As Ryan drove on the highway, a wave of nostalgia welled up in his heart.

It's been over a month since he first came to New Rome, and he misses driving into the wasteland like Mad Max. The world seemed to open its doors to him, and all paths led to different explorations. The courier can never predict when he'll encounter a random encounter, whether it's a group of road fighters engaging in a car chase with him or a mysterious hitchhiker who wants to bleed. As much as Ryan enjoys civilization, he is a road animal through and through.

The meeting point for the carnival is located near the ruins of Pompeii, south of New Rome. In the aftermath of Fortuna, Ryan and Felix slipped away easily. No one blames her brother for wanting to go out and get some fresh air after a public argument.

But Ryan was a little embarrassed about the wardrobe lying. He could see that she hadn't been deceived by their excuses, and he knew something must have happened.

"There's one thing that has been bothering me," said the atomic cat sitting next to Ryan. The Plymouth Fury travels along the coast of Naples, with the sea on one side and the cliffs on the other. "Psychiatry has infiltrated Power Inc., right?" If so, they might have access to my d

aTracker. They can follow us. ”

"They might." In the past cycle, they did. "But now they can't."

"Why?"

"Well, I'm not a genius," Ryan quoted Jasmin, "but I'm still a genius." ”

Time travelers want to know how trackers work; How can you trace the genome by recording DNA? However, in his hand with Ja i

After discussing in the previous cycle, the answer becomes obvious. Dy

AMIS does not track the genome through genes, but through the passive release of Flux radiation.

So Ryan modified his car and used the method pioneered by Jessamine to control the radiation of Flux inside the car. Of course, this is a poor man's replacement for the power armor of his predecessor. Staying in the car won't allow Ryan to open the door to the purple world, but it will keep Dinams' radar out of sight of the passengers.

At least hopefully. Ryan still looks in the rearview mirror from time to time.

Felix didn't ask any more questions, he looked out the window, his eyes fixed on the Mediterranean. Ryan could see that his friends appreciated the silence. His sister's visit made him feel bad.

Speaking of Fortuna, she started messaging messengers again. To Ryan's surprise, only half of them called him Stupid Donkey and other names; The other half is about Felix's happiness.

Ah, she cares!

Ryan's non-stop phone ringing begins to haunt the atomic cat. "My sister again?"

"She's very persistent," Ryan said. "I know I'm smart, funny, and handsome, but my popularity sometimes surprises me."

"Fortuna's power makes almost everything that works in her favor go smoothly." Felix replied with a sigh. "She never spends money on things, she never knows where to get gifts, and she always meets men who adore her desperately. After a while, it turns into a self-reinforcing narcissistic cycle...... I think you broke it. ”

Wait, that's it! The men threw themselves into Fortuna's arms, so she took them for granted and squeezed the few who were immune to her charm! If Ryan acts like a perfect gentleman to soothe her narcissistic ego, she will lose interest and leave him! All he has to do is treat the lucky girl to dinner and overwhelm her with love until she finds another distraction. Kill her with kindness.

"Ryan," Felix said, clearly reading Ryan's mind as the courier typed a reply on his phone. "Can you do me a favor?"

"If it's a joke about cats, you're asking too much."

Atomic Cat looked at Ryan, and their eyes met. "Don't fuck my sister."

Ryan immersed himself in his friend's blue iris as he prepared a proper answer. "Which one?"

"I'm serious, Quickie."

"Don't worry," Ryan replied by putting his hand on the kitten's shoulder. "If I had to fuck the whole family, I'd start with you"

Felix took a few steps back in surprise, and the courier thought it amused. "Shut up and drive," the actor said, looking at the road.

Without being ambushed by Meta, they drove for less than an hour and finally reached their destination. An observation deck on the rocks that offers an unparalleled view of Pompeii. Even the end of the world will not destroy these ruins like Vesuvius, and although they briefly became a hiding place for bands of marauders, they were not affected by the war.

The living sun, Leo, had appeared, hovering over the edge of the lookout in his shining form. It's a show-off. Although Ryan's eyes can't help but stare at this perfect hot body, and that light, burning ass. Courier slept with men, women, robots, monster girls...... But there was never a sun.

However.

A mischievous woman, with freckles and long auburn hair, waits next to an American bicycle, and Ryan recognizes her as Ace, the main teleporter of Fiesta. "Damn, it's really them." As Ryan stopped Plymouth's Fury, Atom Cat gasped in admiration. "I'm a big fan of yours."

"Thank you, Felix." Unlike his favorite kitten, Ryan didn't flinch when the Shroud appeared in the back seat. "Honestly, we want to talk to you."

