Chapter 199: CH 199

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As Dave observed the group before him, a realization dawned: these individuals, identified by the system as Mergers, were distinct from the hybrids he had previously encountered. Unlike the hybrids, who often lost control during their transformations, these Mergers shifted into their beastly forms with deliberate intent, maintaining full awareness and control. In White’s laboratory, Dave had come across a manual detailing the nature of hybrids. It explained that hybrids possessed a dual form, their human and beast form, which leads to internal conflicts that often resulted in uncontrollable transformations. To manage this, White had developed a remote device, using the mother crystal, to control these involuntary changes. However, the Mergers exhibited no such instability. This discrepancy raised questions in Dave’s mind. How did the Mergers achieve such seamless control over their transformations? Was there a different mechanism at play, or had they undergone a distinct process altogether? At that moment, a translucent screen of the system had appeared before his eyes, displaying a detailed information about the enigmatic group confronting him. [Mergers are individuals who have undergone a unique transformation, allowing them to merge their bodies with those of beasts] [This merging is typically triggered subconsciously, often during moments of intense fear or panic, resulting in the user being able to merge with any beasts that chooses them] [Upon merging with a beast, the individual gains the abilities and attributes of the beast, while the beast itself, along with others of its kind, ceases any hostile actions towards the merger] [Mergers are generally immune to attacks from all kinds of beasts, except when confronted by a beast of superior strength or of higher tier than they are. But with sufficient skill and control, mergers can effectively utilize their acquired beastly powers to overcome such challenges] Dave absorbed the information, as the system message ended there. His gaze then shifted back to the group of people before him. The realization dawned upon him. These were not hybrids, but mergers. They are normal human beings who were able to obtain superpowers that gives them the ability to achieve a harmonious fusion with beasts. Their human consciousness was retained, even though they had another creature merged with them. He then recalled the hybrids, whose transformations were erratic and often uncontrollable by their human selves. In contrast, the mergers exhibited a seamless integration, their beastly features complementing their human forms rather than overwhelming them. At that moment, a thought had suddenly crossed Dave’s mind. What if he could make these mergers to become part of his army. Their abilities mirrored his own to some extent, and their control over their powers hinted at a level of discipline and understanding. They weren’t controlled by their beasts self, which was a plus, compared to the hybrids. And he also didn’t have to tame them or anything like that. Perhaps, with the right approach, they could be persuaded to join forces with him. However, the current situation left little room for diplomacy. The mergers had already initiated an attack, leaving Dave with no choice but to defend himself. He understood that words would not suffice, so he needed to demonstrate his strength and establish dominance. Steeling himself, Dave prepared to engage, hoping that through combat, he could stop their attacks, and, eventually, earn their cooperation. Perhaps even completing the system quest given to him. Dave stood his ground as two Mergers charged at him, their bodies morphing into grotesque parodies of beasts. One resembled a porcupine, quills bristling and ready to launch; the other took on a spider-like form, spinnerets at the ready, weaving webs between clawed fingers. The porcupine-hybrid snarled, muscles tensing as it hurled a volley of sharp quills toward Dave. Simultaneously, the spider-like creature flung a sticky web, aiming to entangle and immobilize him. Dave remained motionless. The quills struck his torso with a series of dull thuds, but he didn’t flinch. The web ensnared him, wrapping around his limbs and torso. For a moment, silence hung in the air. Then, with a surge of strength, Dave flexed his muscles, tearing through the webbing as if it were paper. The remnants fluttered to the ground, and he stepped forward, unscathed. He had also removed the quills stuck on his body, casually tossing them to the side as if they were nothing. Gasps echoed from the assembled Mergers. Their eyes widened in disbelief. "How is he able to do that," one of them asked in bafflement. Jackie, the older man leading the group, stepped forward, his expression hardening. "Attack him now you dummies!" he said with a command. "He clearly has superpowers. He’s definitely from the other superpower faction." Dave stood amidst the clearing, as he anticipated the attack coming toward him. The Mergers had already transformed into their beasts forms, and had started encircling him, their eyes gleaming with predatory intent. Each bore the distinct features of the creature they had merged with, their powers evident in their transformed physiques. Suddenly, a figure lunged forward, it was a Wolf Merger; since he merged with a wolf. His movements were swift, almost a blur, as he aimed a clawed swipe at Dave. Dave sidestepped, feeling the rush of air as the claws missed him by inches. The Wolf Merger growled, his heightened senses tracking Dave’s every move. But before Dave could attack the wolf merger, a Falcon Merger swooped down from above with his talons extended. Dave rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the aerial assault. The Falcon Merger ascended and then descended again, preparing for another dive, his wings slicing through the air as he swooped for Dave again. Moreover, Dave seem to be ready this time as he lunged toward the merger before it got to him. He grabbed him by the feet, then spinning around in a circular motion, he fling the merger away, as it crashed against the wall, passing out from the impact. The attack didn’t stop there as another merger had came towards him. A low hiss could be heard, signalling the approachings of a Snake Merger. His elongated body slithered with uncanny speed, and his fangs dripped with venom. He struck, lunging towards Dave, but he was able to block the attack as punched the snake merger in the mouth, both of his fangs snapping and falling to the ground. At that moment, the ground could be felt trembling as an Elephant Merger charged forward, his massive form barreling towards Dave. Bracing himself, Dave used the momentum to his advantage, standing his ground as best as he could. Then at the last moment, he sidestepped, causing the Elephant Merger to stumble forward, momentarily going off balance, as it collapsed on the wall, his trunk sticking into it. "Come on, is this all you got? You’ve got to do better if you’re going to take me down." Dave said. Jackie as well was frustrated by the outcome of the fight, and at that moment, he had yelled out something, hoping to change the outcome of the fight. "D and T mergers! Take this bastard down!" As soon as Dave stepped out of the apartment, the door swung shut behind him with a soft creak. The full moon continue to smile brightly in the sky. As he walked, his shoes kicked through the rubles and piles of dead bodies on the ground, each step echoing roughly in the quiet night. He then checked his system tab where his current energy points was displayed to him. He couldn’t help but grin at the amount of energy points he has managed to obtain in just a few hours. [Energy Points: 445] Taming ordinary beasts required 5 energy points, which in turn enhances and double their original strength. In contrast, hybrids requires a hefty amount of 40 energy points, but in turn transforms them into formidable entities of the king-tier rank; the highest tier currently available. From the information obtained at White’s laboratory, Dave had uncovered a disturbing network: fifteen laboratories spread across the nation’s five major cities, each city housing three labs all owned by White. And unlike White’s main lab which was secluded on the city’s outskirts, these labs were embedded within bustling urban centers. He imagined the countless individuals subjected to inhumane experiments, their humanity stripped away to create hybrid creatures. The thought tightened his jaw, a mix of anger and determination flaring in his eyes. It had gave him a task to complete, and that was to dismantle this grotesque network, one laboratory at a time. He would confront the horrors within each laboratory and liberate those still clinging to their humanity. Another thing he discovered from white’s laboratory, was the news of people being able to use superpowers. There was a certain incident where someone witness a man being able to control fire with their bare hands. The name associated with the story had struck a chord in him. "Master Tyler?" Dave murmured, his brow furrowing. The name was common enough, and it had only added an air of familiarity to him as he recalled a certain individual he knew bearing that name. But he immediately shook his head, dismissing the notion. "No, it can’t be the Tyler I know. I doubt he could have a superpower."

Chapter 199: CH 199

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