[{"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-717":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},1152519,1495,"Chapter 711 - 683: Crumbling Apart (3)","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-717",717,"\u003Cp>The situation was far worse than Anthony had imagined: the enemy not only launched aerial attacks but also sent ground troops for a sweep!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind was in a whirl, unable to fathom what kind of people would make such outrageous and absurd decisions and actions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had carried out a legitimate military strike and massacre in New York!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the ruins, the sound of gunfire confirmed Gwen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright... then let’s go save people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chief Stacy shook his exoskeleton; although the current situation weighed heavily on him, a strong sense of duty inspired him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the mayor had declared they were to resist the invaders and protect the citizens, what else was there to say?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, if Anthony had ordered a retreat to protect the officials, it would have made him uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to say, seeing you now is a good thing, changed clothes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Spider Woman who had been missing and reappeared, Chief Stacy’s attitude was relatively mellow—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he still considered her an illegal vigilante, the current situation had completely surpassed his psychological acceptance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was rigid and stubborn, but not a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Gwen, her feelings were equally complicated: having heard her father curse her other identity at home daily, now they would fight side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the clothes, they were still new ones Peter had made using Atlas’s resources, strong, body-fitting, and breathable...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the bad situation, her boyfriend’s new clothes and her father’s new attitude somewhat encouraged her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Motivating oneself is an ability, but it is not easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen said nothing, but Chief Stacy couldn’t afford to linger with her emotions; once decided, he had the precinct doctor carry the mayor:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Atlas Group’s exoskeletons and combat armor had many versions, including police exoskeletons for urban use that were not only for riot control but also for emergency medical assistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rescue exoskeleton had a closed medical compartment at the back, handy for when a patient couldn’t be immediately transferred to an ambulance; now Anthony lay inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever we intend to do, we must first contact the National Guard. The enemies seem professional, and we...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could at most catch small-time crooks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George swallowed the words, \"...need to restore communications.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly, Gwen said, \"The Atlas Group building must have backup communication devices, and there... should be anti-aircraft facilities, their people must know how to restore communication!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George looked at the Atlas Group building at her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that glance, memories of the Twin Towers being struck down flooded his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Atlas Group building covered much more area than the Twin Towers, and its design was so ingenious; although tall, it considered the lighting needs of surrounding facilities, surrounded by vast lands of new technology pavilions or new urban ecological technology...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could say it was a science and technology exhibition area that would astonish anyone, but now it had been flattened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much effort did it take to build such a park—destroyed in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were there still survivors and usable facilities there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang, bang, bang...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of gunfire reached Gwen’s senses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just gunfire, but also the sound of helicopters flying low; evidently, the enemy, whoever they were, came with the intent to annihilate this area!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately said, \"Don’t hesitate, they’re closing in, Chief...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, a transport helicopter appeared at the street’s end, suspending under it a gigantic metal monstrosity...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In modern warfare, finding a group hiding in the ruins is all too easy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydra had long since tracked Gwen; she just didn’t know it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive metal beast was dropped onto the shattered street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its sheer weight alone crushed the solid floor of the New Future District—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those hiding behind cover held their breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This behemoth looked like a rhinoceros at a glance, but its size was far too large, its weight tremendously heavy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding air was violently sucked in, replaced by the deafening roar of some powerful engine starting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Woosh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick black smoke was ejected under high pressure, and the metallic mechanical limbs suddenly unfolded, standing up slowly and mechanically with a piercing metallic scraping sound echoing from its armored hull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each motion seemed cumbersome, yet deadly: the ground was cracking inch by inch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People could clearly see that it wasn’t the only weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of Rhino Mecha deploying came from all different directions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gigantic mecha, once activated, cracked the entire road, and its heavy machine guns and rockets were all armed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen couldn’t think of a way to defeat this colossal beast: her strength might be formidable, but how could she break through that thick armor?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen leaped out of the rubble, shooting spider silk and hurling a manhole cover at the mecha’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George waved to his officers, leading a charge out of the street—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hydra squad emerged from the distance, and he drew his gun and fired!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other officers were anxious: they were policemen, not soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to international law, if police do not engage in military actions, they remain civilians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But going along with George would make them non-civilians!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had surely been struggles and hesitations in their minds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now their comfortable lives were shattered, a bloody reality lay before them, what kind of coward would find a hole to bury their heads and play the ostrich?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George fired a round, then ducked behind cover, equally apprehensive: if anyone withdrew now, it would be over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BANG BANG BANG—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gunfire erupted behind him, as officers quickly deployed by George’s side: though not professional soldiers, their shooting skills, enhanced by targeting chips, rivaled those of the enemy soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they lacked heavy weapons!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An explosion interrupted the officers’ counterattack, Hydra’s advance undeterred by the ambush; rather, they were methodically occupying battle positions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One Rhino Mecha was already a headache for the Spider Woman; now what would they do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief Stacy! We’re with you, but how do we get through?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was pondering how to answer his subordinates, a desperate cry rang out from ahead:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You destroyed my home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>RAT-A-TAT-A-TAT—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George peeped from cover, spotting a man, draped in bandoliers, wielding two semi-automatic rifles and charging through the ruins...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His limbs were prosthetics!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lone assault completely caught Hydra off guard on the flank, George instantly joined in, gun blazing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now’s the opportunity! Advance!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hydra had barely reacted to counterattacking, suddenly found more gunfire from the debris!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure with a \"New York Worker Mutual Aid Association\" bandana hurled a wrench—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His massive hands, suited for hauling construction materials, could turn any tool into a deadly weapon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>POW!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Hydra’s head was smashed instantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brothers, it’s time to fight back, cover...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rocket exploded where he popped up, but more people emerged from the rubble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sprinting amidst cover with his men, George felt a strange sensation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New Future District was once Hell’s Kitchen, notorious for New York’s highest crime rates, where cops felt like potential victims, and everyone else a suspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, they were uniting against a mysterious enemy...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George grew increasingly invigorated: maybe the brutality and savageness of the enemies had caught them by surprise—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that didn’t mean they’d been defeated!\u003C\u002Fp>",1201,"2026-06-03T12:33:34.348Z","2026-06-03T12:33:41.179Z",1,"novelbin.me","ea4ede30a395cd7371f672e43ca03395e8b004f0c5101545331f4b2073315438","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-562","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-561",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]