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Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: The Way.

Alright, picture this: Synthetica City is like a giant tech fortress. The only way in or out is on these heavily guarded trains called the Synapse Express. These trains are sleek, armored, and protected like Fort Knox.

But here's the thing: without the right papers, you can't get on. No citizenship or ID? You're out of luck. It's like a fancy digital club, and if you're not on the guest list, you're not getting in.

Still, some people try to sneak in. There's an underground group resisting the system, kind of like modern-day Robin Hoods. But if they're caught, it's game over—straight to prison.

So yeah, Synthetica looks high-tech and shiny on the surface, but underneath, it's a whole different world. It's a digital fortress, and only a select few can enter. The rest of us? We're stuck on the outside, just watching.

"Huh, too bad," said Kaito. I met this guy on my way to Synthetica. He was getting robbed while delivering goods, so I helped him out. He seemed like someone who could give me useful info.

"But since you helped me, I hope this information will help you," said Mechtron.

"Wait, can you tell me about the Ghost Machine troupe?" Kaito asked.

"Sure..." 

"My plan is to jump on the train while it's moving, at its fastest. If it's not extreme, it's not right," Kaito thought to himself.

Standing on the edge of the helicopter, wind whipping around him, Kaito knew this jump would test all his skills. Below him, the train sped along, cutting through the darkness.

He took a deep breath and jumped from the helicopter, aiming for the train's roof. Adrenaline rushed through him as he tried to land perfectly on one of the carriages.

Kaito activated the magnetic gloves strapped to his hands, and with a click, they latched onto the train's surface. But the wind was stronger than he expected, pulling at his body, threatening to rip him off.

Gritting his teeth, Kaito fought against the wind, his arms straining to hold on. Pain shot through his muscles, but he refused to let go.

He timed his descent, adjusting his fall to match the train's speed. Finally, with a thud, his gloves made contact with the train. The impact sent pain through his arm, but he held on tight.

Kaito clung to the speeding train, his heart pounding. He had made it. But as he hung there, battered and bruised, he knew the hardest part was yet to come.

As he held on, his mind raced. "Okay, Kaito, you did it," he muttered. "But how did I survive that jump?"

His inner voice replied, "No clue. One second I'm flying through the air, the next I'm on a speeding train."

"Those magnetic gloves saved me," he thought. "I knew they'd help, but I didn't expect them to work so well against the wind."

"If I'd messed up that jump by even a second, I'd be a pancake right now," Kaito reflected. 

Shaking his head, he grinned. "Well, whatever it was, I'm alive. Now, what's next?"

As the train neared the city, a group of guards was waiting. In seconds, they surrounded the train, yelling, "Intruder! Surrender!"

Kaito jumped off the train near the city's edge, but before he could move, searchlights lit up the night, and footsteps approached.

"Stop right there!" a voice shouted.

Kaito's heart raced as guards appeared, weapons drawn, aimed right at him. He knew he was caught, but he wasn't going down without a fight.

With a smirk, he activated hidden devices in his suit, causing explosions that shook the ground. The guards stumbled, giving Kaito the chance to escape. He darted through the chaos, slipping between buildings.

But the city was huge, and the guards were relentless.

Finally, trapped in a narrow alley, Kaito found himself surrounded. With no escape, he braced for the inevitable.

As the guards closed in, Kaito made one last stand, causing as much destruction as he could before he was overwhelmed.

Then, with a sigh, he surrendered, knowing his chaotic run had come to an end.