Rust - Chapter 989



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Rust [RUST] – Episode 989

The mood changed when the news broke that the psychic response equipment had stopped working.

“If you said you were going, why are you still crouching? When you go out, eat lots of your favorite chicken.”

David White’s antics angered the former president’s security chief and secret service agents, but the target of his sarcasm was indifferent.

“Okay. Then do your best.”

“······.”

As the former president and his party stepped forward without any response, David White’s eyebrows furrowed. It was strange how they gave up so readily.

“What are you thinking?”

“Are you really scared?”

A small chuckle rang out at someone’s words.

“Let’s make sure they really get out. We’ll do as planned.”

The goal is Leon Bonnard. Deal with that son of a bitch. Once Leon Bonnard is taken care of, you should be able to talk to Dan Brown.

Although Leon Bonnard claimed that only military power was in his hands, as is the case with all dictatorships, those who possessed military power eventually coveted political power as well.

If the Emperor in an empire with a free gun policy were to break his promise to separate powers and use his military power to become a dictator, the citizens of the empire would mount armed resistance. But that would only be possible on the mainland.

This was because the maritime city had strict gun restrictions in place to eliminate gun accidents. Although it was not a gun ban, there were strong firepower restrictions.

When looking at it objectively, there was no way to stop the emperor from changing his mind. So if we could just get rid of the emperor, we could negotiate with Dan Brown, who was serious about democracy and separation of powers.

“Isn’t Dan Brown hostile to the new humans?”

“We just need to deal with Leon Bonnard and get to the election.”

If it doesn’t work, you can just use the mental wave. If it doesn’t work, you can just say that the former president’s group committed terrorism.

From the moment the psychic response device stopped, the maritime city was put on high alert. Traffic was restricted and announcements were made to stay home.

“The response was faster than expected.”

“The maritime city defense force is on the move.”

How can you react so quickly when you’ve only been Prime Minister for so long? It would have been better if the Emperor had declared a state of emergency and mobilized the military.

If that were the case, it would have been evidence that the emperor was willing to send troops to control the maritime cities at any time. It was a shame.

“Going according to plan. Don’t push yourself too hard and just buy time until you catch the Emperor.”

“ancient.”

The groups, divided into the Emperor’s Handling Team, the Prime Minister and Negotiation Team, the Press and Broadcasting Team, and the Sea City Defense Forces Delay Team, each split up toward their own objectives.

‧

Those following the former president arrived at a dock where the entry system was malfunctioning. The automated system was malfunctioning, and the perimeter was cordoned off by entry officers and airport security.

“Security is tight.”

“It will be difficult to leave without leaving a trace.”

“There’s nothing we can do. Let’s just go through it.”

“yes.”

As the security team headed for the entrance, they were stopped by guards and staff.

“What’s going on?”

“Access is currently restricted due to a system error.”

“Ah- It’s nothing else.”

Pot-

The CCTV was shattered by a 50 cent coin, and the emergency warning lights went off simultaneously.

“what?”

“there-”

Before the guards could even say, “Stop right there.” The guards had already started attacking. The guards and staff, who could not keep up with the guards’ movements due to the cannibals’ unique athletic ability, were instantly subdued.

The automatic turret, which had been waiting to block enemies invading from outside, turned its muzzle to the rear, but it was already a beat too late.

Kwajik-

The bodyguard nodded as he disassembled the control panel and immediately attached the hacking equipment.

“System bypass successful.”

“We have taken control of the airship control system.”

A dirigible carrying the former president and his followers rose into the sky.

‧

The Prime Minister’s Office was on emergency alert.

[The mental wave countermeasure equipment has stopped working.]

[An error occurred in the access system.]

[Central Control Room not connected.]

[Violence breaks out in the central control room.]

[Defense Forces deployed.]

[There is a group blocking the movement of the defense forces.]

[They are agitating that the Emperor is breaking his promise and intends to establish a military dictatorship.]

[There is a broadcast claiming that the movement of the defense forces is to dissolve the National Assembly.]

The following report left Dan Brown with a confused mind.

[The immigration office was attacked.]

[Capture the airship.]

[Hacking the interception system.]

[This is an internal action.]

Given the simultaneous events, it wasn’t a simple terrorist attack. Was it the former president’s group? Or the opposition party centered around David White?

Leon Bonnard ascended to the throne as emperor, and the two forces disappeared. It was difficult to find them, as the internal construction of the sea city was not yet finished.

‘What is their purpose?’

The former president and the military who tried to keep Leon Bonnard in check also crossed the line, as did David White who tried to bring down the president using Leon Bonnard and the psychic generator.

Both forces crossed the line, and the result was an emperor. In Dan Brown’s view, it was self-inflicted. But the fact that they caused such a fuss means that they had a purpose.

‘Are you trying to assassinate the Emperor?’

How could it be possible to kill the Emperor? The parliament was controlled by citizen representatives who supported the Emperor, and the new military government was controlled by officers who supported the Emperor.

If Leon Bonnard is killed right now, the parliament and the military junta will run wild. They must know that. That means there is a way to control the parliament and the military junta.

What is that?

‘No way. Are those idiots turning into vampires?’

Psychic powers. The power and charm that comes with becoming a high-level cannibal and vampire. If David White was connected to them enough to obtain a psychic generator, it would have been hard for the former president, who lost everything and ran away, to resist the temptation to become a cannibal.

“His Majesty the Emperor is in danger. Cannibals are after him. Tell the guards to open fire at all costs. And tell the defense forces to push back those blocking their movement. They are cannibals.”

[The press is reporting from the scene.]

“Change to an emergency broadcast and disperse the assembly. If they don’t disperse even after using the psychic response equipment, you may use force.”

