178: Mercenary Mission 4

[Author: There isn't a large wave of the Vortex Gang, there's just a large wave of the Vortex Gang. (Dog head)]

The steel gate between areas L and H of the underground clinic emitted a teeth-grinding screech as it slid open to both sides with a groan, and over twenty figures swarmed in from behind the gate.

Cybernetic coolant emitted a faint fluorescence in the circulation tubes, the dark green glow and blood-red gang graffiti pulsed on their uniquely styled torn clothing.

Relying on the monitoring System barely repaired by Mad Flower, Fang Yun synchronized the scene he captured with the camera back to the team channel.

"To be honest, most of the difficulty of this commission is concentrated on that agitated, indiscriminate prototype." (Comms) (Fang Yun)

"Because of the prototype's hindrance, Mad Flower, who was originally quite powerful, can only display a technical level slightly above that of an average Hacker." (Comms) (Fang Yun)

"The remaining Vortex Gang is purely an extra. At least for you guys, they can only be considered an extra, right?" (Comms) (Fang Yun)

"To say there's no pressure at all, that's bullshit." (Comms) (Valentine)

"But relying on these ordinary members to trouble Toke and me, they're purely overthinking it." (Comms) (Valentine)

"Excluding the well-known enforcers of the major gangs, and the gang leaders who arm themselves with euros, the remaining gang members, as long as there's enough ammunition, we can kill as many as come." (Comms) (Toke)

As the elite mercenary duo of the Buckle Family, second only to the 'Vanguard Squad', Valentine and Toke's strength was forged in real combat, blade by blade, shot by shot.

The battle-hardened Valentine and Toke, with their steady tone revealing full confidence, made Fang Yun unable to help but crack a smile.

"In thirty seconds, the Vortex Gang will show themselves. I will provide one 'Movement Impairment' to try and defeat them in one go." (Comms) (Fang Yun)

"OK." (Comms) x2

"Countdown, twenty seconds." (Comms)

The infrared detection function of Eagle Vision Wolf Gaze precisely locked onto the twenty-seven heat sources gradually approaching Fang Yun and the two others.

"Puppet: Movement Impairment" was invoked, packaged, and encrypted by Human Intelligence Ascension, then uploaded to the personal operating Systems of all Vortex Gang members, bypassing Mad Flower.

"Ten seconds." (Comms)

Toke squatted beside the corner, resting the shotgun on his shoulder, the barrel pointed diagonally forward.

Valentine stood beside Fang Yun, holding a submachine gun with one hand and a pistol with the other.

Fang Yun, meanwhile, stood still, leisurely drawing Sakura Fall from its sheath.

"Five seconds." (Comms)

The sound of mechanical friction coming from around the corner reached a peak, and the sound of vulgar curses mixed with wild laughter and angry shouts also reached its maximum.

"Zero." (Comms)

In an instant, two figures rushed out from behind the corner.

Ferocious expressions, bloodshot eyes, conspicuous gang markings – this was the last image the Vortex Gang members left in the world.

"Firepower saturation!"

Toke roared loudly, and his shotgun also let out a roar.

"Bang—! Bang—! Bang—!"

"Tatata! Tatata! Tatata!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Valentine's submachine gun and pistol simultaneously spat fire, providing covering fire for Toke.

Powerful slug rounds tore open the chests of the enemies in the front row, and the unlucky guy trying to rush out from the corner was instantly headshot.

Fluorescent green and bright red liquid sprayed everywhere, and severed limbs and chunks of flesh flew all over.

In the blink of an eye, 6 members of the Vortex Gang died.

Before they could organize a counterattack formation, Fang Yun's 'Movement Impairment' followed closely, delivering a fatal blow.

The paralyzed Vortex Gang members could only watch as 7 round fragmentation grenades rolled to their feet.

The next second.

"Boom—!"

The explosive flames and powerful impact force swallowed and crushed all twenty-one remaining Vortex Gang members.

Even Fang Yun and the two others, who had been prepared, were forced back a few steps by the heatwave caused by the sudden rise in temperature.

"Tsk tsk tsk. Grenades are indeed the killers of confined spaces, truly effective."

After the flames gradually subsided and the explosive sound faded.

Fang Yun clicked his tongue and was the first to walk around the corner.

What came into view was a tragic scene.

Synthetic fiber clothing, charred and scabbed flesh, twisted and deformed machinery were melted together by the high temperature.

The deceased Vortex Gang members all had expressions of terror.

Among those still alive, some were venting their unbearable pain with wails, while others had ulcerated mouths or damaged vocal organs, making even shouting a luxury.

"Is it very painful? I am kind-hearted and cannot bear to see you suffer, so let me give you a quick end."

The intense pain made the Vortex Gang members unable to hear what Fang Yun was saying.

Seeing this, Fang Yun could only sigh helplessly, grinning as he raised Sakura Fall in his hand.

"Since you're not speaking, I'll take it as your consent."

"Look at the blade!"

"Swish!"

"Thud!"

"Thump!"

A fine... uh, charred head, fell to the ground.

Fang Yun successfully sent a tortured person to heaven. Congratulations, congratulations.

Valentine and Toke followed behind Fang Yun, walking forward over the scattered remains.

Sakura Fall danced across the necks of the Vortex Gang members, each swing taking a suffering life.

When the last Vortex Gang member took his last breath, Fang Yun flicked the hilt, and the filth on the blade instantly shook off.

Valentine and Toke looked at the smiling Fang Yun and suddenly felt their mouths go a little dry.

『This confirms it, Fang Yun is definitely a big shot from who knows where.』

"Let's go, let's deal with the most crucial enemy."

"Ah? Oh, oh. Right, let's go deal with the most crucial enemy."

Fang Yun reined in his smile and said somewhat awkwardly:

"If I said that I unconsciously smile whenever I get nervous, and just now I was smiling while killing people because I was too nervous, would you believe me?"

Valentine and Toke exchanged glances, then answered in unison:

"Believe, of course we believe."

"Really? Haha, as long as you believe it."

Fang Yun gave a dry laugh, knowing in his heart that the two guys in front of him with eyes as firm as if they had joined a party didn't believe him at all.

「It seems this misunderstanding can only be resolved later.」

「Although I don't know what they'll imagine me to be, it's not a big problem.」

Fang Yun turned around, preparing to lead Valentine and Toke to continue forward via another small path.

They had barely taken two steps when suddenly, Fang Yun's eyes narrowed.

"The prototype is rushing towards us, Mad Flower has broken through my interference."

At the same time, Mad Flower's loud laughter echoed through the underground clinic.

"Hahahahaha, you damned mercenary, I've already broken free from your interference, didn't expect that, did you!"

"Although your puppet is very strong, unfortunately, your computing power is not enough!"

"Next, it's my turn!"

"You can go to the Nether in fear and regret!"

"Hahahahaha!"

Fang Yun glanced at Human Intelligence Ascension's computing power usage: 18% (Computing Bar One), 0% (Computing Bar Two), ..., 0% (Computing Bar Ten).

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