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Chapter 496 I Came, I Changed

A corner of the town, within the guild.

Fang Yi finished writing this sentence.

Put down the pen in his hand.

Staring at this picture because of his several conversations with Miss Gu Qi.

The journal is already covered with words.

Looking forward to the next moment.

The information about the man who called himself 'Wu Zhong' appeared on this piece of paper.

Since Miss Gu Qi is aware of this person's existence.

They were referred to as enemies with differing stances.

Then the other party's identity can be confirmed.

The other side is most likely trying to intercept and kill Disma's men who are acting as messengers.

It's preventing me from getting the goods.

Aside from that unknown Stand user, there are likely other enemies who could threaten his life.

However, in their encounters, the opponent didn't suffer any significant losses.

And considering that the three-dimensional attributes are at least 35 points.

The other party is clearly not ordinary or simple.

The kind of "seed player" who can crush the "veteran reincarnators" who can take the lead in most missions.

It is not a being that is stronger.
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Fang Yi recalled his conversation with Miss Chen Shu before entering the mission.

He immediately realized that it was the man who had called himself 'Wu Zhong' earlier.

It is an enemy that I need to take seriously.

After all, even someone like Miss Gu Qi...

I've spent several worlds struggling at Rank 2.

Their strength far surpasses that of most 'seed players'.

She was able to assume the role of Chen Shu, a wealthy woman of extraordinary status and broad knowledge, whom countless people wanted to serve.

The 'expert' who will become the 'second-in-command' of their future squad.

Both sides indicated that the other party was someone they were not confident of winning against.

Fang Yi naturally wanted to play it safe.

Treat this enemy with caution.

Let's first gather some information about the other party from Miss Gu Qi.
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After all, it's common knowledge that among those who care deeply about you...

Aside from partners and family members, who are commonplace.

There are also enemies and competitors.

To some extent, because of vested interests.

These enemies and competitors may care about you even more than your loved ones.

I wish I knew exactly how many meals you ate today and what you ate.

Record when you urinate or defecate.

And as Miss Chen Shu's enemy and biggest rival, her [second-in-command].

Wu Zhong.

Miss Gu Qi must have some information about the other party.

Based on my experience communicating with Miss Gu Qi.

This kind of information usually appears within five seconds.

However, after silently counting to ten in my mind...

But a line of words appeared on this piece of paper.
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Mr. 'I am very strong'.

Although saying these words at this time might seem somewhat disheartening.

It might also make you a little angry.

But I think it's still necessary for me to tell you this information.

Regarding this transaction involving the delivery of the [strange item].

You need to prepare for the worst-case scenario: a delay in receiving the goods.

Because, if the person who intercepted the messenger was Wu Zhong.

Your friend, Disma.

There is probably no chance of survival.

In other words, you most likely won't see him, who is theoretically supposed to arrive in town in four days.

They also couldn't obtain that [rare item] that greatly enhances alchemy.

I'm so sorry, maybe I shouldn't have -
The words that had appeared on the journal page stopped.

No new writing has appeared yet.

The ink marks are only caused by the pen tip touching the paper for a long time without sliding, and are spreading out.

Fang Yi looked at the ink dot in the blank space on the paper.

Looking at the blank areas where the words and phrases that should have appeared.

I already understand what the other person wants to write.

It's simply a matter of the die being cast and a grave mistake being made.

Those things, better than nothing, are used to comfort oneself.

But in reality, it was all pointless and just empty pleasantries.

It was as if there had already been a considerable estrangement between them, as if a wall of their hearts separated them when they faced each other in conversation.

Those things that you just want to say.

It would then stab the other person until they were covered in blood.

Therefore, it felt like a fishbone stuck in his throat, firmly lodged in his chest.

They absolutely cannot spit it out on each other.

These are words that can only be kept in one's own heart.
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Fang Yi shook his head upon realizing this.

I recalled the other party's decisive and efficient style.

And the other party's attitude towards work.

I am aware of that Miss Gu Qi.

At this moment, he became unusually hesitant and weak.

This was the first time he had met this woman he had never met before.

I have gained new insights.

Surprisingly, she has a sense of shame and empathy.

At this point, I write down some commonplace, pretty words.

Express your apology and offer compensation.

It is a more 'adult', more rational, more realistic and efficient approach.

At the same time, from the perspective of a businessman whose purpose is to make a profit.

