Chapter 41: The Fisherman?
Blood splattered across the ground. Su Xiao had three rapiers embedded in his body, his breathing heavy and ragged.
He had been locked in a fierce battle with the Führer for ten minutes. Both were melee fighters, so the fight wouldn't last long. Judging by the current situation, he was the one more severely injured.
He took out a potion and drank it. This wasn't an alchemical secret medicine. Due to continuous use, the alchemical secret medicine had lost its effectiveness and wouldn't be usable again for a long time.
【TMT Recovery Fluid】
Origin: A Certain Magical Index
Quality: Green
Type: Recovery Item
Effect: Restores 30% Health Points after use, while granting Strength +1, Stamina +1, and Charm +1 for 15 minutes.
Rating: 26
Introduction: A product fusing technology and magic, with no side effects when consumed.
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Bubu Wang's skill had already been used. After drinking the 【TMT Recovery Fluid】, only one usable potion remained.
【Elven Secret Medicine】
Origin: Reincarnation Paradise
Quality: Blue
Type: Recovery Item
Effect: Restores 1% of Health Points per second for 2 minutes after consumption (healing effect doubles when consumed in a forest).
Rating: 70 (Note: Blue item ratings range from 31 to 70.)
Introduction: Although tree elves are arrogant, their craftsmanship is convincing.
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The Elven Secret Medicine was most effective when used in a forest, but Su Xiao couldn't afford to be picky. His health had just recovered to over 40% when it began plummeting rapidly due to massive blood loss.
After drinking the Elven Secret Medicine, the decline in health stopped. With a 1% health recovery per second, combined with the effect of the Snow Goddess Aura, his injuries were healing quickly.
He pulled a intact rapier from his body, stabbed it into the ground, and snapped it with a kick.
The Führer only had one intact rapier left. In fact, he could only use one sword now.
During their earlier exchange, Su Xiao had taken a blow from the Führer to sever his opponent's left arm.
The Führer's left arm was severed cleanly at the shoulder, the cut smooth and bleeding profusely.
Not only the wound on his left arm, but the Führer also had a gash on his chest and abdomen that had reached his internal organs. His ribs offered no defense against the sharpness of Dragon-Slaying Flash.
"Cough, cough."
The Führer let out a dry cough. His left eye, the Ultimate Eye, was tightly shut, a vicious scar running through both upper and lower eyelids.
"Without that terrifying dynamic vision, you can't block my blade."
Although Su Xiao was smiling, his injuries were severe. Setting aside the dozen or so puncture wounds on his chest and abdomen, even the gash on his throat alone would be fatal to an ordinary person.
If he didn't have enough recovery items and strong survivability, Su Xiao wouldn't have been able to hold on.
The rapier in the Führer's hand was incredibly sharp, and his attack angles were exceptionally tricky. If not for his rich combat experience, Su Xiao would have had his head severed several times.
"This eye is indeed important, but this level of power isn't enough to defeat me."
The Führer seemed to be in a good mood. Although the Philosopher's Stone inside him was nearly depleted, he didn't care. At this moment, only the battle existed in his eyes; everything else was irrelevant.
Azure energy enveloped Dragon-Slaying Flash, and the Mana Combustion effect had been activated.
"Let's settle this in one strike. I have no regrets being able to fight to the very end."
Just as the two were about to determine life and death, Su Xiao sensed that the National Transmutation Array had been activated. Once all the human sacrifices were in place, the array would be triggered.
Su Xiao said nothing, silently gripping his blade.
The two charged forward almost simultaneously, both using their fastest speed.
Clang!
Two silver streaks flashed.
As the blade and sword crossed, Su Xiao and the Führer passed each other, both with their backs to the other.
Pfft.
Blood splattered several meters away. Su Xiao crashed to the ground with a thud, blood staining the ground beneath him.
A deep slash mark appeared on his chest, through which even his stark white ribs could be seen.
Jingle.
The broken rapier fell at the Führer's feet. A faint blood line appeared on his neck.
"So there really are weapons this sharp in the world."
The Führer's face began to turn ashen, and the blood line on his neck deepened.
Two seconds later, the Führer's head fell to the ground, but his headless body stood for a moment, still holding the broken sword, before collapsing.
[You have killed Wrath · Wrath.]
[Wrath is a key plot character. Obtained World Source 10.2%. Total World Source obtained: 38.5%.]
[Your talent 'Soul Devourer' has activated. Permanently increased Mana Points by 15. Current Mana Points: 989.]
[You have obtained a Treasure Chest (Dark Purple).]
[The achievement mission 'Sinful Judgment' has been completed (6/7).]
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A dark purple treasure chest fell near Su Xiao, emitting an enticing glow.
Su Xiao didn't even look at it. He didn't have the chance, as he had entered a near-death state.
Just moments ago, his health had dropped to 2%, a hair's breadth from death. If that last strike hadn't finished the Führer, a casual sword swing from his opponent would have killed him.
The recovery power of the Elven Secret Medicine plus the Snow Goddess Aura was strong. After more than ten seconds, Su Xiao's health recovered to about 13%. The terrifying wound on his chest hadn't healed, but the bleeding had stopped.
Su Xiao crawled up from the ground and leaned against the wall beside him. The dark purple equipment 【Storm Gale Coat】 was full of holes and slash marks.
If not for the cushioning effect of this coat, Su Xiao's injuries would have been even worse.
Although the coat was nearly cut into a pile of rags, it was still a dark purple piece of equipment and not so easily destroyed.
Equipment Effect 3: Self-Repair (Passive), can be restored by consuming Mana Points after damage.
After consuming over a hundred Mana Points, the coat was restored to its original state, with all bloodstains gone.
"Bubu, come out."
Every time a battle ended, Bubu Wang was called out by Su Xiao. This goofball was too good at hiding; even Su Xiao couldn't find him.
Bubu Wang trotted over to Su Xiao happily, delighted that Su Xiao had won.
The dark purple treasure chest dropped by the Führer was not far from Su Xiao, but he didn't pick it up.
Clap, clap, clap, clap...
Intermittent applause came from the corridor opposite Su Xiao, and a young man with green hair walked out.
The green-haired young man looked at Su Xiao with a half-smile.
"What a spectacular fight. You soloed the Führer. I almost pissed myself, hahaha."
The green-haired young man glanced at Su Xiao, then turned his gaze to the dark purple treasure chest, his eyes filled with greed and ecstasy.
"If I met a monster like you under normal circumstances, I'd turn and run or beg for mercy. But unfortunately, you're in a near-death state now, right?"
The green-haired young man held a pistol, its muzzle aimed at Su Xiao's head.
"It's a pity for a strongman like you to die. How about handing over all your equipment and Paradise Coins? I might consider sparing your life. I'm a very merciful person."
As he spoke, the green-haired young man quickly ran toward the dark purple treasure chest, feeling like he had hit the jackpot.
"One, two, three... seven people. About the same as I sensed before."
Su Xiao had already noticed the contractors around him, but he had already started the battle with the Führer, and there was no way to stop.
"Hey, I'm fucking talking to you, you..."
Just as the green-haired young man was about to pick up the treasure chest, he noticed that Su Xiao had already produced a sniper rifle nearly two meters long.
Bang.
A gunshot rang out, but it wasn't Su Xiao firing. It was the green-haired young man pulling the trigger of his pistol.
Pfft. A spray of blood erupted from Su Xiao's shoulder. The shot was aimed at his head, but he dodged it quickly.
Leveling the Spider Empress in his hands, Su Xiao didn't use the scope. He aimed directly with the iron sights.
Bang!
A deep gunshot echoed, and a cloud of blood exploded.