Fantasy Realm [One Piece] [Harry Potter] [Naruto] - [Progression] [LitRPG]

Chapter 189: Offending the Mafia

Alex and Tereza continue their stroll through the village. Though Tereza seems like she's just enjoying herself, it's clear she's using her high SNS to carefully observe their surroundings. She studies the layout of the village, notes the various shops, watches the behavior of the NPCs, and most of all, keeps an eye out for other players.

I can't tell if she's serious or not... Well, this village is pretty small. We'll be done soon enough. Might as well head back ho—

Alex's thoughts are interrupted as he spots a group of players approaching them. It's an entire team, and judging by their demeanor, Alex quickly sizes them up as the mafia members he identified earlier.

Tereza looks up at him with a smirk, still clinging to his arm, clearly curious to see how he'll handle the situation.

What's with that look? Huh?

Alex and Tereza continue walking forward, while the team of players does the same. Both groups lock eyes as they approach each other.

Just ignore them... why bother? Don't tell me she still wants me to keep up the strategy. I hate senseless confrontations. I've already done enough to build up my reputation. Not doing it!

Alex glares at the group. Their expressions are a mix of fear, arrogance, hatred, and jealousy.

Ignore those fucking idiots... just ignore them... Ugh... What is this???

Suddenly, Alex feels [Commander Shepard's Dog Tag] activate on its own, completely against his will. A red flash appears in his eyes, and his aura surges, spiking sharply as he stops in front of the approaching group, blocking their way.

"This is my road and village. Pay me 10,000 FC... or get lost! EACH OF YOU," Alex threatens, his voice loud and forceful, almost a scream, as his aura flares even stronger than before.

"You! How dare you!!! Do you know... who... Ugh..." One of the players steps forward but is immediately overwhelmed and suppressed by Alex's aura.

[Warning: Player's use of Nen is approaching the threshold of an attack. Please be aware that PvP is strictly forbidden and will be immediately punished should you attack one of your allied players. Please be aware of the risk before proceeding.]

Shit, that almost went too far. I swear this damn Dog Tag is broken! It's... getting dangerous!

Alex suppresses his aura as fast as he can, desperately pulling himself back from the edge. Without hesitation, he yanks off [Commander Shepard's Dog Tag] and shoves it back into his inventory.

"Nico, are you okay? You crazy fucker, what the hell do you want?" one of the mafia team members yells, glaring at Alex. "Don't think we're pushovers. Do you want to die? PvP is forbidden during this mission!"

"Sorry about that. It was just a joke," Alex says with a twisted grin. "Surely you guys aren't scared of just one guy? But isn't this hilarious? You're relying on the system to protect you? You call yourselves mafia, but you're the most pathetic ones I've ever seen. You're a fucking joke, a disgrace to your profession. Hahahahahahahaha!"

Alex bursts into mocking laughter, his expression wild, almost crazed.

The group looks furious, but there's nothing they can do. Defeated, they lower their heads and walk away, clearly humiliated.

Shit. I've already taken it off, but nothing's changed! Is this the price for relying on that thing too much?

"Oh wow, you really showed them. I have to say, I've got goosebumps. Incredible!" Tereza says, looking at him with a mix of shock and admiration.