NCCnovel Chapter 244 Why?
Chapter 244 Why?
Within the enclosed space, eerie blue runes flickered on the walls, and the air was thick with the corrupting stench of the warp. The duel between Russell and Kayans appeared intense, but in reality, both were acting. Russell never used his full strength, not even his most powerful ability, "Invincible Warrior." As for Kayans, his goal was never to kill Russell, but to corrupt him.
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After the battle, Kayans' figure gradually disappeared into the rift in the warp. His departure seemed unusually hasty, and he didn't even finish his final words of persuasion. Russell stood there, his brow furrowed, his heart filled with doubt.
"Why is he in such a hurry to leave?" Russell muttered to himself.
Lisa stepped out of the shadows, a hint of wariness in her eyes: "Russell, are you alright?"
Russell nodded, a hint of weariness in his voice: "I'm fine. But Cayans' behavior is strange; he seems... to be avoiding something."
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A hint of curiosity flashed in Lisa's eyes: "Russell, what exactly is your relationship with Cayans? He doesn't seem like your enemy."
Russell paused for a moment, then slowly said, "He used to be my best brother. More than a decade ago, we served together in the 357th Commando Regiment of the Cardia Commando and went through countless battles."
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Russell's thoughts drifted back to more than a decade ago. Back then, he and Kayans were just ordinary soldiers, but the tacit understanding and trust between them transcended that of ordinary comrades.
“We’ve been through countless battles together,” Russell continued. “Once, we were separated during the Nurgle Plague War. I thought he was dead, but he… joined the Chaos.”
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A flicker of pain crossed Russell's eyes: "I don't know why he's become like this. He used to be so loyal, so steadfast. But now, he's become a messenger of chaos."
Lisa gently patted Russell's shoulder, her tone carrying a hint of comfort: "Perhaps he has his own reasons."
Russell shook his head, his tone firm: "Whatever his reasons, I will not betray my beliefs."
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Within the enclosed space, the eerie blue runic light gradually faded, and the air was filled with the corrupting stench of the warp. Russell and Lisa stood where Kayans had vanished, silent for a moment. Suddenly, Lisa's gaze fell upon a runic stone in the corner—it was something Kayans had deliberately left behind when he departed.
“Russell, look at this.” Lisa crouched down, her fingertips gently touching the runestone. A string of complex symbols was engraved on the stone, but in her eyes, these symbols quickly transformed into a set of coordinates.
"These are... the coordinates of the device?" Russell frowned, a hint of doubt in his voice.
Lisa nodded, her eyes flashing with calm analysis: "Kayans left it there on purpose. He knew we would find it."
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Lisa stood up and quickly swiped her fingers across the holographic data panel to input the coordinates into the system. A red dot immediately appeared on the map, located in the "Black Iron Forge Zone" deep within the hive city.
“Kayans is guiding us.” Lisa’s voice carried a hint of wariness. “He is ostensibly working for Tzeentch, but in reality, his target is you, Russell.”
Russell frowned. "He wants me to join Tzeentch?"
“That’s right.” Lisa’s eyes held a hint of complexity. “He deliberately leaked the coordinates so that we could get closer to the device. Whatever his scheme is, this is our only chance.”
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Russell paused for a moment, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Whatever Kayans's plans, we must destroy the device. It is our responsibility."
Lisa nodded, a hint of approval in her voice: "I agree. But we must be careful; every step Kayans takes could be a trap."
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The two left the enclosed space and headed towards the Black Iron Forge area along narrow alleyways. The lower levels of the hive city were fraught with danger, teeming with thugs, mutated creatures, and Chaos cultists. Russell and Lisa carefully avoided patrolling enemies while searching for the shortest route.
“There’s a patrol ahead,” Lisa whispered, her fingers swiping rapidly across the data panel. “We can go around them through the ventilation duct on the left.”
Russell nodded, a hint of wariness in his eyes: "Be careful, there might be more traps here."
Meanwhile, Kayans stood high above the Black Iron Forge area, his gaze coldly fixed on the distant alleyway. He held a shimmering runestone in his hand, a smile playing on his lips.
“Russell, you’ll understand,” Kayans murmured to himself. “Only by joining us can you gain true power.”
His figure gradually disappeared into the shadows, as if he had never existed.
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Deep within the Black Iron Forge, the air was thick with the stench of burning metal and the corrosive odor of the warp. Following the coordinates left by Kayans, Russell and Lisa finally approached the core area of the device. However, just as they were about to reach their destination, a towering figure blocked their path.
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It was a warrior clad entirely in black armor, covered in twisted runes, with an abyss of darkness beneath his helmet. In his hand he gripped a massive chainsaw sword, its blade wreathed in eerie blue flames.
"Intruder, halt." The guardian's voice was deep and cold, as if it came from the abyss.
Russell quickly raised the "Fire Kirin," his eyes filled with a hint of wariness: "Lisa, step back."
Lisa nodded and quickly hid behind some cover, her data panel rapidly analyzing the enemy's information: "Russell, be careful! His energy reading is abnormal; he might be some kind of subspace creation."
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Russell launched the first attack, his "Fire Kirin" spewing a deadly energy beam aimed straight for the Guardian's head. However, the Guardian simply raised a hand, and subspace energy condensed into a shield, easily blocking the attack.
"Fearless War God!" Russell roared, instantly activating his strongest skill. His body was enveloped in a layer of golden light, and his strength and speed instantly reached their peak. He charged towards the Guardian, and the Bloodthirsty entrenching tool slashed towards the opponent's chest like lightning.
However, the Guardian moved faster. His chainsword traced a dark blue arc through the air, aiming directly for Russell's shoulder. Russell dodged quickly, but the blade still left a deep gash in his power armor.
"This guy... is too strong." Russell's breathing became rapid, and sweat slid down his forehead.
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Just as Russell was about to be defeated by the Guardian, a beam of eerie blue light suddenly struck from the side, piercing the Guardian's chest. The Guardian's body stiffened for a moment, then slowly collapsed, turning into a cloud of black smoke and dissipating into the air.
Russell turned around abruptly and saw Cayenne standing not far away, holding a longsword that shimmered with blue light.
“Kayans?” A hint of surprise flashed in Russell’s eyes. “Why are you helping me?”
Kayans smiled slightly, a hint of mockery in his voice: "Russell, you'll find out soon enough."
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Lisa stepped out from behind cover, a hint of wariness in her eyes: "Kayans, what is your purpose?"
Kayans shrugged, his tone relaxed: "My purpose has never changed. Russell, join us, and you will gain true power."
Russell frowned, his tone firm: "I will not betray my beliefs."
Kayans' smile faded, a hint of disappointment in his eyes: "That's a shame. But we'll meet again."
His figure gradually disappeared into the rift in the warp, leaving Russell and Lisa standing there, their hearts filled with doubt.