"This guy isn't just freaky—he's freaky beyond belief. The files never mentioned him having a light shield or being able to devour poison mist."
McGray swore, ordered the ranged attackers to keep attacking Soldier Boy, and led the others rapidly toward the three of them.
Seeing this, Billy flashed a wicked grin. His eyes glowed red, and two laser beams as thick as drinking glasses roared out, instantly piercing the ability user at the front and blasting toward those behind him.
That wasn't all. Billy turned his head, slicing several ability users in half with his lasers before sweeping them toward the others.
The ability users hurriedly dodged. The Tattooed Man thrust his hand forward from a distance, turning the air into a fist that slammed into Billy. Billy staggered back several steps, and his lasers stopped.
"How is this possible?"
The Tattooed Man looked incredulous. Billy's lasers were at least twice as powerful as last time, and his defenses had improved dramatically too. Before, that blow would definitely have sent him flying.
Clearly, Billy had swallowed the serum Andrew had given him. This guy was ruthless not only toward others, but toward himself as well. The moment he realized something was wrong, he had taken the serum.
"You really are weak."
Billy laughed loudly and fired his lasers again. An ability user raised his right hand, and the ground beneath Billy rose rapidly, carrying him into the sky.
Then the Tattooed Man pulled with both hands, turning the air into a rope that wrapped around Billy's neck, trying to strangle him. Billy tore the air rope apart with brute force, then leaped hard toward the crowd.
The others were about to seize the opportunity to attack when Soldier Boy suddenly lit up with dazzling crimson light. Holding his glowing