Chapter 53
Ring . . . !
The shrill of the fire alarm rang through the hallways as the fire spread . Thick, black smoke filled up the entire research department as the research staff headed for safety .
The sprinklers quickly put a stop to the spreading fire, but many documents were ruined, and sparks were flying out of some computers and machines . The walls and ceiling were filled with black burn marks .
"What could have caused the fire?" wondered the heartbroken research director aloud as he looked at the ruins .
Security soon arrived to begin inspection .
"The fire started from the workshop!"
Luo Xuan - his entire body soaking wet, and his entire face black - was supported out by the guards . All his hair had been burnt off, including his eyebrows, and he looked just like a soy egg - or rather, a century egg .
Being able to react quickly, in addition to having a fire extinguisher nearby, saved him from further disfigurement .
He had not expected the incendiary agent to be gaseous . It combusted the very second it came into contact with the atmosphere .
Luo Xuan had clearly overestimated himself .
"I've lost . . . " he grudgingly admitted .
"What have you done‽" yelled the research director .
One of the security guards opened his hand to reveal a few bullet cases . Although they were blackened, they were clearly crimson before .
"This is the bullet case of the High-explosive Gunpowder . Your man was trying to analyze it . "
The research director was instantly livid . Speechless, he could only point a finger at Luo Xuan in his rage .
'Are my orders something to be taken lightly of‽
'When the higher-ups investigate, this will all fall onto me again!
'You bastards!'
Gu Hui also arrived at the scene . His face darkened upon seeing the wreckage .
"Explain yourself . "
The research director yanked Luo Xuan before him and said through gritted teeth, "He did this all by himself!"
Gu Hui looked at Luo Xuan plainly .
"Do you have anything to say for yourself?"
Luo Xuan lowered his head . He had thought that he would succeed and earn merit, but instead, he had now ended up disobeying orders on top of causing damages to the headquarters . This was probably the end of his career .
"You will go back to logistics," stated Gu Hui coldly before turning around to leave .
Luo Xuan shuddered . Before, he had left the logistics department on bad terms . A return did not bode well for him .
True enough, when he arrived at the logistics department, his past colleagues all ignored him when they saw him . Even the logistics director, who had had high hopes for him in the past, was unwilling to see him . He only sent a secretary to inform Luo Xuan of his new position in a small team .
If only he had not been so narrow-minded and full of himself, he would not have lost his path and ended up like this .
Although he deeply regretted his actions now, it was too late .
"I was immature . . . " lamented a bitter Luo Xuan .
. . .
Han Xiao was shocked to hear of what Luo Xuan had done from Feng Jun - not even he, the creator himself, would dare to mess around and open up a completed incendiary bullet .
'That guy's got some balls . '
However, the matter was inconsequential to him . All along, Luo Xuan had just been a name in the back of his mind .
Soon after, Zhang Wei's armored suit was delivered to his workroom . Upon observation, it was a truly crude prototype .
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Combatant Armored Suit (Prototype)
Type: Modular Mini-Power Suit
Grade: White
Stats: 682/1400 Durability, 35 Defense
Power Level: 86
Energy Level: 250/250
Prerequisite(s): 42 STR, 48 END
Bonus Stats: -10 DEX
Height: 1 . 95m
Weight: 370kg
Control Method: Manual (Full)
Energy Source: Electricity
Combat Consumption Rate: 5 energy/min
Core Power: 125/130
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Frame Module:
Spring-piston Absorber (reduces load by 65%)
Power: 20
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Right Arm Module: Large Caliber Tri-barreled Machine Gun
Damage: 105-125
Firing Rate: 5 shots/second (per barrel)
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