Mike once encountered a Vampire—pale-faced, indistinguishable from a human in appearance, but emitting a putrid smell imperceptible to ordinary people. Caught off guard, Mike nearly threw up on the spot. As a result, Mike was not in the mood that night and shook off the girl who was almost within his grasp.
Having generally understood the situation, Mike said, "Mrs. Banks, regarding the commission, there are some special rules you need to hear first before making a decision."
Kettleman said, "Please tell me. Despair is almost drowning me. While waiting for news, I felt like I had lost my soul, like a walking corpse. I think if I lose Lisa, even the entire World would be meaningless to me. As long as Lisa is alive, I don't care if I sell my soul to the devil…"
Mike internally grumbled, "Don't talk nonsense! What if Mephisto really comes knocking!"
Mephisto truly exists.
At this moment, a White ball of light floated out from Kettleman.
The system generated quest information:
["Desperate Mother's Commission: Rescue Lisa, who was captured by the Vampire"]
["Commission: 100,000 U.S. dollars (after deducting fees, the system takes a 90% cut)"]
["Quest Description: Lisa, abducted by the Vampire, is in critical danger. Rescue Lisa and safely return her to her mother."]
Mike said seriously, "I insist."
Kettleman: "Alright, please speak."
"First, the fee is 100,000 U.S. dollars, paid in full upfront."
"Second, if the commission is successful, there's no extra charge. If it fails, there's no refund."
Kettleman was stunned.
When hiring a private detective or mercenary, it's usually customary to pay a deposit first, then subsequent payments based on milestones of the commission.
According to Mike's rules, what if Mike was a swindler or just perfunctory with the money?
It must be said that Mike's rules were terrible, deterring many employers. The problem was, the rules were set by the system, and Mike was also quite desperate.
Mike didn't rush her, quietly waiting for Kettleman to make a decision.
A few seconds later, Kettleman sighed, "Now, besides prayer and money, what else can I do for Lisa…? Mr. Tang, do you accept cash checks?"
Mike solemnly put away the 100,000 U.S. dollar cash check, then printed two copies of the commission contract.
They each signed their names.
Subsequently.
The White ball of light merged into Mike's glabella.
System prompt: [Soul Energy + 1].
Seeing Mrs. Banks in a daze, Mike comforted her, "So far, my commission success rate is one hundred percent. Even for the sake of my hard-earned reputation, I will give my all. Trust me, Mrs. Banks! Please prepare hot bath Water and clean change of clothes; your daughter will need them."
Mike was confident, and his confidence came from the information revealed by the system.
The system said, "Rescue Lisa, who was captured by the Vampire," which indicated two things.
First, Lisa was in the Vampire's hands.
Second, Lisa was either turned into a Vampire or being used as livestock for long-term blood extraction; in short, she was still alive.
"Vampire…"
Mike pondered, taking out a card from the system space.
["Item: nichirin blade"]
["Type: Weapon Card"]
["Cost: 5,000 U.S. dollars/hour (less than one hour counts as one hour)"]
["Note 1: A sword specifically for the Demon Slayer Corps, forged from 'Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand' and 'Scarlet Crimson Ore' which absorb Sunlight."]
["Note 2: Every cut has the taste of Sunlight."]
Momochi Zabuza was the first Possession Card Mike drew. As someone with mild OCD, Mike especially wanted to draw the Kubikiribocho.
Unfortunately, fate had other plans, and he drew the nichirin blade.
At the time, he thought it was useless.
The nichirin blade, in "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," is the Demon Slayer Corps' dedicated sword for slaying demons.
Can the nichirin blade deal with Vampires?
Mike was ninety percent sure.
"Heh heh, Fat Jerry, I have a weapon to deal with Vampires. Didn't expect that, did you?"
"Yawn!"
Fat Jerry, with girls on both arms, let out a big sneeze. "Who's thinking of me? So popular, can't help it."
In the afternoon, Old Earl and Chloe returned to the supermarket.
Chloe, carrying a small backpack, was like a happy little bunny. Until she bumped into Mike, Chloe's face stiffened, as if she remembered something, and she quickly picked up a rag and vigorously wiped the shelves.
Mike said helplessly, "If this continues, I'll start to wonder if I've done something heinous. Have you talked to Chloe? I won't drive her away unless she wants to leave."
Old Earl sighed, "Let Chloe do it. It's her way of gaining a sense of security."
Mike joked, "If I ever end up in the defendant's seat for exploiting child labor, you'll have to testify for me."
Old Earl said, "That day will never come!"
Mike's gaze briefly met Chloe's, and the little girl quickly showed a fawning smile, wiping even harder.
"Forget it, let's take it slow." Mike felt a lump in his throat.
"Take it slow."
Old Earl softly echoed.
Late night.
Blood Thorns was an underground nightclub in Brooklyn, remotely located, with its exterior walls covered in dazzling graffiti.
There were two guards at the main entrance, and a few thugs were smoking in the corner.
The guards were human, the thugs were Vampires.
Mike took out Roronoa Zoro's Possession Card.
"Use card."
Possession Cards have a hidden characteristic: after releasing possession, the character's special abilities disappear, but combat experience partially settles on the user. So, even after releasing the Possession Card, Mike was an experienced warrior.
This was one of the reasons Mike chose Roronoa Zoro.
Another reason: Observation Haki made it easy to find people.
"Private establishment, no admittance." A burly man reached out to stop Mike.
Mike pulled out a small roll of banknotes and slipped them into the guard's hand.
Feeling the thickness of the banknotes, the guard was quite satisfied, a smile appearing on his stern face, gesturing for Mike to go inside.
A car was parked at a street corner not far away. Coulson held Night Vision binoculars, only lowering them after Mike entered Blood Thorns. In the passenger seat was a voluptuous, charming, wine-red-haired beauty.
However, Coulson did not look sideways, as if the beauty was Medusa, not to be looked at directly.
Mike was Coulson's observation and tracking target. After Kettleman came to them, Coulson investigated and found that Lisa's disappearance involved Vampires.
Vampires, both as a whole and individually, completely overpowered the likes of the Big Foot Gang.
Coulson decided to stay and observe. This time, he brought a fully armed Agent team, ready to rescue Mike at any time.
As for the beauty beside him…
Coulson said exasperatedly, "Natasha, are you very idle?"
Natasha, also known as Black Widow, said self-righteously, "Yes, very idle."
After speaking, she laughed and continued, "I heard you found a good New Police Officer, so I wanted to take a look."
Coulson said, "He's good, but probably not easy to deal with."
Natasha said, "If he were easy to deal with, it wouldn't be interesting."
Coulson rolled his eyes at her, thinking, 'Do you think everyone likes to seek abuse like you guys?'
Five minutes later.
Natasha said, "Do you need me to go in first and check the situation? The enemy is a Vampire; one careless mistake and it's over."
Coulson hesitated, "Wait a little longer, he's a bit special."
"Special?"
"Hmm."
[PS: Chloe's prototype is Klar, who was once a Celestial Dragon slave in One Piece.]