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Chapter 671: The Infected Fighter (part 1)

The system message had appeared, and recently, the system messages didn't appear around Gary much. Only when it felt like it, the system would warrant giving him any type of exp for the challenge he would face.

In fact, that was partially the reason why Gary knew he had nothing to worry about when he met Haze, just like other Altereds he came across, there was no quest when it came to defeating him.

It did make Gary wonder, though, at what level would one have to be in the AFC for Gary to gain exp? Had he now reached the same level as Jayden? In his mind, he hadn't. He could maybe put up a fight at nighttime if he used everything he had, but that was all, putting up a fight.

There wasn't even the chance of him winning compared to what had occurred last time. So if he wanted to gain exp through the AFC, then he would have to rise up the ranks fairly quickly. fnl.

Right now, though, Gary was more concerned with the content of the message as he looked at the Altered in front of him. Haze no longer looked like himself. He had undergone a complete transformation.

Gary took a slight step back. There were screams heard in the crowd, clearly unsure of what was going on. However, there were also those that were excited and jumping for joy.

Thinking that they were about to get more than they paid for, as Haze was causing drama beyond the decision result.

'Infected Altered... the last time I saw something like this. Wasn't it in Slough? When all those kids from the orphanage had taken that strange stuff from the syringe,' Gary thought. 'I have the same feeling coming from Haze right now. Did he take something similar to make him this way? That might be the case, but there's a clear difference between the two of them.

'Back then, the kids, the red-haired twins, neither of them were Altereds. The solution had turned them into Crazed Altereds, but here Haze is already an Altered, and with whatever he took, this could turn out to be quite a dangerous combination,' Gary thought.

"Ladies and gentlemen, it appears that Haze was not happy with the verdict that was given right now and is attempting to take down Gary right here!" the commentator said.

Just as the commentator said those words, straight out of Haze's mouth, sticky webs were shot out. Gary swiftly avoided each one of them, moving out of the way. The web substance hit the back of the cage and spread out like a web.

Gary, with his speed, continued to avoid all of the sticky web substances, but it looked like Haze was never going to run out as he continued to spit from his mouth. It covered the entire cage back wall.

Eventually, Gary's foot was caught in one of the webs on the ground. He was stuck and tried to pull away. The webs stretched slightly, but they weren't breaking.

'What are these things made of?' Gary thought, thinking back to how he was able to easily break spider webs as a kid by accident when running through trees and such. Now he felt like he was getting paid back a little for what he had done in the past.

Haze leapt in the air with his powerful new body. A giant object was coming toward him. Green bubbles started to form at the mouth, particularly around its two claw-like fangs.

"I don't want to know what's going to happen if he hits me with those," Gary said.

Transforming his fingertips, Gary's nails elongated, and with a swipe, he cut through the web and rolled on the ground. A loud crash was heard behind him. Turning his head, he saw that the floor of the arena had been ripped apart.

The sharp legs had pierced the ground, along with the green foam that had melted part of the stage.

Haze's coach by the side looked nervous when he saw this.

"What is going on? He wasn't like this the last time he took the pill. Sure, he was a bit more wild, but this is completely different. Have the doses of the two pills made him this way? The strength he is producing and the skills... I've never seen Haze be able to do something like this before."

Many were shocked at the sight of this, and they started to realise that something serious was going on. The fighting cage was sturdy. It had to be because it needed to survive the strength of other Altereds fighting in it.

When top contenders fought, there were times when they would reinforce the ring, but this wasn't one of them. They never expected anyone to be able to cause this much damage.

"What are the two refs doing? Why haven't they gotten involved yet?" Clem shouted from the sides.

Many, including the commentators, were wondering the same thing. In this type of situation, they would have jumped in and subdued the contender. They were, after all, in the top fifty of the AFC, so surely they would have the power.

Yet the two of them were just standing side by side outside of the cage, as if they were continuing to watch the show.

"This is starting to look a little dangerous," Gullen commented with a nervous look on his face.

It was the first time for Gullen judging one of these events, so he decided to let all the decision making fall on his senior named Pinky. Pinky had his hands in his pants pockets while he continued to blow a large piece of pink bubble gum.

"We didn't get to see enough before," Pinky replied. "Aren't you interested in seeing just how strong this new guy is?" Pinky smiled.

Having been trapped in the strange sticky web and seeing the damage Haze was able to do, Gary could no longer take it easy.

"I didn't want to transform... because this is being broadcasted. I'm sure the other Alpha is already aware of us... but things have gotten quite complicated."

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    Angela❄️
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    Quote: Kenneth
    Pro100zver25


    Gaba the gang lord bond
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    Kenneth
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    The talen and Dem family
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    Buinn and Gaba
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    Chapter—689:
    A tier 4.

