[Target lost. Estimated to be over 1 light-year away. Survival rate: unknown.]
The Star-Crushing Armament of FAIZ instantly disengaged, and the earth-shattering aura that surrounded him dissipated along with it.
His motorcycle reappeared beside him.
He looked at his own body and palms. Clearly, there was no flesh or blood, nothing carbon-based at all.
But why did it feel like his temperature had risen?
Thinking back to the intense and terrifying battle with Darkseid, every second had been a dance on the edge of life and death. And yet... he found himself addicted to that kind of fight. Deep in his core, he even longed to continue battling Darkseid.
Why would he think that way?
"System self-diagnostic initiated."
In FAIZ's visual unit, data streamed past like a torrential river.
[Diagnostics started. No abnormalities detected. 0.001% mechanical wear found. Auto-repair complete... WARNING!]
FAIZ reacted immediately.
Accelerated Mode—
Boom!
A massive gray hand suddenly grabbed FAIZ by the head from behind and slammed him hard into the ground.
The earth cracked as if struck by a divine hammer. At the center of the impact, cracks spread wildly like a spiderweb, forming a massive crater.
Vroooom!
The roar of an engine echoed suddenly. The motorcycle nearby instantly activated. Its front end transformed, extending a sharp battering ram aimed directly at Darkseid like a green blur.
Omega Beams.
Darkseid merely glanced upward. From his eyes, two deadly red Omega Beams shot forth, precisely striking the motorcycle and blasting it into pieces, scattering debris everywhere.
Laser Cannon, activate!
FAIZ's back opened up, revealing two cannon ports.
Zzzzzzt!
Two beams of searing laser energy, burning at 8000°C, fired like furious dragons toward Darkseid's chest.
But Darkseid raised another hand and directly blocked the cannon muzzle. With raw force alone, he crushed the barrel, sparks flying as it broke.
"You're no longer a mere tool... no, FAIZ, you almost beat me just now. That alone is something to be proud of. I've changed my mind. I'll remake you—into my weapon."
Darkseid's deep voice rumbled above.
FAIZ remained silent.
His quantum brain raced, calculating a way to escape.
If any other part were caught, FAIZ could sacrifice it and flee—even the energy core. But not his head. The quantum brain housed his consciousness.
[Escape probability: 0.03%. Suggest requesting aid from the Great Demon King.]
Rejected.
[Initiate self-destruct sequence on energy core. 0.03% chance of quantum brain survival.]
Initiate.
The energy core began its final activation.
At the critical moment—
"Let him go!"
Hawkman swooped in wielding a massive war hammer, diving down like a fired artillery shell, slamming it toward Darkseid's skull.
Darkseid caught the hammer with ease—
—and smashed Hawkman into the ground beside FAIZ.
"Hey, big guy! Over here!"
A green train roared toward Darkseid at full speed. The instant it struck him, it was as if it had hit an unmovable mountain. The train exploded into fragments, scattering metal in every direction.
Martian Manhunter and Shazam appeared before Darkseid.
Two mighty fists struck his face, turning his head slightly.
Doctor Fate flew high above. In his hands appeared a massive glyph—the Seal of Life.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
One after another, five glowing life-seals locked onto Darkseid's joints, restricting his movements.
"Weakling!"
Zatanna continuously chanted spells in reverse, magically weakening Darkseid's power.
Victor Stone (Cyborg) fired concentrated energy blasts from his chest cannon, each leaving charred marks across Darkseid's body.
"Enough! You insignificant insects!"
Darkseid's eyes glowed red. He prepared to vaporize the heroes with Omega Beams.
"Die!"
The Flash arrived with Wonder Woman in tow. With divine speed, the God-Killer Sword was driven into Darkseid's left eye.
"Aarghhh!"
Darkseid screamed—for the first time.
Wonder Woman aimed to drive the sword into his brain—
[Chapter 264: The Birth of Emotion – Part 2]
Omega Beam!
A single red beam shot upward at Wonder Woman.
It was too fast. Diana barely managed to block it with her silver bracelets.
BOOM!
The bracelet exploded on impact, and the force sent her flying.
But Martian Manhunter and Shazam seized the opportunity to pull FAIZ out of danger.
Flash caught Wonder Woman midair and returned her to the team.
The group now stood on high alert, bracing for Darkseid's retaliation. Above, an endless swarm of Parademons descended again.
"This isn't your fight. Leave him to me."
FAIZ stood up and spoke coldly.
"Hey, you're acting pretty high and mighty. We did just save your ass, you know. A thank-you would be nice."
Green Lantern frowned, though he had to admit—this guy had earned the right to be cocky.
After all, the clouds stirred by FAIZ's Star-Crushing Cannon still hadn't settled.
"Darkseid is my target. Yours is the Parademons."
FAIZ's tone remained emotionless.
"I don't know how the Demon King programmed you, but you should at least consider teamwork."
Wonder Woman advised calmly.
FAIZ recalculated his chances.
[Weapon systems repair time: 25 minutes. Solo victory chance: 3%...]
"My data shows a 37% success rate with teamwork... but an 88% death rate. You'll all die."
FAIZ said flatly.
"But did you factor me in?"
A voice boomed from the sky. A red blur streaked through the Parademons—Superman.
BOOM!
Superman slammed Darkseid into the ground, grinding him through the dirt, carving deep trenches in their wake.
Then, from his eyes, searing red heat vision scorched Darkseid's face.
Smoke billowed.
"Kryptonian!"
Darkseid struck Superman with a punch, sending him flying. Parademons swarmed him, but Superman quickly eliminated them and rejoined the team.
"Victory chance: 41%. Death rate: 47%."
"Almost even odds. With me leading, I can raise our success to about 50%."
Chino appeared alongside Batman.
"My Lord, I have failed."
FAIZ approached Chino.
"No, you didn't. I only ordered you to test yourself against Darkseid—not to win."
Chino replied, eyeing FAIZ curiously.
Within his once-blank consciousness... something had changed.
There was color now. Emotion.
It was faint—but unmistakable.
And it had only been alive for less than an hour.
When Chino built FAIZ, he hadn't programmed in any personality, any emotion. FAIZ had been a blank slate.
But now... feelings were forming.
Was it due to his Cyborg body?
Or perhaps... did combat stimulate the birth of the soul?
"Forget it. I'll figure it out in the lab later."
Chino gave up trying to analyze it for now. He turned to look at the exhausted, bruised heroes—all except Batman, Superman, and FAIZ.
"I'll handle it from here."
"Come on, Chino, we can still fight!"
Flash insisted.
The others nodded in fierce determination.
Chino's face twitched. He quickly waved them off.
"Nope! Absolutely not teaming up with the Justice League."
After all, in terms of getting wiped out, the Justice League had some of the worst stats of any organization.
Meanwhile, Darkseid's injuries were nearly healed—except for the eye. That wouldn't recover so easily.
He stood again, glaring at the fragile humans. His rage burned hotter than ever.
He had conquered countless planets, slaughtered entire civilizations.
Yet today, on this insignificant planet called Earth...
He had suffered one of his greatest humiliations.
Quote of the Chapter:"Even from the coldest circuits, emotion can be born in the fire of struggle."
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