The Villain's Shopping System

39  Chapter 38 - Spectre

Kaito, still stunned by the dizzying events that unfolded before his eyes, watches in amazement at the efficiency and dexterity of the man in the suit. His machine gun fire is accurate and the way he seems unfazed is astonishing.

The man is using the open car door as a support for his arms to contain the violent kick of the gun. His piercing eyes remain fixed on the targets, his aim is relentless and his skilful hands masterfully control the machine gun.

For Kaito, a whirlwind of emotions fills his heart as he witnesses this scene. Relief overtakes his body, but a series of questions plague his mind.

However, there is no time to think now. The voice of the man in the suit suddenly breaks through the chaos, catching Kaito's attention.

"Hey, kid! You're an Awakened, right? Give me a hand here!" The man exclaims to Kaito, because while his shots annoy the Transcendent, they're not even close to being enough to kill them.

Kaito is surprised by the trust placed in him and even more so that the man remembers him.

"I'll provide cover for you going forward, but you'll need to be quick on the kills. They can't get off this street and they can't even do any more damage than they already have." the man says, looking at Kaito out of the corner of his eye.

As he approaches, Kaito nods, already visualizing in his mind a strategy to take on the Transcendent.

The man continues firing until the magazine of his machine gun runs out and when he hears the crack of the gun locking up due to having no weapons, he commands:

"Now go!"

Kaito moves in quickly and activates his claws once more. There are still six Spectres left, meaning Kaito will have to fight all of them at the same time and without letting them escape, except they are weakened, so he has the advantage.

Anyway, the remaining Spectres stare at Kaito with determined eyes. He takes a deep breath, standing in the middle of the street, and his posture becomes tense, prepared for imminent action.

The first Spectre lunges towards Kaito with its sharp teeth salivating, ready to tear into the Awakened's flesh.

Kaito waits for the monster to get close enough, and in the nick of time, slides to the side, avoiding the attack. In response, he unleashes a powerful punch, hitting the monster square in the stomach. The impact reverberates through the air, accompanied by the sound of bones breaking. Kaito then swings his left hand and cuts off the head of this first enemy.

[You have killed a Spectre. You have gained +250 XP].

Another Spectre tries to surprise Kaito, attacking from behind with a downward swipe of its claws.

Kaito had already heard this monster because he was not careful not to step on the shards of glass on the floor from one of the shop windows that was shattered by the bullets.

Dodging the attack, Kaito quickly counterattacks, launching a spinning kick that hits the creature's face. The impact is so strong that the Spectre is thrown backwards, crashing its head into a nearby wall. Kaito's eyes widen in surprise at his own movement.

[You have killed a Spectre. You have gained +250 XP].

Meanwhile, a third Spectre advances fiercely. Its empty eyes reflect an insatiable hunger.

Kaito leaps backwards, narrowly avoiding the monster's claws. He lands deftly, spinning in midair and using the momentum to launch a knee to the Spectre's chin, sending its head flying backwards violently.

[You have killed a Spectre. You have gained +250 XP].

Kaito's movements are faster and he seems to have an incredible mastery of his body. All this mixed with his enhanced reflexes and senses give him a huge advantage over his enemies.

A fourth Spectre tries to surround Kaito, launching itself in a coordinated assault with the other two remaining monsters. Kaito keeps his cool even in the face of imminent danger. He executes a series of elegant dodges, slipping between the Spectres' attacks like a shadow, but this time he is pressed.

Suddenly, the sound of gunfire echoes through the street once more, and a metal bullet hits one of the Spectres in the eye. This is the opening moment Kaito has been waiting for, so he lunges forward with his claws. With one intense swipe, he pierces the chest of one of the Spectres with his left hand, sending his heart flying out of his body.

The other two Spectres try to regain the balance of the battle, but Kaito gives no respite. He moves with a deadly grace, launching a string of blows, alternating between punches and kicks.

Nearing the car, machine gun in hand, the man raises the barrel of the weapon and lowers his sunglasses to get a better look. He slowly opens his mouth, impressed, and mutters to himself:

"Gee, I asked him to just give a hand..."

The two remaining Spectres remain desperate to outdo Kaito. However, the Awakened demonstrates surprising agility, maintaining a considerable distance while his advances are decisive. His mind is focused on the fight, calculating every move, trying to find an opening for some lethal counterattack. With an acrobatic leap, Kaito lunges at one of the Spectres, delivering a powerful punch to its skull. The impact sends the monster reeling, off balance and dazed. Wasting no time, the Awakened takes the opportunity to spin in the air and deliver a devastating kick to the second Spectre, hitting it square in the chest.

Finally, Kaito swings his arms and, without any difficulty, rips off the heads of the two remaining Transcendents, making their bodies fall to the ground simultaneously.

[You have killed a Spectre. You have gained +250 XP].

[You have killed a Spectre. You have gained +250 XP].

Silence hangs over the empty street, interrupted only by the gasping breaths of the young Awakened. He is covered in sweat, with cuts and scrapes on his face, not to mention the blue blood splattered across his clothes, but his expression is content. He has gained much experience.

The man in the suit slowly approaches Kaito, clapping in admiration.

"Impressive, boy. You are truly formidable." the man says with an approving smile.

Kaito straightens his posture, looks at the man with trepidation, and asks:

"Who would you be exactly?"