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Chapter 756 - 756 Task 396 (4000) _2

Chapter 756: Task 396 (4000) _2 Chapter 756: Task 396 (4000) _2 A few seconds later, the sound of a body hitting the ground could be heard from afar.

Casio glanced at the broken window, extended his left hand, and completely tore the rag on his muscular right arm. He then closed the door with a backhand swing.

“Alright, give me the eight hundred units of Holy Spring Water.”

In the rest room, two staff members looked at each other in bewilderment.

At four in the afternoon, a rumor started circulating within the Hunters Association for a week.

It was said that Lion King Soss had started suffering from a mental disorder after being assassinated a few days ago. Today, at the headquarters of the Dark Hunt Organization, he actually jumped out of a second floor window. He fell dozens of meters, in an extremely embarrassing manner.

It seemed that the previously most powerful competitor for the position of shadow hunter was no longer up to it. Now all eyes were on the competition between Thorn Solomon and Sea Demon Claire.

That afternoon, Casio took eight hundred units of Holy Spring Water from the Hunters Association and punched Lion King Soss all the way out. He was not punished in any way, not even questioned. It seemed, Soss also understood that he was wrong then, and that being punched out was indeed humiliating.

Moreover, the two staff members carrying the metal cans were potential witnesses. Since Soss had initiated the fight within the Hunters Association, even if he had the support of the royal family, he would inevitably face certain punishment.

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Having obtained eight hundred units of Holy Spring Water, Casio’s research on the Platinum Stigmata had begun in earnest. He cooperated with the Ghost Man in the World of Calamities to exchange Secret Soul power for Black Rain Villa. Then, the two forces merged.

A week passed.

The Platinum Stigmata on Casio’s arm had reached as many as thirty-three.

As his real body was in the Dark Hunting Association in the real world, he usually tested the combination of Southern Dipper Force in the World of Calamities. There were countless immortal dark creatures there, which were ideal for testing. After experimenting for a few days, Casio found that the dark creatures killed by the Southern Dipper Force developed four-tiered immortal damage characteristics, overlapping and merging with each other.

Characteristics: Spiral, Decomposition, Explosion, Shock.

The damage it caused was undoubtedly stronger than that of a single type of Southern Dipper Force. However, at the current stage, it had not yet reached perfection. The four-tiered damages did not work together, nor did they create a wonderful reactions. They merely stacked on top of one another, brutally damaging the dark creatures. This needed to be improved, and he could see what would happen with the addition of more Platinum Stigmata.

Today was July 22, almost a month back in the past.

At eight in the morning, the leader of the Mechanism Corps gave an order to the Hunters Association. The vacant position of Shadow Hunter should now be contested.

There are a total of four candidates confirmed for participation.

Lion King Soss, supported by the royal family.

Thorn Solomon, supported by the Council.

Sea Demon Claire, supported by the Dark Hunt Organization internally.

Bai Kui, a Copper-ranked hunter supported by the old hunters.

Once the list was out, the Hunters’ Association was abuzz. They had not expected Bai Kui to actually participate in the contest for the position of Shadow Hunter this time. According to the original idea, he should have been accumulating power in secret waiting for the next competition. After all, he was young and had plenty of chances. But the reality was far from expectations.

“Isn’t he just handing this to them?”

“I don’t understand, even if that Copper-ranked hunter Bai Kui has a mental disorder, how come those old hunters have also become muddle-headed.”

“Sea Demon Claire, Lion King Soss, and Thorn Solomon, each and every one of them is a top-tier Dark Gold-ranked hunter. To insert someone of Copper-ranked among them, isn’t it like inserting a stray dog among a pack of wolves?”

“Hey, the first phase of the contest for the Shadow Hunter position is a dangerous mission assigned by the Hunters Association. The minimum requirement for the mission is Dark Gold, and it’s even considered dangerous in Dark Gold rank. That kid may just be eliminated in the first phase, the Hunters Association won’t pity him for being weak… ”

Discussion among the hunters in their gathering places went back and forth.

Hunters Association, Central Hall.

