Lain ran fast through the thick fog, his wet boots hitting the muddy canal path. Leo and Mavis kept close behind him, gasping for air as the cold wind whipped their faces.A massive explosion boomed in the distance, shaking the ground beneath their feet. The old stadium loading dock collapsed into a giant cloud of gray dust and orange fire."Did your glass helper make it out in time?" Leo asked, wiping dirty water off his forehead. Lain nodded quickly and looked down at his glowing blue screen to check."I recalled the Behemoth right before the roof fell down," Lain said, picking up his pace. "We need to find a place to hide before that metal spider spots us."Mavis pointed her flashlight toward a heavy metal door on a nearby brick building. "That warehouse looks abandoned, but the steel lock on the front is rusted shut," she shouted.Lain did not stop running and summoned his level-five Iron Blade Vanguard with a quick thought. The metal helper appeared instantly and sliced the heavy

The rushing water hit Lain’s knees, nearly knocking him off his feet. He grabbed Leo’s arm and dragged him away from the burning electrical net that was still sparking."Get to the stairs!" Mavis screamed, pushing open a heavy emergency door that led upward. The water level was rising fast, bubbling with yellow foam from the broken tanks.Behind them, the Void Sovereign stood firm against the falling concrete blocks. The giant spider monster thrust three mechanical legs through the ceiling, trying to pin the helper down.The alien spider fired its red laser, vaporizing a row of steel pipes instantly. A thick cloud of hot steam filled the room, making it impossible to see the exit gates."I can't feel my legs, Lain," Leo groaned, leaning heavily on Lain’s shoulder as they climbed. "The shock from that corporate net totally fried my muscles.""Just keep moving your arms," Lain said, lifting Leo up the slippery metal steps. "Mavis, hold the flashlight straight so we don't trip on the bro

"Fire!" the commander screamed, pulling his trigger first. A wave of blue plasma bolts rained down on Lain, tearing through the rain and light.The Obsidian Behemoth lunged in front of Lain, raising its massive arms to form a solid wall. The plasma shots slammed into its dark chest, leaving glowing red marks but failing to break through."Void Sovereign, take out the commander!" Lain shouted. The six-winged helper disappeared from the asphalt, leaving behind a sharp crack of displaced air.It reappeared behind the commander and drove its energy blade straight through his heavy chest armor. The commander dropped his plasma rifle and fell dead onto the wet highway."Supplies coming from the right!" Mavis yelled, leaning out the truck window to point her flashlight. A second squad of soldiers moved around the side of the truck, raising heavy grenade launchers.Leo leaned out from the passenger seat and fired three quick rifle shots into the lead guard's helmet. The guard stumbled backwar

Lain tapped the golden evolution icon on his glowing screen while the truck raced down the wet highway. A bright green flash flooded the cabin as his system processed the thousand points."System evolving," Lain said, keeping his eyes on the road. "Void Sovereign is unlocking its ultimate form."Evolution complete, the system panel flashed. Void Sovereign reached Level 10. New Skill unlocked: Kinetic Singularity.Up ahead, the massive concrete pillars of the border bridge appeared through the heavy fog. Dozens of abandoned cars blocked the entrance, and a heavy corporate blockade sat right behind them."They've got heavy machine guns on those sandbags!" Leo shouted, leaning forward from the back seat. "They're aiming right at our front tires!"Lain didn't slow down, slamming his foot flat on the gas pedal. "Void Sovereign, clear the barricade!" he ordered through his mind link.The level-ten helper materialized fifty yards ahead of the truck, its six wings now burning with intense whi