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Chapter 472 [The Beginning of Defeat] and the Messenger Soon to Arrive in the Town

A cold male voice could be heard coming from outside the door.

Luo Yi's smile froze instantly.

[Were additional personnel assigned to this mission?]

[But why didn't he contact us? And how did he manage to fool my senses and warnings?]

One second he was all set and confident.

I sat on a somewhat loose wooden stool that occasionally creaked and swayed.

He was wearing headphones as he reviewed the game.

All I felt was the presence of this [Second-Tier Legendary] bionic body.

Once again, a strange emotion called fear was secreted.

He instinctively reached down.

The gun at his waist seemed to respond to its owner's will, instantly liquefying into a silver fluid.

It climbed up to the right arm.

Then it silently covered the metacarpals and knuckles, filling the gaps between the fingernails.

It eventually coalesced into a right hand emitting an unusual light.
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Looking at his right hand, which was coated with a layer of silver light.

Luo Yi felt more confident.

After doing all this, he finally put on a different face.

They followed closely to the door.

He gave a reply that was neither humble nor arrogant.

"May I ask who you are?"
"And why are you here at this time, which could lead to misunderstandings?"

[Based on collected sound data, perception data, and calculations from the [Martial God Database].]

The unknown target is located 30cm directly opposite the door.

The Martial God's decision is as follows.

[Slowly open the door, then...]

As he spoke, Luo Yi carefully pulled out the pin.

Slowly pull open the old wooden door, which was making strange noises due to the rust on its metal hinges.

The man's face outside the door had not yet been seen.

Luo Yi's unusually humble words filled the air.

"Please wait a moment."

【Bionic Martial Arts - Soaring Dragon】
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The words have not yet fallen.

Luo Yi swung his right hand out fiercely.

As his right arm traced a somewhat blurry gray-silver trail in space.

A somewhat strange phantom also materialized behind Luo Yi.

It was a mechanical skeleton filled with rotting flesh.

It exudes a strange aura.

Chilling.

Just one glance was enough to feel that my body and soul were tainted with an indelible filth.

The only word to describe it is "strange".

'Turbid Dragon'.

As the dragon shadow appearing behind Luo Yi became more and more solid.

It fully and concretely depicts the 'turbid dragon' opening its giant mechanical maw.

It tried to let out a roar.

The bizarre scene of parts and rotting flesh constantly falling from its mouth.

As soon as Luo Yi threw the punch, several streaks of gray-black mold instantly sprouted from the somewhat dilapidated wooden door beside him.

A faint whisper, seemingly nonexistent, brought a sense of "mental pollution."

It also seeped into every inch of air.

It spread quietly in the surrounding area.

In an instant, it transformed into several invisible chains of filth, weaving together a large net.

They quickly gathered together.

We'll have to catch them like turtles in a jar.

As Luo Yi raised his head, a fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he tried to see the newcomer's face.

My heart is filled with an indescribable confidence.

Even a third-tier reincarnator cannot escape this attack.

However, the next moment, his gaze rose.

Luo Yi's pupils suddenly contracted.

"……what?"

That invisible and colorless net of filth was completely empty!
There was no one outside the door, and no screams came from outside.

Instead, an extremely slight yet unusually cold sensation was emerging from behind.

[Warning: A target is appearing behind you.]

No spatial disturbance detected

"It's quite impressive that you can use this move now."

"It can be considered one of the best in the [Starry Sky Martial Arts Enhancement System]."

"Although there is some difference between him and Gu Qi, who is not a 'Chen' like me."

"But if it's an ordinary 'seed player,' they probably no match for you."

It was a very unfamiliar male voice.

With a restrained smile.

I was so close to him, it felt like I was whispering behind his neck.
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[This is a reincarnator whose strength far surpasses that of ordinary people, just like mine, but who has already completed several missions in Rank 2 worlds.]

[They are the kind of people who are recruited into the team in advance and trained as either a deputy or a member.]

[The best of the best among the seeded players!]

Upon realizing this, Luo Yi felt a chill run down his spine!

He turned around instinctively.

A man wearing a dark gray coat, with his hands behind his back, was standing in the shadows behind him, where there had been no one before.

The man and the shadows blended seamlessly together.

It was as if the other person had been there from the very beginning.

The other person's face can be described as handsome.

That's clearly an overstatement.

But he had very well-proportioned features and a hint of arrogance in his eyes.

It has already adorned him with a bewitching and bizarre quality.

