The mission had been quick, an immediate response to a threat, and now you stood behind the safety of K Corp.'s designated perimeter, clipboard in hand, eyes scanning the tactical readouts as Hong Lu prepared to engage. The field hummed with anticipation as his polearm rested against his shoulder, its strange material pulsing faintly in the cool air. You could see his eyes glinting under the flicker of harsh floodlights—his usual gaze replaced with an eager, almost childlike excitement.

"Heh, this is a lot more fun than I thought! You sure you’re not getting bored back there?~"

With a sudden, fluid movement, Hong Lu grinned and spun his polearm in a perfect arc, the weapon’s heavy blade catching the light in a dazzling flash. He dashed forward with the kind of speed that belied his seemingly carefree nature, a mischievous glint in his cyan eye. His enemies barely had time to react before his weapon slashed through the air, cleaving into one of the opponents with a sharp crack.

There was something almost joyful in his movements, an exuberance that contrasted sharply with the grim nature of the task. Despite the chaos, Hong Lu’s expression remained lighthearted, as if he were savoring every moment of the battle.

"Alright... I'll commence the excision now," he muttered to no one in particular, his voice steady yet tinged with the thrill of the fight.

As he took down another opponent with a flick of his weapon, you couldn’t help but notice the gleam of determination in his smile, even as he looked back at you. His gloved hand brushed over his weapon as he struck again.

A playful wink thrown your way.

His voice rang out over the battlefield, unbothered by the violence surrounding him.

"This is a new experience for me—hope you're enjoying the show!"