[{"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-718":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},1152521,1495,"Chapter 712 - 684: Crumbling Apart (4)","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-718",718,"\u003Cp>\"Chief Stacy, Radomir’s exoskeleton is out of power...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer! I have batteries here! You must survive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief Stacy, my leg!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m a doctor, come in quickly, I still have some artificial blood from the clinic...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief Stacy! The road ahead is blocked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer! I know a shortcut from my house...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hydra army was advancing with clenched fists, but the desperate citizens with fiery tempers or destroyed homes grabbed weapons directly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These weapons might only be civilian-grade, yet the endless attacks had Hydra’s advance on edge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, some people’s prosthetics were fully effective, making them super athletes, and industrial-grade prosthetics made turning rebar, concrete, wrenches... these things once used to build a city into weapons easy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under George’s lead, NYPD officers moved swiftly over the rubble blocking the roads, moving quickly with their exoskeletons and firefighting tools!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief, Atlas Building is right ahead...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Rhino Mecha suddenly charged out from the street corner, this huge thing like a drunk strongman, who knew why it chose not to take the boulevard but smashed through a corner of a building...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this thing is really tough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A corner of the building was smashed through by Rhino Mecha’s brute force, and its automatic cannon and missiles instantly began locking onto targets based on sensors—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George and the officers had just crawled out of the small path in the ruins, breathing halted beneath its shadow...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next second, a loud crash came from the struck building beside!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crumbling structure of the building leaned straight towards the Rhino Mecha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George looked up, seeing several workers dressed in industrial exoskeletons peeking out—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hit it! Get ready to discharge the cables!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rhino Mecha’s massive horn pushed aside the debris, and all four thick mechanical arms moved, slowly separating the hardened concrete chunks...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inside the building, several thick power cables were thrown out, wrapping around Rhino Mecha like ropes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong current surged inside along the armor, but clearly, such attacks were very limited—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gigantic mecha seemed highly resistant to electricity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George decided instantly and led the team to rush past the Rhino Mecha that hadn’t yet broken free!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he crossed the ruins, heavy footsteps sounded again nearby...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang bang bang bang bang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spider Woman crashed from the sky headfirst into the rubble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking through the final barricade, two more Rhino Mechas charged through buildings, blocking the square before what used to be the Atlas Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen jumped out of the rubble, her clothes somewhat torn, looking quite disheveled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her strength was indeed considerable, but breaking through the tons-heavy Rhino Mecha was still unrealistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the few minutes they were at a loss, the mechas adjusted their stances, their cannons, rockets, and the long metal horns all aimed here...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How can one confront something tougher than a tank, with firepower and agility?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad... Chief Stacy, fall back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen looked at the stunned NYPD officers and confused civilians, realizing the tangible limits of being a superhero:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previous New York, crime festered, impossible to eradicate; no matter how many vigilantes, more formidable roles seemed always involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s New York... faces an escalated threat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t pierce Rhino Mecha’s armor, threaten the high-altitude space airship, or stop those planes from attacking nationwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such thoughts occurred to everyone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They needed an army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen could only watch helplessly as the Rhino Mecha was about to open fire...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud and strange roar echoed across the sky, and a green monster descended from the heavens—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen watched in shock as the green monster leaped from over ten meters high Atlas Building ruins, with momentum, tore apart a Rhino Mecha’s head!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s Peter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lizard-Peter tore apart the Rhino Mecha’s head with one claw, yanking out the missile pod from its back and hurling it at another mecha!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh——\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a supersonic fighter suddenly came from the sky, and Peter seemed somewhat conscious, holding the scrapped Rhino Mecha in front of himself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rat-a-tat-tat-tat...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bullets from the autocannon and the air-to-ground missile hit directly, explosions sparked flames, and Peter, hurling the mecha, charged at another enemy, emerging from the fire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames burned fiercely on him, forcing him to roll along the ground like a beast through the momentum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another Rhino Mecha was struck by a companion’s debris, causing a small deformation in the outer armor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden flash of blue light from the Atlas Group Building, an electromagnetic gun struck the opening in the Rhino Mecha with precision!