novelraw Chapter 328: You've Been Marked by the Hunter!
Chapter 328: You've Been Marked by the Hunter!
"Hmm..."
Disaster Messenger paused for a moment, looking at An with profound meaning.
An tugged at the bandage on her forehead, gazing at her with sincere expression.
What's going on! Her disciple is already half-paralyzed, yet she's still thinking about tormenting her!
My foolish disciple... Rose smiled gently and said softly:
"My adorable disciple, the relationship between teacher and student is never fixed and unchanging, An. You can challenge me anytime you wish."
Go ahead and try to beat me to death! Disaster Messenger Rose continued:
"However, before that, An, you should first prepare for the 'Great Archmage' profession quest..."
An gently bit her lip and whispered:
"Teacher, I don't want to become an archmage. I want to go to the Book Tower to seek more possibilities."Disaster Messenger tilted her head in confusion:
"You don't want to become an archmage?"
"Yes, I want to seek the 'Book Witch' profession card from the Saint of the Book Tower..."
"Witch!"
Disaster Messenger Rose was visibly startled.
Why would getting beaten up by the Black Hunter make her want to change professions?
According to the information she gathered, recently, the Saint of the Book Tower at the edge of the Witch Sea was conducting a trial, and the chosen ones would receive the 'Book Witch' profession card.
But she never expected that her adorable disciple would also want to become a Book Witch!
The Book Witch profession card wasn't just any profession card; more importantly, it represented the guidance of Book Saint Aslina.
That was a Saint who loved reading books. It was said that her obsession with books made her, as a Saint, voluntarily stay in the library for centuries.
Disaster Rose remained silent for a moment.
This 'Book Witch' profession card had little relation to the Ice Witch. In ancient times, it had been contained by the White Tower Federation.
To obtain this profession card, who knew how many opponents she would have to defeat.
But if An could truly receive guidance from a Saint, it would undoubtedly be excellent.
Whether it was defeating the Black Hunter or becoming a legendary figure who could stand on her own.
Of course, most crucially, that Book Saint might have a method to cure 'Light Gap Disease'.
The Light Gap Disease caused by the Magic Net was an incurable illness that even she couldn't handle.
An needed a new teacher... Rose didn't object, reaching out to pat An's head:
"When are you planning to depart? Do you need someone to accompany you, An?"
In Disaster Messenger's eyes, An was just a stubborn child.
"No need, having the water spirits is enough..."
An lowered her head, looking at Water Spirit Number Three resting on Rose's lap.
Water Spirit Number Three's gaze passed through the window, as if longing for something.
Even while sitting on Rose's lap, Water Spirit Number Three's silhouette appeared particularly lonely and desolate, like an abandoned pitiful child.
And small lightning sparks were emanating from its body.
This was the result of An's special training. To make Water Spirit Number Three stronger, she had researched many possibilities.
Ultimately, An was astonished to discover that as a water spirit, Water Spirit Number Three not only possessed extremely strong lightning resistance but also remarkable mechanical learning ability!
It could use most firearms, operate speedboats, ships, and more!
Now Water Spirit Number Three could fire cannons, throw grenades! Even wield an eighty-pound hammer!
Moreover, it could even learn to operate mechas!
However, to operate mechas, Water Spirit Number Three still lacked powerful spiritual energy!
Therefore, An had been continuously trying to help Water Spirit Number Three possess stronger spiritual energy.
And under Disaster Messenger Rose's training, Water Spirit Number Three had now become several times stronger!
An was confident that one day, she could cultivate Number Three into an existence rivaling the Black Lantern Dragon!
Disaster Messenger patted the melancholic Water Spirit Number Three:
"That's true, this fellow should be able to protect you and take care of you on the journey. After all, in your current condition, sometimes even walking is difficult. I'll try to buy some equipment for it..."
Disaster Messenger Rose stood up, stretching:
"An, if you weren't injured, there was originally a bounty mission perfectly suited for you."
