Battle Royale

"Homeland Strategic Defense, Attack and Logistics Agency, we suspect your company of leaking state secrets. Please cooperate with the investigation..."

Kevin smiled slightly and took out two identification documents and a search warrant from the still-warm document bag.

Of course, "Homeland Strategic Defense, Attack and Logistics Agency" is the full name used for showing off; its abbreviation is "S.H.I.E.L.D.."

These things were things he Ada to get from that woman Natalia; they were perfect for bluffing and shifting blame.

After all, the BSAA's headquarters are in the UK, and its main business is limited to Bio-terrorism counter-terrorism. So, if they were to take action, it would be illegitimate.

Since that's the case, let's do as the Romans do and pretend to be S.H.I.E.L.D.. That way, we can avoid being held accountable if things get out of hand.

"Agent A? Agent B?"

"Okay, security personnel will escort the two of you up..."

The receptionist, with a few freckles on her face, glanced at the name on the ID and looked suspicious. After making a phone call, although she tried her best to hide it, her expression revealed something strange.

Eight tall, burly white security guards in suits surrounded Kevin and 2B and gestured for them to get on the elevator.

Kevin's smile froze, his mind racing with indignation. "I've been tricked... that woman Natalia!"

Even if the documents are genuine, a fool would know there's something wrong with such a perfunctory name!

Oh well, it's all part of the plan anyway. They were just bait to draw attention and make things easier for Ada's sabotage.

Inside the elevator, the atmosphere became eerie the moment the metal doors closed. The eight security guards tacitly lifted their suit jackets and reached for their holsters with their right hands.

The moment the eight men turned around, Kevin nodded slightly, and he and 2B, who had received the signal, attacked simultaneously.

However, as Kevin's palm strike landed on the back of one man's neck, his expression suddenly changed.

Because the two objects struck each other, producing a dull, metallic sound!

At that moment, eight security personnel, their eyes bloodshot, drew their pistols and fired, completely disregarding the moving elevator.

Upon seeing this, Kevin and 2B immediately stopped holding back, each activating their Mental Barrier and Electromagnetic Shield, and used their ferocious power to snap the necks of the two men.

But an even more horrifying scene followed...

The two security guards, whose heads were tilted back at almost a 90-degree angle, moved with incredible speed and lunged forward, blocking Kevin and 2B's movement in a grappling position.

At the same time, dark red light radiated from their eyes, ears, throats, and even the pores of their skin.

The remaining six people were also affected by this, and their bodies began to show the same symptoms, with terrifying heat accumulating and increasing rapidly.

Could it be... a self-destruction?! Kevin was immediately terrified. He kicked away the security personnel who surrounded him, used his Mental Barrier to support himself, and stomped upwards, smashing through the top of the elevator.

"Boom!"

Kevin, carrying the unaware 2B, had only kept a distance of three or four meters from the monsters when flames shot into the sky below, followed by a violent explosion.

The commander frantically mobilized his Mental Power, his black and white wings folding forward to completely envelop 2B and Hatsune Miku in his arms, before forcefully crashing into the elevator entrance on a certain floor.

"Warning! Warning! Terrorists have illegally infiltrated! All electronic systems will be temporarily taken over by [Skynet]!"

"Building lockdown activated! Terminator series weapons activated!"

"The target is on the 18th floor. First and third security teams, move up and down immediately!"

A rapid, electronically synthesized sound echoed throughout the building, and the bulletproof steel plates that had been installed on the exterior fell one after another, while the emergency indicator lights in the passageways lit up one by one.

At the same time, chaotic footsteps and the roar of machinery came from all directions.

After rolling to his feet, Kevin looked at the gradually forming 3D projection at the end of the corridor.

"We meet again, Kevin..."

"If you don't want to die here, come play a survival game! I'll be waiting for you on the top 40th floor..."

The little girl, dressed in a long red dress and with long, flowing blonde curls, tilted her head and smiled brightly at Kevin. Her originally pure and innocent face now held an indescribable twisted and wicked quality.

I should have known... The Umbrella Corporation... The Red Queen!

The commander's face darkened. Despite his caution, he had ultimately been outmaneuvered by this damned Artificial Intelligence.