[Is this an order to disperse using force?]

“Yes. You are possessed by a cannibal. I will say it again. If you do not follow the order to disperse, we will use force. Do you understand?”

[Yes, I understand.]

“I will take responsibility. I will suppress it unconditionally.”

The emperor had to be prevented from being assassinated by any means necessary.

The parliament and the new military government will run wild the moment the emperor is assassinated.

A citizen army fighting to stop the tyranny of the National Assembly and the new military junta.

Even those who say that we must acknowledge the new human race that uses psychic powers and dominance to prevent civil war.

Either way, the empire was shaken.

‧

There was a brawl in the central control room.

“Put the gun down. You’re crazy!”

“Get out of the way. Get out of the way!”

As he aimed his gun at the kitten, the employee blocking him tackled him. Unable to bring himself to shoot his colleague, he grabbed the man and started a physical fight with him.

Similar situations occurred here and there, a chaos of people trying to kill kittens and those trying to stop them.

“Did you see that? It’s a mutant monster. It’s not just any baby.”

“What would the kid know? It was our fault for letting him go.”

“Out of all those buttons, you touched the security device! They knew you were pressing it!”

“Calm down. Calm down. That doesn’t mean you’re going to shoot. You’re going to break the dashboard.”

“Get out of the way. Are you out of your mind?”

“Put the gun down. Put the gun down first and then I can speak.”

bang!

There was an occasional gunshot, but that was it. The kittens watched the humans bickering and then went outside when the door opened.

Wheeing-

And what greeted the kitten was an automatic turret. The automatic defense system did not distinguish between humans and cats.

[stop.]

Meow? (What is it?)

Beauty? (Machine?)

[warning.]

[stop.]

The door that had been open was already closed. There was a warning to stay put, but the kittens had little patience.

Miya?

And the machine didn’t know cuteness.

Knock knock knock!

‧

The guards protecting the Emperor’s residence were being pushed back by David White’s men.

[Wake up!]

[The defense force is coming.]

[You just have to hold out for 20 minutes. It’s 20 minutes.]

But as those who could not withstand the psychological pressure began to come out one by one, the defensive line began to fall back.

[Put down the barrier.]

[Retreat.]

A heavy barrier blocks the hallway, giving us a moment to regroup.

[How much fuel is left?]

[If you redistribute the magazines, you get about 3 per person.]

[It’s woefully inadequate.]

[Ammo is also in short supply, but batteries are a bigger problem.]

The exosuit’s battery drained badly. It only lasted for 5 minutes, but 70% of the battery was drained. A single battery can operate for over 60 minutes, but 70% was drained in just 5 minutes, which meant that the exosuit’s psychic response device was eating up power. And that wasn’t a good thing.

[It’s clear that there are high-ranking officials among them.]

[If you have a high-level one, portable blocking equipment won’t last long.]

The central control room was supposed to restore the psychic response system, but there was no news.

[It’s 20 minutes. Now 19 minutes. If we just hold on for 19 minutes, the defense forces will arrive.]

The guards, short on ammunition and batteries, fought desperately, but David White and his men were equally desperate.

Above all, the Royal Guard’s firepower was too weak to stop David White and his gang, who had become cannibals and vampires.

The entire guard was annihilated, with the last of the guard captains shouting that they only had to hold out for 10 minutes. Now, the only thing left until the Emperor was there was the automatic defense system.

[Hacking was successful.]

[Security system deactivation complete.]

[Escape route blocked.]

Wheeing-

The sound of the automatic turrets stopping with their power cut off, the sound of the barriers blocking the corridors opening, and the sound of the doors to the Emperor’s throne room automatically opening echoed through the hallways where the gunfire had stopped.

[System reboot has begun.]

[The central control room and emergency control room blocked the hack.]

An urgent radio transmission arrived, but David White’s expression did not change.

Now that the door is open.

Now that the escape route has been blocked.

It was checkmate.

As David White entered the audience room, he saw Leon Bonnard sitting on a throne at the top of the stairs.

“Yeah. I guess you like that place.”

“······.”

I wish I had begged and pleaded for my life.

“My eyes have become brighter in the meantime.”

“······.”

Leon Bonnard looking down at David White.

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Your tongue is long when you hit the back of my head.”

“······.”

Well, it looks like it’s going to be tough, but it’ll be hard to move your tongue.

Are you saying you won’t die in vain?

Even so, death was the end.

As David White nodded, the gun aimed at Leon Bonnard erupted in flames.

bang-

Pak-

Leon Bonnard’s bullet grazed his head and lodged next to him.

“You didn’t shoot properly?”

“no.”

bang-

Pak-

Another bullet aimed at the head missed. Leon Bonnard’s blue eyes looked down at the shooter, and he began to pull the trigger repeatedly.

Bang- ta- tang- tang-

Pak- pak- pak-

Bullets whizz around Leon Bonnard as he sits there.

A trajectory that seems to bend towards something.

“···?”

“Have you awakened your abilities?”

David White recalled hearing gunshots at the memorial service.

His abilities would have already awakened by then.

You were hiding it so well.

“Yeah. That’s right.”

“······.”

“That much is enough.”

David White and his men, drawing their black, gleaming daggers, rushed toward Leon Bonnard, who was sitting on the throne.

“asleep!”

Rattling-

The moment they rushed in, the floor in front of the throne completely caved in.

Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhh!

Puhwaaaaaaa-

The sound of cement pouring down followed, as if burying the screams.

“What the—!”

“FUC—-K—”

A gurgling sound.

curse.

anger.

The screams slowly died down.

Rattling-

The floor that had been hollowed out returned to its original state.