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"Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to present the 'Wild Chariot Series,' specifically developed for ground operations," Arnold announced, his face beaming with pride. "It combines powerful firepower and speed for high-impact, efficient strikes against ground targets."
The crowd watched in awe, captivated by the endless array of suits on display. Arnold seemed to grow more vibrant with each passing second, reveling in his audience's excitement.
Next, the stage's floor began to rise, revealing a massive tank filled with water underneath. Inside, five female soldiers clad in dark blue suits moved gracefully, gliding through the water with the ease of mermaids.
"The Deep-Sea Diver Series!" Arnold walked up to the massive water tank. "With these suits, our soldiers can dive deep, reaching depths comparable to submarines—except our suits offer speed and agility submarines can't match. From deep-sea rescues to underwater assaults, these suits make the impossible possible."
Arnold continued introducing various specialized suits, like the long-range "Wilderness Sniper," the "Savage Fighter" with immense strength, and the nearly impenetrable "Iron Fortress."
Before long, the entire stage was filled with Olga Corporation's combat suits, each one more impressive than the last. Arnold's energy reached a fever pitch, his voice booming as he basked in the spotlight.
"And this, my friends, is just the tip of the iceberg. We're ushering in a new era of intelligent armor, tailored to meet every need," he declared passionately, his enthusiasm overflowing. "The age of the combat suit is here!"
Fireworks exploded above the Empire State Building, painting the night sky in vibrant colors, while the hall erupted in thunderous applause. Arnold closed his eyes, savoring the moment.
But as the applause faded, a question cut through the silence: "Mr. Arnold, will your suits be ready for Homelander's quality check?"
Arnold's eyes snapped open, and he glanced at Colonel Yuri, who gave a nod of approval. Arnold forced a smile and responded, "That's exactly what I was about to suggest."
Turning, he looked directly at Homelander, who was nearly hidden among the suits displayed on stage. "Homelander, interested in being our quality inspector?"
Homelander smiled. "I'd be happy to. But honestly, that might be a bit unfair for Olga Corporation. These flashy suits…" He trailed off, shaking his head. "Perhaps Queen Maeve would be a better choice. She's far gentler than I am."
A chuckle spread through the hall. Arnold clenched his fists, barely concealing his frustration. Homelander's words were polite, yet laced with disdain.
Arnold kept his expression in check, feigning a calm smile. "In that case, Colonel Yuri, go easy on her. And, if possible, keep that pretty face of hers intact."
With a quick snort, Maeve bent her knees and leapt onto the stage. Instantly, the suits parted, creating a clearing, while Homelander rose into the air, watching from above.
Colonel Yuri lowered his visor, stepping forward in his imposing black "Titan" armor. However, halfway through his approach, he froze.
At first, everyone assumed he was preparing for an attack or activating a weapon. But he remained completely still.
Arnold's face scrunched in confusion, and he called out, "Colonel?"
A voice crackled through Yuri's helmet, "I think my suit has malfunctioned. I can't move."
Arnold's mind went blank, his worst fear realized. A technical failure during the launch event would undermine everything they'd worked for.
Trying to salvage the moment, Arnold quickly grabbed the microphone. "It must be because the Colonel has been working overtime. Just ten minutes ago, he was out in the field apprehending criminals. No need to worry; we'll have the suit up and running in no time."
Switching to his Bluetooth earpiece, he gritted his teeth and hissed, "Didn't you check the suit before he got on stage? Fix it now—reset the system if you have to!"
Almost immediately, the lights on Yuri's helmet dimmed as the suit began rebooting.
But then, every single suit on stage—whether it was a multi-purpose model or a specialized combat suit—powered down simultaneously.
The crowd exchanged confused glances, murmuring as they tried to understand what was happening.
Arnold's heart sank, and he frantically contacted his engineering team. "What are you doing? I told you to reset the Colonel's suit, not shut down everything!"
A voice on the other end replied, "It's not us, sir. We didn't touch any of the other suits, and we haven't even reset the Titan yet. Something's gone wrong with all the suits at once. We're investigating now."
Sweat beaded on Arnold's forehead as he barked, "You have thirty seconds to fix this, or every one of you is fired!"
By now, reporters were growing impatient, and questions began flying his way.
"Mr. Arnold, is there a problem with your suits?"
"How can these be trusted for public safety if they malfunction now?"
Arnold struggled to keep his composure under the barrage of questions, but at that moment, the lights on Yuri's helmet flickered back to life, signaling that his suit was online again.
Relieved, Arnold quickly regained his confidence. "No need to worry—just a minor hiccup. As you can see, the Colonel's armor is fully operational again."
But as he finished speaking, a voice echoed from within Yuri's suit, and it was not the Colonel's voice.
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen."
The distorted voice sounded mechanical, altered through a voice modulator.
"You can call me Mr. Z," the voice continued, calm and menacing. "I have an unfortunate announcement for you all: you are now my hostages."
The crowd froze, unable to process the words. But before anyone could react, Yuri's arm shot up, his wrist armor opening to reveal a hidden gun barrel.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Bullets sprayed toward the ceiling, shattering glass and sending debris raining down on the crowd below. The room erupted in chaos as the screams and panic set in.
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