"Bounty mission? Who?"
An picked up her crutch, struggling to stand up.
"Not the Black Hunter, but in terms of bounty value, she might even exceed the Black Hunter!"
Disaster Messenger Rose said excitedly.
Above the Black Hunter... A flicker of terror passed through An's eyes.
Disaster Messenger Rose explained:
"Doctor Crow of the Blackfin Crew, a third-tier Transcendent."
"???"
An tilted her head in confusion. She hadn't heard of Doctor Crow's reputation in the Witch Sea.
Disaster Messenger stood by the window, pointing toward the distant sea:
"An, do you know what happened?"
"Just at the distant Demon Island, a third-tier pirate who consumed the black blood single-handedly severely injured Tiger Shark General!!"
An's pupils sharply contracted.
A third-tier Transcendent! Severely injured Tiger Shark General!
This was a feat only the Black Hunter could accomplish!
Disaster Messenger Rose's expression turned serious:
"Of course, that third-tier Transcendent who severely injured Tiger Shark General quickly suffered backlash from the power and exploded to death.
But this power is already astonishing enough! And all of this is because of that black blood!
Because of this, the navy has ordered that the research organization of 'Black Whale Blood' must be destroyed!"
"That Doctor Crow is an extremely important, yet most vulnerable member of that organization."
Disaster Messenger Rose brushed aside her golden hair:
"Unfortunately, An, you missed this opportunity. Her bounty alone reached fifty million Shell Coins, and she's just a researcher, far weaker than the Black Hunter of the same tier."
"Teacher, the Black Hunter has most likely broken through to the third tier. His bounty will soon be reassessed..."
An added.
According to the information they gathered, the Black Hunter had already obtained a legendary profession card. When he reappeared on the seas, even if the remaining supernovas joined forces, they wouldn't be able to shake even one of his hands!
"Is that so?"
Disaster Messenger turned sideways, saying playfully:
"An, in any case, next, the navy will launch an expedition against the Blackfin Crew's research organization! For this operation, we'll deploy the newest mechas, two generals, three warships...
The seas will become even more chaotic. If you want to go to the Book Tower to meet the Book Saint, you'd better hurry."
Deploying two generals and three warships because of a research organization... An smelled the scent of war!
Leaning on her crutch, she whispered:
"Teacher, in such major events, there's a high probability that the Black Hunter and the Witch will reappear. Moreover, the White Pigeon Press's relic fell into his hands, giving him hunting capabilities...
Teacher, you must be very careful about the Black Hunter and the Witch."
Disaster Messenger Rose crossed her arms:
"I know, don't worry. Teacher will keep an eye out for you. When you return, you'll see the Black Hunter in the undersea prison!"
An struggled to straighten her body:
"No, teacher, that's not what I meant."
Disaster Messenger Rose laughed:
"Could it be that you want teacher to help you tie him up and bring him before you so you can whip him? Privately imprisoning serious criminals isn't good~"
An remained silent for a moment, then said coldly:
"Teacher, don't try to challenge him, and don't attempt to pursue him. You'll be tormented by him."
"Ah?"
Me, the leader of Beiguo Meteorological Bureau, the great Disaster Messenger, being tormented by a newly promoted minor legendary? Disaster Messenger Rose's lips curled upward.
"An, it's been a while since you made such cold jokes."
Disaster Messenger Rose reached out, preparing to pat An's soft little head.
However, An's eyes remained icy cold.
"..."
You're not joking? In your mind, is the Black Hunter more powerful than your teacher? Disaster Messenger Rose raised her proud head, patting An's head:
"Don't worry, An. I am your teacher, the Disaster Messenger of the Witch Sea."
...
Witch Sea, Triangular Great Whirlpool, Devil Island, Blackfin Crew Research Base.
In a research room built with dark bricks, Little Crow was holding a test tube, testing the activity of 'Black Whale Blood'.
Under the Blackfin Crew's war machine, 'Black Whale Blood' was continuously transported to the research base.
