Bad Born Blood Chapter 292

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Just as hairy apes evolved into humans, the Equusians are also a product of evolution.

In terms of Earth’s animals, Equusian was born from the ‘zebra’.

I have never actually seen a zebra. All I know about them is from prior knowledge, and I only vaguely know what they look like through pictures and drawings.

But we know that zebras are herbivores.

Here was a crucial difference between zebras and equusians, other than intelligence.

The Equusians are not ‘prey’, but ‘hunters’. They are one of the most skilled hunters and warriors among the many races in the universe.

The stripes on the Yen were orange. They were originally darkly colored and dim, but they glowed brightly in battle stance.

Tsk tsk tsk.

Equusians control and dissipate body heat through their stripes. This heat dissipation using less water was an efficient evolution, and it allowed Equusians to maintain muscular endurance for long periods of time.

Although humans have excellent endurance, it is nothing compared to the Equusians.

Moreover, Equusians possess both explosive strength and tough endurance. Even if we humans train our bodies throughout our lives, we cannot even keep up with the physical abilities of an average Equusian.

Some people may find the differences in innate physical conditions absurd and unreasonable.

‘If you were a normal natural human… …you would be helpless against the Equusians.’

Fortunately… … I am an enhanced human with enhanced brain and nervous system functions through biotechnology, and I am also a cyborg with my body replaced and augmented through mechanical engineering.

I swung my arm to shake off Yen’s spear blade. Yen briefly pulled the spear back and then quickly extended it. The action was almost annoying.

‘En’s interpersonal skills are outstanding.’

This isn’t my first time fighting Equusians. I’m not unfamiliar with their fighting techniques.

‘However, En is a skilled fighter who has trained Equusian’s fighting techniques to the extreme. Even though they use the same fighting system, they are on different levels.’

En’s fighting style could be summed up in one word: ‘persistence.’

En maintained his stamina without getting tired due to the stamina unique to Equusian. He didn’t clash with me. Instead of properly demonstrating his skills, he blocked my big moves in advance and avoided a violent collision.

… … I’m annoyed.

But the fact that I feel annoyed means that Yen’s strategy is effective.

‘I’m waiting for my body to get tired.’

Yen was thorough and cool-headed. He didn’t confront the problem head-on, and stuck to the only strategy he knew would win.

My body is not a full-body body. I have limitations in breathing and endurance.

I wanted to make a provocation, but it wasn’t easy to even find the moment to open my mouth.

Kiiing!

I tried to back away, but Yen followed right behind and swung his spear threateningly.

On the other hand, when I pushed, Yen backed off and kept an appropriate distance.

I have the advantage in short-term strength and agility.

‘If we stick together properly, there’s no reason for me to be pushed back. However, Yen is avoiding such a head-on collision.’

Yen jumped and moved in a circular motion.

Here, I had to somehow cut off the flow of yen. I moved forward, instantly increasing my body output to its maximum.

Kkeeeeek!

I spun around, pressing deeply into the floor with my toes.

There was a crunching sound beneath my feet, and the concrete floor caved in.

Phew!

I swung Crucis around, swirling around the atmosphere as if I was the eye of a typhoon.

Crux, with great acceleration, aimed for En’s torso faster than the speed of sound.

Endo’s helmet eyes widened in surprise.

Kaaaaang! Boo- Woong!

En quickly lifted his feet off the ground and blocked Crux with his spear. He was pushed back by Crux’s impact and was slammed into the wall.

But I frowned. This wasn’t what I was aiming for.

‘En deliberately threw his body into the air to release the shock.’

If it was a human, his entire body would have been broken. However, the Equsians, especially En, were incredibly strong.

Crackling, crackling.

Yen got up, shaking off the mechanical equipment he had hit.

I didn’t know I would have a hard time against Yen. I realized anew that real-life situations are full of variables and that there is such a thing as compatibility in a fight.

The more experience you have, the more effectively you can control and utilize those variables and interactions.

The old Ragnata came to mind. Ragnata was old, but En was still in his prime.

‘… … En is ahead of me in interpersonal combat skills and experience.’

Yes, keep that in mind. Yen is the one who destroyed the first Legion he faced. Even if I have high combat power on the surface, I won’t be able to defeat him easily.

I too… … have struggled countless times and defeated those stronger than me. Endo must have had a lot of similar experiences. He must have his own way of dealing with strong people.

‘If I waste my brain here, the future of the rest of my schedule will be dark… … .’

There are many dangers and obstacles I have to overcome in the future. I wanted to save my brain as much as possible here, but I no longer have a choice.

I’ve met a strong opponent since the very beginning of my return to Border City. He’s not someone you can just fight and get by.

Tong, tong, tong.

Yen was jumping lightly from side to side as if nothing had happened despite the shock of being blown away. A future of terrible tag was pictured in my mind.

Wheeeeew.

I took out the shock pistol Ruina that was in my arms and held it. From now on, I plan to fight from various angles. Like surrounding a fast-moving prey from all sides and driving it into a trap… … I will drive En to a single ending, ‘defeat.’

En’s helmet glare narrowed sharply. It seemed like he sensed that I was preparing something.

Cheeking!

En spread out the energy shield mounted on his forearm to protect against shockwaves.

Wheeing!

A circular energy barrier appeared as the shield activated on En’s left arm.

As if it were a second game, we were on the verge of colliding.

Beep!

… … At that moment, a tearing noise occurred.

The standby sound equipment in the control room simultaneously blared. The dust on the floor shook and the metal and glass vibrated.

