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Chapter 272 [Curse and Luck]

battlefield ruins, night
Kneeling on his knees, Kohler spent a few seconds looking at Fang Yi as if he were looking at a Godzilla.

After repeatedly confirming that the battlefield, which was a dilapidated house a few minutes ago, had now turned into a pile of ruins under the opponent's sword.

The black man even considered a possibility.

Is the other party still the Fang Yi that he knew at the beginning of the mission and a few minutes ago?

Or maybe the other party was just a monster in human skin from the very beginning of the mission.

After thinking about it for a few seconds, the black man quickly changed his mind.

"It doesn't matter whether he is a human or a ghost, as long as I stand on the same side with him!"

After being in a daze for a few seconds, the black man finally realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deeply bind himself with Fang Yi, serve as a "leg hair", and then obtain an ecological niche of "chicken and dog rise to heaven" in the future.

Fang Yi, the temporary collaborator and the team's "big daddy", is obviously a thigh that cannot be any thicker.

In addition to his strong strength, after observing him for several times, Kohler found that the other party seemed to be willing to discuss cooperation.

Not long after the cooperation was reached, the other party promptly and efficiently fulfilled the obligations stipulated in the cooperation contract, which was not very binding.

Therefore, Kohler felt that the other party was not only a "big leg", but also a potential stock that was unknown and had no investment.

It would be of great benefit to me to gain a connection like Fang Yi and then develop long-term cooperation with him.

Kohler looked at Fang Yi who was so close to him, and the idea of ​​currying favor with him became clearer and clearer in his mind.

He needs to find ways to demonstrate his value and make an "investment" in the process of paying the compensation due under the cooperation contract.

Seize the few opportunities to "cling to someone's thighs".
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So when Fang Yi approached Kohler and hadn't spoken yet, the black man made a plan and offered his own reward.

“We need to deal with the battlefield as quickly as possible. This is a premeditated ambush, and enemy reinforcements are probably on the way.

"You can try to recover my limbs. I can sense their exact locations, and it won't take much time for me to 'recover' them.

"I will give you a nice [relic] as a reward. If you are interested, I can give you some conveniences in the [present world] organization.

"This is the highest price I can offer right now."

Fang Yi made a noncommittal gesture, obviously ready to see the performance of the [relic] before making a conclusion.

But knowing that time was running out, he did not hesitate and immediately began the follow-up and treatment operations.

While searching for the opponent's remaining limbs according to his senses and throwing them to the opponent for "recovery", he continued to use the [Philosopher's Stone (Fake)] to draw the [Bloody Alchemy] magic circle.

The "Only My Sword" that was swung out in enlightenment was powerful, but the traces it left were a bit too obvious.

He needed to use the function of the [Decomposition] substance of [Bloody Alchemy] to cover it up.

While setting up the formation, Fang Yi also sensed the physical condition of Miss Hei Tong, who was struggling to stand up, looking a little confused and unable to speak for a while.

After practicing [Reversal Technique·Strengthening] on the opponent, he received some bad news.

This [Imperial Equipment User] now has a lot more of the black mist-like energy that comes from the [Imperial Equipment] in his body.

Apparently, during that battle, the opponent used the [Imperial Tool] again, and the degree to which his body was eroded by energy was further deepened.

He needs to find a solution to this energy erosion as soon as possible.

Fortunately, the Alchemy·Body Transformation branch skill has some ways to deal with and alleviate this situation.

"It seems we need to send Miss Assassin into action as soon as possible to successfully obtain Dr. Fashion's [Imperial Tool] that can amplify the effects of physical transformation."
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After swinging the [Only My Sword], Fang Yi, who was a little exhausted, once again activated the [Blood Demon Art: Eye Hidden] to investigate the situation while also starting to think about his next plan.

[From the crows' shared vision, my single strike truly attracted the entire Imperial City's defense forces.]

After Akame has dealt with the enemy head-on, Disma, who has infiltrated the laboratory, should be able to collect items from the enemy's laboratory.

Fang Yi, who was thinking, suddenly realized that his [Breath of the Sun·Strengthening] skill was being copied and "loaned" through the [Diligent Study and Improvement] talent.

[Well, it looks like Miss Assassin is also working.]

Fang Yi felt relieved after vaguely sensing the other party's condition through the [relic].

[It looks like there's no problem. The battle should be over soon.]

