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Chương 21: Sid

Playing his favorite music, Sid cruised along the street in his newly acquired truck, a satisfied grin on his face as he enjoyed the ride.

With the wind in his hair and the music blasting from the speakers, he maintained a steady speed of 75 to 80 miles per hour, lost in the rhythm of the music.

But his contentment quickly turned to shock and anger when he witnessed a horrifying sight. Someone had callously thrown a little girl in front of his truck.

Reacting swiftly, Sid slammed on the brakes and shouted "F**k you... Asshole!" his voice filled with rage as he glared at the man with the prosthetic hand as the vehicle skidded forward.

Sid recognized the man instantly—it was a member of the Bloodhawk Brotherhood.

He had encountered them before during his previous missions, leading to some friction, but he never expected them to retaliate in such a cruel and reckless manner.

His anger intensified, not just because of the man's actions, but also because he noticed someone else had jumped in front of his truck, trying to save the girl.

Although Sid appreciated the stranger's attempt to save the girl, he couldn't help but feel a surge of frustration.

He had done everything in his power to stop the truck, even turning it to one side to minimize the impact.

But suddenly stopping a truck moving at that fast was nearly impossible. The truck screeched and groaned as it struggled to halt its momentum, the tires leaving deep marks on the ground.

However, contrary to the expectations of both Ram and Sid, an energy shield suddenly materialized between Ram and the oncoming truck, protecting Ram and the girl in his arms.

The truck crashed into the energy shield with tremendous force, the impact echoing like a thunderclap.

Dust rose from the collision site, obscuring the view, but the thin energy shield remained steadfast.

Not even a ripple disturbed its surface as it absorbed the full brunt of the impact, standing firm and protecting them both.

Ram blinked in astonishment, trying to comprehend what had just happened.

The unexpected appearance of the energy shield had saved them from what could have been a fatal collision.

He felt the girl's trembling body in his arms and tightened his grip, ensuring she was safe.

Through the dust cloud, Ram caught a glimpse of the person responsible for the shield.

It was a woman in a black hood, her hands outstretched, projecting the barrier that had saved them.

When the dust settled and Ram emerged, holding the unconscious girl in his arms, he found that the woman who had saved him was gone.

He felt a vague sense of familiarity, realizing she might have been the same woman who stood behind him in the line during his registration.

As he processed this, a massive 2.5-meter-tall burly shadow emerged from the smoke, resembling a fierce bear.

With each step, the shadow's form began to shrink until it reached normal human size.

When the figure fully emerged from the smoke, it was Sid.

He had just utilized his talent's ability to transform into the Blood Rage Bear, a rare species of mutant bear with the potential to become a Tier-5 monster.

"Woah," When Ram concentrated his focus on the person emerging from the smoke, an attribute panel materialized before his eyes, detailing the individual's information.

[Name: Siddharth (Sid)]

[ Age: 24/147]

[Race: Human]

[Profession: Martial Artist Tire 2]

[Physique: 17.4]

[Spirit: 6.9]

[Talent: A-092 Beast-Man ( Special Transformation ability, can transform into a humanoid monster)]

[Status: Distorted (3%)]

Ram blinked, processing the details of Sid's attribute panel.

He was impressed by Sid's transformation ability and physique and spirit stats which are stronger than general Tier 2 Martial Artists.

However the "Distorted" status with a 3% indicator piqued his curiosity, but he pushed it aside for the moment, knowing they had more immediate concerns.

Sid leaped out of the just before the crash, his emotions were a whirlwind of relief, anger, and confusion.

"What were you thinking?" he shouted, unable to contain his frustration.

"Jumping in front of a speeding truck is insane! Even if it was me with the strength of a Tier 2 martial artist, I'd still end up in the hospital for days if I got hit!"

Ram, still holding the girl protectively, looked up at Sid, a calm resolve in his eyes.

"I couldn't just stand by and do nothing," he replied, his voice steady despite the adrenaline coursing through him. "I had to save her."

"Are you both alright?" Sid asked, his anger softened slightly as he saw the determination in the man's gaze, but he still shook his head in exasperation.

"I get it, but there are better ways to handle these situations. You could have gotten yourself killed."

Ram nodded, still holding the girl protectively. "Yes, thanks to you and... her."

He glanced around, hoping to catch another glimpse of the mysterious woman, but she was nowhere to be seen.

