Fractured: I became Her【Genderbend LitRPG】

Chapter 142: Chaos

Screams of panic erupted from all directions, clashes ringing through the streets. The crowd surged in chaotic waves, some fleeing burning buildings, others scrambling for shelter. This disorder stirred a deep disgust in Alex, as if the universe mocked how easily order crumbled and humans reverted to beasts.Along their path, foolish rioters occasionally tried to intercept their clearly dangerous squad. The sharp twang of a bowstring became those thugs' nightmare.

"Don't stop! Maximum speed forward!"

The imposing Maria stood with her compound bow at the ready, one hand resting on the arrow quiver at her back, the very image of an armored warrior. Anyone attempting to block their path received a warning shot at their feet. The second arrow was aimed directly at the body.

A fully drawn compound bow released enough kinetic energy to punch straight through a grown man regardless of where it hit, creating grotesquely beautiful blood mist. The sheer stopping power easily compensated for Maria's imperfect marksmanship, though no squad member dared stand in front of her when she drew her bow. Their hearts trembled along with the bowstring.

As Lady Maria put it: "This thing has way more intimidation factor than any flintlock."

"Little lady, did you serve in Northern Military?" The muscular Alex, recognizing her military bearing, instinctively thought of the famous northern military stronghold.

"Unfortunately not, Mr. Alex."

Using her Combustion Grappling Hook to periodically swing up to rooftops and ledges, Maria effortlessly scouted the chaotic surroundings while adjusting their route. Besides her, only a few other Transcendents in the Purge could match this level of aerial coordination and spatial awareness, a novel movement style that made many eager to try.

"What a damn shame! You'd have shown those snow barbarians what a real northern woman can do to a man's pride!"

"Now I don't feel so regretful..."

"Haha, this little lady's got spirit!"

Seeing the elegant Maria unfazed by his crude humor, the muscular man roared with laughter. Northern women were fierce and thrilling, even nobles carried that bloodthirsty, battle-ready spirit in their bones. Alex decided he quite liked following this particular young lady.

Especially when it came to fighting!

The Designated Hand Cannon in the muscular man's hands wasn't just a ranged weapon. Its substantial weight made it a brutally effective melee tool as well. One solid hit to the head would crack any helmet open like a melon.

This was the squad now rampaging through Torrent City's urban districts. Under the command of Maria and Phoenix, they smashed through numerous barriers erected by fanatical followers with brutal force. Along the way, they helped many stranded military units regroup and resolved crises at several Church of Steam outposts.

The name "Purge" would surely become known to countless people tonight.

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Torrent City, Eagle Square Branch.

Five hours before the Radiant Church launched their assault, this location was directly requisitioned by Lee from Military Intelligence and the mages of the Weavebinders. Soon after, numerous disguised military trucks and fully armed soldiers moved in.

Within five hours, Eagle Square Branch had been transformed into a temporary command post. A small group of informed personnel preparing to launch countermeasures had been secretly controlling the developments in Torrent City. For them, this chaos wasn't just trouble but also an opportunity to eliminate dissidents.

But now...

"What's going on? Everything's in disarray. Complete chaos."

A man in a well-fitted red military coat stood before a large map, staring at the red crosses marked one after another. Originally abandoned forces or those not scheduled for early liberation had all been released prematurely, causing significant deviations from the temporary command post's plans.

Slamming the red marker onto the operation table, the red-coated officer glared angrily at the man across the table.

"How much longer will Military Intelligence take? Even fabricating an excuse should be sufficient by now?"

Sitting across the table was Black Eagle from Military Intelligence's division, who had once crossed paths with Maria. This black-coated veteran who had confronted a forbidden Ember King in direct combat now rudely rested his military boots on the table. With hands folded, his black-and-white mask radiated utter indifference and cruelty.

"Show some respect, young Stewart. Military Intelligence isn't your family servant. I was hunting barbarians with your father while you were still running drills at the academy."

"But you're all old now. The world belongs to the young, and unfortunately for you, I'm among the young."

The young officer Stewart leaned forward with both hands on the table, his face bearing a confident smile. Youth was the greatest asset, and as long as one survived, anything was possible.

This Torrent City uprising is itself a bottomless vortex where no one can claim control.

"Report!"

"Enter!... Hope it's good news." Stewart's expression turned serious as he strode over and snatched the message from the communications soldier.

The message content was simple, yet Stewart's brow furrowed as he read. He saw a designation he'd never encountered before, initially assuming some noble faction was playing games again. This was normal, every opportunity attracted a few incompetent schemers thinking they could make headlines.

"Whose faction is this 'Purge'?"

"Purge?"

The name immediately piqued Black Eagle's interest. He straightened slightly in his seat. He had to admit, the name suited Military Intelligence's taste perfectly. A thick aura of ruthless militarism bled through the very characters. The writing reflected the person; one could glean much about someone from their phrasing alone.

The man in black turned his head and gave a quiet order to Lee beside him. The man immediately nodded and withdrew in silence.

Before long, information about the Purge Squad had been remotely extracted from Lee's database at Military Intelligence. Black Eagle examined the officially registered leader and several other members of the Purge Squad, a flicker of amusement crossing his shadowed face beneath the mask.

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