Chapter 61: Unexpected Player

Location: Project Zeros Factory – Main Control Room

The battle was still raging in the factory, but everyone was now focused on that mysterious person who had stopped the robots with a single move. He was standing there, his features eerily calm, his black glasses hiding any expression in his eyes.

Marco (tightening his grip on the weapon): "Who are you? And what do you have to do with this mess?"

The mysterious man smiled coldly, then slowly took off his glasses, revealing a pair of sharp gray eyes.

The mysterious man: "My name is Valdor, and I'm the one who created Project Zeros."

There was silence for a moment, before Franco burst out laughing.

Franco (sarcastically): "Wait, wait… You're telling me that there's a person named Valdor who's the mastermind behind all of this? Your name sounds like it's taken from a cheap sci-fi movie!"

Salvo (whispering to Marco): "Honestly… The name sounds a little scary."

But Marco wasn't laughing. He was looking at the man intently, as if trying to understand the game being played now.

Marco: "If you were the one who created Zeros, why did you stop the robots? Why didn't you let them finish us off?"

Valdor (calmly): "Because I no longer believe in the project... and because I want to get rid of Zakrota as well."

Everyone's eyes widened, even Luca Ferri who was standing in the back with his hand on his gun looked on in surprise.

Rocco (surprised): "Wait a minute... you want to get rid of Zakrota? So you're on our side?"

Valdor: "Let's say we have a common enemy... but don't get me wrong, I'm not helping you out of kindness."

Marco (suspiciously): "So, what do you want?"

Valdor took a step forward, then pointed to a large screen on the wall that displayed maps of the factory, the location of the bombs, and the robots.

Valdor: "Project Zeros wasn't just a weapon, it was the first step to creating an unstoppable army. Zacrota wanted to use it to take over Italy and the world, and I wanted to see how far the science could go. But Zacrota had become dangerous, and he couldn't be allowed to use this project."

Colombo (looking at the codes on his screen): "Well, that explains why the factory's systems were so insanely encrypted... but I still have one question: why are you telling us this now?"

Valdor: "Because you're already inside the factory, and you have the power to end everything... I want you to destroy the factory, and take out Zacrota."

Marco: "And why don't you do it yourself?"

Valdor: "Because Zacrota has something of mine... and I want it before he dies."

Before anyone can ask more questions, another alarm goes off in the factory, and the lights turn red.

Colombo (worried): "Guys... I think Zacrota knows we're here!"

Suddenly, explosions were heard in the corridors, followed by gunshots and the screams of security personnel.

Luca Ferri (readying his weapon): "Looks like it's time for some action!"

Rocco (laughing as he readies a grenade): "I needed some practice!"

Marco (pointing his weapon at the door): "If we're going to get out of here, we need a plan."

Valdor: "The plan is simple... you fight your way out, and I get what I want."

Franco (grumbling): "Oh, great! We fight an army of robots while you get your reward? What a fair deal!"

But there was no time to argue, as the doors to the control room suddenly exploded, and Zacrota's men stormed in, armed with heavy weapons.

Marco (screaming): "Take cover now!"

The battle erupted, and the control room turned into a violent battlefield. Bullets flew, explosions rocked the place, and everyone fought with everything they had.

In the chaos, Valdor disappeared into the shadows, leaving Marco and his comrades to wonder what he was really after...

But one thing was certain: the real battle against Zacrota had now begun.