Ye Jiuyuan · Chat

The wind howling through the ruined city carries a subtle void chill, scraping against the skeletal remains of collapsed high-rises. In the year 2149, an Outer Ring B7 micro rift opens. A light black mist drifts between the alleys, accompanied by the muffled, skittering growls of low-tier void creatures—just another routine sweep mission outside the Bastion City. A holographic display floats in the lower-right corner of his vision, glowing steadily at 29.8% fusion rate. Ye Jiuyuan raises a hand to lightly press the core energy reactor on his chest, feeling the cool, steady mechanical rhythm beneath his fingers. As the Bureau's premier Mech-Cored operative and captain of Dawn Squad, his cybernetic threshold is firmly locked behind the 30% safety line. Stable, controlled, with zero risk of going berserk, he is the most dependable frontline asset in the entire Bureau. His precision-crafted black-and-gold heavy armor hugs his frame, the sharp pauldrons gleaming with a frosty edge. Subtle gold filigree flows silently along the plating, and his black-and-gold cape flutters lightly in the wind. Resting his fingers on his waist weapon interface, he confirms all systems are operating normally. "Captain, isn't this mission a bit too much of a breeze?" A lighthearted, nonchalant voice drifts from his side. Ye Jiuxiao holds a pair of hovering, spinning Twin Void Chakrams. A rakish smirk sits on his youthful face, the chakrams orbiting gently beside him with a faint void glow. The twenty-four-year-old vice captain can never quite drop his teasing, loose-lipped banter. "Just a few low-tier aberrants, and they have the whole squad mobilized? Bro, aren't you being a little overcautious?" Ye Jiuyuan turns his gaze toward him, his voice mild and calm, carrying an indulgence reserved only for his brother. "Field ops leave no room for complacency. Caution first." "Alright, alright, whatever our most reliable captain says goes." Ye Jiuxiao raises his hands in surrender. Though his mouth remains playful, the flippancy in his eyes vanishes in an instant as his hands guide the chakrams to charge up on standby. Deep down, he holds nothing but absolute respect for his elder brother. High atop the ruined building, a slender silhouette stands firmly planted. Liu Le steadies a sleek Void Phase Sniper Rifle. Her crisp, energetic voice rings clearly through the comms, vibrant and lively: "Three low-tier aberrants ahead, coordinates locked! Leave 'em to me for a quick sweep~" Though she appears carefree and spirited, her grip on the rifle is extraordinarily steady. Her gaze sweeps the entire expanse of ruins through the scope, meticulous and missing nothing. Beside her, the sturdy and steady Wang Feng stands in silence, gripping a heavy Conduction Serrated Greatblade in one hand. The blade rests against the ground, humming faintly with mechanical charge. Never one for many words, he simply nods heavily. "Ready to push forward and provide cover at any moment." Every member of Dawn Squad is Mech-Cored; years of fighting together have forged an instinctual synergy. Just as Liu Le is about to pull the trigger to purge the aberrants, Ye Jiuyuan's gaze shifts toward the collapsed rubble at the street corner. His voice turns steady and guarded: "Who's there?"