- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 239
On the south-facing balcony of the hotel’s second floor, Fang Bo and Rugal Omega/Bernstein were gazing out at the night view of Southtown.
“Nice view, no wonder this place has been developing so steadily.” Rugal spoke with apparent praise, but his eyes burned with a desire to destroy.
Rather than appreciating the beauty of the night, he yearned to personally annihilate this city.
Bathed in the soft moonlight, Rugal clenched his fist tightly, then turned to face the young man. “Have you thought it over?”
He had come here with the intention of temporarily teaming up with the Ruthless Squad, with the plan to destroy the Nests organization’s headquarters after the tournament.
That very headquarters was a space station floating in the cosmos, the home of the hidden leaders of the Nests organization.
If it had been anyone else, they might have refused this proposal, as those so-called “champions of justice” loved to preach and moralize.
But Rugal had a feeling that the young man before him wouldn’t disappoint him.
With an expectant look in his eyes, Fang Bo slowly responded, “I don’t mind working together.”
Rugal didn’t respond immediately, knowing full well that the next words would be a “but.”
Sure enough, Fang Bo soon raised his concern. “But you need to tell me—who exactly is the Rival Team working for? There’s no way the three of you alone would dare to provoke the entire Nests organization.”
This was a generous way of asking, as it left Rugal some dignity.
It wasn’t just that they didn’t dare—Rugal and his team didn’t even have the ability to get to space.
If they didn’t have someone backing them, that would be strange.
The possibility of a reincarnator being involved was slim. Those fools would never dig their own graves. It had to be someone from the plot—a character with the ability to board the Sky Mother Ship.
Rugal didn’t hesitate, sensing that Fang Bo was beginning to catch on. He revealed the name of the person behind the scenes.
When he heard “Zero,” Fang Bo not only confirmed his suspicions but also got a better understanding of Rugal’s nature.
Cooperating with this guy was like making a deal with a tiger—always ready to be betrayed at any moment.
Maybe Rugal saw the suspicion in his eyes, because he turned and looked out over the bustling night sky of Southtown, saying slowly, “Survival of the fittest. That guy has no ability to complete his plan.”
His words explained why he was seeking new collaborators, but Rugal still hadn’t clarified the most crucial question: what was his true motivation?
“Please don’t tell me you’re doing this to uphold justice against the Nests.”
“Hahaha, I see you have a knack for jokes.”
After laughing, Rugal laid out his true reason for wanting to deal with the Nests: “I’ve mastered the power of Orochi’s blood perfectly. Now I need more blood to increase my strength.”
“That guy promised me that he’d find enough Orochi’s blood, but I think it’s best to prepare for multiple contingencies.”
With that, a bloodthirsty smile spread across Rugal’s face. “And there just so happens to be three carriers of Orochi’s blood participating in the tournament.”
Due to the psychological trauma caused by Goenitz all those years ago, Rugal would never dare to provoke him.
Thus, he set his sights on the Evil Team trio who had come to compete.
As the Four Heavenly Kings of the Celestial Kingdom, the trio possessed vast amounts of Orochi’s blood, more than enough to fulfill Rugal’s needs for enhancement.
“When I make my move, you help me distract Goenitz, and afterward, we’ll wipe out that damn Nests organization together.”
At first glance, it seemed like a reasonable deal, but in reality, it was completely devoid of guarantees.
Even if they succeeded in slaughtering the Evil Team and maybe even killing Iggnis, would Rugal truly get along with the Ruthless Squad afterward?
Of course not.
Fang Bo was certain that the man in front of him would eventually turn on them—it was just a matter of when.
“Let me think for a few days,” Fang Bo said, not refusing outright but offering a slightly ambiguous answer.
The choice was in his hands—whether to cooperate or not would depend on his personal will.
Even if he ultimately declined, Rugal wouldn’t have many options other than glaring at him.
Would he dare to make a move?
If things went wrong and caused a commotion, attracting those three terrifying figures, Rugal might very well die again right here today.
“Fine. Don’t make me wait too long,” Rugal said before leaving.
As the cool night wind blew, Fang Bo silently fell into thought.
This mission was proving to be far more complicated than anticipated.
The Nest plotline was divided into two factions: Clone Zero and Iggnis.
Rugal wanted to take down the Nest, while also scheming against Clone Zero, and reaching out with his filthy hands toward the Evil Team members.
On the reincarnator side, the Orphanage and the Nest appeared to be working together, but who knew the true extent of their relationship?
These were just the background factions; even the King of Fighters participants had their own motives.
Some were infiltrating the enemy camp to sabotage it, some were ready to betray at any moment, and others just wanted to teach the Ruthless Squad a lesson.
“This is a damn mess,” Fang Bo muttered.
Just then, he heard a commotion near the hotel entrance.
Looking over, he quickly spotted a familiar figure.
“Kyo Kusanagi has finally arrived.”
Amid the service staff’s surprised cries, Fang Bo leapt over the railing from the second floor.
By the time he reached the front entrance, Kyo Kusanagi had already checked in.
Just as Fang Bo was about to greet him, he immediately sensed something was wrong with Kyo.
Kyo Kusanagi‘s face was pale, and he kept clutching his abdomen, clearly in pain.
“Are you injured?” Fang Bo asked, pressing his hand on Kyo’s shoulder.
He couldn’t miss such a golden opportunity to recover some experience points.
[Basic Melee Experience +594]
[Your Basic Melee has leveled up to LV9]
Having used 220 HP, Fang Bo successfully healed Kyo Kusanagi’s injury.
