Free Web NovelChapter 116: Nitro Upgrade!!
Nobody spun his ice-infused crowbars around his wrists before pointing them toward the remaining thugs. A grin spread beneath the crimson bunny helmet. "Let’s dance."
The remaining thugs roared in unison. As they rushed forward, the flames surrounding their bodies suddenly intensified.
WHOOSH!
Their weapons burned brighter than before. Even the ground beneath their feet seemed to shimmer from the heat.
Nobody raised an eyebrow. "Oh? You guys got a second phase?" He looked toward the sky. "I’m guessing that higher being couldn’t resist interfering again."
Far above, Ray watched with amusement. "Let’s see how entertaining you’ve become, Maniac NPC."
The thugs charged from every direction.
Nobody sighed dramatically. "Guys... guys... guys..." He twirled both crowbars. "Just cool down. Let me help you."
FLASH!
Using Zigzag, he vanished from sight.
The nearest thug swung his blazing sword. It hit nothing but air. "...Where’d he go?"
CLANG!
A cold metallic sound echoed behind him.
Nobody lightly tapped the thug’s flaming head with an ice-infused crowbar.
CRACK!
A layer of ice instantly covered the entire head and the flames around it fizzled into steam. "H-Hey! I can’t ...breath....Arghhhh...."
Another thug charged.
Nobody spun gracefully between them, smashing their heads, shoulder guards, and weapons with quick, precise strikes. Every touch spread frost.
Within seconds, several of the fire-enhanced thugs found their head frozen solid. Some stumbled into one another. Others slipped across the frost-covered dock.
Nobody laughed. "I told you to cool down. You should listen to Bunny Doctor."
One thug shouted, "Get him! You fools! He keeps freezing everything!"
Another yelled, "My sword won’t stop steaming!"
"My gloves are frozen!"
Nobody looked at them proudly. "Customer satisfaction guaranteed."
Suddenly....
Three heavy figures rolled massive cannons into position.
Nobody blinked. "...Hmm....Ahem. You guys aren’t planning on hurting this bunny, are you?"
One thug grinned. "Shut up and die already!"
The three cannons ignited. Their barrels glowed bright orange. Fire spiraled around them.
The system immediately displayed a notification.
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[Warning]
[High-Temperature Flame Cannons Detected]
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Nobody slowly looked at the weapons. "...Well. Those are certainly bigger than I expected."
BOOOOM!!
All three cannons fired at once. Three enormous flaming cannonballs tore through the air. The surrounding heat distorted the night sky. Workers who had been hiding behind containers screamed and ducked for cover.
Nobody remained perfectly still.
The system calmly spoke.
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[Ice Infusion Stable]
[Counterattack Recommended]
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Nobody smiled. "Way ahead of you." He crossed both crowbars. The icy aura surrounding them became brighter. Snow-like particles danced through the air.
The first cannonball arrived.
Nobody swung both crowbars.
CLANG!
The moment metal touched flame....
The blazing projectile froze. Steam exploded outward.
Within a heartbeat...The giant fireball transformed into a massive sphere of crystal-blue ice.
The thugs stared in disbelief. "...Impossible."
Nobody spun around. "Hup!"
CRAAASH!!
One clean strike shattered the frozen sphere into thousands of glittering ice fragments. The pieces sparkled beneath the moonlight before harmlessly scattering across the dock.
Nobody dusted off his gloves. "Hmm...Guys...Things are getting really chill."
One cannon operator blinked. "...Did...Did he just freeze a cannonball?"
The second flaming projectile rushed toward him.
Nobody smiled. "Let’s make another snowball."
CLANG!
Again, the burning projectile froze instantly. This time Nobody kicked it upward.
The frozen sphere shot high into the night sky before exploding into countless tiny ice crystals.
For a brief moment...It looked like fireworks made entirely of snow.
Even Nobody stopped to admire it. "...Dang...That’s actually beautiful."
The third cannonball came flying toward him.
Nobody stretched. "Third time’s the charm."
He jumped. Spinning through the air, he struck the projectile twice. First....It froze. Second It burst into sparkling shards that rained gently over the cargo yard.
The flames surrounding the nearby thugs weakened as the cold spread throughout the battlefield.
Some of their fire-enhanced weapons hissed before going out completely.
One thug looked at his extinguished sword. "My fire...It’s gone."
Nobody pointed a crowbar toward him. "Ice wins this round."
The system displayed another notification.
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[Enemy Fire Enhancement Reduced]
[Current Battlefield Temperature: Rapidly Decreasing]
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Nobody laughed. "I guess tonight’s forecast was accurate." "One hundred percent chance....of freezing criminals."
The remaining thugs looked at one another. After the battle began they were very confident ... But now none of them wanted to charge first.
The Crimson Bunny casually rested both icy crowbars on his shoulders. "Come on...I thought this was supposed to be a party....Who’s next?"
Nobody looked across the harbor. The remaining thugs had completely lost the will to continue fighting.
Some were frozen in place by the lingering frost around their weapons. Others simply dropped their flaming equipment onto the ground.
Nobody spun one icy crowbar before making it disappear. "Looks like the bunny wins another round."
