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Chapter 102: Micro-Strike
2022-10-19 Author: Great Demon Spirit
"Plenty of people want me dead, and you're no exception. But with just you scraggly birds who've been hiding in the shadows for centuries? For hundreds of years, you've cowered in Gotham City like rats, refusing to step out into the Outside World. You should really be called the Rat Court."
Tony squinted, looking at the owl-costumed assassins. Every assassin must have had Dionysium added to their bodies; ordinary damage couldn't inflict a fatal blow. Only targeting the head, severing or blasting it, would work.
Otherwise, even if you cut them in half, they could pull their lower bodies back and restore themselves, then continue fighting with their weapons.
"Many have tried to upset the balance in Gotham City, but they all died. You won't be an exception."
The leading Talon waved his hand, cutting off further chatter, and directly ordered all the Talons to charge and kill Tony!
A battle of vastly unequal numbers began!
Roughly, it was three against countless...
The Court of Owls' Dionysium can act on living people, granting them extended lifespans and powerful Regenerative Ability. But why use the living when the dead are more convenient? The Court of Owls mass-produced Dionysium, then applied this strange substance directly to corpses, manufacturing Talons on a large scale.
The resurrected Talons lacked the self-awareness of the living; they were like Killing Machines executing orders, their sole purpose to serve the Court.
Optimus Prime stood at the very front, silently raising his weapon. The war tool, glimmering with a faint light, emanated an astonishing Killing Intent.
The leading Talon was a living person, and he sneered at the sight. Don't let the Talons fool you, rushing at enemies armed with firearms like idiots, wielding longswords and daggers. In reality, Talons feared firearms the least, unless they were powerful weapons like Missiles. As for ordinary guns... heheh, their bodies would be torn apart only to instantly restore themselves before your eyes. Their Balaclavas were specially made to block bullets and protect their heads.
"Tony, you're remarkable, but even more foolish for provoking us... Tell me, how did you discover the Court's existence?"
"Right now! The moment you bunch of vermin jumped out!"
Countless assassins swarmed forward, each wielding a cold weapon, not a single firearm among them, charging fearlessly. They were all resurrected from the dead, their minds long since reprogrammed to nothing but orders! The Court's will was their everything!
Kill Tony!
Optimus Prime suddenly raised his head. Two metal plates extended from the sides of his face, forming a Mask that snapped into place. In his two massive hands, he held a colossal cannon barrel that had just been assembled.
War Mode Transformation – Energy output...
The Core Module was officially activated for the first time. Designed in imitation of the Allspark, countless Particle Flows rapidly circulated. Changes in the Microscopic World directly affected the Macroscopic World, as if every particle contained unimaginable energy, and their interconnections unleashed roaring waves in reality!
Energy Cannon!
With the Core Module as its energy source, it was like a human heart supplying the lifeblood for the body's survival!
A massive torrent of particles roared and burst forth from the cannon barrel!
A Light Pillar that would leave anyone dumbfounded tore a straight path through the dense ranks of figures. Many Talons obstructing this path were pierced through the chest, leaving a massive void in their bodies. Some even lost their heads entirely, slumping powerlessly to the ground, utterly dead.
"An Energy Weapon? That doesn't match our intel. I wonder if Tony obtained this Energy Weapon from Stark Industries, or if he manufactured it himself. If it's the latter, it means this Mutant has advanced further, and possesses even greater hunting value!"
The leading Talon, dressed in the same attire as the other Talons, blended into the dense crowd, making him difficult to distinguish. He was a rare case, having Dionysium implanted while still alive, naturally making him a fanatical loyalist of the Court, serving its interests at every turn.
An Undying and Indestructible body and an extended lifespan... truly enough for him to give his all. What does it matter if you become president? A hundred years later, you're nothing but a pitiful mound of dust. How could that compare to his freedom, Undying and Indestructible, and command over an army of Talons?
Optimus Prime swung his arm, and a colossal energy column swept horizontally, striking countless assassins with the All Spark Cannon. Perhaps because it was a momentary sweep and the attack duration was too short, they weren't instantly split in two.
"Heh, what kind of Energy Weapon is this? Ten to one Tony forged it himself... Huh? What's going on?" The leading Talon was suddenly startled, witnessing an astonishing scene!
Many of the Talons who were hit, whether they were initially pierced through the chest or suffered body trauma from the sweep, should have quickly recovered their injuries and rejoined the fight. Yet, in the short interval while countless Talons charged forward, these Talons struck by the All Spark Cannon collapsed and couldn't get up, painfully clutching their wounds, their regenerating flesh moving abnormally slowly.
The Light Pillar was the wondrous Allspark Energy! It was a Particle Flow never before seen in this Universe, utterly distinct from everything known in this world, originating from the Allspark which possesses the Authority of Creation!
The All Spark Cannon could directly unleash destruction at the Microscopic World level. From Molecules down to Atoms, the Allspark particles, capable of attaching to all Matter, continuously made microscopic alterations. While not enough to change the fundamental rules, modifying things *within* the rules was incredibly easy.
Optimus Prime could directly perform Micro-Strike!
