Chapter 489: Single-Digit Members of the Throne of Reality and Illusion
[Title · Savior of Evil Men]
[Type: Special, Synthesized]
[Title Tier: Third Tier]
[Description: Evil is the original nature. The world... is mine!]
[Title Effect: Upon equipping, you will default to obtaining Revered-level reputation in the Order Faction in any world where order remains. When reputation increases, you obtain double the effect. The Reputation Shop is opened by default]
[Title Ability · Essential Evil (Passive) (Priority: Medium): Any attack belonging to the Neutral or Good factions of the Order Side will suffer up to a 45% weakening]
[Title Ability · Despairing Salvation (Passive/Active) (Priority: High): The collapse value of the world's order will passively increase the overall attributes of the Savior of Evil Men. When the collapse value exceeds the limit and the order completely collapses, the Despairing Salvation mode can be activated. At this time, the Reincarnator will receive bonuses from the Will of the World and the Counter Force, and all attributes and abilities will be significantly enhanced]
The silver-white stream of information before Kaito Shirogane's eyes disappeared. He had returned to the Tier Management Office. The energetic Rider Girl, having returned to her petite form, clapped her hands lightly.
"You did it!"
Her voice, tone, and emotions were completely different from when she grew larger. That perhaps wasn't just a morphological change of altering power. Kaito guessed it was perhaps more like temporarily calling upon her future self to descend. Of course, it was also possible that this petite Rider Girl right now was a projection of the past.
Kaito nodded, his expression calm. After all, this Deathmatch Mission wasn't considered difficult for him. Even against the last guy, he easily killed him without even revealing his trump cards.
His current combat power had far exceeded the limits of ordinary [Strong] tier Reincarnators.
Before entering, Kaito had actually also learned that because the death rate of Deathmatch Missions was too high, the number of Reincarnators willing to accept and enter them nowadays was no longer many.
Among those few people, probably only that last magic-side Reincarnator reached the level of Li Qingzi, Balrog, and the others back then.
Kaito saw clearly the abilities of this [Savior of Evil Men] title. Besides passively obtaining reputation in almost the entire Order Faction, the title's effects were all combat-oriented.
He looked at his own panel. Probably because he was in the Space, he currently wasn't receiving the ability bonus of [Despairing Salvation], and the Collapse Value item also showed as unavailable.
He could only wait until he returned to the real world to see how much attribute bonus he could get in a world whose order was about to begin collapsing because it was stirred up by Reincarnators.
As for the first ability, [Essential Evil], it was very practical. It belonged to an extremely versatile damage-exemption ability and could be considered to fill a shortcoming in Kaito's current abilities.
His regeneration ability and immortality were not bad, but his defense, before obtaining Heaven's Tyrant Blood, couldn't be considered strong at all. He was often subjected to limb destruction by powerful enemies.
With the effect of this Essential Evil title, at least including plot characters, the attacks of a considerable number of people against him would be greatly discounted.
Kaito then looked at the materials sold by the Rider Girl here. The highest quality was only Rare, and there were no characteristics that caught his eye.
He prepared that if he hadn't obtained more suitable characteristics before the next mission started, he would just cast the [Nurarihyon's Core] first.
Kaito walked out of the Tier Management Office. His eyes moved, instantly noticing a person leaning against the outer wall of the Tier Management Office. This person wore a robe with a white background and black edges. Chopped black hair covered half of his face. His figure was thin, and a black-scabbard tachi hung at his waist.
"So it's you. It seems Ahn Jun-hyeon didn't die unjustly."
This person turned around, his light purple pupils scrutinizing Kaito. The white robe was open, and Kaito saw the black numbers [098] on it.
This signature attire, and the rule of liking to use number designations to identify one's own strength, let people know at a glance that the other party came from one of the top gatherings in the Infinite Dimensional Space, the [Throne of Reality and Illusion].
Kaito nodded slightly, as if savoring an aftertaste. That Scarlet Drop Card also appeared in his hand.
"So his name is Ahn Jun-hyeon. He was indeed a not-bad guy."
