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Chapter 12 - Chapter 12

Amid a torrential downpour, Roger stood resolute before the towering ABZ Corp. Headquarters, his determination unshaken. The rain cascaded down his face, mixing with the determination etched onto his features. Each droplet fueled his resolve as he prepared for the imminent confrontation.

Standing there, several guards emerged from the entrance, their weapons drawn and ready for action. The guards formed a defensive perimeter, strategically positioning themselves to surround Roger. Their eyes scanned his every move, alert and prepared to neutralize any threat. Roger swiftly closed the distance without hesitation, engaging the guards with calculated precision.

Amidst the chaos, Roger fought against a wave of adversaries, each guard presenting a formidable challenge. He skillfully dodged their bullets, utilizing his surroundings for cover. With lightning-fast reflexes, Roger incapacitated one guard with a swift kick to the chest, sending him sprawling to the ground. Meanwhile, two more guards rushed towards him, swinging their batons with lethal intent.

Roger deftly evaded their strikes, countering with a barrage of punches and kicks. His strikes landed with bone-crushing force, incapacitating the guards one by one. As the battle raged on, gunfire echoed through the air, intensifying the already chaotic scene.

The remaining guards, witnessing the ferocity of Roger's assault, desperately called for backup. The sound of approaching footsteps grew louder as more guards rushed. Bullets whizzed past him, leaving trails of destruction in their wake. Undeterred, moving swiftly, utilizing the fallen guards as impromptu shields.

Roger returned fire with lethal accuracy with each step forward, taking down his adversaries with precise shots. The shouts and commotion from inside the building grew louder as the reinforcements closed in on his position. Determined to complete his mission, Roger fought with unwavering resolve, prepared to face an even greater onslaught of guards.

The torrential rain continued to pour down, drenching the battlefield. Roger's clothes clung to his body, his muscles aching with exhaustion. Ready to face whatever challenges awaited him in pursuing his prey.

Reacting swiftly to the impending danger, Roger rolled through the doorway, skillfully transitioning from the exposed entrance into the relative safety of cover. Bullets ricocheted around him, creating an orchestra of chaos and destruction. Amidst the cacophony, a singular thought began to violate Roger's mind—A screeching mantra full of bloodlust urging him to kill, to complete the mission at any cost. Succumbing to the familiar notion, he embraced the guiding force.

He seemed to vanish from sight instantly, leaving the confused guards bewildered and on high alert. The guard, attempting to flank, cautiously called out to his comrades, his eyes darting frantically to catch any glimpse of movement. Elusive, concealed within the shadows, preparing for his next calculated strike.

Suddenly, the air crackled with tension as Roger materialized behind the guard, his eyes ablaze with an insatiable hunger for blood. His movements were swift and precise as he covered the guard's mouth, effectively muffling any cries for help. Overpowering him with the violent repeated thrusts of his knife into the guard's chest. Ferociously sawing off the guard's head, blood splattered all over Roger's face.

The resounding crackle of gunfire shattered the momentary silence as another guard, alerted by the commotion, opened fire in Roger's direction. His instincts kicked in, propelling him into a well-practiced dance of evasion and retaliation. Seeking refuge behind a sturdy pillar, he expertly peeked around its edge, unloading two rounds with deadly precision, silencing two more guards.

Though his eyes were filled with bewilderment, still with a semi-calm and calculated gaze, Roger surveyed the chaotic scene unfolding before him. His eyes settled on the distant elevator, a glimmer of opportunity amidst the chaos. As if scripted, the pillar he had been using as cover crumbled under the relentless onslaught of a larger caliber machine gun. Seizing the opening, he emerged from behind the pillar, his movements akin to a graceful ballet dancer navigating a storm of bullets.

With an almost supernatural finesse, he skillfully evaded the onslaught, each step bringing him closer to his objective. One by one, the guards fell under his lethal accuracy, their attempts to halt his progress proving futile. Though the hail of bullets threatened to pierce his flesh, Roger sustained only minimal wounds, a testament to his unwavering determination and honed combat skills.

Finally, reaching the elevators, Roger found a momentary respite from the relentless chaos. As the dust settled, the acrid scent of gunpowder mingled with the familial metallic tang of blood, permeating the air. The aftermath of his lethal dance was a grim spectacle, as the lobby had been transformed into a gruesome tableau strewn with lifeless bodies. Some lay submerged in the central fountain, their lifeblood mingling with the water.

In contrast, others sprawled lifelessly on the grand staircase, and a few unfortunate souls dangled precariously over the second-floor railing, their lives snuffed out by Roger's lethality.

The once pristine floor now bore witness to the macabre aftermath, its surface painted crimson as blood pooled and cascaded, forming morbid waterfalls that replaced the serene flow of the fountain. Roger's gaze lingered upon the scene, his expression a mix of detached resolve and a grim satisfaction born of his devastating execution.

Roger's lips curled into a sinister smile as he awaited the elevator's arrival, his head tilting slightly towards the heavens. Releasing a primal howl while in a victory with his arms open wide. His eyes became glazed over and vacant as he teetered on the brink of euphoria. Yet, before the intoxicating sensation could consume him, he retrieved a small vial from his pocket.

Without hesitation, he plunged the needle into his neck, feeling the surge of adrenaline and heightened awareness course through his veins. In an instant, his eyes regained focus, and his senses sharpened. The drug restored clarity to his thoughts, enabling him to navigate the perilous situation with renewed precision and strategy.