Fang Yi was thinking, but he sensed that Kohler was walking towards him from behind and handed him a dagger that seemed a little strange.

The black man's injured limbs had already "recovered" without Fang Yi's treatment.

At the broken ends of the opponent's limbs, Fang Yi sensed a power similar to a curse.

This curse connected Kohler's body, allowing him to control his arm, while also slowly repairing the wound.

Does he have any special features in his body, or does he have the ability to use the curse for healing?

This kind of enhancement is new to me. The combination of his talents and relics shouldn't be simple. He seems to have an organization behind him. I could try to befriend them.

Before Fang Yi finished brainstorming, he began to check the properties of the item.

The black man glanced at Hei Tong who was dealing with the wreckage of the "doll" not far away, and after confirming that the other party could not hear their conversation, he added a few more words.

"I think you need this very much. It can solve the problem of the [Teigu User] over there who is as old as my daughter.

"This is a good opportunity to gain the girl's friendship.

"It's even possible to improve the other person's flaws and raise her 'growth rating' in the space.

"It will make it easier for you to make her your follower at a lower cost."

Fang Yi glanced at the task "Sisters Facing Each Other with Blades" on the task panel and said nothing.

[It seems that the attitudes of the Lord God and Samsara towards their followers are quite different, but this is not what I am concerned about right now.]

He did not hesitate or refuse, but simply took the dagger from the black man and began to observe the properties of this relic.

This dark purple dagger, with its surface engraved with unclear runes, is different from the one Kohler used in the previous battle, but Fang Yi feels that this item is definitely worth a lot of money.

It may even exceed the dimension of what the other party should pay you.

Because the quality of this [relic] is as "unknown" as the [Five Emperors' Coins].
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Curse and Luck

[Relic Quality: Unknown]

【Silent Motion】：
After possessing this relic, the fate of the relic user will be difficult for others to spy on.

When the relic user is being spied on by foresight or prediction skills, they will be notified.

If you use foresight or foresight skills on the relic user, you will pay an extremely high price and suffer a certain degree of backlash.
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【Adverse Luck】:
After holding this relic, the user will be more likely to turn misfortune into good fortune.

The user of the relic can consume life force or luck to absorb some of the bad luck, curses, and negative energy suffered by themselves and those around them, and store it in the relic.

Stored negative energy, bad luck, and curses will slowly transform into different types of [Curses] and be stored in the relic. The relic holder can actively call upon the [Curses] stored in the relic to attack enemies.

Currently convertible curse: [Curse of Doom]
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【Curse of Doom】:
Enemies attacked by [Curse of Doom] will be more likely to encounter events that are disadvantageous to them.

prompt:

1. The amount of [Curse of Doom] consumed when attacking an enemy will fluctuate depending on the difference in strength and luck between the two.

2. The specific effect of [Curse of Doom] depends on the enemy's actual situation.
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【Jiyun】：
After holding this relic, the user can absorb items and relics with luck attached, convert the luck into a [Curse] and store it in the [Relic], and slightly increase their own luck.

After killing an enemy, you can consume your own luck or vitality to obtain part of the opponent's luck, convert it into a [Curse] and store it in the [Relic], and slightly increase your own luck.

When the accumulated luck reaches a certain value, more categories of [Curses] will be unlocked.

caveat:

1. When the holder obtains the relic and activates [Reverse Luck] and [Draw Luck] to transform [Curse] into storage, the holder cannot actively interrupt the process unless the holder dies, and the holder's luck or vitality will be irreversibly consumed.

2. When the holder's luck drops to a certain level, in order to complete the complete [reverse luck] and [draw luck] process, the holder's vitality will be forcibly consumed, shortening the holder's lifespan.

Summary:
A derivative relic crafted from a more powerful relic.

After absorbing a huge amount of luck, this relic may be able to change.

But please remember one thing: [Human greed is like a snake swallowing an elephant]

Those who hold it are advised to control their greed and use it with caution to avoid becoming a fool who traps himself.

Evaluation:

Fate is a curse that none of us can escape.
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Kohler was very generous, and the value of this [relic] is indeed not low.

This [relic] was even Fang Yi's first encounter with an item that could control destiny.

Although Fang Yi himself does not really believe in the concept of fate.

