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Chapter 274 Accelerator's Challenge? But I'm already a little fed up.

Imperial capital, night, outside the battlefield ruins, where the guards are stationed.

The three-person team at the outermost end observed Fang Yi and others, who were carrying weapons and behaving in a suspicious manner, preparing to "break out" on the street where the sound of collapse continued and the cracks were still expanding.

The three of them looked at each other and then raised their guns in unison, aiming at Fang Yi and the others, and shouted neurotic questions.

"Drop your weapons and don't move!
"Identify yourself!"

Before Fang Yi could respond, the air was filled with the sounds of slightly disordered footsteps and sporadic gunshots, as well as warnings from the leading team leaders with slightly trembling and slightly lacking confidence.

"Stop where you are! Don't move forward, or you will all be treated like the [Mist Death God] and [Shinsengumi], villains who bring disaster to the empire!"

"Immediately notify the elites (reincarnations) selected by General Bud, and send someone to report to General Bud that we have encountered unknown individuals who appear to be members of the Shinsengumi!"

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In just a few seconds, the guards, like frightened birds, surrounded Fang Yi and his two companions who had "broken through" from the ruins of the battlefield.

This earthquake-like collapse had already caused panic among the people.

The bottomless chasm that stretched to the ground beneath his feet was like the underworld, and then the lingering fog that drifted out symbolized the "Death in the Mist".

It also made the guards more resolute in their thoughts - the scene before them, which looked like a natural disaster, was closely related to the [Death in the Mist].

[Death in the Mist] In recent days, this enemy, which has always been inseparable from death, has even escaped the scope of strange stories and legends in the minds of the people, and is subtly moving closer to the god symbolizing death.

And the people who had been doing their duty under the orders of the highly prestigious General Budd were now like bowstrings stretched to the limit, on the verge of explosion and collapse.

The appearance of Fang Yi, Kohler and Heitong was like a powder keg that suddenly exploded after a gunshot on the streets of Sarajevo, igniting the panic among the guards.
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But in response to the guards who raised their guns, the man spoke slowly and with a hint of arrogance.

“I originally thought that the soldiers under General Budd would be different from those of the local army, but now I see that it is really disappointing.

"As a powerful and well-paid Royal Guard, you have behaved in such a clumsy and foolish manner, truly bringing shame to General Bud."

Fang Yi reached out his hand to comfort the pale and sickly-looking Miss Black Eyes who was clinging to him as if her bones had been pulled out.

He also took his hands off the knife at his waist, completely exposing himself to the sight of the guards, soothing everyone's tense nerves and indicating that he had no hostility.

Then he pointed at the guards with one hand, put on an even more arrogant attitude, and began to criticize sharply.

"The response speed to the crisis situation is only mediocre and the brainpower is not very good.

"If your intelligence level were a little above that of street kids, I believe you wouldn't point your guns at friendly forces on the Imperial side.

Fang Yi first criticized and then praised to attract the attention of the guards, and made his position clear in an arrogant tone.

After hinting to everyone that he was of a noble status, he changed the subject.

"Of course, facing such powerful enemies as the [Mist Death God] and the [Shinsengumi], I can understand your actions given your lack of strength.

"Unwavering determination and the courage to strike down an enemy stronger than oneself are qualities most people lack.

"After all, not everyone has the courage to confront the Shinsengumi's bandits head-on like me, Fang Yi, the two brave Hunters beside me, and the deceased Izo!

"When I arrived, Izo, a member of the Hunters, had died gloriously in battle against the Shinsengumi, so I was able to save only these two colleagues from their hands."
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As soon as Fang Yi introduced himself, the faction on the same side of the empire judged that it perfectly triggered the effect of [Easier to Improve Character Friendship] in his talent [Superb Gravity].

It also successfully superimposed the effect of [Uncrowned King]'s achievement, [It is easier to gain the trust of others in the organization].

At the same time, Fang Yi, whose fame rose to a household name in the imperial capital in just a few days due to the intentional dissemination of the [Minister], brought the effect of this passage to the extreme.

As soon as Fang Yi's "three-piece set" to improve friendship came out, the attitudes of the guards softened significantly.

