Chapter 39: People in Covert Operation

Going back in time a little, in a pitch-dark room with many screens, it seems to be a monitoring room somewhere.

In front of the screens stands a figure. This person, who originally had another purpose, was stunned by the unexpected scene on the screen. As for what this person saw, no one knows.

At the exit of the same facility, a tall man with short hair is walking in the corridor.

"Tch, it seems that the target being attacked is quite passive. Apart from here, there are only two places left. It seems that the other party wants to destroy everything at once. But tonight, I will catch you, intruder, and make you reveal the mastermind behind it all."

The tall man talks while running his fingers through his short hair, looking very muscular, like a bodyguard.

"It seems that the intruder has arrived."

The tall man deduced based on the current situation.

Although he knows nothing about the identity and methods of the intruder, he is not worried at all because he has absolute confidence in his own abilities.

At this moment, several figures come towards him from the opposite direction. However, the tall man is not afraid. Although he can't quite remember their faces, based on their attire, they should be the guards of this place. There are four of them, all carrying guns.

The other side asks first.

"Sir, why are you here?"

After briefly answering, the tall man gets straight to the point.

"So... where is the intruder?"

"Based on our speculation, they should be inside. They used a diversionary tactic, and we haven't encountered them. It seems that they invaded from another entrance."

"Is that so? Then we have to hurry up and catch them before they leave."

"Yes."

After hearing the answer, the tall man takes a step forward and leads the way, followed closely by the other four. However, before the tall man has gone far, continuous gunshots can be heard from behind.

In the dim corridor, the sparks from the muzzles are particularly noticeable, dispersing the murky darkness. The four submachine guns are all aimed at the tall man. In the narrow corridor, the gunshots continue for several seconds, perhaps until they run out of ammunition, and then stop. The smell of gunpowder fills the air.

Afterwards, the four put away their guns simultaneously.

"We have eliminated that person's enemy."

One of them reports in a calm manner.

But when the smoke clears, a voice comes from somewhere.

"Have you run out of bullets?"

The tall man stands there as if nothing happened, with only his clothes torn, but not a scratch on his body.

"What...?"

Everyone is stunned by the scene in front of them, but the tall man doesn't pay attention to the situation. He just mutters thoughtfully.

"This ability, could it be..."

"Keep shooting!"

With the shout, the four quickly reload their guns and attack the tall man again.

However, this time the tall man won't give them a chance. Despite the bullets continuously hitting him, he continues to charge forward without any intention of dodging, perhaps because he feels there is no need to dodge.

When the tall man gets close to them, instead of throwing punches or kicks, he accelerates further, slamming his entire body into them.

Although there are four people, all of them are inexplicably sent flying by the tall man, and the victory is decided in an instant.

After the battle, the tall man, who wins easily, doesn't revel in the joy of victory. Rather, he speaks in a thoughtful tone.

"It seems that there will be unexpected gains this time."

Then, the tall man's figure disappears into the darkness.

After an unknown amount of time, the figure awakens due to an unexpected event, quickly finishes what it originally intended to do, and as the figure moves, the contents on the screen continue to change. With the press of the enter key, a voice comes from the speaker.

"Self-destruct sequence initiated. Confirming, there are 4 minutes and 59 seconds until explosion."

Hearing this, the figure doesn't stop even for a moment and quickly leaves. However, the scene seen through the screen just now is unforgettable for this person.