BIG PAYDAY WITH A DASH OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY 12

While packing up and I stashed the extra pork meats from the Armor Boars, stashed the MagiDrone, as I was about to pull out the motorcycle to test out its Hover Bike mode on the way back....but just as I was about to savor the triumph and make my exit from the steel-ranked dungeon, a sudden commotion shattered the tranquility of the moment.

Loud thumping sounds reverberated through the jungle, causing the very ground beneath me to tremble. My senses heightened, I swiftly scanned the area, trying to discern the source of the disturbance. My instincts told me that danger lurked nearby.

Then, emerging from the dense foliage, a massive figure materialized—a boss Armor Boar. Its size surpassed that of its brethren, its plated armor gleaming under the dappled sunlight. This was a formidable opponent, the pinnacle of its kind.

My pulse quickened, a mix of excitement and trepidation flooding my veins. This unexpected encounter presented a challenge I hadn't anticipated. But I was no stranger to adversity; I thrived on the thrill of the hunt, the exhilaration of facing powerful foes head-on.

As the boss Armor Boar charged towards me, I braced myself for the impact. Its massive tusks glinted menacingly, promising a clash of titanic proportions. I steadied my grip on my magic gun, ready to unleash the full force of its power.

With an agility honed through countless battles, I sidestepped the initial onslaught, narrowly evading the wrath of the charging beast. Its immense strength was evident in each thunderous thud of its hooves against the jungle floor. I marveled at its sheer power, even as I prepared to take it down.

I knew that this would be no ordinary battle. The boss Armor Boar possessed an unwavering determination to protect its territory and assert its dominance. It was a testament to the dangers that lurked within the depths of the steel-ranked dungeon.

As the beast circled, its eyes fixed upon me with an intensity that sent shivers down my spine, I gathered my focus. This would require strategy, precision, and unwavering resolve. I couldn't afford to hold back—I had come too far to be deterred by a single adversary.

Summoning the magic coursing through my android veins, I unleashed a volley of scorching heat from my magic gun. The blasts erupted from the weapon, engulfing the boss Armor Boar in searing flames. Yet, to my surprise, the creature's armored hide withstood the assault, the heat dissipating harmlessly against its defenses.

Undeterred, I swiftly adapted my tactics. I moved with agility and grace, my Magic Body Armor granting me the flexibility to dodge the boss Armor Boar's relentless charges. I relied on my quick reflexes and intimate knowledge of my foe's movements to evade its powerful tusks.

As the battle raged on, I observed the creature's patterns, seeking a vulnerability to exploit. It was then that I noticed a subtle opening—a brief moment when its focus shifted from attack to defense. With determination burning within me, I seized the opportunity.

I evaded the boss Armor Boar's charge, quickly closing the gap between us,

This is no time hide my hidden aces, I decided to use magic to get rid of this stubborn beast once and for all.

Channeling my magical energy, I unleashed a barrage of Concussive Force Spell from my palms, striking the creature's unguarded flank. The impact sent shockwaves through its armored form, momentarily stunning the beast.

But the boss Armor Boar was no ordinary adversary. It swiftly recovered, its primal instincts driving it forward. With renewed fury, it lunged at me once again, its tusks aimed for the kill. I narrowly dodged the attack, a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins.

The battle waged on, each clash fueling my determination to emerge victorious. The boss Armor Boar's relentless assaults tested my endurance and skill, but I refused to yield. Every movement, every strike, was executed with precision, guided by my unwavering focus.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting an ethereal glow upon the battlefield, a final opportunity presented itself. With a surge of magical energy, I channeled the very essence of my being into a devastating attack. A torrent of scorching wide area heat ray erupted from my magic gun, enveloping the boss Armor Boar in an inferno of searing heat.

The creature's armor crackled and melted under the intensity of my assault. With a final defiant roar, it succumbed to the relentless onslaught, its massive frame crashing to the jungle floor in defeat.

As the echoes of the battle faded, I stood amidst the triumph of victory. Sweat dripped from my brow, my body pulsating with the exertion of the fierce duel. The boss Armor Boar, once a symbol of strength and dominance, lay defeated at my feet.

With a mixture of exhaustion and satisfaction, I surveyed the scene before me.

The MagiDrone, hovering above, had captured every moment of the thrilling encounter, documenting my triumph for all to witness. This would be a tale to inspire future adventurers, a testament to the indomitable spirit that burned within me....if I was gonna upload and use it to gain fame and money---which I WILL NOT DO.

Human hearts are full of inner jealousy and rage...I don't want to gain problems by becoming an attention whore. These videos are only for my own entertainment....nothing more.