Oh my god!

The thin glass was even cracking. I squinted at the loud noise.

It was Bona Mana Lapis’s doing. I tried to figure out Lapis’ intentions.

Lapis wouldn’t make a loud noise for no reason. It’s an action to help me.

I straightened my distracted focus and focused on En.

Yen stumbled. The movements that had been so smooth became shaky as if they were broken.

‘This noise has a big effect on Yen.’

En put his hand on his helmet as if in pain and tried to take it off.

Too- Woong!

I pulled Ruina’s trigger. En, confused, raised his energy shield to counteract the impact blast.

Kwaaang!

A brief explosion and a loud noise created a gap in the yen. I didn’t miss that moment, as if mocking the concept of time.

‘In a straight line.’

No need for fancy tricks. I just dragged the crucian car low and swung it from bottom to top.

Crux was about to cut through En’s legs from the tip of her thigh to the tip of her head.

En hurriedly stepped back, half-opening his helmet. I let go of the grip of Crux.

Swish!

Crux flew out of my hand, growing longer. The tip of the blade scratched from En’s stomach to his face.

Kkwadduk!

En’s armor was torn apart, and flesh and skin burst out. It felt like the claws of a giant beast had cut straight lines through En.

dump.

En, covered in blood, fell to his knees on the spot. The striped light was also fading.

“Phuh, puhshuut, crut.”

En spat out a frothy breath, his snout and nose torn and blown away. His wrinkled brain was visible through his forehead, which had been torn open by the blade.

Iron Fist.

Long entrails spilled out of En’s stomach, which was torn lengthwise, and the lower part of his heart, which was thumping, was visible through his split chest. Every time his heart beat, blood poured out of En’s body.

“There were two of us, and you were alone. It was your fault for going alone, En.”

I stood in front of Yen and said.

Ugh, ugh.

The crucifix that had been stuck to the ceiling was falling with a creaking sound.

Thud! Swish!

I snatched the falling Crucis and spun it around to regain my balance. Then I put the blade straight at En’s nape.

-Yes, Lapis. I wasn’t supposed to be checking your equipment…

En barely turned his head as he spoke to Lapis. The battle helmet hanging from the back of his neck fell limply to the floor.

Towering.

Lapis put down the terminal she was operating. The loud noise that was reverberating also stopped. Her hands were shaking.

“Just a minute, Luca. I’ll buy you… … .”

Lapis raised her head and looked at En’s condition, then closed her mouth and avoided eye contact.

En’s appearance was quite gruesome. If the blade had dug in even just a little bit further than a fingernail, he would have died instantly. He narrowly avoided instant death, but his body was split in half lengthwise.

“At this point, there’s no way to save him even if someone comes. Sending him away quickly will only ease his suffering.”

I said coldly.

Lapis bit her lower lip, then lifted her head with difficulty to look straight at En and me. Her eyes were wet.

-Ra, if it weren’t for Peace’s interference, I would have finished you off with the spleen. What a pity.

I’ll never know if that’s true or false.

“You’re still putting on airs until the very end. Don’t you have any advice for us, given the affection you’ve shown us? Since you’re going to die anyway, at least for Jafar’s sake.”

Yen let out a muffled laugh through his split snout.

-Well, good luck, Luca.

With those words, En grabbed the interpreter hanging from the back of his neck and ripped it off.

Yen kept her pride. I should be polite too.

“ah…….”

Before Lapis could say anything, I spun around in place and moved my sword smoothly.

Bam.

I stopped as I finished my movements, and En’s head fell to the floor.

“Ugh, ugh, squeak… … .”

Lapis tried to hold back her tears, but it didn’t seem to be easy.

“I’m sorry, Lapis. But if we’re going to save Jafar, there’s no time to mourn and cry over En. We have to move now.”

I reached out to En’s body and searched through it to see if there was anything that could provide a clue.

Lapis also came to me, sobbing. She picked up En’s battle helmet.

“… … I often took charge of the maintenance of the Equsians under the Japa Company, so I know their equipment well. The Equsians’ battle helmets are equipped with brainwave controllers. By controlling brainwaves, they increase the stability of their bodies and minds, making it easier to maintain cool-headed judgment and increasing their combat stamina.”

“Was that noise earlier Equusian’s weakness?”

“That’s not it. The brainwave optimization and response values ​​are different for each Equusian individual. It’s just that En frequently asked me to do maintenance… … I just knew En’s settings. That’s why I was able to create sounds that matched En’s controller frequency and disrupt it.”

Lapis was close to En, so she was able to exploit his weakness.

‘Lapis must be thinking about En entrusting her equipment to her right now.’

I held back the urge to praise Lapis.

In this situation, I can’t help but praise Lapis’s ability to apply her sad skills… … I’m not clueless.

I took my hands off Yen’s body.

‘You’re the one leading the way, En.’

Yen left no clues behind. He didn’t have time to hack into the data on his terminal or personal devices.

“Have you been in touch with Angus Regina?”

“Son Seok-jae blocked our personal contact. But he must be nearby since the concert is coming up soon.”

It’s a bleak situation.

‘We can’t just leave Lapis here. We need to give her an escort.’

I tried to call Lars as Lapis’ escort.

Chijik, Chik.

The sound of short-range communication opening rang in my ears.

-We have found Anguis Regina and are currently following her.

Lars sent the message before me.

… … My evaluation of Lars went up. Maybe he’s a pretty capable guy.