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Chapter 9 - Chapter - 9

Ten minutes ago,

" What happened here! "

As the captain reached the research room he saw that the Leopard's arm's where heal and he was trying to break the chain while forcing his way out of the cage.

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" Sir the target is going out of control! Even the sleeping injections are not working! "

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" Have you injected the target with the NG1- injection! "

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" No, Sir! "

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" Then do it now! "

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" But Sir, it has not been tested yet! It's still too risky for us to inject the target with it! "

(Grrrrrrrowl)

" If you can't do it! Give it to me I will inject it my self. "

" But Sir! "

" It's an order! "

The captain, resolute in his mission, received the syringe that was inside a secured locker from the scientist. With a steady hand, he administered the injection into the Leopard. The effect of the serum was immediate and overwhelming, it sent the beast into a frenzied state.

(Growllllllllll)

Fueled by an uncontrollable fury, the leopard exerted its immense strength, shattering the chains that had restrained it for so long. Swiftly, it broke free from the confines of its cage, a display of primal force and unshackled rage.

" What is-"

Before the Captain could react, In a swift motion, the Leopard lunged at the captain, seizing him with its powerful claws and forcefully slamming him against the nearby wall, which lead to his death.

" Wha-What happend. "

Before the soldiers and scientists present there could fully comprehend what had happened right before their eyes, the leopard charged at them with terrifying speed, executing a ruthless assault. Its formidable claws tore through flesh and sinew, leading to the brutal extermination of all soldier within reach.

" Soldiers open fire! "

As the soldiers regained their composure they turned their weapons towards the beast and fired at him but their efforts where of no use. The bullets, ricocheted off the leopard's resilient body as if they were mere irritants. After which the leopard seized one soldier in its powerful grip and with an unsettling ease, bit off his head which made the other soldier tremble in fear.

" It's a Devil- "

After killing all the people inside the recharge Lab, only one scientist remained, desperately trying to escape. He attempted to flee, scrambling away in a frantic bid for survival.

" *I can't die hear! I have my family! I have to run!* "

However, the relentless leopard pursued him with a singular focus, its predatoryal instincts guiding its every move. As the scientist raced forward, he collided with the wall in a frantic attempt to evade capture, but it was in vain. The leopard got close to him in an instant while closing the gap effortless but the Leopard was to fast so it slipped on the floor and crashed with the scientist into the wall which made a huge hole while killing the scientist.

Present time,

" What did they do to this guy! "

As Deva was lost in his thoughts, Because of the crashing sound from the collapsed wall within the confines of the armory, All soldiers stationed inside the armory room hastily converged at the location where both Deva and the Leopard where having a Staredown.

" Found the Intruder! "

" What- The target has escaped! Every one fire! "

As the soldiers regrouped, their instinct was to confront the Leopard before them. However, once again it was of no use. The bullets they discharged seemed ineffective, it bounced of the resilient hide of the Leopard without leaving so much as a scratch. After which the Leopard then unleashed its fury in a powerful charge, surging forward with remarkable speed and agility.

" The Bullets are not working against it! "

" Evenone form a defensive formation! the target is moving towards us! "

The Leopard began its Bloodshed, using its razor-sharp claws with deadly precision. The first soldier fell victim to it's brutal assault as the Leopard effortlessly severed his arm, leaving him incapacitated while he was screaming in pain. Without hesitation, the Leopard then turned its attention to the next soldier, while executing a swift motion the Leopard amputated both the legs of the second soldier, rendering him helpless on the ground while the soldier was screaming in agony it was so painfull that the soldiers took a gun out of his waist, pointed it towards his head and pulled the trigger.

(Bang)

But the Leopard did not stopped there, It lunged at the third soldier, clamping its powerful jaws around his head with terrifying efficiency, before swiftly dispatching his head after which he killed the fourth soldier in a similar manner. The horrifying scene that unfolded before their very eyes, which was stained with blood and despair, unfolded in the minds of the surrounding soldiers.

" We cant- can't win against that thing! "

" It's a monster! "

Witnessing such merciless violence sparked a wave of terror among the remaining troops, causing them to lose their composure. As they struggled to contain their fear, which lead many of the soldiers to flee in a desperate attempt to escape the advancing terror. However, the Leopard, In its pursuit, closed in on them with alarming speed after which he continued his merciless slaughter until no soldiers remain.

It happens so fast that Deva had to take some time to process everything that had just happened.

" ...Well Damn! ...He has gone full rage mode. "

" What the! You almost gave me a heart attack! How long have you been here Vikram! "

" ...I came here when he and you where having a Staredown. "

" So you where here from the start. But what's that in your hand, is it a walking stick. "

" ...It's that one thing I'm gonna take home what me. "

" I really want to ask, why you're take a walking stick instead of a Gun, But for now let's get out of here, I have activated a bomb which is going to explode in about seven minutes. "

" ...Then why are you waiting for! Let's get out of here! "

" You go first, I will hold that guy back. If I don't make it back, tell my mom that I made a heroic sacrifice. "

" ...Heroic Sacrifice My Foot! You just want a reason to fight that thing! Right! "

" Yeah, you can also say it like that. "

As both Deva and Vikram were engaged in there conversation. The Leopard had just dispatched the final soldier with lethal efficiency. After which the leopard then turned its attention towards Deva and Vikram, as if they where it's next target.

" Hay Deva you should look-! "

As Vikram was about to say something to Deva, possibly a warning, but before he could utter a single word to Deva, The leopard surged towards them with full speed which lead to both Deva and Vikram not being able to see it's movement clearly.

After which In a swift and violent motion, the Leopard expertly swept Deva aside with a forceful blow, sending him flying towards the shelves where he crashed into four or five nearby shelves, after which all of the guns and equipment fell around him.

" Hay Deva are you ok! "

" Yeah, I'm okay! It just hurt a bit! "

" Okay then! You stay there for now, I will deal with this Leopard. "

As the Leopard advanced menacingly toward Vikram who was about to change into his beast form, an unexpected intervention occurred. A one-handed axe, moving with tremendous speed and velocity, arced through the air and struck the leopard. The sudden impact then, caused the Leopard to stumble and collapse on it's knees.

" Now I do have a reason to fight it right Vikram. "

As Vikram looked back he saw that the one who threw the axe was, in fact, Deva, who discovered it at the very location where he was swiped away. It was concealed beneath a white cloth.

The axe itself was a terrifying a weapon, it's blade was honed to a razor-sharp edge, shimmering with a dark colour. Notably, its robust handle was attached with a heavy chain, designed for versatility and enhanced control in combat.

The axe's butt, resembling a hammer, was particularly fearsome, crafted with the sole intention of crushing human skulls with brutal efficiency. This formidable combination of design and lethality suggested that the axe was not made for any ordinary fighter, it were prepared for the mayhem of battle, ready to confront threats with devastating force.

" ...Yeah, can't argue with that now ...but still it was a pretty solid hit. "

" I know right! So now then, how should we deal with you! "

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