Chapter 84: The Tense Pace of *Edge Walker*

### Chapter 84: The Tense Pace of *Edge Walker*

Seeing the story break here, Zhou Wenwei was quite distressed.

However...

The abrupt end here wasn't too problematic, as the chapter didn't leave off during a critical moment of suspense or plot twist. It was not the kind of cliffhanger that might be seen as a cheap tactic.

Yet...

"Ahhhhh—Can't *Edge Walker* update any faster?" Zhou Wenwei lamented, "Even though it's a weekly release, it still feels too slow!"

"Can't they release two chapters a week, or drop the entire plot all at once?"

Despite the complaint, he understood it was unrealistic, merely a moment of frustration.

The main issue was that *Edge Walker* maintained a consistently tight narrative with almost no filler. Even when David first joined the Maan team, there was a brief moment of calm, which was quickly interrupted by the shocking death of Pira by a cyber-maniac.

Unlike other comics, which might spend time on everyday moments, *Edge Walker* shifted immediately into intense action with a new threat. Even transitional periods, like showcasing David's growth after Maan's death, involved fierce battles.

This constant, high-stakes pacing kept readers hooked, creating a strong urge to keep reading.

However, since *Edge Walker* updates weekly, fans couldn't get continuous updates or see the conclusion right away.

Zhou Wenwei reflected on the current chapter, which revealed much about David's new mission from Arasaka, Lucy's mysterious past, and David's possible cyber-psychosis symptoms.

Moreover, Lucy's destruction of data about David and her covert assassinations hinted at ominous developments.

The intense plot made it hard to piece everything together. Zhou Wenwei sighed, "If only all comics could match *Edge Walker*'s pacing and avoid filler like others do."

"But... is David's fate about to mirror Maan's ending?" he worried, recalling the scene where David's cybernetic arm trembled.

Fans echoed similar concerns:

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"Seriously? David can handle advanced cyberware, but he's struggling with cyber-psychosis?"

"Come on, author! This is the main character, not a sidekick!"

"How could the protagonist fall to cyber-psychosis? Are you trying to scare us?"

"Isn't the protagonist supposed to resist cyber-psychosis better? This can't be happening."

"Maybe it's the stress from being a team leader? I remember reading that cyber-psychosis isn't just about cyberware, but external pressures as well..."

"Looks like it might be similar to Maan's fate—clinging to outdated cyberware despite the risks."

"Such a poignant situation: David unwilling to let go of the old cyberware Maan left behind."

"Reminds me of a modified saying: 'If I don't accept cyberware, I can't protect you. If I do, I risk becoming a cyber-psycho and losing you.'"

"Ugh, it's a tough choice!"

"Will the protagonist die? This is the first time I've seen such a possibility in a manga..."

"Typical of this author, always so dark and unconventional."

"Let's not panic just yet; cyber-psychosis doesn't always mean death."

"Are you serious? In *Edge Walker*, cyber-psychosis almost always leads to death. It's part of the setting!"

"Is the author really that twisted? Maybe David and Lucy will both die, and the main team will be wiped out!"

"This thought process... suggest you get checked out!"

"Another one going crazy."

"Watch out! Another cyber-maniac! Call the anti-terror squad!"

Despite the intense reactions, the storyline had not yet reached the extreme of Maan's death. The outrage was contained, with most fans venting on Lin Qingshan's official social media.

Such online complaints didn't pose a significant problem for Lin Qingshan, but there was one fan who could approach him directly.

"There's no choice, Qianli."

Lin Qingshan sighed as he faced the frustrated Gu Qianli.

"What do you mean, 'no choice'?"

Gu Qianli asked with concern, "Is David really going to become a cyber-psycho? He's the protagonist, with a protective aura!"

"I really can't change the storyline," Lin Qingshan replied, setting aside his *Flame Fist* draft. "I'm just a writer; I can't alter the dark fate of a cyberpunk world."

In such a grim setting, a happy ending seemed impossible without some external intervention, like advanced alien civilizations saving humanity.

"But..."

Gu Qianli recalled something and asked, "Didn't you tell me Lucy wouldn't die?"

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(End of Chapter)