[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer":3,"chapter-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-129":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cyberpunk: Cross-dimensional Science and Engineering",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1151520,1495,"Chapter 129 - 120: A Similar Predicament","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>\"Stop running, you can’t escape.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V and Jack crouched behind a pillar, holding Achilles Rifles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was dark around them—they both had Prosthetic Eyes, but those were mainly for interfacing with the Prosthetic System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dark room, the only sources of light were the moonlight and the red glow of the enemy’s thermal Mantis Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the woman from the Terrorist Mobile Team was different—V had seen that kind of Tactical Helmet on TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helmet featured an integrated tactical compound eye, top-of-the-line, capable of detecting heat and sound sources, equipped with high definition night vision, and high magnification capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in pitch darkness, processed images were as clear as daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... that wasn’t a reason to admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances and nodded at the same time—the machine room and server room were just separated by a wall, but they needed to split up here and go in different directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Si Anweisitan activated, V leaped out with large strides and raisedAchilles!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack also ran in the opposite direction, crouching low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Jack had only run a few steps when a huge figure crushed the glass with heavy footsteps and chased straight after Jack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory smiled slightly and immediately followed V, running in synchronization just on the other side of a glass wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V didn’t respond and pulled the trigger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine bullets fired rhythmically, the Achilles’s bullets carrying a faint blue electric current, penetrating the glass and leaving a row of straight bullet holes in the glass surface!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glass shattered like a falling curtain, Rory’s speed was the fastest V had ever seen among her enemies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was her speed impressive, her rhythm of battle was also the best, the calmest!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a close distance, V actually missed every shot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullets spent, Rory’s red-hot Mantis Blade punctured through the curtain of shattered glass, lunging at V!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V backhanded the Achilles Rifle like a club, but the thermal Mantis Blade cut through it easily like a hot knife through butter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mantis Blade sprung out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blades clashed, but this time V wasn’t so confident!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slash Rory made outside the wall had left a mark on the blade—hundreds of degrees of high temperature were trivial for Rory’s arm’s equipment, but not for V’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the heat on the Mantis Blade and hearing her own weapon wailing, V immediately raised her leg for a Knee Strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rory’s grappling skills were equally impressive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory smoothly stepped back, pulling the Mantis Blade to the right, and delivered a spin kick to V’s abdomen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud resounded, and both of them exited Si Anweisitan, V uncontrollably thrown backward, smashing through an electrified glass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glass crashed down, Rory leisurely advanced, the smile on her face unstoppable—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She loved the killing, the blade penetrating flesh, the bizarre aroma of blood and ethanol in the air, and the soaring adrenaline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Terrorist Mobile Team provided her that stage—though it also kept her from going insane too easily; she knew she was at work now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just off-the-shelf stuff, you don’t even have an ethanol combustion chamber on you. Hardward-wise, you could never beat me, feeling frustrated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V ignored her, stood up, and ran towards the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop running! Show me your real skills, let me see your limits!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Si Anweisitan activated, V felt Rory constantly closing in from behind, so she had no choice but to turn and block!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blades intersected, V learned from her experience, not trying to block with both blades simultaneously, but only using her left arm’s Mantis Blade to block one side, while ducking to dodge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thermal Mantis Blade easily cut through the metal door behind V.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V knew her chance had come—she lashed out with her right arm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rory appeared effortlessly superior—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she said, V was talented, but without better resources, more advanced prosthetics, talent was just talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feeling of \"just missing it\" appeared in V’s mind for the first time—Rory dodged by a hair’s breadth, yet perfectly on target!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory’s right arm Mantis Blade retracted, and she backhanded a punch to V’s face, then fiercely kicked straight ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door was smashed open, and V was thrown backward yet again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory looked at her arm, tauntingly saying, \"A 700-degree Celsius gadget, retract it when you say so, I don’t understand how you do it, but off-the-shelf gear definitely can’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory’s right arm Mantis Blade sprung out again—still maintaining the same temperature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V lay sprawled on the metal case, the metal plates beneath her dented from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this annoying woman always bragged, what she said was indeed correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the initial exchanges on the wall left V a bit hopeful, the last two fights clearly made her feel that her opponent hadn’t even pushed Si Anweisitan to its limits yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille still thought she was the only one with a chance to defeat the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed, V was just the strongest fighter in their trio, but the enemy she faced was much more formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Surrender—there’s still a chance for you,\" Rory’s voice came from the doorway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V didn’t respond, just quietly slid her hands into the metal case behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had made it to the power distribution room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the darkness, Rory frowned: she saw V fiddling with the power box behind her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not giving up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, she saw V turn around, smirking mockingly, and giving her the middle finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor lights came on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you do...