novelraw Chapter 92: Give Some Face
Chapter 92: Give Some Face
The surrounding air began to violently undulate as massive spiritual energy gathered, erupting forth like a furious laser cannon.
Captain Blackeye swiftly dodged away.
Black Glove also stopped resisting head-on, instead darting sideways like a wild dog in full sprint.
Boom!
Blood splattered as a vivid wound split open across Black Glove's upper body.
Chen Qi raised his head and sneered:
"How's that, Black Glove? Enjoying yourself?"
The bloodied Black Glove stood up, nearly biting through his teeth in rage.
In the pirate world, supernatural tiers symbolized status.
Yet now, he was being mocked by some first-tier brat.This humiliation from a kid was utterly unbearable!
It had been so long since he'd felt this way. He spat out a bloody tooth:
"Not bad at all. More please~"
Thick, inky shadows once more enveloped Black Glove's body, beginning to repair his wounds.
Third-tier supernaturals represented a qualitative leap. Upon reaching this tier, with sufficient supernatural modifications, one could temper their body to a steel-like state.
Their physical form could withstand concentrated gunfire!
And Black Glove cultivated a shadow-body capable of constant regeneration.
"What should we do?"
The Flower Witch broke into a sweat, gripping her staff while tiptoeing across the water's surface.
The weakness of the shadow-body... Chen Qi contemplated quietly.
As an elite among third-tier supernaturals, Black Glove's durability surpassed human limits.
"We can't kill him, but we can temporarily disable him. After that, we run."
Chen Qi laid out the simple plan and asked:
"Flower Witch, do you have any fire-based spells?"
Shadows feared light, especially fire-based attacks.
The Flower Witch froze for a second:
"No... I'm just an amateur mage who knows some basic spells."
"What about fire-related potions?"
"None... they all fell into the sea..."
She tightened her grip on the staff.
Watching Black Glove's nearly-repaired body, Chen Qi analyzed the situation.
Little Crow had been spectating idly, using her inability to walk on water as an excuse.
Captain Blackeye acted selfishly, unwilling to sacrifice himself to create openings for Black Glove.
He'd probably only strike when going for the killing blow.
Simply put, among these three: one undercover actor, one kill-stealer avoiding injury.
The real threat was only Black Glove.
Chen Qi opened his Backpack Card:
"Flower Witch, how about control spells?"
Her eyes lit up:
"Very skilled! Especially binding types. But I can't deal damage while maintaining control spells."
If she couldn't attack, Chen Qi's small pistol couldn't deal meaningful damage.
And engaging in melee would be suicide!
His earlier bullets couldn't even pierce Little Crow's defense.
That's why the Flower Witch hadn't used control spells yet.
She bit her lip, looking troubled.
"Hey!"
Black Glove picked at his ear and roared:
"You two discussing tactics right in front of us - think we're deaf?
Are your heads made of wood?
If you must, at least whisper in her ear!"
The experienced Black Glove lectured them, feeling utterly disrespected.
They dared discuss strategy right before him!
At least give him some face!
Chen Qi raised an eyebrow - he actually found Black Glove's point reasonable.
Then suddenly, he felt warm breath tickling his ear.
Along with a sweet jasmine fragrance.
The Flower Witch leaned closer, her head nearly touching his as she whispered:
"Unless... Black Glove and Captain Blackeye show openings, I can't restrain them.
Also, your pistol probably can't hurt them effectively.
Maybe... we should run..."
Chen Qi's hand trembled slightly.
In the game forums, though cheerful, the Flower Witch was bound by fate - a rare career-focused loner type.
Had her affection for him grown this much, or was this their special connection... His heartbeat accelerated momentarily before he replied seriously:
"No, his pursuit ability is too strong. We must cripple him first.
I'll create an opening."
Black Glove's ears perked up.
He'd heard every word.
Silently regulating his breathing, Black Glove gathered strength.
A first-tier supernatural daring to create openings against him!
"Come, Third Water Spirit."
Chen Qi extended his palm downward.
At his command, a water spirit suddenly emerged, leaping into his hand.
Black Glove shuddered.
Inside the water spirit in Chen Qi's grasp was an incredibly precious item!
Black whale blood! Enough to elevate their status in the Blackfin Crew!
The glass vial of black whale blood - when had that been taken? Black Glove turned to Little Crow.
Little Crow shrugged: "┓(-.-)┏"
Can't walk on water - what could she do? Got ambushed! Did her best!
"I'm just a healing specialist," she defended.
Perfectly normal for support roles to get ambushed.
Black Glove's chest ached with fury.
Worse than strong enemies were slacking teammates.
Chen Qi suddenly threw the vial backward:
"Black Glove, come get it if you don't want this black whale blood gone forever."
The vial splashed into the sea, snatched by deepsea water spirits swimming away.
Mustn't show weakness now! Black Glove struggled to remain calm.
But watching the precious blood recede, he involuntarily stepped forward.
Any delay might lose it forever in the vast ocean!
This affected his annual Blackfin Crew evaluation!
"No matter. I'm strong enough."
No more hesitation. Three black snakes materialized at his fingertips.
The serpents rapidly expanded into monstrous vipers.
Triple Viper Bite!
"Let's go, Captain Blackeye!"
Both pirates charged simultaneously.
Black Whisker plants swayed violently in the raging winds.
The Flower Witch's flower-adorned hair danced wildly.
Focusing intensely, she lightly tapped the water's surface with her wooden staff.
"Earth Goddess, grant us your protection."
Ripples of nature-infused spiritual energy spread across the water.
Control-type floral spell: Goddess's Vines!
Countless slippery green vines erupted from the sea, entangling both men.
The vines successfully wrapped around their legs and arms!
"Success!"
The Flower Witch rejoiced - then a black fear-flower bloomed on her head.
Black Glove's giant vipers viciously tore through the vines.
Panicking, she warned:
"I can only hold them for three seconds."
Three seconds was impressive enough... Chen Qi praised:
"Well done, Flower Witch!"
Without hesitation, Chen Qi produced an entire barrel of Ghostfire Oil from his Backpack Card.
Ghostfire Oil!
The ghostfire from Ghostfire Fish constituted an extremely rare supernatural blue flame, with shredding force that could even burn underwater.
Muscles tensing, Chen Qi perfectly angled the barrel before dumping its entire contents onto Black Glove.
Feeling the sticky substance coating him, Black Glove exclaimed:
"Ghostfire Oil? How so much?"
Chen Qi gave no time to react.
In the final second, he aimed his gun at Black Glove.
Pulled the trigger.
Bang!
This burn cost eight hundred thousand!