Bounty Hunter. 1

November.

I still have a month left before the Ludinberg cruise massacre. I have to be prepared by then.

With my money I ordered some custom guns, I paid for the best guns with the best materials they had.

By then I won't worry about dealing with multiple people at the same time. I couldn't help but start taking precautions.

The Ludinberg massacre was an event where a lot of children from influential families would be killed. And since this is multiple schools at once, instead of blaming the school they would blame the government.

Making Hunberg's reputation somehow look worse. Aside from that, there's this tragedy with Senna. I made it so that her personality would be cold and indifferent.

But so that she could fight properly without caring about her wounds. Right now that changed so she doesn't need that anymore.

—Ding dong~

I went to the door and opened it, to find a box lying just by my doorstep. I took it and brought it inside, opening it was the item I requested inside.

Taking it out, an intricate white mask with a golden outline presented itself before me. It felt mystical at some point. Walking towards the mirror I placed the mask on my face.

It attached itself without any strings, my hair started turning blonde and my eyes blue.

"Surreal"

Even my voice changed, this mask will surely be coveted by many. It's an item with too many useful features.

I removed the mask and looked inside the box there lies another item, a rectangular plastic card, my Bounty Hunter license.

"Alright then"

With these, I need to clean Ceath as much as possible within September.

I have a whole month by myself, might as well rank up, I didn't move from [E] rank at all while Senna and Qian Xin are already at [-E] rank and is about to rank up.

I have the money now so buying some raw or processed materials won't be a problem.

Now that I think about it.

'OS, Show me shops with Raw materials and some processed natural resources for ranking up'

[Understood]

===

•[Lunar leaf] 400,000C

–These are leaves that have been basked in yin energy, improve blood circulation, and increase mobility.

•[5-year-old Ginseng] 550,000C

–contains raw mana, and can rank up the mana pool if consumed as is. Also improves health and has healing properties.

•[Delu Herb] 520,000C

–Helps [F] and [E] rank to breakthrough. Must meditate after consuming, raw mana cannot be processed without concentration.

===

Yeah, they're all I need, Lunar leaf though made me think for a bit, the only ones I know who would use the term Yin energy are from the people of Khan Wu.

After all, they're like the cultivation part of this world. I probably got inspired by some cultivation comics in my past life. I mean those cultivation comics still exist today.

Anyways. I bought all of the three mentioned by OS it was not a problem for me to buy them all.

I need to breakthrough rank [E+] by today

Lunar leaf for more mana circuits and more mana control. Ginseng for more mana and more sturdy constitution and Delu herb so I could rank up to rank [E+]

I waited for three hours and all the items were on my doorstep. I took three boxes wrapped neatly. I could feel the aura from all these raw materials.

"Oh well."

I went into my room and opened them one by one. Lunar leaf was first on my list. Next was Delu for smooth rank up and then the ginseng for a sturdy body.

The lunar leaf was large, it was the size of my hand, I prepared water nearby just in case I got choked. Folding it a few times and then putting it in my mouth–

—Swallow.

Luckily I didn't choke. I sat in a meditating position and closed my eyes. I then started circulating mana around my body, not even moments later the effect of the Lunar leaf was already taking effect.

I felt like I'm being torn, but not the same torn, it felt as if one got pinched on a specific part and it got pulled. Only one part is being stretched and torn.

Being in pain and discomfort is not something pleasurable. The pain felt like it lasted forever until the pain stopped, my mana circulation is indeed better than before.

I hope with this I could control mana better. I opened my eyes and looked around, the place was a bit steamy and my body was full of sweat.

I stood up just to feel weak, it felt like I'd been in a workout and my muscles had no strength left. But I persevered and opened the windows.

Letting some ventilation in my room I went back and sat down on the same spot. I took a couple of mana recovery potions and drank them.

I need to fill in the new circuits that were formed or else they will relapse. I sat down and meditated more. I felt sensitive to myself and the changes occurring within.

This is why I have those nades, taking advantage of a higher-ranked individual's heightened senses would give you the higher hand in a fight.

—Swoosh.

I stood up once again. Now I feel better, it feels like I'm once again back to my prime. However, the sun from the window is gone, it took me quite a lot of time just to stabilize my body.

'Maybe I should've taken the ginseng first.'

I erased the thought from my mind, this time the Delu herb, I'm breaking through, up to a sub rank.

I ate the Delu herb and since there is a lot of it I drank some water to push it down my throat letting out an audible gulp.

—gulp

"Ah… —Argh!"

I didn't expect the herb to immediately take effect, I sat down and started meditating, a white hue emanating from my body as it also surrounded me.

It started pulsing in sync with my beating heart. I concentrated on my mana flow and focused on meditation, not long after the hue around me pulsed harder and like a sonic boom, the wave of mana surged within me.

"huff… huff.. "

Thankfully I already consumed Lunar herb, and the mana that surged within me settled peacefully. But it was too peaceful. Even if someone ranked up they will feel extreme pain and a bit of fatigue.

But I only felt a slight pain and not fatigue. Did I find a new method of breaking through? A smile etched on my face.

