[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-marvel-hunter":3,"chapter-marvel-hunter-marvel-hunter-chapter-3":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Marvel: Hunter",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1589792,2056,"Chapter 3: Slingshot","marvel-hunter-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>Although there was a bit of complaint in his heart, Blaine didn't say anything, because this was something he had chosen to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining the two abilities from the newbie gift pack, the system issued a mission:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Complete the first deal within three days.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then would the abilities—Perfect Aim and Physical Enhancement Potion—be permanently his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he failed to land a deal within three days, the abilities would be taken back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why Blaine was so desperate to find customers, even willing to make a move for just 50 bucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't have any amazing gear, nor any useful connections at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting a mission in three days was basically impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, this was the only choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guess this counts as being a bounty hunter too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blaine twitched his lips and tried to comfort himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swore, this would be the first and last time he worked for 50 bucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving his seat, Blaine walked straight up to Tom, patted him on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom frowned and stood up with clear irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want?\" he asked with hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was happily chatting with MJ, so being interrupted made him very annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to beat you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blaine looked at him seriously and said it flat out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter, who had been watching this whole time, suddenly covered his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He started to wonder if his 50 bucks had just gone down the drain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter didn't fight much, but he understood one thing—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under equal conditions, a surprise attack was the easiest way to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if a fight was inevitable, walking right up to someone and declaring 'I'm going to beat you up' like Blaine did?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was extremely rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As rare as pairing red wine with garlic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other students nearby had also noticed the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of them stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the contrary, many gathered around with interest to watch the drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some guys were even shouting, telling them to fight already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, being a freshman was peak hormone-rage time—someone starting a fight wasn't something they'd stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not egging them on was already being polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom couldn't believe what he was hearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cupped his hand around his ear and mockingly said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say? Say it again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said, I'm going to beat you up.\" Blaine repeated seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then reached into the inner pocket of his shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect that move to actually alert Tom, who immediately backed away a few steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you trying to do?\" Tom's hand was already clutching the back of a chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the land of the free, where gunfights happened daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in high school, attacks with weapons—and even guns—weren't unheard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom might be bold, but he wasn't stupid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if Blaine pulled out a gun?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chances were low, but still… better safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Students nearby noticed the tension and backed away from the area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peter took the chance to rush over to MJ, grabbed her hand, and pulled her aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the first time he'd ever held MJ's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Peter was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that even if Blaine didn't end up beating Tom badly, the 50 bucks were totally worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already said I'm going to beat you up! It's normal to ask once. Asking twice is still okay. But three times? Are you dumb or something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone's gaze, Blaine pulled out a metal slingshot from his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then began casually playing with some marbles in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone with a brain could tell what was about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom looked at the slingshot in Blaine's hand, and didn't take his words seriously at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A slingshot? You're going to beat me up with a slingshot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you're seriously asking to get smacked, you know that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tom figured there was no need to be mad—just beat him up and teach him a good lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mocking Blaine for a bit, he bared his white teeth, cracked his knuckles,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>grabbed a chair next to him, and charged forward aggressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\" Blaine smacked his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled the slingshot back—all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually aimed at Tom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you think slingshots are a joke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone only saw a white blur flash by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud smack, it hit Tom right on the webbing between thumb and forefinger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"OWWWW!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(TN: The name Tom Holland refers to the actor who plays Spider-Man. The author is joking here—Tom Holland beating up Tom Holland… it's like he's fighting himself.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*************************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can get access to early chapters on patr*on\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you like my work and you want to support me then you can become my patron on patre*n.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My patr*on account is Lord_Immortal_0170\u003C\u002Fp>",798,"2026-06-06T09:11:28.579Z",1,"novelbin.me","3532d4f7593989a0e52062cdb3f997508f8f769ad60f0a4f9770698da7624517","marvel-hunter-chapter-4","marvel-hunter-chapter-2",411,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmarvel-hunter-cover.jpg"]