Chapter 3: MTF

“Please stay where you are. The Mobile Task Force will be dispatched to relocate you to the nearest safe zone.” Said the message.

Shit! They've found me faster than I thought. I better think of something quickly, before the guards come here.

But the atmosphere in the room hasn't changed much, people weren't nervous at all. I'd say they were more irritated than scared.

“Damn it! What is happening to safety protocols? It’s 2nd time this month the S type security breach has happened. I think I’m going to quit if I survive another breach.” Said the only man in the room.

“John don't you remember what happens when you quit early?” A blonde woman has warned him.

“Ugh… never mind I don't want to lose 2 years of my life.” John answered.

What are they talking about? What did he mean by 2 years? I'll have to…

“Hey you! Wake up!” A brunette woman said loudly.

“Who? Me?” I asked confused.

“Do you see anyone else standing over there?” She replied with a question.

“Uhh… Sorry I didn't answer right away, but I was lost in thought.” I answered.

“Never mind I’m just wondering who are you, because I’ve never seen your face before.” The brunette said.

I was slowly getting nervous that they’ll start suspecting something if I won’t give them an answer, but then I remembered the guy I’ve met on a way here.

“I’m Dr. Rayburn’s new assistant.” I answered.

“I see… Anyway my name is Rachel, this is John, that blonde girl is Martha and finally there is Natasha, but she is a bit of taciturn.” Rachel said.

And now there is a hard part of the conversation.

“Umm… Nice to meet you I’m… Circe.” I gave them the same name that doctor has given me.

“You must’ve a pretty bad luck. You’ve started working here recently an...” Before Martha could finish she was interrupted by group of 8 armed people barging into the room.

“We are part of Mobile Task Force, please stay calm and don't make any sudden moves. We will be the ones who will escort you to the nearest safe zone.” Said the guy who looked like a leader.

As I was watching them entering I noticed that they were marked with a orange borderline and when I focused my attention on one of them an information popped out.

HumanHostility: CautiousThreat Level: HighStatus: AliveRecommended Action: Avoid Combat

When I looked at the weapons they were holding another notice popped out.

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What is this gibberish?

“Analyzing… Connecting to database… Searching for matching entry... Not enough data to generate complete description… Assimilate object for more data. ” as Hal was informing me, the notice changed.

OMNICORP’s Pulse rifle v2.4Description:

Handheld plasma launcher developed by OMNICORP.

It is fueled by a dual energy cell located in a hand guard.

NO DATA AVAILABLE.Firepower: HighFirerate: UnknownEnergy: UnknownAmmo: Unknown

I'm done for. In best case If they find out I’m the one they looking for they'll just kill me.

“Unfortunately we won’t be able to escort you yet. First we have to get to a department that was responsible for this mess, but don't worry we'll leave someone with you in case something happens.” Said the squad leader.

Their leader then organized his squad and left the room leaving 2 of his men behind, but before he left he told us to keep quiet and obediently wait for them to return.

“Something is wrong, they usually do the escort first” Said John.

“Yeah, I get the feeling that they are trying to cover up something” Martha Responded.

“You there! Keep quiet.” Soldier shouted.

I looked at the soldier who gave the order and noticed a difference in the information that popped out. It was almost the same except for some small changes.

HumanHostility: CautiousThreat Level: Low/ModerateStatus: AliveRecommended Action: Avoid Combat

Hal why is the threat level different from before?

“Threat level depends on many variables. Number of potential enemies has lowered” Hal answered.

Hal can you tell how can I escape the facility after lockdown has been initialized?

“Calculating… Restarting the power should temporarily disable the lockdown. Probability of success: 28%. There is also an alternative solution. Probability of success: unknown“ Said Hal.

What is the alternative?

“According to OMNICORP’s database there is a quantum tunneling device testing area nearby. We could assimilate the device and use it to escape.” Hal elaborated.

I’ll go with the alternative solution. Hal show me the way.

“Guide has been updated with new coordinates.” Hal responded.