Although there was still some vigilance in their eyes, they were obviously relieved and no longer kept a guarded posture. Even the soldiers at the back had put down their guns one after another.

Several team leaders who were a little more quick-witted first looked at Fang Yi, who was in the lead and had an extraordinary demeanor and handsome face.

After comparing the photos on the newspaper headlines in their minds, they started talking in low voices.

"I've read in the newspapers that Fang Yi, whom the [Minister] personally went to court, does look like this. After all, no one can impersonate that face."

"If it's that Lord Fang Yi, then there shouldn't be any problem. He's been rated as [ambitious] and has the potential to become [the wall of the empire].

"Of course, he can't be associated with thugs like the Mist Death God and the Shinsengumi, who are prone to committing evil deeds. I have a rumor that General Bud once had high hopes for him."

"Not only is he optimistic, I remember General Bud personally holding an umbrella to see him off."
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After a small meeting to decide on their attitude towards Fang Yi, they turned around and gave instructions to everyone.

"Everyone, disperse! Make way for Lord Fang Yi!"

The leaders looked at the pale black-eyed man beside Fang Yi's hand, which made people feel pity, and then looked at Kohler, who was holding his severed hand with a distorted face.

I couldn't help but add a few more flattering words.

"Do these two companions beside you need help? They don't look well.

"We can provide a few horses for you to ride on."

"I'm extremely sorry for obstructing you just now."

Before Fang Yi could answer, someone turned around and shouted at the soldiers behind him.

"Get some medicine and bandages, and be quick.

"These two wounded are companions of Lord Fang Yi! They are also members of General Esdeath's Hunters!"

Fang Yi waved his hand, rejecting the good intentions of these guards, and his tone became gentle and elegant, no longer as arrogant as before.

"I understand, but please don't let my breaking of the rules affect your assigned tasks.

"I believe General Budd would not agree with you doing this. I have a way to treat the injuries of these two Hunters.

"Also, it was your responsibility to prevent the conflict I had earlier.

"I must take my hat off to you, the dedicated soldiers. If I am the [Wall of the Empire], you are the vibrant 'flesh and blood' of the Empire."

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Fang Yi's words, which were no longer arrogant and domineering, not only benefited the guards, but also brought him the results he expected.

"The current support level of the Emperor's Camp has changed from 21% to 39%.

It seems that the guards deployed here tonight are basically the "elite" of the [Emperor's Camp] headed by General Bud.

As long as he could find a way to gain the approval of high-end combat forces like General Liva, he should be able to quickly complete the requirements of the [Emperor Camp] in the [Talent Retention Mission] [The Original Napkin I].

Looking at the guards who were friendly and began to talk to each other, Fang Yi had already begun to plan what he should do in the [Northern Expedition] plot after the [Martial Arts Conference].

[It seems that increasing the support of the [Emperor Faction] should not be difficult. The [Northern Expedition] should be able to increase the support of the [Imperial Army Faction] accordingly.]

[By then, completing this talent preservation mission will be a piece of cake.]

Fang Yi, who was planning at the moment, had no idea that the [Minister] had already pressed the accelerator of the plot.

Just as Fang Yi was about to leave with the two seriously injured people, a bald man suddenly appeared in the crowd and made a discordant sound.

"You said Izo died gloriously in the battle against the Shinsengumi? Did the two Hunters you rescued also participate in the battle?
"This is an outright lie.

“You’ve been deceived, Fang Yi.

"You can't just let these two suspicious thieves go!"

It was Yuan Qi who was hiding behind the crowd and now walked out of the crowd, feeling that he had caught the flaw in Fang Yi's words.
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Yuan Qi, who had been sitting quietly on the side, slowly opened his eyes and walked in front of the guards.

This warrior, who was nearly two meters tall, with a hooked nose, squinty eyes, and muscles all over his body as if cast from fine iron, was just standing in front of Fang Yi.

An invisible sense of oppression permeated the air, causing the harmonious atmosphere to suddenly turn cold.

This person, who joined the [Emperor's Camp] and was hostile to the [Minister's Camp], was quite powerful and was also well-known among the Guards.

