65. Who Was That Person?
"Subdermal Armor, grounding plating, a military-grade experimental Sandevistan, a military-grade neural processor, a military-grade frontal cortex, a Kerenzikov that enhanced reaction speed, a specially modified Projectile Launch System in his left arm loaded with high-explosive rounds, and Mantis Blades installed in his right arm and right leg. Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Oliver read through the intel while shaking his head. "He really was armed to the teeth. Now I think it wouldn't be surprising at all if this tough guy really did become a Cyberpsychosis case. It even felt like the Sandevistan might not have been the cause at all."
"A target worth 150,000. Of course he wasn't that simple. He was loaded head to toe with military-grade cyberware, even experimental models. Looks pretty intimidating."
Jack compared himself to the lieutenant and realized that the cyberware installed on his own body did not even amount to a fraction of the other man's. While it was true that having more cyberware did not necessarily guarantee victory in battle, the overwhelming gap still felt rather suffocating.
"A reaction-enhancing Kerenzikov paired with a Sandevistan... If we mishandle this, we might get wiped out the moment we meet him."
Carl offered her assessment as well, then came up with an idea. She looked at Oliver. "This time, we might have to rely on your long-range sniping to put a round through his forehead."
"Shouldn't we talk to him first and confirm whether he really betrayed them? From what I saw, the client wanted us to talk if we could."
"Bet our lives on him not having Cyberpsychosis? I'm not that kindhearted."
Carl made her decision. "Once we find him, I'll approach while keeping a safe distance. Jack, record everything. If even the slightest feral expression appears on his face, Oliver,