It possesses a peculiar charm that makes people keep their distance yet want to look back.

Looking at Luo Yi, who turned his head and assumed a starting stance.

The man made no attempt to fight.

Instead, he calmly gave his name.

"Chen Qi".

"Accumulated merit points shall not be less than 700 points."

"The Chen before your name is the Chen who hired you."

"It's also a form of insurance."

After their names and identities were revealed.

Chen Qi then fell silent.

The whole person felt as if they were sitting in a teahouse.

Enjoying afternoon tea at a leisurely pace.

Like a leisurely person enjoying a carefree life.

It has become a forgotten existence.
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But when Luo Yi met those eyes that held a hint of a smile...

Dark eyes that give the impression of unfathomable depth.

The man's shadow was glimpsed, standing out starkly against the surrounding light and shadow.

It seems to exhibit a self-regulating behavior within the space.

Knowing that unless they used their full strength, they probably wouldn't be able to defeat their opponent.

A deep resentment surfaced in his heart.

In a life-or-death struggle, victory is not out of the question.

However, after making the judgment that "it is best to avoid direct confrontation for now to lower his guard,"...

He bent down reluctantly.

He fell to his knees with a plop.

"I'm attacking you indiscriminately."

Chen Qi waved his hand.

"Look up, and don't say anything unnecessary."

"A useless performance that tries to lower my guard is unnecessary."

I will give equal respect to the strong.

“You and I are not in a superior-subordinate relationship, but rather collaborators in the same camp with the same goals.”

Looking at Luo Yi, whose body was frozen in place.

Chen Qi stroked his chin and added a sentence.

"Your strength is not that simple."

"I have a feeling that I'll need to use all my strength to win a fight against you."

"But there is no grudge between us that requires us to fight each other."

"I gave up my identity as an 'ordinary reincarnator' who suffered a crushing defeat in my first dungeon run, and proactively revealed my true identity to find you, all for one thing."

Hearing Chen Qi's words.

Luo Yi suddenly raised his head and stood up.

The humility that had previously graced his face had vanished.

His entire aura also surged.

He looked at Chen Qi.

Anticipating the words that will come out of the other person's mouth.

However, all he received was a nonsensical sentence that left him completely baffled.

"Gu Qi isn't here. Our mission has temporarily changed to [kill a messenger who will arrive in the town in the future]."

"It would be best to kill him before he reaches the town."

"In order for the plan to continue."

Looking at Luo Yi, who had a puzzled expression.

Chen Qi added another sentence.

According to the 'born monster' on the other side.

"This originates from the prophecy of that prophet."

As he spoke, Chen Qi handed over a [synchronized journal].

After Luo Yi approached, he pointed to a line of words on it and said.

"Killing the messenger who has not yet set off will help us avoid an unfavorable outcome."

"To some extent, this will reverse the tragic fate that this strangulation plan foreshadowed as the beginning of defeat."

Upon hearing Chen Qi's words...

Luo Yi's confusion deepened.

It was as if common sense had been bullied, or as if they had heard the news that fish could fly.

He began to question the orders in the journal.

"【The beginning of defeat】?"
"How can this be?

"As long as that 'monster' over there, who has a close relationship with the [Cursed Crown] and is pre-selected to join his team, makes a move."

Even that Gu Qi

Chen Qi clearly also had some doubts about this order.

But he still firmly shook his head.

"I am not sure as well.

"But according to that 'monster'..."

"The Prophet had a pleasant collaboration with him, verifying the feasibility of the 'safe zone' solution."

"There's no need to deceive him, so you need to collect the information next."

We captured the information in Chen Qi's words.

Luo Yi heard the notification in his ear: "[According to the analysis of the [Martial God Database], Chen Qi's so-called cracking of the 'safe zone'."

My mind went blank for a moment.

Then he tentatively asked a question.

"What do you mean by cracking the 'safe zone'?"

Hearing Luo Yi's inquiry.

Chen Qi's lips curled up, revealing two rows of white teeth.

"Huh? That one."

"It's just that I got some information about that 'monster' that you didn't know beforehand."

"Since you asked, I'll share it with you now."

"However, this means this mission..."

Luo Yi cursed inwardly, "What's with the arrogance?"

But he still gave the promise with a smile.

"Naturally, it was Master Chen, who had more information, who took command."

"However, I need to take care of something soon."

Chen Qi nodded in satisfaction.