"How long have you been here?" Felix asked in horror.

"It's too long," Mr. Perspective replied as he opened the car door. "You're driving like a madman, help."

"Thank you for the compliment, but there are only three of you?" Ryan asked as everyone got out of the car to join the rest of the carnival. "You're not joking when you say turnover."

"There are six of us, and the others are already working in the city," Sh

Oud replied, sighing at the courier's indifferent silence. "I warned you, we need more time to rally allies. The Mushroom Band, the Radiohead Band and the Cossack Band are now in France and will arrive in a few days. ”

"I wish I could open a portal that far." Ace heard them say, and then smirked confidently at the newcomer. "But don't worry, we're still good. What we lack in quantity can make up for in quality. ”

Ryan said thoughtfully, "It's easy to say, you have a damn sun by your side." While Mehta far outnumbered them, they had much more individual firepower.

The incarnation of the sun looked at Quicksave with a playful mix, and a little respect. "Hello, Ryan," he said in his sexy, sexy heroic voice. "I want to thank you for the help you've given us so far."

It felt strange to see this person again. From his point of view, it's only been four years, but for Ryan, the blood flow has been gone for centuries. Yet this event is forever etched in the mind of the Messenger.

Rya

Can't say enough about how he felt about the whole carnival. On the one hand, they separated him from Ryan in countless circles, but on the other hand, they saved him from the bloodstream, and he owed them his life. In the end, he tends to appreciate. Now that he's reconnected with Ryan, let the past pass.

However, over the course of his cycle, he also grows to like some of the members of Augustus, and Carnival plans to somehow destroy their organization. Livia said about her mother's death also made Rya

It's bothered, and he wants to investigate.

The Messenger came to New Rome to reunite with Ryan, but now ...... He felt like he couldn't leave the city, even after the Powers Gang was destroyed. A war is brewing, and too many lives are at risk.

"You've always been a carnival plant?" Felix interrupted his teammate's thought process and asked.

"I'm more of an unknown," the courier replied. "A man's ball of destruction."

The Shroud giggled. "At least you're aiming in the right direction. To be honest, at first I thought you were coming to New Rome to fight us. ”

"I haven't apologized for the blood thing," Leo said, sounding really sorry. "I didn't see you, when I fired the explosion—"

"The other option is even worse," Ryan interrupted the humanoid sun. After all, he had experienced it before. "The blood flow is sick and must go for the benefit of others. At last. ”

"I see......" Leonard sounded surprised by the courier's answer, but didn't go any further into the topic. Messengers have spent centuries dealing with these events emotionally.

Felix glanced at Ryan sympathetically. Instead of saying some vague nonsense, he patted his teammate on the back without saying a word, for which the messenger was grateful. While the paparazzi might take this scene for something else, if they see it...... "As for you, Atom Cat, I congratulate you on your choice," Leonard said, nodding at the little hero. "You must have a hard time leaving your family to support the right things. It takes a lot of courage. ”

"You said you wanted to see me for a while." Kitten Atom said a little embarrassed. This scene reminded Ryan of an amateur boxer who met Muhammad Ali by chance. "Don't tell me you're trying to poach me too?"

"Almost, yes."

"I wouldn't use the word "digging the wall", but we're always looking for new people and I think you have a lot of potential." The "living sun" paused, as if considering what he was going to say next. "And ...... And about your sister Naginia. ”

"My sister?" Felix immediately tensed. "How is she?"

Sunshine didn't answer, but looked back at a new car approaching the lookout. A black Maserati stopped near the rally, and two familiar faces stepped out of the car.

"Save, Atom Cat." Blackthorne dusted off his clothes and walked over to them, Wynne acting as his bodyguard. "Now things are making more sense."

Felix glared at the carnival and didn't seem very happy. "You called them?"

"We don't." The Shroud replied with his hands crossed. "They did. Blacktho

Contacted us a few days ago. ”

"There was a time when our two organizations considered joining forces against Augustus," said Enrique, in a very monotonous tone. "Until Don Hector gave up the offer, he always did."

"Are we all here?" Sunshine Boy asked.

"Almost," Enrique replied, lifting his sleeve to look at a Rolex watch underneath. "But I want you to understand that your presence is a threat to all of us, Hargraves. If Augustus knew you were in the city, he would have climbed down from the mountain and scratched you like a dog. ”

"He'll try," replied Living Sun. "I made my decision a long time ago. I will not die until Augustus's empire falls, until he is tried for his crimes. ”

"I'm more worried that he's going to band together against us." Blackthorne replied coldly, then raised his eyes. Ryan heard a loud bang coming from the shore. "But at this point, I guess it's inevitable."

