Reign of the Hunters

Chapter 126: The Treasure of Hidden Treasure Gulf

"Who are you?" Finley instantly cried out in a sharp voice that was evidently devoid of any authority. His high-pitched voice had a slight tremble of fear mixed in. Of course, this would not have been possible if it was not for Ye Ci's short sword that was at his throat.

As a reincarnator, Ye Ci was not ignorant about Finley. Finley was an NPC who can be considered to be a famous individual in Fate and he has quite the personality. This was probably a major innovation within the Fate game as all NPCs have their own unique personalities as well as weaknesses. Some might be extremely valorous but lack the intelligence, others might be geniuses who are afflicted with chronic illnesses, there might even be NPCs who look ordinary but keeps their true prowess hidden. In a nutshell, different people, different personalities.

Just taking Finley for example, he's a cowardly person who has an obsession for being in power. According to an official character description in the future, Finley came from an extremely old family and was loaded with money. Aside from his own shrewd thinking, another reason why he was able to become the mayor of Hidden Treasure Gulf was his wealthy family background. Anything can be done as long as you have money.

It seems like the damned concept known as money is something that no one will be able to shake off, either in the virtual world or the real world.

"What are you trying to do?" Finley's voice wavered even more. Although he liked to put on airs, he would become as cowardly as a mouse once his life was threatened. He didn't even dare to turn around as he trembled violently with his hands by his sides.

Ye Ci noticed his left hand feeling its way towards his pocket and grinned: "Put your hands above your head."

While she spoke, she held the Venomous Scorpion Stinger closer to Finley's neck. The ice-cold sensation of the blade caused Finley to shiver from head to toe and he immediately raised both his hands in submission.

"I'm raising them! I'm raising them already so don't kill me. Don't kill me!"

Ye Ci extended a hand, thrusting it into Finley's left pocket and successfully retrieved a switch. Ye Ci was not unfamiliar with this switch at all; it was a switch that was used to summon automatons. So long as Finley pressed the switch, numerous automatons would swarm in and assault Ye Ci and Finley would be able to subdue any intruders with ease.

This was originally a quest that would be unlocked after Concealing Treasure Gulf had been released, so she didn't expect it to work at this time as well.

"Are you trying to call for help?" Yi Ci played with the switch in her hand while giving Finley a enigmatic smile.

"No, absolutely not." Finley immediately shook his head from side to side, completely denying his schemes.

"Is that so." Ye Ci nodded before throwing the switch onto the floor inside the building without hesitation. Finley cried out in alarm and attempted to dive after it, before being stopped by the sensation of the blade at his neck. He had no choice but to remain still, watching dumbly as the switch landed on the ground and was subsequently trampled by Ye Ci's summoned Ol' Four.

"Wuuuuu, that thing, that thing was expensive." Finley's face contorted in agony when he saw the remnants of the switch that was trampled by Ol' Four. "What the hell do you want?"

"Where is the treasure chest of Hidden Treasure Gulf located?" Ye Ci did not wish to waste any more time talking to him and went straight into the heart of the matter.

"Hidden Treasure Gulf has no treasure chest." Finley immediately denied Ye Ci's query.

Ye Ci did not bother with Finley's drivel, it was better to bring out the big guns when dealing with these kind of NPCs. Removing the Venomous Scorpion Stinger from Finley's neck, Ye Ci then poked it at his arm and fresh blood immediately began to flow from the wound which caused Finley to cry aloud in fear.