Chapter 208
Author: ROONIE
last update2026-04-25 17:07:16

Gunfire rolled across the West Corridor like thunder trapped between buildings.

Landon stood on the roof of a three-story warehouse. Wind pushed smoke across the street below. Fires burned in broken cars. Drones circled in slow patterns above the district.

His eyes moved across the battlefield.

Iron Order troops were advancing through two streets. Their armor shined under streetlights. Their shields pulsed with dull blue light. Heavy exo-suits moved behind them like walking tanks.

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