A massive blaze instantly filled everyone's vision, setting off all kinds of munitions Butz had stockpiled inside the warehouse at the same time.
The result was simple—
the entire front of the warehouse was blown completely apart.
What remained was little more than ruins. Nearly half of the Maelstrom gang members inside were wiped out on the spot. Immediately afterward, laser-cutting grenades began bouncing into the air one after another.
Crimson beams flashed, slicing several Maelstrom gang members—who had just crawled out to check what was going on—into chunks of meat.
The smell of roasted flesh spread across the area. No one felt hungry. If anything, it made their stomachs churn.
Butz shoved aside the metal plate that had slammed down on him, gritted his teeth, and roared,
"Fuck! Fight back! Activate your Berserk Cyberware!!"
As his words fell, powerful shockwaves erupted from several points on the battlefield at once, hurling chunks of stone into the air and instantly drawing the attention of countless security robots.
Thud!
Following a heavy, muffled footstep, a panting "giant" with glowing red eyes hurled a massive rock aside and charged straight at Pyke.
Obviously, Pyke, who was surrounded in the middle, was taken by the opponent to be a high-ranking figure.
Boom!
Before the giant could get far, an equally massive figure rushed out and blocked his path, crashing into him with a deafening impact—the same Smasher-type robot that had smashed its way through the gate earlier.
"ROAR!"
The Maelstrom gang member let out a furious howl and threw a crushing punch straight at the Smasher-type robot's face. The robot merely took a single step back to evade it, then reached out, seized the attacker's elbow, and squeezed.
Crack!
"Aaaaaaagh!!!"
A piercing scream rang out. At the same time, several other towering Maelstrom gang members clawed their way out from beneath the rubble.
Under the flickering firelight, they looked like incarnations of demons, charging forward without fear of death.
But reality was far less dramatic.
Countless security robots raised their weapons, and an overwhelming storm of bullets poured out. The sheer firepower instantly turned several Maelstrom gang members into clouds of blood mist.
Seeing the situation turn hopeless, Butz immediately retreated deeper into the ruins.
The cyberoptic over Pyke's right eye instantly marked his movement. With a flash, Pyke vanished from where he stood.
Compared to Pyke's methodical advance, Vilet's side was far more explosive.
She led her troops straight above a Maelstrom gang stronghold. The hatch opened—and she jumped.
Several Imperial Guard Robots followed right behind her.
Boom!
The thunderous impact and the screech of tearing metal stunned everyone inside the stronghold. Several Maelstrom gang members were crushed flat on the spot.
A smile tugged at Vilet's lips. Energy surged around her hands. She brought her palms together, and a powerful shockwave blasted outward, sweeping away the smoke and dust.
Only then did the Maelstrom gang members finally react. Their eyes widened as they raised their weapons.
"Hah!!"
Vilet pulled one arm back, her body arching like a fully drawn bow.
Then her fist came down.
Boom!
In an instant, terrifying force slammed into the ground. Massive chunks of stone were hurled toward the Maelstrom gang. When the rocks fell, only the blood stains beneath them hinted at what had happened.
The Imperial Guard Robots moved in formation, lifting their shields and steadily advancing.
"ROAR!"
At the same time, the sound of shattering glass rang out. Hound-type robots burst through the windows, charging straight at the surviving Maelstrom gang members. Screams echoed, mixed with the sickening sound of flesh being torn apart.
It was clear—none of them were getting out alive.
Swish—
Thud!
Vilet spun around and caught a sudden incoming punch, a grin spreading across her face.
"I thought this place would be boring. Didn't expect to find some fun after all."
"You arrogant bitch—just you wait! Once I deal with you, I'll tear this pile of scrap apart and show you what your daddy can really do!"
Rolion glared at Vilet with a twisted expression, his words carrying a strange, unsettling undertone.
"Oh? Not bad trash talk," Vilet replied with a chuckle. "Too bad you don't have the strength to back it up."
She gave an order to the nearby security robots, telling them to ignore this fight and focus on cleaning up the battlefield.
Then she slammed her forehead straight into Rolion's.
Boom!
Rolian didn't dodge at all, smashing back head-on.
A white shockwave burst outward from the point of impact.
Rolian clenched his molars hard. That hit nearly rattled his brain loose—what the hell was this woman's head made of?!
He had titanium alloy bones!
"Up you go."
As Vilet spoke, Rolian felt an overwhelming force surge through his arm. His pupils shrank as he realized he was being lifted into the air.
Boom!
A human-shaped crater appeared in the ground.
"Cough—!"
Rolian spat out a mouthful of blood, sharp pain tearing through his body.
"Damn it!"
Boom!
Without hesitation, he activated his Berserk Cyberware. His wounds began healing at a visible speed, and a powerful wave of energy surged outward.
Vilet stood her ground, unmoved by the energy, watching with clear interest.
"Oh? Is this a new feature? I don't remember seeing this before."
"Hmph…"
Rolion exhaled sharply, white vapor spilling from his mouth. His muscle fibers swelled, and an attack far faster than before lashed out toward Vilet's side.
Vilet raised a single arm and blocked it head-on. The resulting shockwave sent her hair flying.
"Look at that. Not even careful—now my hair's a mess."
Rolion, who had been lost in rage just moments ago, suddenly snapped back to clarity. His eyes widened as he stared at the scene in disbelief.
"I've had enough. I'll take you back and let the boss have a look at you."
Transcendent Force!
Boom!
A thunderous roar followed. A fan-shaped trail of terrifying yellow energy ripped out behind Rolian, and a perfectly round hole appeared in his chest.
Thud!
"All done. Time to wrap up."
Vilet clapped her hands, then grabbed Rolian and dragged him away.