Reborn as the Darling of the Delta.

"Damn it, they got here so fast! I just got out of there. Oh well, whatever, if you've got the guts, kill me. I'm running away."

However, just as Reis was about to start running towards the bridge, a bullet grazed his scalp, startling him so much that he shrank back again, swallowing hard as he gasped for breath.

Just now... I think I almost died. Damn it, that feeling just now, no doubt about it, that shot was definitely done by that little bastard. That familiar feeling of palpitation.

"Ries, right? You can't escape now."

Just as Reis was leaning against the wall, panting heavily, a woman's voice came from in front of him. When Reis looked up, he saw a woman with orange hair leading the white-haired brat he hated to the core.

But... now that kid is here, who fired that bullet that could have blown his head off?

Chapter 455 Uluru's Pain

"Oh my god, why did my hand shake just now? Ugh, I'm so mad! I missed such a good opportunity!"

At this moment, the murderer that Reese mentioned was also on the bridge, pounding his chest in anger. He had made a promise to Xiao Hao and the others before he got this opportunity, but now he had given up on it.

"Um... forget it, Uluru. Next time you... should practice more at the shooting range before volunteering here. This is indeed a bit of a mess, but thankfully I just saw that two people from Hafk's side have already gone to Reis's side. It looks like one of them is Claire and that [Zero]."

Luna had intended to say something to Uluru, but seeing him kneeling on the ground with a look of remorse, she sighed helplessly and let him go. This guy had volunteered to end Reis's sinful life after hearing that Reis had been released.

I was thinking of leaving this important task to Xiao Hao or doing it myself, since when it comes to sniping skills, Xiao Hao is number one, and I dare say I'm number two.

However, after seeing Uluru's sincere expression, Zhang Hao couldn't bear to disappoint him. After discussing it with Luna, he decided to give this important opportunity to Uluru.

"Sister Luna, look how eager Uncle Uluru is, why don't we let him do it? After all, it seems like Sister Claire and [Zero] have already gotten off the plane and are heading this way."

Seeing that Zhang Hao had said so, Luna could only nod. Then, worried that Uluru wouldn't be able to find Reis's location, she specially shot a probe arrow into the sky to find Reis's location.

Upon seeing Reese heading in their direction, Luna quickly pointed out Reese's location to Uluru, who then began preparations accordingly.

However, the result of all this... well, let's just say it's the first time Uluru has ever blocked a bridge here, so it's quite normal to lack experience.

Zhang Hao: Hmm, so it's best for me, a super sniper with rich experience, to carry out this mission. But since Uncle Uluru is so proactive, I have to come and support him!

"It's alright, Uncle Uluru. Go back and practice more. After all, it's like sniping... If you don't have the talent, you can make up for it with hard work. I believe you won't miss next time."

Uluru: Waaaaah, thank you so much, Hao, but why... do I feel even worse after you comforted me? Is this just my imagination?

Luna: No, this isn't your imagination. It's just like a top student comforting a struggling student. To a top student, it's very simple, like drinking water, but to an ordinary person like you, it's quite difficult.

Uluru: Oh, I see. Then I'll have to go back and find Xiaohao to discuss this properly with him using a chemistry book I wrote myself. I think Xiaohao will be very happy.

At this moment, Shen Lan also spoke to Zhang Hao and the others:

"Hey, how's it going, Xiao Hao? Have you dealt with that guy Reis? We're getting ready to retreat now. We just saw an armed helicopter we've seen before parked in the sky. Looks like Hafk's people are almost back. Let's retreat first. As for that Mandel brick... let's plan for another time."

Upon hearing Shenlan's words, Uluru's expression changed once again. He had completely lost face. He had not only betrayed Xiaohao's trust, but also everyone else's!

Uluru: I'm so damn stupid, why did I have to take a sniper rifle! I should have just shoved my loitering munitions right into Reese's face and thrown a couple of incendiary bombs at him.

After exchanging a glance, Zhang Hao and Luna truthfully reported what had just happened on their side. Shen Lan didn't say much after listening, but Roy's cheeky voice did not disappoint everyone's expectations:

"Hey ho ho, I didn't expect David to be this confident. Confident men are indeed the most handsome. But your marksmanship... tsk tsk tsk, looks like you'll be sitting at the same table as me next time, hehe. Welcome, welcome to join me."

Uluru: Duck egg. (╬▔皿▔)╯

"It's alright, David. It's normal that you failed. But since you said that Hafk's people have already reached Reis's side, then it should be fine. You two should pack up a bit and sneak out to meet up with us while things are in disarray. Luna, Uluru, you two need to protect Xiao Hao, understand?"

Deep Blue: Hmm... Something's not right. I feel uneasy. Am I, a grown man, starting to have a sixth sense? But this sixth sense... doesn't seem like a good thing.

After giving Luna and Uluru a few instructions, Deep Blue and the others took one last look at the few Asara soldiers still howling on the ground, then turned and left. These soldiers were just well-equipped bots. Now that they had the items, and with no hope of getting the Mandel Brick, they decided to retreat first.

