Master of Kaidan
Chapter 171 Good Things Come in Pairs

Chapter 171: Chapter 171 Good Things Come in Pairs

As the D-class personnel’s brain burst, the Swearer’s slight bow became hazy and ethereal, and the bullets that followed passed through him without leaving a trace.

The already arranged medical staff quickly entered, put the unfortunate person who had lost both hands onto a stretcher, swiftly picked up the severed hands from the ground for treatment—if they were fast enough, they should still be able to reattach them.

As the injured were taken away, the aftermath processing team also began to collect traces from the scene, while Mr. R, who had been solemnly saluted by Feng Xue from afar, was now leaning powerlessly against the wall. He was trying to breathe deeply to calm his emotions as he took out his phone and made a call:

"Ms. Q, the operation failed."

"I’ve seen it. Your voice doesn’t sound right, is there a problem?" Ms. Q’s unvarying tone didn’t seem to carry any concern, as if it were just a routine. To this, Mr. R shook his head out of habit and said with a heart-still-in-his-throat tone:

"No need, it must be some kind of forced fear ability or Magic Item. Also, the hypothesis that the Executioner disappears after their death is correct. It must be their disappearance rule. However, the other members of the control group weren’t attacked; can it choose its targets autonomously?"

"Perhaps, we need more testing for that, but I’m afraid it’s going to be a long-term project." Ms. Q’s tone shifted slightly, and after a pause of about ten seconds, she continued:

"No, just ten seconds ago, another D-class personnel from the control group was attacked. I’ve already dispatched someone to retrieve the specific data of both victims. This might offer substantial help in analyzing the rule."

Saying this, Ms. Q seemed to hesitate a moment, then asked:

"What do you plan to work on next?"

"Let’s start with the origins of the coins. Currently, there are three types of people receiving coins: those who accidentally stumble upon Execution targets en route, or those who can offer help to the Executioner; those who are clients of missions and receive the Executioner’s aid due to dire poverty. Apart from these two, there are the Executioner’s regular expenses. After all, these Executioners are different from Swearers; they are not ghosts but humans granted power by ghosts, with their own identities and lives."

Mr. R seemed to have settled from his earlier shaking, now speaking with a more stable tone.

"That’s indeed a good idea, but are you sure you can differentiate these three kinds of people? Don’t forget, there’s also the black market purchases and changes in ownership due to the use of the buyers..."

"I know." Mr. R wasn’t surprised by Ms. Q’s reminder, and continued evenly:

"But we have no other entry point. Besides, Executioners, unlike those who obtain coins by accident, have a large number of coins. This means that by investigating areas where coins are concentrated, we can narrow down the scope. The only issue is, how can we get those bank folks to give us the ’true’ transaction records."

"For that, you might need to talk to Mr. Gao Wen personally, after all..."

Ms. Q did not continue, but Mr. R already understood her meaning and responded:

"I’ll take care of it."

...

"Looks like you’ve encountered some trouble this time?"

As Feng Xue returned to Jessica’s mansion, Jessica, who seemed to have just come back from the newspaper office, gently sniffed, catching the faint "scent of blood," and frowned.

"I was ambushed by the officials, but it’s no big deal," Feng Xue said nonchalantly, waving her hand. Then, as if suddenly realizing something, she looked at Jessica with surprise.

Brain matter and blood, which would not be transported with him when the Current World Rules were lifted, did not stick to his magic item clothing because of its self-cleaning effect, also ensuring no excess odors. So, the so-called scent of blood that Jessica could smell was more about sensing danger than actual olfaction.

Seeing Feng Xue’s glance, Jessica didn’t seem to understand why she was being looked at that way until she heard Feng Xue’s words of praise—

"It looks like you haven’t been slacking off lately."

"Of course not. I can already stack up four eggs. I’m about to become a true Executioner!"

At this, Jessica hesitated slightly before asking:

"But what do you think my next protection should be?"

"These things require you to make your own choices," Feng Xue said, lounging on the couch. But seeing Jessica’s indecisiveness, she offered a tentative reminder:

"There is no set order for protections. Or, to put it another way, you already have the basics for Slaughter Skill and Concealing Breath Skill through your training. If you really need a reason to choose a protection, it should be based on what kind of Executioner you want to become, or, to put it more bluntly, what sort of tasks you want to take on."

"How so?" Jessica immediately pulled out her notebook, ready to jot down Feng Xue’s advice. This was not only a memo for herself but also material for future "Libra stories."

Although the Kaidan novel was banned, its popularity continued to skyrocket. Now many well-known newspapers had even started special "Libra" sections. While they definitely weren’t called that, their content was essentially the same, skirting the edges. The Tasoke Newspaper, the most audacious of them, had even set up an "Assassin Pursuit" section, dedicated to tracking and reporting cases related to Libra assassins, delving into the wicked pasts of each "executed" victim and analyzing whether the crimes were committed by the actual perpetrators or mere copycats.

Readers loved this kind of content, and naturally, no one would give up such a money-making opportunity. The White Rainbow Newspaper, which published the Libra Covenant text, would look suspicious if they didn’t follow suit.

However, Jessica didn’t dare to be as bold as the Tasoke Newspaper and, therefore, had to settle for writing fan creations and interpretations of "Libra."

Feng Xue naturally endorsed Jessica’s self-promotional antics and, deciding against being cryptic, said with an air of imparting wisdom:

"Though Libra’s creed is morality, justice, and balance, it is still an assassin organization at its core. The tasks that fall to us are usually of a few types.

"If you plan to take on jobs involving police, the mafia, or others who may possess large amounts of firearms, or if you’re considering places like Columbia as your main battlefield, then Arrow Avoidance Protection is undoubtedly your first choice.

"If you aim to be a detective-like assassin, conducting your investigations and pursuing fugitives, the ability of Heart of Bright Mirror to survey and counter surveillance is vital.

"Of course, our tasks also include dealing with those light offenders who have been caught but received lenient sentences. For those, Concealing Breath Skill, which allows easy infiltration into prisons, becomes more suitable.

"As for Slaughter Skill, unless you are crazy about martial arts and set your sights on fighting champions or special forces, the techniques already taught to complement your Hundred Refinement Body during your entry are sufficient. You can leave learning this for later without any issue."

Jessica meticulously recorded Feng Xue’s explanations and began pondering which direction she should develop towards next. Meanwhile, Feng Xue turned on the smartphone Jessica had provided for him, considered Bakerland’s map, and thought about which supermarket to stake out today.

As he deliberated whether to add something extra to today’s food, a peculiar feeling suddenly surged through his heart. He inexplicably shuddered and then was filled with an intense sense of excitement—

This was the feeling of a Kaidan entry coming together!