He shook the Scarlet Drop Card twice and said:
"Do you want to buy his Drop Card back?"
The newcomer's light purple pupils contracted, and his expression turned cold. He felt Mercenary Tao was probably mocking and ridiculing him, and snorted coldly.
"Don't think killing a guy ranked in the hundreds means anything. Hmph."
After saying that, the newcomer turned and left, leaving Kaito frowning.
He had a deep impression of the behavior of those people from [Knight & Rider] who wanted very much to exchange for their companion's relics. Therefore, seeing someone come to him immediately after he killed a Reincarnator, he thought it was the same behavior.
He didn't expect the other party to be so angry.
Tsk, the human heart is hard to fathom.
Kaito returned to his stall. [Ghost Daoist] didn't seem to have completed his modification yet.
While browsing the quotes he received, he scrutinized that Scarlet Drop Card shining with golden luster. This was his first time using the Cleaner Authority and successfully designating a Reincarnator as a Purge Target, killing the opponent and obtaining a Cleaner Scarlet Drop Card.
This person possessed the strengthening of the [Op-Op Fruit]. This was an extremely versatile ability, invaluable.
Seeing this Devil Fruit, Kaito took out the [Paramecia Devil Fruit · Heart-Fire Fruit] that had been kept in his backpack. This Devil Fruit gave him a very strange feeling.
Obviously not considered a very powerful Devil Fruit, but because it came from that peculiar treasure, appearing along with it were the [Black Sword · Dragon Slayer], infused with Armament Haki and cursed by Guts, and the severed arm left by the powerful Black King · Luffy.
Even having left that One Piece world, Kaito still couldn't figure out the connection between these few items at this time.
But because of the specialness of the [Black King Association] and the existence of the God of the Abyss's causality power, Kaito neither rashly ate this Devil Fruit nor sold it.
While pondering, a group of people had already come to the front of the stall. Probably because it was rare to see Kaito sitting at the stall himself, the newcomer also frowned and thought for a moment before actively speaking.
"Mercenary Tao, Black Butler sent out intelligence saying you possess the technology to mass-produce super-technological weapons and equipment. Can you let me see what kind of technology it is?"
Kaito's drifting eyes woke up from his thoughts. Seeing the newcomer, he raised his eyebrows. His red, weird face making this movement made people even more uncomfortable.
"Ha, Song Xian~"
Kaito's tone rose. Song Xian, a typical idealist who could sacrifice everything for his country and nation, very rarely dealt with a "madman" like Mercenary Tao.
Kaito recalled that less than two months ago, when he saw Song Xian, he was still in the guise of a well-behaved student, while Song Xian played the role of an experienced detective.
At this moment, the two were still face to face, but their identities and attitudes had undergone tremendous changes.
Kaito was like a fish in water in this chaotic Space, and had begun to stir up storms in the real world. But Song Xian seemed much more exhausted. Even in the Space, his expression was as if he always bore a heavy burden of a thousand jun.
[Tian Jie] frowned. He disliked Mercenary Tao's teasing look, nor did he support Song Xian dealing with this kind of person. Everyone knew that right now, Mercenary Tao held a fragment of the [Death Note] bestowed by His Eminence [Life of Dead Silence].
Song Xian's real name had long been exposed, and his face was easy to look up. Contacting this kind of person was extremely dangerous.
But Song Xian merely revealed a bitter smile and continued to speak:
"Mercenary Tao, a guy like you probably wouldn't care about the identity of the transaction partner or what the other party wants that equipment for, right?"
Kaito naturally nodded. Subsequently, he raised his right hand, and the information of several pieces of equipment was already displayed.
[You displayed items: Gantz Suit, Gantz X-Gun, Gantz H-Gun]
Seeing that it was these items from the Gantz world, Song Xian's heart stirred. This kind of item was indeed also very powerful for ordinary people. Not to mention equipping them to those special soldiers of the Azure Dragon Branch; properly coordinated, they could completely annihilate some Reincarnators of the [Rank] or even [Strong] tier.
"Black Butler said technology. Could you..."
Kaito nodded, then displayed the special creation he held.
