I, Chu, Am Retreating

"Annoying insect," the invisible blonde chef muttered, a second carving knife in her hand as she dashed towards Dr. Mei. Normally, eyes were the most sensitive part of the body, but this insect's eyes had sent a painful shock up her arm. It was likely a warrior from Fire Moth.

All that could be said next was, "What a strange twist of fate." The remaining question was how long this one-in-a-thousand Law-Ruler, subdued by Kevin empty-handed in the story, could hold him back. He needed to retreat.

In Qin Su's eyes, Fire Moth's cybersecurity system was riddled with flaws. Fire Moth wasn't opposing a nation; their defenses were only against malicious individuals or groups. Furthermore, no Law-Ruler had shown interest in Fire Moth's "network privacy" thus far. This had led to Fire Moth's neglect of network security.

Although the T-800 lay on the ground, its unseeing eye staring at the ceiling, Qin Su could use the networked surveillance cameras to find an escape opportunity. To the right of the reception desk was the kitchen. Qin Su had fallen near the kitchen's front door, a blind spot for the lobby's view. As soon as Kevin began fighting the Law-Ruler, he could slip away.

Fortunately, the other eye wasn't destroyed. Otherwise, the T-800 would have to rely on surveillance cameras for vision, which would consume precious processing power.

Hearing Qin Su's scream, Kevin turned around immediately. Seeing him lying on the ground, mouth agape, with a knife stuck in his eye socket, Kevin instantly stood up. Kevin spread his arms, shielding Mei behind him, his blue eyes instantly sharpening, as if locking onto any subtle change.

The restaurant descended into chaos. Customers fled frantically, and nearby checkpoints detected the disturbance, the roar of armored vehicle engines filling the air.

"Kevin, don't be rash. There are many innocent civilians around you," Dr. Mei called out to Kevin. Even though Kevin hadn't drawn Fire of Heaven's Judgment, Dr. Mei still felt the need to warn him.

Kevin nodded, listening carefully to the sounds around him. Though he didn't know who had killed Qin Su, the rapid and approaching footsteps alerted Kevin that the enemy was unseen. The female chef, holding carving knives in both hands, lunged directly at Dr. Mei behind Kevin.

Ultimately, she lacked combat experience. In Kevin's eyes, she was completely exposed. He reached out, grabbed her by the neck, and then slammed her heavily to the ground. Her face and figure, hidden by the refracted light, were revealed one by one.

Kevin's expression was calm, yet he felt something was amiss. "She is undoubtedly a Law-Ruler, but I've never encountered such a weak one."

Dr. Mei was also perplexed. A Law-Ruler that could be subdued with one hand was truly unheard of, yet it had happened. She sighed softly. If this Law-Ruler were truly this weak, it would be wonderful, but she knew this was just wishful thinking. Law-Rulers only grew stronger. If a Law-Ruler had low combat ability, one should be wary—she might possess extremely peculiar abilities.

She glanced at the restrained "Law-Ruler" and said to Kevin, "Transfer her to the [Base]. I'm very interested in her."

The female chef chuckled softly. For some reason, her body suddenly became soft and weak. Her head, which had been held high, drooped, and her chest, rising and falling with her breaths, gradually calmed until it stopped.

"She committed suicide."

"Is that so? What a pity," Dr. Mei sighed.

Dr. Mei turned her head. "Well, then, let's hold a funeral for your new friend..." Where Qin Su had fallen, there was nothing. Dr. Mei narrowed her eyes. "Kevin..."

"What is it, Mei?" Kevin looked at Mei. His gaze swept across the area, and he too was clearly astonished.

"It seems your new friend is not a normal person."

Outside the restaurant, an armored vehicle arrived belatedly. The door opened, and an adjutant ran in, breathlessly handing a stack of reports to Mei.

"Dr. Mei, there are reports of Law-Ruler attacks in multiple cities!"

Dr. Mei pushed up her glasses, which reflected the white light. "It seems there is more than one Law-Ruler this time."

"Kevin, take Fire of Heaven's Judgment and prioritize dealing with the Law-Ruler. We can consider John Connor's matter later."

