Infinity, The Arcade Age-Chapter 370: Legendary Artifacts! Fragments of the Orochi’s Will!

Chapter 370 - 370: Legendary Artifacts! Fragments of the Orochi’s Will!

"Mr. Qin Ming, hello. Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am the leader of the Hakkesshu, Goenitz of the Gale Breath."

Inside an inconspicuous church, Qin Ming sat in one of the pews, while on the elevated platform in front of him stood a man dressed in priestly attire, holding a Bible and smiling as he introduced himself.

This seemingly courteous man was none other than Goenitz, the final boss of King of Fighters 96.

Qin Ming had ultimately decided to join their ranks and was immediately granted a personal audience with Goenitz.

Clearly, Goenitz, who had witnessed Qin Ming's fighting style, valued him highly.

However, after finishing his introduction and looking at Qin Ming sitting in front of him, Goenitz couldn't help but furrow his brow.

"Mr. Qin Ming, you seem to be in a bit of a bad mood. Is something troubling you? If so, feel free to talk to me. I'm quite good at listening to others' sins, and I also help them resolve their troubles."

As a professional priest, Goenitz wasn't lying. He was well-known for his work, both near and far, for his skill in this particular area.

Listening to confessions in the confession booth was his specialty.

Upon hearing Goenitz's inquiry, Qin Ming, with a long face, remained silent.

Of course, he wasn't in a good mood—because after being lured into joining, the two women who had promised to offer him benefits—Mature and Vice—suddenly changed their tune!

These two women loved bickering, but Qin Ming had completely overlooked one thing: these two were also very good at working together!

After joining, no matter whom Qin Ming went to see, their rhetoric had suddenly become very consistent. It was always the same: first, get rid of the other person before anything else. If the opponent wasn't dealt with, neither of them would listen to him or play along.

So what was Qin Ming supposed to do about that? Fight with force? Not to mention the fact that these two had their guard up, Qin Ming wasn't even sure he could defeat them head-on.

Let's not forget, just their speed alone was something Qin Ming could never match!

In that moment, Qin Ming deeply realized just how treacherous human nature could be, and he understood why Mature and Vice were villains—they weren't good people. Qin Ming wasn't exactly a genius either, and these two managed to trick him!

Seeing that Qin Ming wasn't responding, Goenitz smiled and asked again.

This time, hearing his inquiry, Qin Ming finally reacted and glanced up at him.

"You're good at solving problems?"

"Not particularly good, but I'm better at resolving the source of the problems."

"And Mature and Vice..."

"They are comrades, and you are too. I don't generally get involved in conflicts between comrades. That, I'm afraid, is something you'll have to resolve yourself."

Holding the Bible with one hand, Goenitz didn't wait for Qin Ming to finish his sentence. He interrupted him and quickly changed the subject.

It was clear that Goenitz knew very well just how nasty the personalities of his two subordinates were.

"Mr. Qin Ming, regardless of what happens, welcome to the Hakkesshu. Welcome to become a believer in the gods. Please believe me, the Lord God will never treat you unfairly."

As he spoke, Goenitz extended a hand toward Qin Ming.

Qin Ming's eyes flickered, and he immediately reached out to shake it.

And then...

[Ding! Congratulations, you have officially joined the Hakkesshu faction! The villain title quest has been activated! The exchange bar is now open!]

[Title Quest 1: Descendant of the Gods]

[Quest Requirements: Become one of the Hakkesshu]

[Completion Reward: Silver Title: Hakkesshu (Randomly inherit one basic power from the Eight Forces of Earth, Fire, Wind, Thunder, Darkness, Beast, Frenzy, or Death)]

[Title Description: From this day forth! I am one of the Eight Heads of Orochi!]

[Title Quest 2: End the Destiny]

[Quest Requirements: Personally kill one of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, or Chizuru Kagura, causing the Three Sacred Treasures to no longer be whole]

[Completion Reward: Silver Title: Fate Ender (When attacking the protagonist, ignore their defense)]

[Title Description: Protagonist aura? I'm the one who crushes that aura!]

[Title Quest 3: Revive the God]

[Quest Requirements: Assist the Orochi to revive in its perfect form]

[Completion Reward: Gold Title: Descendant of the Gods (Gain the full bloodline of the Orochi )]

[Title Description: To succeed as a general, many must fall? No! This time, I'll climb to the divine pedestal with the whole world as my price!]

Three title quests! Each one more terrifying than the last!

And this time, there were two silver titles and one gold title!

The gold-level title was something Qin Ming had never seen before!

Not only that, but after activating the title quests, the items available for exchange in the Hakkesshu faction appeared before Qin Ming. His gaze was immediately drawn to the top-tier items.

[Name: Orochi's Blood (Wind)]

[Category: Bloodline]

[Grade: A]

[Exchange Requirement: 10,000 contribution points]

[Effect: After use, gain the Wind bloodline from the Heavenly Clan]

[Description: I saw it on TV!]

