Xiao changes into the guard's suit, takes the access card from Gramme and leaves. He doesn't know how many people in the base knew that Gramme took him. He can't walk around as Zero any more. Because of staying low, only four people in the base may recognise him - Hela, One, Gramme and Ballotta. The first two are not in the base. He killed Gramme. As long as he doesn't come across Ballotta, he will be safe.
The gate of the base was 80 cm thick, made of a special alloy. Even used all bombs in the base, Xiao can't break it. The only way to open it is with the access card. Only three people have the access card in the base. And there is one in Xiao's pocket. However, he can't just walk to the gate and use the card. The guards by the door know the owner and there is an emergency shut within their reach. If Xiao did, he would be shot and die before he escaped.
This was not Xiao's plan. His plan is to cut the communications between guards. It will take them several hours to recover the paralysed communication. There might be a chance to sneak away. The signal tower is in the wall on floor -3. He needs the light-powered arm to break the wall and destroy the tower. He needs to get the equipment first.
However, an accident happens. On his way to the modification room, only fifty meters left. A hand stops him. He looks at the guy. It is Ballotta! What the hell! How does he meet the most unwanted person in such a big base! Damn!
"Which squad are you in? I have never seen you before." Ballotta asks with doubt.
Xiao lowers his head and says," Squad B, I am new here. "
"I am not aware that we recruited a new guard. You sound familiar though. Head up and look at me."
Xiao glances at him and notices that Ballotta's hand is holding the gun on his belt. He is ready to fire. Three guards around here hear the conversations and come closer.
"What a trouble, I don't want to use plan B"
"What? I didn't hear you"
"Listen to me, you psycho, you should really go to see a doctor." Xiao suddenly looks up and a thrilling smile is on his face.
"Zero?!"
Taking advantage of him being shocked, Xiao jabs his chest with his dagger. Ballotta leans back and the blade only leaves a thin cut. "Fire!" The three surrounding guards try to take out their guns. But they are too close to Xiao. Xiao rushes towards the first guard and punches his jaw. The first guard is hit back and knocks down his companions.
-48!
Xiao doesn't hesitate; he rushes towards the modification room and the sounds of gunfire wake the lazy base. The bullets merely miss Xiao and hit the wall around. Ballotta covers his bleeding belly, chases and fires at Xiao like crazy.
"All guards gather at level 2 modification room! The target is Zero! The subject is out of control!" Ballotta shouts to the walkie-talkie. Nearly all guards in the base are shocked with doubt.
"Zero out of control? No way!"
"Was he brainwashed?"
"Is it a manoeuvre?"
"No, I heard the gunshot! Move"
The sound of a gunshot is thrilling. But Xiao stays calm due to the |Mental focus| special talent. He quickly analyses the condition. "2s to reach the modification room. Ballotta will take 3.7s and the other three guards need 4.2s." Xiao had experienced multiple fights in SL and he was an expert. He runs like a snake and concentrates on dodging the bullets.
Ballotta doesn't care why Zero went out of control. His responsibility is to keep the base safe. He could eliminate Zero if necessary. "Interesting, a toy wants to fight back." Ballotta speaks with a threatened voice, "Ready for your pain and death!" Although Xiao managed a sneak attack, Ballotta is confident in fighting him face-to-face. After all, he has been an elite agent for 20 years. Even Zero possesses a super learning ability, but he has only been trained for six months. How long could Zero survive in his hand? In his view, Zero has no choice but to run.
Xiao runs into the modification room and slams the door. "Hiding in the room is a dead end, novice!" Ballotta laughs hideously and he follows Xiao and arrives at the front of the door. Before he kicks it, he quickly changes the magazine. He wants to shoot dozens of holes in Xiao's body.
Something unexpected happens! The door breaks into pieces with a booming sound. A metallic lustre fist bursts out and hits the chest of Ballotta. -95! Ballotta is hit off the ground and bashed into the wall with several ribs broken. His gun is knocked off and a mouth of blood is spitting from him. He looks terrified at Xiao's new equipment.
Xiao's left hand is covered by the light-powered arm which is like a big arm armour. The sound of the gear and engine is like a normal car on the street. Metallic fingers move freely.
"Wtf is this?!" Ballotta can't believe what he sees.
Eight meters away stand three guards pointing at Xiao with guns. They are ready to shoot. But Xiao is faster and raises his right arm swiftly with the modified Bee. 73 pistol. "Bang~Bang~". With his agility and |Precise shooting| the two bullets hit two guards' eyes and throat, respectively and trigger the deadly damage. They are killed immediately.
In the meantime, the third guard fires and the bullets fly through. Xiao raises his left arm to block the bullets. "Dang~Dang~" With some sparks, the bullets are blocked by the armour of the light-powered arm.
[Durability of Light-powered arm loses 8 points]
Xiao shot again and killed the third guard. And the guard died with a shocked face. The dumb Zero is ridiculously strong today! Who's hell told them all subjects were brainwashed? Liars! The passage becomes quiet and only Xiao and Ballotta are alive.
"It will take 30s for the nearest guards to come. I want to break your neck with my hand to thank you for the 420 cuts on my back in the last six months." Xiao stretches the mechanical arm and says with anger. With grim eyes, Ballotta spits blood out of his throat and takes out the dagger from his boots. He leans to be ready to jump. He grins coldly "That's a strong punch. That piece of shitty machine won't bring you victory! Daydreaming boy!"
"Try it"
"30s, enough for me to kill you 10 times" Ballotta shouts and jabs with a dagger like a beast. Xiao blocks it with the mechanical arm, "Chi~" The dagger leaves a long spark on the mechanical arm. Right after they pass each other, Ballotta turns and kicks at Xiao's knee. This is a good skill that aims to kick the enemy's knees on the floor and cut their throat. But Xiao knew Ballotta would highly likely use this skill from the training with Hela. He quickly reacts and waves his mechanical arm and bashes Ballotta's leg. With the extra 38 power level from the light-powered arm, plus Xiao's power level, he breaks Ballotta's leg bone.
-87!
Although Xiao can't kill Ballotta instantly, every successful attack from him can apply around 90 damage. From the panel, the health of Ballotta is just over 300. With the punch and sneak attack before, Ballotta's health drops below half which reflects him being weaker in real life.
Ballotta bears with the pain and jabs at Xiao's eyes. His movement is slower and his attack is easily caught by the mechanical arm. "Impossible! You.." He still wants to fight. Before his swear word comes out, the mechanical arm grabs his head and smashes it into the wall. "Bang~" Blood and flesh fly with broken stones. There is hate and anger in Xiao's eyes. He drags Ballotta's head out and smashes it on the floor. Ballotta's body is twisted on the floor. He loses his vigour and breath. He is dead.
"Sorry, I didn't break your neck as I said so. How about you get up and let me kill you again?" Xiao says like the godfather. Ballotta doesn't answer and he can't answer anymore.
[You killed the vice commander of the Warki Solution Base, 1500 experience obtained]
Gramme and Ballotta, two guys he hates, both died in Xiao's hand. He feels happy and comfortable like he had an ice cream in hot summer.