"What strange luck, running into a Law-Ruler even while eating." The T-800 walked into the back alley from the restaurant's rear door. He pulled the carving knife from his forehead. Sparks flew from the back of his head. He tossed the knife into a green trash can, then looked around. There was no sign of movement.

He took out a lighter from his trench coat. Click. Blue flames spurted from the lighter's nozzle. He brought the flame to the wound on his right eye. Scorched biological tissue fell away. He squeezed his eyelids together, and the severed biological tissue fused together due to the high temperature. Then, the T-800 took out a pair of black sunglasses from his coat pocket and put them on.

Under the cover of night, the T-800 moved through streets and alleys, putting enough distance between himself and the restaurant. It was now 9 PM, curfew time. For the T-800 to evacuate, he had to wait for the transport helicopter. In fact, the cost of a helicopter was lower than that of a T-800, especially since this helicopter was stolen. Moreover, with Law-Rulers appearing, helicopters constantly flew over important cities, so evacuating by helicopter was not a foolish choice.

"Kevin, have you dealt with the Law-Ruler that appeared in the city?" Mei's voice came through the radio. Kevin moved like a phantom through the buildings in the night, his target the western district, where Honkai Beast incursions had been reported.

"Temporarily resolved," Kevin replied. His eyes scanned the city's edges like a falcon searching for its prey.

However, the sudden roar of helicopter engines forced him to look up at the distant sky. It appeared to be a military helicopter. With the powerful vision of a Flame-Chaser, Kevin could even see the number on the aircraft.

"CH-9061," he whispered.

At that moment, a voice came from the radio transceiver on his shoulder: "Kevin, there's something wrong with that helicopter. Its number is correct, but its unit is currently clearing Honkai Beasts in North Africa." Kevin was equipped with a **; when Kevin encountered a strong enemy, there was an observer behind him who could bring clarity to the situation.

"Understood," Kevin replied softly and began running towards the city's tallest landmark building. He sprinted up the glass facade of the building. Just as he was about to reach the rooftop, a figure flew towards the clouds. When Kevin tried to jump to the rooftop, the helicopter used gravity to perform an extremely dangerous maneuver, quickly widening the distance between them. Even with the agility of a Flame-Chaser, it was impossible to jump and catch the helicopter.

Qin Su clung to a hook under the helicopter's belly and waved at Kevin. "Goodbye, Kevin. Talking with you was an interesting experience."

"Was it?" Kevin held a Fire of Heaven's Judgment in each hand.

"I also found our conversation very interesting." The two Fire of Heaven's Judgment handguns merged into one, and a highly oppressive greatsword appeared in his hands. Kevin held the sword with both hands, and scorching flames erupted from the blade. This was the Annihilation form of Fire of Heaven's Judgment.

The scorching flames propelled Kevin rapidly towards Qin Su. The greatsword pierced directly through the lower armor of the helicopter's belly, getting stuck in the lower part of the cabin. Kevin and Qin Su faced each other, and Kevin extended his other hand to Qin Su.

"Then stay and chat with me a little longer."

The golden-red greatsword spewed scorching red flames backward. The greatsword cut through metal like mud, and the helicopter's body broke in half. Flames erupted from the engines, and the helicopter plummeted into the nearby woods like a meteor streaking across the sky.

The aircraft disintegrated spectacularly in the air amidst sparks, rolled a few times on the ground, and finally landed below a hill. Kevin stood up and casually brushed some dust and a few blades of grass off his clothes.

"Kevin, do you know?" Qin Su stood before Kevin.

"..."

Kevin held the Fire of Heaven's Judgment greatsword and looked up, listening quietly to Qin Su's words, because he knew Qin Su couldn't escape anymore.

A violent heatwave engulfed Kevin. The sunlight shining in the dark night swallowed the entire hill. The surrounding trees were blown down by the powerful shockwave, half of their trunks falling to the ground. The entire outskirts lit up as if it were daytime, and a small mushroom cloud slowly rose with the airflow.

He had been played.