[Bonus Chapter]
Matthew Atkinson
Oxford, United Kingdom
Soon, only three people remained in the office.
They were Matthew, Professor Holland, and the principal.
"Matthew, I have seen your information."
The principal asked, "You've fused with the Kryptonian Bloodline Card, right?"
"Yes." Matthew nodded.
The principal clearly knew how Matthew obtained his Kryptonian Bloodline Card and immediately said with a smile.
"Kryptonian Bloodline Cards are extremely rare, and the rule about the abilities in the Holy Land is that the rarer the ability, the stronger it is. Therefore, I believe that the Kryptonian Bloodline Card must have something extraordinary about it, and it shouldn't be just a useless ability as people think."
"So, don't be discouraged, maybe you are the one who will uncover the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline!"
Matthew: "..."
He didn't expect that the principal would start by comforting him.
Matthew was at a loss for words in response to such words of comfort.
What would the principal think if he knew that Matthew "figured out" the secret of the Kryptonian Bloodline a long time ago!
Seeing that Matthew remained silent, the principal smiled and said, "Just now I asked Natalie Russell what the secret was to getting an SSS-grade mission rating in the Supernatural Realm, and she said it was all because of you."
"Because of me?" Matthew was taken aback.
He almost thought Natalie had sold him out. Almost…
But then he thought about it again and realized it was impossible.
He believed Natalie would never do something.
"Yes," the principal said with a smile. "Natalie said that you have an exceptionally sharp mind and keen insight. When faced with danger, you are always able to remain calm and make quick, advantageous judgments. It was precisely because of your correct advice that your team was able to create miracles in the Supernatural Realm!"
Okay… So Natalie was praising him like this behind his back?
The girl has gone astray, too! She actually started conning people.
But he liked it!
"Does Nat really say that?" Matthew immediately replied modestly, "Actually, my mind isn't that sharp."
With his strength, he could just charge straight at anything inside the Supernatural Realm.
What was the point of having a sharp mind as long as his fist could solve the problem?
"No need to be modest, I trust Natalie's judgment."
The principal said with a smile, then his expression turned serious.
"Matthew, are you aware of the bounty posts on the dark web?"
Matthew nodded. "I am aware."
The principal's face was grave as he said, "Some people can't stand to see us doing well. They're afraid that an unprecedentedly strong person will emerge in our United Kingdom and affect them... So, they're trying to use such underhanded methods to stifle a genius!"
After a pause, the principal's gaze suddenly turned to Matthew, and his expression became extremely solemn.
"Matthew, I have an important task for you!"
Matthew was taken aback, then immediately said, "Please speak!"
He made no promises because he didn't know which task the principal would assign him.
"It concerns the safety of student Russell!"
The principal said, "The university will definitely provide the greatest protection within the campus, leaving no opportunity for those people to take advantage. However, I am worried that those people will send their freshmen to cause trouble in the Supernatural Realm."
"Since Natalie trusts your judgment so much, her safety in the Supernatural Realm is now in your hands. I hope you can guide her away from danger in the Supernatural Realm!"
Actually, many influential higher-ups have contacted the principal of the University of Oxford, asked him to do his best to protect Natalie Russell's safety without affecting her supernatural realm grades!
Natalie Russell's appearance gave many higher-ups hope.
If Natalie Russell continued to maintain these record-breaking achievements, she might be able to break free of humanity's shackles, become a god among mankind, and save the world!
This possibility was minimal. But even if there was a little possibility, they had to try!
Of course, the principal should keep these things to himself. There was no need to tell Matthew.
It involved top-secret government information so that he couldn't say.
"Please rest assured, Principal!"
Matthew immediately assured him, "In the Supernatural Realm, I will definitely do everything in my power to protect Natalie's safety!"
He didn't even need the principal to give him any tasks. He would definitely protect Natalie in the Supernatural Realm.
After all, she was his future wife!
"Good!"
The principal was very satisfied with Matthew's attitude, then took a box from the drawer and handed it to Matthew.
"This is my personal sponsorship for you."
Upon hearing this, Matthew looked curious. "Principal, what is this?"
The principal smiled and said the item's name: "Armament Haki Skill Scroll!"
Upon hearing the name, Matthew immediately showed a look of surprise.
Even Professor Holland, who had been sitting on the sofa, was shocked and couldn't help but stand up.
That was Armament Haki!
Among the supernatural items produced in the Supernatural Realm, Haki Skills were among the highest-priced items.
They were far more precious than many supernatural opportunities that arise in the holy land!
More than forty years ago, at a supernatural auction, a Skill Scroll of Armament Haki appeared and sold for a sky-high price of 500 million US dollars!
But that was forty years ago.
Now, even probably 5 billion wouldn't be enough to buy it!
Because Armament Haki was a rare and powerful skill, if someone obtained it, they would likely use it themselves and not sell it.
Furthermore, Armament Haki was the nemesis of all Devil Fruit ability users!
Users of Logia-type Devil Fruits, once they reached the point where they could transform into elements, would become invincible and immune to all conventional physical attacks.
Only Armament Haki Skill users could deal with such a powerful opponent!
Just this would be enough to prove the preciousness of Armament Haki.
In the Supernatural Realm, the only supernatural items more precious than Armament Haki were probably Conqueror's Haki Skill Scroll and some other special abilities.
...
"Principal, this is far too valuable..."
When he saw Armament Haki, Matthew was, to be honest, incredibly tempted.
The "Fist Impact" skill he had acquired could be upgraded to "Galaxy Impact" after he learned Armament Haki!
Armament Haki was the ability he needed most right now.
That was why he said it was valuable, but didn't directly refuse.
The principal was a cunning old fox, and naturally, he could see what Matthew wanted.
This was normal! Who wouldn't want something this good?
Matthew didn't just take it without any politeness. He even declined a little, which showed he was a pretty good kid.
"I already have this skill, so it's not valuable to me."
The principal waved his hand, then a kind smile appeared on his face. "I'm giving it to you in the hope that you can use it to make good use of the attribute points you've received to protect Natalie Russell's safety in the supernatural realm."
Upon hearing this, Matthew no longer feigned refusal.
He solemnly accepted the box and said, "As long as I am alive, no one can threaten Natalie in the Supernatural Realm!"
That statement was made with great confidence.
And he certainly had the confidence to back it up.
Those powerful experts couldn't return to the supernatural realm's lower layers.
And among the supernatural individuals of the same generation, Matthew's strength was already at an overwhelming level!
Matthew opened the box in front of the principal.
Inside was another parchment scroll, which looked very old.
He picked up the parchment scroll, and a message immediately popped into his left eye.
[Supernatural item detected.]
[Skill: Armament Haki!]
[Armament Haki: One of the three types of Haki. When used, it hardens the skin, temporarily strengthening the body and increasing defense and attack power. It is effective against Devil Fruit users and intangible, elementalized enemies. Each level of Armament Haki provides a different level boost.
[Note: Using Armament Haki will consume stamina.]
[Note: Please do not use Armament Haki to cover up unusual body parts...]
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Ch.77: Upgradeable Skills and Galaxy Impact
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