A heavily armed helicopter, which Ryan recognized as a Boeing CH-47 Chinook, flew towards the group, ready to land. Dy

AMIS's logo is painted on the main entrance, which opens before the plane lands.

A tall figure emerged from the metal shell, almost two and a half meters tall. This genome is more like a machine than a human. A chunky piece of black power armor protected most of his body, with only the head covered by a glass dome. The word skull is more appropriate, though. The flesh of the "genome" seems to emit a crimson glow wrapped in a spacesuit, and the bones are clearly visible like X-rays. The armor appears to have more weapons than Vulcan, including an energy mini-cannon on his right arm, and a rocket launcher on his shoulder.

Ryan recognized the giant's identity at a glance, just by his posture and body language.

A warmonger.

"You called him?" Wywen asked Enrique in horror.

"I don't have a choice," the manager replied. As he tries to keep his composure, Ryan notices the roses in his suit moving, as if in response to the hidden uneasiness of the green genome. "Without his resources, we can't win."

"Who is this guy?" Felix asked, frightened by the giant's terrifying appearance.

"Alphonse Manada, Dy

Vice President of AMIS Corporation. Wynne gritted his teeth, his eyes uneasy. Alias consequences. ”

Radiation, radiation, "Butcher of Malta? Hearing the rumors, Ryan asked.

"He dropped a nuclear bomb on Augustus in an attempt to kill him, but failed," Sh

Oud confirmed before correcting himself. "Or rather, he's a nuclear bomb."

Wyvern nodded in agreement. Hector later used an "overseas mission" as an excuse to exile him to Sicily. I didn't know he was back. ”

The vice president of Dinamis stepped out of the helicopter, the ground shaking slightly under his weight. "Brother, Hargraves," he politely greeted those present in a low, mechanical voice, before noticing Ryan and his cat. "Who are they?"

"Save and Atom Cat," Enrique replied.

“Quicksave ?” Alphonse recognized the nickname, but his reasons were completely wrong. "A nest of blood?"

Ryan gets nervous, but to his surprise, Blackthorn immediately comes to the rescue. "He was the one who provided the recordings. I don't believe him, but so far our goals are the same. ”

"I see." Alphonse Manada scrutinized Ryan, and the courier waved at the Borg in response. The vice president didn't even thank him for the gesture, it was all business. "What about his sister?"

Ryan glared at the Tin Man, and Enrique replied, "I let her go."

"You let her go?" When Blackthorne didn't respond, even under the angry gaze of his elders, Dimenis' vice president shook his skull. "You're always too weak, and it's not good for you, brother. It's time for me to go back to the mainland. ”

"What are you looking for Ryan Sabino?" Ryan asked, dangerously sharp in his tone.

"It's none of your business," Alphonse Manada replied angrily.

"Her technique is impressive, you'll agree," Enrique said hurriedly. "After her bubble prison farce, I considered hiring her for safety reasons. Submarine prisons may be the best way to keep the mentally ill locked up. ”

Ryan could smell the lie as soon as he heard it, but Leo Hargraves coughed and started the discussion. "Gentlemen, please. We have summoned you to discuss how to deal with the various crime syndicates in this city, and we strongly suspect Dy

AMIS may be supporting them. ”

"Doubtful?" Felix snorted.

"Quicksave provided a recording in which Meta's deputy declares that he was hired by our CEO to harass Augustus's military." Enrique calmly explained, Wyve

Arms crossed, calmly angry. "Considering that Psyshock showed a positive impact on Dy

The in-depth knowledge of AMIS's top-secret project, as well as other circumstantial evidence, I believe this intelligence is true. ”

"Yes." "I've scouted the Powers' territory, though I can't get close to their headquarters without drawing the attention of the Earth. They use a modified Dy

AMIS drones, some unpowered drones carry laser weapons. ”

Although Enrique clearly angered him by doing so, he continued to dig graves for his company. "I asked Deville to investigate, and it was reported that some of our technicians were missing. I believe that either our CEO will send them directly to Meta-Ga

g provides ge

The technology created by ius is either Psyshock using this opportunity to enslave them. ”

Alphonse Manada listened silently, and when he finally spoke, his tone was one of pure, unbridled disgust. "Our father betrayed our trust, and the trust of the whole of New Rome. I assure you, we have nothing to do with this mess. ”

"Good." Ace said, then cleared his throat. "Well, it's bad, but hopefully that means we don't have to fight, right?"

"Before turning our attention to the Augustus, we intend to hit the superpowers and destroy them," Leonard announced. Ryan noticed that he wisely avoided mentioning the bunker to the soldiers. Perhaps they wish to destroy the base before the Manada brothers and sisters notice its presence. "Will you interfere?"

