Chapter 70 Luck

Chapter 70 Luck

Emir didn't hesitate to follow her instructions.

As he shut his eyes, he felt an intense wave of pain hit his head, causing him to collapse onto the ground.

He could still hear Lyra's voice in the background, but it was distant and muffled as his brain struggled to process the new information flooding in.

Gritting his teeth, he held on, fighting through the agony.

[WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?!] He roared in an attempt to distract his mind.

[As you are linked to the old-world network through me, you alone have the ability to view holographic images from the past that are still operational in the mall's network.] Lyra explained, her voice calm and steady.

[But due to the massive influx of data you received watching those holograms, your brain couldn't handle it, causing body failure.] n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

[Thankfully, you have undergone mutation unlocking. Otherwise, your brain would've turned into mush.]

Emir felt a sense of relief wash over him as her words came to an end.

[Take a breather for a few moments, I'll take the reins of the augmented suit for now.]

With a nod of agreement, he relinquished control of his body to Lyra through the augmented suit.

He felt a strange sensation as her consciousness merged with his, taking over his movements and actions.

And as she guided his body, he took out a small container of old-world medicine and popped a few pills into his mouth.

The medicine worked quickly, and he felt the effects of the regeneration process kick in as the placebo also took effect.

"I'm fine now, I'll get back to it." He voiced out.

[Whatever, I'll blame you for whatever happens, if I die, the Order will have you take the fall.]

Suddenly, his information gathering device detected a signal, showing it on his radar.

It quickly turned into three, doubling by each and every passing second, reaching hundreds by the time Emir propped up his minigun.

[What did I just say, my beautiful jailer?]

[This isn't just bad luck, Emir. There seems to be a larger scheme in motion, possibly orchestrated by the AI manager of this ruin. Judging by the fact that you recoiled when you saw the holograms, it might have figured out your connection to the old world. So they either want you to be eliminated or kicked out of here as soon as possible. Most likely due to the danger you represent to its existence.]

He held down the trigger of his minigun, the barrel slowly starting to spin, as they continued their conversation at an unimaginable speed.

[Why am I dangerous to them?]

[Technically, the danger posed to them doesn't come from you, but rather from me. They fear my ability to delete them or potentially use the Order to destroy this ruin. As programmed beings, they can only act within the boundaries of their coding, which is to protect and manage this place. And they recognize that both you and the Order are a threat to them.]

[This, however, isn't the first time that some of our hunters have been opposed by them, but it is the first time they've so blatantly gone after us like this.]

The minigun reached maximum rotation capacity, almost ready to fire.

[I see, so is this why trouble follows me around? Because of you?]

[From what I've learned from being with you for so long, honesty is a value that you hold in high regard. And so far, I have answered all your questions truthfully, so you can trust that what I say is the truth...]

[I must admit that this consequence is not intentional but rather a result of our connection. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do to change it, and for that, I apologize.]

[I understand, it was unrealistic to expect there to be no trade-offs.]

She fell silent for a brief moment, her voice carrying a sense of urgency as she spoke again:

[I can confirm that the AI of this place is indeed focusing its attention on you, so you must get ready for the most challenging fight you've faced yet.]

Emir's minigun finally began firing, announcing the end of their conversation, unleashing a series of shots that echoed through the dark and empty halls.