    In the country, there were several cities that if one were to look from the outside, were nearly impossible to see. This was due to the thick smog that covered most of them, these were the cities known as tier 4.

    The thing was, with places that were regarded as tier 4, all of them were cities. Tier 3 places could be a mixture of towns and cities, but all of the places classified as tier 4 were large cities.

    The simple reason for this was because they were the country's factories. Although there were factories in the tier 3 cities, they weren't enough to pump out large amounts of smog in their cities.

    Most of them, as well, weren't those types of factories that would produce so much pollution in the first place.

    However, all of the tier 4 cities were essentially factories. They made parts for the bigger corporations businesses, the tier 2 and the tier 1s. Most of it was hard gruelling labour, and they were paid next to nothing.

    There were schools in tier 4 cities, just like any other place, but next to no one paid attention in them. They constantly fought, nonstop, just caring about who was stronger than the other.

    There wasn't much of a police force either that could help these places, so they were filled with crime, making those who lived in a tier 4 be somewhat stuck in it forever. Very few who were born there managed to break out of the loop and rise up.

    A bus was seen driving through town, it was bouncing up and down as the wheels went over several potholes. It was a surprise that the tires didn't burst, but it was also a surprise the bus was able to run in the first place.

    It had been patched up with sellotape, and half of the windows had been smashed out.

    - This stop is run vile end! - The bus driver shouted before spitting out the window, and off he went to the next stop.

    Having exited the bus, two people were standing on the pavement, each of them with black masks on their faces. It was common to see those in the city wearing face masks due to the high pollution so they didn't stand out.

    - You were right, everyone wears these things. - Austin said.

    - So do you have any idea where you want to go?

    - I'm... not quite sure. Why don't we just walk around for now? Maybe something will come up. - Gary replied.

    He was somewhat hoping that his system would trigger if he met with some trouble, giving him quests and more experience.

    The reason the two of them were here in the first place was because he wanted to level up and get stronger before the fight with Midwak. As for where the others were, they were getting ready to head to the next big auction by the Dark Guild.

    It was important for the group as they wished to buy as many Altered solutions as possible in hopes to grow the gang. Gary just hoped everything would go smoothly this time.

    In turn, though, Kai suggested that Austin go with Gary. Ever since he had become an Altered, he was quite a strong ally to have by one's side.

    While walking through the city, the two of them looked at the local people. There were next to no smiles, there were some that looked to be on the verge of starving. Then there were those with holes in their clothes.

    What they also spotted from time to time were young secondary school kids that would just hang around a corner shop. Then when people came out, they would harass them, sometimes to the point where they would take their food.

    - I don't think we came here to deal with high school kids. Shouldn't there be a gang or something? - Austin asked.

    - My guess is, the gangs would be linked to the large factories. - Gary replied.

    - So I'm just heading in the direction of one. Most likely, they hired the gang that runs this city to protect them and recruit workers.

    - And what are we going to do once we beat them up? We have disguises on at the moment, and you said not to mention that we're from the Howlers.

    - I just want to get some fighting experience. - Gary smiled, thinking he had made a clever pun, but it was one only he would understand.

    - Yes, but if you take out the gang of this city, then another one will just come and take over. Unless someone that no one wants to go against takes control, like us. - Austin claimed.

    - You might be right, but we don't want to gather attention by claiming that the Howlers are going around to the tier 4 and 5 cities, cleaning up the place. - Gary replied back.

    This was just one of the many places that Gary wanted to go to. Maybe as their information and reputation increased, the higher-tier cities would send someone a little stronger to try and defend them, and Gary would beat them with his disguise on.

    If it became too big of a mess, though, they could always leave since this wasn't their city.

    —— —— ——

    In a warehouse located next to one of the large factories, a meeting was taking place. A man stood in front of around thirty or so members, all carrying some sort of makeshift weapons, such as baseball bats and bike chains.

    Meanwhile, the leader of the gang, Smithin, who had a rat-like face with two large front teeth, looked at them all.

    - Our production has managed to increase by 100 percent this month! - Smithin shouted to all of them.

    - This is all due to our hard work of finding the right talent and showing them how they can be productive!

    - As a thanks, one of our buyers has sent us a little gift.

    Smithin, as well as the two next to him, opened up a briefcase. Inside each briefcase, there were five syringes with a dark-coloured liquid inside. It was the same for the other two cases as well, making a total of 15 solutions they had on them.

    - With this... we will rise out of here! - Smithin yelled, lifting the briefcase up in the air.
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      Chapter—690:
      A stalker.

      The two continued to aimlessly walk around the city, heading towards one of the factories on the street. What they didn't know was that someone had spotted the two strangers a while ago.

      Sitting opposite the bus stop, in a black shirt and jeans, was a young middle-aged man named Elijah. He brushed his hair to the side, making sure it was intact, before grabbing his pencil and continuing to write notes.

