Connor x Reader - Altering algorithms (DBH)

Chapter 21: Stay close to your enemies

"Agent 23 identified."

A short pause and Connor walked through the lines. "Connor android identified."

I was right behind him, whereas there was no other silence. "Detective (L/N) identified."

A second later, it named the other two guards, "Agent 47 identified. Agent 72 identified. Scan complete. Access authorized."

Two saloon doors made out of transparent glass opened the next entrance for us all. The material reminded me of one of CyberLife's most important concepts: Transparency in the organisation. They wanted to know and control everything.

Afterwards, we crossed a glass bridge in between of an artificial forest beneath us. The trees however, ended on our level, hence the environment was still visible, even if you didn't look down. In front of us a middle area, shaped like a circle, appeared, more soldiers on each side. I mutely gritted my teeth, showing no such expression on my face though.

Turning left, we passed a huge statue of something I couldn't identify in the core of this part and a few androids standing on each side of the next bridge. I gulped, not liking how they were presented as if they were objects you could just buy. Technically, that was the case but it didn't mean it was right. I pondered how Connor perceived this now, as he had turned deviant.

Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed how the two agents behind us had stayed somewhere a few feet away, luckily not trailing each one of our steps. Two less issues, great. We eventually arrived at an elevator, two guards standing in front of it. Almost wishing to frown, I entered behind Connor, now standing in front of him, as the person who had lead us here and one of the two other soldiers stepped inside as well.

"Agent 54. Level 31." One of the humans said.

Both, Connor and I, shortly glanced at the board on the wall next to us, which explained the occupation of each floor. Quickly, we realized floor -49 was the one we needed to pay a visit to. I looked at the closing doors, as the elevator said, "Voice recognition validated. Access authorized."

Now, the escalator moved up, initiating me to start thinking about a plan. At times like this, sending each other messages per mind would be perfect, but unfortunately I was no android, who was actually capable of that. Behind me, I still noticed how Connor stared up at a camera to our left, probably hacking it. I carefully let my gaze wander across the two soldiers to both of my sides. As I was right in between them, I was in an extremely vulnerable position. Yet there were two people on each side, so Connor could take care of one and I could fight the other man.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw my partner directing a glance at me. I let the skin disable on the fingertips of my left hand, knowing he would definitely notice it, unlike the two soldiers, who stared off into the distance. Since I was closer to the right guard, I assumed that was the one I would be taking care of.

Out of nowhere, Connor moved to kick the left one into the wall. As the soldier next to me wanted to react, I swiftly swept him off his feet with my right leg and used my left arm to punch him underneath his chin. Ramming my fingers into the bottom part of his throat, I sent him into a deep slumber. Behind me, I heard a body falling to the ground, recognizing how Connor had easily defeated the other agent. I was glad that we didn't have to shed any blood.

I peeked over my shoulder to see my partner slightly smile at me. He picked up one of the guns and walked over to the input field of the elevator, putting his hand onto it. The escalator requested, "Please indicate your identity and destination."

Connor appeared to hesitate for a second, hence I pointed towards the agent that had spoken before. Fastly nodding, Connor used the human's voice, "Agent 54. Level -49."