Chapter 53 Undercurrents (1/2)
Ring...!
The shrill of the fire alarm rang through the hallways as the fire spread. Thick, black smoke filled up the entire research department as the research staff headed for safety.
The sprinklers quickly put a stop to the spreading fire, but many documents were ruined, and sparks were flying out of some computers and machines. The walls and ceiling were filled with black burn marks.
”What could have caused the fire?” wondered the heartbroken research director aloud as he looked at the ruins.
Security soon arrived to begin inspection.
”The fire started from the workshop!”
Luo Xuan - his entire body soaking wet, and his entire face black - was supported out by the guards. All his hair had been burnt off, including his eyebrows, and he looked just like a soy egg - or rather, a century egg.
Being able to react quickly, in addition to having a fire extinguisher nearby, saved him from further disfigurement.
He had not expected the incendiary agent to be gaseous. It combusted the very second it came into contact with the atmosphere.
Luo Xuan had clearly overestimated himself.
”I've lost...” he grudgingly admitted.
”What have you done‽” yelled the research director.
One of the security guards opened his hand to reveal a few bullet cases. Although they were blackened, they were clearly crimson before.
”This is the bullet case of the High-explosive Gunpowder. Your man was trying to analyze it.”
The research director was instantly livid. Speechless, he could only point a finger at Luo Xuan in his rage.
'Are my orders something to be taken lightly of‽
'When the higher-ups investigate, this will all fall onto me again!
'You bastards!'
Gu Hui also arrived at the scene. His face darkened upon seeing the wreckage.
”Explain yourself.”
The research director yanked Luo Xuan before him and said through gritted teeth, ”He did this all by himself!”
Gu Hui looked at Luo Xuan plainly.
”Do you have anything to say for yourself?”
Luo Xuan lowered his head. He had thought that he would succeed and earn merit, but instead, he had now ended up disobeying orders on top of causing damages to the headquarters. This was probably the end of his career.
”You will go back to logistics,” stated Gu Hui coldly before turning around to leave.
Luo Xuan shuddered. Before, he had left the logistics department on bad terms. A return did not bode well for him.
True enough, when he arrived at the logistics department, his past colleagues all ignored him when they saw him. Even the logistics director, who had had high hopes for him in the past, was unwilling to see him. He only sent a secretary to inform Luo Xuan of his new position in a small team.
If only he had not been so narrow-minded and full of himself, he would not have lost his path and ended up like this.
Although he deeply regretted his actions now, it was too late.
”I was immature...” lamented a bitter Luo Xuan.
...
Han Xiao was shocked to hear of what Luo Xuan had done from Feng Jun - not even he, the creator himself, would dare to mess around and open up a completed incendiary bullet.
'That guy's got some balls.'
However, the matter was inconsequential to him. All along, Luo Xuan had just been a name in the back of his mind.
Soon after, Zhang Wei's armored suit was delivered to his workroom. Upon observation, it was a truly crude prototype.
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Combatant Armored Suit (Prototype)
Type: Modular Mini-Power Suit
Grade: White
Stats: 682/1400 Durability, 35 Defense
Power Level: 86
Energy Level: 250/250
Prerequisite(s): 42 STR, 48 END
Bonus Stats: -10 DEX
Height: 1.95m
Weight: 370kg
Control Method: Manual (Full)
Energy Source: Electricity
Combat Consumption Rate: 5 energy/min
Core Power: 125/130
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Frame Module:
Spring-piston Absorber (reduces load by 65%)
Power: 20
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Right Arm Module: Large Caliber Tri-barreled Machine Gun
Damage: 105-125
Firing Rate: 5 shots/second (per barrel)
Maximum Firing Rate: 8 shots/second for 5 seconds (per barrel)