07. Fourth Ticket

It only took me fifteen minutes to get back to the Quinjet, take over the body, and fly back to Alvida's ship. Since it was already sunset, I decided not to waste any more time here and quickly collected all the valuables, took Alvida herself, and then destroyed she's ship, the Miss Love Duck.

Since only Alvida herself has the award, I didn't need her subordinates, but I couldn't leave them alone either, because who knows what they might do in the future. I didn't want to kill just like that, I'm not some kind of maniac, but I couldn't take so many people with me either, there simply wasn't enough space, so I decided to leave everyone on the island, after depriving them of the opportunity to leave it.

When I give Alvida to the Marines, I will tell them about the rest of the crew and I think they can send one ship to take some pirates. Either way, I can be very persuasive. Until then, the pirates will have to live on the island.

Considering I've left enough water and provisions for two weeks, this shouldn't be such a problem for them. Of course, they can try to make a boat or a raft and go to sea on it, but frankly, I don't think they have the courage to do this.

Even if I'm wrong and they get off the island, that's not my problem anyway. I've already done too much for these parasites.

- I didn't seem to forget anything. - I muttered as I watched Alvida's ship explode from a rocket fired by the Quinjet.

Even though I'm low on ammo, I wanted to test how the weapons built into the Quinjet work, and then such a good target appeared, so I decided not to be greedy and enjoy the colorful explosion. And the explosion, I must say, turned out as it should. Not only was the ship torn to pieces, but nothing was left of the pier.

- [There are 9 rockets left in the arsenal.] - the Oracle spoke.

- Yes, yes, I can count. Now, let's see how much I got. - I muttered, then looked at the two sacks of loot I had collected from Alvida's cabin. All the most valuable was there, and on the island itself only provisions were stored, most of which I left to the pirates.

In addition to money and jewelry, I found some gold and some leaflets with rewards for pirates I didn't know, which I took just in case I might meet them along the way.

In the end, my jackpot was almost 12 million belly in cash, almost two kilograms of gold, and all the rest is silver and other ornaments. Together with the money I took from Gally, my current fortune is almost 15 million belly, which is more than enough for two kilograms of gold.

True, at first I will have to exchange this money for gold, since, unfortunately, there is no such function in the lottery itself.

But, the gold that Alvida had was enough for one ticket. For the next ticket, the price of which is already two 2g, I did not have quite a bit. I dismantled all the collected jewelry that contained gold, but in the end, I still got 2.8 kg of gold. Some bullying.

- Eh, okay, I'll have to wait until I can find an exchanger. I hope there are such in this world, otherwise it will not be funny. - I said with a sigh, collecting all the money in one bag, and other unnecessary junk in the second.

While I was sorting out the jewelry, I realized that it was much more profitable to hunt for them, or for pure gold. Firstly, they take up less space, and secondly, the rate of belly to gold is too crazy and it will really be easier to save a few kilograms of gold in this way than to exchange at the rate.

Apparently, this is due to the fact that gold itself is another currency of this world and it is in use as well as belly, probably just because gold is easier to store. Still, 1 ton of gold is easier to transport and protect than 7'500'000'000 belly.

Although, this understanding did not change anything for me, since I will continue to work as before. Still, hunting for criminals is the most profitable business, because the stronger the criminal, the richer he is usually.

And no one will mind if I confiscate all the loot, especially if this is not known.

What can I say, if I get only 3 million for Alvida herself, and having robbed her, I received almost 30 million. Most likely, I was just lucky and I ran into Alvida on a good day, but it still proves how right the choice of this profession was.

- So, what will I get this time…. - I said with anticipation as I bought a lottery ticket with the gold I had collected.

After I wished to pay for the purchase, the gold lit up and disappeared, and a new holographic panel appeared in front of my face:

[Your account received 2.8 kilograms of gold...

Buying a lottery ticket for 1g....

Thanks for the payment! Start of the next draw…

....

