Feeling the imminent threat from above, Mikita finally experienced the taste of fear.
She had been through numerous battles but never felt so powerless. Her formidable Devil Fruit abilities were completely ineffective.
It was as if her opponent knew her every move, understanding not only her combat style but also the intricacies of the Kilo-Kilo Fruit.
Facing such a dire situation, the usually proud Miss Valentine began to think about retreating.
As a Devil Fruit user, relying on her powers in battle was natural. Now that her abilities were rendered useless, the fight’s outcome seemed inevitable.
Compared to the 80 million Berries reward, she valued her life more.
Just as she was about to flee the castle, Mikita suddenly felt a sharp pain, as if someone had struck her from behind.
【Your mental attack dealt 34 points of damage to Mikita】
Investing a full 12 points of mental power, Fang Bo dealt a significant amount of damage.
Since his mental attribute surpassed 20 points, the power of his mental attacks had skyrocketed.
Fang Bo realized this was similar to the strength attribute.
With 10 points of strength, using 30% of his power had a certain effect.
With 20 points of strength, 30% would have a much greater impact.
With his attributes at this level, his mental power’s potency was finally realized.
Using the gas jets for acceleration, Fang Bo crashed into the indecisive Miss Valentine, pressing his Black Star against her chest and repeatedly pulling the trigger.
A waste who relied solely on her Devil Fruit, when her abilities were neutralized, her combat effectiveness was inferior to many of the Black Cat crew.
“W-wait a moment.” Feeling the intense pain in her abdomen, Mikita’s composure shattered.
She didn’t want to die.
She was so beautiful and had many things left to experience. She couldn’t just die here.
She lost the will to fight, trying to buy time by pretending to negotiate, hoping to escape when her opponent let down his guard.
But she didn’t expect the man before her to show no mercy. When he ran out of bullets, he drew his sword.
Seeing this, Mikita screamed, “You can’t kill me! I’m a chief officer of Baroque Works! Kill me, and you’ll be hunted by the organization for life!”
Hmm?
Even now, she dares to threaten me?!
Fang Bo smirked coldly, thrusting his sword into her abdomen without hesitation.
“A relentless hunt? Sounds like it could trigger a hidden mission.”
【You have killed Mikita】
【Baroque Works’ reputation decreased by 200 points, now hostile】
【You received a purple story chest】
Seeing the purple chest appear over the corpse, Fang Bo’s smile widened.
Alabasta was a great place, full of potential story missions, but unfortunately, he couldn’t explore it this time.
Using a rope to descend to the lower floor, Fang Bo found a quiet spot to open the purple chest.
【You are opening a purple story chest】
【You received 110 story points】
【You received Mikita’s parasol】
【You received two exquisite pastries】
The parasol was an off-hand item that reduced fall damage and blocked directional attacks.
It was a nice piece of equipment, but with his maneuver gear, he couldn’t use it.
Each pastry restored 40 health points, which would help replenish his scarce healing items.
The loot was decent but didn’t significantly enhance his power, leaving him slightly disappointed.
“Looks like story chests aren’t always full of good stuff,” Fang Bo sighed, hoping for a Devil Fruit. Even if he didn’t use it, selling it would bring a substantial reward.
How is the fight over there going?
Returning to the upper floor, Fang Bo saw the battle had ended.
Seeing Ryuno’s displeased expression, he guessed she hadn’t managed to capture the enemy.
Taking a deep breath, the onmyoji spoke angrily, “That guy used his explosive ability to escape.”
“That’s unfortunate,” Fang Bo mused, then told her about Miss Valentine’s threat.
Hearing about a potential hunt, Ryuno wasn’t worried; she looked excited.
This story world could be extremely profitable if a few more assassins came.
Clearly, she didn’t understand Baroque Works’ full capabilities, which included many powerful assassins with unpredictable methods.
Provoking them could lead to encounters with Grand Line-level threats.
But Fang Bo couldn’t say this outright, so he watched as his temporary ally grew more excited.
Clapping her hands happily, Ryuno headed toward the bedchamber doors. “Let’s go meet the castle’s owner.”
Fang Bo’s expression changed as she touched the door, pulling her aside quickly.
A heavy gunshot rang out, blasting the thick doors into pieces.