Therefore, these tit-for-tat words made the guards on the side feel a little embarrassed.

However, Yuan Qi walked in front of the crowd but did not look at Kohler whom he mentioned.

He just stared at Fang Yi, who had a standard smile on his face.

Although this was only the first official meeting between the two, he did not rule out the suspicion that other reincarnations were his targets.

He also didn't know what this man named Fang Yi, who was not to be feared a few days ago, had done in just a few days or what changes he had undergone.

But at this moment, when he faced Fang Yi, the sense of fate that surged in his heart inexplicably reached its peak.

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There was no need for the certification of the [Human Pill Method]. With the proof that the other party was from the hostile camp but was able to turn the enemy into a friend, he only had one thought in his mind.

[Swordsmanship, and talents that improve mission friendliness, there's no doubt about it, it's most likely him.]

He is the opponent I must defeat. The [relic] I can obtain from him after completing the 'halfway point' of the mission will definitely change the course of my life.

That [relic] might be able to change the [Human Pill Method] and produce stronger gains.

[This is my 'trial', I will complete it carefully and meticulously.]

For now, I'll use the black man he wants to save as an excuse to hide my real purpose and provoke and test him.

He from the [Minister Camp] will definitely not be able to learn my true strength from the revolutionary army.

Thinking of this, Yuan Qi activated his [Eagle Claw Iron Shirt] and launched a somewhat exaggerated attack towards Kohler who was standing beside him, as if to "kill first and report later".

Then he came up with a high-sounding excuse.

"Kohler, I remember that you and Izo had a deep hatred.

"You even proposed to me to hire someone to kill someone, so the lady next to you, Black Eyed, who participated in the battle with you, is suspected of colluding with you.

"As a member of the Imperial Guards, a subordinate of General Budd, I cannot let you two go, even though others are willing to let you go. I must capture you and interrogate you separately until you reveal the fact of your collusion!

"This is the 'Accelerator' where only you, Fang Yi, can leave unimpeded.

"And you two Hunters, stay here!"

[My move was slow enough, enough for Fang Yi to react.]

Yuan Qi was even more delighted when he saw Fang Yi move and swing his fist.

“You took the bait, how foolish!
"Then let me see what level you are at, Fang Yi!"
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Fang Yi looked at Yuan Qi, who had interrupted his original plan, without any special reaction.

He simply paid the 20 years of his spare life without leaving a trace to activate the effect of [Curse and Luck] to transform negative energy, and slowly transformed some of the negative energy in the black pupil body close to him into [Curse of Doom].

He awkwardly cursed the ignorant Yuan Qi for the first time.

Like throwing a piece of shit, I threw the [Curse of Doom] at the other person's head, and got a prompt sound like this.

"Because there's a certain power gap between you and the enemy, the curse consumed this time will be significantly increased." [There's still a power gap. It seems the repair of [Evil Ghost Haunting] and the [Drug Refining] of [Super Strengthening Potion] need to be accelerated.]

By cursing the other party, he found out the other party's strength and already knew the other party's intention from Kohler.

He also learned from Disma that the other party had great hostility towards him, and he roughly guessed that the other party's current move was to test him.

In addition to the sense of urgency to catch up with the opponent's strength, Fang Yi also felt a rare sense of inexplicable boredom.

If we calculate based on the speed of time in the present world, he has already completed his fourth mission in space in just two days.

The exhaustion that had been hidden in his body was almost pouring out of his face.

At this moment, he was like someone who had swatted a cockroach running past his feet late at night on a hot summer day.

And just a few minutes later, I accidentally felt a strange sensation of finding an even bigger cockroach next to my elbow.

[This is so annoying! He's the one who's blocking my plans again. His actions will trigger another of these fruitless, childish fights.]

"My enemy, can't you just sit there and do nothing? I'll wait for you to be crushed to death after I improve my strength?"

After seeing the gray iron color on the opponent's hand, he used [Eagle Claw Iron Shirt] to extend his "claws" and launch a tentative attack.

The long-lost task in the main god space filled with spoiler hints also rang in his ears.

