For a long time since his reincarnation, Legolas had been worried about why he had not heard of the notorious Clown Society yet.
He already had different theories, but after this moment, he confirmed that all his theories were wrong.
The Clown Society was there, they just remained accumulating strength in the dark, and today was the day they've been waiting for.
Legolas finally knew why Sophia's mission was tagged as a Grade D mission; the mission actually involved the Clown Society which really surprised him.
Once again, he got to meet the notorious Clown but this was not a game anymore, he could actually die this time and was why he felt goosebumps.
When Clown finally left, Legolas heaved a huge sigh of relief but that was not the end of his misery as his relief pushed him into making a silly mistake.
"Who is there?"
As soon as he heard this, Legolas's brain geared into overdrive mode.
He needed less than a second to completely analyze his current situation. At this moment, he was stuck in enemy territory against 18 Grade E superhuman warriors, and an unknown number of Grade F warriors.
Of these 18 Grade E Superhumans, Legolas guessed that the assassin that he needed to kill was among them but he didn't have the luxury for that now.
At this moment, his survival was paramount since after his analysis, he discovered that his chances of victory were less than 2% even if he risked it all.
Without hesitation, Legolas finally made his move.
"Intruder!" "Don't let him escape!"
Even as the 18 alarmed Grade E Superhumans rushed forward to kill him while yelling, Legolas's virtual game interface lit up.
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You have activated Active Ability: Combat Master
[Combat Master: When activated, +10% hand-to-hand combat proficiency, +10% reaction speed, +5% pain resistance, and +20% Uppercut damage.]
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Passive Ability is in effect: Marksman
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Passive Ability is in effect: Martial Artist
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Of the 18 Grade E Superhumans, some of them were Elementalists as they went to work instantly. Those with earth affinity controlled the surrounding earth to form something like a shield to cage Legolas.
While the Elementalists worked to cage him in, the Pugilists sprinted with all the force that their legs could carry to close the distance to him.
Before the cage could enclose completely, 2 loud gunshots reverberated as Legolas finally put his G-96 Automatic Pistols to use.
2 of the Elementalists received accurate shots to the head as they were both knocked unconscious instantly, having not expected the shot and barely being protected by their Elementalist barrier.
Those 2 were knocked out, but the other superhumans reacted fast enough to protect themselves but that was not the only reason why Legolas shot at them.
Chaotic mana bullets were great at messing with superhuman's control over their energy. With the bullets, the elementalists were kept at bay.
As for the only 2 Summoners among the 18, their contracted beasts were not here with them which made them more or less useless in this battle. They didn't have an Agent sub class like Legolas did.
The only people that now posed a problem to him were the Pugilists who were the majority. Legolas countered them with his Combat Master active ability.
3 Pugilists cut off Legolas's escape route as they appeared in his front like thugs. The one who seemed to be the strongest of the 3 jumped in first with 5 rapid combo jabs, followed by a front kick and an overhead kick.
The Pugilist energy empowering this Pugilist's attacks was fierce as his jabs cut open Legolas's defense, enabling the 2 kicks to connect easily.
Boom!
Legolas was kicked on the chest and launched away like a ball as he coughed blood but he was still as clear-headed as ever. Even with his Combat Master ability, he was no Pugilist and Pugilists were the masters of close combat.
Having expected this, Legolas already calculated everything, he positioned himself in a way to determine where the force of the kick would carry him to.
It was after the 2 kicks connected that the Pugilist's eyes widened as the momentum carried Legolas all the way before dropping him in the stairs.
The Pugilist jumped to try arriving faster at the winding staircase, but Legolas was a step ahead after landing as he turned and pulled the trigger.
Even till now, he was still as clear-headed and ruthless as ever.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Bullets sprayed out of the automatic pistol's muzzles like rain.
The Pugilist was not prepared as the Chaotic Mana Bullets destroyed his energy control, including his Pugilist energy shield in the process. Once his energy shield was destroyed, the bullets wasted him.
The Pugilist saw his fate and yelled valiantly before dying. "For the Clown!"
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You have killed a psychopath of the Clown Society: Grade E
You have gained 2,330 Experience points
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You have triggered Grade A Mission: Enemy of the Clown Society!
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The death of this Pugilist came as a shock to the others.
They became much more cautious but also angrier. Instantly after killing the Pugilist, Legolas turned to scale up the winding staircase but he paused as the secret door opened only for warriors to start trooping down.
Clearly, the whole Theater of Laughter had been alarmed of the intruder and all guards in the hideout where trooping towards this direction to kill him.
Above him was now an army of dozens of Grade F superhumans, below him was another army of 17 angry Grade E Superhumans.
Legolas felt his blood boiling hotter, making him more excited as he kept on thinking of that small clue that he was missing to orchestrate his escape but he didn't see it.
This time, he was really out of options.
Legolas looked at the enemies trooping towards him silently, he was about to go desperate and call his beasts before his virtual interface lit up again.
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Beta testing has been scheduled
Retrieving information…
Retrieval Complete
Beta Test Period: 10 Days
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"Huh? The beta testing started ahead of time? That's like 2 days earlier".
Legolas was stunned but his current situation did not allow him to think too much. "I remember a spawn point being close to this location".
"Perhaps, the players will be my breakthrough point".
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[Character Name: Ghost Sentry]
Regular Settings Selected
Character Creation Complete
Race: Human [Carbon-based]
Based on your preferences, you have been matched to Planet Darvis
Starting Zone: Timberland Shelter
Spawning…, Please wait…
[You have received your beginner Grade F Mission: Locate the nearest Village/Prefecture]
[Mission Rewards: 200 Experience points]