From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 698 "Your blasphemy and filth will be burned away."

Thump, thump!

Lei Ruoya led her team quickly through the streets.

The town's streets meandered and crisscrossed, dilapidated signs swayed in the wind, and shards of window glass were scattered all over the ground, as if the whole town had been abandoned for a long time.

The heavy footsteps of the magnetic boots and the scraping of the titanium tank armor sounded particularly jarring in the quiet town, like a hammer striking the heartstrings.

At the same time, a drone silently flew overhead, its engine's faint hum barely audible.

The high-precision lens continuously scans, projecting the structure and dynamics of the entire town onto the tactical screen of Lei Ruoya's helmet.

The gray buildings, the seemingly empty streets, and the densely moving red markers in certain areas are all clearly displayed on the scaled-down radar.

"A large gathering was found at the south intersection."

Based on the feedback from the drone, Lei Ruoya's gaze sharpened, and she raised her hand to make a forward gesture.

The Glory Warriors quickly formed a battle formation, moved along the wall, and began to deliberately minimize the noise caused by their magnetic boots, like predators approaching their prey.

As they turned a street corner, the sight before them made the air freeze.

A sizable fire station suddenly appeared at the end of the street.

It was a typical North American brick and tile building, with its red exterior walls peeling and the iconic fire badge above the door long since broken.

But what is most striking is not the building itself, but the "crowd" that completely surrounds it.

Hundreds of ragged "people" thronged around the fire station.

Their skin was unnaturally pale, some wounds were exposed, muscle tissue was turned outwards, and even traces of blood that had not yet completely congealed could be seen.

But these wounds, which should have caused excruciating pain or even shock, did not cause "them" to show any pain. Instead, they all showed a crazy excitement.

Some people tore off flesh from their arms and held them up like works of art; others even inserted nails or needles into their chests or genitals, laughing maniacally as they bled.

*Smack! Smack smack!*
The flashes of gunfire emanated from the second-floor windows of the fire station.

Small-caliber bullets pierced the shoulders and limbs of some people, and blood mist spread in the air, but these wounds failed to bring "them" down.

Instead, those “people” who were hit let out almost ecstatic howls.

"Hahaha! That was awesome!"

Shoot me! Again!

I'm going to fuck you to death!

"I want to eat your tongue and your cunt!"

Their voices were hoarse and broken, yet they carried an indescribable filth and blasphemy.

It's as if language itself has become a weapon that tears apart reason, pouring madness into the depths of people's hearts.

Lei Ruoya stood in the shadows at the street corner, her gaze cold as she observed everything through the helmet screen.

The screen was covered with dense red dots, almost completely covering the area around the fire station.

The resistance fighters on the second floor were firing tenaciously, but their firepower was limited, and each volley of fire only managed to take down a handful of people.

Even more terrifying, many of those who fell were able to struggle to their feet again while convulsing, and continue to rush towards the fire station, swaying their bodies.

"madman."

A Glory warrior cursed under his breath, his voice still carrying a heavy metallic quality even after being suppressed by the communication system.

Lei Ruoya did not respond immediately; a deep coldness emanated from her brows.

She keenly observed all sorts of details.

The faces of these "people" all bore the same cross-shaped blood blisters as the previous victims, except for their eyes.

Those eyes were sunken, the pupils dilated, as if they had been completely consumed by madness and desire. In this light, it was not a simple infection, but more like a deep-seated mental distortion.

'They weren't simply victims of the plague; they were more like sacrifices driven by some force.'

Lei Ruoya silently speculated in her heart.

Gunfire continued inside the fire station, but judging from the frequency, the defenders' ammunition reserves were running low.

The intervals following each gunshot grew longer and longer, as if utter silence could fall at any moment.

"Commander," a soldier inquired, "Should we intervene immediately?"

Lei Ruoya remained silent for a few moments, her gaze sweeping across the street ahead.

Sunlight shone on the hilt of the power sword, cold and menacing.

"Keep the drones locked on and confirm the number and location of the resistance fighters inside," she whispered the order.

At the same time, her helmet rapidly loaded battlefield information, and three-dimensional building outlines took shape on the screen.

Stairwells, windows, and passageways were marked one by one, and potential entry points and blind spots were identified by the system.

Although Lei Ruoya acts like a "child" in front of the Emperor and even some of her close friends, she is extremely calm during wartime.

The scene before her was appalling, but she knew very well that she should not intervene rashly without confirming the situation.