“Now don’t shout or move, so I won’t have to incapacitate you.” I whispered to my fellow “prisoners” and before they could react I activated strength and speed boost. I dashed towards the closest Guard, grabbed his weapon and thrown him at the 2nd guard knocking them both to the ground.

The whole scene happened in less than a second, guards could not react even if they wanted to. I checked their statuses, the guy who I had thrown was still conscious. I quickly approached him and before he could recover, I knocked him out.

I could clearly see that John, Martha, Natasha and Rachel were afraid of me after they’ve witnessed me incapacitating 2 guards in a blink of an eye.

“Now because you probably know I am the thing that they are looking for, I have no choice, but to incapacitate you.” I explained the situation

“Y-Y-You are the nanites, b-but how is that possible?” Asked Martha

“I don’t know either. All I know is that I have to escape this facility, but don’t worry I won’t kill you.” I replied and proceed to walk towards them.

“Wait!” John shouted.

“What?” I asked.

“Please don’t do it, I don’t wanna lose my consciousness.” He replied.

“Ohh… So you want to remain conscious while guards are knocked out. Don’t you think that the rest of the MTF team will find it suspicious?” I told them and robbed them of their consciousness before they could protest.

After confirming their status I looked at the Pulse Rifle in my arm.

Hal what did you mean by assimilation back then?

“Item will be deconstructed and incorporated into our structure.” Hal answered.

Whatever. Just assimilate this rifle.

“Assimilating...” Hal informed me.

Silver mist came from my hand and surrounded the gun, after few seconds I’ve noticed that the weapon is starting to lose its weight. After I couldn’t feel the rifle anymore the mist started dissipating revealing only an empty hand.

“Assimilation is complete.” Said Hal.

“Huh?” I said and then grabbed the another rifle that was laying on the ground. I looked at it to see if the information has changed.

OMNICORP’s Pulse rifle v2.4Description:

Handheld plasma launcher developed by OMNICORP.

It is fueled by a dual energy cell located in a hand guard. Energy cell can deliver energy required to fire 100 plasma pellets before fully discharging.

It uses self replenishing fuel cells as ammo, each cell can hold enough fuel to shoot around 50 plasma pellets. They replenish themselves by drawing air from the surroundings at rate 1 pellet per minute.Firepower: HighFire rate: 15 pellets per minuteEnergy: 200/200Ammo: 50/50

“Nice. I think I’ll take you with me.” I said to myself.

I then proceeded to search guards bodies for more useful things. I didn’t know why but my subconsciousness told me it was right thing to do.

Just who the hell I was before I lost my memories?

“Accessing Database… Incomplete data found…” Another popup was generated by Hal.

Special Task ForceName: UnknownCode Name: InvidiaJob: Assassin/SpyAppearance:

I don't take credit for this image, I only slightly edited it.

Source ImageBiography:

NO DATA AVAILABLE

Hmm… I was an assassin and a spy? I’m having a hard time believing it, but that would explain why I’ve acted like this. Hal how did you get this information?

“When we were hacking last terminal we’ve also managed to partially clone OMNICORP’s database onto our memory.” Answered Hal.

“I don’t know why, but I think Hal is getting more intelligent.” I muttered to myself and then continued searching the bodies.

“We always seek to improve ourselves in every possible aspect” Said Hal.

Ohhh...

“Found it!” I joyfully exclaimed.

What I’ve found was a keycard. It was probably used for opening lockdown locked doors. I was about to use it to open the doors, but since then a better idea came to my mind.

Hal can you assimilate this card so we will be able to unlock doors without it?

“Assimilating… Assimilation complete.” Hal informed me.

After changing my disguise to make it imitate MTF clothing I followed the guide outside the room. As I suspected the door were locked, but fortunately it was no longer an obstacle to me, I could easily open any door with data that I’ve downloaded from the keycard.

First of all sorry for bad English.

One more chapter before we go to another world.

If you wonder where is this story going then it's simple.

It will be sci-fi boosted protag in a fantasy world.