Sid's eyes also narrowed as he scanned the surroundings, his senses heightened, and he found that the previous man with the prosthetic hand was missing.

"We need to get out of here. Members of the Bloodhawk Gang won't stop with just this if they find out that the girl is still alive," he said, extending his hand.

"And then we need to figure out what to do about that bastard from the Bloodhawk Brotherhood."

With a nod of agreement, Sid turned his attention to the slightly damaged truck.

Despite the accident, he felt a sense of relief that the vehicle had come out relatively unscathed, thanks to the energy shield that had absorbed most of the impact.

It was a stroke of luck that had saved them from more serious damage.

Together, Ram and Sid carefully loaded the unconscious girl into the truck, making sure she was comfortable before setting off.

As they drove away from the chaotic scene, the tension in the air began to ease slightly. Sid broke the silence, turning towards Ram with a curious expression.

"What's your name, buddy?" he asked, his voice carrying a hint of warmth despite the circumstances.

Ram met Sid's gaze, a small smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "I'm Ram," he replied, his tone calm and steady. "And you?"

"Siddharth," Sid responded, a faint smile ghosting across his features. "But you can call me Sid."

Ram nodded, a sense of camaraderie growing between them. "Nice to meet you, Sid," he said, extending his hand in a gesture of friendship.

Sid returned the gesture, clasping Ram's hand firmly.


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Chương 22: Breeding Enhanced Children?

Soon, Sid drove the truck through narrow streets and deserted alleys until they reached an abandoned subway station not far away, its entrance hidden by overgrown grass and crumbling walls.

The eerie silence of the deserted location was a stark contrast to the chaos they had just escaped.

Sid parked the truck, switched off the engine, and the sound of their arrival dissipated into the quiet.

"We should be safe here for a while," Sid spoke, his voice low as he glanced around the station.

"This is where my sister and I live. It's mostly empty—abandoned years ago—so you can stay as long as you need."

Ram stepped out of the truck, his gaze sweeping over the derelict station.

Rusted tracks stretched out like forgotten scars, old advertisements from a bygone era peeling off the walls, now covered in dust and grime.

Yet, despite its decaying state, the place had a quiet charm—amidst the ruin.

"Thanks, Sid," Ram appreciated more than just the shelter.

Sid had also shared valuable insights about their situation—details about the Cyber Core District, the base controlled by the Shadow Society, and the dangers lurking beyond the city walls.

According to Sid, the base they were at was called Cyber Core District and considered a mid-level base with a population of two to three million.

But the society only holds a small part of the entire district, considered as one of the top organizations here.

Most were ordinary people, but there were tens of thousands of professionals.

With so many people, the shadow society didn't even bother to monitor everyone closely.

However, escaping was not easy. First, most professionals were injected with a Mind Shadow Parasite and signed Shadow Contracts.

Second, the wild outside the city walls was very dangerous, and surviving the night without the city's protection was nearly impossible due to the monsters.

Sid nodded, leading Ram and the unconscious girl deeper into the station.

They passed through a series of dimly lit corridors, the flickering lights casting long shadows on the walls.

Eventually, they entered a makeshift living area. The place was surprisingly well-kept, considering the state of the rest of the station.

Furniture pieced together with various supplies was neatly stacked along one wall, and a few rooms had been converted into sleeping quarters.

Sid had done more than just survive here—he had made it home.

Gently laying the girl on a bed, Ram checked her injuries before and found many internal injuries inside her body.

So, he secretly injected over 100 points of Life Energy into her body before they got into the truck, and the effect was immediate.

Now, as he examined her again, he found she seemed to be mostly unharmed, just exhausted and bruised.

Turning to Sid, Ram spoke, "This place is impressive. You've done well to make it your home." 

Sid shrugged, a modest smile on his face. "It's not much. Most of the good places are under the control of gangs if you don't want to join one of them you can only hide somewhere else like this."

Ram felt a surge of gratitude and respect for Sid and thanked him again.

Despite the dangers and the harsh world, they lived in, there were still people like Sid who cared enough to help others. 

Sid waved off the thanks, his expression serious as he glanced at the unconscious girl and questioned.

"What do you want to do with the girl?" he asked.

Ram hesitated, his gaze lingering on the girl's pale face. "We'll let her rest and recover first," his tone thoughtful.

"When she wakes up, we'll figure out our next move. But we need to know more about her."

