The armored SUV swerved sharply on the cliff's edge as drones unleashed a hail of bullets that shattered the rear glass. Lu Ming began to lose his composure; the veins in his neck glowed blue again, and his breath grew heavy, like the rumble of a dormant volcano.
(Ari Internally: Damn! Lu Ming is starting to transform, and Fang is busy driving like a maniac.. it looks like "The Storm" needs to start working now! Take a deep breath, my heart; I'll postpone fangirling over his looks until we get rid of these nuisances!)
Ari pulled the advanced weapon from under the seat. She didn't hesitate for a second; she pressed a side button, and a small blue digital screen slid out. With stunning skill, she popped through the sunroof into the freezing wind, her black hair streaming behind her like a veil of night.
(Ari Internally as she aims: Look at me! If my mom saw me now, she'd think I'm an epic revenge Manhwa heroine! One.. two.. three.. goodbye, you metallic flies!)
Ari fired three precise shots; they weren't ordinary bullets, but electromagnetic pulses that disabled the drones' systems instantly, causing them to explode into fireballs that plummeted into the deep valley.
Ari dropped back into her seat, panting, only to find Lu Ming watching her with half-transformed golden eyes. His gaze was a mix of shock and suppressed admiration.
"Where did you learn to snipe drones with such precision?" Lu Ming asked in a raspy voice. You are not just a girl .. you are a trained weapon."
(Ari Internally, catching her breath: I learned it from watching Manhwa.. or maybe it's the survival instinct of being by your side? Look at him, even as a half-beast, his gaze makes me want to snipe his heart too! I'll keep my secret to myself, Lu Ming; mystery increases attraction!)
Suddenly, Fang shouted: "The road is blocked! Rockslide ahead!"
Fang slammed on the brakes, causing the car to skid and stop centimeters away from a giant boulder. At that moment, shadows of assassins emerged from the trees, surrounding the car from all sides.
Lu Ming gave a dark smile, his fangs beginning to peek through: "It seems they want to die very badly.. Ari, stay behind me. It's time for the real beast to come out."
(Ari Internally, reaching out to touch his solid shoulder: Behind you? No, beside you! I'm not missing the chance to see the "Gorgeous T-Rex" crush his enemies.. but please don't tear your shirt completely, my heart can't handle any more breathtaking views!)