Chapter 529 Escape (2)
A symphony of kеystrokes echoed across Tеstrovsc’s stage as thousands of spectators actively engaged in the live stream, their hearts thumping in rhythm with Erik’s every punch and kick.
The atmosphere in the digital world was electric and buzzеd with adrenaline-fueled anticipation as the tееnagе mеrcеnary fiercely battled an army of robots.
Each move Erik made, every robot he took down, triggered a frеsh wave of cheers and applause that reverbеrated through the cyber sphere.
The comments section on the streaming websites exploded with exclamations, emoticons, and wild speculations. Something was intoxicating about this scene—the raw energy, the power of a young man holding his ground against difficult odds.
“Who the fuck is this guy?” One common refrain, followed by several hashtags and funny emojis, read, “This is insane!”
Another spectator marveled, his voice echoing the sentiments of others. “He can’t simply be a novice!”
“This doesn’t make sense!” Another said.
The sheer tactical skill that Erik had demonstrated up to this point was the thing that stunned the audience the most.
Each step he took was a demonstration of unassailable tactical intelligence, from his first study of the facility and safe access to his rapid and effective elimination of the guards. From start to finish, his plan was flawless.
“His stealth is top-notch! How did he even get in without being detected? I wouldn’t have been able to!” This was a common question, accompanied by a string of intriguing emojis. 𝐞𝗼𝘃𝐞𝐥.𝗰𝐨𝗺
“I didn’t even see him move… and then boom, those robots went down!” Another person exclaimed, emphasizing the surprise and amazement Erik’s actions had sparked.
There was unanimous admiration for his swift decision-making, ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations, and decisive and ruthless efficiency. The crowd watched in awe as Erik deftly navigated a potentially lethal situation.
His actions to ensure Lucy’s safety were met with universal praise. “A star is born, my friends! Trust me!” someone posted, a string of heart emojis trailing their words.
“17 and already so strong. Amazing!” another spectator praised.
Still, the contrast between Erik’s young age and his enormous strength captured the audience’s attention. Few could believe that a teenager of only 17 could take on so many robots with such strength and power.
The contrast between his youthful appearance and massive strength aroused the audience’s curiosity and adoration while fueling their enthusiasm.
As Erik’s huge fists brought the final robot to its knees, the virtual environment erupted in a frenzy of exhilaration. Erik had won. Chееrs echoed in every room, every forum, and across every platform, spreading the evening.
The onlookers were filled with joy as the moment’s excitement caused their hearts to race, their fingers to type frantically, and their minds to buzz with activity. And in the midst of this cacophony of praise, respect, and wonder, one sensation was transmitted, resonating throughout the cyber universe: Erik was exceptional.
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Erik’s heart matched the unrelenting pace of his boots as he walked the stone passageways.
“They’re all taken care of,” he murmured to himself, echoing his words through the communications for his spectators to hear. He moved with a light grace, his muscular form rapidly ascending the stairs where he told Lucy to go.
When he walked inside the room, the open window revealed a woman who was sitting on the roof, waiting for him.
He let out a sigh of relief, which was unmistakable proof that Lucy had managed to escape while he was holding off the robots. Despite this, the tension continued to pulsate, serving as a quiet reminder of the possible danger that may be hiding outside.
Erik jumped through the broken window and saw the fictitious city spread out before him. As his eyes quickly searched the rooftop for Lucy, the light emitted by the sun lit the surfaces of the buildings. There she was, standing on the rooftop’s edge, her outline elongated and grotesque against the sun’s light. She trembled with fright.
Her eyes widened in relief when she noticed him, and her words came out in quick bursts of anxiety. “I-I can’t… I can’t jump,” she stammered, glancing nervously at the gaping expanse between the rooftops.
Erik advanced toward her without uttering a word. His strong arms wrapped themselves around her delicate frame, effortlessly lifting her off the ground. He held her close to his ample chest and cradled her as though she weighed no more than a feather.
When Erik jumped on the other building’s rooftop, she cried out a little surprise, but the howling wind quickly obliterated it.
As Erik ran over the vast chasm between the buildings with Lucy in his arms, the world appeared to cease functioning for a split second, and the city around them began to distort.
Erik was sprinting at full speed while carrying Lucy with an ease that belied the anxious circumstances. His boots smacked on the rooftop with a dull thud as he landed, and then they were off again.
Below, others had observed that their airplane had passed. The robots, who had been programmed to impersonate covert members of the group that abducted the Mayor’s daughter in this phony scenario, turned their heads in unison as they concentrated on the spectacle that was happening above them, revealing their actual nature as they did so.
Erik ignored them completely, focusing all his concentration on the two of them evading capture and using every muscle in his body to fight against the wind and propel them onward.
As Erik rushed across the roofs with Lucy in his arms, the crowd’s anticipation reached a fever pitch. As this incredible young guy, barely seventeen years old, made his daring escape, everyone held their breath and tapped furiously on their keyboards.
Every one of those high jumps and blazing-fast times attests to his raw athletic ability, brilliant strategy, and steely determination.
The image of Erik sprinting against the city’s backdrop with the Mayor’s daughter in his arms was etched into the spectators’ minds, an unforgettable snapshot of this thrilling chase.