She picked up the potion made from Black Whale Blood, walked to the table, and injected the potion into a ten-centimeter tumor.
Squish! Squish!
As the Black Whale Blood was injected, the ten-centimeter tumor violently expanded, instantly growing ten times larger!
Simultaneously, sharp tooth-like substances appeared on the tumor, and it rapidly twisted into a 'Black Whale' shape—
The tumor rapidly expanded, suddenly opening a bloody giant mouth, biting toward Little Crow's head!
Bang!
However, before it could bite down, the tumor exploded like a balloon filled with black blood due to the twisted force!
Little Crow's expression didn't change as she silently recorded the experimental results:
"Experiment 501, survival time 5 seconds, increased by 0.2 seconds compared to previous experiment."
Then she put down the test tube and experimental records, completing the final batch of 'potion' experiments for the day.
Today's work was finished.
Little Crow relaxed, leaning against the cold wall, taking out a lollipop and putting it in her mouth.
She showed an irritated expression, directly biting the lollipop to pieces, and whispered from the bottom of her heart:
"I hate work."
However, in response to her complaint, the entire laboratory remained silent.
Little Crow rubbed her dark circles, looking at the gloomy research institute before her.
Everyone in this research institute was crazy, completely insane.
Numerous Goblet affinity doctors, Floral affinity alchemists, and Goblet-Shadow affinity drug-enhanced subjects were gathered in this massive research laboratory, day and night researching the miraculous medicine called 'Black Whale Blood'.
They were eager to use potion methods to guide the power of the 'Black Whale' to create numerous 'monsters', completely dominate the Witch Sea! Become the overlords of this ocean!
Logically speaking, utilizing power comparable to that of a deity like the Great Whale should be fundamentally impossible.
However, through their efforts, this miracle was slowly progressing.
The Great Whale seemed to be responding to their expectations.
At this moment, a man with messy hair and a golden monocle walked up to Little Crow, praising her without restraint:
"Doctor Crow, you're truly a genius, using blue octopus blood to suppress patients' rejection reactions! This has saved us so much time, so many useless humans!"
The man before her spoke excitedly. He wore blood-stained clothes, had a high nose bridge, and two sharp teeth at the corners of his mouth.
However, before it could bite down, the tumor exploded like a balloon filled with black blood due to the distorted force!
He came from the Goldenfinch Kingdom, was a major wanted criminal, and his profession was the extremely rare Goblet-Heart affinity 'True Blooder'—a legendary profession that could only be advanced through the third-tier profession 'Blood Demon'.
This was her new direct superior after Captain Blackeye and Carol.
"Is that so..."
Little Crow said weakly.
As a sea creature researcher, her knowledge had solved many difficulties in the research of the Black Blood medicine.
Because of this, she had been granted the 'Witch Relic of the Cup'.
Blood Demon Doctor praised again:
"You've done excellently! After this operation, I'll apply for a legendary profession card for you!"
"You should know that Blood Hunter alone has already cleared three large B-tier dimensional rifts! And using the Lucky Dice, obtained five legendary profession cards!"
Blood Demon Doctor said excitedly:
"And among these five profession cards, there happens to be a Lamp-Shadow affinity 'Disaster Messenger' that matches your Shadow affinity belief!"
You sure know how to talk! Little Crow felt completely unmoved internally.
They desire to use potion methods to guide the power of the 'Black Whale' to create numerous 'monsters', completely dominate the Witch Sea! Become the overlords of this ocean!
However, Little Crow still forced a smile:
"I'll do my best. Also, Blood Demon Doctor, I believe that using the Witch Relic of the Cup for experiments would yield results more easily. There's no need to continue using test subjects..."
In this research institute, there were numerous captured test subjects.
Among these test subjects, almost all were second-tier or higher Transcendents. Ordinary Transcendents could no longer endure the pain of 'experimentation'!
"And..."
Little Crow continued.
"No!"
