The Destruction of Batana

BIONICS 3

I rested for a moment. Although I don't feel tired at all.

“I'm sure you completely forgot the way.”Ador said gauntlet.

I tried to think hard where my mistake lay. Until I remembered something. “I know where the error lies, Ador. It's not my fault that I can't exert that power. Except for your robots that I'm too easy to beat. You forget one thing, I'm not the old Zenzen. Who must defeat your robots by exerting all the energy on the bionic body. Therefore I think I have been very good to beat your robots in just one blow.”

Ador thought for a moment. Worrying my opinion. “I think it makes sense, son. I forgot you weren't the old Zenzen. Know that I'm supposed to make you a more difficult simulation. But in this way you find the answer to your problem. At that time you were in a stressful situation so that it triggered your heart to beat very fast. That's what triggers your internal energy centered right at the point you want.”

I'm nodding. I started to remember the feelings of that day.

“Because what you need is a situation where you feel extreme tension that triggers your adrenaline to rise. This is different from a transparent shield, that energy only appears when you are in a fight situation that threatens your life.”

“I want to ask.” I cut Ador's talk. “Now how do I trigger my adrenaline to appear if I just think your robots are like a wooden doll that does not move?”

Ador was silent for a moment. “I think there's one way. A one-on-one fight with an enemy worth your while.”

I rubbed my chin. “Enemies worth my time? Where will I find it?”

Ador sly smile. “You sure you want to do it even if it is very dangerous and illegal?”

I nodded firmly. I will do everything I can to be stronger than before. Even if it's the thing that can kill me.

We leave tonight. I don't know why Ador waited the night to get to his destination. And Ador did not tell me where we were going.

The night covered the city which was being drenched in white snow everywhere. The moon is hanging over the sky. There were no stars in sight, only overcast and snow fluttering the city in sight. The bus was very empty of passengers. Makes the night atmosphere more quiet and quiet.

Two hours later I was shocked by the atmosphere of the street where the bus passed by. It feels like this area is getting further and further away from the city. The vast plains began to be seen, several abandoned buildings lined up along the way. The atmosphere was very quiet and quiet. The bus stopped at a stop.

We got off at the stop. I put on my thick jacket. The air here feels very tight. I haven't breathed air like this in a long time. Feels dirty and stuffy. The cold temperature makes it difficult to breathe.

“You're okay, Son?”

I'm nodding. I don't know why it feels like this place reminds me of the slums. Or maybe this place is also a slum? But if it were true this area was a slum it should have been destroyed a few years ago.

We're on foot. I could see various dim lights hanging on the side of the street. The wind whipped through the electrical cables and lampposts that had been tilted. The fog grew thicker and the moon was no longer visible. We keep walking.

The longer I hear the noise. A tall building with a giant hologram pamphlet began to be seen. Cars appear to be passing through the streets. One two biker gangs break the silence of the night. Where exactly did Ador take me?

“Ador, what is this slum area?”

Ador nodded. “Only this place is an exception to be destroyed let alone touched downtown.”

“Why? Didn't all slums have been leveled to become elite? But why wasn't this place destroyed?”

“That's because they can't, son. This area is known as Mafia’s Town. Alias of the city the mafia and some other big illegal bookies. While the city center also gets fifty percent investment money from this area. The investment money was then used for the construction of cities and elite areas. I don't really understand the economic system of this city. What is clear is that I got some information about this area from an illegal site that I was exploring. I told you once, right? If I ever open an illegal clinic over a dark internet site. Well, that's where I accessed some important information unknown to residents in this city.”

I scrunched my forehead. “Why didn't you ever tell me that elite development money was also made from this area to me? Though you yourself know I come from the slums. This should be the thing you should have told me.” I said in a high tone. My emotions are starting to get out of control.

Ador's steps stopped. Then turn to look at me. “Because I know, if I told you that day, you probably wouldn't be able to escape your past, Son.”

I smiled wryly. This is one of the sides I hate the most about Ador. He pretended to be wise when he was not helpful at all. He acts as if he knows best when he knows nothing about me or about anyone else. He's even worse than Cario.

I try to calm my feelings. It would be a problem if we had a serious debate in the middle of a place like this. My goal is also to get stronger. I will continue to be patient and patient. Until the time came I surpassed my patience. Say if I want to say. Hit if I want to hit. I get angry if I want to be angry. This is not the right time for me to do those things.

