Chapter 265

Chapter 265

Charararack!!

He pulls the hammer and in an instant, loads six bullets.

While drawing up mana, he aims the gun outside through the shattered window.

As if waiting for that moment, a figure bounces off the alleyway buildings and walls, approaching rapidly.

Ssssshhhk!!

Even in mid-air, twisting and turning precisely aiming for the back seat of the truck.

Only his eyes are visible through the pitch-black outfit.

In his gaze, a faint sneer seems to suggest, Do you think you can hit me?

Lennok ignores that look and immediately pulls the trigger.

The revolver, requested to be made by Palmer, was crafted from a material with a high magical conductivity, capable of fully harnessing Lennoks dense mana.

If that hairy craftsman did his job right, it means Lennok can now freely use magic-aided shooting spells, which he couldnt before for fear of damaging the gun.

The moment he pulls the trigger.

Over the long barrel of the revolver, more than six shooting assistance spells spiral and stack up in an instant.

[Aiming Correction: Double Layer]

[Attribute Assignment: Radiation]

[Trajectory Correction]

[Bullet Binding]

[Ricochet Shooting]

[Four-Point Burst]

Tatatatang!!!

Lennoks wrist rotates flexibly, emitting flashes in four directions in an instant.

The first bullet, surpassing the speed of sound the moment its fired, pierces the forehead of the leading figure before he can react.

Crack!!

That moment, as it skims the ground and collides on a slope, the second bullet breaks into dozens of metal fragments in mid-air, turning into a subsonic lethal weapon bombarding the pursuers.

The third and fourth bullets, riding the wind, smoothly curve and penetrate the bodies of the halted pursuers.

Ughhh!!

My legs!!

Impressively, rather than screaming in pain, they focus on their dying moments and understanding the situation, indicating significant training.

Seeing the pursuers like this, Lennok pulls the trigger once more.

Taang!!

The fifth bullet, infused with the power of lightning, spins and races through the air.

At that moment, the two other bullets lodged in the bodies of the pursuers resonate, vibrating in an instant to form a massive triangle.

Within the area outlined by the triangle, a fierce storm of lightning strikes.

[Electrical Resonance]

[Harmonics]

Fzzzzzzzzzt!!!

Aaarghhh!!

The magic that knocks down the pursuers trying to regain their senses and wounds in one shot makes the passengers in the truck cheer.

Wowwww!!

That was amazing!!

Wizard!! Wizard!!

Even those watching from the side are left agape at the magical shooting.

And the feast of lightning magic that completely broke the momentum of the pursuers.

Even without understanding the principles behind it, its not hard to recognize how Lennok is navigating this situation with precise skill and ability.

It was then that Tucker and the other employees, realizing they were in the presence of a renowned freelance wizard known in the field, had smiles blooming on their faces.

Tucker stuttered out rapidly, If we just get to our client, well be safe. Their people will definitely help me out!!

Well

Considering the attack itself is very likely to have involved the machinations of the eight families, its uncertain whether the client will actually protect Tucker.

However, instead of dampening the elevated mood with such words, Lennok placed his finger on the trigger again.

Were not done here yet.

Bang!!

He completely reversed the direction of the barrel and fired the last remaining bullet towards the sky, in front of the truck.

The bullet that shot out from the long barrel of the revolver split into dozens of metal fragments in mid-air, forming a net of lightning around those fragments.

Fzzzzt!!

Immediately after, a black figure dropped from the sky and leapt right into the center of the net of lightning.

If he was part of the same group as the pursuers, he too should have been instantly neutralized by Lennoks lightning, losing his combat ability.

But this last figure was different.

Flipping through the air and wielding his blade, he executed a sharp strike that, centered on him, swiftly created a faint gapdemonstrating swordsmanship of such precision that even Lennok had to admire.

Slipping quickly through the cracks, the figure broke through Lennoks encirclement and landed on the trucks bonnet.

Screech!

As the figures hand blurred, the trucks headlight area was cleanly sliced through, throwing the vehicle off balance.

Screeeech!!

The impact caused the truck to tilt forward significantly, its front scraping along the alleyway floor to a halt.

The end of a short but intense chase.

Yipe!!

As Tucker cringed in shock, the figure, entwined in the net, roared out a powerful voice.