Seeing this, Zhang Hao and the others quickly packed up their belongings, glanced at the three people fighting again, and then went down the stairs and bridge, heading towards the place they had agreed upon with Shen Lan and the others.

At this moment, Reis also began to fight against the two, but this time when he faced this white-haired brat, it really surprised Reis.

"Damn it, you're not that kid who plays sniper, are you? That kid was totally weak, how come you can catch my punch? And you, where did you come from? You even have a glowing light behind you, what's going on, you two didn't both come from the same lab?"

Claire: Hey, you know what, you really do know, we weren't in the same lab, but we actually came from a lab.

Chapter 456 Take My Elbow

However, Zero simply ignored Reis's question. Was this guy still talking so much even before he died? He'd better slap him in the mouth first when they were fighting, so that he wouldn't keep nagging in his ear.

"Hmph, we're too lazy to argue with you. Besides, if I were you, I would have obediently taken out the bricks by now, thus avoiding a beating from us."

Claire said to Reis with a disdainful look, "Damn, this chimpanzee is really strong. When I tried to fight him up close before, he just threw me away in one go. This surprised Claire. It seems that this guy named Reis is quite powerful."

Knowing that her close-combat abilities had rapidly improved since she installed the explosive auxiliary spine, Claire said that she could now easily handle Luna, who was previously her equal in combat. It should be noted that the two were actually at roughly the same level in combat before.

However, now that he has this device, both his speed and strength have been greatly improved. Although his shooting skills may still be the same as before, he is now extremely powerful with the Creed.

However, after a brief exchange with this guy, Reis, Claire immediately realized that something was wrong with him. Even though her physical stats had been greatly enhanced, she couldn't gain any advantage against him and even needed to add a zero to her stats to barely suppress him.

Reese: Hmph, my stats are way above yours! Those techniques you practice every day? They're just fancy moves to me. If you two have any guts, come and take an elbow from me and see if you can still stand up.

When Reese saw that the two were preparing to continue their attack, he began to think about how he could escape.

Reis understood that these two were just trying to stall him here, their goal being to wait for Demulan to return with the main force so they could take him down without taking any damage.

Having figured this out, Reis twisted his neck and wrists slightly, moved them a bit, and glanced at his escape route. Then, Reis gave Claire and Zero an extremely smug smile and provocatively said:

"I'm telling you right now, there's no way you two can keep me here. Come on, you two brats, let your grandpa Reis teach you a lesson on what real fighting is!"

After saying that, Reiss disdainfully beckoned to the two of them, signaling them to go for it. Claire and Zero exchanged a glance, and then the two of them rushed towards Reiss's direction one after the other.

Zero rushed towards Reis at incredible speed and unleashed a flurry of punches. Reis calmly parried Zero's attacks, though he missed a few. Judging from Reis's demeanor, it didn't seem to cause him any real damage.

"That's it? So this is all the little brat you're capable of? I thought you were some kind of tough guy. You're only slightly better than that weak white-haired chicken from before."

However, the next second, Claire's self-sacrificing kick landed on Reese, and with this kick, Reese was successfully kicked back into the buoyancy zone.

"Holy crap, what is this? Damn, it hurts a bit. This is interesting. Let me take a painkiller first. Holy crap, who fights like this?"

As he spoke, Reese took out a painkiller from his pocket and swallowed it. Then he took out a combat stimulant from his waist and wanted to get an injection.

But Zero and Claire weren't about to give Reese that chance, and immediately charged forward again.

"Damn it, you're not giving me the shot? Fine, then. You were the one who kicked me before, weren't you? Fine, fine, now I'll show you what a flying kick is! Go to hell!"

Seeing this, Reese had no choice but to put away his combat stimulant and then set his sights on Claire, who was running towards him. That brat was actually quite painful to hit, but compared to that, this woman was a good breakthrough point. If he could take care of her first, he could retreat a little more easily.

To Claire's astonishment, Reese charged straight toward her. With an incredulous look on her face, Reese caught her full-force attack with his bare hands, then dragged her to a wall and slammed her against it.

Upon being struck, Claire coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground. Seeing this, Zero quickly turned around. In that instant, he hadn't expected that Reese would choose to deal with Claire first.

Based on his understanding of Reis as a brute, shouldn't he have just foolishly engaged the two of them in a fight? That way, he could have used his superhuman strength and power to keep Reis here alive.

However, this makes things complicated. Judging from Claire's current state, she probably doesn't have much fighting power left. If he were to try to stop Reis, this human CS, by himself, he might not be able to guarantee his safety.

[Zero]: Although it may be a bit difficult, in order to avenge Xiao Hao, I will definitely crush you completely, you annoying chimpanzee.

Seeing Claire fall to the ground, Reese decided to finish her off, and immediately swung his elbow at Claire's head.

Seeing this, Claire, who had just fallen, immediately mobilized all her muscles and used her explosive spinal support to twist away just before Reese's elbow came at her. She then rolled away to create distance between herself and Reese.

