Marcus and the remaining Bionics were surrounded by the Army.
Marcus walked forward slowly and faced the black muzzle.
"Just wait a little longer."
"Everything will be over."
"Just hold on for a little longer."
"Just pray for a moment more."
"Everything will be over."
At first, Marcus sang alone. Later, nois and the other androids followed. They sang together in front of the pitch-black muzzle.
The soldiers retreated.
On TV, the host was reporting to the world about the abnormal Bionics incident in Detroit.
"The image of the abnormal Android singing loudly while facing the threat of death is now receiving global attention."
"The abnormal Android isn't just a faulty machine? Could it be that they're a new form of life that we're unwilling to acknowledge?"
"The peaceful resistance of the abnormal androids, as well as the noble sentiments of their leader, Marcus, have won the sympathy of some of the people."