"This Mutant is too great a threat! He can suppress Dionysium within the human body, just like Magneto! With a mere human body, can he influence microscopic particles? This is the most terrifying Extraordinary Field... This person absolutely cannot be allowed to live!"
The leader, hidden in the shadows, ghosted silently through the ranks, his sinister gaze fixed on Tony's weaknesses. The moment he found a single opening, he would launch a devastating strike.
The entire Court of Owls army seemed to receive a signal, growing even more frenzied. They couldn't kill Magneto, but could they not kill an unproven Mutant like him? Could they not kill a Mutant whose Combat Power was more than halved?
The number of Talons was simply too great. Their weapons were also meticulously crafted, exceptionally sharp, and wave after wave of people swarmed forward, densely packed.
Tony remained silent, the sheer numbers making his scalp prickle. Fully armored, he aimed several cannon barrels at the surrounding crowds and began to unleash a furious barrage!
There were too many; heaven knew how many Undead the Court of Owls had accumulated over the years. These currently appearing might not even be the Court of Owls' full strength!
The Talons surged in layers, breaking through the firepower. Even Arcee's sudden outburst, unleashing a massacre with two Allspark longswords, couldn't stop them. This horde of fanatics had fixed on Tony, assailing him with various cold weapons simultaneously. Although many assassins lost their Combat Power after being invaded by the All Spark Cannon, their sheer numbers were overwhelming.
Several Talons stepped over the corpses of those in front, swiftly breaking through to Tony's immediate vicinity. This was their first time breaching the defenses. Several Talons, wielding cold weapons, fiercely struck at Tony, but their blows were blocked by his hardened metal armor. The next second, Tony counter-attacked, shooting them dead.
"What a hassle. My calculations were off. Micro-Strike actually can't instantly obliterate them. Dionysium... no, or rather, the raw materials used to create Dionysium, their origin is even more worth investigating. I didn't want to use my trump card; that thing isn't fully developed yet. I wanted to save it to set traps for people..."
Tony stared at the people surrounding him from all sides. Even with his three combatants fully equipped with Allspark weapons, it was difficult to contain this horde of lunatic assassins. Tony had underestimated certain factors and was forced to play his hidden card.
However, deploying his trump card was not a loss if it meant crushing the Court of Owls and obtaining Dionysium Factor Technology. A Mini-bot emerged from Tony's collar, settled onto his ear, transformed into a Communicator, and dialed a number.
"Jarvis, can you hear me? As I told you before coming to Gotham City, use that thing... my current trump card, the real War Weapon!"
(end of chapter)
2022-10-19 Author: Great Demon Spirit
"Plenty of people want me dead, and you're no exception. But with just you scraggly birds who've been hiding in the shadows for centuries? For hundreds of years, you've cowered in Gotham City like rats, refusing to step out into the Outside World. You should really be called the Rat Court."
Tony squinted, looking at the owl-costumed assassins. Every assassin must have had Dionysium added to their bodies; ordinary damage couldn't inflict a fatal blow. Only targeting the head, severing or blasting it, would work.
Otherwise, even if you cut them in half, they could pull their lower bodies back and restore themselves, then continue fighting with their weapons.
"Many have tried to upset the balance in Gotham City, but they all died. You won't be an exception."
The leading Talon waved his hand, cutting off further chatter, and directly ordered all the Talons to charge and kill Tony!
A battle of vastly unequal numbers began!
Roughly, it was three against countless...
The Court of Owls' Dionysium can act on living people, granting them extended lifespans and powerful Regenerative Ability. But why use the living when the dead are more convenient? The Court of Owls mass-produced Dionysium, then applied this strange substance directly to corpses, manufacturing Talons on a large scale.
The resurrected Talons lacked the self-awareness of the living; they were like Killing Machines executing orders, their sole purpose to serve the Court.
Optimus Prime stood at the very front, silently raising his weapon. The war tool, glimmering with a faint light, emanated an astonishing Killing Intent.
The leading Talon was a living person, and he sneered at the sight. Don't let the Talons fool you, rushing at enemies armed with firearms like idiots, wielding longswords and daggers. In reality, Talons feared firearms the least, unless they were powerful weapons like Missiles. As for ordinary guns... heheh, their bodies would be torn apart only to instantly restore themselves before your eyes. Their Balaclavas were specially made to block bullets and protect their heads.
"Tony, you're remarkable, but even more foolish for provoking us... Tell me, how did you discover the Court's existence?"
"Right now! The moment you bunch of vermin jumped out!"
Countless assassins swarmed forward, each wielding a cold weapon, not a single firearm among them, charging fearlessly. They were all resurrected from the dead, their minds long since reprogrammed to nothing but orders! The Court's will was their everything!
Kill Tony!
Optimus Prime suddenly raised his head. Two metal plates extended from the sides of his face, forming a Mask that snapped into place. In his two massive hands, he held a colossal cannon barrel that had just been assembled.
War Mode Transformation – Energy output...