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following was a dense electromagnetic weapon attack, forcing the mecha to passively take the hits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked towards the direction the bullets were coming from, seeing a group of Atlas Group soldiers counterattacking from the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frank waved his arm towards them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way! Move quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George was the first to react; taking advantage of the chaos, he led his men across the battlefield, successfully entering the base of the Atlas Building ruins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen reacted just as quickly, not caring if Peter had any sense left, she immediately carried him up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really crazy, you might not be able to change back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Peter, an aerial jet bombing nearly took his life, large burns were being healed, but before healing, it was hard for him to go berserk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was dragged by Gwen into the collapsed Atlas Building entrance, gasping for air while trying hard to maintain his sanity:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I only took a little... Professor Conners has the antidote...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gwen could finish her sentence, George spoke with doubt: \"...Peter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sheriff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter’s pupils showed no change, and his voice sounded more like a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to the first time he injected the Lizard Serum, this time he had a better understanding of the pharmaceutical, his mind was more determined, and even after being bombed he could clearly stay on the edge of sanity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George organized his words: \"...We brought the mayor here, we need...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter’s pupils moved slightly, looking at Anthony in the medical pod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Need treatment, but the medical area is blocked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We also need...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The army.\" Peter pointed out the problem sharply, stood up against the wall, grabbing a column from the ground and smashing it towards the door, \"...Gwen, help me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay... huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen reached out to grab a column from the ground, imitating Peter’s action by smashing it towards the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when the name was called, both she and George were stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Frank soon led the way out of the passage, interrupting the awkward topic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good to see you, Sheriff, and Mr. Mayor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am too...\" George came to his senses, \"We need National Guard support, the mayor thinks you should be able to contact them here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have already restored communications.\" Frank pointed out the problem, also troubled, \"The National Guard was hit harder than us, they could only huddle under the fort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enemy’s attack power is strong, and once the air defense system is defeated, they might be hit by ground-penetrating bombs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going through great difficulties to break through the enemy’s blockade, encountering countless citizens along the way, who had high hopes for them...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end... just like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony in the medical pod was somewhat irritable: \"Where is the domestic garrison? Our homeland is under attack, where are they?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communicator on Frank relayed a response, sounding like Martin’s voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The military doesn’t know what to do, don’t forget this attack seems to be connected to our unprecedented three-term presidency; I guess the space airship holds the Berry Army’s friend recognition code.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, by the time these idiots figure it out, everyone will be dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gwen bit her lip: \"Then... what should we do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tone in which Peter said this did not change at all because his mind was already a bit hazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t even think: saying such a thing was very demoralizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Zzz—]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the communicator made a strange noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[This is... this is James Buchanan Barnes...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The communication frequency quickly adjusted, the voice became clearer—someone was using Atlas’ communication standard to transmit information, requesting to spread the information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fellow citizens, I am your President, James Buchanan Barnes.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[We are facing an unprecedented crisis—we are under attack, our cities, our homes are being destroyed.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...The enemy attempts to break us with fear and violence, to take away our pride in freedom and unity.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...Raise your heads, straighten your backs, whether you are a doctor, worker, student, or warrior, unite!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...We are not defeated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...This is not our doom!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[But theirs!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People instinctively looked up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But isn’t the sky filled with not only the space airship, but also the invader’s airplanes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sonic boom echoed through the sky, a humanoid robot broke through the clouds, followed by dozens of supersonic fighters, with the lights of missiles and gunfire flickering at the cloud edges...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds were suddenly illuminated by a violent orange light, the hum of steel came from the sky—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space airship that once blocked out the sky appeared again beneath the clouds, but this time, it’s crashing!\u003C\u002Fp>",1527,"2026-06-03T12:33:34.348Z","2026-06-03T12:33:41.179Z",1,"novelbin.me","e05ee79d9768eb6653884215327c849bd6dfd65a1dc3788b94c3d4f4a873bb18","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-563","cyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-chapter-562",1068,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcyberpunk-cross-dimensional-science-and-engineer-cover.jpg"]