Act Brave but not

Tony stood at the edge of Aria's underground hideout, his fists clenched."I'm going to make them pay."

Aria leaned against the wall, arms crossed."So you're going to kill them?"

Tony shook his head."No. I have no right to take a life. But we will stop them — and we'll put them in jail for their crimes."

Aria laughed bitterly."Jail? That's cute. We don't have time for fantasy hero games, Tony. Let's just go save the village."

Tony turned to Togo."If I save all 400 survivors, how many powers will I unlock?"

Togo's voice echoed softly."You can either unlock 80 new powers or one overwhelming, god-tier power."

Tony didn't hesitate."I'll take the overpowering one. Let's go."

Aria gave him a side glance."Risky choice, hero. But whatever — let's move."

They sprinted back toward the burning village, smoke rising into the sky like the scars of a broken world.

As they approached the village, Tony slowed down."We need to be careful."

Aria rolled her eyes."No, I need control."

Before Tony could react, Aria leapt forward, landing directly in front of the Cyber Humans. The cyborgs all turned, their metallic eyes locking onto her.

R14 stepped forward, recognizing the girl."Who are you?"

Aria smirked."I'm your master now."

She slid on her special hacking gloves, fingers crackling with blue light.

R14 growled."Get her, boys!"

The Cyber Humans rushed toward her at incredible speed — but Aria was faster. With a single flick of her fingers, the Cyber Humans froze mid-step. Their bodies twitched violently, metal limbs locking up, sparks flying from their joints.

Aria grinned."They say it's impossible to hack Cyber Tech directly — but they've never met me."

Tony stared in disbelief."She actually did it…"

He ran forward, shouting to the terrified villagers."We can leave now! While the Cyber Humans are down, we can escape to a nearby village!"

A man holding a small child stepped forward, shaking his head."We can't leave. This is our home."

Tony's voice softened."There are houses in the nearby village. You can rebuild."

The man clutched his child tighter."I refuse to leave. I'll fight to get my home back."

Tony's patience thinned."And you'll die."

The man's voice was weaker now, but he stood firm."Then I'll die."

Tony turned away."Fine. Go ahead."

He glanced at Aria."Let the Cyber Humans go. Let him fight for his village."

Aria frowned."You serious?"

Tony said nothing.

With a shrug, Aria slipped off her gloves. Instantly, the Cyber Humans' eyes flickered, their systems rebooting. They rose to their feet, scanning their surroundings — and their targets.

Tony pointed at R14."R14, this man wants his village back. He says he'll fight you for it."

R14's metallic jaw twisted into a grin."Is that so?"

The man's knees trembled, but he forced out a stuttered,"Y-yes."

R14 stepped forward, his massive metal frame looming over the man and his child."Alright, little man. Let's fight."

The villagers gasped and scrambled back, clutching their loved ones. The man's child sobbed, pulling at his father's sleeve, but the man stood frozen, terror and pride battling in his eyes.

Tony stood still, arms crossed, watching in silence.Aria leaned closer to him, whispering."This is a waste of time."

The sound of crackling fire, crumbling buildings, and distant screams filled the air — the heartbeat of a dying village.