due to the slap, all of Lucrezia’s team members turned their attention towards them.“Ouch, that’s hurt.”“Are you alright?”“Hi, you look beautiful.” Nouel smiled, teasingly touching his cheek, wounded from the firm slap. “You really suit that armor, you look amazing.”Responding to this, Lucrezia rolle
Nouel and the entire team were confirmed to have no recollection of what happened. They were clueless about what had befallen them—whether it was the cyborgs or Nouel, the only human on the Wolf team. This became a mystery as it was the first time such a situation had occurred.No one knew or had information about everything that had transpired. There was no one to be questioned about all this. Nouel, the one expected to have answers, was suffering from a head injury that also caused him to lose his memory. Those behind all this had worked meticulously, leaving no clues.Nouel was actually advised to take complete rest after what happened, but he chose to exercise in the common room instead, seemingly eager to keep his body active. While he was doing push-ups on the floor, Lucrezia and Vera were already there, witnessing Nouel’s activities.“We were hoping for a stubborn fool lying in bed, but that seems to be wishful thinking.” Lucrezia remarked, placing her hands on her hips.Nouel
Several days had passed since Nouel’s capture by the rebels. That evening, Nouel attended a lavish banquet hosted by the nobility. It was a celebration of the successful mass production of implant chip technology, confirmed to be safe for every cyborg.The atmosphere that night was vibrant, filled with the hum of conversations echoing throughout the room. Well-dressed individuals, exuding an air of opulence, engaged in conversations or formed groups discussing formalities. Hanging chandeliers cast a glittering light upon the marbled floor.The enticing aroma of luxurious dishes filled the air, tempting the palate and captivating the senses. Attentive servers, dressed in uniforms, circulated among guests, offering trays of colorful drinks and delectable dishes. Melodic music filled the room.Nouel was elegantly dressed in a formal suit without a tie. As a precaution, he left his armor set in the car, still sporting his distinctive glasses that had become a familiar sight. Vera, accompa
While enjoying a glass of high-quality drink, Nouel and Lucrezia observed their surroundings, not immediately continuing their steps. Nouel brought up a new conversation topic, and at that moment, Lucrezia intentionally embraced Nouel’s left hand to prevent him from escaping.“By the way, do you plan to install this chip in your system?” Nouel asked, deliberately discussing the implant chip, which was the main topic and the primary reason for the celebration.“Sure. Why not? It’s good prevention for all cyborgs, we can be safe from all kinds of problems. What happened to your team last time can be avoided with this, right?” Lucrezia replied, revealing all the benefits.“Yeah, you’re right. But… actually, Nova can perform much better than this chip. If you listen to me, you’d better not use this chip because it won’t be useful for you.” Nouel suggested, in other words, stating that Nova’s function is far superior to the implanted chip that was already produced.Yes, instead of supporti
After the introductions of the prominent figures, the atmosphere in the main hall became livelier as the event host, a dazzling and cheerful MC, took the stage on the first floor. The VIP guests on the second floor approached the partition wall and focused their attention on the MC. With a broad smile, the MC warmly welcomed all the guests.“Ladies and Gentlemen, good evening! We are thrilled to welcome you all to this special event, an extraordinary celebration!” exclaimed the MC enthusiastically, eliciting enthusiastic applause from the audience for several seconds.All eyes were on the stage, including Nouel and Lucrezia, who stood firmly in the midst of the crowd. The MC then praised Nouel, revealing that the event was a celebration of a major project designed by Captain Nouel himself.“Captain Nouelvaegnr, the architect behind all of this, we extend our highest appreciation for your creativity and dedication in creating this extraordinary project. We are truly fortunate to have a
The tracking mission for the rebels and the five targets has been halted, the chip project is completed, and Nouel hasn’t received a new mission for the past few days. He spent his time on training, exercising, and, lastly, processing the data he obtained from the cemetery. Yes, a few days ago, he uncovered a secret data code hidden on his friend’s grave.“This is quite challenging, Nova. Can I hand it over to you to finish?” Nouel asked, touching his neck, stretching his body to relieve stiffness.“Of course, boss. We will try to work on it as best as we can.” Nova answered calmly and normally. Nova took over deciphering and solving the code, while Nouel monitored every development.Amidst this busy monitoring, there was a sudden incoming call. Nouel immediately answered the video call from General Ross, the direct superior of the special city team.“General.” Nouel greeted, it turned out to be General Ross who made the call.“Captain Nouelvaegnr. How’s your condition? Have you recov
Based on the previously conducted tracking, Nouel gathered information that Nelson Wells was currently at the headquarters of Dreycorp Industries in the city center, a technology company highly regarded in Lycaelus. Olivia Anderson was found attending a transportation conference in a tall building on the west side of the city. Benjamin Turner was recorded in his office in the Financial District. Harris Coleman was inspecting the Renewable Energy Station on the southern outskirts. Meanwhile, Brian Rickson was at the City Military Base located in the north of the city.“We already know all the locations of the targets.” Nouel spoke in his mind as he looked at all the information. “You’ve done well, Nova. Your work has been very helpful to me.”“That’s our duty, boss.” Nova replied, her voice echoing in Nouel’s mind, audible only to him.The holographic screen displayed a city map with markers indicating the locations of the five targets. Everything was clearly outlined.“We have five ta