"No rush, according to the prophecy of the prophet."

The messenger has not yet set off.

"It will take a few more days to arrive."

"You are free to move around freely during this time. I still need to find 'Ronghui' later!"

Then, he reassured Luo Yi.

"That's right, the town where people explored the wilderness was destroyed."

"It's related to that 'monster' over there."

Luo Yi's eyes widened.

"A small town? Destruction?"

"A town that serves as a 'safe zone'?"

Chen Qi patted Luo Yi on the shoulder.

"That's right, it's the town where the main god carried out the mission."

"Since you've accepted the payment, you're going to kill someone."

"We need to prepare a contingency plan for Gu Qi to stay in the 'safe zone' and not come out."

After saying this, Chen Qi disappeared silently into the shadows.

All that was left was this sentence.

"So no matter what you're going to do now, or who you're going to kill."

"We all need to find a way to finish it off quickly before that messenger arrives."

"'God of War'."

Luo Yi watched as Chen Qi disappeared from his sight without warning.

After recalling what he saw, he realized he had noticed a faint humanoid figure appearing behind the other person.

Hearing the notification in his ear: "[According to the analysis of the [Martial God Database], the opponent's abilities are related to the [Back Spirit] and shadows."

A ferocious smile appeared on his face.

"The ability to move using shadows?"
"Was it brought by that [spirit behind the back]?"
"What a formidable opponent! He's probably invincible in the shadows!"

He shook his head.

A sense of unease began to creep into my heart.

"He is almost invincible in the shadows, the prophet who makes prophecies."

"Gu Qi, who is known as the Flame Light".

"Using some unknown means, they successfully destroyed a town's 'innate monster'."

"And then there's me, the 'God of War,' and Fang Yi, whose 'martial' is quite strange."

"Is this the 'contestant' in the 'derivative world' of the Thirty-Seven Grand Prizes?"

"What a gathering of talents!"

After expressing my feelings.

Luo Yi put his headphones back on.

"But there are too many people, let's eliminate one first."

According to the analysis of the [Martial God Database], there are several misleading traps in this passage.

[There is a possibility that they intentionally used the two individuals, deliberately concealing their knife skills to create the persona of a "gunman."]

[Based on the other party's vindictive behavior and arrogant, unwilling-to-reconcile actions.]

[Fang Yi most likely intended to set a trap to kill you, and didn't connect you to the self-destruct attack, realizing that his swordsmanship had been exposed.]

"That person fabricated a lie."

"It would be perfect for Fang Yi to set a trap for me and try to confuse me."

"It's an opponent that can be dealt with quickly."

Luo Yi looked at the inky sky.

“I will fall into your trap and then kill you.”

A master swordsman disguised as a gunman.

"Fang Yi."
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Explore the town in the bay, the outpost of the garrison.

Gu Qi, wearing arm armor, put away his shield.

At the same time, she also put away the "Moore's Badge" that allowed her to enter the base.

It took me a few seconds to calm myself down and check my clothes.

I envisioned and simulated the dialogue that would follow.

And after confirming that there was no risk of his horn sticking out.

She stood in front of an office.

He raised his right hand and knocked on the door very elegantly.

"[Sheriff], I need to speak with you."

Although the burning in this house had already told her that 'light' had told her.

The [guard captain] [Moll] is inside.

Based on your own title of "Enforcer" which grants additional favorability with Order-type characters and official agency characters.

The other party won't mind my offensive behavior.

But she still knocked on the door very politely.

Her response was a series of soft footsteps.

Or perhaps it's that little dog named "Justice," which resembles a giant golden wolf.

The sound of rushing towards the door at breakneck speed.

"crunch-"

As his subordinates were subdued by "Justice".

Some old wooden doors make noise when they turn.

The question came from a man named "Moore," who was wearing a police hat and sitting behind his desk.

It was also visible in the room.

"Is something wrong?"

Gu Qi was hidden in the shadows.

Their clothing was very simple.

The man, who had only lit a single candle for light, saluted.

“I need you to make an exception and send that [Disma] as a messenger.”

"Go explore the town in the [Beast Cave] and deliver an item to me."

Mo'er raised his head.

"So what kind of compensation can you offer? Or what contribution can you make to the town?"

Gu Qi smiled.

"I will tell you some news that no one else knows."

"News about the destruction of a small town."
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A few minutes later, Disma, who had already gone to sleep, was awakened by a rapid knocking on the door.

(End of this chapter)