symbiote invasion....again (chapter 7)

Chapter 7

The stun gun in Oliver's possession was an optioned-out item.

[ Name: StealthShock Taser ]

[ Grade: White ]

[ Description: A basic taser gun designed for personal defense. Its unassuming appearance hides its potential to subdue opponents with minimal sound. ]

[ Option: Silenced Zap - Generates an electric shock that temporarily stuns the target, suppressing their ability to make noise. (Rank: F) (Active) ]

[ Durability: 72% ]

After knocking out the guard, ensuring a silent fall to avoid detection, Oliver shifted his focus to the box. "Alright, I got about 4 minutes before the other guards arrive," he said to himself as he retrieved a lockpick from his crossbody bag, its very presence emitting a subtle energy.

[ Name: LockPick Pro ]

[ Grade: White ]

[ Description: A precision lockpick tool designed by Peterson, featuring a durable rubber handle for comfortable and secure grip. ]

[ Option: Whispering Touch (Rank: F) (Active) - Allows the lockpick to emit a subtle magical resonance, making it easier to detect the correct alignment of pins during lockpicking. ]

[ Durability: 75% ]

As Oliver wrestled with the lock, the task proved more challenging than expected. Despite the aid of the active skill option, the lock's complexity added difficulty. What felt like an eternity to Oliver, turned out to be crucial minutes, his anxiety heightening with each passing second, especially upon hearing the guards' voices on the knocked-out guard's communication device.

"Shit," Oliver muttered under his breath, intensifying his efforts. The urgent tone from the guards confirmed that time was running out. After what seemed like an eternity, he successfully picked the lock, revealing a small device that he swiftly stowed in his crossbody bag. Sprinting away, silent shots pierced the air, barely missing him.

The flashlights from the newly arrived guards illuminated the opened box, which then shifted to the unconscious guard. A guard cursed, "Fuck, the target is compromised. I repeat target is compromised." Panic spread like wildfire among the guards as the target they were protecting was of high value. Oliver, with mere seconds left on the active skill of his suit, found his escape route cut off by more guards who immediately opened fire, only to miss Oliver by inches. Cursing again, he sought refuge behind one of the containers scattered in the area.

"Found the target, it's a little rat," one guard reported over the comms. Another voice instructed, "Keep your eyes on the thief and retrieve the target. You cannot let the target be taken; otherwise, you will pay with your life." The tension rose as the leading guard affirmed, "Roger that, Fan out," prompting the guards to started search for Oliver.

While evading the guards. Oliver glanced at the golden elephant ring on his finger. Activating its skill, a giant spectral elephant materialized.

[ Name: Elephantine Gold Ring ]

[ Grade: White ]

[ Description: This exquisite golden ring is shaped like a majestic elephant, crafted with intricate details. Legend has it that it once adorned the finger of a skilled warrior who held great respect for these noble creatures. ]

[ Option: Elephantic Guard (Rank: F) (Active) - Allows the user to summon a spectral elephant to aid in combat, providing temporary protection and enhancing defensive capabilities. ]

[ Durability: 88% ]

As soon as the spectral elephant manifested, Oliver directed it toward the nearest target. The guards were taken aback, their shouts blending with the echoes of gunfire. Bullets sprayed in his direction, prompting most guards to converge on him. Oliver, however, cleverly dodged in the opposite direction, activating the swift stride skill in his boots. This imbued him with a sudden burst of speed, allowing him four precious minutes to navigate the chaotic scene.

A white arrow materialized on the concrete floor, drawing a smile from Oliver. "About time you appeared," he muttered, grateful for the compass-shaped ring he had acquired from an antique shop.

[ Name: Starling Compass Ring ]

[ Grade: White ]

[ Description: This silver ring is meticulously crafted in the shape of a compass, adorned with delicate sterling motifs. Handmade with care, it radiates a simple yet enchanting aura. ]

[ Option: Guiding Aura - Grants a subtle magical presence that aids the wearer in finding their path. (Rank: F) (Passive) ]

[ Durability: 72% ]

Following the arrow, guided by both the ring's enchantment and the swift stride skill, Oliver deftly navigated his way out of the perilous situation, arriving in Hell's Kitchen. However, the normally bustling neighborhood was now filled with a peculiar commotion.

"What is going on?" Oliver questioned himself, observing the frantic crowds and identifying a threat. Something emerged from a nearby bar – a symbiote, infecting unsuspecting pedestrians and transforming them into Venom-like creatures with an ominous red spiral symbol on their heads.

"Another alien invasion?" Oliver groaned internally, swiftly deciding to head back to his hideout. Just as he turned, a momentary haziness clouded his vision. The Ouroboros-shaped necklace with an eye symbol beneath his suit shimmered, offering a brief glimpse of a colossal symbiote dragon swallowing him whole before he snapped back to reality.

[ Name: All Seeing Eye ]

[ Grade: White ]

[ Description: A mystical necklace crafted from bronze, featuring an All Seeing Eye and an Ouroboros pendant. The intricate design suggests a connection to ancient mysteries. ]

[ Option: Clairvoyant Gaze (Rank: F) (Passive) - Grants the wearer sporadic glimpses into potential future events. ]

[ Durability: 75% ]

Taking a deep breath, Oliver acknowledged the unsettling revelation. "Well, that is not good," he remarked, adjusting the koi-shaped ring on his finger. As he entered an alleyway, a homeless man transformed into a Venom-like creature and lunged at him. Cursing under his breath, Oliver activated his last resort – a weapon optioned out aside from the silver ring adorned with a small jade. This ring provided a +10% critical hit chance and housed an active skill that allowed him to summon a water dagger, now materializing in his hand.

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A/N Yeah, this happened in daredevil comics, and yes, its a symbiote invasions.