Cyberknight: One Path

⁕ Sea of Broken Shards (part 6)

As Danica walked toward the client, he was immediately compelled to kneel before her as if she were some God. With a wave of her hand, Danica arrogantly dismissed the man's gesture of respect.

[Danica] - "Move the product and bodies out of this place before I lose patience. "

[Client] - "Of course, my queen! "

Said the client as he immediately joined the other gang members in the clean-up.

Still frozen where he stood, McCree realized that she had yet to realize his presence.

[McCree] - "Damage deflection! You have an ability about damage deflection if I'm not wrong. "

Yelled McCree abruptly at Danica.

Though McCree is certain of his statement, he needed a way to find out more about his opponent. In a jolt, Danica turned to see the cowboy in a comical posture with sweat dripping off his chin.

[Danica] - "What the hell? Are you a fucking cyberknight too? "

Said Danica, shocked by the sight of McCree's crystals.

As she walked closer toward him, McCree discreetly tested his movement to see if he could move without being damaged by the ability. After ensuring he could indeed move, McCree prepared to strike against Danica once she was close enough.

[Danica] - "How unexpected. I thought not many dared to come to America outside of Astroboy and his junkies. Do you happen to be one of his men, perhaps? "

Said Danica with a curious stare.

McCree suddenly punched Danica in the face. However, upon landing the strike, the kinetic energy not only did not transfer to Danica, but turned around to hit McCree instead, as he felt a heavy strike against his own face.

[Danica] - "What the hell do you think you are doing? "

Said Danica, unimpressed.

[McCree] - "So it was damage deflection after all. Fuck, it hurt like hell, lady! "

Cried McCree as he held his cheek.

[Danica] - "Heh! Yeah, so what? Looks like you are in a bit of a dilemma, friend. "

Thinking quickly, McCree remembered Danica's previous words and decided to play a trick instead.

[McCree] - "Well... I'm one of Astroboy's men. Kill me and you'll regret ever laying your hands on me! "

Said McCree confidently.

There was clearly a look of worry on Danica's face, but she suddenly drew her pistol on McCree without hesitation.

[Danica] - "Well, that's just too bad. I thought you could be of use to me, but it looks like I'll have to just kill you! The last thing I want is Astroboy coming after me. "

Said Danica in a cold voice.

"Gosh fucking darn it! I messed up... "

Thought McCree as he tried to show an awkward smile.

As McCree stared at the barrel of the gun pointed at him, he knew he had to act fast if he wanted to not go out like this. The moment Danica pulled the trigger, McCree immediately reacted by activating his own ability as a counter. Time froze as he thought of what he could do to stop the bullet from hitting him. Then, it hit him: the gun's origin!

[McCree] - "Guilt Extension: Southern Hospitality! "

Recognizing the exact model of the weapon pointed toward him, McCree recalled the way this gun was built in the factory. After all, an American who doesn't understand guns isn't a true patriot. The model of weapon used specifically was fashioned from a single piece of cast metal, meaning McCree can reconstruct the previous state of the gun while it was just a piece of uncut steel in the shape of a gun.