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Chapter 45 : The Endless Spring
“Keok!”
The Lizardman, caught in my grasp, let out a rough breath.
It wasn't a pleasant sound.
The cold breath hitting my wrist felt like I was touching the smooth skin of an amphibian.
Shhhk!
Web n̊ о v е̌ l Ѐń uma
Even with his vitals caught, the creature didn't give up the fight.
It was more of a programmed conditional reflex than his own will.
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The tail that had been supporting him on the ground stood up straight and shot towards me like a beam of light.
The Lizardman narrowed his glowing eyes.
Was he smiling?
This wasn't the situation for that.
Е n̆ u m̀а̄ . і_d̂
“This was the most annoying thing anyway.”
Thwack!
“...!”
As I lightly grabbed the tip of his tail, the Lizardman gasped.
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It was a close-quarters fight I had aimed for from the beginning.
If he was cornered, his tail would move, and if the trajectory was limited, I could see through it with the hawk's vision.
Ѐ nü m̃а̄
Kk-deuk!
The enhanced strength, when I applied force, crushed the solid metal tail.
The tail thrashed as if letting out a death cry, but it was useless.
My body, having accepted all of the hawk's abilities, had transformed like a beast's.
And the sharp talons of a hawk never miss their prey.
“Mon-ster-like...!”
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“That’s not for you to say.”
Was that something a guy who modified his body into a machine by imitating an animal should say to others?
Dismissing it, I placed his face in my grasp.
My bent nails pierced his scale armor and stabbed his soft flesh.
“Any last words?”
“...Save, me.”
Wе ḃn̆ о̄ v̀ё l Ē ǹu mа
“Begging for your life is so cliché.”
I was not a fool who would regret leaving a loose end.
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As I put strength into the hand holding his face, the creature hurriedly continued.
“I remember, now. The special agents of the city government. I know you guys have special, abilities.”
“...?”
The Lizardman started spouting incomprehensible nonsense.
Е̄ ṅ û ḿ â . id
‘Special agents of the city government.’
They were beings who were only rumored about in FP.
As a kind of Easter egg, unlike the Lizardman, their actual existence was never revealed.
In fact, I had never met them while playing the game.
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The only point of contact was hearing rumors from NPCs about where and how they had been active.
‘He mistook me for one of them...’
W̃ ё b̈ň оvӗ l̇ Е̇n ũ m̌ а̀
My unique ability seemed to have made him mistaken.
‘I should remember this.’
In this world that had become a reality, not a game, the special agents of the city government were not ghosts.
Just as the Lizardman had mistaken me, a mere gang boss, for a target, I might come into contact with them in an unexpectedly trivial matter.
I wouldn't do anything to hold a grudge, but I never knew.
The requests of a contract killer were so whimsical that I could face them in a hostile position.
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Every little piece of information like this was important.
It was better to be able to devise a countermeasure based on the specks of dust collected one by one than a blank white paper.
“I have, information that will tempt you. I will cooperate.”
“What information? Spit it out.”
“War. Assassination. Anything more than this...”
The Lizardman’s skin turned blue.
Ѐn u m а.
The red glint stayed on my hand, as if asking me to release the hand that was choking him.
‘War and assassination.’
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They were big keywords for a mere gang boss to mention.
Among the belligerent users, there were even claims that the final content of FP was a war between cities.
It was an event that had a huge ripple effect on the worldview.
For a war to break out so early in the game meant the worst.
Wе.b̆ n̂ō v̇ е̊ľ Е̊nǔ ṁӓ
All the plans I had made could be ruined.
And the possibility of a war breaking out so early was...
“Unfortunately, I already know that information.”
I was already aware of it.
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Kwa-deuk!
As I put strength into my grasp, a fountain of blood spurted out with an unpleasant sensation, as if kneading mud.
W.e̊b.ṅ о̃v̀ еl Е̃ nu m̂ а̄
Soon, the red glint flickered and then went out completely.
[Synchronization is released!]
“Hoo.”
The Guardian Falcon’s life force that had been circulating throughout my body returned to the tattoo.
The body that had been transformed into that of a beast returned to that of a human, and a deep sense of exhaustion pressed down on my entire body.
‘The physical consumption is a bit severe.’
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Perhaps because it was an ability exerted by my body, the direct consumption of physical strength was large.
As much as the effect was excellent, it was not an ability that could be used for a long time.
It was a finishing move that should only be used in a decisive battle.
“I-is it over?”
Sylvester’s employees, who had been hiding in a corner, cautiously approached.
The employee who spoke even let out a shriek when the Lizardman’s corpse collapsed.