"Damn, you managed to roll that far? You've got some skills. But looking at you now, can you even fight? Hehehe, if you ask me, if I were you, I'd just watch you leave. You're just someone who works for Hafk, why risk your life, right?"

Chapter 457 Hope for Life

Rhys hadn't expected that Claire would be able to react and dodge his elbow strike after taking such a blow. If Claire had taken that elbow strike from Rhys, she probably would have been deformed.

“【Zero】, hold on for a bit. I’ll go get the Black Hawk team right now. This Reis… is really strong. I admit I underestimated him before, but we can’t give him any more chances now. I’m going to find someone now. Hold on.”

Upon hearing this, Reis's expression changed drastically. What?! There are still people who haven't arrived? Then... then I'm doomed! What should I do? Think of something quickly, Reis! You know you're the smartest man in all of Asara. If even you can't think of a solution, then we're truly doomed.

Reese: No, you guys should have said you had other people earlier. If you had said so earlier, I wouldn't have bothered you. I would have just taken the opportunity to retreat. Damn it, are you sick in the head for not bringing your people along?

[Zero] nodded upon hearing this, then looked at Reis and tried to attack him again. Claire also wanted to run outside and call down the Black Hawk team, who were still waiting in the sky, to help.

"boom!"

But something unexpected happened. Just as Claire was about to go out, a gunshot broke the silence. Claire clutched her leg and fell to the ground. Zero, upon hearing the gunshot, looked towards the source of the sound.

"Let us go, or I'll shoot her dead with the next shot."

When Reese heard that familiar voice, he almost burst into tears. He really was Asara's smartest and most insightful man. Look, look! Barton had been telling him for ages that his presence here was useless, but now it seems he's not useless at all! He's incredibly useful!

Reese: Pay them money, pay them money every day. Do you know how gratified I am as their boss to have employees like this?

At this moment, Patton also emerged from the shadows and aimed his gun at Claire, who was lying on the ground. He thought he was going to stay here, but he didn't expect that the GTI people would not care about him lying on the ground pretending to be dead.

When Patton saw the GTI members retreating, he quickly zipped up and saw the Asara soldiers who were completely unable to evacuate. Patton had no choice but to point his gun at them. Although he felt sorry for them, they were going to die sooner or later anyway, so he could only give them a quick death.

Patton then contacted Youssef, who was still cleaning up the mess in Longbow Valley. After explaining the situation, Youssef said he would send a helicopter to wait for him in a relatively open area, but the helicopter would be taken away immediately if he was discovered or if Demulan returned.

After hearing this, Patton helplessly found a place to sit down. He was all alone in this huge space base. How could he possibly find that helicopter? And even if he did find it, he probably wouldn't be able to get there in time. Rather than risk his life and gamble on luck, he might as well find a better place to wait for his death.

However, just as Barton was sitting down and starting to write his will on his phone, he suddenly heard Reese's familiar voice from above. Upon hearing that Boss Reese had actually returned, Barton was about to excitedly go up to Reese when he also heard Claire and Zero's voices.

Seeing this, Barton realized that Boss Reese had fallen to the same point as him, but... with Boss Reese around, the chances of escaping from here would be greatly increased.

Upon hearing the sounds of fighting coming from above again, Patton quickly took the opportunity to climb up the ladder and raised his gun to aim.

After seeing that the woman seemed to be going out to seek reinforcements, Patton immediately shot her in the thigh. As for why he didn't shoot her in the head, it can only be said that if they really pushed them too far, he would just fight them to the death. Injuring one of them would leave room for negotiation.

Barton: Hopefully, this kid who looks like a human machine will have some humanity and give us a chance to negotiate. If that doesn't work, we can just give up on this Mandel brick. At this point, being able to escape would be a real stroke of luck.

"Hahahaha, Patton, you little bastard, you did a great job! When we get back, I'll appoint you as the leader of the Ouroboros district. Point your guns at me, you brat. Now we can have a proper talk, or your good buddy might be out of a job!"

If the person being held at gunpoint were an ordinary Hafk soldier, Zero would not hesitate to abandon him, after all, it's for the sake of the bigger picture.

But Claire, lying on the ground, has a bond with Hao. Even the emotionless Zero hesitated. If Claire died, Hao would be heartbroken...

However, Claire spat fiercely at Reese and cursed:

"Don't worry about me. I don't care if I die. We absolutely cannot let Reis get away again. We'll have Lady Demulan interrogate him severely and then lock him up in the Tide Prison and hand him over to Geheros to deal with. He'll be so miserable that he'll wish he were dead."

As Claire spoke, she secretly tried to send a message to Desmulan on her phone, but just as she was figuring out how to type in the message, Zero said:

"If you let me go, you'll have to put down your guns and leave the Mandel bricks behind. Otherwise, you can try it too."

"What the hell?! Kid, are you out of your mind? You want us to put down the Mandel bricks? Let me tell you... What are you doing, Patton? Why are you pulling me?"

Just as Reese was making some tough remarks, he was kicked by Barton, a kick that stunned Reese.

Reese: I think I just... got kicked by Barton?

Chapter 458 Returning the Property to its Rightful Owner