[Challenge Mission] has been triggered.
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【One “way” to pass】

[Quest Requirements: Reject the proposal of the opponent 'Accelerator' and refuse to hand over the two 'Hunter' members to the 'Emperor's Camp' led by Bud.]

[Mission Reward: 4000 points, 2 B-level plot points, 1 free skill level upgrade for [Tiger Roaring Golden Bell].]

prompt:

1. Refusing to hand over the Hunters to the Emperor's Camp may cause you to become enemies with Bud, but it will greatly enhance your reputation with the Hunters and your prestige among the grassroots soldiers.

2. When facing an enemy that has not used its full strength, if you persist in the battle for a period of time, you will get additional help to complete the task.

3. The reward for upgrading the skill [Tiger Roaring Golden Bell] for free can be retained temporarily, but after using this reward, the skill level cannot be upgraded higher than [lv6]. It is recommended that the reincarnationist use this reward in a timely manner.

[Expected duration: unknown]
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Under the usual considerate "spoilers" of the main god space, Fang Yi rarely wanted to accompany Yuan Qi to "act".

He planned to take advantage of the other party's hiding his strength and punch him hard in the face to vent his anger first.

[You like to hide your true abilities, don't you? I'm going to hit the shells of old bastards like you!]

[You haven't eaten yet with this fancy 'claw technique', right? Then take my punch first!]

Fang Yi did not counter Yuan Qi's moves as he had expected, but instead engaged in a tentative fight.

He directly chose to fully activate the physical explosive skills such as [Armor Refining] and [Oberg Assassination], and matched them with [Transparent World·Enhancement] which has a stronger ability to conceal his breath.

'Shamelessly' launched a sneak attack on Yuan Qi.

Having made up his mind, he calmed his energy and gathered his strength in an instant, then he took a bow stance, twisted his waist, and turned his palm into a fist.

A punch that drew out the surrounding air, ghostly and uncertain, accelerated three times as it moved like a segmented rocket, and with a little bit of cursed power, it smashed towards Yuan Qi's "claws".

There was even a faint sense of a "huge wave" tearing through space.

It was the [Founder Fist] that Fang Yi had previously evolved from the [White Eyebrow Fist] and the [Fist King Temple Hundred Split Fist].

Fang Yi also tried to activate [Diligent Study and Improvement] based on his feeling, using the technique that Ling Lu had used before.

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Until Fang Yi's punch was halfway to breaking Yuan Qi's outstretched "dog claw".

Yuan Qi, who had relaxed a little and held back his strength and only made a tentative attack, only then realized Fang Yi's punch.

Looking at Fang Yi's strange punch, he remained calm and looked like he had everything under control.

But he was shocked in his heart and thought to himself.

"Fang Yi...his swordsmanship is clearly unparalleled, but I didn't expect he also possesses such a powerful boxing technique!
“It almost deceived my perception!

"How many tricks does he have that I haven't seen yet?"

A flash of shock passed through his mind, but his body reacted before his mind did.

The extremely sharp "momentum" attached to [Eagle Claw Iron Shirt], which has reached the level of [familiarity], is then unleashed.

He slightly bent his fingertips and shook them suddenly, and the "claws" in his hand that were heading towards Kohler suddenly changed their trajectory, and grabbed Fang Yi's fist like a dragon breaking through the air.

He was actually going against Fang Yi's "huge wave"!

The two men's attacks clashed in the air before they even collided, and the gust of wind created by their sharp claws and straight punches tore through everything around them like a blade.

The crowd of spectators who were slow to react to the two men's fight all had their pupils shrink, their hearts startled, and they subconsciously took a few steps back to avoid being affected by the two men's attacks.

"Incredible, these two people actually have such strength?"

"No one can withstand a punch from Fang Yi's boxing style. This boxing style must be unmatched in the empire!"
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Yuan Qi, who had swung out the claw, looked at Fang Yi's straight punch, which was as fierce as a needle against a wheat spike, and was shocked but also annoyed.

"Why don't you dodge my claws?
"Are you worthy enough to confront me head-on?
"Just because you tried to sneak attack my punch without using any 'momentum'?"

While he was angry, he let out a long roar that boosted his momentum and shocked others, trying to interfere with Fang Yi.

