Chapter 64: Buffet Blitz When the Thunder God Feasts and Memes Strike Harder Than Lightning
The Stormchaser roared through the neon-drenched streets of Nexus-9 like a cybernetic beast — plasma engines snarling, armored plating hissing with static, and the faint aftershock of Elliot's weakened storm flickering along the edges of the vehicle.
But inside?
Absolute chaos.
Kain was at the wheel, still wheezing and snorting with laughter, his cybernetic arm sparking every time he slapped the dashboard. "A god of lightning… brought to his knees by a growling stomach."
Nova sat shotgun, her bioluminescent suit still glowing faintly from the feedback loop, but the fire in her eyes was now pure, unfiltered amusement. "Forget the Raijin Protocol — you need the Raisin Protocol to keep from passing out."
And in the back — strapped to the rear of the Stormchaser — was Vex's plasma bike, chained down and humming with violet static as she lounged beside Elliot, still smirking. "I've seen combat drones with better battery life."
Elliot, slumped in the corner, Boost still stuck at 10%, growled again — his stomach roaring like a damn thunderstorm trying to summon itself.
"If someone doesn't feed me in the next five minutes… I'm going to summon a lightning bolt and deep-fry myself."
The System — StormGPT (Thundaddy) — lit up.
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[ALERT: BOOST STILL AT A PATHETIC 10%]
Energy Source: Nonexistent.
Solution: Calories — preferably in bulk.
Pro Tip: You can't spell "Boost" without "Boo-stroganoff."
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Kain lost it again — his head hitting the wheel, causing the Stormchaser to swerve violently for a moment before he corrected it.
"BOO-STROGANOFF?" Kain howled. "He's a damn lightning god, not a hungry intern!"
Vex wiped a tear from her eye. "Nah, he's the god of Thunder Snacks now."
Nova bit her lip, but a snort escaped. "Or maybe the Lord of Leftovers."
The System didn't stop.
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[New Title Unlocked: Elliot — The Famished Flash]
Abilities: Summon lightning… only if someone tosses you a sandwich first.
Cooldown: Depends on how fast you can chew.
Pro Tip: You can't zap enemies on an empty stomach — but you can zap their microwaves.
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Elliot's head hit the back wall of the Stormchaser. "I hate all of you."
Another violent growl erupted from his stomach — louder this time — like a dying whale mixed with an angry thundercloud.
The Stormchaser's comm system glitched — the sound was so loud it set off an alarm.
Kain gasped between laughs. "Did your stomach just hack the car?"
Vex slid down her seat, clutching her ribs. "He's gonna summon a hunger storm."
Nova's voice was weak from laughing. "Quick — someone give him a Snickers before he starts frying civilians."
The System buzzed.
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[Pro Tip: You're not you when you're hungry.]
— Raijin, probably.
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Kain slammed a button on the console — a bright holographic map flaring to life on the windshield. It highlighted a blinking neon sign a few miles ahead:
"BIG ZAP BUFFET — All-You-Can-Eat Energy Feast!"
The Stormchaser lurched forward — Kain punching the accelerator — and the plasma engines howled like a raging beast.
"Buckle up," Kain said, still snickering. "We're getting you a buffet fit for a starving thunder god."
The System roared.
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[New Mission Unlocked: Buffet Blitz]
Objective: Feed the Thunder God.
Bonus: Don't scare the restaurant staff.
Pro Tip: All-You-Can-Eat? More like All-You-Can-Boost.
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Vex leaned over to Elliot, grinning. "Try not to short-circuit the soda machine, Thunder Snacks."
Elliot's glare could have melted steel. "I'm going to fry your bike."
Nova chuckled. "If you can summon enough electricity to power a lightbulb right now, I'll be impressed."
The System didn't let up.
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[Pro Tip: At 10% Boost, you're less "God of Thunder" and more "Static Shock Sock Guy."]
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The Stormchaser screeched to a stop in front of the BIG ZAP BUFFET — an over-the-top neon nightmare of a restaurant, glowing with pulsing blue and yellow lights shaped like thunderbolts.
The sign flashed:
"BIG ZAP BUFFET — ELECTRIFY YOUR APPETITE!"
Kain cackled. "Oh, this place is perfect."
Vex raised an eyebrow. "You sure you're not gonna fry their power grid just by walking in?"
Nova smirked. "Might blow a fuse if he sneezes."
Elliot stepped out of the Stormchaser, his legs wobbly but his stomach growling like a war horn.
He didn't care.
He was getting food.
Or someone was going to get electrocuted.
The System buzzed — doubled down on the meme chaos.
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[New Power Unlocked: Hunger Surge]
Effect: Desperation allows temporary Boost surges when food is in sight.
Pro Tip: You are now officially powered by rage… and carbs.
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Elliot's Boost flared — just for a moment — jumping from 10% to 15% at the mere sight of the buffet.
Kain fell against the car. "He's literally boosting from hunger — HE'S A RAGE EATER."
Vex's eyes were wide with mock horror. "He's evolving… into a Calorie-Powered Thunderstorm."
Nova, still fighting back a laugh, opened the restaurant door. "Come on, Lord of Leftovers. Let's feed the beast."
Elliot didn't hesitate.
He stormed into the buffet like a vengeful lightning god on a snack rampage.
The System chimed in — one last time.
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[Pro Tip: It's not about the storm in the sky… it's about the feast in your stomach.]
— Thundaddy, culinary philosopher.
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And as the Raijin Protocol simmered quietly beneath the surface — waiting for its full power to return — Elliot knew one thing:
Tonight's battle wasn't about lightning.
It was about food… or fury.