The Core Module was officially activated for the first time. Designed in imitation of the Allspark, countless Particle Flows rapidly circulated. Changes in the Microscopic World directly affected the Macroscopic World, as if every particle contained unimaginable energy, and their interconnections unleashed roaring waves in reality!
Energy Cannon!
With the Core Module as its energy source, it was like a human heart supplying the lifeblood for the body's survival!
A massive torrent of particles roared and burst forth from the cannon barrel!
A Light Pillar that would leave anyone dumbfounded tore a straight path through the dense ranks of figures. Many Talons obstructing this path were pierced through the chest, leaving a massive void in their bodies. Some even lost their heads entirely, slumping powerlessly to the ground, utterly dead.
"An Energy Weapon? That doesn't match our intel. I wonder if Tony obtained this Energy Weapon from Stark Industries, or if he manufactured it himself. If it's the latter, it means this Mutant has advanced further, and possesses even greater hunting value!"
The leading Talon, dressed in the same attire as the other Talons, blended into the dense crowd, making him difficult to distinguish. He was a rare case, having Dionysium implanted while still alive, naturally making him a fanatical loyalist of the Court, serving its interests at every turn.
An Undying and Indestructible body and an extended lifespan... truly enough for him to give his all. What does it matter if you become president? A hundred years later, you're nothing but a pitiful mound of dust. How could that compare to his freedom, Undying and Indestructible, and command over an army of Talons?
Optimus Prime swung his arm, and a colossal energy column swept horizontally, striking countless assassins with the All Spark Cannon. Perhaps because it was a momentary sweep and the attack duration was too short, they weren't instantly split in two.
"Heh, what kind of Energy Weapon is this? Ten to one Tony forged it himself... Huh? What's going on?" The leading Talon was suddenly startled, witnessing an astonishing scene!
Many of the Talons who were hit, whether they were initially pierced through the chest or suffered body trauma from the sweep, should have quickly recovered their injuries and rejoined the fight. Yet, in the short interval while countless Talons charged forward, these Talons struck by the All Spark Cannon collapsed and couldn't get up, painfully clutching their wounds, their regenerating flesh moving abnormally slowly.
The Light Pillar was the wondrous Allspark Energy! It was a Particle Flow never before seen in this Universe, utterly distinct from everything known in this world, originating from the Allspark which possesses the Authority of Creation!
The All Spark Cannon could directly unleash destruction at the Microscopic World level. From Molecules down to Atoms, the Allspark particles, capable of attaching to all Matter, continuously made microscopic alterations. While not enough to change the fundamental rules, modifying things *within* the rules was incredibly easy.
Optimus Prime could directly perform Micro-Strike!
"This Mutant is too great a threat! He can suppress Dionysium within the human body, just like Magneto! With a mere human body, can he influence microscopic particles? This is the most terrifying Extraordinary Field... This person absolutely cannot be allowed to live!"
The leader, hidden in the shadows, ghosted silently through the ranks, his sinister gaze fixed on Tony's weaknesses. The moment he found a single opening, he would launch a devastating strike.
The entire Court of Owls army seemed to receive a signal, growing even more frenzied. They couldn't kill Magneto, but could they not kill an unproven Mutant like him? Could they not kill a Mutant whose Combat Power was more than halved?
The number of Talons was simply too great. Their weapons were also meticulously crafted, exceptionally sharp, and wave after wave of people swarmed forward, densely packed.
Tony remained silent, the sheer numbers making his scalp prickle. Fully armored, he aimed several cannon barrels at the surrounding crowds and began to unleash a furious barrage!
There were too many; heaven knew how many Undead the Court of Owls had accumulated over the years. These currently appearing might not even be the Court of Owls' full strength!
The Talons surged in layers, breaking through the firepower. Even Arcee's sudden outburst, unleashing a massacre with two Allspark longswords, couldn't stop them. This horde of fanatics had fixed on Tony, assailing him with various cold weapons simultaneously. Although many assassins lost their Combat Power after being invaded by the All Spark Cannon, their sheer numbers were overwhelming.
Several Talons stepped over the corpses of those in front, swiftly breaking through to Tony's immediate vicinity. This was their first time breaching the defenses. Several Talons, wielding cold weapons, fiercely struck at Tony, but their blows were blocked by his hardened metal armor. The next second, Tony counter-attacked, shooting them dead.
"What a hassle. My calculations were off. Micro-Strike actually can't instantly obliterate them. Dionysium... no, or rather, the raw materials used to create Dionysium, their origin is even more worth investigating. I didn't want to use my trump card; that thing isn't fully developed yet. I wanted to save it to set traps for people..."
Tony stared at the people surrounding him from all sides. Even with his three combatants fully equipped with Allspark weapons, it was difficult to contain this horde of lunatic assassins. Tony had underestimated certain factors and was forced to play his hidden card.
However, deploying his trump card was not a loss if it meant crushing the Court of Owls and obtaining Dionysium Factor Technology. A Mini-bot emerged from Tony's collar, settled onto his ear, transformed into a Communicator, and dialed a number.
"Jarvis, can you hear me? As I told you before coming to Gotham City, use that thing... my current trump card, the real War Weapon!"
(end of chapter)
