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Iron Reich stood at the center of a massive crater, his augmented suit glowing against the rubble.
In his hands, he gripped the Thunderstrike X-12, a formidable minigun designed for maximum firepower rather than accuracy, only able to be handled by Seraphims and above.
It was similar in size to the Calamity V1 anti-material rifle, and it featured multiple compact handles, allowing him to wield it with surprising ease.
The barrels glimmered with a faint blue light, the engravings on their surface matching those on his suit.
He was prepared.
Across from him was a Seraphim with the same Specialization, the one responsible for illusions that made a mockery of them and the Academy.
He held a massive pump-action shotgun, the long barrel glinting menacingly.
The priest had previously ambushed Kalahari but switched targets once he failed to take her by surprise.
He knew he wouldn't fare well in a direct duel against her.