Е̂ nŭ m̆ā.ї ḋ
“As long as the outside doesn’t collapse, it’ll be safe here.”
“Haha, that’s a relief. You’ve worked hard.”
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The employee swept his chest and then sat down in front of me with a thud.
What was he doing?
When I stared at him blankly, he explained.
“Ah, there’s a story that the Lizardman’s body sells well. The modified body parts are high-quality items and there’s a lot of demand...”
W ѐb n̊о́ v̂е ľ E ǹ u.m а̀
No wonder the gaze that was examining the corpse was so greedy.
I snorted.
“You’re not asking me to hand over the spoils I worked hard to get for free, are you?”
“Hey, of course not.”
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The answer was cool, but the reluctance was dripping.
The sweat dripping from his shiny forehead was filled with disappointment.
Е̊ ṅ um а̌ .і̊ d
He must have been thinking of taking it without me noticing if I hadn't said anything.
Anyway, these guys were also crazy enough that their demotion was a matter of course.
‘Dissection is not my specialty.’
The problem was dismantling the parts.
Handing over the corpse whole would be difficult to manage and I wouldn't get a good price for it.
Should I get my hands dirty?
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‘I should just hand it over to the city government.’
The easiest way was to receive the bounty.
He was the boss of a gang that had reigned in the undeveloped district for a long time.
It was a matter of course that there would be a bounty on him.
“The outside must be almost over too.”
The size of the noise that was reaching my ears was going past its peak and was subsiding.
Ӗń u m а̌
It meant that the balance had tipped to one side.
Even a rotten fish is still a fish, and Percival’s skills were more than enough to find the initiative in a fifty-fifty fight.
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I didn't even need to lend a hand.
After about an hour, the battle was decided.
The annihilation of the Race Lizard gang.
It was a great victory.
Е n̈ ūm a. ї d́
***
“If we meet again next time, I’ll be sure to serve you well.”
“Don’t say such terrible things. Let’s not make a reason to meet again.”
I refuse to work with you again on the same request.
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There were few times when a colleague was helpful in the requests I took on, but the Python mercenary group was ranked among the worst.
At my direct rebuke, Percival cleared his throat and changed the atmosphere.
Wе̄ bńоv̄ěľ Е̌ n ů ma
“Ahem, I didn’t say anything I didn’t mean.”
“That’s what you would say.”
The damage the Python mercenary group had suffered was great.
Half of the available personnel were dead or scheduled to retire due to serious injuries.
A single request had caused the mercenary group to stagger for a while.
But the Python mercenary group’s unique operating method did not count this as a loss.
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Since they didn't put effort into raising each and every member, they were a workforce that could be replenished at any time.
Rather, the money they would receive from the success of the request would more than make up for it.
Even I was at a point where I no longer had to worry about getting a house… It was natural for Percival to be overjoyed.
“Anyway, please don’t look at it too badly. I’ll really treat you next time.”
Was it that impressive that I had defeated the Lizardman on my own?
Percival’s rebellious attitude had changed 180 degrees.
W̆е̊ b.ṅ о̀ v е l Е nuṁа
‘In this industry, the skilled one is the absolute top.’
A friendship with a monster who could succeed in even impossible requests could even change one’s lot in life.
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It was the reason why famous contract killers all had a dirty temper.
Still, they were supposed to be given convenience.
In the end, it was enough to prove it with skill.
“Ah, you were here.”
Е́nūm ä
As Percival left, an employee approached me.
It was the male employee who had first picked me up and had been assisting me continuously.
“You look busy.”
“Because no one thought we would win. We were unprepared for a sudden event, so we have no choice but to be busy.”
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The employee scratched the back of his head and smiled bitterly.
“Then is the new project being withdrawn as scheduled?”
Ẁ ѐ b ṅ_o̊ v̇ е̂l̊ Е̄ n ù m̆а
“No, the higher-ups have decided to proceed as scheduled.”
“That’s unexpected.”
The origin of the project was a gamble that had been pushed by a faction fight and the demotion of useless personnel.
No matter how well the situation had turned out, the basis for continuing it was insufficient.
“I’m only telling you this, Mr. Contract Killer… but the truth is, it’s a scheme where it’s okay for the project to fail.”
“...?”
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The employee, saying it was a secret, led me to a corner and whispered.
“Even if the new business fails, if we have District 16 in our hands, that alone is a gain.”
“...You mean you’ll swallow the Race Lizard gang’s business or weapon import route as it is.”
“A business plan can always be changed in the middle.”
If there was a corner to profit from, it was a company that would squeeze even a single weed.
The choice to swallow the gang’s legacy as it was was even rational.
