The Beast Unleashed
In a dimly lit laboratory far from the battlefield, the flickering glow of monitors illuminated Lopart's calculating expression. His gaze was fixed on the live footage transmitted through drones circling the area. The fight between Remond, Hayato, and Lu Shueng had been a spectacle of power, but now, Lu Shueng lay motionless in the crater, his body battered and beaten.
A sly smile curled across Lopart's lips as he held up a small, handheld device. "You're not done yet, my beast," he murmured, his voice dripping with malice. He pressed a button on the device, activating the dormant nanotechnology within Lu Shueng's body.
On the screen, Lu Shueng's form twitched. The ground beneath him trembled as a guttural growl escaped his lips. His body began to glow faintly, veins bulging unnaturally as the nanotech coursed through his system, enhancing his raw power.
"Let's see how you handle this, Remond," Lopart said, leaning back in his chair, his eyes glinting with anticipation.
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The Awakening of a Monster
Back on the battlefield, Remond knelt beside Hayato, who was still half unconscious but stirring faintly. The orange glow of Remond's Mod 2nd flickered as exhaustion threatened to overwhelm him.
Just as he began to relax, the ground rumbled violently. A wave of dark energy erupted from the crater where Lu Shueng lay.
"No…" Remond muttered, staggering to his feet.
From the depths of the crater, Lu Shueng emerged. His form was grotesque, his muscles swollen and his eyes glowing an unnatural red. His movements were erratic, animalistic, as if the nanotech had stripped away the last vestiges of his humanity.
Lu Shueng let out a deafening roar, the sound reverberating across the battlefield. The sheer force of his presence sent shockwaves rippling through the air, knocking Remond back.
Hayato groaned, his eyes fluttering open. He took one look at the monstrous form of Lu Shueng and growled low in his throat. His body began to change once more, fur sprouting as he transformed back into his werewolf form.
"Hayato," Remond said, his voice steady despite the fear gnawing at him. "We have to take him down. Together."
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Meanwhile, Sid Watches
In the safety of his workshop, Sid stared at the live footage on his screen. He had received Hayato's emergency signal and rushed to his post, only to find himself faced with a nightmare.
"Is that… Lu Shueng?" Sid muttered, his voice shaking. The sheer size and power of the transformed beast on the screen were terrifying.
His hands trembled as he reached for the communicator. "Hayato, can you hear me? What the hell is going on out there?"
Hayato's voice crackled through the speaker, guttural and strained. "No time… Lu Shueng's out of control. We need backup."
Sid swallowed hard, his mind racing. He couldn't fight, but he could do something just as important: find a way to stop Lu Shueng. He began typing furiously, accessing every piece of data he could find on the monstrous figure.
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The Battle Resumes
Remond and Hayato stood side by side, their bodies radiating power. Lu Shueng charged at them with inhuman speed, his claws tearing through the air.
Hayato was the first to engage, his werewolf form darting forward with feral precision. He clawed at Lu Shueng's chest, but the beast barely flinched. Lu Shueng retaliated with a backhanded swipe, sending Hayato flying into a nearby boulder.
Before Lu Shueng could follow up, Remond dashed in, his body a blur of orange light. He struck with a powerful punch to Lu Shueng's ribs, the impact sending a shockwave through the battlefield.
But Lu Shueng barely staggered. He grabbed Remond by the arm and slammed him into the ground with devastating force.
Hayato lunged back into the fray, his claws raking across Lu Shueng's back. The beast roared in pain, whipping around to strike at Hayato, but Remond recovered quickly, landing a kick to Lu Shueng's knee.
The fight became a chaotic dance of strength and speed, with Remond and Hayato working in tandem to counter Lu Shueng's relentless attacks. But the beast's newfound power made him almost unstoppable. His movements were primal, unpredictable, and devastatingly fast.
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Sid's Search for a Weakness
Sid's eyes darted between the surveillance feed and the streams of data he was pulling up. He pored over reports, schematics, and recordings, looking for anything that could give Remond and Hayato an edge.
"Come on, come on," Sid muttered under his breath. His fingers flew across the keyboard as he started the simulation in his computer that he installed just a few days ago.
The computer simulation showed that every time Lu Shueng fights he covers his neck as Remond or Hayato's attacks uninstinctively goes towards his neck.
Sid grabbed the communicator. "Remond! Hayato! I think I've got weakness!"
Remond's voice came through, strained but determined. "What is it?"
Sid explained. "It's somewhere near his neck. If you can hit him there. Then we might a have a chance to stop him!"
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A Desperate Plan
Remond relayed the information to Hayato as they dodged another of Lu Shueng's attacks.
"We need to go for his neck," Remond said. "It's our only shot."
Hayato growled in agreement, his golden eyes narrowing. "I'll distract him. You go for the neck."
Remond nodded, the orange glow around him intensifying as he prepared for the final assault.
Hayato lunged at Lu Shueng, his claws slashing in rapid succession. The beast roared, focusing all his attention on the werewolf. Meanwhile, Remond circled around, his movements swift and silent.
As Hayato kept Lu Shueng occupied, Remond leaped onto the beast's back. He could see the faint outline of sort of control node beneath the skin near Lu Shueng's spine.
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The Final Strike
Lu Shueng thrashed wildly, trying to shake Remond off. Hayato roared, clawing at the beast's chest to keep him distracted.
With a burst of energy, Remond slammed his glowing fists into the area around the control node. The orange light of his Mod 2nd form flared brightly as he focused all his power into the attack.
The node cracked, sparks flying as the nanotech began to destabilize. Lu Shueng let out an earth-shattering roar, his movements becoming erratic and uncoordinated.
"Now, Hayato!" Remond shouted.
Hayato lunged forward, sinking his claws into Lu Shueng's chest and pulling him down. Remond delivered a final, devastating punch to the node, shattering it completely.
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The Aftermath
Lu Shueng collapsed, his body reverting to its original form. The battlefield fell silent, save for the labored breathing of Remond and Hayato.
Sid's voice came through the communicator, filled with relief. "You did it. He's down."
Remond and Hayato exchanged a weary glance before collapsing to the ground, their bodies spent.