The only response he got was Fang Yi's unwavering and indifferent face, and the other party's straight punch that accelerated again, emitting an ominous aura.

Yuan Qi felt something was wrong when he sensed that the opponent's fist was accelerating again.

"He's holding back? He can actually speed up again?
"He's also training his body? What's his progress?

"Could it be that I would lose in martial arts to a reincarnationist who entered the Rank 2 world for the first time?"

The next second, under the expectant and inquiring gazes of the crowd.

Yuan Qi's seemingly casual claw and Fang Yi's punch that tore through the air and distorted the space collided like Mars hitting the Earth.
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The moment the claws and fists collided with each other, it seemed as if time froze at that moment.

The aftermath of the collision between Yuan Qi's sharp claws and Fang Yi's wave-like fist stirred up the dust around the two of them in just an instant, so that several spectators who were a little close to the battlefield could not help but take two steps back.

After the fight, Yuan Qi frowned subconsciously, and the severe pain in his hand made his heart sink.

Although his [Eagle Claw Iron Shirt] is not the strongest physical training method, he has practiced it for many years.

After obtaining the [Human Pill Method], with the guidance of spending a lot of "fuel", it became a unique skill that was specifically designed to break the fierce boxing style.

Not only was Fang Yi's punch not deflected, but at the last moment a deep and violent force pierced into his arm.

"What a powerful punch! This is not something an ordinary reincarnationist can perform!

"Three of my fingers have slight fractures!"

Yuan Qi was extremely shocked when he felt that he was injured, but the look in his eyes when he looked at Fang Yi became even more ferocious.

On the other side, Fang Yi stood as still as a mountain, his stern face not revealing a trace of complacency.

His fist trembled slightly, obviously also bearing some of the recoil force.

But Fang Yi did not take a step back. Instead, he slowly raised his head and stared at Yuan Qi with indifferent eyes.

“Your claw skills are not bad!

"But not as good as my punch!"

Fang Yi's comments were not loud, but they were clearly heard by everyone around him.

The sarcasm and disdain contained in those words made Yuan Qi's eyes more murderous.

The spectators around were already dumbfounded. No one had expected that the head-on claw and fist fight between the two would result in such a horrific scene!

Some people couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"What kind of monster is this Fang Yi?"

Although Yuan Qi felt his finger bones slightly cracked and his palms were slightly numb, he was more clear about one thing:

If he hadn't realized that the situation was not right and immediately decided to go all out, he would probably have suffered more than just a slight bone fracture and numbness in his palm.

He suppressed the anger and surprise in his heart, and immediately changed his mind when he sensed that Bud had arrived not far away.

[Looks like I don't need to take action. With my current strength, facing Fang Yi, it's best to avoid him for now and leave him to Bud to deal with.]

"I want to see what strength you can show against Bud, who's in a bad mood and a bit irritable today."

He fixed his eyes on Fang Yi and said in a cold voice.

"Fang Yi, you hid it well enough. But... from now on, I won't give you another chance!

"I swear in the name of the Guards.

"Today, you can't take away these two highly suspicious members of the Hunter Group who are involved with the Shinsengumi!"

Fang Yize smiled slightly and sensed a hint of blue appearing behind him.

While feeling at ease, he responded with a hint of coldness on his lips.

"That's not up to you!"
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The next moment, this space was "filled" with boundless thunder.

Everyone felt as if the sky was collapsing and thunder was rumbling, deafening.

Every wave in the air turned into fine electric light, running around wantonly, as if the entire space had turned into a field of thunder and lightning, with no escape possible.

As the mood spread, Bud's somewhat violent and deep voice rang in everyone's ears.

"Well said, Yuan Qi.

"I want to see how the people Ernest trusts can take away the two suspects involved in the Shinsengumi right under my nose!"

Before Fang Yi could answer, the voice that responded to Bud came from behind Fang Yi. It was the voice of the female general he was very familiar with.

And a chill that quietly spread in the space and penetrated deep into the bone marrow competed with the overwhelming power of thunder and lightning of Bud.

"Bud, are you going to take my people away?"

It was Esdeath.

(End of this chapter)