Four silhouettes were quietly waiting for the arrival of the Holy Light Hunter. As the president of the Hunters Association, only he could assign the tasks fairly.

In the hall, three silhouettes were gazing at the person on the far right with veiled intent. Thorn Solomon, who was seeing Casio for the first time, had an apparent look of surprise on his normally calm and melancholy face.

Is this towering man Bai Kui? He’s evidently even larger than the lion king, Soss? Although his aura was restrained, making it hard to gauge the degree of his strength. But it’s certain that he’s far beyond a mere black bronze level, he is at least a master of the dark gold level. It seems that those old hunters indeed hid a lot, very cunning!

Apart from Solomon, Soss was also intensely watching Casio. There was anger concealed in his eyes, with a trace of humiliation. A week ago, he was punched off at the Hunters Association, Soss almost lost his confidence.

The plan to get the holy spring water from the resources management department was also thwarted.

Plus, the previous arm amputation was like adding insult to injury.

However, the royal family ultimately bailed him out. They paid a great price to trade for enough holy spring water from the Holy Baptism Cathedral.

Soss drank the holy spring water to his limit over this week, and his physique’s source energy was strengthened, moving up a notch.

His strength has returned to its original peak state.

The recovery of his strength swept away the gloom in Soss’s heart. Whether it was his old rival, Solomon Claire, or the sudden appearance of Bai Kui.

He still had full confidence in earning the title of Shadow Hunter.

Five minutes passed, and a slim figure walked into the hall. He appeared to be in his forties, cultured with a refined air about him, and dressed in a black suit. A pocket watch hung on his chest, and he wore a monocle over his right eye.

Lei Yu Dilixiate, the president of the Hunters Association.

He’s also a hunter who succeeded the title of “Holy Light” for over ten years.

His face held a gentle smile, giving one the impression of a spring breeze at the first glance. This was Dilixiate’s normal state in life, but once in his identity as a hunter, he would be the most terrifying and bloodthirsty sword.

“Good morning, you four. Let’s get to the point, each of your tasks has already been assigned yesterday, all here.”

Dilixiate gestured with something like a file in his hand.

It was marked with categories one to four.

A danger sign was stamped onto the surface of the file in red ink.

Clearly, these were not just ordinary tasks.

“These tasks can only be completed by you alone, if it is found that someone else has assisted, eligibility will be immediately revoked. Moreover, there is a time limit for the tasks, failure to complete within the time will also disqualify you from the competition…”

“Furthermore, if any other special circumstances are found during the course of the mission, you can choose to report immediately. After all, accidents can happen at any time, and cases that far exceed the difficulty of the task can be understood. For this, I’ll prepare an extra task for you.”

As Dilixiate spoke, he distributed the four files to the people present in order. Casio was given the number four file.

He didn’t know if it was an illusion, but he felt Dilixiate’s gaze linger on him a little longer. Casio pondered for half a second, releasing a small amount of his aura. Dilixiate quickly shifted his gaze away.

“Alright, ladies and gentlemen, you may leave now.”

As Dilixiate’s voice rang out, the four people slowly left the hall.

Casio, expressionless as always, returned to the hunter house where Hebu resided.

As soon as he went in, a group of old fellows eagerly greeted him.

Surrounded by the crowd, Casio opened the task in the file.

Mission: Investigate the malignant cannibalism event in the Florence Commercial District.

Difficulty: A

Information: Fifteen days ago, a serial killing occurred in the Florence Commercial District. The murderer was brutal, active at night, and took parts of the victim’s body. After investigation by the Hunters Association, it was found that a dark creature was responsible. Thus, a hunting operation was launched ten days ago. The operation failed the next day, with the loss of one dark gold level hunter and three white luminance level hunters. The dark creature was confirmed as an “A” level danger target, extremely cunning, powerful in battle, and has assassin-like stealth abilities. It is suggested that two or more dark gold level hunters carry out the operation and kill it on the spot.

Deadline: Ten days

Note: For detailed intelligence, you can ask the relevant personnel.