Chapter 1554 - Titanium Guards (2/2)
“The lunar base reinforcement is about to arrive,” N-6 said. “Do you really want to turn it into a full-scale war?”
“Of course not.” Hao Ren laughed. “The drone cluster has completed its mission. It is only a diversion tactic. MDT, inform Nolan to pull back with the drone cluster. But do not go too fast. It is best to let the Zenith forces chase them around the higher orbit to keep the Cortex Prime busy for a while.”
“Understood.”
While speaking, the self-driving train squeaked as it braked slowly to slow down. The MDT, which had connected wirelessly to the train computer, hovered in the air. “We have arrived at the destination. During the journey, I have found the information about the cargo discharge station from the train computer. Wait until I jam the surveillance signal in the area and then we will leave the train and proceed to the tunnel on the left.
“From here onward, the Titanium Guards are guarding the area.” N-6 picked up an electromagnetic assault rifle, which N-4 handed to her during departure. “The combat power of the Titanium Guards is at another level, totally different from the Executors. They are under the control of the Cortex Prime directly. Combat skills and consciousness are way above the regular forces. I know you guys are badass but do not take them lightly.”
Vivian smiled. “Do not worry, we have seen enough enemies. We will underestimate our opponents. And you do not be nervous. You know, you are now stronger than before.”
The self-driving train slowly docked next to a metal platform, where a large number of robotic claws and hover haulers started to unload the goods from the train. Suddenly, a few shadows flashed past the robotic claws.
Hao Ren and his team found the tunnel that could lead them to the deeper part of the fortress using the map that the MDT had cracked.
There were few lights in the tunnel, which made the cold steel passageway look even more creepy. Just like the rest of the lunar base, the fortress was deserted with only the hum of the machines and buzz of electric current were heard occasionally. But such sounds would only make the place seem more lifeless.
But the tunnel was not wholly deserted; there were the Titanium Guards here.
Lily halted, looked back and mouthed the words, “Three guards ahead.”
Hao Ren peeked from the corner and saw three armed figures at the gate. They were bionic soldiers taller but utterly different from N-6 that mimicked the human. The three soldiers had cold steel bodies without bionic skin. Faint white glow pulsated in the gap between their body armors.
The MDT had quickly determined through a scan that these soldiers not only had a stronger body structure but also a shield.
The Titanium Guards were an elite force multiple times more advanced than the regular Executors.
From here onward, the Cortex Prime controlled all the security systems of the fortress. It was impossible to sabotage the surveillance system of the fort by virus or signal jamming.
Nonetheless, the team had also successfully entered the fort. There were only a few tunnels and alloy barriers between them and the Cortex Prime.
So, Hao Ren decided to first say hello to Cortex Prime.
“Vivian takes the one on the left, I take the one in the middle, and Y’zaks the right. Lily and N-6 stay here.”
Hao Ren took out his standard-issue gun from his dimensional pocket and lunged out of the shadow.
Move, aim, and shoot; all in one go. It was the best of Sir Ominous.
Followed closely from behind were Vivian with her plasma bat bomb, which was a lightning ball, and Y’zaks with his demonic flare.
The three Titanium Guards fell dropped like flies. One was blown into crystal dust, one was shattered by lightning, and the last one was turned into molten steel by the demonic flare.
Hao Ren instantly felt that something was amiss.