More importantly, these "people" are clearly not ordinary survivors, but rather distorted products of some kind of morbid force.

The sound of bullets rang out again, but it was shorter than before, indicating that the defenders were running out of firepower.

The crowd outside screamed wildly, tearing at the fire station's gate, the iron roller shutter door making a deafening roar as it was pounded.

"Aaaaaah! Open the door! Let me in and beat you all to a pulp!"

I'm going to eat your eyes!

The filthy roar echoed through the streets like a demonic chant, causing shards of broken glass to crumble from the walls.

After verifying that all information was correct and ensuring that there were no ambushes in the vicinity, Lei Ruoya decisively marked the hundreds of "freaks" gathered outside as "infected" on the tactical screen of her helmet.

Her gaze darted rapidly between data and reality, devoid of any emotion.

The screen was covered with countless flashing red dots, almost completely engulfing the area around the fire station. Meanwhile, the roller shutter door on the first floor was twisted and deformed by the infected people's frantic ramming and tearing, and it looked like it was about to collapse completely.

Lei Ruoya frowned, her voice low and firm, carrying an undeniable pressure that echoed throughout the channel:
"Deal with the infected people in front of you, and remember—leave a few alive for the biological department's experiments."

"Yes, Commander!"

The six honor warriors responded in unison, their voices strong and clear, like an echo of steel and fire.

The long-suppressed fighting spirit in their chests exploded, finally having the opportunity to be released at will.

The deathly silence of the neighborhood was shattered in the next instant.

Bang—bang bang—!
The six bolters roared almost simultaneously, spewing flames from their muzzles like a volcanic eruption.
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The 50-calcium blast arrow tore through the air with a piercing sonic boom, and the shockwaves sent dust swirling and the dilapidated walls trembling.

The entire street corner was instantly illuminated by intense flames, as if a small thunderstorm had descended at that moment.

The high-velocity explosive projectiles streaked across the street, their trajectories forming sharp streaks of light on the tactical screen.

*Pfft—Pfft!* —Boom!

The first wave of infected were instantly torn apart by the exploding arrows. Under the high-pressure impact and small-scale explosions, flesh and bone fragments were directly reduced to a mist-like dispersion that splattered onto the walls on both sides of the street.

The severed limbs and fragments, still warm from the impact, fell to the ground with a thud, emitting wisps of white smoke.

This time, "they" had no chance to get back up.

The power of explosive projectiles far surpasses that of ordinary light weapons, directly and fundamentally erasing "their" physiological functions.

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However, the moment the outer ring was cleared, the infected group's attention shifted rapidly. Hundreds of sunken eyes almost simultaneously fixed on Lei Ruoya and the Glory Legion at the street corner.

When "they" saw the fully armed Lei Ruoya and her group, instead of being frightened and scattering like ordinary thugs in the face of well-equipped soldiers, they reacted like wild beasts locking onto their prey, their excitement and desire amplified to an extreme.

"Hahaha! New prey!"

"Sniff, sniff, sniff! A woman! The scent of a woman!"

"There's a bitch inside! Hahahaha! I'm going to fuck her ass to pieces—!"

The filthy howls merged into a deafening cacophony, like filth and murky water churning in the air.

They are crazy.

Completely twisted into a monster devoid of humanity by some force.

Lei Ruoya's gaze darkened, and the battlefield model on the helmet screen immediately updated. The red dots began to converge rapidly, forming an arrow shape and rushing towards their location.

"Stabilize formation, provide fire support, and prioritize cutting off densely populated areas," she ordered in a cold voice.

"Yes, Commander!"

The honor warriors quickly adjusted their positions, forming a crescent-shaped fire network with their backs against the damaged wall, their gun muzzles angled to cover the entire street.

The next instant, muzzle flash erupted again.

Bang bang bang—Boom! Boom!

Explosive projectiles rained down wave after wave, tearing the infected charging at the front to shreds, and the shockwaves from the explosions knocked over those behind them.

The stench of blood in the air was almost tangible, and the entire neighborhood was shrouded in a crimson haze.

However, even such a brutal massacre could not deter the infected population.

They grew increasingly excited, their severed limbs and mutilated bodies twitching and rolling on the ground. Some even continued to crawl forward with their remaining hand and leg, spewing out frenzied and obscene words.

I'm going to lick your eyes raw!

"I'm going to shove that bitch's throat out! Hahahaha!"

The sound was a mixture of laughter and wailing, as if human language had been forcibly twisted into some kind of malicious curse.

