V looked grim as well.
If the enemy only had infantry, they could put some faith in the Delamain Taxi's armor and charge through the hail of bullets.
But...
Arasaka had not only infantry, but Armored SUVs blocking the road completely.
That made it much harder for the Delamain Taxi to break through.
Not to mention the two armed AVs.
Even if they did not attack,
having them follow along and guide Arasaka to their location would be trouble enough.
"How about we turn around right now?"
Since the road to Chinatown was blocked, perhaps they still had a chance if they turned back into Arasaka Waterfront, then took a right through the Northside Industrial District.
"No need."
Su Xiao's confident voice came over the squad comms.
"I'll clear a path. Follow me."
Su Xiao stepped out of the Delamain Taxi.
Without another word, he raised both arms.
The anti-armor missiles at his elbows streaked into the Armored SUVs in the middle of the road, trailing two distinct plumes of white smoke.
Boom! Boom!
The two Armored SUVs serving as roadblocks were blasted straight into the air.
Then they crashed down, shattered fragments raining around them.
The soldiers beneath scrambled out of the way.
Their airtight formation fell into chaos.
Time suddenly slowed.
The falling Armored SUVs and shattered vehicle debris hung suspended in midair.
The soldiers scattering for cover also froze in place.
Su Xiao braced a heavy machine gun with one hand and opened fire on the fleeing crowd.
The bullets likewise moved slowly through the air, tracing rings of clearly visible ripples.
With the combined effects of Time Zero and his Tactical Goggles, Su Xiao had ample time to aim and fire at leisure.
He wielded the heavy machine gun with the precision of a marksman's rifle.