Chapter 43 The Final Curtain Call Must Be Grand and Glorious

Within the experimental sector.

There were many others who had suffered the same cruel fate.

After Su Wen had executed the researchers one by one, he spoke calmly to Grace:
"You have experience caring for orphans; take care of them here first."

The burly Black man smashed an experimental cabinet with a single punch, ignoring the blood seeping from the cuts on the back of his hand as he rescued the children. Upon hearing Su Wen's words, he asked:
"What are you going to do?"

"Go settle the final score with the administrator of this place," Su Wen replied calmly. "This is the duty of the Night's Watch."

"I'm going with you."

Su Wen, racer number 25, patted his partner on the shoulder and said:
"No need. This place is just as important. Take care of the people you cherish."

Then, adjusting his earpiece with a suave motion, he asked:
"Caroline, did you record everything?"

"Yes. The surveillance data will be backed up and uploaded today via a springboard relay station in South America. It should deal a heavy blow to the stock price of Leisangton's headquarters in California."

Leisangton was conducting human experiments through prosthetic modifications, brainwashing mind control, and abyss pollution. Even in Detroit, this was more than enough to cross the absolute boundary of human morality.

And now, all of this had irrefutable evidence.

"It's hard to imagine that while consuming so many social resources, Leisangton's bottom line is even more appalling," Caroline continued, sitting in front of her split-screen monitors. "I just accessed the encrypted background logs using that researcher's credentials. Fern's daughter, Jael Onions, was secretly transported to the core area on the 17th floor of Building A twenty minutes ago."

Su Wen fell into deep thought, then reached a conclusion:
"It seems they want to use her to threaten Fern."

Those scum wanted to escape and needed to shake off the pursuit of the White Hound. Using Fern's most cherished daughter as a threat was a despicable tactic they would certainly resort to.

[Current Stage Quest Update:]
[Priority One: Prevent the death of White Hound Fern Onions]
[Priority Two: Eliminate Andrew Brady, head of Leisangton's Detroit branch]
[Please Note: The power of high-tier transcendents is still beyond your ability to confront directly at present.]

Looking at the system prompts, Su Wen smiled, then said calmly:
"Mark the fastest route to the destination on the map."

"Marked. The elevator is the fastest route currently, but the security level is extremely low. It is recommended to proceed via the experimental zone's emergency fire escape."

He did not try to act tough, instead quickly climbing the fire escape route to the level of floor 17.5.

Reaching the halfway point of the 17th floor, Su Wen found himself at the edge of a sealed observation room. Below lay a vast and complex experimental arena, and countless rebels who had answered his call were already surrounding the center from all directions.

They raised various weapons and engaged in a fierce battle with the Trauma Team's cyborg mercenaries.

At the center of the experimental arena, guarded by an experimental protective barrier and Trauma Team cyborgs, a grim-faced man aimed his gun at the young girl beside him.

[Appraisal: Andrew Brady. Administrator of Leisangton's Detroit branch, Tier 3 transcendent, Ascension Lineage: 'Calamity Apostle']

It was him.

Su Wen spoke calmly into the earpiece to Caroline:
"Remember what I said? While the carnival convoy creates chaos, broadcast the Trauma Team's simulation signals."

"No problem, the interference signals have been broadcasted."

In the distance, within the central protective barrier of the massive experimental arena, the glass dome of Leisangton's 17th floor was gradually opening. An armed rescue helicopter, the highest grade available to Leisangton, was already waiting outside the building.

Andrew spoke with malicious venom:
"Fern, as a dog raised by Leisangton, are you really willing to throw your life away for this experimental subject who isn't even considered human? If you're willing to save her, I'll give you ten seconds. Drop your weapon and crawl to my feet."

"10"
"9"
"8"
...

When the countdown reached the two-second mark, a sniper bullet shot straight toward Andrew Brady's glabella.

The very next second, accompanied by a spiderweb of cracking sounds spreading across the glass protective wall, the bullet ultimately failed to pierce the barrier.

Andrew fired without hesitation. Bang! Fern's daughter collapsed in a pool of blood.

[Time Reversal]
[Loading Save]
[Return Point: Ten seconds prior]

Su Wen analyzed silently:
"This glass barrier has a very high defense rating, but that's all it amounts to."

He kicked open the maintenance door of the 17.5-floor observation room, raised his M16, and unleashed a barrage of bullets upward. Amidst the shimmering cascade of shattered glass, everyone's attention in the hall was drawn to his high-altitude entrance.

The next second, Su Wen made a move that stunned everyone present.

He leaped forward, diving headfirst into the experimental arena more than a dozen meters below.

"It's Racer 25! Is he trying to commit suicide?"
"Kill him!"
"Just how many more shocking things is he planning to do?!"

In the midst of his mid-air flight, Su Wen snapped his fingers and said calmly:
"Margarita, full speed ahead!"

In an instant, vrrrooo~~!!

Accompanied by the thunderous roar of a massive engine, a pitch-black racing car shimmering with blue light smashed through the wall on the right and soared out.

That's right. This was the 'gift' Su Wen had asked Caroline to mask with the Trauma Team's simulation signals.

Then, the racing car caught its 25th racer in mid-air with breathtaking precision.

This scene left everyone dumbfounded.

Yet Su Wen did not hesitate for a fraction of a second. With one hand gripping the steering wheel, a pale golden 17-sided die materialized in his other hand:

[Fals Chamber Buff Effect: Seventeen-Sided Die +10]
[Roll: Result 10, Slight Good Fortune]

Not enough.

[Load Save: Repeat Roll]

Ten times.
Twenty times.

Su Wen waited until he got the result he wanted:
[Roll: Result 17, Triggered Effects 'Destiny Strike', 'Absolute Super Luck']

The body of the racing car, glowing with pale blue streams of light, became coated with a faint layer of golden luster. It hurtled toward the target at terrifying speed, resembling a falling meteor wreathed in blazing plasma that slammed violently into the ground.

Instantly, it shattered the protective glass mirror wall constructed entirely from the spiritual energy of a Tier 3 transcendent.

At the same time, seizing the massive opening created by Su Wen, Fern held his breath, aimed, and pulled the trigger.

*Bang!*

The bullet, carrying the immense muzzle kinetic energy of an anti-materiel sniper rifle, struck its target with pinpoint accuracy.

Andrew Brady's skull was blown wide open, killing him instantly.

[Star 2 Quest Completion Progress: 83%]

Simultaneously, Su Wen drifted the car to a stylish stop, using momentum to safely rescue Jael Onions. By the way, his tires crushed all the surrounding enemies into dust—including the trash who had been shouting arrogantly just moments before, whose skull was now split wide open.

Only now did the final sprint of Racer 25 truly come to an end.

He stopped the car, surveyed his surroundings, and looked calmly at all the armed rebels who had answered his call:
"I said I would keep my word. Now, be proud of the choice you made!"

[System Prompt]
[S-Rank Hidden Quest: Legend of the City of Chaos, Completion Progress 98%]
[World Influence Increased +7000]
[Knight of Justice, Transcendent Trait Advancement Accumulation 35%]
[Prompt: Advancing to Tier 2 requires collecting Transcendent Knowledge: Inquisition Laws]
[Requires Transcendent Essence: Storm Hawk Feather, ￥%... (Unknown, further investigation required)]