20demayo Chapter 452 Prototype Part 1
Chapter 452 Prototype Part 1
"Why are you here?" she asked while crossing her arms.
Skepticism flickered across her face as her hazel eyes narrowed.
The light caught the angles of her cheekbones, intensifying her gaze, while her platinum blonde hair was tied into a neat knob, emphasizing the sharpness of her facial features.
"Just doing a routine check. Protocol." he responded in casual manner.
"Routine check? You're not supposed to be here, This is a no-go zone for soldiers. Did you not know that?"
Her fingers tapped impatiently against her arm waiting for a response.
Reign looked around, feeling a bit lost.
The place was huge, and if he was being honest, knowing which spots were okay and which were off-limits was tricky, even for someone who worked there.
He realized his cover might be slipping, but he wasn't too concerned. He could easily deal with her, but causing a scene might alert more people, so he quickly changed tactics.
"Oh, sorry,"
He forced chuckle, scratching his head awkwardly.
"I must've gotten confused. This place is big, you know how it is. "
The engineer sighed. "Yeah, it's massive. But you really shouldn't be wandering around here. Head back to your post, alright?"
"Yes, ma'am."
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He walked back the way he came, and retraced his steps.
"Wait, on second thought, I need help with something. Come with me," she called out.
Reign paused, turning back slowly, and mentally sighing. This wasn't part of his plan.
But he had to play along, though. Drawing too much attention now would ruin everything.
"What do you need help with?" he asked, trying to sound like a typical, clueless guard.
The engineer waved him over. "One of the hangar battery is acting up, and I need someone to hold it steady while I recalibrate the system. You up for that?"
"I've got it. Lead the way."
"Lead the way ? Get a transport cart; it's a long way from here," she ordered.
"Sounds good to me," he replied.
"I like your spirit, soldier. Just remember, when I say 'brace yourself,' I mean it!"
She shot him a grin, oblivious to who she was really talking to.
'Oh, you're the one that should brace yourself self,'
Once she was finished with her job, she wiped her hands again .
"Alright, let's head over to the testing bay after we get the weapon. I'll show you what that baby can do."
She led him down a long corridor toward another section.
As they walked, they passed by several other engineers, all busy with their own projects.
None of them paid much attention to Reign, assuming he was just another soldier lending a hand.
It wasn't uncommon around here for the soldiers to be pulled into odd tasks when there wasn't any fighting going on.
As they passed through various sections, Reign noticed the high-tech equipment scattered around—massive engines, weapons under construction, and complex machines.
'They really poured everything into this ship,' he thought. 'Too bad they're not going to get the chance to use it for long. '
A few engineers waved casually as they passed by, one even calling out, "Hey! Another one of your guinea pigs, Mara?"
"Yup!" she called back, laughing. "Let's hope this one has a sturdier backbone!"
He just gave a slight nod, playing along.
Finally, they arrived at a large room filled with all sorts of heavy-duty equipment.
Mara gestured to a table where a sleek, handheld cannon sat.
It was bulky but compact for something supposedly based on the Behemoth's main gun.
"There she is!" she said proudly, tapping the cannon's side.
"A prototype of the ship's main cannon, just scaled down for personal use. You'll be the first one to test it outside of simulations."
Reign stepped closer, looking over the weapon.
It was impressive, but nothing that could really hurt him.
Still, he couldn't help but admire the craftsmanship.
'This thing would vaporize any normal person... but then again, I'm not exactly normal.'