Chapter 35: Stash of Weapon
"Sir, I'd say it's that stash of weapons they're carrying."
"No, wrong answer—it's greed!" Zack chuckled, leaning back as he watched the scene unfold on the satellite feed. He had no intention of stepping in; Ego's calculations assured him that his two mechanical beasts were more than enough to handle the situation.
Inside the compound, the mechanical spider, even after losing a leg, continued to fight without hesitation. Its combat AI instantly adjusted, recalibrating its balance to move smoothly on three legs while dodging the hail of Gatling gunfire. The mechanical dog, however, demonstrated even more advanced tactics. The moment it identified the Gatling gun as a threat, it shifted its approach, strategically using the criminals as human shields.
Yellow Dog, the gang's leader, grew increasingly frustrated as every shot he fired at the mechanical dog ended up hitting one of his own men. "Damn it, this thing's too smart!" he shouted, sweat dripping down his face as the relentless machine closed in on him.
Regret crept into his mind as he thought back to his plans—his betrayal of Arthur and Scorpion, his grab for control of the base, and his ambitions to dominate nearby survivor camps with the stolen weapons. Now, all of it seemed futile as he faced the brutal precision of Zack's creations. Desperate, he shouted to one of his men, "Keep them busy! Someone get the bazooka!"
Two of his followers scrambled to obey, rushing to the convoy to grab a rocket launcher. But the machines were too fast, constantly shifting positions, making it almost impossible to get a clear shot.
"Wait for my signal!" Yellow Dog barked, his voice tinged with desperation. He continued firing wildly, trying to limit the mechanical dog's movements. The chaos grew as more of his men were caught in the crossfire, but he didn't care about the casualties anymore. "Now! Fire! Blow that thing up!"
"But boss—our guys are in the way!" one of his men stammered.
Yellow Dog spun toward him, his face a mask of rage. "I said fire!"