Hanyu was walking through the bustling streets, lost in his thoughts about Dabao and the recent conversation with his father. The city around him seemed like a blur until his attention was caught by a group of people acting suspiciously. Their furtive glances and hushed whispers set off alarm bells in his mind. Deciding to investigate, he followed them silently, keeping a safe distance to avoid detection.
The group led him to a dilapidated building on the outskirts of the city. Hanyu hesitated for a moment at the entrance but steeled himself, knowing that uncovering their intentions could be crucial. He slipped inside, sticking to the shadows as he trailed them further into the building.
Inside, Hanyu saw a man addressing the group in a low voice. He strained to hear the conversation.
Leader: This is the Titan Serum. It has the power to transform anyone into a Titan. G Corporation is paying us handsomely to deliver it for their experiments. We leave tonight.
The men around him, all of whom seemed to be Meta humans, nodded in agreement. Hanyu's heart raced. This was serious. He needed to get this information to Dabao and the authorities, but before he could move, one of the men, named Shun, caught sight of him.
Shun: Hey! Who's there?
Hanyu tried to bolt, but the Meta humans were too quick. They surrounded him, their faces twisted with malicious intent. They grabbed him roughly, dragging him into the center of the room.
Leader: (smirking) Looks like we have an uninvited guest. Who are you, and what are you doing here?
Hanyu: (trying to stay calm) I was just passing by. I didn't hear anything.
Leader: (laughing) Do you take us for fools? You've seen too much.
Shun: Let's teach him a lesson he won't forget.
The group began to torture Hanyu mercilessly, their methods cruel and relentless. They punched and kicked him, each blow filled with a sadistic enjoyment of his pain. Hanyu gritted his teeth, trying not to cry out, but the agony was unbearable. He felt his ribs crack under the force of their kicks, and his vision blurred from the swelling around his eyes.
Shun: (leaning in close) Maybe next time, you'll think twice before sticking your nose where it doesn't belong.
Hanyu: (gasping for breath) You...won't...get away with this.
Leader: (mocking) Oh, but we already have. And you? You're just a human. What can you possibly do?
Hanyu lay on the cold, hard floor, his body battered and broken. He could barely keep his eyes open, his vision fading in and out. Just as he felt the darkness closing in, a familiar figure burst through the door. It was Dabao, transformed into Raven, his presence radiating an intense, terrifying aura.
Dabao: (voice trembling with anger) Who did this to my friend?
The Meta humans recoiled slightly, recognizing the infamous vigilante. Raven's eyes blazed with fury as he took in the sight of Hanyu's critical state. The air around him crackled with bio-electricity, his mechanical arms glowing ominously.
Leader: (trying to muster courage) Stay back, Raven! We're not afraid of you.
Dabao: (voice cold and menacing) You should be.
With a roar, Dabao lunged forward, his cybernetic arms crackling with electricity. The first Meta human barely had time to react before Dabao's fist connected with his jaw, sending him flying across the room. The others tried to attack, but Dabao moved with lethal precision, his anger fueling his strength.