Chapter 4, the black-legged athlete with a time of 9.58 seconds in the 100 meters

Russell pushed aside the corpse with a bushy beard, leaning against the angle formed by the concrete pillar and the fence. This position was not safe against an enemy capable of bending bullets, but he had no other choice

The cold, mechanical voice of the system sounded, fortunately this time there was no prompt indicating that equipment could not be equipped, otherwise Russell would have truly been at a loss.

What does "covering the skin" mean

System, equip character card: Temple Guardian, hurry up! Russell was almost roaring this sentence in his heart; if it weren't for his innate sixth sense being extraordinary, he would have already been shot in the head

After several gunshots rang out, Russell instinctively curled his body again. He was not hit, but all the firearms on the ground were destroyed by the man with the pompadour. His remarkable marksmanship had triggered the mechanism, leaving no mercy even for the sniper rifle that Russell had thrown away.

Host equipment ` Character Card: Subway Police ', do you want to overwrite the character card skin

On the other side, Russell was not in a much better situation. As he threw the flashbang, he immediately dropped to the ground, an action that saved his life by preventing him from being killed instantly by the ricocheting bullet, but it also exposed him to the shockwave from the explosion of the flashbang.

Russell pressed against the concrete pillar, bullets ricocheting off the wall beside him, sending clusters of debris flying. Logically, the man with the pompadour should have lost his sight and hearing by now, yet he continued to fire instinctively at the position where Russell was located.

Ah

[Host Equipment `Character Card: Subway Police', Countdown 300 seconds, Timer starts.]

The UMP45 submachine gun equipped with a laser sight is within reach, capable of achieving extraordinary feats with persistence, yet he fears that if he reaches out, he may lose his hand forever

As he spoke, Russell discarded the sniper rifle and began to search his body. Apart from retrieving a flashbang from the small of his back, he found nothing else, not even a small handgun. Looking just one meter away, he saw the submachine gun clutched in the hands of the person wearing the goggles, and he fell into a state of extreme speechlessness

Host, please be advised that the character card 'Temple Guardian' cannot be equipped in this world. Please select another card for use!

It was likely that victory was assured, and the slicked-back hair did not rush to eliminate Russell, but instead began to gather intelligence. In the midst of the conversation, he caught a glimpse of a mark on the ground, a black cross drawn with charcoal.

Oh, damn!

Alright, I will step out now, just don't point the gun at me, you are too accurate

The man with a pompadour hairstyle is unable to stand, using one hand to support himself on the ground while moving backward, and holding a gun in the other hand to shoot continuously

It was still a headshot. Looking at the incomplete heads around him, Russell's heart raced, the fear of death overwhelming his other senses. He did not feel any nausea or discomfort; instead, he instinctively lowered his head and curled up his body

Not bad, I rarely miss, and although you are a second-rate assassin, your awareness is impressive. It seems you should be their leader; perhaps you know something about the cross. Speak up, and I will consider letting you go

The goggles require some time to reshape their worldview, but Russell had no intention of providing psychological counseling to the goggles, especially with the other party's gun constantly wavering in his direction

This is probably the reason for his status as a top assassin

The garbage system has ruined my youth

After the sound of the bullet entering flesh, Russell let out a loud cough... cough, followed by a piercing scream from Russell.

Russell was about to curse at him to get lost when he suddenly felt a jolt in his heart. He heard a gunshot, and the body of the guard fell stiffly beside him. At this moment, he truly fell silent

The two individuals fell to the ground simultaneously, emitting painful groans. After approximately two minutes, Russell was the first to stand up. He was merely affected and recovered much faster than the one with the pompadour.

Russell pondered the dignity of the middle-aged man, seemingly troubled by his receding hairline after removing his hat, and directly replied: "There is no need to cover the skin; if I do not speak up, it will be assumed that the skin is not to be covered in the future"

Is it true that the slicked-back hairstyle can really let him off the hook

The slicked-back man did not wait for Russell; upon seeing the flashbang rolling across the ground, an angry curse escaped his lips as he turned and sprinted to the corner to evade. In the moment of running, he did not forget to flick his gun, delivering two curved bullets to Russell.

