The Birth of Mael
Scott's grip on Mega Man's jaw was ironclad as his fingers sunk into the villain's flesh like a juicer. Mega Man dangled off the ground, his feet barely twitching as he realized that, for the first time, he wasn't the one in control.
Yet, even now, he refused to speak.
His pride, his arrogance—his very nature—wouldn't allow it.
Scott narrowed his eyes.
"If you're going to keep your mouth shut…"
His free hand tightened into a fist, his knuckles cracking as sheer force vibrated through them.
"… Then I'll make sure you stay silent forever."
With a sharp breath, Scott pulled back his fist, ready to drive it straight through Mega Man's skull. But—
DING!
The translucent interface of the System materialized right in front of his face, its text blinking rapidly.
[Information on "Code: Adamus" is loading…]
Scott froze, his fist still hovering mid-air, just inches from Mega Man's face.
His heartbeat quickened.
"What…?" Scott muttered.