....

So, your prize is…

....

<Weapon: Element Guns>

Thank you for participating!!! On your account left: 1.8 kg of gold. The cost of the next lottery ticket: 2g.]

- Hm… Element Guns? - I asked aloud, since I was not sure of the origin of this weapon.

But before I could look at the description of my new guns, a new lottery message popped up:

[Attention!

It's been less than 24 hours since the free tickets draw, but you've already raised enough funds to buy a new ticket.

Your journey has just begun, but you have already achieved significant results that have exceeded our expectations, which undoubtedly deserves additional rewards.

As a reward for your initial achievements, we are giving you a free draw where you can win an item that will make your journey easier…

Starting an auxiliary item raffle….

….

….

Your prize is...

….

<Auxiliary Item: Interspartial Ring>….

Congratulations, you're great! Keep up the good work and maybe you will get new bonuses for your achievements!!!]

- Unexpected, but nice…. And how lucky I must be. I'm almost late. - I said with a happy smile, looking at the clock on the on-board computer interface.

After the first draw, I lay unconscious for fifteen hours, assimilating the cards, then a few hours of flying before I met Gally, and then there was a flight to Goat Island, where I also spent time dealing with the Alvida Pirates. In the end, I only had 40 minutes left before the 24 hour deadline. Indeed, lucky.

- Okay, if the ring is more or less clear, then what kind of guns are these… - I muttered aloud again, opening the description of my new weapon.

< Element Guns >

< Type: Weapon >

< Origin: Marvel Comics (Earth - 616) >

< Description: Star-Lord's Element Guns are the only weapons of their kind capable of, in addition to regular laser shots, also firing projectiles of the four elements, which can be mixed and created different elemental attacks, depending on the choice of the owner.

Initially, there was only one Element Gun, the original owner of which was King J'son of Spartax. Forced to crash-land on Earth, J'son met Meredith Quill, who helped fix his spaceship. They began a brief romance that ended as soon as J'son left the planet, leaving Meredith with his family weapon. The result of this affair was the birth of their common son, named Peter.

When Peter was ten years old, a band of Badoon soldiers attacked his house and killed his mother, in an attempt to kill Peter himself because of his heritage. While defending himself, Peter found the Element Gun and it is the only thing that survived the destruction of his house.

Over the years, Peter has taken the Element Gun apart several times, changing the housing, adding a voice chip, and even building a second one. These dual pistols have always been Star-Lord's main weapon and have accompanied him throughout his life, leading to Peter becoming attached to them enough to call them Clarice and Terry. >

< Abilities: Element Guns are dual pistols created from unknown technology/magic. It looks like a normal laser weapon, but the main feature of these pistols is the ability to create attacks based on the elements of fire, water, wind and lightning and mix these elements to create new attack configurations depending on the need and desire of the owner.

Guns run on energy from the outside world, which the pistols collect automatically. The weapon does not require reloading until the entire charge is used up. In this case, have to wait until the energy is replenished. The guns are equipped with a voice interface that can be set to recognize the owner, which will prevent other people from using the weapon. To change the element and attack configuration, must give either a mental or voice command. >

- Here it is. Didn't know Star-Lord had such a cool weapon in the comics.... - I muttered, pulling out a couple of pistols from my inventory.

They looked pretty much the same as the ones Peter used in the MCU movies, but my pistols had a white housing color with a dark gray handle and bright purple batteries. It seems to be the exact same pistols used by Peter from Marvel's the Guardians of the Galaxy game that came out shortly before my death.

- They fit well in the hand, and weigh quite a bit. There is even a aim. Excellent pistols. It is a pity that now there is no way to check how they work.... - I said aloud, guns in both hands.

To be honest, I really liked this win. Not only do they look stylish and cool, but they also have great functionality, especially now, when I'm at the beginning of my journey and have no ranged abilities other than telepathy.