"No," Enrique replied.

"Yes," said his brother, and everyone looked at him. "I'm not going to sit idly by and let someone else clean up our father's mess. I will personally erase this stain on our reputation. ”

"Ah, I understand now, brother." "Your suggestion is a coordinated strike?"

"Will millionaires support us?" Leonard asked.

"They and my elite security team," Alphonse added. "We will surround the mentally ill and wipe them all out, even if we have to fight these animals street by street."

"Now he speaks my language." Felix whispered to Ryan. True, the courier was surprised by the decisiveness of the Borgs. Considering his fashion sense and bloodthirsty behavior, he's clearly a secret supervillain, but if things go well, the courier might consider summoning him in a future loop.

"I have some reservations," Sunshine Boy said. "If Meta-Ga

Infiltrate all the way to the highest levels of your organization, so the more people involved, the greater the risk of a breach. ”

"We will inform only our most reliable heroes and officers," Enrique said. In other words, the phrase means "those who are loyal to us, not our CEO".

"It's a wise choice, but you've forgotten a detail," Sh

Oud argued. "A psychoshock person will use hostages, and he can transfer his thoughts from one person to another."

"Can he do it?" Wynne asked, frowning. "I wonder why he committed suicide while fighting Quicksave's team, but it makes more sense."

"Unfortunately, we don't have the means to properly remove his abilities." The Shroud sighed, feeling that it was aimed at him. "He began to turn homeless people into slaves, giving them weapons. A frontal attack can lead to casualties, and a small attack team can decisively decapitate Meta's leadership. ”

Ryan clenched his fists as he felt an ominous feeling déjà-vu. This is the first raid on Rust Town.

"Even if you miraculously defeat Psyshock and Adam, there will be clashes on the streets." Wyve

pointed out with a serious face. "The latter has little control over his men, and without his solidarity, they would likely run amok everywhere."

Enrique cleared his throat and drew everyone's attention. "These two strategies are not necessarily exclusive. The Carnival can focus on fighting the leadership of the superpowers, while our more powerful forces will surround their headquarters and pin down Adam's men. ”

After a moment of silence, Leo Hargraves glanced at his teammates. "What do you think?"

"I can quickly transport teams around town," his teleporter said. "Just like us and Mech

o

The same as the battle. If we work together properly, I think we can be in Meta-Ga

G is ready to hit them hard before fighting back. ”

Although the Shroud remained silent, Ryan felt his gaze fall on his back. The glass manipulator may have weighed in to make Dy directly

Pros and cons of AMIS involvement. On the one hand, this will make it easier to destroy the bunker, but on the other hand, it will also increase the risk of being discovered.

Ultimately, the risk of Big Fat Adam getting orbital weapons is too great to ignore. "When will you be ready?" Sunshine asked the corpse.

"Tomorrow." Alphonse said.

"That's too fast, Al," Enrique protested.

"The longer we wait, the greater the risk of being discovered." The vice president replied with a snort. "Once my father knows I'm back, he'll be more careful."

"We can mobilize quickly, especially since the devil is with us," Wyve

Tell her agent. "When Hector knows who we're targeting, he'll have no choice but to cooperate. I'm sure he'll protest, but in the end, he can't openly support psychosis. The results will speak for themselves. ”

"Brother." Alphonse turned to Enrique, his tone heavy. "Once we've dealt with the superpowers, get them to speak, you know what we have to do. I can forgive my father for his cowardice, but what about betrayal? Never. ”

Blackthorne sighed deeply for the first time since Ryan met him. This reminded him of a sinner sentenced to death, preparing for the day of judgment. "I hope things don't come to this, Al."

"My father had a chance. For the survival of our company, Dy

AMIS needs new management. A sturdier one. Alphonse watched his brother and waited for his promise. Do you support me?"

Blackthorne paused for a moment, then cautiously replied, "Yes."

Wyve

Squint and listen. "Enrique, you mean ......"

"Coup d'état." Blackthorne confirmed. "Once the superpowers are dealt with, we're going to let Don Hector step down, whether he likes it or not"

"It's going to be a civil war," Wyve

warned. "Hector will not be defeated without a fight, our heroes—"

"Either make the right choice or pay for the consequences," Alphonse Manada roared angrily. "Corruption, fame, and greed have poisoned our ranks for far too long; They let both the superpowers and Augustus fool us. It's time to get rid of the decay, Waiwin. We cannot rebuild an effective post-war government on such a basis. ”

Blackthorne glanced at Carnival. "What is your position on this issue?"

