Chapter 3: Chapter 3: The Hunt Begins
The Grand Liberty Tower stood tall, a gleaming monolith of glass and steel that pierced the smog-filled sky like a dagger. Neon lights flickered along its edges, illuminating its grandeur as if mocking the dark underbelly of the city it loomed over. It was here where Diablo would begin his hunt.
With the rain still falling, the tower's exterior reflected fragmented images of the chaotic city below. Diablo stood on a rooftop several blocks away, his masked face hidden beneath the shadows of his hood. His katana hummed faintly at his side, resonating with his heightened senses.
Diablo: A corporate bigwig, huh? Probably thinks they're untouchable behind their walls and chrome-plated security.
The soft wosh of his suit's nanotech systems activated as he leaped from the rooftop, his enhanced agility allowing him to scale the narrow alley walls effortlessly. Each jump was fluid and precise, showcasing the Ackerman bloodline's innate coordination. As he neared the tower, his HUD displayed a three-dimensional layout of the building. Security drones, automated turrets, and heavily augmented guards dotted the perimeter.
Diablo: "Heavily Guarded, but not impenetrable."
With a flick of his wrist, Diablo unsheathed his katana. The blade gleamed in the faint light, its edge sharper than any steel crafted by Unknown.
Shing~
He activated the stealth system embedded in his suit, and his form shimmered, blending seamlessly into the darkness.
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Inside the Tower
The sound of footsteps echoed down the marble halls. A heavily armored guard stood at his post, unaware of the danger creeping closer. In a blur, Diablo appeared behind him.
Guard: "Wha—"
Before he could finish,
Diablo: Sun breathing 1 form: Dance Diablo's perform a singular downwards vertical slash in an arcing motion the katana sliced through the air cutting the guard neck silently. The man body crumpled to the floor, his cybernetics sparking faintly. Diablo moved on, his Transparent World and Spider-Sense tingling as he detected another threat.
A security drone hovered nearby, its scanning laser sweeping the corridor. Diablo crouched low, his enhanced reflexes allowing him to time his movements perfectly. When the drone turned its back, he launched a web-like strand from his suit, yanking it down and crushing it with a single stomp.
Diablo: Still got it.
The deeper he went into the tower, the more resistance he encountered. A squad of cyber-enhanced guards cornered him in a narrow hallway. Their leader barked orders.
Leader: "Surrender now! You're surrounded!"
Diablo tilted his head slightly, his mask hiding the smirk beneath.
Diablo: You should've brought more.
Sun Breathing 9 form: Dragon Sun Halo Head Dance...
In an instant, he vanished from sight, moving faster than the guards could track. His katana sliced through their neck, rendering them dead. Each move reap a soul.. instant all the guards were dead, their bodies sprawled across the floor.
Diablo: Better luck next time in your life chooms
I said silently to their headless body
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Reaching the Target
Finally, Diablo stood outside a large, reinforced door. His HUD indicated the target was inside. Using his enhanced strength, he jammed his katana into the electronic lock, disabling it in seconds. The door slid open to reveal a lavish office, where a middle-aged man in a tailored suit sat behind a desk.
Target: "Who—who are you?!"
Diablo stepped inside, his katana dripping with blood and the faint glow of his armor energy illuminating the room.
Diablo: why i should answer you?
The man panicked, reaching for a hidden weapon under his desk, but Diablo was faster. Severing his head in instant
Diablo: hey the job is done
Unknown Client: Very good i transfer your reward in your account immediately.
Beep..
Diablo: the night is still young.. mhh the moon is beautiful tonight
I look at the night city, glowing deeply in neon lights but the must captivating in all is the moon hanging in the night sky glowing brightly.
"Wosh"
The the silhouette in office vanished silently
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To Be Continued
First time making a battle scene sooo... Yups enjoy chooms