      It was his regular spot since he had entered the city, and he had been jotting down notes on many people who walked past. But these two caught his eye. For one, Austin was a large individual, with a strong build and a good set of muscles.

      Then there was the green-haired kid he could see. He couldn't see the mask, but based on their clothes, he assumed they were young, with an athletic build. But it wasn't that which stood out to him.

      It was the fact that they were walking through the streets so comfortably. They looked quite out of place.

      - They should watch their back... In at place like this, if they see some well-fed individual, they'll become a target. I had to learn that lesson the hard way.

      Elijah almost teared up thinking back to the events. Back then, just because of his clothes, he was nearly attacked every day.

      But he had learned to fit in, whereas these individuals clearly didn't.

      - Are they from out of town? But then, what would a bunch of youngsters like them possibly want to come here for?

      In the end, his curiosity peaked, and closing his notebook, he decided to follow them. He stayed on the opposite side of the street, keeping a distance of around 100 metres. He couldn't hear what they were talking about, but he was curious to see where they would go.

      —— —— ——

      Suddenly, Austin stopped, and Gary turned around.

      - What's wrong? - Gary asked.

      - Well, I was just thinking. You want to train, right? - Austin asked.

      - Then don't you think it's better if the two of us split up? I mean, I doubt anyone will be able to cause me or you trouble. I can explore the place a little, try to find something interesting, and you can do the same.

      - Besides, when you're on your own, I feel like you're more likely to run into trouble anyway.

      Placing his finger on his chin, Gary started to think. He felt like Austin did have a point. Maybe if he did run into trouble because Austin was by his side, the system would still think everything was too easy for him to gain experience.

      He was thinking back to the situation when he was at AJ Entertainment. Although the opponents weren't difficult, he still received a quest due to the particular situation.

      - I think you're right, and besides, it's not like the two of us can't contact each other. I mean, we have our phones, right? We can just send a message if one of us is in serious trouble. - Gary said.

      Austin agreed, giving a nod.

      - Where are you planning on going? - Gary asked.

      - Since you're heading to the factories already, I might go around a few of the schools here. I've never been to a Tier 4 city before. Maybe the kids here have more bite in them compared to the ones in Slough.

      It would be a lie if Gary said he wasn't a little nervous. Austin was already stronger than most kids before he had turned into an Altered, but surprisingly, compared to Austin's looks, he was usually quite sensible.

      - Alright, remember, write to me if anything happens. - Gary said.

      With that, the two of them decided to split ways. Austin walked back in the direction they came from, while Gary continued forward toward the factory.

      Elijah, who saw this, was unsure of what to do.

      - The two of them split up? Are they looking for something? Well, the question is, who do I follow? - Elijah thought.

      Flipping a coin in his mind, he decided to follow the green-haired teenager instead. He continued to tail him until there was a man in a hoodie standing by the side of one of the alleyways.

      - That man... - Elijah thought.

      - The colour of his hood... I recognize him. He was the one who attacked me on the first day I was here!

      It was so unexpected that Elijah hadn't even reacted, but in the end, he had lost precious items.

      - Hey, kid. - the man in the hoodie called out.

      - Do you know what time it is?

      Gary thought it was a simple question, and unlike Kai, he didn't have a watch. So instead, he decided to pull out his phone to look at the time.

      - It's 4:34. - Gary answered, but when he looked up, the phone was snatched out of his hand, and the man was already running in the other direction.

      Gary looked at the lack of a phone in his hand for a second, his eyes twitching.

      - Did I just... get robbed? The phone... I need that phone! - Gary thought to himself.

      Not wanting the thief to get away, Gary ran after him, and with great speed, he caught up to the man almost instantly. He leapt up in the air and latched onto the man's back. They tumbled to the ground, stopping the man right then and there.

      - Hey, you bastard! You shouldn't steal from people. If you do that, then who is going to want to come to this city? You're giving it a bad reputation! - Gary shouted, but the man had stars in his eyes as the weight of Gary smashed his chin into the ground, knocking him out.

      - Ah, this is not worth my time. - Gary thought as he went to retrieve the phone from the man's hand.

      However, when he looked at the phone, the screen was completely cracked. He tapped it a few times, trying his best to get it to work, but nothing was responding.

      - Crap... Now how are Austin and I meant to get in touch with each other? Well, let's just hope nothing happens.

      Elijah was ready to go after the thief. After all, his phone should still be with him, but it was unlikely unless it was pawned away. With no other choice, Elijah bought a new phone. However, Gary was fast- incredibly fast.

      - That was too fast for a human... He must be the one I'm looking for. - Elijah thought.
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        Chapter—691:
        Thinking The Same Thing.

        Elijah brought out his little notebook and pulled the pencil from his ear. He started to write down notes immediately.

        - Green-haired, possibly an Altered. Too confident. What are they doing in a tier 4 area? Are they from another gang?

