abnormal mutation

Chapter 92 Piltover Enforcers

"I want a three-cost piece!"

The chessboard trembled slightly, but nothing more happened.

"As expected, it won't work." Roland understood. It seemed that at this stage, he could only summon one- or two-cost pieces.

"Then I want three one-cost pieces!"

There's not much difference between one-cost and two-cost units, so it's better to win by sheer numbers. Activate synergies first, and then consider high-cost units later when you have extra energy.

The chessboard trembled, and countless spiritual glimmers and extraordinary qualities surged from the energy pool, dancing, merging, and intertwining in the air above the chessboard, transforming into three card phantoms as tall as a person.

Several hours passed, and the image on the card gradually became clear.

The card on the left features a girl with short blonde hair, a few freckles on her face, wearing a dignified blue-black uniform, carrying a futuristic-looking rifle, and a serious expression.

The central card features a green-skinned humanoid creature with dark green hair, dark stripes below its eyelids, distinct gill-like markings on either side of its jaw, and pointed ears.

He was also wearing a blue-black uniform, which was slightly different from the blonde girl's uniform, but the style was the same, and he was carrying a dark backpack.

The last card depicts a woman dressed in avant-garde style, with flowing blue hair, a bright and cheerful smile, and surrounded by a ring of arm-length, handleless throwing blades.

Piltover Enforcer - McGrady!

Piltover Enforcer - Stebb!
Blade Dancer - Irelia!

"Good luck, I've got the Enforcer bond," Roland remarked.

These three heroes all come from the Battle of Two Cities version. The advantage is that you can form synergies faster, but the disadvantage is that the card pool is limited and you can't draw powerful heroes from other versions.

He gently waved his hand, and three cards landed in front of him one after another, with text slowly appearing on them, and related information gradually entered his mind.

Piltover Enforcer: Mandy

【生命：500/500，灵性：200/200，强度：100】

Skill: [Consecutive Hammer Strike]

Active: Fires 6 bullets at the furthest enemy. Each bullet deals damage to the first enemy hit. Consumes 100 Spirit each time.

Racial trait: Law Enforcer.

Professional Trait: Sniper God

Piltover Enforcer: Stephan

【生命：650/650，灵性：200/200，强度：100】

Skill: [Battlefield Medic]

Passive: When healed, the two closest allies will also recover 25% of that healed amount of health. Costs 75 Spirit per use.

Active: Restores own health and attacks the target, dealing magic damage equal to the amount of healing.

Racial trait: Law Enforcer.

Professional Trait: Fighter
Blade Dancer: Aurelia

【生命：700/700，灵性：200/200，强度：100】

Skill: [Dance of Distance]

Enter defensive stance, gaining a shield that rapidly decays over 3 seconds. When the shield expires, deal magic damage to surrounding and front-facing enemies, plus 30% of the absorbed damage.

Racial trait: Blue-haired squad.

Professional Trait: Sentinel

A rotating oval portal appears simultaneously on all three cards, from which three figures emerge. Their attire and weapons match those on the cards, but their appearances differ.

"Good morning, sir." Mandy and Sturburn raised their hands in salute with serious expressions, their movements synchronized.

Aileya, with a carefree demeanor and a bright smile on her face, said, "Good afternoon, Master."

"Hello everyone, please call me Roland."

Roland smiled broadly, the number of chess pieces increased to four, and he also formed two synergies: Enforcer and Sniper.

From the moment Mandy emerged, he sensed an invisible bond between them; the Sniper God Emblem trembled slightly, clearly showing a minor increase in strength.

Sturburn had a straight back, rarely smiled, and always looked very serious.

After Mandy put her hand down, she seemed like a different person, grinning sweetly and lively: "This world is so amazing, I really want to go out and see it."

“Yes, I don’t want to live on spiritual light all day. Trying the food here would be nice too.” Aileya nodded in agreement, her voice clear and crisp.

“Of course,” Roland readily agreed.

They were implanted with relevant memories and common sense, but since they had never seen it with their own eyes, it's normal for them to yearn for the real world.

Drake waved his hand, indicating that he would stay.

The chessboard trembled, and four streams of light broke through the bubbles and fell into the endless void.

Roland felt a sudden heaviness in his body, his senses returning, and three figures appeared beside him. At the same time, a triple pressure descended upon his soul, causing his breath to catch and a heavy weight to settle. 'I knew it!' He took several deep breaths, and it took him a while to adjust.

For a spirit to enter the real world, it must use his soul as an anchor point. Three chess pieces are almost his current limit; any more and he can't fight.

"Roland, are you alright?" Aileya gently supported him, her eyes filled with concern.

"The pressure is a bit much. There are only three of you who can come out at most, so don't fight over them later," Roland said with a wry smile.