Shame and pity are also the least needed emotions.

It is also a 'weakness' and 'shortcoming' that is easily exploited by others.

At the same time, as a merchant, as a reincarnator, and as the team's [second-in-command].

Expressing this emotion will cause the other party to hesitate.

It is clearly somewhat 'unqualified' and somewhat 'inefficient'.

This type of person exists in some 'realistic' stories.

[They probably won't be able to be the final winner.]

Fang Yi, sitting in a corner of the guild, put down his notebook.

He raised his head.

He glanced at her from not far away, where she was secretly watching him.

He was clearly somewhat worried about his Miss Kanroji.

Hearing that through the [relics], he is currently learning [drug making] under Ms. Heidi's guidance at the [sanatorium].

She muttered to herself, "That Heidi's mask smells really bad."

He walked past the mercenaries in the guild who kept glancing at him and whispering amongst themselves.

I finally managed to get my hands on the device, which is currently under repair.

The next cycle of "Soul Repair" has not yet arrived for "California Purification".

And that card called "Protagonist," which is becoming increasingly bright.

Looking at the two items that Disma had given him.

Fang Yi added this sentence in his heart.

But I don't dislike people like that.

He picked up his pen.

I wrote this line in my journal.
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An apology gift can be prepared.

But there's no need to apologize.

Tell him the information and offer any assistance you can.

I will spend the four days leading up to this battle searching for ways to become stronger.

Accumulate more 'hands'.

Develop a solution to his problem -
The man's words were not yet finished.

The handwriting on the paper became somewhat messy due to the effort to write quickly.
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Mr. 'I am very strong'.

I must remind you of something.

You are someone who has just been promoted to Rank 2.

A reincarnator who has broken free from some of the 'constraints'.

You will be facing someone who is Rank 2 and has completed many missions.

She has powerful backing, no less than that of the young lady.

You've entered the [Derivative World] where, more than once, the lady can provide you with 'free' assistance and unlock substantial profits.

You can use the [trading network] to find skills that better suit your needs.

The accumulation is extremely alarming.

The reincarnator possesses countless unknown trump cards and skills.
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Before Fang Yi could react.

It seemed they were afraid Fang Yi would do something irrational.

The handwriting on the journal became increasingly messy and unrestrained.

The delicate and neat handwriting that Miss Gu Qi used to write was completely gone.

Fang Yi could only vaguely discern the meaning of the characters on it.

This is a message about the man named Wu Zhong.
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Meanwhile, I have information about him here. Besides being skilled in boxing and fighting, and enjoying hand-to-hand combat, he also...

The only exception was that the other party had purchased many skill scrolls in various martial arts styles.

All tasks have been completed.

All the reincarnators who witnessed his actions are dead.

The message indicates that the accumulated merit points are not less than 900.

The enemies you face will most likely be empowered by powerful items from the [Merit Shop].

They likely possess items that enhance their own survival.

And items that can strip others of traits, talents, equipment, and skill bonuses.

There's even a small chance of having a "Resurrection Coin" as a way to mitigate mistakes.

Facing such a person.
Watching the ink spread as the pen tip hovered over the paper again.

Fang Yi tilted his head.

I mentally muttered a complaint.

What a wonderful, nagging woman!

Although it was well-intentioned.

But you clearly haven't witnessed my power, nor do you know the power of my [Stand].

Having used his own "stand-in," he knew how powerful this "trump card" was.

She also has no intention of giving up on the man who once fought alongside her.

Hearing Miss Kanroji whisper, "Shall we go collect the reward? I saw Captain Woyin and that Vaughn are already at the counter."

He wrote down the definitive words.
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There's no need to say anything more.

What other assistance can you provide?

I will defeat him.

Miss Gu Qi.

I've come this far through so much hard work.

They trained day and night.

It has become so strong.

It's precisely so that we can be there at this moment, in this setting.

It has options other than "give up".

And select this option.

Moreover, I've already said that before.

I am very strong.

Therefore, please have more faith in me.

At the same time, prepare your words of praise for my victory in advance.
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Looking at the 'help' icon that appears in my journal.

The other party's message is: "Although you are powerful, please act within your capabilities; there are indeed some things that are beyond your control."

Fang Yi wrote his last sentence.
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Why don't I just change it?
I came here to change these things.
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Then the man thought about it for a while.