[Name: Orochi's Blood (Beast)]

...

Mature's Blood of Death, Vice's Beast Bloodline, and even Goenitz's Wind Bloodline—these were all available for exchange! And they were one-of-a-kind exchanges!

This meant that if any other adventurer took them first, no one else would be able to obtain a second piece, even if they met the exchange requirements.

In addition to these three A-grade bloodlines, there were many other items and equipment available for exchange within the church.

For example, Mature's women's suit, Vice's evening gown, and Goenitz's priest attire, with the first two being dazzling silver-level, and the latter surprisingly being ordinary gold-level!

On top of these, the various skills of the three individuals and even their signature finishing moves were also available for exchange.

However, at the very top of the exchange list wasn't these top-tier items, nor the three A-grade bloodlines, but a very special item.

An item that left Qin Ming utterly shocked!

[Name: Fragment of the Orochi's Will (Frenzy)]

[Category: Consumable (Legendary)]

[Effect: Upon use, the soul will merge with the Orochi's Will. If you die in the Nightmare Space, you will be reborn within the King of Fighters world as a member of the Hakkesshu, and become one of its natives.]

[Description: Kid, congratulations, you've officially retired. Game over. Of course, if you want, you can come back to continue working for the Nightmare Space. We welcome you anytime, and we promise to provide social insurance and pension services!]

[Exchange Price: One of the Three Sacred Treasures as a trade]

Fragment of the Serpent's Will! A legendary-grade item!

Upon death, you could become a native of the plot world! Completely escape from the Nightmare Space! And gain the ability for infinite reincarnation!

Looking at the item at the top of the exchange list, Qin Ming was momentarily stunned, his eyes wide, and it took a long while before he could recover from the shock.

He suddenly looked up at Goenitz, about to speak, but before he could even make a sound, Goenitz had already smiled and spoken first.

"Are you also curious about the fragment of the divine will?"

"Huh?"

"Don't be too surprised. It seems like you all have some special information channels. Everyone who joins seems to know that I have this item."

Holding the Bible with one hand, Goenitz's gaze was soft, and his tone was calm.

"I do have a fragment of the divine will. This was a reward from the gods for their loyal followers, granting us the power of infinite reincarnation and immortality. Unfortunately, over time, some people began to lose their devotion and stopped believing in the gods."

As he spoke, Goenitz suddenly raised his hand, and at the moment he opened his palm, a dazzling light emanated from his hand.

In the center of his palm appeared a blood-red hook-shaped jade!

Looking at the hook-shaped jade in his hand, Goenitz's eyes became distant, and he sighed aloud.

"I gave him chances. I gave him several chances, but he just wouldn't listen. For the sake of so-called fleeting emotions, he chose to abandon the mission passed down for countless generations. He is no longer a follower of the gods, so I had no choice but to take back the divine grace on behalf of the gods!"

Suddenly, he clenched the jade tightly and turned his gaze sharply to Qin Ming, his eyes now sharp and serious.

"Qin Ming, the Hakkesshu is no longer complete. The Hakkesshu, which symbolizes the power of Frenzy, has completely died. So now, there's a vacancy in the Hakkesshu, and I can give you this opportunity on behalf of the gods. Go kill the heir of the Three Sacred Treasures and bring back their divine artifacts. If you complete this task, from now on, you will be the new successor of the Heavenly Clan! The Frenzy Descendant!"

Goenitz's words left Qin Ming standing silently for a long while. Finally, he nodded without speaking and turned to leave.

As he turned, Qin Ming's expression had turned incredibly grim.

Because he understood! The situation had changed! The upcoming battles would likely be far more brutal than anything he had encountered before!

Normally, adventurers wouldn't fight to the death without any conflict of interest. After all, it wouldn't be worth it to fight if there was no benefit.

Even if there was a conflict of interest, adventurers who found their opponents stronger would usually choose to retreat, as life was the most important thing.

But now, with the appearance of the Fragment of the Orochi's Will! Everything had changed!

What did it mean to become a member of the Hakkesshu? Not only did it symbolize gaining terrifying power, but it also represented the opportunity to escape the Nightmare Space entirely! And to become immortal in the King of Fighters world in a different form!

Escaping the Nightmare Space! That was something adventurers couldn't even dream of!

Under normal circumstances, there was only one way to escape the Nightmare Space—death.

But now, there was another way! And it came with so many benefits!

Other adventurers who died in missions were truly lost forever!

But adventurers who merged with this item? They'd only be like a game that ended—no longer participating! freeweɓnovel.cѳm

For the chance to acquire this item, all adventurers would likely be willing to give up everything!

From now on, everyone else would be enemies—no holds barred, to the death.

Standing outside the church, looking up at the sun, Qin Ming took a deep breath.

The next moment, a smile that he couldn't control appeared on his face.

Things were starting to get... more and more interesting.

(End of Chapter)