Blood Demon Doctor interrupted her:
"Doctor Crow, the Witch Relic of the Cup is ultimately just a relic, incomparable to two-legged experimental sheep..."
"But..."
"Moreover, Doctor Crow, don't you think the howls of test subjects when they struggle, those expressions of pain, are quite beautiful?"
Blood Demon Doctor licked his lips, his crimson eyes rolling back, trembling with excitement all over.
As a Blood Demon, he enjoyed the expressions of 'food' when they struggled and considered their struggles a form of delicacy.
"..."
Damn bastard! Little Crow tried hard to suppress herself from showing disgust.
At least in the short term, it could reduce some victims... Little Crow helplessly comforted herself. She had completely lost her way.
She slowly raised her head, looking again at this research institute.
Test subjects continuously emitted painful howls, the putrid fishy smell was nauseating, and there were madmen intoxicated with tormenting them.
She had already penetrated deep into the research base, becoming a core member! A core member who truly made a difference!
However, her true identity was that of an undercover agent.
"And among these five profession cards, there happens to be a Lamp-Shadow affinity 'Disaster Messenger' that matches your Shadow affinity belief!"
But her direct superior had instructed her to wholeheartedly assist the research and seek the 'Disaster Messenger' profession card through research rewards.
Undercover year after year, doing these bizarre researches every day... Little Crow adjusted her mask.
If this continues, I'm going to become a key figure of the Blackfin Crew!
I really want to smash this experimental base to pieces! Little Crow gritted her teeth, clenching her fists.
In this research institute, there were numerous captured test subjects.
Soon, a sense of powerlessness overwhelmed her.
She couldn't accomplish anything, couldn't change anything, could only go with the flow.
What could a weak third-tier Transcendent do in these vast seas?
If not for her technical skills, a mere third-tier would be nothing more than food on Blood Demon Doctor's table.
Even surviving is a problem... Little Crow sighed deeply, preparing to temporarily leave the research institute to breathe some fresh air outside.
However, the moment she turned around, a pair of golden dragon eyes met her gaze.
"Dragon Tamer King, Jie..."
Little Crow swallowed hard.
Blood Demon Doctor licked his lips, his crimson eyes rolling back, trembling excitedly all over.
Yet that faint golden dragon gaze felt like the roaring maw of a giant dragon!
Don't be afraid! It's just a recently defeated pirate general! Little Crow bit her finger, trying hard to control her fear, and asked:
"Why would the honorable Dragon Tamer King come here?"
Dragon Tamer King Jie didn't speak.
Blood Demon Doctor stepped forward, clapping:
Test subjects continuously emitted painful howls, the putrid fishy smell was nauseating, and there were madmen indulging in tormenting them.
Bodyguard! What's going on! Little Crow was completely stunned:
"Wait... what does this mean!"
"Simply put, someone will come to hunt us! By the way, Doctor Crow, your bounty is fifty million, on the same level as the Black Hunter!"
Blood Demon Doctor said with a smile, licking his scalpel, particularly excited:
"And both the Dragon Tamer King and I are two hundred million Shell Coins! How exciting that someone dares to move against us!"
I'm on the same level as the Black Hunter! Little Crow instantly sobered up, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Why would she, an undercover agent, have such a high bounty!
Blood Demon Doctor said:
"As expected, they'll be coming soon!"
What exactly is going on! Little Crow bit her finger hard until the flesh tore.
"I hope they don't come for me, just an ordinary little doctor..."
Little Crow prayed.
However, this self-deceiving behavior had no effect.
The next second, she shuddered all over, a piercing chill running down her neck.
There was a pair of crimson eyes watching her from behind!
Dragon Tamer King Jie's eyes also showed a flicker of alertness.
Their inspiration all sensed a killing intent, a killing intent coming from afar!
Someone was using a supernatural relic to track them!
Little Crow's hand holding the lollipop trembled as she stared blankly at the inspiration prompt before her.
【You have been marked by the Deep Sea Hunter!】