Chapter 103: Special Constitution - Body of Ten Thousand Spirits from the Underworld
Moon Fiend leaned against the eaves of a building in the deepest part of the Stall District. He wasn't carrying his signature black blade, but those who knew him could still recognize his identity from his attire.
[Moon Fiend], one of the fastest-rising of the East Sector's Four Fiends. He was widely believed to be a terrifying character who actively hunted other Reincarnators in the real world.
To successfully hunt Reincarnators in the real world, one had to meet several conditions. First, you had to be exceptionally strong. Second, you needed the backing of a powerful faction to clean up your messes and keep your information from being exposed to the government. Third, you needed a terrifying intelligence network to find your targets in the first place. Any one of these was difficult to achieve, let alone all three.
Moon Fiend was already considered a [Strong - Upper] tier Reincarnator, and it was widely believed that as a swordsman, his destructive power was already approaching the [Cataclysm] tier. In the East Sector, his reputation was even greater than that of other elites like [Kai]. "Moon Fiend" was a nickname given to him by other Reincarnators, a special title for a powerhouse who was all but guaranteed to one day reach the [Titled] rank.
Of course, the Four Fiends had been in disarray recently. [Great Fiend] and [Heart Fiend] had refused a recruitment offer from a certain [Peerless] Reincarnator and were now being hunted. And after one disastrous mission, [Moon Fiend] and [Flame Fiend] had become mortal enemies, both vowing to kill the other.
The appearance of Moon Fiend in the Stall District made many of the info-brokers excited. He watched as his target, instead of hiding as he should have, stood brazenly in the center of the bazaar. He was disappointed. He turned and vanished.
Kaito, from the corner of his eye, saw the man in the green robe leave. He was very aware of the gazes on him. [White Mask], just before she had vanished, had been staring at that exact man. Even if he hadn't shown any killing intent, Kaito knew he was not a simple character.
He calmly let the info-brokers transmit his information, then walked through the stalls until he found the man whose codename was "Lee Handsome."
Ever since he had used Vincent's rum bottle to divine his real-world location, Kaito had been reflecting on his own operational security. An item that he had possessed for a long time and then traded away... there was currently only one. The [Dual Wielding Proficiency Scroll] he had traded to "Lee Handsome." It was a loose end.
"Yo! We meet again, my fellow Terror Infinity fan!"
Lee Handsome's smile was frozen on his face. He had heard the rumors about the monster who had massacred [The Fifth Element], and he had already realized it was the same person he had traded with. Now, the man himself, his vicious reputation preceding him, was at his stall. Lee Handsome knew exactly why he was here.
"That scroll? I used it right away! Look!" He materialized two revolvers and began spinning them with a flourish, proving he had indeed learned the proficiency and had successfully acquired the [Gunslinger] class.
Kaito's expression was unreadable. He just stared.
"Lee Handsome. You know, you also traded me a few things…" Kaito said, his voice light.
Lee's face went pale. It was true. He hadn't done anything special to those high-explosive grenades. It was possible they could be traced. Although they hadn't been in his possession for long, and the [Information] on them would be weak, it wasn't a zero-percent chance. Damn it, why did I have to get involved with this guy?
Lee's expression was stiff, but he forced a smile and repeatedly assured Kaito that he had no ill intentions.
Kaito, satisfied, then calmly spent 1000 Dimensional Points to buy four more sets of high-explosive grenades at a "friendship price." This scene was witnessed by many. Everyone now knew that this [Lee Handsome] must have given [Mercenary Tao] some kind of leverage.
Kaito knew that Lee was probably telling the truth, but "probably" was meaningless. And since he had already used the grenades, he had no way to counter-trace him. He needed to tie up this loose end.
He thought for a moment and finally confirmed his decision. It was time to move. In Umikaze City, while Mizuki was easy to fool, Inspector Sato was already watching him. If he kept getting entangled in these strange incidents, he would eventually be discovered. And his [Karma Reincarnator] status practically demanded that he constantly engage in slaughter for the highest possible profit.
He had made his decision.
Kaito arrived at the entrance to the white jade staircase. The two giant stone lions slowly awakened and bowed their heads to sniff him.
"A remarkable scent! An excellent tribute!"
The lions had apparently smelled the A-rank Singularity in his possession, and their attitude was even more respectful than before. This, too, was seen by the intel brokers who had followed Kaito, and it confirmed his terrifying status.
Only the [Black Butler] frowned. He had worked with "Mercenary Tao" once before. Based on the questions he'd asked, he should have been a complete newcomer. A newcomer who already has an A-rank Singularity? His mind began to spin. A rookie rising faster than even Moon Fiend… this information is... very valuable.
He knew from experience that you couldn't just sell info on a monster like this. That would only get you killed. But he could act as a... middleman. He could build a connection, make himself valuable. It was safer, and in the long run, more profitable. The [Black Butler] adjusted his monocle and waited outside the sanctum.
Kaito, meanwhile, had once again arrived in the presence of the floating, giant Goddess.
"'Giant Goddess?' I don't like that name."
She was still reading his thoughts, and, as usual, she was displeased by them. She frowned, but then her expression softened, and she floated down.
"Fine. Given the quality of the Singularity you're carrying, I will forgive your rudeness."
Although time was frozen here, Kaito didn't want to waste it. He looked at her perfect, illusory face. "Lady Goddess. I want to know if the erosion I'm suffering can be removed."
[You are inquiring about a Lineage-related issue. Searching…]
The Goddess's giant, ruby-red eyes reflected Kaito's true form—a body entwined with black, ghostly markings, his very being flooded by the Underworld.
"Tsk. You really are an unusual one, little boy. You are... very valuable."
[Special Constitution: Body of Ten Thousand Spirits from the Underworld, has been anchored.]
[Body of Ten Thousand Spirits from the Underworld (Unawakened) (S+): The Underworld irrigates the body, ten thousand spirits forge the soul. A special constitution that hides the essence of death within a living vessel, possessing both Mythical and Myriad characteristics.]
[Refinement: 1 B-rank Singularity per attempt.] (Each refinement will purify the bloodline, extract erosive impurities, and bring you closer to an awakened state.)
[Enlightenment: 1 B-rank Singularity per attempt.] (Each enlightenment will awaken new traits of the constitution, bringing you closer to an awakened state.)
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