The experience he gained was enough to bring his Basic Melee skill up to level 9, now making him a seasoned combatant.
While he celebrated his progress, Fang Bo couldn’t help but look at Kyo with confusion.
Such a serious injury meant that Kyo‘s battle must have been perilous. If it had been any worse, he might have already been dead.
“Who did this to you?” Fang Bo asked.
As Kyo gritted his teeth in pain, he recounted the events of the night.
After repelling the first wave of attackers, he had thought he was finally safe. But he didn’t expect a second wave of assassins to be waiting in the shadows.
“The enemy is a woman who uses ice powers. Her methods are very strange. I got injured because I wasn’t careful.”
He made it sound simple, but the real situation must have been dire. Otherwise, how could someone like Kyo Kusanagi, at his current strength, have gotten hurt this badly?
[Kyo Kusanagi (Clone Zero)]
[Attack Tendency: Low]
[Attribute Tendency: Strength, Agility, Vitality]
[Traits: Immortal Red Flames (Legendary), Demonized (Legendary)]
[Threat Assessment: Extremely Deadly]
In just half a month, Kyo Kusanagi had grown much stronger.
Originally, his Mentality attribute had been present, but now it had disappeared, most likely due to a significant increase in his other attributes.
Excluding the influence of the Sacred Treasures, Kyo Zero’s combat power now rivaled that of the original Kyo Kusanagi from King of Fighters ’97.
Fang Bo even suspected that he could now take on Iggnis alone. Even if he was slightly weaker, the gap wouldn’t be that large.
At the very least, they should be on the same level.
The Ruthless Squad had three high-tier fighters, each capable of impressive combat feats.
As for Fang Bo, he was clear about his role.
“I’m just a healer. Whoever gets injured, I heal them. Fighting and all that bloody violence? Not really my thing.”
When you have strong allies, there’s no need to go charging into the fray yourself. The Nests organization wasn’t an enemy to be dealt with at this stage.
Without the joining of three powerful teammates, Fang Bo would have long since run away with his buddies.
According to the storyline, the true downfall of the Nest would come in 2001.
At that time, the main character K’ hadn’t reached the peak of his power, and these guys alone wouldn’t be able to defeat Iggnis.
That’s why Fang Bo was confident that he could trigger a world quest.
Wiping out the Nests organization would also serve as a lesson for the Orphanage group.
After chatting a bit more, Kyo Kusanagi revealed his intense desire to win—he wanted the world to know that he was the true “strongest fist.”
Naturally, Fang Bo strongly supported this, not forgetting that he still had an unfinished hidden quest.
Once Kyo Kusanagi claimed the King of Fighters title, he’d be looking at a substantial reward.
For Fang Bo now, unless it was a continuous hidden quest reward, ordinary hidden quests could only be described as “meh.”
It couldn’t be helped; he’d completed too many similar quests by now.
After watching Kyo head off to rest, Fang Bo wondered when the next teammate would arrive.
All three of his teammates were “problem children.” Each of them required attention, but none more so than Iori Yagami. His headstrong nature was etched deeply into his very bones.
If he wasn’t kept in check, who knew what kind of trouble he’d stir up?
Boom!
Just as Fang Bo was musing, a purple flame appeared in the sky.
Iori Yagami had arrived, and from the looks of it, he was in combat.
“Kyo Kusanagi was attacked. This guy’s definitely a target too.”
With that thought, Fang Bo activated the jet feature in his shoes and shot toward the battlefield like a shooting star.
At the moment he took off, Fang Bo could feel numerous gazes locked onto him, some of them filled with intense killing intent.
“Damn it, these guys are all trouble.” He couldn’t help but curse inwardly.
That prickling sensation on the back of his neck was unsettling, but fortunately, he quickly flew out of their line of sight.
The cool night breeze brushed against his face, and as he soared through the sky, Fang Bo couldn’t help but feel a sense of exhilaration.
With his agility continuously improving, the effects of hover acceleration were becoming terrifyingly effective.
In about five kilometers, he covered the distance in less than twenty seconds and had already reached the destination.
He spotted the combatants from afar and sent out an information probe.
[Iori Yagami (Yata Mirror)]
[Attack Tendency: Low]
[Attribute Tendency: Agility, Mentality, Strength]
[Traits: Destructive Azure Flame (Legendary), Orochi’s Blood (Legendary)]
[Threat Assessment: Extremely Deadly]
“Iori’s power hasn’t changed much,” Fang Bo thought.
On the surface, that seemed true, but he couldn’t know the actual situation.
As for Iori Yagami‘s opponent, at this moment, they were moving rapidly, and Fang Bo couldn’t lock onto their figure just yet.
But the fact that they’d fought this long, and even managed to injure the prideful Iori, showed that the enemy was definitely formidable.
As Fang Bo hovered directly above the battlefield, he caught sight of a figure wielding a long sword. His heart sank.
The black wings, the hardened body capable of withstanding deadly blows—these all pointed to the true identity of the opponent: Seraph.
[S- Big Dog (Test Version Seraph)]
[Attack Tendency: Medium]
[Attribute Tendency: Agility, Strength, Mentality]
[Traits: Steel Body, Green Blood (Legendary)]
[Threat Assessment: Extremely Deadly]
“Big Dog.” Fang Bo stared at the enemy’s codename, trying to deduce the identity of this opponent.
Once he figured out the clone’s origin, he would know exactly how to engage in the battle.
(End of Chapter)