Initially, they thought Mr. 5 had returned, but peeking cautiously, they realized it was the castle owner.
“Don’t, don’t come closer.” He trembled, clearly a weakling, but the source of his confidence was the exquisite flintlock in his hands.
The flintlock gleamed like a shooting star in the night, mysterious and striking. Its cold barrel reflected light like a mirror.
The gun’s unique silver luster tells stories of past glories and legends, and its intricate engravings showcase masterful craftsmanship.
It was a symbol of power, a harbinger of death. When the trigger was pulled, it unleashed bullets with unstoppable force, destroying anything in its path.
At first sight, Fang Bo was captivated by the weapon. Unfortunately, it belonged to a story character, and killing the castle owner wouldn’t guarantee it would drop.
The next part was simple. The war was effectively over when Paul held his sword to the owner’s neck.
【Side mission: Kingdom’s Treasure (completed)】
【You received 180 story points】
【You received Basic Shooting LV4 scroll】
Fang Bo used the scroll immediately, boosting his basic abilities.
The rewards were decent, but he felt they
Need to match the mission’s difficulty.
The castle had nearly two thousand guards. Normally, how many reincarnations would it take to complete such a mission?
Not to mention, they encountered the formidable Baroque Works agents.
After the battle, both pirate crews suffered heavy losses. They gained a lot of gold and treasures, but the reincarnators didn’t get significant benefits.
His dissatisfaction lingered until Ryuno showed him her mission rewards.
Seeing the familiar silver flintlock, Fang Bo’s breathing quickened.
Name: Dragoon
Rarity: Epic
Type: Weapon
Attack: 10-14
Max Ammo: 1
Durability: 50/50
Attribute Boost: Perception +3, Mental +1
Usage Requirement: Perception 12, Strength 6
Equipment Effects: Auto Reload, Ammo Specialist
Origin: One Piece
Equipment Evaluation: Utilize its special bullets, and no enemy will stand in your way.
Auto Reload (Passive Skill): Generates one bullet every ten seconds.
Ammo Specialist (Active Skill): Consumes 2 points of mental power to grant a bullet special properties.
Special Bullet Types: Lightning Bullet, Poison Bullet, Fire Bullet, Ice Bullet, Holy Light Bullet, Armor-Piercing Bullet.
An epic single-handed flintlock, perfect for a mental route gunslinger like Fang Bo. It seemed tailor-made for him.
With this, he wouldn’t have to rely solely on mental attacks anymore.
Each special bullet had tremendous power, adjusting diverse combat scenarios to the enemy’s characteristics.
The gun’s base attack power was impressive, severely injuring less durable enemies with one shot.
Seeing his eagerness, Ryuno spoke calmly, “I don’t need a gun. If you offer a fair price, I can sell it to you.”
Her emphasis on “price” was clear. She wasn’t going to be ripped off.
She had spent considerable effort on pre-mission tasks, accumulating substantial time and resources.
Equivalent to a sequence of missions, she finally obtained the impressive Dragoon. Unfortunately, it wasn’t suitable for her.
If the price was right, she didn’t mind selling it to her temporary ally, indirectly enhancing the team’s strength.
Fang Bo showed her “Morgan’s Longsword,” setting it to display mode.
It was a rare-quality weapon, one tier below Dragoon. To the right buyer, it could fetch a good price.
Ryuno examined it carefully, then shook her head. “Not enough.”
Gunslinger reincarnators were plentiful, meaning Dragoon had a broad market. Its value far exceeded a rare weapon.
Next, Fang Bo offered the small parasol he had just obtained. It fit Ryuno’s aesthetic and had the useful ability to block ranged attacks, making it an ideal off-hand item for her.
However, Ryuno still shook her head, indicating the value wasn’t enough.
Looking at Dragoon’s attributes, Fang Bo realized that with its special bullets, he could deal over 30 points of damage per shot.
What did this mean?
The battle-hardened Captain Morgan could be severely wounded with just a few shots, potentially defeated without a scratch in a one-on-one fight.
After some thought, Fang Bo brought out seven heavy armor-piercing rounds. “These are powerful, each worth at least 60-70 story points.”
He was offering an additional 500 story points worth of items.
Clearing out his unused items for a suitable weapon was a great deal.
Under his hopeful gaze, Ryuno finally spoke.
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