[Who dares to roam the roads without the permission of the Yookryeong family!]

[As the delegate of the Yookryeong, who oversees all passage and traffic within the fortress, I cannot overlook the violence of outsiders! The criminal must step out of the vehicle and show themselves!!]

Dont you hear me?

At the irritated voice, the man hesitated before continuing.

The thing is after the merchant Tuckers business was concluded, Jianlei seemed to have immediately disappeared.

We are doing our best to track him

It wasnt difficult to guess what would come next.

Only the sound of something breaking filled the room.

* * *

Late at night.

In the back alleys of the streets where everyone has gone to sleep.

A small flame sparked up in a corner where the unusually high walls overlapped, creating shadows.

Click!

So, what youre saying is

Lennok, lighting a cigarette and placing it in his mouth, began,

You were out on a business trip because a job with a decent payoff came in, is that it?

[Thats about right.]

After asserting youd join the company following the cartel affair.

[My apologies.]

Manson, without any backtalk, humbly bowed his head to the ground.

Lennok looked down at him for a moment, then asked with a thoughtful expression,

Why didnt you recognize my presence? It seemed like you had no idea who I was until you saw my face.

[My body hasnt been fully adjusted yet, so my senses are quite dull.]

[This, this body is quite good, you know. It might even be helpful to the boss. Heheh.]

Lennok sighed at the sight of Manson, who let out a repulsive chuckle.

As a multi-bodied compatible individual who operates multiple bodies with a single consciousness, Manson possesses the bizarre trait of having his combat abilities and specialized skills vary depending on the body he uses.

Seeing the muscular and well-built young body before him, it was almost certain that Manson chose this body with combat in mind.

Lennok leaned against the wall, crossed his arms, and nodded.

Alright, then explain the internal situation of the fortress. Ive heard theres a fight over the position of head among the eight families. How far has it progressed?

Originally, he planned to gather information by hitting the streets himself, but with Manson positioned as a delegate of the Yookryeong, there was no need to go through the trouble.

However, Manson looked puzzled at Lennoks question.

[Im actually curious myself. Didnt you know everything before entering the fortress? I thought for sure Id be dead the moment I met you.]

What do you mean?

[The struggle for power within the fortress is almost over. Centered around the Ilwon family, four families have sworn allegiance.]

.

[I thought one of the three cornered families might have called you in as a mercenary Did you enter the fortress without knowing anything?]

I did intend to participate as a delegate. I have personal matters to look into.

Lennok said, pulling a ticket out of his pocket.

The question is which side the Oryun family has taken.

[Oh no]

Manson clicked his tongue as soon as he saw the emblem on the ticket.

[Youve chosen a tough path. Paldoon, Oryun, Samyoung are not on Ilwons side. And among them, Oryun is]

Oryun is?

Instead of answering, Manson got up and turned his head.

[Its nearby. Lets go check it out ourselves.]

Walking past four blocks onto a wide avenue, a palace-like mansion came into view.

A house resembling a palace, with a height of at least five stories and a large courtyard.

The mansion, marked with the large letters Oryun on its gate, seemed to have lost half its functionality, as if it had been hit by a bomb.

The Oryun familys mansion had walls punctured here and there, and the courtyard was in ruins.

Bloodstains and sword marks scattered around evidenced the mansions poor maintenance.

Manson stepped into the mansion without hesitation, but Lennok stopped at the eerie sensation emanating from inside.

Manson turned his head at the sight of Lennok staring intently at the mansion.

[Whats the matter? You came as Oryuns delegate. Even if I were turned away, you wouldnt be.]

Arent you currently Yookryeongs delegate?

[Well, even so, its not like theyd attack a guest outright]

As he said this and reached for the wooden door leading to the main building, Manson suddenly ducked.

Crash!!

A metallic sound, as if a can were being crushed, followed by a metal head falling straight to the ground.

Mansons head rolled towards the wooden door, eventually stopping at someones feet, his gaze meeting Lennoks.

[Eh?]

Crack!

Someone appeared in front of the door, stepping on the head as if waiting for this moment.

I dont know where youve rolled in from.

A young woman in a white martial arts uniform, her deep blue hair tied back, exuding a neat and orderly aura.

Holding a long moon blade, she sharply glared at Lennok.

What business do you have with the Oryun family?

(To be Continued)

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