"Watch a good show?"
Liana Forrest blinked in confusion, turning to V.
Then, she looked out the window.
The environment was getting increasingly desolate, and the pursuing forces below were becoming bolder with their firepower.
"V, something isn't right... shouldn't we be heading toward the city?" Liana asked, stomping her foot anxiously.
"This car isn't responding to my commands! If we don't move fast, we're done for!"
Normally, in a high-risk situation like this, the smartest move would be to head straight for the city.
The moment they reached Night City's armed defense perimeter and rapid-response teams, their pursuers would have to back off.
Even if the authorities detained them, it would only be for show—thanks to Kang Tao's influence, they'd be released in no time.
Instead, they were flying into open wilderness.
V gently stroked Liana's dark hair and replied, "This Holy Sword isn't yours."
"What... what do you mean it's not mine?" Liana froze, realization dawning.
"No wonder I couldn't access its systems... wait, then who—"
The more she thought about it, the more wrong things felt.
Had she... overlooked something important?
Before she could piece it together, V issued a command.
"Shockwave... do it."
"Affirmative."
A cold, mechanical voice responded from the car's internal speakers.
"Wait—who the hell is Shockwave!?" Liana's confusion deepened.
Was it the car's AI?
Before she could process it, the floating car abruptly tilted downward, descending rapidly.
On the Ground – The Pursuing Squad
"They're landing? Are they... surrendering?"
The Team B soldiers watched as the enemy's car quickly lost altitude.
They had been told to take the targets alive if possible—so when they saw the descent, they held their fire.
"Boss! We've lost external communications!"
"Huh? What's going on?"
"Doesn't matter—stay focused on the mission. Probably just interference."
"Alright, keep your weapons ready! The one inside is a professional mercenary, and the other... well, let's not take chances."
The moment the car touched the ground, V and Liana jumped out and ran toward the nearby hills.
The squad moved in swiftly.
"We've got visual on two targets—both female! Five of you, search the car, the rest—pursue!"
The troops rushed forward—only for something unbelievable to happen.
Transformation: Shockwave Awakens!
"CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!"
The floating car twisted and shifted, metal grinding against metal.
Panels unfolded, mechanical parts extended, and in mere seconds—
A towering eight-meter war machine stood in place of the once-luxurious vehicle.
A massive energy cannon gleamed on its right arm.
Seeing it alone sent chills down the spines of the pursuing soldiers.
Before they could react, Shockwave struck.
"BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!"
A deafening barrage of energy blasts rained down on the battlefield.
The unsuspecting soldiers were caught off guard, thrown into complete chaos.
The air filled with explosions, debris, and screams of panic.
"S**t! Take cover!"
"WHAT THE HELL IS THIS!?"
"It wasn't in the briefing!"
Seeing their comrades obliterated in seconds, the surviving troops scrambled for cover.
"Find a bunker! Fire back!"
"RATATATATATATATA!"
The remaining soldiers launched a counterattack, unleashing their full arsenal at the towering machine.
It was futile.
Their bullets bounced harmlessly off Shockwave's reinforced armor.
Even grenade launchers failed to make a dent.
Then, the real nightmare began.
The Butcher's Dance
With one swing of its massive energy cannon, Shockwave annihilated a combat vehicle, sending soldiers flying.
Before the smoke even settled, its left hand flicked out—unleashing a blazing magnetic whip.
CRACK!
The whip coiled around a screaming soldier, electrocuting him instantly before hurling his corpse into his allies.
Shockwave charged forward, a relentless force of destruction, tearing through the squad like a war god.
For a moment, the battlefield was nothing but chaos—
Gunfire. Screams. Explosions. Desperation.
It was a massacre.
The Kang Tao soldiers never stood a chance.
V & Liana – Watching in Horror
Hiding behind the hill, V watched the one-sided slaughter unfold.
Even though she had known Shockwave's power beforehand—
She still felt her scalp tingle in shock.
"How the hell did Alex tame something this powerful?" she muttered.
Beside her, Liana was completely stunned.
Her scientific mind struggled to process what she was seeing.
"This... what IS this thing?"
"A new-generation combat robot? No... no, that's impossible!"
"If any company had this level of tech, Kang Tao would know about it!"
"And this transformation system... this isn't just difficult—it's supposed to be impossible!"
For the first time, Liana felt ignorant.
Everything she thought she knew—her knowledge, her expertise—shattered.
The Aftermath
Within minutes, every enemy was dead.
Shockwave shifted back into its Holy Sword form.
V emerged from behind the hill, pulling Liana along.
Without a word, Liana sprinted toward Shockwave.
She ran around it, touching its surface, inspecting every detail.
She needed answers.
But...
She found nothing.
It looked like an ordinary floating car.
"HOW!?" she muttered in frustration.
Then, something else caught her attention—
The dead soldiers.
Their gear...
All Kang Tao-issued.
Her pupils shrank.
A deep ache spread through her chest.
"No... why?"
"Why did Kang Tao's men attack us?"
"They said we were going for peaceful contact... then why this!?"
Her mind reeled.
Nothing made sense anymore.
Suddenly, her phone rang.
It was Lisa Han—her mother.
"Liana! Are you okay!? You scared me half to death!"
Lisa's voice trembled with relief.
But Liana...
She broke down completely.
Tears streamed down her face.
"Mom... why?!"
"Didn't we agree on peace!?"
"Alex... he's a scumbag, but he's a good person!"
"WHY DID THIS HAPPEN!?"
Liana sobbed uncontrollably.
The betrayal—
The grief—
The chaos—
Nothing made sense anymore.
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