Exit and mission rewards
Following his exit strategy, he moved swiftly through the alleys, discarding his disguise piece by piece. The taqiyah cap and fake beard went into a storm drain. He switched jackets with an unsuspecting bystander and melted into the crowd.
Rahim's voice crackled in his earpiece, "Clear on my end. You're good to move."
Surya nodded to himself. He reached a hidden transport point where a motorcycle was waiting. He rode through the lesser-patrolled outskirts of Karachi, heading toward Baluchistan. The road was long, dusty, and riddled with potential threats, but he had planned every turn, every checkpoint.
By morning, he reached the arranged safehouse near the Baluchistan border, where another team was waiting. Shadow was already there, leaning against a jeep.
"Smooth job," Shadow said, handing Surya a new passport. "We move in an hour. Get some rest."
Surya took the passport, glancing at the new identity. He cast one last glance at the landscape before stepping into the safehouse.
Meanwhile, back in India, the news had already broken. Intelligence circles were buzzing with whispers of a high-profile assassination in Karachi. The media hadn't caught wind yet, but within RAW's corridors, analysts studied the event, trying to piece together who could have pulled off such a clean hit.
Only a few senior RAW agents knew the truth about the operation. To the rest of the world, it was a ghost's work—a nameless executioner striking from the shadows.
Unbeknownst to them, their own recruit—the resurrected Unknown Gunman—had just made his first mark.
The safehouse in Baluchistan was as nondescript as any he had stayed in before—four walls, a cot, and a wooden crate doubling as a table. Surya sat on the cot, exhaling deeply. The mission had gone smoothly, but his instincts told him not to relax yet.
Then, something unexpected happened.
A faint *ding* echoed in his ears, followed by a translucent blue screen appearing in front of him.
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**[System Notification: Loading…]**
**Mission Complete: Eliminate Raza Khan**\
*Rank: High-Value Target (HVT)*\
*Status: Eliminated*
**Rewards:**
- **Free Skill Lottery Unlocked**
- **Mythical supercomputer Unlocked: Sophon**
*Congratulations on your first assassination as the Unknown Gunman!*
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Surya's mind reeled. He had heard voices of exhaustion before, hallucinations after long missions. But this? This was real.
His heartbeat steadied as he processed the information. The system was rewarding him for a kill—just like it did in his previous life, but now with tangible benefits. A new notification appeared.
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**[Skill Lottery Available! Spin Now?]**
[Yes] / [No]
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Surya smirked. This was beyond his expectations. His body already felt stronger, the slight fatigue from the mission dissipating. He clenched his fists, feeling the power coursing through him.
"Looks like coming back to life has its perks."
Curious, he selected [Yes] for the Skill Lottery. The system screen transformed into a spinning wheel filled with various skill names, some familiar, others unknown.
The wheel spun rapidly, flashing past skills like "Enhanced Reflexes," "Shadow Kill," and "Bullet Time." His eyes tracked the motion until the wheel slowed down, its pointer ticking from one skill to another before finally stopping on—
**Mythical Passive Skill Acquired: Time Dilation – A constant perception boost allowing Surya to experience time at half speed indefinitely, enhancing reaction time, precision, and decision-making in combat.**
Surya's breath hitched. This was beyond extraordinary. Passive skills were rare, and mythical ones? Almost unheard of. This meant he had an inherent edge over any opponent, regardless of the situation.
Another notification popped up.
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**[Mythical proton sized supercomputer: Sophon]**\
*.The Sophon is based on an incredibly small and sophisticated technology, utilizing the principles of quantum mechanics. It is essentially a proton that has been unfolded and programmed with advanced algorithms to serve as a supercomputer.*The technology behind the Sophon showcases the idea of extreme miniaturization and complexity, where something as small as a proton can carry out computational functions far beyond anything possible with traditional computers.
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Surya's eyes gleamed. This wasn't just a surveillance tool—it was omnipotence in the digital battlefield. With this, he could intercept encrypted enemy communications, track high-value targets, and even alter satellite feeds to erase his movements. A tool like this made him more than just an assassin. It made him a phantom.
A new screen appeared, displaying his current status.
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**[Status Screen]**\
**Name:** Surya (Code Name: Devil)\
**Title:** The Unknown Gunman\
**Level:** 5\
**Strength:** 8/10\
**Agility:** 9/10\
**Endurance:** 8/10
**Perception:** 50/10 (Enhanced by Time Dilation)\
**Reaction Speed:** 30/10 (Enhanced)\
**Assassination Proficiency:** 10/10
**Skills:**
- **Time Dilation (SS+ Passive)** – Perceive time at half speed indefinitely.
- **Sophon(SSS, Active)** – Hack and control any satellite at will with its undisputed computational values.
- **Marksmanship Mastery (A)** – Unmatched firearm accuracy and handling.
- **Stealth (A)** – Move undetected in any environment, even under surveillance.
- **Hand-to-Hand Combat (A)** – Near-superhuman martial arts and close combat prowess.
- **Tactical Evasion (B)** – Expert-level escape and deception tactics.
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A knock on the door snapped him back to reality. Shadow's voice followed.
"Time to move. The longer we stay, the more dangerous it gets."
Surya took one last glance at the system interface before dismissing it. He grabbed his gear and stepped outside.
With his new skill and the promise of more to come.