Finally, he added a remark to lighten the serious atmosphere.

[Note: No reply is required to this message.]
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Another small town, a room.

Because men don't listen to advice.

Gu Qi was somewhat anxious.

The man's last message was equivalent to "Let's chat again, conversation over, don't bother me, I'm going to sleep."

The initial tension vanished instantly.

He was at a loss for words, feeling both amused and exasperated.

Looking at the man's handwriting on the paper.

The woman silently grumbled to herself, clearly dissatisfied.

[Arbitrary, stubborn, headstrong, and chauvinistic.]

[Still a bit arrogant and ignorant.]

[What a terribly awful, yet somewhat naive, man.]

But after internally ranting like that...

A rare hint of nostalgia appeared on the woman's face.

But I don't actually dislike people like that.

Such people are indispensable to those who need help.

The woman took out her pocket watch, which she had used for a long time.

Take out a cloth and wipe it.

He started talking to himself.

Ultimately, it's just like how recklessness and courage are determined and divided by their outcomes.

"If we can achieve victory."

The so-called "arbitrariness," "stubbornness," "self-will," and "male chauvinism" are all related to this.

"It should be replaced with [wise decision-making], [visionary vision], and [masculine charm]."

The woman who had just said that.

He put the pocket watch back into the lining.

I added this sentence in my heart.

"Mr. Fang Yi, please let me see how you plan to win."

With that item, I will pay a price to assist you when necessary.

Or, to fulfill my promise to you that I will definitely bring you out safe and sound.

As for the gift of victory, I'll have to wait until we meet to give it to you.

The woman, thinking this, looked at the henchmen spying on her from outside the door.

He showed signs of impatience.

"As for now, let me crush some of the rabble."

"Let's also investigate the message from that 'prophet'."

"I should start trying."

The woman put on arm armor.

He picked up the somewhat damaged mechanical shield.

Walked out of the room.
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After writing down words that left the distant Miss Gu Qi both amused and exasperated.

Fang Yi then casually folded the notebook and put it into his personal storage space.

Then, he strode towards the counter.

He looked at the Woyin counter.

Get ready to claim the reward for defeating the [Plague Giant].

His past.

It took less than half an hour to shatter the Special Grade Cursed Spirit - True Person.

I also spent two days 'forging' the sword to learn swordsmanship from scratch.

And they completed the feat of exterminating the demon in seven days.

It also took me seven days to become the "Strongest in the Empire".

Furthermore, he had the experience of becoming the victor of the Holy Grail War in four days.

Therefore, before this battle.

This is a four-day opportunity to re-enter the 'dungeon' and explore the town.

For him, who needed to defeat his opponent...

It's already more than enough.

This will also allow him to get more 'cards'.

Within four days, improve yourself, replenish your 'hand', and awaken your [Stand].

Then, win the battle!

Fang Yi made this promise.
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[Guild], next to the counter.

Woyin is meticulous and doesn't often show his emotions in front of others.

He watched as Fang Yi strode towards him.

He rarely showed a satisfied smile.

In times of low morale, nothing is more uplifting than a resounding victory.

Moreover, he also cultivated a fertile ground for profit.

I already know that the other party will collect their payment today.

He specifically moved his office area to the guild, intending to wait and see what would happen.

Finally, I saw that familiar yet 'arrogant' man had finished handling things.

Just as it was about to walk up to me from the corner.

Woyin was unwilling to wait even a few more seconds.

He took the initiative and took the first step.

He stretched out his right hand, which was unusually trembling slightly with excitement.

"Mr. Fang Yi, welcome."

"I have prepared your reward."

"But before that, please allow me to pay you some compensation and take a little of your time to spread the word to the public."

Fang Yi calmly grasped Wo Yin's calloused hand.

Listening to the mercenaries in the distance.

"What did he do?"

Whispers circulated: "Lord Woyin actually took the initiative to greet him?"

He flashed a standard smile.

"Of course, I still have that much time."

With Fang Yi's permission, Wo Yin squeezed the man's hand tightly.

Then, he turned to look at the guard beside him.

"Ring the bell to tell the mercenaries that I have something important to announce in the square."

The next moment, the town's bells rang out in a very grand manner.

It then reached the ears of every mercenary and reincarnator.

The space prompt sound also rang in Fang Yi's ears.

Your actions have triggered an unusual town event.

(End of this chapter)