The night air was crisp and carried the distant hum of city life. From the rooftop of Hotel Marchello, Vincent lay prone, his eye pressed against the high-powered scope of The Black Oracle. The sniper rifle rested steadily on its bipod, aimed directly at the VIP booth of La Rosa Club.
The target, Marco Donatti, sat comfortably with a cigar in his mouth, oblivious to his impending fate. The man was surrounded by his personal guards, laughing and enjoying his night, completely unaware that his time was ticking away.
[SYSTEM UPDATE: TARGET ACQUIRED]
Distance: 603 meters.
Wind Speed: 4.2 m/s southward.
Heart Rate: 64 BPM (Steady Focus Mode Activated).
Trajectory Calculated: 98% Accuracy.
Vincent inhaled deeply. He felt an unnatural sense of calm—a byproduct of his Mafia Sixth Sense, which kept his nerves steady even under pressure. His finger hovered over the trigger.
This was the moment. His first kill. The true step into the underworld.
But before he fired, his system chimed again.
[NEW NOTIFICATION: FIRST BLOOD BONUS]
You are about to take your first life. This will awaken new instincts.
Do you wish to proceed?
[YES] [NO]
Vincent smirked. What kind of question was that?
He pressed [YES].
His senses sharpened instantly. The world around him seemed to slow down as his focus honed in on Donatti's head. The sound of his own heartbeat faded into silence.
He exhaled.
Pulled the trigger.
A muffled thwip echoed as the bullet tore through the air, slicing through the glass of the VIP booth. The moment the bullet struck Donatti's temple, a spray of crimson erupted across the table. The man's body convulsed for a split second before slumping over, cigar still smoldering between his fingers.
The entire club froze. A second of silence. Then chaos.
[TARGET ELIMINATED.]
[FIRST BLOOD ACHIEVED – NEW BLOODLINE UNLOCKS]
Gunslinger's Instinct (Stage 1): Activated.
Phantom Arsenal Efficiency Increased.
King's Regalia Synchronization Improved.
Mafia Killer's Aura Unlocked.
Vincent rolled away from his sniping position just as guards poured out of the club, shouting and searching for the shooter. He had mere seconds to escape.
"System, fastest escape route."
[FASTEST ESCAPE ROUTE]
Option 1: Climb down the fire escape (Medium Risk).
Option 2: Rooftop jump to adjacent building (High Risk).
Option 3: Use Phantom Arsenal's Grapple Wire (Low Risk).
[Recommended: Option 3]
Vincent smirked. "Summon Grapple Wire."
A sleek carbon-fiber wire launcher materialized in his left hand. Without hesitation, he fired it at the next building over, the hook catching perfectly. He secured The Black Oracle onto his back and leaped, swinging smoothly to the adjacent rooftop.
No alarms. No wasted time. A perfect kill.
Landing in a crouch, Vincent detached the grapple, dismissing it back into the Phantom Arsenal's inventory. He pulled his hood lower over his face and disappeared into the night, leaving nothing but panic in his wake.
BACK AT THE VALENCIARI MANSION
Vincent walked through the grand hall, his heartbeat steady. Luciano Valenciari sat at the head of the long dining table, sipping a glass of wine. His cold, calculating gaze landed on Vincent as he entered.
"You're back."
Vincent gave a small nod. "It's done."
Luciano swirled his wine before setting it down. He studied his son for a moment, searching for signs of hesitation, regret, or weakness.
He found none.
A slow smirk spread across the Don's face. "Good."
From the corner of the room, the Right-Hand Man—a towering figure with sharp eyes—spoke, "The underworld will remember this night. You made your first mark, Vincent."
Vincent exhaled. He already knew.
Because deep inside, he had felt it.
Something inside him had awakened with that kill. A hunger. A clarity. A purpose.
And this was just the beginning.
[SYSTEM UPDATE: MISSION COMPLETED]
[REWARDS GRANTED]
Phantom Arsenal – Expanded Capacity.
Gunslinger's Instinct – Stage 1 Unlocked.
Reputation: +10 in the Underworld.
Mafia Aura (Suppression Level 1) Acquired.
Vincent clenched his fists. The Iron Creed around his fingers pulsed slightly, as if reacting to his growth.
This was only the beginning.
The world had no idea what kind of mafia prince it had just awakened.
And soon, they would all find out.
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[END OF CHAPTER.]