“The spirit world is pretty good too,” Steben said quietly.

Aurelia and Mandy exchanged a glance and nodded with a smile.

After chatting for a while, Roland discovered that although each chess piece had a single skill, each had its own strengths.

Steben is a Vastaya sea creature and a battlefield medic. He is skilled in healing and saving lives, and his skills can combat plagues or curses. He is also a strong fighter and his weapon resembles an oriental staff, which is a magical auxiliary item.

As a law enforcement officer, Mandy excels at tracking, reasoning, and solving cases. The rifle is a magical item that can snipe targets from a distance.

Aileya possesses keen senses and accurate intuition, excelling in reconnaissance, vigilance, and protection. Her weapon is composed of countless sharp blades, capable of both defense and offense, making it highly versatile.

Do chess pieces need to reside permanently in the real world?
Roland had been thinking about this problem for a long time, and now that he was strong enough, he could easily keep one or two pieces permanently in the game.

'I should ask for extra pay for the regular guard duty and helping out.'

…………

At noon, the dining tables on the first floor were filled with food.

Julia and Alex were both there, but Tana had gone out early in the morning and hadn't returned yet.

Roland led Mandy and the other two downstairs, immediately attracting the attention of the two men.

"Looks like you've got a new partner!" Yulia emphasized the word "partner." How could she not sense the fluctuations from when they were together?

Her gaze darted back and forth between the two girls and the alien, her expression one of surprise.

This world has extraordinary pathways similar to those of summoners, but the summoned spirit or shadow creatures are all kinds of strange and unusual, and humanoid creatures are almost never seen.

"Let's get to know each other..."

After a brief introduction, the three sat down for a meal.

“Your clothes are really cool, much better looking than the law enforcement officers’ uniforms,” Alex exclaimed, looking at Mandy. “What does the insignia on your chest mean?”

Mandy's smile froze. She glanced at Roland, unsure how to respond.

“They are law enforcement officers of the spirit world.” Roland raised an eyebrow, a playful look on his face.

"Uh..." Alex exclaimed in astonishment, "How is that possible? There are law enforcement officers in the spirit world too?"

“That’s a good idea,” Stewart said seriously.

"..."

“Mandy is good at solving cases and will be based in the real world from now on. Could we give her the role of a security consultant?” Roland asked Yulia.

“You can ask the committee members directly, it shouldn’t be a problem. There’s a position, there’s a salary, and it can also solve the gun problem,” Yulia said, pointing to Mandy’s rifle.

The Sid Empire's gun restrictions primarily target ordinary people; unregistered extraordinary individuals are prohibited from possessing firearms, theoretically meaning they don't apply to spirit beings like Maddy. However, having official credentials and identification can save one a lot of unnecessary trouble.

"Boom boom boom——"

As they were talking, someone knocked on the door, and Alex got up to open it.

"You two go back first."

Roland waved his hand, sending Steben and Aurelia back to the spirit world, leaving only Mandy behind. It's best to keep your trump card hidden for as long as possible.

Alex opened the door, and standing outside was a middle-aged man with dark yellow skin and no beard, wearing a blue tuxedo.

"Deacon Russell, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Good afternoon. I hope I haven't disturbed you. I'm looking for Mr. Otto." Russell said with a smile and a friendly expression.

"Please come in." Alex stepped aside, giving Roland a wary look.

Roland stood up, but he was puzzled. The Jihua Provincial Capital and the Northern Border Chamber of Commerce had always been at odds. Why would they want to see him?
"Ms. Julia, Mr. Otto, good afternoon." Russell bowed slightly. "Please forgive my intrusion."

"What do you want?" Roland asked expressionlessly. For some reason, while the other person seemed polite, his slow movements made him somewhat annoyed.

“I would like to clarify to Mr. Otto that White Bear and his company have no connection whatsoever with the Thistle Flower Chamber of Commerce. The newspapers and rumors are not credible,” Russell said gravely.

"Like This."

Roland was even more puzzled. The two families were enemies, so this clarification was meaningless. Did the other side really expect him, a Soren descendant, to join the Thistle Flower Merchant Guild?
“Besides that, the pair of butcher knives belonging to the White Bear were indeed stolen from the Merchant Guild a long time ago. I would like to redeem them. Mr. Otto, please name your price.” Russell said with a smile.

Roland felt a chill in his heart, finally understanding where his disgust came from.

The first part emphasizes that it's okay, but then it says it's necessary to redeem the stolen items. This is contradictory and just plain disgusting.
“I see that Deacon Russell is very sincere, so I won’t ask for an exorbitant price. I’ll offer 200,000 German dollars.” He put on a sincere expression.

"you……"

(End of this chapter)