Now, he not only has to evade security personnel and Terminator robots, but also find a way to clear his name as quickly as possible, all while avoiding causing any deaths.

Although, there are probably not many living people left in this building...

Good luck... Ada...

Kevin drew his pistol from his waist, silently prayed for his old friend, and then, pulling 2B along, headed towards the 40th floor.

Now, there is one more thing that concerns him greatly.

All of Red Queen's actions seem to have been premeditated; it appears that the headquarters of Cyberdyne Systems was a trap.

So, how exactly did I get exposed?

Meanwhile, in a coffee shop across from the building, an office worker in a black suit with a middle parting glanced at the Cyberdyne Systems headquarters with its gates lowered, got up, went into the restroom, and made a phone call.

"[Skynet] has been regionally activated; the effects of Thought Network and simulated emotions are currently being tested..."

"Yes, yes, the Red Queen's anti-human personality is portrayed perfectly, and she's extremely intelligent!"

"She is learning and growing rapidly!"

"At that time, as long as the US government allows her to take over defense weapons and government affairs, we, who have control of the core procedures, can use this to hold the world hostage..."

The man with the middle-parted hair lit a cigarette, took a slow puff, and spoke with eyes full of fervor and excitement.

"Over here, Natalia has also been stopped halfway..."

"Thanks to our agents who infiltrated S.H.I.E.L.D.. and kept a close watch on their movements, everything went so smoothly..."

"After that, we plan to send people to capture Tony Stark and force him to reveal the principles of the Arc Reactor..."

"Let's do it tonight!"

"Long live Hydra!"

A solemn and low response came from the other end of the phone, but the tone still betrayed excitement and fervor.

"Long live Hydra!"

The man with the middle parting solemnly raised his right hand and shouted slogans into the phone.

Those idiots in the military and Congress would never guess that Cybertron was the main investor in Cyberdyne Systems, and that, having obtained the Red Queen's code, they had also instilled antisocial personalities in Skynet...

Cut off one head, and two more grow! It's time to reshuffle the deck! The new world will surely belong to Hydra!

P. S.: Actually, those Hydra are just the Tool Person.

Okay, I won't spoil the rest.

All I can say is that the Terminator is not that simple.

Chapter 236, Section 250: The Great Battle

Cyberdyne Systems Headquarters Building.

After Kevin and 2B burst out of the elevator, they ran towards the emergency exit, but four "Hunter Killer" T-50 drones suddenly appeared at the corners of the corridor.

Then, the small machine gun mounted underneath this thing fired wildly, and a dense barrage of bullets came crashing down.

One person, one side!

The Commander and 2B faced each other back to back, their eyes meeting as they glanced sideways, understanding each other's meaning.

The two activated their shields and charged forward, but halfway there, miniature tracking missiles were launched from the bottom of the drone one after another. In the confined space, there was nowhere to hide.

The powerful shockwave from the violent explosion shattered the shields the two had erected.

Worse still, during this process, 2B instinctively reached behind her, forgetting that Tony had taken the sword to study it.

Mental Bind! Kevin's eyes were bloodshot, and the flying shrapnel hovered in the air like a still frame, its internal kinetic energy being gradually worn away.

But the drones on both sides naturally wouldn't stop firing. Even more deadly, as the heavy tracks rolled, two Heavy Firepower Type tanks also appeared from the front, their six-barreled Vulcan Cannon already warming up.

Meanwhile, the noisy footsteps at the stairwell not far away grew louder and louder.

Name: Kevin Kaslana

Faction: Human side

Rank: D-S+ Apostle (Overall stats 110-200+)

(The overall limit for Apostle Tier is 200, and the limit for any single attribute is 40. Power exceeding this range is unbearable for the body and cannot be detected by the system.)

Strength: 15

Physical condition: 18

Sensitivity: 18

Spirit: 40

Perception: 19

Overall score: 110

Talent:

1. Black and White Wings (Level 3): Doubles stats, maintains S-class Apostle status for 1 minute; A-Rank Apostle for 10 minutes; B-rank Apostle for 120 minutes; C-class Apostle for 6 hours; D-rank Apostle permanently.