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The electricity meter spun wildly, lights flickered, and sparks flew—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the massive electromagnetic pulse that Lille had been waiting for did not occur, and Rory’s tactical helmet just flickered a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy thudding sound came from behind the wall V was standing by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after Jack had separated from V, a heavy set of footsteps came from behind him, followed by a colossal Terrorist Mobile Team member charging towards him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his Achilles Rifle, however, the bullets only left holes in the guy’s clothes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he fast, but he was flexible, and even his head was bulletproof!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mierda!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack cursed loudly, threw away the Achilles, took a deep breath, and adopted a sumo wrestler stance, staring intensely at the huge figure closing in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like being hit by a tank!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack felt as if all his internal organs were crushed—if not for the heavy subdermal armor cushioning the blow, he would certainly have been pulverized!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two burly men easily smashed open the server room’s door, crushing several machines along the way!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack spat out a mouthful of blood, clenched his teeth, stopped the guy’s charge, and then slammed his full force into the enemy’s prosthetic spine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These hits were even more effective than bullets, causing the Terrorist Mobile Team’s heavyweight to viciously slam Jack into the wall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his fist again, Jack ducked under and dodged, throwing a punch at the opponent’s jaw, but it was useless!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack felt like he had hit metal, the giant countered with a headbutt, nearly knocking him out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the third round, Jack swung away from the corner, drawing the guy to turn around, then landed two heavy punches on his abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These blows were enough to break steel bars, yet the opponent merely stepped back half a step and stood firm, his movements unaffected!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Jack watched the approaching fists, his pupils dilated—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"V!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zzzt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, electric arcs burst from the floor, the massive fist froze midair!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall figure trembled, stuck in place. The electric surge lasted a full 3 seconds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the electricity resumed normal, he stepped back—but did not fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack was stunned—he saw smoke rising from the man’s body, but he just wouldn’t fall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant’s tactical visor suddenly turned red, he hurled Jack’s neck back toward the wall with force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense impact completely overwhelmed Jack’s nervous system, all he saw was a blur—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant didn’t stop, he picked up Jack and hurled him toward the wall again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wall cracked on impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crack widened, the wall bending nearly to breaking point!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wall burst open!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jack crashed through the wall landing next to V—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jack?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the broken wall, the giant gasped threateningly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory took off her helmet with a mocking smile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at V, who had just raised her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a familiar scene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene reminded her of years ago when she was similarly cornered by the Terrorist Mobile Team, running out of ammo and fuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guy back then pointed a gun at her, the Terrorist Mobile Team switched off her prosthetics, draining her Choline2 fuel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she woke up, she was faced with a choice: either recuperate in a \"Psychiatric Hospital\" or join the Terrorist Mobile Team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thinking of creating an EMP impact? Not a bad idea, but without proper authorization, trying to bypass state agent blockade, overclocking the building’s power supply, is nearly impossible—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since your meat-based ICE device is already destroyed, headquarters, turn off #0034’s berserk component, or he’ll go mad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meat-based ICE? Destroyed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V stared blankly at Jack—who, mustering all his strength, merely trembled as he sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory continued, \"Alright, your meat-based server is gone, that inconspicuous skinny guy, no more chances of turning the game around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You burned our side’s hacker, so a spot for a hacker has opened up again, come out, keep some dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Find some homeless nobody cares about on the street, fit them with illegal prosthetics to serve as your server—cruel and cunning, the Terrorist Mobile Team needs people like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"V, what’s he talking about...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Jack could finish, #0054 appeared at the doorway—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the marksman assigned to track down Lille.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did V and the groggy Jack realize what Rory was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lille was dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rory noticed something amiss—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Corpse squad, take a picture of that kid’s body, upload it to their network.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corpse squad? Where are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rory frowned—why wasn’t anyone responding?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before her question could be answered, Rory’s Si Anweisitan was involuntarily activated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>V was charging towards her with a speed much faster than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her prosthetic eye exhibited unstable behavior on the cyber network, the measurements from electronic devices were highly erroneous—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaotic and way beyond spec operation of prosthetics, a sign of cybernetic psychotic break!\u003C\u002Fp>",1750,"2026-06-03T12:33:12.909Z","2026-06-03T12:33:19.802Z",1,"novelbin.me","429f24fdd7a914774b67bf97d215be8e8f6efd2055045be8c982e5726cc32afa","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-130","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-128",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]