Chapter 277: Gliding (Extra update, requesting monthly votes)

White fog dispersed.

The chaotic crowd ran and screamed, pinning down a large amount of police force.

Just then, a black shadow darted out from the fog, holding a pistol in its right hand, and fired three shots in succession at the glass counter displaying the 'Ocean Heart'.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Under the ear-piercing sound of gunfire, many in the chaotic crowd dropped to the ground in fear.

The glass enclosing the display stand shattered into pieces, and countless fragments splashed about.

That figure rushed to the counter, reached out its right hand, and grabbed toward the 'Ocean Heart' necklace.

Haixinge's expression remained unchanged as he relayed orders to the surrounding Secret Police.

Aaron looked through the window and saw a snow-white figure on the roof of the exhibition hall.

"Boss, is this... the ability of a clone? Also, why can that white thing fly in the sky?"

Watching the Magician quickly flee the scene, William felt a bit anxious.

"However, it doesn't matter whether it's true or false... as long as one guesses the core of the opponent's escape."

Meanwhile, other investigators and security guards drew their firearms or Talismans one after another, aiming them at the 'Magician'.

He was a Non-human Existence affiliated with the Investigation Bureau, a Captain of the special operations team, known for his diverse methods and tough style.

Clatter, clatter, clatter—countless glass fragments fell like rain from the dome of the exhibition hall, causing many gentlemen and ladies of high society to dodge in panic, like a flock of flustered ducks.

"What you see is not necessarily the truth... Magicians always love to perform hat tricks."

Crack!

"At least... he successfully dispersed the pursuing forces. And... in full view of everyone, the Magician Kobo Phil fulfilled his declaration and completed a grand performance!"

"Eliminate all Extraordinary Ability?"

It was a large doll puppet!

"Pay attention to the other exhibition stands!"

On this, the 'Magician' chose deception!

His true target was—the Sun King's Iron Crown, which had more historical value than the 'Ocean Heart'!

A hand crossbow fired, and an iron claw with a rope darted out at high speed, shattering the glass and grabbing onto the metal frame above the dome.

"It appeared!"

Aaron made a snide remark that only he could understand.

Around the counter displaying the Ocean Heart, the air inexplicably became viscous, and the surrounding void seemed to freeze, causing that black shadow to stand before the display stand in a ridiculous posture, mid-sprint with an outstretched hand, like a statue.

The 'Magician'—Kobo Phil!

He appeared abruptly on the exhibition stand, grabbed the Sun King's Iron Crown, took out a hand crossbow with his right hand, and aimed it at the high dome of the exhibition hall.

"How could there be such a Magical Item?"

Aaron sneered, not rising, but instead leisurely taking a sip of his fruit drink.

In fact, the value of the 'Iron Crown' was even greater than that of the 'Ocean Heart'!

"Boss... no, Mr. Monite, what should we do?"

William asked foolishly.

The rope shortened rapidly, quickly pulling the Magician's figure upward.

Red, white, black... various inks directly rendered the void with color, as if to pull this area directly into an oil painting.

Haixinge ordered loudly, and immediately an investigator unfolded an oil painting.

Snap!

Haixinge lashed out with the long whip in his hand, and raging flames immediately ignited from the leather whip, coiling forward like a Python, binding the figure frozen before the display stand and yanking it to the ground.

Before Haixinge rushed onto the roof, three snow-white gliders glided out from different directions of the roof, with rose petals falling from time to time, causing pedestrians on the street to exclaim repeatedly.

"How flashy... he shouldn't be called 'Magician', he should be called 'Kid'..."

"Your enthusiasm is truly hard to resist..."

"Forbidden!"

"What should we do? Should we go out and pick one to chase at random? Or will you drive the carriage while I divine the direction inside the cabin?"

Aaron watched the chaos outside, as well as the groups of strange Extraordinarys and police officers following behind each glider, and couldn't help but praise inwardly.

Although Aaron did not know that the Ocean Heart had not been stolen and that it was the Iron Crown that was stolen, there was no difference between the two.

At this moment, the sound of shattering glass came from the No. 3 exhibition stand, and a figure flashed into it, standing on the stand and bowing provocatively to all sides.

An investigator saw Kobo Phil easily dodge bullets and leap onto the roof of the exhibition hall, and could not help but feel despair...

A majestic male voice suddenly rang out.

Kobo Phil in mid-air blew a kiss, looped the 'Iron Crown' around his arm like an armband, reached out to take out a cane embedded with a ruby at the top, and waved it lightly.

Pop!

As if piercing a soap bubble, the gorgeous colors around disappeared without a trace.

The opponent was agile, easily subduing the Extraordinarys who were originally on the roof, kicking them off the high building one by one, causing heavy casualties.

"That's not flying, that's gliding! You should read more physics books..."

Facts proved that when facing disaster, no matter how much wealth, power, status, or noble blood one has, one is no different from an ordinary person, and is even more likely to make a fool of oneself!

"Activate—'Vanishing Oil Painting', everyone else, long-range attack!"

Those Talismans and other Extraordinary Abilities were also erased as if wiped away by an eraser.

Inside the 'Shounan Fengqing' high-end restaurant.

"Ordinary people, get down!"

He wore a pure white suit, a gold-rimmed monocle, and a red Rose pinned to his chest.

The leader appeared middle-aged, wearing a black uniform with a belt full of hidden compartments hanging at his waist, containing a large number of Talismans, medicines, powders... He had a square face, azure eyes, a resolute expression, and held a long black whip in his hand.

Through a great deal of divination and deduction, Aaron had vaguely understood the Magician's intentions.

Crack!

Demon Hunter—Haixinge!

When the exhibition hall fell into chaos and white mist continuously emerged, driving many high-society figures who wanted to watch the show out the door, William's expression brightened, and he shouted loudly.

The figure fell to the ground, the hat tumbled off, revealing its true appearance: it had a pair of black button eyes, a face sewn from burlap, and a woman's lipstick painted on its mouth to form a large, smiling face...

Although the Ritual required notifying the opponent in advance to make them vigilant and challenge the limits, it did not explicitly state that one must strictly follow the requirements on the postcard to steal specific items!

He had a solemn expression as he tossed a black box to William: "This is 'Roberts' Magical Insect Box'. I have told you how to use it. Later, I will attempt to have my Spirit Body enter the Spirit World, and you will be responsible for using this Magical Item to provide Protection for me!"

That dignified voice sounded once again, and a figure parted the white mist, leading many Investigation Bureau agents to surround the counter.

The other party should also know that even if they could momentarily toy with the Investigation Bureau using the glider method, they absolutely could not escape Plymouth!

Everything Copperfield had done before was merely to buy time!

What he truly wanted to do was...

(End of chapter)