Cyberpunk: 2075.

Chapter 329 91. The Battle Ends
In the promotional introduction of the Nekomata sniper rifle, its power is described as follows: "The tungsten bullets it fires can penetrate the thickest armor and walls, and shatter titanium bones. No one can rest easy in the face of the destructive power of the Nekomata."

And this is indeed the case. As a rare firearm whose publicity and introduction match the actual situation, the tungsten nail bullets of the Nekomata sniper rifle, under the acceleration of electromagnetic tension, once the energy is stored, can easily break through the defense even when facing an opponent like the Adam's Hammer, who is difficult to be harmed by conventional individual weapons.

The powerful tungsten nail bullet penetrated the skull made of a special alloy and hit Adam's brain like a cone.

"Is he dead?"

Oliver thought so as he witnessed the bullet piercing Adam's brain.

Even a monster like Adam Hammer wouldn't be able to survive if a tungsten bullet hit his brain, right?

The few remaining human parts in Adam Hammer's mechanical body are his brains, which is what distinguishes him from robots that are vulnerable to hacker AI attacks. His brain is not only the source of his power, but also his only weakness. If this weakness is attacked, even a monster like Adam Hammer will not be spared.

Of course Adam would die if hit by the hammer, but the prerequisite for all this is that it must hit the brain.

The tungsten bullet shot into Adam Hammer's brain, and while penetrating it, it also cut off the metal part of his smooth titanium alloy head where the parietal bone was originally located. After the metal skull on top of his head was lifted up, what was exposed underneath was not blood or brain matter, but the reflective luster of the metal.

"There's another layer inside the skull?!"

Oliver's pupils widened when he saw the metal that was smaller than Adam's head but still firmly protected his brain.

Since the battle footage of Adam Hammer is rarely circulated, few people outside know what kind of prosthesis he is equipped with, except for the members of the Arasaka Research Department. Adam Hammer obviously knows that his brain is the biggest weakness of his whole body, so it is not surprising that he makes a secondary protection for it. But what Oliver could not have expected was precisely this not-so-surprising thing.

Oliver had never expected that Adam Heavy Hammer would spare no effort in self-transformation. The single-layer transformation obviously did not satisfy him, and he even went so far as to carry out multiple layers of transformation to enhance protection. This madman was really crazy. Performing such a dangerous operation on the brain once was already a huge risk, and he actually did it twice!
Compared to Oliver's surprise, Carl, who witnessed Adam Sledgehammer's skull being opened with his own eyes, was not very surprised.

Because this is Adam Hammer's personality.

Could modifying the second layer protect the brain?

can.

Can transforming the second floor save your life at the critical moment?

can.

So why not revamp.

It's just a little crazy risk, what does it matter to Adam Hammer!
Legends naturally have their own reasons for being legendary, and Carl never underestimates an opponent he has lost to once. In this regard, Carl may believe in Adam's heavy hammer's modification of himself more than anyone else present.

Carl stared at the sunken second layer of protection, which lay close to the brain of Adam's hammer, covering it.

If I take action at this moment, relying on the single-molecule wire, I should be able to break open this already sunken brain.

Carl had this feeling, but listening to Oliver's disbelieving shouts in the communication and T-BUG's frustrated sigh because the invasion was terminated by the protection system ICE, Carl took a step back.

Then he issued his orders as captain.

"retreat."

"retreat?"

Because the electromagnetic pulse stopped Adam's Hammer's automatic gun fire, Jack and V, who were approaching, heard Carl's instructions in the communication. Although it was a little unbelievable, they did not hesitate.

There are plenty of opportunities to ask, and the reasons why can be explained later, but in battle, they will follow Carl's orders.

Because that's what Carl said.

"We're going to the hovercraft."

V put away the thermal samurai sword and ran towards where Oliver and David were with Jack. Where Oliver was, their hovercraft was parked.

Carl glanced at Adam Hammer and was about to withdraw, but Adam Hammer's head was pointed precisely at him, and his mouth, which was not damaged at all, uttered the same tone:

"Why didn't you do it? Was it because you were a coward or because you were worried about my counterattack?"

"Maybe a little bit of both, Mr. Adam Hammer."

Carl didn't deny it.

Just now, Adam's Hammer had obviously ended the state of being affected by the electromagnetic pulse and was able to restart Swanston. Although he had lost his vision, it was not impossible for him to rely on sensors and other things to launch a counterattack that could result in mutual destruction when Carl launched a fatal blow at him.

Carl was very honest. He would not deny his fear and worry in a fight, even if he was facing Adam Hammer who despised this. But Adam Hammer was not satisfied with Carl's answer. His body was still facing Carl's direction:

"But if you continue to work with your somewhat capable team, you can kill me."