(Moment of Shadow Corrosion: Inflicts a corrosive effect on bullets, with a 40% chance to cause negative status effects such as confusion, blindness, sluggishness, and paralysis.)

(Holy Canticle of Light: Based on genetic simulation, Angel Gene energy is injected into the bullet, providing a forced purification effect against undead and poison-type enemies.)

(A simulated skill in the Hatsune World; theoretically feasible, but requires upgrading the Black and White Wings to level four before awakening.)

2. Ice and Snow Gene (Level 1): Awakening progress 7%, no dominant traits.

3. Mental Ability (Level 4): Exceeds the normal human limit by 20 points, and can develop at least 3 ways to use it: Mental Barrier, Mind Impact, and Mental Bind.

(This skill cannot be used once your Mental Power drops below 20 points)

Skill:

1. General Combat Skill (Level 2): Learned from Lara, lacking unarmed combat experience.

2. Gun Fu (Level 3): A secret technique of the Kaslana Family. It uses high-speed shooting to create a dense barrage of bullets. It requires diligent practice.

3. Rapier Skill (Level 2): Learned from Asuna Yuuki, limited to basic theory; its integration and practicality still need further verification.

4. Dual Wielding Sword Skill (Level 1): Learned from Kazuto Kirigaya, limited to basic theory; dual-wielding ability needs further training.

(Loaded Marvel Universe Data Level: 1. Relatively weak, 2. Average level, 3. Has distinct characteristics, 4. Developed for multiple uses, relatively excellent and mature, 5. Beyond the norm and common sense, 6. Nearly a miracle, 7. Like a myth, without any flaws)

This is Kevin's current state, but even with a maximum Mental Power of 40 points, the Mental Bind only lasted for three to five minutes before the value plummeted to 32 points.

He must break through as soon as possible, otherwise, with his slightly stronger physique than normal, facing missiles and Vulcan Cannon at once, he'll be worn down to nothing.

The commander immediately unleashed Hatsune Miku, and the intense Electromagnetic Interference exploded, causing a momentary lag in the dense barrage.

Taking advantage of this opening, 2B closed the distance, reached out and pulled off the left Vulcan Cannon mechanical arm of the Terminator fighter jet. The cannon then swept across the air, shooting down two of the three drones on the opposite side.

Kevin activated his shield and dodged and weaved through the chaotic hail of bullets, finally closing in on the last drone in front of him. He aimed at the flashing red electronic eye and the central part of the drone, firing several shots and blowing it up in mid-air.

The two then used standard tactical evasion to leap around the corner, but a team of security personnel descending the stairs, wearing Kylaf bulletproof vests and carrying riot shields, slowly approached.

Seemingly due to some lingering memory of the [Red Queen], the armbands of these professional soldiers have red and white patterns resembling spider webs and umbrella structures, and their weapon configurations are basically similar to those of the Umbrella squad.

Whether they were manipulated or not, the two of them had to kill each other if they wanted to survive!

However, the three laws within 2B's core restricted her movements, preventing her from unleashing her full potential.

Kevin noticed that the drones behind him had broken free from the Electromagnetic Interference and were turning their guns back towards him. His pupils immediately constricted, and a violent Mental Shock ripped the floorboards off layer by layer.

Instantly, the corridor, riddled with bullet holes, was ravaged to the point that it almost exposed the crooked steel bars and concrete-encased load-bearing columns, with blood and mangled limbs smeared everywhere.

Indeed, killing is something humans are truly adept at; how ironic...

A mocking smile appeared on the commander's lips as his brain, which had consumed another 5 points of Mental Power, felt a sharp, needle-like pain.

"Don't hesitate, keep going up!"

At the low murmur of the Creator, 2B, who was struggling with logic, snapped out of it and subconsciously obeyed Kevin's commands.

The two men each picked up some easily portable weapons, dodged the artillery fire behind them, and rushed into the safety passage.

"You handle the Terminator robots, ignoring these unpredictable problems. I'll take care of the living people!"

After offering a few words of simple comfort, Kai, enduring his headache, led the way with his gun.