From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

As Heiu lay bleeding on the floor, his voice weak and fading, he gasped, "How could you know all the things I have done?... It's all secret... top..." His words trailed off as the life seemed to drain from him, the receptor rod on the side of his head flickering out with his failing strength.

Gerald's gaze was unyielding, his expression one of hardened resolve. "I told you, it's time this corrupt and evil kingdom be brought to its knees, and the rightful rise of the Black Flames return. The heroes won't fail this time, nor ever again," he declared, his voice echoing slightly in the now silent room.

Before he could turn away, a sudden movement caught his attention. From behind, a scientist in white robes charged at him, wielding a metal bat, shouting, "Get the hell away from him!" as he swung the bat down towards Gerald's head.

Reacting with supernatural quickness, Gerald raised his hand, catching the bat. The cold metal touched his skin and disintegrated into shavings, his power over metal turning the weapon into harmless dust.

His hand glowed a menacing blue as he manipulated the metal shavings, sharpening them into small spears. With a flick of his wrist, he sent them flying towards the attacker, pinning the scientist against the wall with a thud.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

As the charged noise escalated, a hole suddenly appeared in the door, punctuated by the unmistakable sound of a massive energy blast rifle. Gerald watched, unfazed by the chaos erupting around him.

He chuckled lightly, almost amused by the turn of events. "I'm still surprised you were able to fight the manipulation and tip the guards off… calling him by a fake name is quite bold, but I did see through that," he stated coolly, his voice carrying over the noise.

With a snap of his fingers, a loud boom reverberated through the hallway, and smoke began to seep through the holes of the damaged door, thickening the air with a fog of war.

Heiu, eyes wide with shock and the realization of his imminent demise, struggled for breath. His life visibly ebbed away as he gasped, "How… so well… what..." His words faltered, unable to form a coherent sentence as the end drew near.

With a heavy sigh, Heiu placed a hand on his chest and slumped over, his body finally succumbing to the inevitable.

Gerald watched with a complex mixture of satisfaction and regret. "I hope all those you made suffer was worth it…"

Gerald scanned the room, his gaze falling on the few scientists who were hiding under desks or clinging to the walls in sheer terror. In the background, the scientist he had impaled was slowly sliding down the wall, his body riddled with tiny holes from the metal shavings, twitching slightly as life left him.

With a shrug, Gerald dismissed the carnage. "No point in wasting any more energy here," he muttered to himself, his focus shifting back to the task at hand. He walked back to the computer, pulling out scraps from his bag with a calculated nonchalance.

"I will need to restock on some parts soon," he spoke aloud, considering the resources around him. "Probably a lot I could salvage from here," he mused, rubbing the back of his neck thoughtfully, already planning his next moves and the materials he would need to continue his mission effectively.

Moments later, Gerald melded the parts into another spider. As it completed extracting all the files from the computer, the information flashed through Gerald's mind. He thought to himself, "I see, what a dark secret. Not surprising, though, I suppose."

"Using the blood of dead people to power the teleportation system?" he murmured incredulously, his voice a mixture of disgust and astonishment.

Suddenly, another loud bang echoed at the door. Calmly, Gerald pulled out the purple rod and gripped it tightly; it began to glow ominously.

"Ready for extraction. I got what I was looking for. We can proceed with the next steps of the mission. Also, I found some interesting tidbits in the file directory," Gerald communicated through his device, his readiness apparent in his steady, composed stance.

A soft female voice responded over the comms, her tone reassuring yet brisk. "Perfect. Give us a few minutes to get the way port set up with San-Jun, and we will have you out of there."

Gerald's brows furrowed in annoyance. "Excuse me? A few minutes? I told you to be ready once I checked in," he retorted, his voice tinged with impatience.

At that moment, the doors burst open, scattering the metal Gerald had fortified them with in all directions. One sharp fragment flew straight at him, but with reflexive ease, he caught it with his hand, which was glowing a light blue.

Gerald sighed, his frustration evident. "Well, make it quick. I'm not sure how long I can hold out here," he stated, urgency underlining his words.

He swiftly slipped the purple rod into his bag and gathered the remaining scraps just as a figure emerged through the shattered doorway. The newcomer was clad in a silver suit, marked with sut and smoke from the recent breach, adding a dramatic flair to their entrance.

"Disgusting carnage, being so pointless," the voice commented as the fog faded, revealing a light face framed with dark, slicked-back hair.

"I take it you're one of the infamous Black Bulls?" the newcomer inquired, his tone carrying a mix of curiosity and disdain.

Gerald began to respond, "You could say—"

But he was abruptly cut off as the man slashed his hand downward, sending a jet of air slicing through the space between them. Gerald reacted swiftly, his hand coming up to intercept the attack.

The air transformed into a metal web, pinning him against the wall. The energy then dispersed, and Gerald gasped for breath, pinned momentarily against the cold surface.

Gerald thought to himself, "I don't have much energy left in me, I probably have enough for a few more modifications, plus I'm pretty dry on parts..."

Without warning, another jet of air sliced toward him. Gerald rolled forward, his hand brushing over the computer console, which promptly dissolved into tiny bits of metal.

Gathering these, he flung them toward the man, turning his desperate defense into a sharp counterattack.