Adam Heavy Hammer, who seemed to look down on everyone, actually acknowledged the ability of his team in his words. This was beyond Carl's expectations. However, Carl had a different judgment on the killing mentioned in Adam Heavy Hammer's words:
"Can we join everyone and enjoy the honor of killing Adam's Hammer? It sounds great."

but
"But Mr. Adam Heavy Hammer, you are also ready to take my companions with you before you die."

Carl has seen through Adam Heavy Hammer's psychology.

Even though he had lost his vision and the first layer of protective shell on his brain had been stripped away, the weapons on Adam Heavy Hammer's body were still intact and his armor was indestructible. Compared to the beginning of the battle, his condition had hardly changed at all.

When Oliver's Nekomata sniper rifle is unable to lock onto the target, Carl's team must choose to accurately deliver the weapon into Adam Hammer's skull at close range. However, facing Adam Hammer whose combat power is intact, according to his character, even on the verge of death, he will definitely drag a few enemies into the abyss with him. This is acceptable to Adam Hammer, but not to Carl.

If he goes alone, there is a 99% chance that he will be dragged down and killed together with Adam's Hammer. If he goes with his companions, a few of them may be taken away. In this case, it is obviously not a reasonable strategy to continue the fight. At this time, why not run away while Adam's Hammer's prosthetic eye is lost? What are you waiting for?

Of course Carl is afraid. He is not afraid of death, but he is afraid of inexplicable death. Does he and Adam Heavy Hammer have any deep hatred? Obviously not. If you really want to count, Carl still owes Adam Heavy Hammer a life-saving favor. If that is the case, why should he continue to fight and risk his own death or the death of his companions?

Carl moved his feet slightly, but Adam's heavy hammer had already been raised and pointed at Carl: "Do you want to run?"

Adam Heavy Hammer was a little dazed when he said this.

The last time he challenged someone to a fight seemed to be nearly fifty years ago. At that time, the person he faced was also a man who had lost an arm and had a prosthetic arm installed.

"Of course I have to run. I'm just a mercenary, not a death warrior. I have to run when it's time to run."

Carl waved his hand at Adam Hammer and said, "If you don't mind, please wait for me for a while, Mr. Adam Hammer. I feel that it may not take long for me to catch up with you and face you alone."

"Arrogant boy!"

"Of course I am arrogant."

Carl chuckled, "Don't worry, Mr. Adam Heavy Hammer. I haven't repaid you my kindness yet. I promised you that I would break your mechanical body and spare your life. At that time, I wanted to fight you in a one-on-one duel. As expected, if I want to step on your head, I have to get rid of you myself."

After Karl finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot.

Adam's hammer sensed his movement, and after moving his hand a little, it stopped where it was.

It’s not that Adam’s hammer couldn’t catch up with Carl’s movements, it’s just that he stopped halfway for some unknown reason.

Should it be said that it was a rare expectation, or that he did not intend to die together with Carl and the others? The idea of ​​a truce rarely popped up in Adam Heavy Hammer's mind.

"One on one?"

Adam hit the hammer hard and thought of his old enemy again.

"Do you think you are Morgan's Black Hand, boy!"

Cursing angrily, Adam swung his hammer, but did not take the first step to catch up with Carl.

Adam Heavy Hammer had countless reasons to keep moving forward: he would not let any opponent go, this kid's provocation aroused his anger, and he still had enough fighting power. However, there was only one reason for him to stop, and that was -

After all, Carl is not Morgan Blackhand, the opponent who can make him give his all and fight to the death.

In other words, compared to Morgan's black hands in the conversation, Carl might be more like
Adam Hammer thought of the knife.

Haruko and this kid?
How much like Michiko and.
　ps. A topic that suddenly came to my mind. I think you all know it. According to the setting, Lai Xuan is a handsome guy.

　　His charm is 9, and the board game's description of charm is: This attribute determines how good-looking you are. (There is no personal charm or anything like that, the introduction directly says that this is physical charm)
　　By the way, Hanako and Ultra’s charms are both 10, and Johnny’s is 9.

　　The appearance of everyone in the Arashi family is pretty good, except for the old immortal Saburo who is only level 2, and the others are level 8.

　　An additional comment is that in terms of combat power, Michiko may be the most capable one in the Arashi family. She was directly described by the author of Cyberpunk as a combination of the battle angel Alita and the genius girl.

　　According to the setting, Adam Heavy Hammer was very careful with Michiko when they were dating, only partly because he respected her status, so what was the bigger reason? It must be that he was beaten to his knees while wearing an ordinary prosthetic body. (Adam Heavy Hammer has another ordinary prosthetic body for dating besides the mechanical one)
　　The reason why Adam Chongchui didn't dare to date Michiko again was not because of Kenichi Saburo's warning, but because he was scared by Michiko during their relationship (not really).
　　Now I understand why there are so many unofficial histories. It really is possible to try all nine clans. ()
　　Including PS, this chapter has more than 3,000 words. I am really awesome.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)