Chapitre 64: A Man Of His Word
"Who's coming to rescue us?"
"It's hopeless, nobody's coming to our aid."
"We're finished, it's all over..."
Instead of lifting Andy's spirits, Lauren's assurance only seemed to deepen his despair. Watching Andy shake his head in disbelief, Lauren couldn't help but frown and call out.
"Andy!"
Her shout snapped Andy out of his trance, and he turned to look at Lauren.
"Trust me, when I said help would come, I meant it. And look, here it comes..." Before Lauren could finish her sentence, the sound of gunfire erupted outside.
The sudden shots startled the group, causing them to peer anxiously through the windows.
Their parents stood in shock, their faces drained of color, while the former security guard lay motionless on the ground, and an unfamiliar figure stood before them.
Excitedly, Lauren turned to Andy. "See, I told you someone would come to our rescue."
"Who... who is he?" Andy asked, his curiosity piqued.
Who indeed?
It wasn't just Andy wondering; his parents shared the same question.
"Sacred Gate, you've finally arrived."
Campbell remained surprisingly composed, his demeanor bordering on ecstatic. Given the choice between Sacred Gate and Lauren, he'd opt for Sacred Gate any day. While Lauren's siblings might possess raw destructive power, Sacred Gate exuded an air of unyielding authority.
Max smirked. "I'm curious to see how long you can keep me under your thumb."
"You'll find out soon enough," Campbell retorted with a confident grin.
"Deploy."
A soldier in combat gear burst through the door. Gus, codenamed "Pulse."
Max wasn't taken aback by Pulse's presence. Having witnessed his swift transfer previously, Max harbored no doubts about Pulse's survival. Clearly, Campbell had "conditioned" Pulse quite effectively.
This was the Hound Project in action.
Regardless of one's past, upon joining the project, one would obediently transform into a hound.
While Viper's analysis might suggest brainwashing via drugs, the reality was far from comfortable, likely involving additional coercive techniques.
As Pulse entered, he unleashed his ability, his eyes gleaming with golden light.
"Meet my latest creation, Pulse. He can neutralize mutant abilities. Although you seem to possess some resistance, rest assured, he'll find a way!" Campbell declared proudly, folding his arms across his chest. "Come now, let's get Mr. Sacred Gate properly attired. We have another experiment to conduct."
Several soldiers rushed in, aiming their guns at Max, ready to escort him away.
But Max intervened.
"Is that all? You think a mere pulse can keep me here?" Max shook his head, somewhat disappointed. "I expected more from you, Campbell. If that's your best trick, then..."
Max swiftly raised his arm and fired directly at the soldier charging towards him. A single shot struck the soldier's eyebrow, sending him crashing to the ground. The other soldiers retaliated almost simultaneously, their bullets breaking upon impact. Each hit inflicted excruciating pain, yet Max remained unfazed.
"Enjoy this Double doors!"
Two portals materialized on Max's chest and back, redirecting the bullets through a different space. In the blink of an eye, screams echoed as a bullet intended for Max pierced through and struck Campbell behind him.
The soldiers hesitated for a moment, stunned by the unexpected turn of events, but Max wasted no time. He raised his hand and fired again and again, swiftly incapacitating the soldiers. As Pulse attempted to react, his ability failed, leaving him vulnerable.
Fearing for Campbell's life, Pulse charged towards Max. But Max showed no fear. Instead, as Pulse's fist approached, a door materialized in Max's sight, absorbing the impact.
Pulse staggered, only to feel a sharp pain in his neck as Max swiftly countered. With a thud, Pulse collapsed unconscious.
"Why are you hesitating? Let them come out. I doubt they'll object," Max remarked, casting a glance at the scientists by the experimental equipment. Lauren's parents, once subdued, now stood defiantly. Lauren's mother had already opened the laboratory door, while her father held a gun, ready to defend them.
Turning to Campbell, who writhed in agony on the ground, Max inquired, "Why isn't it working?"
The truth was simple: Max wasn't a mutant at all.
"Do you mind sharing the details of the Hound Project?" Max asked, extending a hand towards Campbell.
Trembling, Campbell nodded. "Yes, it's on my computer."
With Lauren's timely intervention, Max quickly accessed the computer, bypassing the need for a password.
"Found it," Lauren announced, looking up at Max.
"Will you dismantle the hard drive?" she inquired.
"Andy," Lauren called out to her brother, who promptly understood her request and retrieved the hard drive from the computer.
Satisfied, Max proceeded to remove the bullets from Campbell's body, relieving him of his torment.
"I keep my promises. If I said I'd remove the bullets, I'll do it," Max reassured Campbell, a hint of a smile playing on his lips.
"But I never said I wouldn't kill you afterward," he added, before delivering the final blow.
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État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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