RWWOKS Chapter 236

This battle was once again counted as part of the Nests Organization’s pursuit.

As the pursuers departed, the completion prompt for the mission echoed in the air.

[Hidden Mission: Pursuit of the Nests (Completed)]

[Calculating Results… Generating Rewards]

[Based on your contributions, you may choose two rewards from the following options!]

[Option 1: You gain 1000 Story Points]

[Option 2: You gain the Nests’s Raging Fist (Kula)]

[Option 3: You gain the Nests’s Raging Fist (K9999)]

[Option 4: You gain 4 Attribute Points (Rare)]

[Option 5: You gain Gene Refinement Elixir (Uncommon)]

Nests’s Raging Fist (Kula): You can learn the skill moves of the story character Kula.

Nests’s Raging Fist (K9999): You can learn the skill moves of the story character K9999.

Gene Refinement Elixir: A special item that grants 5 free attribute points upon consumption.

Due to the existence of Dream Mirage, Fang Bo was never lacking in skill-based abilities.

Any skill he had “mimicked” theoretically could be mastered over time.

Even without such a convenient ability, it wouldn’t stop him from choosing two attribute point rewards.

Attribute Points: 11

In the blink of an eye, his accumulated attribute points had reached 11.

Once the remaining hidden missions were completed, he would be nearing a breakthrough to the 20-point milestone.

“It seems the process of accumulation isn’t that hard,” he thought to himself.

To reach the extreme of the Mental attribute, he would need to accumulate 30 points.

Considering the fact that all five attributes need to break through simultaneously, the minimum required points would be 34 before officially challenging the Golden Main Quest.

He had initially thought it would take a long time, but now it seemed like the two worlds were nearly aligned in terms of progress.

This was the fifth story world he had experienced, meaning there were at least five more worlds left for him to continue his accumulation.

“There’s plenty of time,” he mused briefly, before glancing over at the still brooding Geonitz, who was drinking away her thoughts.

Her priestess skirt casually lifted, revealing her well-toned thighs, which were now resting comfortably on the chair.

Around them, several men’s eyes lingered, clearly interested in approaching this leader of the Celestial Kin.

After the battle ended, the two had come to a nearby town’s bar.

On the surface, it was to celebrate, but in reality, it was Geonitz’s way of dealing with the gloom inside her heart.

She had indeed regained her strength, but there were two harsh truths she had to face.

First, the power of the fighters had progressed far beyond what she had imagined.

According to her teammate, the revived Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami now possessed terrifying strength that could rival her own.

As the protagonist of the Nests arc, K’ had even more potential. As long as the right emotions were triggered, there was no boss he couldn’t take down.

Though Geonitz was still at the pinnacle of power, the scenes where she would effortlessly crush dozens of fighters upon her arrival were a thing of the past.

The difficulty of reviving Orochi had increased by more than tenfold.

Second, Geonitz found herself suddenly unsure. She didn’t know whether or not she should resurrect her father.

First there was the unyielding Kadiru, then there was the reluctant Ryuji Yamazaki. Now, Liana, the young woman, deeply despised her Orochi heritage.

Even the other three Kings of Orochi had started slacking off. It felt like she was the only one left in the Celestial Kin focusing on the mission.

Even though her will was as solid as steel, Geonitz couldn’t help but feel a bit exhausted.

At the same time, she had doubts: Why didn’t these people want to serve Orochi?

With a sense of confusion that she couldn’t quite articulate, Geonitz began to genuinely explore human civilization.

And soon, she realized that humans were indeed the most evil creatures on Earth.

They were particularly skilled in deceit, arrogant in their behavior, selfish and greedy in their character, and relentlessly destructive toward the planet’s environment.

But not all humans were like that.

Some destroyed, while others repaired. Some spread lies, while others were genuinely kind.

Having seen so many scoundrels, Geonitz couldn’t help but feel moved by those who would sacrifice themselves for the sake of righteousness.

How did she know all this?

The answer was simple: the internet truly was humanity’s greatest invention.

When Fang Bo heard her musing, his expression immediately grew strange.

Geonitz, in this state, seemed no different from those people who spent their days watching positive energy videos and reflecting on life’s mottos.

This wasn’t inherently good or bad, but watching too much of it would inevitably influence one’s thinking.

It was clear that Geonitz had been affected. As the CEO of the Celestial Kin Group, she had started feeling sympathy for humanity.

If Fang Bo hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed it.

“Good thing the idol drama industry isn’t thriving yet,” he wiped some cold sweat from his forehead, continuing to listen to her confessions.

But just as the conversation continued, an unexpected task prompt startled him.

[Task #14552: Triggered Destiny Mission: Apocalypse of the Storm!]

[Mission Description: Geonitz’s faith has wavered. She seems to be in confusion. You must help her make a decision.]

[Mission Requirements: Destruction of the World / Salvation of the World]

[Special Reminder: No matter which path you take, you may need to face Orochi’s will.]

“I really don’t know…” she trailed off, unable to continue speaking.

As for Fang Bo, he was considering whether he could complete this Destiny Mission.

Completely resurrecting Orochi was a difficult task. Forget about the others—his two teammates, Iori Yagami and Kyo Kusanagi, would immediately turn on him.

Compared to the threat of the Nests, Orochi’s plan for world destruction was far more terrifying.

At that point, he might very well become the target of everyone’s hatred.

This path seemed impossible, and the risks of confronting Orochi were equally absurdly high.