[You displayed Special Creation: Gantz]
The joy on Song Xian's face was hard to conceal.
"I think we can reach a deal, a not-so-small deal!"
Black Butler also teleported over at this time. Seeing that Mercenary Tao and Song Xian had already met, he was worried that the two wouldn't get along and wanted to act as a go-between, but only saw Mercenary Tao nodding gladly.
"Coincidentally, I also have some things I hope you can give me."
Tian Jie and the others had all heard of Mercenary Tao's fierce reputation. This person had already been listed as a high-risk observation target by Eastern Xia and forbidden from entering Eastern Xia's borders.
But no one could be sure if a guy like Mercenary Tao would have some hidden ability to evade detection by perception and prophecy-type abilities.
Kaito subsequently sent a special request to Song Xian through Space communication. Seeing it, Song Xian frowned tightly.
"I cannot make the decision on this kind of thing."
Kaito, however, waved his hand.
"Then go find someone who can make the decision and apply. You know they will agree, right..."
Song Xian looked at Mercenary Tao's undisguised teasing smile and didn't refute. Once the situation in the real world truly deteriorated, he knew the person in charge of the South Heaven Gate Project would definitely agree to this kind of request.
Or rather, having that so-called [Paradise] appear in Southeast Asia was a good thing for Eastern Xia. It could make more Reincarnators choose to go to the Paradise instead of Eastern Xia.
On the other side, in a huge illusory space, blue sky and white clouds drifted. The entire space exceeded hundreds of square kilometers, so large it completely didn't look like the public space of a gathering.
The man with the number [098] on his chest swayed slightly. The death of another old friend put him in a bad mood.
"Yo, Number Ninety-Eight, why the long face?"
A crisp voice sounded. A young girl with dark green long hair tied in twin tails was sitting on the eaves of a black-and-white building, dangling her feet.
She wore a high-collared uniform with a white background and black edges, her chest open, revealing a shirt of a not-very-matching color inside. On it, the number [03] seemed to be written crookedly with ink.
The man ranked 98th in the Silver Cluster, [Mo Qingzhu], looked up. Seeing the newcomer, he first instinctively frowned, then respectfully lowered his head.
"Captain [Crusch]... It's that one of our members was killed in a Deathmatch Mission."
"Oh, really? What's the number?"
The young girl didn't care at all about Ahn Jun-hyeon's death, merely casually asking for the number. Hearing it was a member ranked after a hundred, there was no more to say.
Mo Qingzhu took two steps out, suddenly turned back, and actively said:
"Captain, will the Emerald Battle Group continue to try to recruit Mercenary Tao?"
"How about I go in the real world to..."
Mo Qingzhu pressed the Zanpakuto at his waist. The blade let out a soft ringing sound, as if responding to his agitated soul.
"Ha... haha, hahahaha..."
The young girl clutched her stomach and laughed loudly, rolling on the eaves, pressing the black tiles until they creaked. It took her a long while to recover.
She stood up and took a step. Like a frame-dropping animation, she instantly appeared in front of Mo Qingzhu, pressing one hand on Mo Qingzhu's Zanpakuto.
Woo~
The Zanpakuto seemed to let out a wail.
Mo Qingzhu subconsciously used Shunpo to retreat. The young girl just stood in place, her eyes looking unbridledly at this useless team member of hers.
"Don't say these words that make me laugh anymore, Number Ninety-Eight. You completely don't realize the gap between you and those guys who truly have aptitude."
She looked up at Mo Qingzhu.
"The truly essential gap can be seen at a glance..."
Boom!
Mo Qingzhu only felt the world turn dark green in an instant. Viscous Reiatsu almost liquefied, enveloping the entire sky.
Huff~ Huff...
He didn't know how much time had passed. Mo Qingzhu panted heavily. Unlike the public space, the gathering space had a higher degree of freedom. Although direct combat was impossible, one could feel the other party's power more clearly.
Recalling the terrifying Reiatsu of the young girl calling herself Crusch, Mo Qingzhu's expression was dejected.
Mercenary Tao... is he a guy of that level...
A single-digit member...
(End of Chapter)
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