The System immediately displayed another notification.
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[Mission Status Updated]
Remaining Hostiles: Neutralized
Remaining Drug Shipment: Escaping
Cargo Ships Remaining: 2
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Nobody followed the direction of the notification. The two cargo ships had already sailed far beyond the docks. He clicked his tongue. "Tch...They’re getting away."
The System answered almost instantly.
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[Suggestion Available.]
Would User Like To Purchase Vehicle Upgrade?
Upgrade: Purple Nitro Car - Aqua Transformation Module
Cost: 600 Points
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Nobody’s eyes widened. "...Wait...My car gets an upgrade?"
The System replied.
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[Affirmative]
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Nobody grinned from ear to ear. "Hell yeah!...Take my points!"
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[600 Points Deducted]
Upgrade Purchased Successfully.
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A brilliant purple light erupted beside him. Particles gathered together. Metal plates assembled one after another.
Within seconds...His sleek purple sports car materialized. Its silver bunny emblem gleamed brightly beneath the moonlight.
The headlights flashed twice.
Nobody admired it. "...Dang...this somehow looks even more cooler than last time...." He opened the driver’s door. "Let’s go,..Dynamic car." He climbed inside. The dashboard lit up with futuristic blue holograms. The engine purred softly before roaring to life.
VROOOOOOOM!!
Nobody grinned. "Oh yeah...Now this is style."
He slammed the accelerator. The Purple Nitro Car shot across the dock like a streak of violet lightning.
Workers hiding behind containers could only watch in disbelief. "What kind of car is that?! It wasn’t there a second ago!"
Nobody laughed as the speedometer climbed higher and higher. The cargo ships continued moving farther into the sea. "...Not fast enough." He pushed the accelerator even harder.
VROOOOOOOOM!!
The car raced straight toward the end of the harbor.
Then... It kept going straight toward the water.
Nobody blinked. "...System?...Are you absolutely sure about this?"
The ocean grew closer and closer.
"Cough...Ahem...System?"
The front wheels reached the edge. Nobody’s eyes widened. "System...are you FUC*king mad right now?!"
The car launched off the pier. "WAAAAAAAAAAAH!!"
For one terrifying second....
The sports car flew through the air.
Then....
SPLAAASH!!
Instead of sinking...The vehicle became surrounded by glowing purple light. Mechanical sounds echoed from every direction.
CLICK!
CLANK!
WHIRRR!
The wheels folded inward. The chassis widened. Twin hydro jets extended from the rear. The front bumper reshaped into a streamlined bow. Panels shifted with incredible precision. The entire sports car transformed into a sleek purple speedboat. The bunny emblem now shone proudly at the front. Water sprayed behind it as the twin engines ignited.
FWOOOOOSH!!
The boat surged forward across the waves. Nobody looked around in complete disbelief. "...Huh?...HELLLLLL YEAHHHH!!" He burst into laughter. My car just evolved! This is AWESOME!"
The System calmly responded.
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[Vehicle Mode Changed.]
Current Mode: Aqua Nitro Boat
Maximum Water Speed Increased By 220%.
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Nobody slapped the steering wheel happily. "I officially forgive you for almost giving me a heart attack."
The speedboat skimmed across the ocean. Moonlight reflected beautifully across the water.
Behind the boat, two glowing purple trails stretched across the sea.
Nobody adjusted the controls. "...Handles surprisingly well." He turned sharply.
The boat drifted smoothly across the waves. A massive wall of water sprayed into the air.
"OH! It drifts too!" He laughed louder. "This thing is basically a sports car that refuses to admit it’s a boat."
The System answered.
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[Correction.]
It Is Both.
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"...Fair enough."
The cold night wind rushed past the Purple Nitro Boat as it sliced cleanly through the moonlit waves. White foamy trails stretched far behind it while the silver bunny emblem reflected the pale moonlight.
Ahead, the two cargo ships continued cutting across the sea, their navigation lights glowing like distant stars.
Nobody tightened his grip on the steering wheel, his crimson scarf fluttering wildly behind him. "You’re not escaping that easily." Suddenly Nobody narrowed his eyes. "There you are."
One lookout aboard the nearest ship suddenly noticed the glowing purple boat approaching at incredible speed. "...Captain!..I think...we’ve got company!"
The captain grabbed a pair of binoculars. "...What in the world....Why is there a glowing purple speedboat chasing us?"
Nobody stood up behind the wheel. He pointed dramatically toward the cargo ships. "Special midnight delivery inspection! please prepare your paperwork!"
The lookout stared blankly. "...Captain....I don’t think he’s with the Coast Guard."
The captain sighed. "Obcvously bitc*...does that guy look like a guard..!"
The Purple Nitro Boat accelerated again. The hydro jets glowed brighter. The distance between Nobody and the escaping ships rapidly shrank.
The System calmly displayed another notification.
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[Target Distance: Rapidly Closing]
[Estimated Interception Time: 20 Seconds]
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Nobody grinned beneath the crimson bunny helmet. "Twenty-two seconds? Heh... looks like tonight’s delivery schedule is about to be delivered."
"And this time...the hunt moves to the open sea."
