Michael Wilson
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10
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2.5 M
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On Christmas night in New York City, the bright lights of the city shone like diamonds in the dark sky. The streets were alive with the sounds of carolers singing and the laughter of passersby. The shops or storefronts along the streets were adorned with festive decorations, adding to the cheerful atmosphere. On the dozens of skyscrapers that lined Manhattan, one of them was a hospital with a luxurious building style. In a VIP room, a couple was rejoicing at the new member to their small family. The…-
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Thousands of dead men lay strewn along with dozens of swords stuck into the ground. Blood and water pooled like a red pond, and the sky was gloomy, shedding rain as if they were weeping at the sight. A man in a long black robe, standing among the scattered corpses, seemed to smile as he felt the beads of water hit his pale face. He had long white hair that flowed down to his waist, and his shiny red eyes like ruby gems stared at the sky. As he was enjoying the rain, suddenly the clouds parted, and a…
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The muzzle flash illuminated the darkness, extending the range of his information gathering device. Now knowing that stealth was no longer an option, Emir switched on his flashlight, which was attached to his minigun, casting its beam into the shadows ahead. The outlines of the monsters appeared clearly on his heads-up display. 'Oh, thank god,' he thought as he identified the monsters rushing at him. They looked to be C-ranked canine and feline monsters, with similar risk assessments despite…-
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Emir didn't hesitate to follow her instructions. As he shut his eyes, he felt an intense wave of pain hit his head, causing him to collapse onto the ground. He could still hear Lyra's voice in the background, but it was distant and muffled as his brain struggled to process the new information flooding in. Gritting his teeth, he held on, fighting through the agony. He roared in an attempt to distract his mind. Lyra explained, her voice calm and steady. Emir felt a sense of relief…
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'Wow…' He voiced inwardly as he eyed his new surroundings, marveling at the sight before him. It was a massive cafeteria, adorned with restaurants of all kinds and sizes. The main dining area resembled a bustling mall from his past life. 'I wonder what type of food those guys made,' he thought, his gaze fixated on an Arabic restaurant that caught his attention. Emir's curiosity spurred him forward as he ventured deeper into the cafeteria, taking note of the various restaurants and food…
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With his augmented suit combat mode on, Emir carefully made his way down the stairs, his eyes scanning the dimly lit surroundings for any signs of danger. The musty air filled his nostrils, and the sound of his footsteps echoed off the walls as he descended further into the underground labyrinth. As he reached the bottom, he paused for a moment to take in the terrain. 'Nothing unexpected.' The walkways leading to the various shops were narrow, and the ceilings were low, giving the impression…
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Upon bidding farewell to Mariana, Emir hastened his steps towards the delivery garage, eager to retrieve his newly acquired motorcycle. Once he arrived, a security guard conducted a brief identification process before granting him access. With the gate now open, he walked inside to find an impressive bike with a stunning black and red design that immediately captured his attention. The mere sight of it sent a surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins, compelling him to hop onto the seat.…
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With the familiar bell jingle announcing his entrance to the shop, Mariana, standing behind the counter, looked up at Emir, startled. "…Hey, Emir, welcome to Hunters Den. I thought that we had lost you there. It's great that you decided to visit our shop again." He smiled at her and replied: "Yeah, I've been busy with some things, but I'm back now with some money to spend. So, I'm expecting a lot from you." She let out a laugh while tapping on the counter. "You know you can always count on…
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Those who did survive however, became some of the strongest hunters on Earth. And there was an obvious disconnect between hunters below rank 50 and those above. While Emir had not encountered any high-ranking hunters himself, he was aware that their strength was incomparable to his own. This knowledge of his was only based on bits and pieces he gathered from information floating around on the network. 'As someone who has read the novel, I should've known this 'secret', but strangely, nothing…
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"Just know that I myself am surprised by how much I got, so don't start jumping around too much, alright?" Lily didn't reply but just nodded repeatedly like a broken record. "511,799,000 UC." Emir revealed, struggling to stop himself from smiling at the amount. Their reactions matched his when he first checked his balance. Priceless. Lily jumped up and down, clapping her hands in excitement. "That's amazing, old man! You're like a real-life treasure hunter!" Laura joined in the fun and…
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