Keep the Persona Intact

Three hundred meters above the ground, on a highway built between skyscrapers, a brightly painted motorcycle is speeding at an extremely high speed.

Behind him, dozens of motorcycles followed closely. As the chase continued, gunshots rang out, but they were all dodged in a dazzling series of maneuvers.

Although this wasn't a film shoot, everything was captured by dozens of holographic cameras suspended high above the highway, while on the Asgerry News Channel, a scantily clad and attractive presenter was energetically explaining the situation.

"We can see that the candidate currently being pursued is Mayoral Candidate number 1611, Mr. George Augustus. He ran for mayor four years ago, but this time he has clearly improved his strength."

"He's being chased by the Ghost Fire Gang from the No. 37 Lawless Zone. They run the largest motorcycle modification business in Asgari City. But be warned, their modified motorcycles violate road safety laws and can only be used in Lawless Zone; otherwise, they'll be subject to hefty fines. Let me count: 1, 2, 3, 4... Plus the public attack on the Mayoral Candidate, whether they succeed or fail, they'll be fined at least 3 million this time..."

"However, to be fair, Mr. George's ability to defeat the Ghost Fire Gang, renowned for their excellent riding skills and superb shooting techniques, on a motorcycle is enough to qualify him for the City Tour Championship. But his decision not to wear a helmet is a more serious offense than riding a modified motorcycle or assassinating Mayoral Candidate. Okay, I know it's to show he's not a stand-in and get more votes, but if he fails to win the election, this gentleman will likely face a $5 million fine and three years in prison!"

"Oh, what I Think! The Ghost Fire Gang actually used a rocket launcher? Although it's an outdated Type 704 Individual Handheld Rocket Launcher, it's still a classic military weapon, which happens to fall within the legal category of collectible 'antique weapons.' But if I were to actually get hit by one... Oh my god, they actually fired it!"

"Hit! Hit! And it was a direct hit! Mr. George was blasted away, thirty... no, at least forty meters! According to the information I have, Mr. George hasn't undergone any internal cybernetic modifications, nor does he have any obvious external armor. Can he survive?"

"Oh, it's still moving! How lucky! To survive being hit head-on by a military weapon, Mr. George should be very grateful that the Mayoral Candidate has medical insurance. Thanks to the sponsorship of Dore Media, Time Media, and Red Banner Media, the Mayoral Candidate are able to have... Oh, wait, it's standing up! It's been hit head-on by a military rocket and it's still standing up! Should I now doubt the notary's medical records?"

Amid the host's passionate shouts, viewers saw through the screen that, amidst the raging flames ignited by the explosion, a man with light brown, medium-length hair ripped off his burning shirt, leaving only a tie with a Libra and skull pattern hanging around his neck.

His body showed no signs of cybernetics, and shimmered with a peculiar sheen in the flames.

The perfectly sculpted muscles, combined with the overwhelming sense of oppression as he emerged from the fire, caused the Ghost Fire Gang, who were in pursuit, to stop firing.

In order to "obey the law," the Ghost Fire Gang uses old-fashioned live-fire firearms that are defined as "antique guns." Even so, they still have considerable deterrent power against ordinary people and those with mild cybernetic modifications.

However, this person in front of us just took a direct hit from a military rocket launcher!

Snap!

Snap!

Snap!

George Augustus, shirtless and wearing a tie, had escaped the fire zone. His skin, scorched by the flames, had a thin layer of oil reflecting the light. The gold-rimmed glasses-style terminal, cracked from the impact, did not diminish his imposing presence; instead, it added a touch of menacing aura to him.

With each step he took, the Ghost Fire Gang members involuntarily retreated a step; the intense pressure instilled in them a physiological fear that they themselves were the prey.

When the distance closed to within ten meters, the Ghost Fire Gang members, who usually only knew how to bully the weak and fear the strong, lost their fighting spirit. However, even in such gangs, there are always one or two hotheads.

Then...

"Bang!"

Gunshots rang out suddenly, and George Augustus abruptly turned his head to the side. The highly experienced director even set up a separate camera to capture the bullet in slow motion.

As viewers watch Mr. George walk toward the Ghost Fire Gang, they can also see in a split screen how the bullet was fired from the muzzle, approached, and was easily dodged with a turn of the head.

Even the ballistic analysis screen on the slightly distorted display of Mr. George's cracked gold-rimmed glasses terminal was clearly visible!

"Snort!"

With a soft hum, George Augustus no more than a meter away from the nearest Ghost Fire Gang member, but by then, all the thugs had already lowered their guns.

However, just when the audience thought a brutal, hand-to-hand brawl was about to unfold, George seemed to completely ignore the thugs, casually hopping onto a motorcycle belonging to the Ghost Fire Gang. It wasn't until the engine noise faded into the distance that everyone realized what had happened...

"Wow, the performance was really that good?" Feng Xue, who had shaken off the drone with his Hermit Authority, smiled slightly as he felt the two new Tag on him: [Iron-Blooded Tough Guy] and [Action Movie Actor]. Although he didn't lack [knowledge] at all, the special abilities that the Tag brought still made him feel happy.

Feng Xue checked her watch, then skillfully entered the unmonitored area, switched back to her identity as Burrlett, and took the elevator back to a rented room to prepare for today's live broadcast.

Yes, get ready.

It's not about preparing live stream content—you can just throw in a few Gu Poison Body and create that effect.

What he needs to prepare is to spend time adjusting his persona so that he doesn't accidentally say lines from other characters during live streams.

There wasn't a problem before, after all, Burrlett, Dunn, and the two ghost hunters weren't very good at it, and the top-selling salesperson wasn't the same type at all. On one side was a top-notch salesperson who talked nonsense with a straight face, and on the other side was a staunch materialist Ghost Encounter host. The atmosphere was there, so there was no need to worry about uttering a slip of the tongue.

But when George Augustus joined, everything changed. After all, he was also a staunch anti-superstition fighter. His character overlapped somewhat with Burrlett's, but they were fundamentally different.

Burrlett is known for his Tough Talk, resilient, and charismatic persona, and he genuinely doesn't believe in ghosts or gods.

George, on the other hand, is portrayed as a tough guy, like an action movie protagonist, and is immortal; his anti-superstition stance is merely a slogan.

To put it bluntly, the former is a Japanese-style horror film, focusing on dialogue and atmosphere, while the latter is an American popcorn blockbuster, emphasizing explosions, car chases, and large-scale visual effects.

After eating an expensive takeout meal, Feng Xue's mood improved, and the elation he felt from showing off in front of everyone gradually subsided. He regained his composure and became the number one Tough Talk streamer on the entire internet.

Burrlett Wall makes a dashing appearance on air!