"World Title No.1 - The Chief"
The title unlocked, the barrier disappeared, and the evening breeze continued as "Shadow" finally appeared before the watchful eyes of the world's forces.
"Granting E-tier Rank 1, surpassing the previous record holder."
The pale blue system data transformed into an exquisite envelope and appeared in front of Alister, waiting to be opened.
Alister raised his right hand from under his black coat and touched the center of the envelope, causing a faint blue energy ripple in the space.
"In the world of the Sequence Game, it seems that the rank is everything."
"Use your weakest self to perfectly conquer the Sequence Game."
The envelope only contained two short sentences and the system rules that followed:
"Rule 1: Promotion in rank will result in the title becoming invalid."
"Rule 2: Ranking decrease will result in the title becoming invalid."
"Rule 3: Game defeat will result in the title becoming invalid."
This scene was just like that rainy night from before.
Alister became a player in the Sequence Game, and his past fantasies miraculously materialized into reality.
So "Shadow" turned slowly and elegantly under the moonlight.
With deep black eyes, he looked down at the world, not sparing any player present.
Qingxian, Himizuki, Evil Annihilation, Lian...
All players gazed at "Shadow," feeling the overwhelming aura of an A-tier emanating from him.
Confusion, unwillingness, frustration, curiosity...
At that moment, as the night settled, various emotions intertwined.
The hidden rules of the system manifested once again.
"Global Announcement"
In every continent, from all forces, players of various ranks...
Everyone, at this moment, gazed at the pale blue system interface.
"World Title No.? - The Chief, the limited-time mission has been activated."
"Everyone."
"After a long time, the ninth qualified Chief has finally emerged, but welcoming him is not the only choice..."
Just like ending a beginner's tutorial, "Shadow" smiled lightly, slightly bowing to the world, declaring his presence.
"The game has officially begun."
"Become the Chief, surpass the Chief, or deny the Chief..."
The shadow dragon surrounded Alister, and the illusionary dragon body dominated the night, exuding a mysterious aura of a high-tier.
"Zero and one, the Sequence Game will be restructured because of this..."
"E-tier... Rank 1?"
In the gaps between the densely packed buildings, Qingxian coldly observed "Shadow's" Sequence title, murmuring to herself.
"But only a thousand psychic value..." She confirmed once again.
The system would not be wrong; "Shadow's" E-tier title indicated that his value did not exceed a thousand.
But how could such a large amount of psychic value escape... It shouldn't be...
It's not the base value itself, but an additional value...
...An unknown S-tier high-level ability?
Qingxian frowned, treating "Shadow" with the highest level of caution in her mind, just below her master and "Purple Night's Radiance," which had absolute defense.
At the southern border of the city, the Gun Spirit in the form of a golden phoenix rested on the girl's fragrant shoulder, emitting a clear chirping sound.
At the well-organized zebra crossing under the traffic signal lights.
The proud young lady with black hair and crimson eyes, hugging her soft chest with both arms, revealed a sharp glint in her eyes.
"Tsk..."
Himizuki came to this area intending to block Death's Leader's escape route, but now her mood was complicated, and she didn't feel like talking.
"The data shows that the last Chief qualified emerged in Germany seventy-five years ago, but he only remained for eight minutes."
In the deep night and the hazy neon lights, Ji Yi gazed at "Shadow" from a distance while contacting her employer.
The conditions were unclear, but the "Chief" title, which ranked first, had always been a mystery in the Sequence Game.
What exactly does "Chief" represent? What should he do?
No player knew at all. There was only one sample, and the data was scarce, or rather, severely missing.
The only thing that could be confirmed was that "any Chief qualified must be E-tier Rank 1," this piece of information.
However, from seventy-five years ago until now, E-tier Rank 1 had changed hands many times, yet the Chief only appeared tonight...
Ji Yi withdrew her thoughts and touched the communicator near her ear, saying:
"Miss, the other party does not seem to have the intention of joining the Seventeenth Bureau. What should we do next?"
There was a moment of silence on the other end before a haughty and noble girl's voice sounded.
"Send the video records, and then command the other action groups to deal with the changes tonight."
"...Yes."
All the action groups stationed by the Seventeenth Bureau in A City were mobilized.
Himizuki stood there, her crimson eyes slightly squinted, lost in thought.
How did he do it... The Chief...
The gentle breeze rustled as a luxurious black car slowly stopped beside her, but the young lady didn't have the mood to get on and rest.
At the western border of the city, on the windy rooftop with iron railings.
Fujitani Nisuke, who had removed his false armor, no longer had the ambitious ambitions of Evil Annihilation. Instead, he was left with frustration and melancholy as a retiring office worker.
"Good news: the S-tier ability user is E-tier."
"Bad news: he became the Chief."
"Let us congratulate EDG for winning the world championship!"
Holding a Z country cigarette, he watched the live broadcast of the championship and sighed to himself.
The world is ever-changing, just like dissipating smoke rings, always choking you...
"Cough, cough, cough..." Fujitani Nisuke wiped his nose, "the waves behind the Yangtze River push the ones before them, and I lost on the beach... I give up..."
He continued, "On the other hand, I used to be E-tier Rank 1, how come I didn't get the Chief's title..."
Unfair, too unfair—Fujitani Nisuke grasped the air and shed tears.
This title is so cool, I want to complain!
Compensation should be 10 million, no, 100 billion!
At this moment, his phone screen received a notification, and the colossal red number changed again.
Damn Minister, why are your debts still like high-interest loans?!
High above, Fujitani Nisuke rolled his eyes and lay down on the rooftop, sighing as if his soul was dispersing.
I am already dead; please burn paper for anything, do not disturb, thank you.
In the North District, under the reign of shadows, a figure wearing high heels gracefully and playfully approached Alister.
"Hey~ Chief, Lian is curious about how you did it~"
Lian, like a caring older sister from the neighborhood, approached Alister with Amesist's Scythe on her back, playfully teasing him.
But Alister only coldly reminded her, "All the members of the Seventeenth Bureau are present, yet you dare to show up."
"But doesn't Lian have Mr. Shadow here with her~"
Lian confidently smiled and leaned in, attempting to hold Alister's neck and get closer to him.
"Go away."
"So cold~"
However, Alister's heartlessness only made Lian more excited. She licked her lips like a black cat.
"You didn't treat Lian like this before~"
"So what?"
"Well, that's because at that time, Mr. Shadow didn't resist when Lian hugged him..."
"At that time, Lian and Mr. Shadow were not as close as they are now~" she added, coquettish.
With her actions, the 11th Chief of Perpetual Night's Lament made her intentions clear.
Though she had a romantic mind, she wasn't foolish.
"Mr. Shadow from before indeed didn't have the power to resist Lian, am I right?"
Alister remained calm, "Believe what you want."
The large-scale shadow dragon swam slowly around Alister, enhancing his strength and mystery to the extreme.
"Hmm, you can't be like this~"
Lian blushed, deliberately showing off her beautiful figure, as she always did, teasing:
"Mr. Shadow has become so proud and powerful in such a short time. I can't help it~"
Even as the Chief, he still had to deal with situations where he was left utterly speechless...
Alister couldn't stand it either and couldn't help but want to teach this woman who had no sense of propriety a lesson.