The other windows were about the gear he owned.
[Ocean Heart Coat]
Increases water damage resistance by 25%
Enhances underwater agility by 30%
Increases breathing capacity by 50%
[Tiger's Will T-shirt]
Calms mental state by 50%
Passive status [Calm of the Storm]: Increases control over your emotions during danger.
[Wind Shoes]
Boosts movement agility by 50%
Improves reaction speed by 35%
What caught Azure's attention the most was... the names. Why did they seem so ridiculous? But aside from the names, those clothes actually had immense benefits, especially since they all already passive effects! What he focused on more was the T-shirt, specifically the [Calm of the Storm] Passive. Without it, he would be dead now!
He took a deep breath, laughing sarcastically, "It seems I really owe Diamond." He looked at the pistol in his hand. Didn't have the time to examine it closely. It was silver, inlaid with two black lines, there was a faintly glowing dark blue line. A new window appeared before him.
[Half-Broken Energy Pistol]
Type: Small energy pistol.
Ammo: Electromagnetic rounds – nearly depleted! Please recharge the pistol.
Rank: F
Well, it would definitely be useful... but how do I recharge the pistol? Do I put it on a charger?? Azure had never seen a pistol in his life, let alone an advanced one like this.
[Eve can recharge the pistol. This will take about five minutes. Please, master, keep holding the pistol.] She spoke with a slightly cold tone.
Azure nodded and kept holding the pistol in his hand. He wouldn't leave it anyway. Looked at the monster's corpse, approaching slowly to examine it closely. He kicked it with his foot to make sure it was dead.
Is there any benefit from the corpse? he asked curiously, looking at the monster's body.
Lycarius replied coldly, "This isn't a game. Remember it was a living being like you."
Azure rolled his eye, scoffing, "What I remember is that he tried to kill me!"
"That's because your kind tortured and imprisoned it. Of course, it would seek revenge," Lycarius's voice was sharp and angry.
"Oh, my entire kind tortured it? Wow, that's amazing. How did billions of humans torture one monster?" Azure replied angrily, mocking him.
"Do you think it's a joke?"
"Are you even listening to yourself? You're talking as if all humans tortured the monster! Did you just lump an entire race into one sentence??"
"That's because your entire kind knows nothing but killing, destruction, torture, and ruin."
"Oh, and your kind came from outer space? I think you forgot something no one ever told you. Vampires and werewolves were humans too before they became what they are now. Your races' origins are based on killing and eating. If humans kill fish and cows to eat, it's the same with you. The only difference is that you eat humans."
Lycarius was about to reply before Azure interrupted him again.
"Do you know what? Why don't I lump your entire race into one sentence too? Your entire kind is just animals in human form, cursed beasts ruled by their instincts. Unlike humans, you even live in forests, forming 'primitive' tribes and calling it 'life.' You do nothing in your pathetic lives but 'hunt,' 'kill,' and 'fight.' Tell me if I'm wrong about anything? You know deep down my words are true."
Lycarius's fury nearly erupted, "You little—"
"Enough," Vladimir interjected coldly, clearing his throat. "Stop the insults. Lycarius, you started it. Apologize."
"Apologize?!"
"You're acting like an angry child despite being over a hundred years old, expecting a 17-year-old to take you seriously? You should feel ashamed. And you, boy, though he was wrong to insult your race, there's no need to get so angry."
Azure laughed sarcastically, "Not get angry? First, do you know what he'd have done if this were real? I wouldn't have spoken—he'd have killed me. Second, and more importantly, neither humans nor other races have ever tried to understand each other. I see a vampire, a werewolf, or a human who's evil, a killer, a monster, and I hate their entire kind, as if one or two represent millions! How can a single person or two represent millions of people?"
Vladimir didn't reply. In truth, this was something Vladimir himself understood.
He had been fighting the concept of 'eternal hatred,' trying to find a path to peace with humans and other races, which led to his own kind hating him and assassinating him.
Vladimir took a deep breath, understanding Azure's feelings and speaking in a less harsh tone, "I understand what you're thinking, but shouting won't solve any problem. You can trust me on this. If you truly want to change the world's mindset, you need more than just words. Many races value 'actions' and respect deeds over talk."
Azure nodded in understanding, swallowing hard and speaking in a shaky, emotional tone, "I… understand. I'm sorry."
Vladimir felt pleased. If he had a face, his eyes would be gleaming now. He began to think this ordeal might be a golden opportunity to pursue his goal.
He chuckled weakly and spoke to Lycarius, "Look at this—the young boy apologized, and you, an elder, haven't. Don't you feel shame? Aren't werewolves supposed to be straightforward?"
Lycarius fell silent for a few seconds, thinking, then roared angrily, "Fine, damn you, bat! I apologize for what I said about your kind, though most of it was true."
[Eve has finished charging the pistol.]
Azure was delighted and turned to look at the pistol, but suddenly felt something grab his foot.
He looked down and saw the monster's hand holding him. His face turned to shock and fear as the monster suddenly pulled and threw him hard against the wall.
Azure got hit by the strike, fell against the wall in severe pain.
The monster started adjusting itself, standing up again slowly.
Azure looked at the monster in shock, then he saw something different. The monster's eyes were all black, like there was no emotion in them.
Vladimir was shocked by the monster's look and started screaming, "Get out of here, NOW!"