"Sorry, I take back what I said earlier," the Clown said. "I don't just like you, I love you to death. So, what do you think? Want to join this game?"
"It would be my honor," Bai Ye replied.
"Alex Avenue, 2250. It's an apartment building. In the underground garage, you'll find what you need. Before tomorrow evening, no problem?"
"Of course, no problem," Bai Ye said. "Leave this to me, and I wish you and Batman a good time."
The Clown grinned. "I'm sure it will be very pleasant."
After speaking, the Clown retracted his head into the car and then drove away quickly.
At the same time...
"You have successfully rescued the Clown and received mission rewards: Sin Points x100, Clown's Poker Card x1."
Clown's Poker Card (Item) (White): After committing a crime, the Clown always likes to leave his mark at the scene. A Joker card from a deck of cards. His madness always allows him to defy his own fate, so do you dare to gamble with his poker card?
Effect: Fate (You will receive a poker card. When the card is flipped over, it will reveal a Joker or a King. If it's a Joker, you can designate two physical attributes to be randomly enhanced in value, or one random ability to be enhanced in quality. If it's a King, you must designate two physical attributes to be randomly reduced in value, or one random ability to be reduced in quality. Duration of Fate effect: 60 minutes, Cooldown: 24 hours.)
Sin Points...
Bai Ye wasn't too interested anymore, as he had already accumulated a thousand Sin Points.
As for the Clown's Poker Card...
It was quite easy to understand. A fifty percent chance of a beneficial effect, and a fifty percent chance of a negative effect. Furthermore, both the beneficial and negative effects were random.
Therefore, it was somewhat unfair that the Clown's Poker Card was only of White quality. Its quality should have been random.
If he drew a Joker and then randomly chose two attributes to enhance, and the random enhancement value turned out to be 200 points, then this item would undoubtedly be a Gold quality enhancement item.
However, if he drew a King...
Then it would be trash no matter what, the only question being how much trash. In any case, even White quality was undesirable.
However, this uncertainty perfectly matched the Clown's style.
Bai Ye mused for a moment and took the Clown's Poker Card from his inventory.
When the Clown's Poker Card was taken out, it was always facing away from Bai Ye. Then...
As he slowly flipped the poker card over, Bai Ye could feel his heartbeat quicken slightly until the answer was revealed!
Joker!
Bai Ye let out a long sigh of relief.
"Please designate two physical attributes to be randomly enhanced in value, or one random ability to be enhanced in quality."
Bai Ye thought for a moment and then said, "Ability quality."
Bai Ye's physical attributes were excellent. Even the formidable Adam only surpassed Bai Ye in physical attributes after unlocking his gene locks. Under normal circumstances, very few could overwhelm Bai Ye in terms of physical attributes, and even fewer could match him.
Therefore, since it was already an area of advantage, there was no need to enhance it. It was better to randomly enhance an ability and increase his areas of advantage.
For example, wouldn't it be great if the Mera Mera no Mi was temporarily enhanced to Gold quality?
Unfortunately...
Bai Ye did not get his wish.
"Your Invisible Blast has been temporarily enhanced to Black quality."
Invisible Blast (Ability) (Black): Can create an invisible remote bomb out of thin air anywhere, and bombs can be stacked in the same location, with their power also multiplying. The maximum number of bombs is three.
The Invisible Blast's enhancement to Black quality didn't change its usage method, but it added the effect of bomb stacking. This meant that if three invisible remote bombs were placed in the same location, their explosive power would stack. In contrast, at Blue quality, invisible bombs could not be placed in the same location simultaneously; only one could be placed per location. Even if placed in close proximity, their power could not stack, only allowing for two consecutive detonations, causing secondary damage.
Bai Ye pondered it and felt it was acceptable.
The Invisible Blast ability was already quite useful, and it became even more so when enhanced to Black quality. The only slight regret was not being able to temporarily enhance the Mera Mera no Mi's ability to Gold quality.
As he thought, Bai Ye waved his hand, making the light screen disappear, and then strode away.
...
After the Clown was rescued, the missions for everyone else disappeared.
This battle and turmoil between the two major factions would also come to an end.
Bai Ye shamelessly mused that he was truly a good person. He had saved the Clown, thus stopping the slaughter. Otherwise, how many more people would have died?
However, the chaos in the City of Sin did not end.
The Clown's escape meant that...
He would be causing trouble again.
As the sun began to rise, Bai Ye drove his vehicle to Alex Avenue 2250, as the Clown had said. However, Bai Ye didn't enter immediately. Instead, he walked into a nearby coffee shop because the television was broadcasting news that interested him.
"One latte and one juicy beef and egg sandwich."
Bai Ye said to the server and sat down in a corner.
On the coffee shop's television, the latest news was being broadcast.
A reporter, whose tight-fitting suit couldn't conceal her explosive figure, stood in front of a pile of ruins, holding a microphone. The sound of police sirens could be heard around them, and a large group of medical personnel carrying first-aid kits and stretchers could be seen moving through the rubble.
The ruins were the central hospital of the City of Sin. Half an hour ago, it had been subjected to an explosion. The massive deployment of bombs had turned the central hospital directly into a pile of rubble. Although the casualties had not been announced, looking at the collapsed ruins and the flames still burning around them, it was clear that the casualties were countless.
The coffee shop was also abuzz with discussion. Some people had pale faces, while others were cursing loudly. Regardless of the emotions expressed, the ultimate sentiment was the same:
Fear!
The news did not mention the Clown, but Bai Ye knew this was definitely the Clown's doing. To execute his plan, he needed to plunge the entire City of Sin into a state of fear.
And what was the second step?
Bai Ye didn't need to guess, because the television screen suddenly went blank, displaying a field of static that emitted "shh, shh" sounds. After about half a minute, the picture finally returned.
On the screen, the Clown stood there.
...