But just like Fang Yi's "temporary faith" before drawing the card, which could go from Jesus in the west to Buddha in the east, he believed in them to some extent and sent mass messages to these gods to ask for blessings.

As long as it doesn't cost money, just believe it a little.

Since this [relic] has the ability to control destiny, Fang Yi naturally does not intend to put it aside.

Even when Fang Yi glanced at the effect column of [Reverse Luck], he had already thought of the first target of this [Curse] after converting the negative energy in Hei Tong's body into [Curse of Doom].

Yuan Qi, who was definitely the enemy, seemed very suitable to Fang Yi.

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Luck is something that naturally reduces the enemy's and increases your own.

Fang Yi’s thinking is very clear.

“Although the effects of this [Curse of Doom] may not be very good.

"Perhaps the only way to measure the difference in strength between the enemy and yourself is to use the amount of [Curse] consumed.

"This [curse] might just be a tiny straw that tips the balance of power.

"But no matter how effective this thing is, it will still weaken the enemy."

Fang Yi played with this somewhat heavy dagger for a while, and the more he looked at the effect of the [Curse of Misfortune] in [Adverse Luck], the more satisfied he felt.

Fang Yi’s favorite thing to do is to weaken the enemy from a distance and sneak up on them.

After all, [the enemy becomes weaker = I become stronger].

Fang Yi even thought of a possibility:
"Maybe he's just a person with very bad luck, and my curse has caused a qualitative change, bringing him bad luck?"

As soon as this thought came to his mind, Fang Yi shook his head and smiled.

"But you can't think like that, you still have to find a way to improve your own strength.

“It’s rare to find someone that unlucky.

"There can't be such an unlucky person, right?"
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After reviewing the properties of the [Relic], Fang Yi glanced at Kohler without leaving a trace.

He found that after the black man handed him this powerful [relic], he was even a little uneasy, obviously afraid that Fang Yi would not be satisfied with this [relic] as a reward.

Fang Yi thought about it and came up with the answer.

In the eyes of other reincarnations, the effect of this [relic] is somewhat erratic, and the side effects are difficult to control.

After all, both [Drawing Luck] and [Reversing Luck] will deduct one's own luck or vitality.

Once [Ji Luck] loses money after killing someone, it is easy to fall into a negative cycle of being heavily in debt, and it is difficult to maximize the function of this [relic].

But Fang Yi is the one who is least afraid of losing his vitality.

After all, with his extremely cautious strategy of trying to clear the level with one life, plus the help of the story prophet and the super skills obtained in the world of spells, things started to snowball at the beginning of the mission.

[Five Emperors' Coins] This item has been stored for so long that it has become moldy.

Although as Fang Yi's panel attributes improve, the amount of spare life he consumes when activating [Resurrection] is also increasing.

But there is no doubt that the powerful [relic] [Curse and Luck] has the side effect of damaging luck and vitality, and at the moment, only Fang Yi should be able to avoid it.

Therefore, he was very satisfied with this [relic] as a reward for his murder.

Fang Yi walked towards Kohler, playing with the dagger while preparing to ask him about the "convenience of the present world" he mentioned.

[This might help me find out the identities of those who broke into the martial arts gym and killed me, and then help me find them and complete my revenge.]
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Kohler couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief as he watched Fang Yi gradually approaching and playing with the somewhat heavy dark purple dagger in his hand.

The dagger was a bit heavy, with a handle made of obsidian that felt cold to the touch and a faint purple light flowing on the tip of the blade. It was the most valuable item he could take out at the moment.

The other party was obviously very satisfied with this [relic].

It seems that the gift-giving strategy of "giving gifts with pillow talk" that I have figured out after years of hard work in [Hall 31] is indeed effective.

In Kohler's opinion, Fang Yi obviously has a good relationship with Heitong, and is also planning to take the little girl named Heitong out as a follower.

Then if you offer this [relic] that can solve the girl's physical problem, there is a high probability that you will win her favor.

As expected, he heard the friendliness expressed in Fang Yi's words.

"I'm very interested in the [present-world] organization you mentioned. Let's talk about it while we walk."
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At the same time, on the street not far away.

Yuan Qi, who stepped on dog shit and cursed, "Why does this kind of thing have to do with all my bad luck?", was leading the guards to block the streets.

He received an order to prepare to capture the [Death in the Mist] in a way that was like catching a turtle in a jar.

(End of this chapter)