It is quite normal; anyone who knows that within the world they live in, there are superheroes leaping between skyscrapers, and that the bullets they fire can curve, would find it somewhat difficult to accept

In that case, he still has a glimmer of hope

Insufficient host permissions, unable to perform this operation

At this moment, give him a gun, and he can create wonders with it

The possibility of survival has become even more remote

"What the hell! What the hell is that? The employer didn't say we were supposed to kill a superhero, and the money he gave us isn't even enough to buy a coffin!" The guard, in a terrible state of mind, waved his submachine gun and cursed incessantly.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Russell's timing was precise, leaving the big-headed man little time to react. The explosion was accompanied by a brief flash of light, and the tremendous noise left the big-headed man dizzy and deafened, while the bright light caused him to experience a momentary blindness

In Russell's memory, there is a passage where the assassin's cross has silently watched over his son for many years, observing his growth from behind. This includes the son's journey from birth to adulthood, from school to work, his interactions with his girlfriend, and various daily moments with his friends and girlfriend.

Ding ding dang dang

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

What the hell

Upon hearing Russell's words, the goggles immediately shut their mouths and, in a rather treacherous manner, ran over to Russell's concealed position

Bang

Leg... my leg! My black legs that run 100 meters in 9.58 seconds! I've been shot!!!

Tell me the message of the cross, and I promise I will let you go! I promise!" The slicked-back man took a step back, gritting his teeth and speaking in a low voice.

Boom

Stop joking, this statement is simply not credible. Chang Wei claims that he does not know martial arts, yet the moment he entered, I saw him fighting Lai Fu!

Predators, while hunting their prey, may also find themselves on the menu of other predators

Shut your filthy mouth, quickly hide away, he has not left, if you do not wish to die

The bullet whizzed past Russell's head, the breeze it created carrying a slight warmth that made his scalp tingle

As the system's voice faded, Russell became aware of the changes within himself. He no longer felt the sensation of being able to kill a bull with a single punch. There was no change in his strength, physique, or intelligence, yet his mind was filled with numerous images related to firearms and special operations.

Russell's face twisted in anger upon hearing this. He only had three character cards in total, and it seemed that the strongest Temple Guardian could not be used. Was he really expected to equip Bolt and challenge whether a human could outrun a bullet?

Russell relaxed his fingers, allowing the spring to fall onto his thigh. After silently counting to two in his mind, he suddenly hurled the flashbang tightly against the ground.

However, Russell only knows that there is a light rail nearby, but he is not aware of the specific place name. Perhaps it can be found by referring to the map, or more directly, by finding the son of the cross.

Bang

But then, what does it matter

The host designates a specific character card, and their appearance and form will transform to match that character's likeness, lasting until the card's effect expires. This time, the system was generous and provided Russell with a response

System, equip character card: subway police! Russell silently thought to himself, hoping that this middle-aged man with a big belly truly came from the Delta Force.

If I say it, will you really let me go

The fleeting terror in the slicked-back hair man's eyes vanished in an instant, and he quickly retracted his raised foot, swiftly realizing that this was an ultra-long-range assassination attempt against him. The sniper utilized a telescope, and the markings on the ground served as the positioning.

While speaking, Russell took out a flashbang and gently pulled the pin.

Who knows where the cross is... No, wait, I think I actually do know...

Russell took a deep breath, not wanting to waste any more words with the subpar system: "Equip 'Character Card: Subway Police', no need to overwrite the skin"

The slicked-back hair is very clear; the only one who can achieve this and views him as prey is the Cross, the strongest assassin of the Brotherhood

The slicked-back hair and the corners of his mouth curled into a smile: "Of course, I have no need to deceive you, and besides, you can only choose to believe me, can't you?"