This way when I meet Dimitri I will teach him this method so he could rank up, so when his time for tragedy happens he wouldn't die.

I was about to take the ginseng but then my stomach growled, it was aggressive. I felt like I could eat a buffet all to myself.

I stood up and I was weak. Checking the time it was already midnight. I was considering taking a potion instead of eating but that probably would hurt me.

So I decided to wear a hoodie and went out to buy three buckets of fried chicken from a take-out. I devoured those chickens man, they were delicious.

Of course, to balance the meal I ate some fruit salad.

After that, I delayed consuming the ginseng until three in the morning. I might not go to the academy by tomorrow so I messaged Senna and Qian Xin.

Sitting back in the same place, I took the ginseng.

"Hoo… here goes nothing"

I placed the ginseng in my mouth, chewed it a few times then swallowed it with water.

Inhaling and exhaling I immediately went to meditate. I need to properly ingest the ginseng so I focused.

My body was in turmoil once the ginseng settled in my stomach. With my focus, I made sure the raw mana that was clashing with my body settled in carefully.

I was in a lot of pain, my body felt like being torn apart, differently from the Lunar leaf. I felt like clay was being torn just to be molded again.

I don't know how much time has passed, my mind was completely focused on the ginseng thanks to the pain.

When the pain stopped and the turmoil on my body was gone I couldn't help but start panting.

"Huff… huff… "

My body was hot, and the amount of sweat filled the room, if not for the open window my room would smell horrid.

"Ugh… "

I opened the fan to further ventilate the room, the sun was already starting to rise. My panoramic view is somehow easier to look at.

It felt like the information that was annoying to read suddenly is something I agree is supposed to be there.

It felt new to me. Well, this is much better. My heightened senses though, I hope won't trouble me in the future.

I sighed and took a shower. It's time for me to rest.

…

I woke up in the dorms and opened my eyes, I felt so lazy today. But I knew damn well my schedule was full.

"Argh… "

Checking my clock at the bedside it was about 11:00 in the morning. I already told what I'm doing to Senna and Qian Xin so hopefully the teachers are told of what happened to me.

I just told them that I'm ranking up, albeit forcefully in the morning so yeah, I might not go to the academy early in the morning.

I still have some time. So I got up and had another shower, did all the necessities, and went to the academy. It probably is time for them to train.

I walked to the training center, it was full of people. Looks like I have to sweat this time.

"Oh, If it isn't Damian"

I looked towards the female voice who called me, it was Miss Yumelle Johnson, our homeroom teacher.

"Oh hi Miss"

"What happened? For you to miss a class?"

"I'm pretty sure I messaged Senna and Qian Xin about that, I ranked up"

"What rank are you now?"

"... E+"

"That's an improvement! Oh well, I won't bother you anymore, since you came here In the training grounds you will test your strength right?"

I silently nodded, I am curious how much I can endure when I fight. As of now if I use the [Finger gun formation] I'll be de-ranking myself.

Saying that to myself I looked at my Status

===============

Name: Damian Cassanova

Rank: [E+]

Affinity:[Light, Earth]

Attributes:[Metal]

---------------------------------------------

Strength: [E+]

Speed: [-D]

Dexterity: [E+]

Agility: [-D]

Stamina: [E+]

Mana pool: [E+]

Mental power: [D+]

Int: [D+]

Luck: [C+]

Charm: [E+]

_________________

«Martial Guide»

[Red Flaming Fist of the Dragon] [Star-Realm]

–The perfect art for a draconic descent.

►Dragon heart–Mana easily builds up, the healing factor is upgraded and a new body, worthy of a dragon's physique.

►Dragon breath– Cleanses one's mind And enhances the body to its limit.

►Dragon health – Remembers medicine, herbs, and pills and would boost their effect the more it is used.

►Dragon body– Every martial art would be mixed with the user's martial prowess. Making the user's fist invincible. [Martial arts absorbed: Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Jujutsu, grappling, Capoeira, Kali, and Star Killing Fist]

«Skills»

[{Unique}Tier][Operating System][Passive]

–You are now virtually connected to the digital world and the real world. You have the computing power of a phone but with a burden. You easily build up fatigue.

►Mental power boost 20%

►Fatigue buildup [19/20]

►Sync with items available

[{Unique}Tier][Marksman Diary][Passive]

–Any weapon that belongs to a ranged category will be familiar to use no matter how difficult it is. Referenced to the gun of the west you are much more accurate at noon and your bullets will be unlimited in a minute.

►Its High Noon─ Every enemy target would be a headshot with 100% true damage and the number of bullets needed will be infinite.

┍ Can only be used at noon and is only active till 12:01

┝ Bullet penetration will be true damage

┕ Bullet speed is boosted by 200%

►Quickdraw─ Stance-oriented technique, identifies the enemy and with a quick shot of a gun, targets will be shot.

►On sight– When activated the user's time comprehension is boosted by 200% making things around the user slower.

•When not in use the user will have a 360° sight, tremendous focus, see-through and high resolution of far objects.

►Memories of a Marksman─ The nature of this skill can be passed down to successors, and the successors could add a perk relating to their strengths and weaknesses.