        These notes were added to what he had previously written down.

        - From the looks of things, it's clear that he's not from this city. But then, why would a higher city Altered come down here? There is only one answer for that: he must be part of a gang! - Elijah smiled to himself, grinning from ear to ear.

        But if he wanted to get more information, he would have to try another approach. So he started to walk up to the green- haired teenager. He quickly crossed the road and, to act natural, made his way as if nothing had happened. The teenager was far too focused on the phone in his hand anyway.

        - Hey, is everything all right? It looks like you've got a problem there. - Elijah asked.

        Gary took one look at the stranger approaching him. Unlike the others he had seen so far, there was colour in his face and his clothes. Although they looked old, it was almost as if they didn't quite suit him. So far, while outside, not a single person had approached them, and from the look of the people in the city, he could somewhat understand.

        So why was this person approaching him all of a sudden?

        - If he's this confident to just approach a stranger like me... then it's quite possible that he could be in a gang! - Gary thought to himself.

        There was a good chance this was the one he was looking for.

        - Ah, yeah, well, my phone kinda broke when I was trying to catch this thief. It looks like I might need to get a replacement. - Gary said.

        It was true. He and Austin didn't know the city, so for the two of them to blindly search for each other, it was unlikely they would ever meet.

        - Worst case, maybe I should just cause such a big commotion that Austin will know where I am. - Gary thought.

        - Argh, yeah, not only has the screen cracked, but it looks like the phone even got bent a bit. You must have hit him pretty hard for him to fall like that. - Elijah laughed.

        - It looks like you're going to have to get a whole new phone altogether.

        - You don't seem like you're from around here. Why don't I take you to a phone shop I know, and you can get a new one? - Elijah recommended.

        In most cases, it wasn't as if someone could just buy a new phone out of the blue, but Gary did have the money. The other thing was that he noticed there was a lack of electronics shops in the first place, and he would have no idea where to go. Besides all of that, he thought he had the person he needed right in front of him.

        - Sure... thanks for the help. My name's Ga... Gaba. - Gary answered.

        Gary was a common name, so he didn't think it was too much of a problem. But if there were those who thought they recognized him and then realized he had the same name as the Altered Star who had been gaining a lot of attention recently, they would put two and two together fairly quickly. In a rush, he had come up with a name a baby might have come up with.

        - Alright, Gaba! Follow me. - Elijah said.

        Following Elijah for around ten minutes, they eventually came to one of the very few phone shops in the entire city. Unlike in Slough, where the latest handsets would be displayed at the front, there were several burner phones instead. Old phones that didn't even have a touch screen on them. Gary assumed it was because most of the people who lived here bought those phones.

        - Oh, good sir! - The man behind the counter rubbed his hands together as he rushed over to them.

        - Are you looking to do business with us again?

        Seeing this interaction, Gary inwardly smiled.

        - I knew it. He even knows the local workers here. He has to be someone big in this part of town. - Gary thought to himself.

        - It's for my new friend here. He seems to have broken his phone. I don't suppose you can get one for him, can you? - Elijah asked.

        - Certainly. What is your budget? What type of phone were you looking for? - The man asked.

        Gary pulled out his phone and placed it on top of the glass counter.

        - If you can just get me the exact replacement of this, please.

        The worker looked at the phone. It was one of the latest models. It was his lucky day. He retrieved the phone immediately with a big grin on his face.

        - And would you be looking to take out a contract with us? - The man asked.

        - No, I'll just buy it outright. But can you try to move the contacts over for me? It's quite important. - Gary asked.

        - I can try my best. - The man replied and got right to processing the whole transaction.

        Watching all of this, Elijah felt like he was on the ball more and more. He was sure of it. Not just anyone could buy a phone outright that cost more than a thousand, and to do so in this city was even rarer.

        With these thoughts, Elijah's own phone started to ring. He checked who it was and started to panic a little.

        - Sorry, I just need to take this call. I'll be back.

        Elijah made sure to leave the store and close the door behind him, ensuring that no one was listening in on their conversation. He knew Gaba was an Altered, so there was a chance he had good hearing as well.

        - Hello, sir. Yes, sir! - Elijah answered the call.

        - I believe I am on a lead now. A gang member from another city has paid a visit. We will be close to getting a link from where the black liquid is coming from.

        The call ended, and Elijah let out a big sigh.

        - It's tough work, working for White Rose.
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          Oluwatoyise
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          Things just keep getting interesting
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          ROLAND MIST
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          Gaba, though 21
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            Turnc4406
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            Better or worse than Buinn?
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              ROLAND MIST
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              I can't tell. Honestly.
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              Far better gloom
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          nlegend55
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          Couldn't he think of Gabriel or something? sigh
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            ROLAND MIST
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            JKS doing this on purpose? pressure
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