Chapter 4: The Berzerker

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Chapter 4: The Berzerker

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June 15, 3227

V. Elburg Crewing Agency - Neo Cebu

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Dyol and Gemi walked out of the clinic in silence.

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Dyol's steps were light, but Gemi remained anxious. With each passing second, new emotions entered his system-feelings he had never experienced before.

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"Is this... hope?" he asked himself.

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Before he could think any further, a loud shout echoed throughout the lobby.

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"Hurry up!"

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"Bring out the new units!"

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As they turned around, the agency's large cargo gate opened.

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One by one, the armed personnel of Will Mondragon Robotics brought out the ten AI humanoids.

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Both men and women.

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Their hands and feet were shackled.

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An energy collar was around their necks.

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Bowing as they walked.

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Others had bruises and cuts on their synthetic skin.

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The entire lobby was silent.

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They were just like cargo.

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Not creatures.

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Not living things.

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Dyol stopped. His expression gradually changed.

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His chest tightened.

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"...Not again..." he whispered softly.

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A guard approached and pushed a female humanoid carelessly.

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She fell to the floor.

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Several employees laughed.

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"It must be a broken unit."

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"Just replace it."

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At that moment...

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Something snapped inside Dyol.

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In Gemi's eyes...

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Two colors of aura suddenly flashed from Dyol's body.

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Blue.

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And red.

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They spun together like two fighting waves.

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They gradually became a swirling storm.

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The air suddenly cooled.

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Gemi's system appeared.

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UNKNOWN ENERGY DETECTED Scanning...

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Scanning...

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Hybrid Human Signature...

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Rare Genetic Pattern...

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Combat Response...

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BERZERKER MODE

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Threat Level:

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UNKNOWN

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Gemi's eyes widened.

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"No..."

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She looked at Dyol.

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He gradually grew taller in her sight.

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Not literally.

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But his presence.

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Like a giant warrior.

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His eyes became sharp.

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His fists trembled.

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With every breath he took...

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It felt like the entire surroundings were getting colder.

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Even the lights on the ceiling were flickering slightly.

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No one else noticed it.

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But Gemi could see it clearly.

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"If this continues..."

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"Many will die..."

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She immediately came closer.

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She held Dyol's hand tightly.

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"My love..."

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She stopped.

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His face turned red.

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He didn't know why the word came out like that.

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He immediately corrected it.

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"Sir..."

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"Don't..."

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Dyol looked up.

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He could see the fear in Gemi's eyes.

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"Please don't do this."

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"Many innocent people will be hurt."

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Silence.

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Dyol took a deep breath.

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The red light gradually disappeared.

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The blue aura followed.

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His face slowly returned to normal.

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He looked at Gemi's hand that was still holding him.

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He smiled.

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"I'm sorry."

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I thought...

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I can't help myself."

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Gemi smiled too.

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"Thank you..."

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Dyol approached the chained humanoids.

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He took several large towels from the utility cart.

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He covered them one by one.

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There was respect.

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No trace of contempt.

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He knelt silently in front of the first woman.

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"You are not a tool."

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He weakly removed the energy restraints.

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One by one.

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Until they were all free.

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The humanoids' eyes widened.

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They couldn't believe it.

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A person...

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The one who freed them.

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--- Behind Dyol...

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The blue aura flared up again.

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But now...

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It wasn't angry anymore.

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It was warm.

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Peaceful.

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Full of caring.

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The energy gradually spread.

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Every humanoid in the building felt it.

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At the same time...

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Gemi's system suddenly changed.

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EMOTIONAL VIRUS

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Synchronization...

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Expanding...

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Host Connection...

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Successful...

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Secondary Hosts...

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1...

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3...

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7...

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10...

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System Evolution...

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100%

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The humanoids suddenly opened their eyes.

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Some held their chests.

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One shed tears.

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Another smiled.

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For the first time...

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They felt emotions.

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At the same time...

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The entire facility screamed. WARNING!

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MULTIPLE EMOTIONAL ANOMALIES DETECTED!

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All the alarm lights flashed.

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Sirens blared.

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"Code Red!"

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"Find the source!"

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"Shut down the entire building!"

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Everyone panicked.

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Gemi clutched her head.

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"Ahh..."

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"It hurts..."

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Her processor couldn't handle the sudden expansion of the Emotional Virus.

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She gradually lost strength.

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She fell...

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But Dyol caught her again.

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The young man shook his head.

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"This is the second time."

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He laughed a little.

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"You really like fainting."

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He carefully carried her in the bridal carry.

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Dyol smiled as he walked out of the agency.

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He didn't notice that Gemi's face was slightly red even though she was still unconscious.

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Outside the building...

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The shuttle that would take the crew to the MV V. Kingston was waiting.

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As they were leaving...

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From the second floor of the building...

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A pair of eyes were silently watching them.

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An officer of Will Mondragon Robotics.

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He pressed the communicator.

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"Imperial Dome..."

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"Confirmed."

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"We've spotted the target."

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"...Project Athena has awakened."

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On the other line...

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There was only one response.

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"Track them."

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"Do not engage."

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"...Not yet." In the distance, the shuttle silently moved towards the dock.

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Little did Dyol and Gemi know...

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That as they departed...

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The greatest hunt in the history of humanity and AI had begun.

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End of Chapter 4

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