If he chose to save the world, he would have to completely seal Orochi away—making sure that he could never escape again.

As Orochi’s child, this decision would be like Geonitz personally killing her own father.

Not to mention discussing it—Fang Bo couldn’t even ask her such questions.

“Forget it, let’s take it one step at a time.”

As the final boss of King of Fighters 96, it wasn’t easy to take Geonitz away.

Fang Bo would try, but he also had to assess his own strength.

If he succeeded, that would be great. His current merit points were enough to convert her into a follower.

But if it didn’t work, it wouldn’t be a big deal. It wasn’t part of his original plan anyway.

Staring at the description of the Destiny Mission, Fang Bo suddenly had a bold thought.

He quietly leaned closer to her, whispering into her ear.

At first, the priestess seemed somewhat resistant, but as she thought it over, she hesitated and finally gave him a small nod.

“Just this once. I’m not interested in this kind of thing anymore,” she muttered.

“Alright, just once,” Fang Bo nodded eagerly, his expression impatient. “Let’s go quickly—this sort of thing is only enjoyable when you’ve had a drink or two.”

“…I’m a bit tired today. Can’t it wait until tomorrow?”

“We can do it while resting.”

With that, Fang Bo pulled her along forcefully.

This scene caused many men around them to feel indignant, though some quickly recognized who she was.

“Isn’t that Mai Shiranui?”

“Oh my god, huge news! Mai Shiranui at the bar, meeting with a mysterious man.”

“I almost didn’t recognize her with her clothes on!”

“My goddess… How could she do this?!”

Soon, the news spread, and it was said that a certain blonde fighter was absolutely furious about it.

South Town, King of Fighters Tournament Venue

Sitting on the throne that represented “the strongest,” a man was watching a replay of the battle at the Nests base.

Clone Zero, one of the two copies of Nests’ senior officer, the real Zero.

He was the one who had organized this year’s King of Fighters tournament. His purpose was to use the energy fields generated by the fighters’ battles to charge a devastating weapon known as the Zero Cannon.

To earn the organization’s trust, Clone Zero had worked hard over the years, finally gaining control of the Zero Cannon.

He knew he was a clone, but he would never admit to being inferior.

Clone Zero aimed to destroy the current order, including the arrogant Nests organization, and become the ruler of this world.

To achieve this, he had prepared two plans, one of which involved the Zero Cannon.

As for the second…

Turning to face the man not far away, Clone Zero asked coldly, “You lost this battle due to underestimating the enemy. I hope something like this doesn’t happen again.”

Hearing the scolding from the plot character, the Chosen One couldn’t help but smile cynically and glanced toward the silent Jason.

“I told you that guy wouldn’t be easy to deal with. Now you see how formidable he is, don’t you?”

The failure of the higher-ups had put the Chosen One in a very good mood.

To defeat that little guinea pig, she knew she would have to rely on herself.

“This is the inevitable fate between you and me,” she thought, letting out a neurotic laugh that drew little attention.

Putting down her glass, Jason slowly stood up and looked toward the empty King of Fighters venue.

After a long moment, he spoke slowly, “Temporary victories or defeats don’t determine the outcome. At least now we know the enemy’s tactics.”

“Temporary victories or defeats?” Clone Zero frowned, a look of clear displeasure on his face. “Should I count how many times you’ve failed?”

He had intended to use this chance to lecture Jason, reminding him of who was in charge.

However, the next moment, a figure in a black cloak appeared behind him.

The chilling air spread quickly, freezing the chair in an instant, and anyone unaware would have thought Kula, the Ice Queen, had arrived.

However, Clone Zero knew very well that the person behind him was not Kula, but a clone they had created using Kula’s genes—called “S-General.”

Something even the Nests organization couldn’t pull off, yet these people succeeded. The clones they created were indistinguishable from the originals.

Even with high-tech combat suits, Clone Zero still felt the chilling cold penetrating deep into his bones.

“Don’t get too reckless,” he warned.

Hearing this, Jason waved his hand dismissively, and the cloaked clone silently disappeared.

It was a subtle reminder to the other party: they were merely partners in a working relationship, not subordinates who should take orders.

What did it matter if they had failed a few times?

The orphanage had been operating for years, its foundation so deep that a group of rookie reincarnators couldn’t even compare.

As he said, “Temporary victories or defeats don’t matter. The one who laughs last is the true winner.”

“We can start preparing the plan,” Jason said, then turned and left.

Behind him, three figures dressed identically quickly followed.

Their arrogance left no room for doubt; they clearly didn’t view him, a high-ranking member of the Nests, with any real respect.

At that moment, Clone Zero deeply regretted his earlier actions.

Had it not been for his recommendation, how could these people have risen to their current scale?

“Hmph, luckily, I prepared a backup plan. I knew these guys couldn’t be trusted.”

Pulling out a letter from his chest, Clone Zero’s eyes burned with murderous intent.

South Town, Rebuilt Kagura Clan

It had to be said—money really was powerful.

Though the family courtyard had been destroyed, it was rebuilt in less than a week, looking almost identical to its former state.

Recently, Chizuru Kagura had been focusing on her training, preparing for the King of Fighters tournament.

She didn’t mind other matters, but she absolutely could not allow anyone to break the seal of Orochi.

Things had been progressing smoothly, but then an unexpected guest arrived, completely throwing her plans into disarray.

(End of Chapter)

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