The Transmigrated Author

Chapter 45: Jaxon Cain | Scouting Invitational Tournament (1)

[Quest Completed!]

[Story Side Quest!: 3 for 3! Defeat The Infamous Theifs of Golden Horizon!]

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The following stat points have been updated:

| Strength: 24.00 -> 29.00 (5.00+) |

| Health: 95.50 -> 98.00 (2.50+) |

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The noxious fumes of this sleeping gas stung my nostrils like a thousand angry bees. Thanks to tenacity It didn't have much of an effect on me so I opened the door to let out the sleeping gas hoping that the people affected could wake up quicker.

WEEWOO, WEEWOO, WEEWOO,

The wail of approaching sirens shattered the tense silence and I just sat down looking at the thieves knocked out cold after I beat them to a pulp.

Peering through the doorway, I saw a swarm of blue and red lights pulsing towards me. It was the police and Heroes, thank goodness.

A collective gasp filled the room as the pungent odour hit them. I watched, nose wrinkled, as they fumbled for handkerchiefs or covered their faces with sleeves.

Even the stoic police chief, a woman with steely eyes and a jaw permanently set, winced as she pulled out a mask.

While I crouched beside the door I removed the gas masks from the faces of the three thieves revealing their faces. One by one, the masks landed beside me as I looked at the three idiots.

"Hold it right there!" A barked command snapped me to attention. A young officer, eyes wide and gun drawn, pointed it at me. "What are you doing?"

I straightened, meeting his gaze with composure. "Officer, I'm the one who called you. These individuals used sleeping gas and I subdued them before they could harm anyone."

He didn't lower his weapon, but his eyes flickered to the masks at my feet. "And those?"

"Evidence," I explained, my voice calm even under the scrutiny. "They belong to the perpetrators."

Then out of nowhere a man in a brown coat and a black suit appeared. It was clear to see who he was and I wouldn't ever be mistaken by the appearance of his ugly-shaped hat.

[Vice leader Of the Visionary Syndicate (Guild Rank: 2 Globally) Dempsy Anette]

He was one of the greatest detectives and if not the greatest detective of all time. His ability 'Decipher' was able to pick up specks of information from a crime scene and generate an almost near infinite amount of possible scenarios which shows what could've and would've happened.

I made this character the best version of what Sherlock could've been and judging from his confident aura he gestured for the officer to stand down as his gaze swept over me.

He looked at my clothes (slight blood stains), my demeanor, and the masks on the floor. His right eye which held the ability to decipher glow a bright violet as it analyzed my clothing.

A few seconds after he had a flicker of understanding in his eyes.

Jaxon didn't seem entirely convinced, but he grunted in dismissal. "Keep your eyes peeled, then. If you see anything unusual, anything at all, report it immediately."

"Were you watching that fight the entire time?" I asked, curiosity and suspicion mixing in my voice.

The pressure intensified as he turned around to look at me. "Yes. You are certainly different from what I had expected," he admitted, avoiding specifics. "You may not look like one of my men, but you possess a certain... resourcefulness." He said.

My stomach felt beyond uncomfortable from hearing those words.

Jaxon's gaze held mine, unreadable. "Perhaps not," he conceded. "But the world, for a kid like you, isn't black and white and if you ever think of becoming a mercenary then go to this address."

He took a step back, extending a hand with a silver business card...

I was stunned and confused by the sudden offer.

Could this day get any weirder?

With a curt nod, Jaxon disappeared in the blink of an eye, leaving me alone with the business card in my hand.

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[3 days later...]

[Monday, 6:30 AM]

[Pinnacle Academy 1st Year Male Dorm Rooms]

[Before the start of the Scouting Invitational Tournament]

RUMBLE, RUMBLE, RUMBLE

Tremors rattled my sleepy brain. Groaning, I burrowed deeper into my pillow, desperately clinging to the last ounce of sleep that I had.

But It was useless... The sounds of grunts, thumps, and clangs emanating from every direction were relentless.

I know today's first-year dorm students were preparing for the upcoming Scouting Invitational Tournament with the enthusiasm of a rampaging herd of elephants.

Peeking out from under the covers, I squinted at the clock. 6:30 AM. Was it really necessary to start this pre-tournament ritual at the crack of dawn? Did they think the judges awarded points for early morning noise pollution?

I just wanted a sound sleep in my new comfy pajamas...

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Authors Notes:

- Jaxon Cain's Main ability: 'Mother Earth', granting him affinity and control over the four fundamental elements: Air, Rock, Water, and Fire. This unique power allows him to harness the forces of nature simultaneously, enabling a seamless blend of elemental manipulation.

- Dempsy's Main Ability: Decipher grants him an exceptional talent for extracting and processing information from any type of scene, With this power, he can pick up minuscule details and reconstruct a myriad of possible scenarios, providing invaluable insights into the events that occurred.