Base F1D99, The Dead End!

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"Such a lovely day to be alive..."

Mechanical footsteps echoed ominously from behind Wang Xiao.

The relentless, advancing rhythm was paired with a voice so hauntingly familiar it caused Wang Xiao's eyes to narrow in suspicion, desperately trying to recall where he had heard it before.

"Indeed, such a lovely day to be alive..."

Upon recognition, Wang Xiao turned sharply, his lips curving into a subtle, knowing smile.

"!"

Cain, his prosthetic legs clanking with each step, stopped abruptly. "Do I know you?"

"Probably," Wang Xiao replied, his smile widening uncontrollably.

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Confusion flickered across Cain's features, his mind tumbling through memories—had their paths crossed previously?

Luna, having discarded Helena and Erick, stood in the shadows, her thoughts a whirl as the mini-war around them seemed to abruptly pause.