"Wait and see," Leonard replied. "After everything Hector has done, he needs to be deposed, and we will act to protect innocent people from crossfire."

"It seems to be a private affair between the two of you, though," Ace said with a laugh. "We have our own things to do."

"Augustus?" Alphonse snorted. "You're wrong, Hargraves. He is our common enemy, once my father is out......"

"If we succeed, brother," Enrique noted.

"Yes, yes," Alphonse Manada snorted, returning to his helicopter. Obviously, he made up his mind a long time ago. "We'll keep in touch. Brother?"

"I'm going to act as a liaison between you." Blackthorne replied.

"Thank you." Without wasting time, Alphonse climbed into his helicopter and flew away. Ryan couldn't explain why, but the man's actions reminded him of Augustus...... He was not at all grateful.

"I like him," said the atomic cat, watching Alphonse's helicopter disappear into the sky. "He can do anything."

Wyve

Clearly disagreeing with him. "Yes, but he doesn't know when to stop. If Alphonse becomes CEO, ......"

"I know," Enrique replied. "But it's done."

"Felix, can I talk to you?" Leonard asked Atomic Cat.

"About my sister?" The male protagonist asks, and Sunshine invites him to leave the group for a private discussion. The living sun probably doesn't want others to eavesdrop. At the same time, Sh

Oud begins to discuss the operation with Ace, repeatedly discussing how they coordinated the siege of Rust Town.

Rya

It was decided to ask Sh

oud about Livia's mother, just for Blacktho

Next, focus on him. "Don't think I've forgotten you, Romano."

"Of course you don't. Without hypocritical modesty, I am unforgettable. ”

"You planned it all," the manager blamed the courier. "I can feel it in my bones. But I still don't understand your ultimate goal. Before you arrived in New Rome, there was no indication in your file that you went out of your way to settle your grudge against the Powers. ”

"Do I need a reason to hate the Superpowers?" After what Hannifat Lecter did in the previous cycle, the time traveler in principle just wanted him to die. Ryan had promised Jessamine that from now on, he would kill Wylly in every reboot, and that he would stay the course.

"I don't believe hatred is your only motive," Enrique said, his tone sharp and cold. "You have ulterior motives, although I don't understand them yet."

"Does it matter, Enrique?" Of all those present, Wyvern seemed to be the least graceful to swallow the pill. "We have more pressing issues."

"That's why I've got things up to now," the manager explained. "But make no mistake, Romano, and you'll explain it once the dust settles."

Wyve

Scratched his head. "Once the dust settles...... Your words speak for themselves, Enrique. ”

"Do you regret it?" Blackthorne asked, his tone softening. "You can still sit on the sidelines."

"Never." The heroine shook her head. "I joined Millionaire to run a business like this, and I've been waiting for your father to retire. If anything, I should be happy that we can finally play as a hero instead of pretending to be one. However......"

"You're afraid to see Alphonse in power."

"I want to protect New Rome, I don't want to see it become a battlefield. Your brother will not give up until he kills all his enemies. ”

"He's not going to be that bad, is he?" Ryan asked, and the awkward silence that followed quickly told him that this was not the case. "Is that okay?"

"No one would say Alphonse doesn't believe in a cause bigger than his own," Wyvin said with a grin. But if his father hadn't exiled him, both Dimenis and Augustus would still be at war. I would also like to see the Augustus Mansion collapse and their pharmaceutical factory on fire, but there will certainly be civilian casualties. I'm struggling. I'm really struggling. ”

"Unfortunately, the more I think about it, the more convinced I am that conflict is inevitable," Enrique said with a hint of regret. "Our respective visions for the future cannot coexist."

Ryan's thoughts turn to Levia, and her desire to reform the organization. "You can wait until Augustus retires. The next heir may be friendlier. ”

"Yes, I thought that once Augustus's daughter took over the company, we would be able to make a deal with her," the manager admitted. "But the situation is too precarious. The mercy of Augustus never retreats quietly; Once he knew that his father had sent the Superpowers Gang to hunt him down, he would know and he would fight back. Let's not talk about his feud with Hargraves. ”

"I just don't get it," Wyve

Put your hand on your waist and say. "Why would Hector take such a big risk to form an alliance with someone like Adam"

"My father believed that if the price was right, he could buy everyone's loyalty," Enrique replied. "It doesn't make a difference to him whether it's money or counterfeit elixirs."

"But why didn't he let us do it, and secretly hired a monster to do it?"

"I think my father believed that he could beat the competition while secretly weakening it. At least until Augustus' tumor kills him, Dimenis can attack his organization without fear of retaliation. ”

Ryan had stopped paying attention to their conversation and suddenly stood still. "Again?"