The Invincible Arthur Gardner novel Chapter 21

"Are you kidding me?" Aston yelled in rage, his face reddening as he whirled to face his men, their expressions betraying their irritation at Arthur's offers. "There's no way I'm going to allow anyone to betray me!"

No one in the room could remain unaffected by Arthur's offer of one hundred million dollars for the gun. The amount was equivalent to their salaries for decades, prompting them to exchange glances as the offer strongly tempted them.

Aston stepped up to one of his men, delivering a harsh slap to the back of the head. "Are you out of your mind? Are you trying to betray me for a handful of coins? Do you really think you can turn on me and get away with it?"

He glared at Arthur, rage burning in his eyes. He could feel the heat of his anger rising, yet Arthur remained seated in his chair, seemingly unbothered.

"Do you honestly believe that money can buy their loyalty? Do you seriously think you can leave this place unscathed?"

Rising from his chair, Arthur's sudden movement caused a number of the men in the room to gasp in surprise.

He warned quietly, "I'm giving you ten seconds. If you waste this opportunity, you'll regret it for the rest of your life—and I won't be held responsible."

He quietly spoke to himself, muttering, "I'm going to spend 20 VIP points to unlock the Firearms Shooting skill." At once, a positive confirmation echoed through his ear.

[Right choice, host!]

[Firearms Shooting – 20 (Advanced)]

Arthur was sure that with the 20 skill points he had allocated in the Firearms, he could easily wield the weapon when one of them handed him one.

[What did the person with an impossible problem do?]

[He decided to shoot his way out of it.]

"This is no time for cringey jokes, System!" he exclaimed.

Arthur also knew he would need to utilize his physical strength to perform some stunts afterward. "Alright, System, I think I'll spend 30 VIP points on upgrading my body as well."

[Body: 60 (Very Good)]

Arthur felt that if he was to upgrade his body, he should also invest in upgrading his mind in order to be able to adequately compensate for the changes. He was certain that this long-term investment would pay off in the end.

"Alright, system, put twenty VIP points into my mind. I'm sure that having a sharper mind and being able to think faster will be beneficial in a variety of situations."

[Acknowledged, host. Your wish is my command!]

[Excellent choice, Host!]

Arthur nodded slowly in satisfaction, feeling pleased that he had prepared himself for something that was both challenging and entirely new. "It's sure to be a long night," he declared.

[Host: Arthur Gardner]

[Balance: 9,955,474,999,995 USD

[Body: 60 (Very Good)]

[Mind: 55 (Very Good)]

[VIP Points: 30]

[Skills - 2]

[Driving - 10 (Beginner)]

Aston stepped up to one of his men. He was attempting to seize the weapons they held. His annoyance was palpable, and he wanted to shoot Arthur immediately to teach him a lesson.

Aston was a feared figure in the underworld, not someone who should be trifled with.

However, just as Aston was reaching for the weapon of one of his men, the man stepped back to avoid him. The other man quickly aimed his gun at the man.

"Throw your weapons right now to me!!!"

Arthur bellowed, and everyone in the room instantly obliged, each person throwing their weapons at him at the same time.

"It would be wonderful to have one hundred million dollars to retire on and get away from this mafia life," one of them sighed.

"That kind of money would give me the freedom to splurge and enjoy life without having to listen to Aston's orders anymore."

"Mr. Glitzy looks far more dignified and wealthy than Aston. I think it's better if I follow him."

They realized they were thinking the same thing, so they decided to trust Arthur and obey his instructions.

Arthur smiled and spun around, feeling as though his senses and reflexes had been greatly enhanced. He swiftly snatched one gun, tucking it away in his jacket, before collecting all the other weapons with remarkable speed and precision.

Aston was taken aback at the spectacle before him; his immediate reaction was to panic and turn to Arthur, who was adeptly wielding two weapons in his hands, rotating them with remarkable dexterity and precision.

[The plot has taken an unexpected turn, becoming an action-packed scene! This is sure to be exciting. Let's see what you can do, Host!]

Arthur then leveled his gun at Aston, and before Aston could utter a word, Arthur pulled the trigger. A thunderous bang echoed throughout the room, reverberating against the walls, accompanied by a series of gunshots that made the glass windows rattle violently.