Еn ŭ ḿ а̃ . і̄ď
“Oh, the reward will be delivered to the broker without delay.”
The advantage of a large corporation.
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High rewards and fast work processing.
“And the higher-ups will be watching you closely, Mr. Contract Killer.”
If the high-ranking client had even shown interest, it was the icing on the cake.
Because they could designate me and proceed with the work before handing over the request to the broker.
Е̌ n̄um̄_а̊
Of course, the treatment was good.
It was a higher grade than a private request.
‘I also have the purpose of digging into Centrim.’
There was nothing wrong with being deeply involved with Sylvester, the number two company.
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Because Sylvester, which was in a competitive relationship with Centrim, would be pathologically digging into them.
If I came into contact with the higher-ups, there would be a lot of crumbs for me to pick up.
Е ñ û m̊ а̀
“You’ve worked hard. I hope we can meet again next time.”
The employee smiled brightly.
“It’s not time to say goodbye yet.”
“Yes?”
Why are you asking so foolishly?
“You have to take me.”
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“Ah.”
The sorrow of a walker.
‘Should I buy a car too?’
A car was difficult to manage, but a motorcycle might be okay.
It was a problem to think about with the spare money after getting a house first.
“Then I’ll take you right now.”
Еň ũ m а̌.їď
“Can we stop by one place before that?”
“Of course. I’m happy to skip work too.”
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I told the employee, who was shrugging his shoulders good-naturedly, my destination.
The employee’s eyes widened when he heard my words.
***
“We’ve arrived.”
Ѐn̊_û m a
I got out of the car.
The floor was a mudflat.
It felt twice as muddy as Sylvester’s outpost.
“From here on, even a vehicle can’t pass. I think you’ll have to walk.”
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“Wait here.”
I hadn't completely arrived at my destination.
Е́n ŭ m a
The base of the Race Lizard gang.
It was a rough terrain where a normal vehicle would get stuck as soon as it approached.
I left the employee, who was telling me to be careful, behind and walked on the mud.
Slosh! Slosh!
With every step, mud splattered in all directions.
It was a land that was difficult for a person to walk on, let alone a vehicle.
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What would have happened if I had fought the Race Lizard gang here?
The calculation was quickly finished in my head.
‘I could have been defeated instead.’
The gang, who was familiar with the environment, would have overwhelmed the mercenary group, and the Lizardman would have run wild like a fish in water.
It was a relief that my strategy had worked well.
‘But no matter how bad the environment of District 16 is, it’s strange for it to be this bad.’
Ѐ n̈ū ma
Although it was clearly within the city’s jurisdiction, it deserved to be called a remote area.
If it were a game, I would have thought it was a concept, but now that it was a reality, it wasn't.
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There was no result without a cause.
Especially considering that I had come this far with the information I had obtained from the Magic Tower, it was more than enough to be suspicious.
As I got closer to the base, a path appeared.
It was a stepping stone that seemed to have been used by the general gang members, not the Lizardman.
Е̇ n um̆ ä. іd́
I passed the half-collapsed houses and went deep inside.
When even the stepping stones disappeared, I walked with the World Tree’s stem wrapped around the soles of my feet.
As I saw the viscosity of the mud turning into a muddy stream, I gradually became convinced.
‘There is a trace of the endless spring here.’
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[The World Tree enjoys the refreshing feeling as it sucks in the stream of water.]
The World Tree’s reaction was decisive.
En̆ ûm а̀
In the murky mud, there was only one refreshing stream of water.
After passing even the huge building that was presumed to be the Lizardman’s lodging and walking for a while.
“This is…”
Bubble, bubble!
Murky bubbles flowed over the soles of my feet.
The mud was flowing like a river.
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No, it was just that a pile of dirt was mixed with the gushing stream of water and was flowing.
Water was gushing from the bare ground, like an open-air hot spring.
I felt it instinctively.
It was the endless spring.
[You have witnessed the mystery of District 16!]
[Your Nature Affinity increases!]
Wе̌ b ň о v е l̆ Ё n̈ ùm ā
[The World Tree’s knowledge analyzes the mystery of District 16!]
…
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…….
[Target: The Endless Spring]
As I extended my hand, the World Tree’s stem extended from the tip.
The World Tree’s stem touched the gushing stream of water and then, from the end, it was dyed with a bright light.
Eńūma. i d̄
[The essence of the endless spring is absorbed!]
[The World Tree feels a refreshing sensation circulating throughout its body!]
[The World Tree’s completeness is partially restored!]
[The World Tree has met all the conditions to grow into a sapling!]
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It was the long-awaited growth of the World Tree.
(End of Chapter)
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