"Warning, warning!"
"Power system damaged..."
"Alloy steel armor damaged..."
"Simulated neural system damaged..."
...
Ear-splitting alarms blared in Jemas's ears. Then, looking at his right arm, Jemas could no longer hide the terror on his face.
The azure vortex on the Frost Sword enveloped Jemas's arm. Visibly, the metal armor on his arm was torn apart piece by piece, scattering outwards as it was continuously rolled away. Jemas's arm was then exposed.
"Ah!"
The intense pain caused Jemas to cry out in agony. Driven by the azure vortex, the flesh and blood on his arm twisted completely. Then, with a series of "crackling" sounds, Jemas's entire arm contorted bizarrely, its bone completely crushed.
"What sword technique is this?" Jemas roared at Bai Ye. "You've never used it before, you've never used this move! Why? Tell me, why haven't you used it!"
Whether due to pain or fear, Jemas became incoherent, his expression gradually contorting.
Bai Ye's response was...
"Kill!"
Bai Ye pointed forward again with his sword finger.
He had no obligation to satisfy Jemas's curiosity.
The azure light on the Frost Sword intensified, and then...
With a "噗" sound, Jemas's entire arm exploded, turning into a large cloud of blood mist that scattered in all directions. A strong scent of blood immediately filled the air.
The Frost Sword, undeterred, pierced directly into Jemas's chest.
The metal armor on his chest was also instantly torn apart. The Frost Sword transformed into an azure and white radiance, piercing through the mechanical armor's chest.
Naturally...
It also pierced through Jemas's chest!
A sword through the body!
Inside the mechanical armor, Jemas stared incredulously at the large hole in his chest, still stubbornly asking, "Why...?"
Jemas struggled to utter two words. Blood began to pour uncontrollably from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth, and he finally lost all signs of life.
"You have killed a participant (Mythical Civilization World)."
"You have obtained a fragment of the God Stone."
Bai Ye let out a long sigh, leaning against the wall, his body slowly slumping to the ground, feeling somewhat shaken.
This City of Sin truly had a bad effect on him; this was the second time he had narrowly escaped death.
At the same time, Bai Ye was also puzzled. Did Jemas make this mechanical armor himself?
If Jemas were intent, it wouldn't be difficult to understand his abilities by observing his battles. But how could he counter Bai Ye's abilities?
Unless that suit of mechanical armor was made by Jemas himself.
But...
It might be somewhat possible to acquire mechanical armor nowadays, but to create it himself...
Was that truly possible?
...
Wasteland area, a stretch of wilderness.
Li Jia Yi gazed into the distance, a look of anger suddenly appearing on his face. He then violently punched to his side, striking a large boulder.
With a "轰隆" sound!
The boulder, as tall as two men, let out a loud roar and shattered.
"Idiot, idiot, that idiot!" Li Jia Yi gritted his teeth and cursed. "He can go looking for death himself, but he also lost the Ace Craftsman!"
Li Jia Yi roared in anger, venting his emotions.
A moment later, Li Jia Yi gradually calmed down. The anger on his face disappeared, and soon, he resumed his usual calm and composed demeanor.
He formed a microphone gesture with his hand and brought it to his ear.
"Hello, Jemas is dead."
"Don't ask me how he died. The idiot wanted to seek death, could I chain him up like a dog?"
"In short, I need a new assistant, a new Knight of the Apocalypse Ten."
"I don't care about anything else. Send me people and don't disrupt my plans."
"My next target? The Ark Reactor!"
...
City of Sin, Ferry.
Bai Ye examined the mechanical armor carefully, still unable to understand how Jemas could have manufactured something so specifically targeted.
Then...
Bai Ye suddenly remembered something and quickly checked the time.
"Damn it!"
Bai Ye cursed. He had almost forgotten the main task.
Bai Ye no longer paid attention to Jemas's corpse. He quickly walked back, found his hiking backpack, placed bombs in various locations at the bottom of the cabin, and then began to ascend.
Passing a window, Bai Ye glanced outside. People were already beginning to board.
Two ferries. One carried prisoners, while the other, according to the order of the teams, carried ordinary citizens.
Even so, some people were extremely dissatisfied, questioning why prisoners could board before ordinary citizens.
However, after an armed guard said, "If you're unhappy, you can ride on the same boat as them," those who wanted to cause trouble quieted down.
As for Bai Ye, since boarding had already begun, it meant he could not return the way he came.
Bai Ye had to change his route, going to the side of the ship not facing the dock. He then smashed a window and leaped out.
The icy river water made Bai Ye's wounds ache. Bai Ye gritted his teeth and endured, swimming all the way to the cargo area far from the pier. This area was deserted; the workers and administrators had long since fled.
Bai Ye climbed ashore and lay on the ground, gasping for breath. After a while, Bai Ye sat up.
He glanced at the light screen. His mission was not yet complete; the matter was likely not over.
However, it was close.
Bai Ye looked at the ferries in the distance. The first group of people had all boarded, and the two ferries began to move, crossing the river.
Bai Ye silently watched the time on the light screen.
It was not long until midnight.
The distant city was still brightly lit, appearing prosperous, shining everywhere, showing no sign that the city was in a state of panic, shrouded in the dark night.
So, could the Joker's fireworks truly ignite this night?
Could the emotion called fear take root in people's hearts?
Bai Ye glanced at the time. There was only one minute left.
Thirty seconds...
Ten seconds...
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one...
Time struck twelve.
This was the time given by the Joker, the final ultimatum.
Before midnight, the people on the two ferries had to make a choice: detonate the other boat with the detonator, and they themselves would live.
The Joker called it striking first, either the other party dies or you die. If you didn't detonate early, your own boat might be detonated by the other party.
However...
It was midnight, and both ferries were intact, nothing had happened.
The Joker wanted to play with human nature, but the fact was, while human nature had a sinful side, it also possessed a benevolent side.
Therefore, human nature was the most unpredictable thing!
This time...
The Joker had lost!
Bai Ye smiled, opening his palm, which held a few button batteries.
The next moment, Bai Ye casually waved his hand, tossing the button batteries into the water.