Chapter 581: Touching the Energy Extreme Value
For the Reincarnator group, there is no such thing as a so-called genius setting. Because there is an overly high randomness, anyone could die at any time in a deployment mission, and anyone could unexpectedly obtain powerful abilities and items.
Therefore, in the Infinite Dimensional Space, basically after every certain period of time, new "tide-riders" will appear.
Before Mercenary Tao's rise, didn't the four of them—Great Demon, Heart Demon, Moon Demon, and Flame Demon—also have a period of glory? And even earlier, the reputation of that [Bloom to the End] in the North District was so great that her legends were everywhere in the shantytown of the East District.
After Mercenary Tao's rapid rise, this phenomenon naturally wouldn't cease.
There are still a large number of Reincarnators emerging. Basically, after every deployment world, a few names will appear in the shantytown.
There are newly risen fierce people like [A'Zi], and there are also types like [Show] who were favored by High-tier Reincarnators early on and are now truly displaying a powerful presence.
And the [Mad King], is the one with the most flourishing reputation after Mercenary Tao.
The time this guy entered the Space was probably far earlier than Mercenary Tao, only that he hadn't made any big commotion before. In the intelligence the Black Butler found, the earliest appearance of this codename was roughly two months ago.
In terms of a Reincarnator's survival cycle, this is already quite early.
Someone in the East District's shantytown peddled news that in a certain derivative world of [K], a lucky person codenamed [Mad King] successfully obtained the [Dresden Slate] and suspectedly obtained a special royal authority.
This news spread in a small range, its intelligence value not considered high.
Even more so, because the news of [Illusion Sword] seizing a card and appearing in Binhai, Dongxia appeared at that time, it was quickly drowned out in intelligence trading.
At that time, the [Mad King] didn't attract more attention.
After that, it was the deeds of the Reincarnator codenamed Mercenary Tao rapidly rising, counter-slashing high-ranking Reincarnators all the way, and directly defeating the Flame Demon.
During this period, there was no news of the [Mad King].
Until recently, rumors in the Space said multiple teams were defeated by the [Mad King], and the High-tier Reincarnators in the teams were taken away.
Only then did the [Mad King]'s reputation gradually grow. Accompanied by the dissolution of multiple Third Ladder mid-sized teams like [Mottled Light Color], he thoroughly entered the field of vision of High-tier Reincarnators and information brokers.
Everyone realized that the [Mad King] had also grown up when no one was paying attention, and had begun to display a powerful threat.
The royal authority of the [K] world is accompanied by intense negative effects, and purely in terms of destructive power, it isn't considered how powerful.
Therefore, among all kinds of diverse strengthenings, this kind of strengthening is the most unpopular of the unpopular.
The Black Butler originally didn't believe that kind of royal authority could be powerful to what extent. But hearing what Orange said at this time, that the remnant of the [Chaos Sage], the highly reputed [Red Dust], had actually also fallen into the other party's hands.
He immediately realized the threat of the [Mad King] exceeded expectations.
Adhering to professional spirit, he immediately chose to stop this trade. The reason given was... it's not cost-effective.
At this time, Lee Cheong-ja, who coincidentally entered the Space, also heard the Black Butler's words. The corners of her mouth hooked up, seemingly wanting to reveal a mocking smile, but she was stunned for a moment, realizing that expression was too similar to Mercenary Tao's.
She then re-assumed an expressionless posture and snorted coldly.
"Black Butler, an information broker should just do an information broker's job. Don't interfere with his judgment."
Whether Lee Cheong-ja admits it or not, because of a period of getting along and that physical and mental torture, she actually understands Kaito Shirogane's logic of doing things better than anyone else.
Kaito Shirogane's logic is completely different from that of normal people who "seek advantages and avoid disadvantages."
In the eyes of ordinary people, making an enemy of a powerful and bizarre Reincarnator like the Mad King for a one-time consumable item like the Blood Bodhi is not worth it.
But in the eyes of a madman like Kaito Shirogane, this trade not only allows him to get a Blood Bodhi for free, but also allows him to find a sufficiently weighty prey. That's simply too cost-effective!
