death of hope

Chapter 1047 "Psionic Storm" (120) Gunshots at Midnight

A team of corporate warriors infiltrated the psionic research building under cover of night, took the elevator down, and penetrated the core area of ​​the research facility "B14".

The 'LOWA combat boots' made a slight friction sound as they contacted the alloy floor. No one was talking; only steady, even breathing could be heard.

Without a doubt, they were all well-equipped and highly trained ruthless individuals.

The matte black polymer armor, etched with the pink logo of Sakura Corporation, features LED light strips projected onto the helmet's bulletproof visor coating, constantly changing and flowing with movement, refracting psychedelic light and shadow.

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The two people walking at the front of the group were a man and a woman.
The man was an average-looking, greasy middle-aged man with a dangerously receding hairline.
This person was Dr. Ryan Elson, the leader of Project Zero. As always, he was dressed in an expensive suit with a white lab coat over it, and he had a clumsy beer belly. He used his high-level employee card to unlock the access control system and clear the way for everyone.

The woman is elevator operator Higashiyama Ruriko. This black-haired beauty's true identity is a special agent sent by high-ranking executives of Sakura Corporation to monitor the research institute.
Today, she wasn't wearing that tight-fitting cheongsam that made the researchers blush; instead, she was wearing a combat uniform befitting a corporate warrior captain.

To gain a better view, Higashiyama Ruriko didn't wear a helmet, and her expression was completely different from usual; the alluring charm in her eyes had turned into undisguised murderous intent.
Leading his men, he advanced towards the "Prometheus" laboratory deep within B14.

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Inside the laboratory, Dr. Joseph H.D. Dane, director of the Psionic Research Institute, securely fixed the slide, his eye pressed against the microscope eyepiece, his fingers constantly adjusting the magnification.

Suddenly, an electronic beep sounded, the access control unlocked, and the airlock rose.
The old man turned around abruptly, his gaze meeting that of his prized student, Ryan Elsson.

"Ryan?"

Good evening, Teacher Qiao~

"In the middle of the night, you..."

Halfway through his sentence, the old man glanced behind Ryan and spotted a large group of corporate warriors hidden in the hallway. He immediately sensed something was wrong and frowned.
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"who are they?"

"Guest, you just arrived from head office and haven't eaten yet~" Ryan said with a grin.

The old man squinted: "What are you going to do with these people?"

Ryan shrugged and pointed to the microscope the old man was using:
"Protect our valuable research findings!"

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Higashiyama Ruriko, annoyed by Ryan's slow pace, walked straight into the lab, glared at the old man, and demanded an answer in a stern voice:
"Director Joseph, is there evidence that you are colluding with our company's competitor, Sony Corporation, plotting to hand over the results of 'Project Zero' to them as a pledge to jump ship and become a senior executive there? Is that right?!"

Joseph shrugged dismissively: "Well, you bitch, you really are the head office's lackey."

"Based on your answer, I can only assume that you have admitted to the crime."

"Admit my ass! You stinking bastard! This project is my life's work! I can give it to whomever I want!"

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Ruriko Higashiyama wasn't angry; she simply nodded expressionlessly. "I'm certain now. You have indeed betrayed the company."

The old man was extremely contemptuous, not even glancing at the other person, and pointed at Dr. Lane's nose to question him;
"Ryan! Why are you accusing your master?! Just because that bitch is good at bed? Did she make you feel good?" "Hmph, sleeping with her is better than getting scolded by you, you grumpy old man, every day!"

Joseph flew into a rage, spitting as he yelled, "You bastard! You ungrateful wretch! I taught you everything you've got!"

Ryan Elsson pointed his finger at them and cursed, "You old codger, you're insatiable! You've taken all the credit for yourself, leaving nothing for the students. You've eaten the meat yourself and haven't even shared a drop of soup with everyone!"

"Idiot! You've been used as a pawn by outsiders! The senior executives at Sakura Corporation are ostracizing us. Once we've succeeded, they'll discard us like used tools! If you don't switch jobs, you're doomed! The Sony CEO promised me equity and a senior management position. I originally planned to take you and Xiao Li with me!"

"I don't believe you for a second! You old codger, you only ever think of yourself!"

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Higashiyama Ruriko was amused by the master and disciple duo, these two top scholars in the psychic world were arguing like shrewish women in a market.

Liulizi said to the corporate warriors behind her, "Men, tie this traitor up and bring him before the Lord to await his judgment!"

The old man stood tall and proud, seemingly unafraid.

"I have senators and the Sony CEO protecting me! Anyone who dares to touch me is asking for trouble!"

"Stop his nonsense, just take him down!"

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Two corporate soldiers took out steel handcuffs and plastic strapping and walked towards the old man.
"Don't put up a futile resistance, Doctor."

Joseph frantically pressed the red button hidden in his palm to send a distress signal. In fact, he had started pressing it as soon as the other party entered, but no help came after pressing it for a long time, and he was inwardly groaning.
(Why isn't it here yet? Is the battery dead and it's not sending a signal?)

Without any warning, the ceiling burst open, and several ghostly black figures descended along ropes.

The samurai sword pierced precisely through the gap between the corporate warrior's helmet and breastplate, penetrating his heart and lungs.
The assassin landed free from the ropes, wearing a terrifying Japanese demon mask, and wielding a samurai sword in one hand and a submachine gun in the other.

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"Quick... quick, protect me..."

Dr. Ryan was terrified and retreated repeatedly for protection, while Ruriko Higashiyama remained fearless, her experience allowing her to instantly recognize the attacker's origin:
"Sony Corporation's 'Cyber ​​Onimusha', be careful, he's a master."

Joseph, crouching behind the centrifuge, yelled, "Protect me! If I die, Sony will get nothing!"

Ruriko Higashiyama raised the muzzle of her assault rifle, pressed the lever to switch to fully automatic fire, and the corporate warriors also found cover to fire, or drew their wakizashi short swords to fight the approaching Onimusha in hand-to-hand combat.

In an instant, the laboratory transformed into a hellish scene.

Amidst a hail of bullets and flashing blades, blood splattered and parts flew everywhere, Dr. Ryan cowered in a corner, trembling, too afraid to even look up.

In the duty room, which was only a few dozen meters away, Li Ang was stunned and stood there, completely unaware of what had happened.