Chapter 529 - 538: Unexpected

Chapter 529: Chapter 538: Unexpected

That way, they wouldn’t be completely wiped out, and there would still be hope.

But he never expected Miss Sterling to be so powerful that she had forced Sanctyr Base to play its trump card.

This meant that if Sanctyr Base’s final trump card was defeated...

...then Miss Sterling and her people would be completely victorious.

The thought made him antsy. ’This is the final, critical moment. How can I not help? How can I just stand by and watch Miss Sterling fight side-by-side with her people?’

Stella Sterling raised an eyebrow as Zane Xavier suddenly charged forward.

’His participation wouldn’t make much of a difference. He hasn’t been with her for long, and she hasn’t given him any of the Strong Medicine yet.’

’Zane might be skilled, but only when compared to ordinary people. He’s no match for these Human Body Warriors.’

Still, a glint appeared in Stella’s eyes, and she didn’t stop him.

’Sometimes, pushing your limits in combat is a chance to challenge yourself and achieve a breakthrough.’

’A little training wouldn’t hurt. Getting injured isn’t a big deal, as long as he makes it out alive.’

The members of the Three Tigers Corps were startled when Zane suddenly charged out.

They exchanged a glance. Hunter Night assessed the situation, then looked over at Miss Sterling, who remained perfectly calm and composed.

He gritted his teeth and moved toward Stella Sterling’s group. "Miss Sterling, we’re here to help!"

’He hadn’t wanted to get involved in the conflict between the two sides, but Zane was an unexpected variable.’

’Everyone here knew he had brought Zane, that Zane was with them. But now, Zane had rushed to Miss Sterling’s side.’

’If Sanctyr Base won, the people from Sanctyrion Base would surely not let the Three Tigers Corps off the hook.’

’Given the circumstances, he might as well gamble.’

’He would bet on Miss Sterling and her people to win.’

’After all, this Miss Sterling had already delivered so many surprises. Perhaps she had a few more up her sleeve?’

’Besides, they had no path of retreat now. Rather than waiting for Sanctyr Base to win and come after the Three Tigers Corps...’

’...it was better to throw their full support behind Miss Sterling now. If she and her people won, Sanctyr Base wouldn’t have the energy to deal with them later.’

’Moreover, by stepping up to help Miss Sterling at this moment, it was a show of good faith, regardless of whether they could make a difference.’

’If Miss Sterling’s side won, the Three Tigers Corps might even have a major opportunity on their hands.’

Seeing their boss had made his decision, his two men from the Three Tigers Corps followed him without hesitation.

Stella Sterling glanced at them, a little surprised.

Seeing them charge resolutely toward the Human Body Warriors, she chuckled softly. ’This Hunter Night is pretty interesting!’

’She was sure he must have recognized her. For him to still take her side under these circumstances... it seems he’s quite the gambler.’

The dozen or so warriors had already reached Stella Sterling’s position.

The men from the Three Tigers Corps and Zane Xavier formed a line in front of Stella Sterling. Zane fired his gun relentlessly at the Human Body Warriors.

He had secretly stashed the gun away. Having once been part of Sanctyr Base, he knew better than anyone how to hide a weapon from them.

But soon, his eyes went wide.

The Human Body Warriors didn’t even try to dodge, charging straight into his bullets.

His bullets struck them, one after another, but the warriors showed no reaction. There was no blood, no sign of injury.

The bullets had no effect on them whatsoever.

’Zane was stunned. He knew Sanctyr Base had been conducting this sort of research, but he had no idea how capable the resulting Human Body Warriors actually were. This was his first time facing them.’

’The strength of these Human Body Warriors was far beyond his expectations.’

Seeing the gun was useless, he holstered it and charged forward to meet them.

The men from the Three Tigers Corps did the same.

These men had survived this long in the apocalypse, so they were no slouches. But against the Human Body Warriors, they were utterly outmatched.

They were defeated in a single blow. Hunter Night was sent flying, the impact feeling as if it would shake his organs loose.

Next to him, one of the Three Tigers Corps’ men was knocked unconscious—it was impossible to tell if he was dead or alive. The other man wasn’t in good shape either.

Hunter Night’s eyes widened. He had watched Miss Sterling’s people trade blows evenly with these things that were neither human nor monster.

He’d thought they couldn’t be all that tough.

But now that he’d clashed with them himself, he realized just how terrifyingly strong these inhuman things were.

’He was horrified. If these things were this powerful, did they really have any chance of winning? Had he made the right decision?’

’But the choice had been made. Even if he regretted it, there was no turning back now.’

Enduring the searing pain racking his body, Hunter Night charged forward again.

It was the same for Zane Xavier.

The leaders of the other small factions were stunned by this sudden betrayal, unable to comprehend what was happening.

’Have the Three Tigers Corps gone insane? Openly opposing Sanctyr Base at a time like this, helping outsiders fight them... Do they have a death wish?’

Mutt and his men were also in the crowd. He shook his head. "Hunter Night must have lost his mind. He used to be a smart guy. How could he be so foolish this time!"

’Even if Sanctyr Base looked a little rough today, the battle wasn’t over yet. Why was he in such a hurry to pick a side?’

’In his opinion, a smart person would just stand by and watch. If Sanctyr Base won, they wouldn’t lose anything; they could just continue to submit to them.’

’And if the other group won, they could just pledge their allegiance to them then. Simple.’

’But Hunter Night had gone and thrown in his lot with the other side completely.’

’If Sanctyr Base ended up winning, would Hunter Night and his men even be left alive?’

The crowd shook their heads.

It was at this moment that Stella Sterling made her move.

She pulled Zane Xavier and Hunter Night back. "You’ve done well enough. Leave the rest to me!"

’She was curious to see what these things were truly capable of, and just how much of her own strength they could draw out.’

But at that very moment, the ground beneath their feet began to tremble and shake. The entire structure of Sanctyr Base started to sway, and even Stella Sterling staggered.