“In this place there is an illegal match held for the disabled. That's why I hesitate to bring you here.”

“It's too late if you have any doubts now, Ador.” I snorted for a moment. Making a steamy whirl on the tip of my lips.

Ador chuckles. “Take it easy, the match is not too dangerous. It's almost like a simulation. Actually it is an illegal event that is intended for the money community. These people want to feel something different from the usual entertainment. Therefore this event is made in a closed and highly confidential.”

“If it is indeed secretive, how do you register me to enter the event while I am quite famous in the legal world? Plus I am a student of the Talent Academy. One of the prestigious academies in this city. I don't want to tarnish my good name just for following an illegal entertainment show aimed at people who lack such work.”

“Take it easy. All the identities of the participants were completely kept secret very carefully and carefully. That's why you don't have to worry and just leave this matter to an adult like me.”

We have arrived in front of a giant warehouse. Crowds are heard everywhere. I thought this area would be very quiet before. But as soon as I got close to the center, I could see cars parked and people dressed as street thugs everywhere. The hologram above the building looks very mysterious and mystical.

We entered the building. A long hallway decorated with bright green lights with fenced wire fence welcomed us. Two burly men with each having iron hands that looked fierce and rusty greeted us at the end of the hall. They were both wearing plain white masks with masks connected to oxygen recycling tubes.

“Kode?” Asked the two men in a cold tone.

“A041517.” Ador answered steadily.

The two men then fiddled with a hologram-shaped gadget attached to their hands. He gave us two masks. The mask is dark red with a pair of bright red eyeballs. The mask had a smiling mouth with two upper canine teeth sticking out. His eyebrows are very thick and his ears are pointed.

Ador handed me a mask. I rushed to wear it. We were allowed to enter the room. Frenzied and cheers filled the room which had an area equivalent to a theater room. In the middle of the room there is a box-shaped arena with barbed wire fences around it. Highlight the light green colored lights spinning highlighting the room. Everyone was wearing masks of different shapes and colors.

Ador chuckles. “This mask I ordered has been far away, son. I deliberately sought out the coolest and most unique special for you.”

“So you were already planning that this would happen. What a cunning old man.” I sighed softly.

Ador just laughed.

We sat on one of the benches. A hologram appeared as soon as we occupied the rusty chair. The hologram shows a post “Do you want to be a challenger?” That's what it says on the hologram.

“You just answer that question. If you say yes, it means you will take part in this match.” Ador said in a loud voice. Trying to beat the crowd.

I nodded and started pressing the “ya” button. The system then took a photo of my face wrapped in a mask. A code is written on the hologram. The hologram now shows who will be my tagline opponent and my battle clock.

This is not a competition. Just an entertainment show. Therefore there is no final round system or anything like that. My schedule is still long. About an hour away. Each game takes about fifteen minutes.

At least for that long I can see what is happening above the arena. Each opponent will face one on one. The main requirement of the challenger must be a cyborg. Their shapes look strange. One or two looks disproportionate. However, the audience seemed to be amused by the match.

In addition, the challengers were judged based on the number of votes from the audience. All spectators can also give coins to the people they support. It was as if they had chosen an avatar in a video game.

An hour had passed and I began to understand the system of this show. There are two forbidden rules that the challengers must not follow. We were not allowed to attack any part of the face for fear that the masks would be destroyed and make our faces visible. The second rule is that we are not allowed to attack a downed opponent. This is not a life and death fight. The organizers also do not want any victims to die in their event.

“Challenge with code Z31\1231\1 please advance to the top of the arena!”

I started to move out of my chair. Ador patted my shoulder slowly and encouraged me. Although his soul was old, he was still a thirty-year-old man. I stepped steadily past the crowd of onlookers while taking a deep breath. An officer told me to get into the arena. Then lock the gate so that no one can come out until one of the participants becomes the winner.

“Challenge with code B41245 please advance to the top of the arena!”

The figure in front of me was wearing a black mask with sharp eyes and a black headband. His nose is pointed with grinning teeth and raised cheeks. She's the same height as me. He is seen wearing two bionic hands with the jagged and shiny tip of his hand. The figure raised both of his bionic hands right before him. Putting up horses like a boxer. I also put up my horses and took a breath.