Also, they are very advanced and much better than all the weapons in this world, so I'm back in the plus. And how can I turn around with the ability to shoot different elements, which I can also mix, it's even scary to imagine. No wonder I still watched Naruto, so many ideas from there can now be emphasized.

Plus, it's the perfect weapon against people who have eaten Logia. If before, I could not do anything to him, except for a psionic attack, of course, now, the same Crocodile will not be good if I shoot him with a high-pressure water bullet. And the same Smoker, I can just blow it away, if necessary, of course.

It's nice that in my hands there was another trump card against enemies, who obviously will not expect that, although unusual in appearance, but still guns, they will inflict significant damage on them. Especially, it will work well against arrogant enemies who won't even consider dodging a regular shot, thinking they are invulnerable because of their fruit.

And in any case, these are very good pistols that will surely help me in my journey. I don't always have to fight in hand-to-hand combat, for a change, I can arrange a shootout, especially when I have such an unbalanced weapon. Now, I am much calmer and less worried about my own safety, so I can go to the big world.

- Oracle, set a course for Cozia Island, it is the closest to us. Enough adventure for today, it's time to relax. - I gave the order, returning the Element Guns to inventory.

This island was on Gally's maps, so the Oracle knows the way. Alvida did not have any paper maps, since she, in general, turned out to be and did not need them. Alvida knows the eastern part of the East Blue almost by heart and can navigate this region without any problems, relying only on her experience and knowledge.

Now I have this knowledge too, but that doesn't change the fact that I need to get maps to populate the Oracle database, and I also need information on other regions of the East Blue.

- [As you command, Captain.] - replied the Oracle, and we set off east to the Calm Belt, the Sea of ​​Tranquility that separates the Grand Line from the other four oceans.

Cozia is close to the border of the Calm Belt and can be considered the easternmost island of the East Blue. This is a fairly large island that is part of the region's main trade route, but unfortunately there is not a single Marine base there. So, Alvida will have to wait until I get to another island that has a branch of the Marines.

Of course, I could go to Yotsuba Island, where the 153rd branch of the Marines is located, but it is almost two times further than Cozia, and I'm already really tired and I want to go to bed as soon as possible, in some hotel with a large and comfortable bed.

Also, I'll have to go back to where I came from, as it turned out that I initially chose the wrong direction, and if I had immediately flown west, I would have found Dawn Island, Luffy's home, pretty soon.

But because of this oversight, I was only in the plus, so I do not see any problems. As they say, everything that happens in our lives is for the best. I think Alvida doesn't mind waiting a couple of days.

In general, thanks to the Quinjet, I can go to the Grand Line at any time, for the huge Sea Kings that inhabit the Calm Belt are not a problem for me, since I travel by air, but I know that I am not yet ready for this sea.

It will be better if I go towards Loguetown, so I will have more time to prepare for Paradise.

I still have nowhere to hurry, my journey has just begun.

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< Name: Nemo >

< Gender: Male >

< Age: 17 >

< Race: Homo Superior >

< Gold: 1,8 g >

< Lottery Tickets: 0 >

< Next Ticket Price: 2 g >

< Prizes:

1. (Free) [Character Card: Nightwing];

2. (Free) [Vehicle: Avengers Quinjet];

3. (Free) [Character Card: Emma Frost]:

4. (1 g) [Weapon: Element Guns];

5. Bonus (Free) [Auxiliary Item: Interspartial Ring].>

< Assimilated Characters: Nightwing (100%); Emma Frost (100%). >

< Superpowers: Telepathy; Organic Diamond Form. >

< Skills: Nightwing; Emma Frost (full list below...). >

< Vehicles: Avengers Quinjet; Wingcycle. >

< Weapon: Escrima Sticks; Element Guns. >

< Costumes: Nightwing's Suit; Emma Frost Dress. >

< Inventory: Nightwing's Equipment. >

< Interspartial Ring: – >

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