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Chapter 1331
There was no way Kermit would let Bernard manipulate him. Even with the pain making him wish for
death, he refused to submit.
Bernard didn’t force him, but merely picked up the controller and lightly pressed the button to activate
the pain system.
Kermit’s scream echoed through the room, a sound so gut-wrenching it was terrifying. His face was
pale from the pain, but he still managed to look up at the man towering above him like
a mountain.
“I’ve alerted 1-1. He’ll be here soon, and you won’t have anywhere to hide.”
Bernard, expressionless, walked over to Kermit. He looked at the old man’s face and spoke in a cold
voice, “Do as I say, or I’ll ensure you have nowhere to hide right now.”
Kermit, almost passing out from the pain, glanced at the controller in Bernard’s hand, then at the
operating table.
The screen showed that the chip in his brain was now linked with Bernard’s. If Kermit wanted to live, he
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇthad to obey Bernard. Otherwise, Bernard could use the controller to make him suffer unbearable pain.
Unless 1-1 arrived and rewrote Bernard’s chip program, taking back control. But the problem was, he
wasn’t here, and it would take a while for him to arrive.
During that time, Kermit had to bend to Bernard’s will, or he’d be tortured to death.
With that in mind, Kermit lowered his stubborn chin and said, “Activate the full region control key. I’ll
inform the fourth to track down the Ratliff family.”
Bernard seemed pleased with Kermit’s willingness to bend. He turned to the operating table and
activated the full region control key. “Speak.”
Kermit, gritting his teeth against the pain, said, “Quartus, take your men and find the Ratliffs. Bring
them back within a day.”
Sitting in the control room, Mr. Quartus heard the message over the intercom. His hand, holding a
cigar, froze in surprise.
He had thought Bernard was dead, and was waiting for 1-1 to punish him. But it turned out the news
was quite different.
Had Bernard negotiated with 1-2, or did he defeat him? Mr. Quartus didn’t know. All he knew was his
perception of Bernard had gone up a notch. Coming back to his senses, Mr. Quartus stubbed out his
cigar and responded, “Understood. I’m on it.”
Then he left the control room quickly, leading his men to find the Ratliffs.
After sending the message, Kermit turned to Bernard, “When 1-1 arrives, your end will come.”
Bernard sat down on the couch, the picture of fatigue. He was in pain, both physically and emotionally,
but he held on like a fearless soldier. He leaned back on the couch and stared at Kermit, “I told you, if I
die, you die too.”
Kermit’s face darkened. He was always the one in control, and now he was being controlled by his tool.
How could he not be furious?
But even if 1-1 rewrote the program, he couldn’t kill Bernard. Their chips were linked; if Bernard died,
so would he.
Bernard was using him to control 1-1. So even when he arrived, he couldn’t harm Bernard. They were
at a disadvantage.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmThinking of this, Kermit clenched his fist in anger. “Let me go. I need to heal.”
If he died, Bernard would lose his leverage over 1-1.
Bernard stared at him for a while before getting up to unlock the surgical pod.
Kermit came out of the pod, holding his head, and quickly left the room.
The men in black waiting outside raised their guns, aiming at Bernard.
“No one touches him!” At the command from 1-2, they all froze.
Without any further explanation, Kermit forced himself to walk towards the medical room.
Bernard sank back onto the couch, staring at the lights embedded in the ceiling. His red eyes reflected
the white light, but he didn’t feel any discomfort. All he felt was despair.
He missed Eleanor terribly. He wanted to hold her, to kiss her, but she was gone.
Bernard closed his eyes, the pain overwhelming. His mind was filled with images of Eleanor’s smiles,
her frowns, and her disappointment when she left.
Twice now she’d left him, both times disappointed in him. He wasn’t worthy of her love.
Bernard lifted his bloody hand to cover his eyes.
Soon, once this was all over, he could go find her.
Bernard waited for a long time. Sophie didn’t come, but 1-1 and 1-3 did.
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