[{Unique}Tier][Coherent Mindset][Passive]

–User's thoughts would be clear as a still ocean, the user's thought process is hard to sway. Due to this skill, Illusions would barely work on you, your five senses work better than normal at all times.

[{D}Arsenal][Active]

–Storage space for Guns, throwables, potions, ammo, and Melee weapons.

►Items stored [1,813/20,000]

–guns: 11

–throwables: 200

–potions: 400

–Ammo: 1200

–Melee: 2

[{-D} Survivor's token][Passive]

–every time the user was able to survive a deadly situation a token of luck would be given

► Luck tokens [17][½ of a rank up would be added][Total Rank= (C+{E-})]

«Bloodline»

[Temporary][Zenite Mana Enmity][Ability]

–The moment mana belongs or is identical to Zenites you will feel empowered at the cost of rationality.

•Magic Power boost 25%

•Physique stats boosted by 30%

[???]

===

Yeah, I ranked up, some of my statuses even ranked up twice which is good for me.

With that I went to the gravity pod, inside I turned the gravity to 4x the usual as always. Right now it feels like I'm dealing with 2x gravity.

It didn't feel as hard as it used to. Calisthenics is a breeze too. If this is how much strength was given when ranking up then I don't understand how I managed to go against Jin.

That man was a [-B] ranked guy. The only damage I suffered was the time he punched my gut…. And destroyed an organ. Well, the high-grade potion managed to heal that but still, I just recognized how much danger I was in.

I sighed, continuing my training.

…

Training till I was satisfied I used Medium grade potions to recover my weak body.

I let the energy recover on its own, I can't keep using that, or else it'll lose effect, and also I might get addicted.

Eating food is one way to gain my energy so I ordered tons of wings. Chicken wings.

After eating I went back to the dorms and wore a specific set of clothes. I then looked at the mask.

"Time for another set of troubles"

Carrying a briefcase I walked towards the location that was sent to me, by Anna of course.

It's the location of the Bounty association. It's like a guild but it's run by the government. There are lists of Villains and people on a board that people could take on.

As soon as the establishment appeared in my sight I wore the mask and wore another set of clothes before going into the establishment.

"Good afternoon, may I see your ID card?"

I grabbed my card out and showed it to the guard who stopped me at the entrance, seeing my card he didn't stop me anymore and let me in.

The moment I walked in after an automatic sliding door opened cold air from the air conditioner hit me.

The first to meet my eyes is the counter with a receptionist behind it. Walking towards the receptionist I asked.

"I'm new here"

"Oh… uhm" why is she startled? "d-do you want a guide?"

"No, I just want to know where the posters are placed"

"Oh, then it would be the second floor where we place the posters."

"thank you"

The establishment is quite large so I guess the second floor is not prohibited, that's good to know.

Walking around the first floor I get the gist of it. It's a whole waiting floor. Walking up the escalator I was met with a hall full of people.

And there are some digital boards on the walls with QR codes per poster. So it's digitized huh.

There is like an ATM box on the sides of the digital boards. I checked them and you need your bounty Hunter card to access it. Once accessed it displayed numbers and categories.

'OS, Sync'

[Synchronizing]

—ding!

A screen only available to me appeared. Now I can see the people who are hunted, approved by the government. It lists some corrupt government officials, criminals, and Villains.

"All dead huh"

There was never a dead or alive, just dead. They want all of these people dead.

'OS go and compile all the hunted in Ceath. And only in Ceath.'

[Understood]

"Who's this punk?"

A raspy voice was heard behind me, looking back I hoped it wasn't directed at me but alas I was wrong.

"What are you looking at huh?"

I looked at the man before me, I think he was trying to intimidate me but sorry to tell you this, I've always gone against someone stronger than me, so doing that to me is nothing.

"What? Scared that you can't talk? Why are you even here" he chuckled "This place is to kill people, kid, K. I. L. L"

"Your breath stinks"

I waved in front of me as if a smoke blurred my vision, clearly a sign of disrespect, and then walked off, I don't want to deal with this.

But of course, it seemed that the man wouldn't let me go that easily, why must I be confronted now of all times?

"You Bastard, do you think you can ignore me? Do you even know who I am!?"

"You sound like you smoke 3 packs of cigarettes I just hope you have enough money for the hospital fees"

"Wha–"

I just left by running. I don't want trouble. Well I mean some idiot would want that but I'll just keep running he isn't my priority.

I already have the OS connected to the device. I already have all the necessary preparation.

I can start hunting by today. Since I only have a month, work and work I swear to god.

'Os, Have all the hunted in Ceath, have them organized from the nearest to farthest to the center of the city'

The screen filled with images of posters appeared before me. The details are within the posters all I have to do is expand by tapping on them.

"hmm…"

Most of the hunted are members of the Red monkeys. I let out a sigh. I don't want to be entangled in another mafia fight but fuck it.

I need to clean Ceath.

Kapitel 46: Bounty Hunter. 1

Stapelfreischaltung von Kapiteln

Kapitel 46: Bounty Hunter. 1

Stapelfreischaltung von Kapiteln

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Anzeigeoptionen

Kapitel-Kommentare

Kommentare zu Absätzen