Chapter 32: Chapter 32
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[Photon Energy +1]
[Photon Energy +1]
[Photon Energy +1]
With each notification, the energy points on the panel steadily increased.
After some time, the energy points reached over nine hundred.
[Energy Points: 904]
Glancing at it, Syd tried adding them to the unlocking progress.
With anticipation in his eyes, the unlocking progress jumped to 80%.
(Unlocking Progress 80%)
However, to his disappointment, he did not hear any notification about a new ability.
"Nothing?" Syd frowned.
"It seems like it needs to reach 85%!"
Syd was certain.
Then, glancing at the depleted energy points, he sighed regretfully.
To reach 85%, it would probably take at least eight thousand more energy points, which would require a lot of time.
After a moment, he decided to focus on upgrading his abilities first. He aimed to upgrade the black particles to level three, increase his internal photon energy, and improve his overall strength.
As for acquiring new abilities, that could be postponed for a while.
Though he was somewhat eager to obtain new abilities in the future.
According to his thinking, the abilities awakened later should be more unique.
Perhaps, once the mimicry reaches 100%, it will result in unimaginable changes!
Syd thought with anticipation.
[Black Particle Experience +1]
[Black Particle Experience +1]
[Black Particle Experience +1]...
[Ability: Black Particle (60/500) Level 2]
While he was diligently practicing black particles, a group of people started targeting him.
...
On the rooftop of a six-story hotel.
"Boss, are we really going to take on this mission?"
"That mutant seems hard to deal with. If we really go up against him, I'm afraid..."
A burly man in blue clothes with a scar on his face hesitated as he spoke to the muscular, broad-shouldered man with a fierce expression beside him.
Albert glanced at his subordinate, Jack, with disdain. "What are you afraid of? He's just a mutant, not a god. As long as we use sniper rifles from a distance, he won't even have time to react."
Despite Albert's confidence, Jack still hesitated.
At this moment, Albert's voice turned serious. "Besides, we've already accepted the mission. If we don't complete it, we'll face punishment!"
Hearing this, Jack shuddered at the thought of failure's consequences. He quickly shook off his hesitation, his eyes filling with determination.
Soon, greed appeared in his eyes.
Recently, a bounty had appeared on the dark web. Anyone who killed the target on the bounty would receive three million dollars!
Three million dollars!
With that money, both he and Albert could live in luxury for a long time!
The target on the bounty was a sixteen-year-old boy named Kevin.
Though the boy was young, for three million dollars, they would send him to his death with little remorse.
Furthermore, the boy was far from ordinary. The abilities described on the bounty alone were enough to make them shiver.
In short, he was a mutant with terrifying killing abilities!
Glancing at a hidden corner in the distance, Jack's eyes lit up with excitement.
They had spent a lot of effort tracking down this boy. If not for the previous battle and some luck, they might never have found him!
"This kid is really good at hiding, making our boss work hard..."
Complaining for a moment, he then said excitedly, "But it's almost over. Soon, it will be time to reap the rewards!"
"Boss, you're right. He's just a mutant, not a god. As long as he gets shot, he'll die!"
With sniper rifles, they could easily kill the boy and claim the three million dollars!
The two men took out sniper rifle parts from their backpacks and began assembling them.
As they were assembling, Jack, observing through a telescope, noticed something unusual.
It seemed another group was targeting the boy!
This couldn't be allowed!
"Boss, look, three people are coming!"
"What do we do? They seem to be here to kill the boy too. If they get him first, we..."
Jack said anxiously.
Albert paused, extending his strong arm to take the telescope from Jack and look at the distance.
He saw three people approaching the boy's hiding place, their mouths moving as if shouting something.
Albert frowned, then relaxed and smiled. "Let them fight each other. When they're both exhausted, we'll take over."
Hearing this, Jack's anxiety faded, replaced by excitement as he anticipated the scene.
In the distance.
"Come out, we know you're in there!"
A thick voice echoed.
Hearing the voice outside, Syd was startled and walked out from his hiding place, puzzled.
"Who are you?"
Seeing two white men and a black woman, Syd asked cautiously.
The black woman, in her thirties with a fierce expression, stepped forward and glared at him. "We're from the mutant underground organization. Did you kill Carlpana?"
Syd instantly understood everything.
Before he could say anything, the black woman sneered. "Don't deny it. We know it was you!"
"You're a ruthless kid. Just come with us and face the leader's punishment!"
She suddenly opened her mouth, emitting an ear-piercing scream.
Buzz!
The sound wave, moving at the speed of sound, rushed toward Syd. Despite his quick reaction, he was momentarily caught off guard.
The screeching sound echoed in his ears, making him momentarily deaf. All other sounds disappeared, leaving only the buzzing.
[Spatial Shift Experience +1]
In less than a second, his figure blurred, instantly disappearing from the original spot and reappearing ten meters away, escaping the sound wave's range.
Where he had stood, the sound waves continued to crash, causing dust to rise as a wall shook and crumbled to the ground!
The terror of the sound waves was evident!
Ten meters away, Syd stumbled, covering his still buzzing, slightly bleeding ears, his eyes flashing with killing intent.
Hmm?
Suddenly, he saw one of the white men emitting red light, his skin oozing magma-like substances, distorting the surrounding air with heat.
The other man disappeared in a flash!
Already on alert, Syd's instincts screamed danger, and he used spatial shift again without hesitation.
[Spatial Shift Experience +1]
As he vanished, the spot where he had been was occupied by the white youth who had disappeared.
The youth held a sharp dagger, poised to strike.
"Ran away?" Kurban looked surprised.
"Speedster?" Syd first frowned, then sighed in relief.
(End of Chapter)
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