Most importantly, the foul language of the infected people, like stinking mud, kept assaulting Lei Ruoya's eardrums.

The roars intertwined into a twisted, maniacal laugh, filled with morbid desire and blasphemy, like demonic sounds piercing the depths of one's heart.

The expressions of the Glory Warriors changed slightly, but Lei Ruoya, who was at the very front of the group, simply took a deep breath.

The next moment——

She raised her right hand, and the power sword at her waist was immediately drawn.

Buzz~——!
With a roar of activation and startup, a blazing plasma light stream lit up the edge of the blade, emitting a deep hum, like a bloodthirsty beast being awakened.

Thump, thump!

The magnetic boots stomped forward quickly, causing the stone bricks on the ground to crack instantly and dust to scatter.

Lei Ruoya charged forward like a steel cannonball, directly charging into the crowd of infected.

boom--!
The power sword sliced ​​through the air, leaving a dazzling arc of light.

In an instant, the three infected at the front were cleaved in two, their severed bodies gushing out with scalding blood, splattering across the walls and the ground.

“Ahahahahaha—!”

"The bitch is here!!"

The remaining infected did not back down; instead, they became even more frenzied because of the smell of blood.

Dozens of arms reached out at the same time, attempting to tear her apart and engulf her.

But her speed far exceeded that of "them".

call out!
With a horizontal slash, more than a dozen heads flew into the air at the same time, and blood gushed out like a fountain from the severed necks, staining half the street red.

dong dong dong——!
The dull thud of a head hitting the ground, accompanied by the sounds of severed arms and limbs crashing down, intertwined to create a bloody symphony.

Lei Ruoya almost transformed into a silver storm.

Her swordplay was so fast that it was impossible for the naked eye to follow, and each strike was accompanied by a roar as metal and flesh were torn apart.

An infected person lunged at her from behind, its menacing fangs about to bite into her armor.

Lei Ruoya suddenly turned around and slashed out with her sword.

puff!

The infected body was cleaved in two from the waist up, its upper body rolling and crashing into its companion in the distance, bringing up fragments of blood and entrails, like mud carelessly splattered.

Another infected person swung an iron bar at him, his eyes burning with lewd rage.

"Ah."

Lei Ruoya snorted coldly, took a step forward, and suddenly thrust her power sword forward.

Puff-!
The sword pierced straight through the opponent's skull, detonating within the brain cavity with plasma energy.

Bang~!

The entire head exploded into a cloud of blood mist, with debris and bone fragments scattering all around.

Limbs and severed arms flew everywhere, blood mist filled the air, and the infected group seemed to be torn apart by a fierce storm.

Lei Ruoya stood alone in the center of the crowd. Her silver-white armor, illuminated by the sunlight, resembled a statue of a deity. The blood dripping from her sword vaporized into smoke along with the energy flow, as if she were burning with crimson flames.

The infected people around them finally began to hesitate instinctively under this oppressive force. Their originally excited howls suddenly became low, and a trace of hesitation and fear was revealed in the chaotic footsteps.

“Your blasphemy and filth will be burned away.”

Lei Ruoya whispered, her voice cold and ruthless.

The next moment, she swung her sword again, continuing to turn this group of madmen into blood and dust.

Fortunately, Lei Ruoya did not forget her mission objective of leaving some survivors. After single-handedly dealing with half of the infected, she immediately withdrew to the line formed by her subordinates.

Immediately afterwards, the two Glory Warriors switched weapons and took out "stun guns" from their backs.

With a "click" of mechanical loading, a specially designed energy blast was pushed into the chamber.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Two arc flashbangs exploded in the center of the remaining infected group, and the blinding blue-white current spread out like a net-like vine.

More than a dozen infected people convulsed simultaneously under the "crushing" of high-voltage current, fell to the ground and twitched uncontrollably, emitting strange roars from deep in their throats.

"The survivors have been apprehended; the rest will be dealt with immediately."

Once confirmed, firepower was unleashed once again.

Bang! Bang! Bang!
The explosive projectiles still accurately pierced the infected's skull and chest cavity, completely erasing their remaining frantic howls.

In just over ten seconds, the entire frontal battlefield of the block was cleared away.

The ground was covered with charred bloodstains, broken pieces of corpses, and collapsed walls, and the air was filled with the stench of blood mixed with gunpowder residue.

"call"

Lei Ruoya, under her helmet, took a deep breath and looked toward the fire station in the distance.

The gunfire there has also stopped.
(End of this chapter)