As I prepared to leave the steel-ranked jungle dungeon, the taste of victory lingered upon my lips. The boss Armor Boar had tested my mettle, pushing me to the limits of my skill and endurance. It had been a battle of epic proportions, one that would forever be etched in my memory.

Now let's sell some of these meats, bones, teeth and leather for a hefty price...

"Kindly prepare for the inspection please!"

*GRUMBLE

*GRUMBLE

*GRUMBLE

A lot people are dissatisfied about "sharing" their hard-earned loot with the government but that's just how the way it is. The Adventurer Guild and the government are working hand in hand, to maintain security and safety of dungeon explorers.

Its not quite a small price to pay but 20% is fifteen percent cut from every haul of "precious goods". So if a dungeon is a specialty of something, like here in this Jungle Dungeon Steel Rank, Armor Boar meat is the number one commodity, hence the heavy taxation.

The dungeon itself is very precious, as it respawns mobs very quickly, including the mini-boss and boss. I just learned that it was not an actual boss that I faced, it was actually a mini-boss---shit and it was already so big.

The actual dungeon boss is the reason the spawn times are fast, they procreate extremely fast, as they don't always eat to live and gain energy but gain energy from the very abundant mana inside the dungeon.

Too bad I didn't see the dungeon boss but...oh well, I guess I'm just so unlucky.

Anyway, since I got one ton of Armor Boar meat, that means the government and Adventurer guild take 20%....so I guess a loss of about 400 pounds. Its alright for me but for the desperate...its huge cut.

"Jeez, the taxation is utterly ridiculous."

"Well they do maintain the security, to prevent a dungeon outbreak."

"And they provide, at least Platinum Ranked guards and some Diamond Ranks on standby, in an emergency."

*SIGH

"I guess you're right...."

Adventurer Guild ranks...there are several:

COPPER RANK

IRON RANK

STEEL RANK

SILVER RANK

GOLD RANK

PLATINUM RANK

DIAMOND RANK

MYTHRILIUM RANK

ADAMANTILIUM RANK

The highest rank, the Adamantilium Rank, can hunt in A to S Ranked Dungeons, so those guys are pretty powerful....and loaded, as everyone who has money wants those kinds of people to handle their security or become their "right hand man".

But almost all of those in Adamantilium Rank, have their own guilds and henchmen, no one with such abilities would work for someone who is not of equal standing as them.

Adventurers are a prideful bunch.

Even these low rankers, despite the low rank are prideful but some are not prideful for the right reasons.

High tax cuts?

There are lots of dungeons that have low tax cuts, like Dungeon Mines, where you get gold, unfortunately high level monsters inhabit such places---hence the low tax deductions, some even on the brink of just 10%.

High risk, high return.

A bunch of pussies, if only my rank was a bit higher then I'd go there...IF I was low on money but my money worm virus, is still collecting money especially from criminal organizations, criminals and corrupt officials.

Life is good.

Once everything was done I immediately headed out for Frontier City, to sell my other bulk meats. There is a black market and those pay much higher than what the government and Adventurer Guild is paying.

Being a criminal behind the scenes is tight!

By the time I reached Frontier City it was almost dusk, after showing my Adventurer Steel Rank ID (identification card) to the Police Guards at the gate, I immediately rushed to the Adventurer Guild to sell my extra spoils and register my kills.

I had a phone alert that there was a rush of orders to hunt Armor Boar meats, and I was rushing to get a piece of that money pie....even though I am already rich, its not at all bad to be more "richer".

After registering my kills with the Adventurer Guild, I left my motorcycle in the hotel VIP parking lot and gone and do my other business, to make even more money.

Using a secret "black market" app, that I researched online, I was given a place where there is a checkpoint, to verify if you're a government agent or an Adventurer Guild lackey that hunts the black market operations.

There was an announcement on the app that there will be some sort of auction going on, I have never experienced an auction in my second life so I can only YOLO (you only live once) and try it.

I will also auction my Armor Boar meat, the highest quality that I've kept for myself and not included in the one ton inspection. These are the mini boss Armor Boar meat and other meats that my android eyes deemed perfect cuts and with marbling that increases its value.

I was scanned using magic and tech equipment, and given a mask that covers my whole face. I inspected it and it has runes that prevent identity exposure but I also found that it scans the whole face....which is odd, since I was already scanned before getting this item.

I can't think for the life of me, as to what is their purpose but....I decided to trust my gut and alter the runes, making it not able to scan my real face and instead provided a fake face....a mixture of parts of the faces of all the people I met.

That will put some hair on their ass....for trying to one up a one upper.