Sid shook his head slightly, his expression grave. "You don't need to wait for her to wake up. I've seen girls like her before."

Ram turned to Sid; his curiosity piqued. "What do you mean?"

"Well," Sid began, his voice tinged with sadness, "from what I've heard, the Shadow Society uses many girls of similar age from the district for breeding enhanced children."

"She's probably one of the girls the Shadow Society uses for breeding enhanced children."

Ram's eyes widened in shock. "Used for what? Breeding enhanced children?" he repeated, his voice tinged with disbelief.

Sid nodded grimly. "Yeah, it's messed up," his expression darkening. "The Shadow Society is always looking for ways to create stronger, more obedient soldiers."

"They take girls—young ones—and inject them with these enhanced, fertilized eggs. It forces rapid growth in the children, making them stronger, more obedient than any natural child could ever be."

"I remember," his voice tinged with urgency. "I saw a soldier like that when I first woke up." Ram's mind raced as he connected the dots.

Ram's mind raced. He recalled the soldier he had seen earlier, a boy no older than thirteen but with the body of a man in his twenties.

Mechanically enhanced, bred for battle, but cursed with a drastically shortened lifespan.

It was all starting to make sense now—the twisted experiments, the forced growth, the terrifying future awaiting these children.

"And this girl," he rasped, his voice barely a whisper, "what happened to her?"

"There's a high chance of failure. Most of the girls..." Sid trailed off, unable to bring himself to articulate the fate that likely awaited her.

"Yeah, it's likely them," Sid agreed, his voice tinged with bitterness. "You, saving this girl might've saved me from a lot of trouble. Otherwise, she'd probably be dead, it would've been a mess. The Society doesn't take kindly to losing their... assets."

"Okay, with our current strength, we're no match for the Society, for now, let's rest up," Sid admitted grimly, placing a reassuring hand on Ram's shoulder and suggesting.

"Once dinner's ready, I'll come fetch you and you can meet my sister, She is the boss here," he spoke back, guiding Ram to another nearby empty area with an abandoned train before leaving him to rest.

Left alone, Ram took a deep breath and surveyed his surroundings.

The abandoned train station had a haunting beauty to it, like a forgotten piece of history frozen in time.

He stood on the far edge of the platform, surrounded by tunnels that stretched into darkness.

A rusted, old train sat on the overgrown tracks, moss crawling over its surface like nature reclaiming what was once man's.

The station had a large opening in the ceiling with broken glass pieces, likely damaged, allowing sunlight to stream directly down, casting golden rays onto the moss-covered ground.

The broken glass above seemed to sparkle, adding a mystical touch to the dilapidated station.

Vines and weeds had pushed through cracks in the pavement, creating an almost peaceful, green haven in the midst of decay.

"Ha haa!!..," Ram laughed slightly, his voice barely audible amidst the quiet of the station. "This place is incredible."

He wandered closer to the train, trailing his fingers over the thick moss that had claimed its exterior.

The rust beneath the greenery added a sense of time long passed.

As he moved closer to the back, his attention was drawn to a massive tree that had grown behind the train, its roots spreading into the tracks and the station floor.

The tree's branches reached toward the broken ceiling, forming a natural canopy that blocked out some of the light.

Despite the obstruction, rays of light still managed to filter through, creating a serene and somewhat mystical atmosphere within the space.

This tree isn't a Spiritual Plant yet, but it's on the brink of becoming one with just a little more opportunity.

He turned his attention to the interior of the train, where Sid had told him he'd be staying for now.

Despite the vines creeping through the windows and the rusty exterior, the compartment inside was clean.

Sunlight streamed through the cracked windows.

Green vines twisted through rusted handholds, adding a touch of natural beauty to the surroundings. 

Ram's gaze swept over the compartment, taking in the simple yet comfortable furnishings.

Light streamed through cracks in the windows, illuminating a small bed, a simple table with two chairs, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Drawings were scattered on the table, each one more complicated than the last, showcasing mechanical parts, advanced prosthetics, and weapons.

Some sketches were meticulously detailed, while others were rough outlines waiting to be refined.

Ram picked up one of the sketches, his eyes scanning the precise lines.

"Whoever drew this knows their stuff," he thought, impressed by the craftsmanship.

He placed the drawing back on the table and sat down on the bed, leaning against the wall with a sigh.


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