NOVEL NEXT Chapter 323: Single Minded
'I don't need a human face,' he muttered, shaking his head and pushing those unnecessary thoughts to the back of his mind.
The reason he had made it this far so quickly was his simple, single-minded focus on getting stronger.
To him, everything else was secondary. His ultimate goal was to become the strongest being, someone who could live freely because no one would dare challenge him.
He saw nothing wrong with this way of thinking.
Changing something that wasn't broken would be dumb. In fact, he had to ensure that his approach to life remained unchanged, no matter what.
"Okay, forget we talked about this," he said, looking to see if the system would respond, but there was no reply.
However, he didn't care about it or take it to heart. At least, their exchange had given him some insight into how autonomous the system was, and it was really high.
'I need to be more careful,' he thought to himself.
After finishing up, he walked toward the balcony and looked at the building Emy had pointed out. It was time to focus on the mission at hand.
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The building was a distance away, but with his abilities, reaching it without being detected was relatively easy. The real challenge was waiting for him inside the building itself.
Just as he had climbed here, he decided to scale the walls of the residential building nd then jump from one roof to another until he got closed to his destination.
Unfortunately, the place was heavily secured. He noticed numerous outdoor cameras and a fleet of small, flying drones patrolling the area.
The drones were sleek and streamlined, with dark, reflective surfaces that shimmered under the moonlight. Each one glided silently through the night sky, their advanced, nearly invisible propellers barely making a sound.
Occasionally, the drones would emit a faint, red glow as they adjusted their focus, clearly maintaining a vigilant watch over everything .
Below, the area was heavily guarded. Security personnel wore helmets that covered half their faces with dark visors.
They were equipped with high-powered guns that looked very different from what Reign was used to seeing.
Alongside them were robots that looked far more advanced than any he had seen before in Green Valley City.
The robots had sleek, humanoid metallic bodies with smooth, high-tech designs and bright LED lights on their heads
Their movements were smooth and coordinated, showcasing the cutting-edge technology behind their engineering.
It was clear that BioGen had spared no expense in setting up robust security measures to protect their research.
'No wonder Lilith's team failed. This place is more like a military base than a research lab,' he muttered to himself.
Only someone at his level could possibly bulldoze the entire place if he really wanted to.
But he hesitated to act without first meeting Juggernaut.
He had learned how complicated it was to face a meta-human, so he didn't want to lose his one advantage: the element of surprise.
'What should I do?' he wondered, his mind racing to determine the best course of action.
Then he suddenly remembered the access card he had obtained from Emy.
'It would be a waste not to use this,' he thought while holding the card in his hand. It was his ticket to gaining access inside without blowing his cover.
'Good thing I brought my mask with me,' he added, opening the compartment in his stomach where he had hidden it.
Having the ability to change and morph his body at will had its perks; like being able to used it as his personal storage to saved space.
He checked the mask first, ensuring it was still in good condition.
'Luckily, this thing wasn't destroyed by the cold before,' he mused inwardly, thinking back to his past encounter with Elsa. He recalled how the freezing temperatures on that warehouse had once posed a serious threat to him and his plans.
With that settled, he scanned the area and noticed a normal security guard taking a break in a quiet corner.
The guard was smoking a cigarette while sipping from an energy drink, perhaps to stave off boredom and stay awake.
'You're my target,' he muttered to himself as he carefully jumped down from the roof and made a run for it.
Using the darkness and shadows to blend seamlessly with his surroundings, his Night Walker skill made him nearly invisible in the night.
Plus, with its high level of proficiency, even if he stood right next to someone, they wouldn't notice him if he stayed silent.
But it wasn't perfect; inanimate objects like CCTV cameras could still detect him, so he had to memorize the camera locations and avoid them.
As he got closer, Reign scanned the area again, looking for a way to create a diversion.
He spotted a small pebble on the ground and picked it up. With a flick, he tossed the stone behind the guard, causing a soft clatter.
The guard, startled by the sudden noise, turned to investigate.
However—
Reign seized the moment, and approached the guard from behind and delivered a fatal blow to the back of his head, killing him instantly.
He then absorbed the guard's body, leaving only the clothes behind. The process was quick and silent, leaving no trace of the guard except for the empty uniform.
Next, he adjusted the uniform to make sure it looked right. He checked himself in a nearby building window, smoothing out any dirt and making sure everything was in place.
Once he was satisfied, he walked confidently toward the entrance.
When he reached the first checkpoint, a security guard looked him over closely.
The guard was stationed at a small kiosk with screens and security equipment. He scrutinized Reign's uniform and then looked at him with a hint of suspicion.
Without saying much, the guard raised an eyebrow and held out his hand for the access card.
Reign handed over the card, and the guard examined it under a bright light.
After a few moments, the guard nodded and returned it "You're clear," the guard said, stepping aside.
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Inside, the hallway was busy with people moving around despite the late hours.
He blended into the crowd, keeping his head down as he moved through the hallway. But he didn't head straight for the elevator, though.
'I need to find another disguise,' he thought while observing everyone around him.
The guard's uniform had been useful for initial access to the building, but wearing it while moving around on higher floors would make him stand out too much.
As he watched, he saw a female janitor pushing cleaning equipment enter the elevator. He paid close attention to the digital analog and noticed that she reached the 6th floor.
This gave him an idea.
He waited again and finally spotted another janitor, this time a male. He followed him towards some kind of utility room.
He made sure to act normally, keeping an eye on the numerous CCTV cameras. His eyes darted around, searching for the ideal spot where the cameras' angles wouldn't catch him.
After a few moments, he found it: a narrow corner, partially hidden.
Just as he was about to slip inside, a voice echoed from behind him. "What are you doing here?"