The next morning, the settlement for the mission’s first phase arrived promptly.
【Main Mission: Career Path (Completed)】
【You received 120 storyline points】
【You received a Basic Naval Combat Skill Scroll】
Basic Naval Combat: Improves your combat abilities on deck.
Like the Titan world, completing the main mission awarded storyline points and an item. This time, he received a Basic Naval Combat Skill Scroll.
Fang Bo felt somewhat powerless whenever he fought on deck unless he used his 3D maneuver gear, limiting him to stationary shooting. Learning basic naval combat skills significantly reduced the sensation of swaying by 80%. If he could level this skill, his combat prowess on the ship might surpass his land capabilities.
Thinking of skill upgrades, he instinctively checked his current storyline points.
Storyline Points: 1165
Compared to the Titan world, the rewards were significantly more abundant this time, but so were the dangers he encountered.
In the Reincarnation Space, gains always match risks. There was no such thing as getting benefits without doing the work.
If there was, you should be wary.
After a few minutes of waiting, likely for the other reincarnators’ settlements, the second phase of the main mission was released.
【Main Mission: Bounty (Activated)】
【Mission Brief: Increase your bounty and prove your strength to East Blue.】
【Mission Requirement: Achieve a minimum bounty of one million within fifteen days.】
【Warning: You must not leave the East Blue area!】
【Warning: Killing civilians may lead to unknown consequences!】
【Warning: Your bounty is directly linked to the level of navy pursuit!】
Familiar with the triple warning, Fang Bo knew this mission would be challenging to survive.
Yes, he said survive, not complete, because that morning’s newspaper had already arrived at the Black Cat Pirates.
Due to his recent activities, the core members’ bounties had increased to varying degrees.
Captain Kuro’s bounty increased by 2 million.
Hypnotist Zango’s bounty increased by 1 million.
Everyone else’s bounty had also increased somewhat, and Fang Bo received his first bounty from the navy.
It was an image of him using his 3D maneuver gear, clearly showing his disguised cold face with a brief bounty statement below.
Jason the Brutal, third in command of the Black Cat Pirates, cruelly murdered Captain Morgan of the 153rd Branch and initiated multiple sea raids. His initial bounty is 5 million Berries, dead or alive.
“Boss, congratulations.” Paul was excited; what pirate didn’t want their name to be feared?
Fang Bo was equally excited. He had already met the one million bounty requirement; he just needed to increase it further.
To achieve his goal of upgrading his five attributes, he needed to maximise his mission evaluation, prioritising attributes from hidden tasks if available.
For other reincarnators, triggering hidden missions was a matter of luck. However, for Fang Bo, as long as the main mission allowed and his strength was sufficient, he could trigger as many as he wanted.
For instance, at this moment, all the Black Cat Pirates’ officers were summoned to the captain’s office, where Kuro announced his retirement.
“Oh no, Captain, we can’t do without you,” Sam feigned concern, but his barely contained glee was evident.
With the captain gone, only Vice-Captain Zango was qualified to take over, leaving the vice-captain position open for contention.
Sam and the fat Buji had similar thoughts, oblivious to the future of the Black Cat Pirates.
Without their strongest force, would they still be the feared Black Cats of East Blue?
Vice-Captain Zango was worried about this, while Fang Bo considered the newly released hidden mission.
【Reincarnator No. 14552 triggered hidden mission, Kuro’s Retirement.】
【Mission Requirement: Help Kuro escape the navy’s bounty.】
【Warning: Enemy faction reincarnators have intervened in this mission!】
Kuro would undoubtedly take action himself, making the task seem straightforward. But the key challenge would be the enemy faction’s reincarnation.
“This means the space believes those guys can balance the power difference.”
Realising this, Fang Bo felt a bit heavy-hearted.
Judging by their overall strength in the storyline world, no single reincarnator could match Kuro, meaning the enemy faction must have multiple members or belong to a fixed team.
The image of the youth with the mechanical glove silently appeared in his mind.
Honestly, Fang Bo didn’t want to face that group. Elite teams nurtured by large organisations surely held unknown trump cards, vastly stronger than the likes of Old Cat.
But worry wouldn’t change anything. Fang Bo needed to find a way to defeat the enemy.
“Perhaps I can leverage some special powers,” he thought, looking at Vice-Captain Zango.
Through detailed understanding, hypnosis might be more useful than imagined, potentially offering unexpected results.
This naval battle would be the best opportunity to test his hypothesis.
On the horizon, a large warship was slowly approaching.
“Lieutenant Commander, we’ve spotted the target.”
Morgan snapped to attention, his gaze lingering on the pink-haired girl beside him.
This girl was impressive, convincing their superior to take action personally. Who knew what price she paid?
Staring at her curvy figure, Morgan’s smile turned subtle.
“Finally found them?” Rippa slammed the table, decisively ordering, “Notify everyone, prepare for battle.”
His decisive demeanour was a stark contrast to his previous cowardice. No one knew what had changed in him.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Sound Nest squad gathered in the ship’s cabin.
“Owl, this mission depends on you,” said Randy, the team’s main tank, whose formidable defence was key to their victories.
The “Owl” he referred to was the cold gunman cleaning his sniper rifle. His attacks were exceptionally powerful and critical for naval battles.
Hunting local bosses required his lethal output, making him the mission’s linchpin.
However, the team’s true core was still Orson, leaning against the bed.
Their primary goal was obtaining the “Silent Steps” skill scroll from a storyline character.
According to information from “above,” Silent Steps could merge with Orson’s existing skills to create a top-tier B-level movement skill.
Even in a second-difficulty world, that would be an excellent skill, enabling Orson to dominate first-difficulty worlds.
Looking at the silent captain, the gunman coldly warned, “Don’t get too optimistic. The tool’s effect has a time limit.”
“Relax,” Randy laughed, hugging his tower shield, “We’ll finish the target before the Lieutenant Commander wakes up. He’ll forgive us when he gets promoted.”
The idea was good, but the gunman habitually doused it with cold water, “Don’t forget, there’s a reincarnator on the Braku too.”
“You mean that Jason the Brutal?”
Recalling briefly, Randy shrugged, his expression filled with undisguised contempt: ” I never heard of him. He’s probably a lucky newbie.”
Hearing this, Orson’s eyes snapped open, his fiery gaze silencing Randy.
“Luck?” Orson scolded, “You think luck put him on our level?”
“But their storyline force is stronger…”
Randy’s stubbornness was met with Orson’s icy glare, prompting Orson to leave the room.
He had no patience for a fool.
After this storyline, Orson would request a team change or kick this idiot out.
Sensing the tension, a boy eating buns whispered, “Randy, don’t forget we’re on a large warship with overwhelming numbers and Lieutenant Commander Rippa on our side.”
This implies that the storyline force gap wasn’t as big as imagined, requiring caution against the unknown reincarnation.
Faced with the facts, Randy was speechless. He didn’t want to upset the boy, their healer and his survival guarantee in crises.
“Okay, my bad. I’ll apologize to the captain.”
A man can bend and stretch. Randy wouldn’t let personal emotions affect the battle.
Survival was paramount. Despite his resentment, he knew the Sound Nest squad shouldn’t revolve around one person.
But facing higher-ups’ choices, Randy could only endure, fearing cross-world hunts if he left the team.
Seeing him relent, the boy smiled shyly, “I knew Randy would understand.”
The boy’s sunny smile eased Randy’s mood.
“You kid…”
Boom!
An explosion disrupted all their plans.
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