Even... Lee Cheong-ja condescendingly scrutinized Orange, who had a timid gaze. Subsequently, as expected, she heard Kaito Shirogane open his mouth to raise the price.
"How about this, Miss Orange, I can accept your request."
"I will kill that guy and rescue Red Dust. Of course, you also heard the Black Butler's words. In this trade, I am taking a loss."
Sizzle~
As Kaito Shirogane spoke words like "taking a loss," blue-white electric light unconsciously flowed in the space. The orange-haired woman's eyes subconsciously followed those electric lights wandering around. Her mind was already very uneasy, and she could only nod subconsciously.
"As compensation, after Red Dust is rescued, he needs to give me two extra Blood Bodhis, or items of equivalent value."
"I think a trade like this should be a very reasonable price. You... shouldn't refuse, right?"
The corners of Lee Cheong-ja's mouth finally curved up. That touch of palpitation and joy from predicting Mercenary Tao's action even offset the stinging pain in her nerves caused by silently slandering the other party as a "madman" in her heart just now.
Relying on her extremely tall stature, she gave a rather condescending look at the Black Butler, who completely couldn't figure out Kaito Shirogane's thoughts, turned around, pulled the handle, and entered the public space.
Now, with the help of the agency, she could also obtain some extra resources. Moreover, Mercenary Tao promised she could extract a portion of the consumption from it.
Lee Cheong-ja felt an urgency that others couldn't understand. She hated that feeling of being so weak that she was abandoned.
Orange was just a newbie. She was saved by Red Dust in the real world. Facing this dangerous world, she only wanted Red Dust to be saved. At this time, she completely couldn't think about Your Excellency Mercenary Tao's true intentions.
She nodded repeatedly.
"It's okay, no problem, just do as you said. I can sign a contract with you..."
After signing the contract with the other party, Kaito Shirogane gladly accepted this trade.
After Orange left, the Black Butler remained puzzled.
"You are now already standing at the top of Reincarnators. You only need to wait quietly for the next Title Contention Tournament to begin, and you will be a top-tier Reincarnator of the next cycle. There's not even no chance for the [Crown of the Supreme]. Why provoke strong enemies at a time like this..."
"That Mad King highly likely obtained any kind of royal authority that doesn't exist within the original work. I also cannot obtain any intelligence regarding his abilities right now. If you fight rashly..."
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
Accompanied by the clicking of the tongue, the Black Butler was stopped by Mercenary Tao wagging his finger.
Subsequently, he watched as Mercenary Tao, right in front of him, directly swallowed that Blood Bodhi. Intense red fluctuations erupted from within the other party's body.
In an instant, Mercenary Tao lifted off the ground. Intense energy continuously dissipated from within his skin, only falling back to calm after a long while.
"The top of Reincarnators?"
"Hahahaha..."
The Black Butler looked at the laughing Mercenary Tao in puzzlement. Then he watched Mercenary Tao step towards him step by step. A terrifying sense of oppression made him subconsciously retreat.
That intense momentum and presence confirmed to the Black Butler that the current Mercenary Tao was indeed already the most powerful type of Reincarnator, but the other party seemed like he would never be satisfied.
"Does that kind of thing really exist, the top of Reincarnators... Black Butler, have you been reading too many novels?"
"Can a Reincarnator who hasn't even climbed a few steps of the Stairway also be called the top?!"
"Weak, too weak. All Reincarnators now... are too weak."
Kaito Shirogane waved his hand, having no interest in explaining to a guy lacking talent like the Black Butler.
Including himself, including those Supreme Beings, the current Reincarnators are still far from reaching the so-called powerful realm.
In various mission worlds, there are plenty of existences capable of defeating or even torturing them to death.
Stopping at the current level before one's eyes is more than just being short-sighted; it is simply extremely stupid!
Reincarnators live towards death. There is no end, no top.
[You used Item · Blood Bodhi]
[Energy · Qi increased by 9 points. Current: ?]
[Your Energy · Qi has touched the extreme value. Please accept the Limit-Breaking Mission at the Tier Management Office]
(End of Chapter)
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