Vern asked in some surprise:
"You know how to mix drinks?"
"Put another way, that was one of the reasons I came to Detroit."
Su Wen replied with a smile.
White Hound did not press further.
After all.
Night Watch had made it clear that he intended to ignore what had already happened.
Naturally, he would not go looking for trouble.
The middle-aged man with messy silver-gray hair said calmly:
"Then give me a Caribbean Sunrise."
"Even though autumn has already arrived, having a glass of Carib tonight and remembering summer's dazzling sunlight is indeed a fine choice."
Su Wen's movements were smooth.
Before long.
A cocktail with a light-brown gradient was placed before him.
Vern also took a black case with silver edging from the cabinet.
Then.
White Hound handed the case to Su Wen:
"I do not have anything particularly valuable.
This is the most precious Border Relic I ever obtained in Leis Angton.
Take it."
Su Wen opened the case.
Inside was a yellowed roll of parchment.
At the same time.
The system prompt arrived as expected:
Extraordinary Characteristics detected: "Drifter," "Seaside Current" Obtained Abyss Border Map Fragment: Lost Sea (1/7) This map recorded part of the sea routes from the Lost Sea to the Old Night Archipelago Civilization Chronicle Rarity: Tier Three Epic
Faced with such a precious gift in return.
Su Wen naturally did not refuse. He answered gently:
"This gift is more than enough."
Not long afterward.
The doors of Freezing Point Bar were pushed open again.
Two people he was quite familiar with walked in.
Gore first let out a sigh of relief, then said humorously:
"We finally got those kids to the shelter.
Vern, you have to prepare your finest rum for me this time, right?"
White Hound had already tasted Su Wen's cocktail.
The sternness in the sharp, chiseled features of the white bar owner had finally lessened somewhat.
Hearing that.
He asked with a smile:
"Gore, are you sure you only want one glass of the finest rum today?"
Compared to Gore, who was still trying to figure out the meaning behind Vern's words.
The muscular Black man behind him, Grace Arnold, gave an answer first.
"Rhine, can you still make that cocktail you mentioned in the car?"
"Of course."
Ten minutes later.
Su Wen finished mixing their drinks.
Amid Gore's lavish praise after tasting it.
The best bartender of Freezing Point Bar also prepared a farewell gift for himself.
Caroline swirled her glass and asked lazily beneath the orange bar lights:
"Rhine, what is the name of the drink you are making now?"
"Blue Margarita.
It represents the deep-blue night, and a memory worthy of being remembered by history."
Detroit Reform Night scene blurred "Bartender Number One" game ended
Crack.
The Death Countdown before Su Wen finally stopped counting.
At the same time.
The bartender's techniques were vividly transmitted into his mind through the Time Travel system.
"Perhaps I should buy a set of bar tools like that myself."
He muttered to himself with a smile.
Then.
The image on the computer screen fell through a starry river.
Arriving in the future one year later.
It was a noisy, sleepless night.
In the distance, neon lights flickered through the night.
Closer to the camera were racing cars of all kinds.
One of the race cars had a huge number 25 shamelessly pasted onto it.
One glance made it obvious.
It was a crude imitation of the former Legendary Racer No. 25.
Grace drove a heavily modified car brimming with Carnival Convoy style up beside that race car.
Then.
He rolled down his window and asked helplessly:
"Gore, are you sure you want to race with that number?"
"Grace, you do not understand.
As a friend of Detroit's legend and the future king of underground racing, it is naturally my duty to use this number."
The muscular Black man nodded.
"Fine. To keep you from drawing too much hatred and getting jumped later, I will knock you off the track first."
Su Wen could not help smiling at the sight.
Grace was still the reliable one.
Bang!
The starting gun fired.
With the thunderous roar of their engines, the race cars charged toward the finish line like rampaging beasts.
That was glory!
And it was also the highest tribute to Rhine, the Legendary Racer who had led them in raising the flag of resistance!
In the distance.
Within the VIP viewing area.
A father draped his coat over his daughter.
Then he lit a cigar and said:
"This feels like we have returned to last year."
"Daddy, why did the big brother who saved me not join the race this year?"
Hearing his daughter's question.
Frey Oniens smiled and said:
"Him? He has probably already gone somewhere more worth going."
The view pulled back.
Under the illumination of countless neon pillars.
Promotional posters and massive screens for Detroit's grandest race could already be found throughout every street and alley.
They showed the back of a handsome man in a black trench coat.
And.
The black race car at his side, gleaming with deep-blue streams of light.
Forever a legend, Driver No. 25, Night Watcher Rhine, awaits your challenge!
The game screen froze there.
Looking at the promotional flyer reflected from the future.
For some reason, Su Wen truly felt the urge to project that "old friend" from his Storage Box.
Then take it for a drive around BHX District.
Of course.
Su Wen was still rational. He smiled and muttered to himself:
"Wait a little longer. There will always be a chance."
The story of City of Chaos's legend temporarily came to an end.
Game Objectives: One Star: Earn the trust of "White Hound" Vern Oniens and become the best bartender at Freezing Point Bar. Completed. Two Stars: Wipe out Leis Angton's special response unit, "Trauma Team," and eliminate the manager of Leis Angton's Detroit branch. Exceeded requirements. Three Stars: Hidden objective, uncover Vern's hidden secret. Completed. S-rank Hidden Mission: Legend of the City of Chaos. Completed. Obtained Golden Reward Title: Legend Title Effect: Your World Influence consumption is reduced. Your personal influence receives a default +30% bonus. Title Description: No one is born outstanding!
Su Wen saw the final notifications light up on the computer screen:
Obtained Abyss Border Map Fragment: Lost Sea (1/7) Obtained Ability: Mastery of Bartending Obtained Ability: Ability Card Draw (one game | one-time only)
This game had come to an end.
Su Wen planned to look into the Extraordinary advancement material known as Storm Eagle Feather.
But before that.
He still needed to write a letter.
A letter addressed to the "Detroit Night Watch organization."
And an "anonymous letter" that would arrive precisely five days later.
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