Chapter 1076: Chapter 1076

1076: Chapter 162: 20 Rabbits 1076: Chapter 162: 20 Rabbits By the time the tournament had reached its ninth match, the remaining combatants were no longer weak.

And those burdened with a mission, would certainly not back down.

In the ninth and tenth matches, it was two mercenaries from Aus, who were Lu Ping’an’s hunters, and naturally, they chose a fight to the death.

The eleventh and twelfth matches then featured the Two Holy Sons from the Church of the Lady of the Forest…

If it hadn’t been for Lu Ping’an forcibly demanding Eve for the last match, it would have been tough to say who among them was stronger.

“Hey, young man, we don’t actually have any deep-rooted hatred between us, but I’m paid to do a job, so sorry about this.”

The smiling mercenary Loter.

Ham stood on the opposite side, and his cowboy-like attire, along with the firearms on each side, were also quite eye-catching.

“No problem, you want my life for money, and I, too, am prepared to take yours.”

Lu Ping’an replied with a smile.

His hatred for the Aus people didn’t need emphasizing; since he was specifically targeted by an assassin, no matter how “friendly” the opponent seemed, there was no way Lu Ping’an would show mercy.

“Hey, that’s not so friendly now….”

Although he said this, Loter didn’t deny the situation nor did he change his intention for a death match.

Meaningless, for standing here sealed but one outcome.

In the face of sufficient interest and long-standing grudges, amid conflicts of national and international stakes, the two sides could only be in a relationship of life and death.

“…Ah, this is a bit tricky.

Can’t you just let me finish easily, collect my payment, and go back to my vacation?”

Though he spoke casually, beneath his laid-back and cynical tone was a gaze sharp as an eagle’s.

Loter, toying with his leather gloves, faced the seemingly composed “prey” across from him, showing no signs of retreat…

He had seen many a valiant warrior, who turned soft the moment a gun was pointed at their face.

“…Oh, oh, oh, enmity that’s not even personal hate, but from the war between explorers from the Eastern Country and Aus that took place in the Exotic Realm, who would have thought our young man was a wartime hero…”

The emcee had yet to announce the start of the battle, still busy stirring the atmosphere, prompting people to place their bets.

On the large screen, newscasts of that Exotic Realm war, with the gruesome death tolls and survivor statements, captured the attention of most.

It was only then the audience realized there was such a backstory…

‘Twenty Rabbits,’ use your quick gun to tear him apart!”

“…I regret it, I shouldn’t have bet on the mercenary.

Whatever, what’s losing some money?

Lu Ping’an, kill that white x%$!”

“Who are you calling names!?

Exchanges too filthy to be uttered filled the environment, along with insults flying back and forth.

If the deathmatch weren’t about to start, a fight might have already broken out.

Gan Siyi fueled the atmosphere and also encouraged more onlookers to place their bets on the spot.

But judging from the immediate feedback on new bets, more people still favored Loter.

This was not only because he was an old stager well-known for his skills, but also due to a simple matter of allegiance.

They were now on the high seas, with participants in the Secret Realm from both East and West, but clearly, the Eastern Country People were in the minority…

and due to certain reasons, the enemies of people from the Eastern Country seemed to outnumber their friends.

Once it comes down to issues of allegiance in such an international context, Lu Ping’an from the East was not popular.

“Heh, it seems they favor me more.”

Loter, touching the brim of his cowboy hat, continued his verbal provocation.

“Isn’t that better for me?

Doesn’t it mean I can win more…

Heh, you don’t see that, do you?”

The vague words drew his opponent’s attention, but it was really the disdain in his voice that was challenging.

Both sides were probing…

Although Lu Ping’an had shown much before, there wasn’t enough when it came to life-or-death battles, and the same was true for his opponent…

“…You will be torn to fragments by my ‘Twenty Rabbits.'”

His calm words were as if declaring a fact, and indeed he had the confidence to say it.

Being a senior professional and an old stager, his abilities within the senior circles back home were not exactly a secret; the nickname ‘Twenty Rabbits’ was not only Loter.

Ham’s moniker but also a feature of his abilities…

Finally, when the upper side announced the beginning of this deathmatch, neither side made a move.

Lu Ping’an was still observing.

From the information he had gathered, he knew that any rash action against Loter was tantamount to seeking death.

And the reason Loter had not made a move was simply because….

The calm words, as if declaring that reality had already been achieved.

It was at this time that gunshots sounded, a step behind.

Loter held twin guns, striking a shooting pose, yet very few people caught sight of his movements.

At this point, six hollow wounds appeared on Lu Ping’an’s body—chest, throat, back, and heart, with a copious amount of blood oozing out.

His eyes widened as he didn’t even know when he had been attacked.

And as the boy’s widened eyes turned to disbelief, collapsing at the same time, Loter was just preparing to leave with a bored look on his face…

He felt he had wasted his talents on a trivial venture.

But at this moment, a voice sounded from behind…

“…I see, I see, so this is your ability?

Quite interesting, it could be called an instant kill upon first encounter, no wonder you’re a famous killer on the Aus continent, no wonder your powers are not only unweakened in this Secret Realm but even enhanced.”

This time, it was Loter’s turn to be surprised.

Lu Ping’an just quietly stood up…

So, Loter laughed out loud.

It should be this way; otherwise, making the trip all for the sake of bullying a junior would tarnish his reputation.

How much did you see?

“Nine, huh, looks like it’s all of them…

Although a bit late, I did indeed see it.

Is this the truth of Twenty Rabbits?

Do you mind revealing it here?”

“Of course I mind, it’ll make business much harder for me after it’s revealed…

But clearly, you won’t listen to me, so, is there any need for idle chatter?” Loter was quite open about it, but by now, he had also become serious.

It’s not that he had never encountered an opponent he couldn’t kill, but to take the attack so bluntly and still remain as calm as if nothing happened was too bizarre.

“Heh, probably everyone thought you were a Tamer, never expected that you’re actually a pure Fighter, your twin guns are just for show.

What really shoots out are your…

Lu Ping’an had seen countless bizarre abilities, but this scene was probably the most absurd.

The so-called “Twenty Rabbits” were actually Loter’s twenty fingers, or at least, they once were.

In that moment, Lu Ping’an’s “Eye of Truth” saw at least nine hyper-velocity “bullets” crazily bouncing around.

Most of them had different trajectories, different speeds, and were not even in the same “world.”

Lu Ping’an had tried his best to dodge, yet he was still hit by six.

And through actual contact, he came to understand it all.

If one was a Fighter, then naturally they would control their own body in combat…

and so, “fingers” counted as well.

Now it seemed that these were “fingers” operated by the opponent, naturally not weakened by this Secret Realm.

“No, I am a Tamer too, and that’s not contradictory.”

Loter was actually quite open about it, after all, abilities leave traces when used, and since he had participated in the festival, he was psychologically prepared for his powers to be exposed.

Speaking, he took off his gloves, revealing two metallic prosthetic limbs….

“Once, I encountered some troublesome opponents, and I lost my limbs…

but later, I got them back.”

Since it was out in the open, Loter was rather unconcerned.

In fact, in the circles he frequented, his abilities were not a secret; “Loter with the False Fingers” was even his nickname…

but that did not stop him from completing one massacre after another!

Sometimes, the other party having information and being prepared might not be a bad thing.

The next moment, he raised his revolver, pointing it at Lu Ping’an…

“So, this time, can you find them again?

With the sound of the gun, the “Rampaging Rabbit Swarm” dashed forth once more!