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Chapter 28: Investigation Mission (Part 2)
Chapter 28: Investigation Mission (Part 2)
"Uncle John, this is Leon, the brother of the girl who saved Hannah's life."
The strong old man seemed to notice something amiss with his state, as if harboring an inexplicable hostility towards Leon, the refined middle-aged man quickly spoke up in explanation:
"Do you know about the hospital's pipe explosion the day before yesterday? It was him who bravely shut off the valve, saving hundreds of lives!"
"Oh!"
Upon hearing Leon's heroic deed, the stiff and rigid face of the strong old man finally showed a hint of what could be called emotion.
His slightly raised lips revealed a smile that was more terrifying than kind, and then, with a speed that was hard to discern with the naked eye, he leaned forward and gently lifted the chins of the middle-aged nurse couple.
Facing the sudden attack from their acquaintance, the couple didn't even have time to make a sound before they fainted, their eyes rolling back.
Before the strong old man could knock them out, Leon had already extended his hands to push against the couple's backs, forcefully shoving the unconscious duo towards him, then without hesitation, he turned and ran into the inner room where the middle-aged nurse slept.
"Tsk..."
After seeing Leon's action, the strong old man, who was about to take out his large scissors, couldn't help but click his tongue in annoyance. Just before the couple hit the ground, he caught them with one hand each, gently placing them on the carpet.
After dealing with the unconscious couple, the cigar at the corner of his mouth, which had just been extinguished, reignited on its own. He reached into the basket behind him and took out the terrifyingly large gardening shears, his face expressionless as he hobbled towards the inner room.
...
Damn... I finally encounter a 'kind' anomalous creature, but because my soul is tainted with a demonic aura, I'm being hunted down by him instead. How unlucky can I get!
Hearing the eerie sound of the metal shears scraping across the floor, Leon's face darkened. Without caring about damaging the middle-aged nurse's belongings, he kicked the window lock and forcefully pried it open, intending to climb out and get away from the seemingly formidable strong old man.
However, at this moment, his head spun slightly, and he heard the Black Sheep's unhurried reminder.
'Kid, I advise you not to jump!'
Leon was taken aback by the warning.
Why shouldn't he jump? The old man with the scissors was about to come in. If he didn't jump out of the window now, would he stay and fight him in the castle? Although he had a leg disability, that body of his... Wait a moment!
In a flash of thought, Leon reached into the shopping bag again and quickly grabbed a lamb head, only to discover, to his horror, that the old man's soul, which was filled with killing intent, was slowly advancing directly beneath him.
If he climbed out of the window and used the anti-theft net to slowly descend, he would likely be blocked by the old man with the large scissors between the second and third floors!
So treacherous! This old man is too cunning!
Suppressing the urge to curse, Leon hurriedly turned and rushed out of the inner room, stepping over the unconscious middle-aged nurse couple, and dashed out of the door.
Without caring about injuring his knees, Leon, holding the lamb head, took five or six steps at once, and in two strides, he descended half a floor, running down the stairs with the fastest speed he'd ever used in his life.
Sensing that Leon hadn't jumped out of the window, the old man's soul paused in his soul vision, then slowly made its way towards the staircase.
'Hurry up, or he'll catch up~'
Hearing the Black Sheep's gloating reminder, Leon's heart tightened. Realizing his speed wasn't enough, he gritted his teeth and tried to grab the staircase railing when turning at the corners to speed up his rotation between floors.
Although this apartment was built with some precision, it had seen some years. The wooden railing had occasional splinters that instantly cut Leon's palms, making them bleed profusely.
Not only that, but due to the difficulty of controlling his body at such high speeds, if he let go even a little late, his arms would be painfully pulled by his own weight. His arms had already suffered varying degrees of strain.
Amidst the overwhelming pain, the sound of the large scissors snapping shut drowned out everything else. Driven by the adrenaline coursing through his veins, Leon moved with lightning speed, swiftly navigating the stairs and reaching the lobby in mere breaths, leaving the relentless Strong Old Man far behind.
Finally, he had escaped!
As he gazed at the open door just five steps away and the brilliant sunlight beyond, Leon, who had been chased to the brink of terror, rushed forward unsteadily. But at that moment, his foot caught on something, causing him to lose balance and fall face-first!
What... was this? A ball of yarn? The yarn the Manager Auntie used for knitting?
Recognizing the yarn entangled around his feet, Leon paused for a moment, about to reach down to untangle himself, when he heard a sigh from the Black Sheep in his mind.
'Farewell, kid. We'll miss you.'
What the...?!
Leon, realizing something was amiss, jerked his head up, his heart nearly leaping out of his throat. In that instant when he tripped over the yarn, the Strong Old Man, who had been left far behind, seemed to sense his prey's movement like a spider feeling vibrations on its web. He followed the yarn that was embedded in the wall, brandishing his large scissors and chasing after Leon!
Damn it!
Seeing the scissors, now fully extended and glinting with a chilling light, Leon, already in a desperate situation, raised his hand as if blessed by fortune and swung the shopping bag containing the sheep's head with all his might!
"Clang!!!"
The sound of the cleaver hitting the chopping board echoed through the air, and Leon felt his arms go numb. He tumbled backward, flipping over several times, and rolled out of the Happiness Apartment Building.
"Ahhhhhh!"
"My horn! It's been split open!"
"I'm fed! You fing ahole! You f!"
"You used me as a shield, you little st! This isn't over! F!"
Finally, he had escaped... It was just a simple visit to ask a few questions, but he had nearly lost his life in the process... The job of the Black Iron Bureau is not for the faint of heart.
Amidst the furious curses of the Black Sheep, Leon, in excruciating pain, managed to lift his head with great effort and glanced back at the Happiness Apartment Building.
There, standing at the entrance with a scowl and holding the large scissors, was the Strong Old Man. But he hadn't given chase.
Relieved, Leon raised his right hand, still bleeding, and flipped off the stubborn old man. Then, he plopped back onto the street, gasping for breath in the glaring sunlight.
Screw this Happiness Apartment! It's like a haunted house! I'm never coming back!
...
[You have successfully activated the Black Iron Badge "Parkour Novice" after a life-or-death chase that pushed your limits.]
[Parkour Novice: A beginner in parkour who, through self-initiated training and practice, has acquired basic parkour techniques.]
[Equipped Effect: Although your technique is still crude, you have indeed learned some acceleration skills. When moving rapidly through complex urban terrain, your speed will receive a slight boost.]
[Upgrade Path: Upon completing 100 complex terrain movements and 100 fifty-meter sprint training sessions, this badge will automatically upgrade to the Bronze Badge "Proficient Runner." Current progress: 0/100, 0/100.]
[Hidden Trait (No Equipment Required): After a heart-pounding chase, you've learned how to better protect yourself during high-speed movement.
When you engage in high-speed movement, your chances of getting injured decrease by 1%, and if injured, the severity of the injury will be reduced by 20%.]
[Through self-study and reflection, you have grasped a basic understanding of complex terrain movement, activating the Unique Badge "Materialist Soul (Crimson)."
Your parkour proficiency is at a low level, but your ability to avoid obstacles improves as you become more familiar with the terrain during high-speed movement.]
(End of Chapter)
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