[You grappled with the drunken pirate, swinging your fists at each other's faces...] [You were both soon covered in injuries...]
Mu You had not used the Vampire Skin, choosing an ordinary cultist skin instead.
The pirate was only level 12, with average stats. Even without magic, Mu You's strength and agility were slightly higher than his opponent's, giving him the advantage in this sort of street brawl. He soon battered the pirate's face black and blue, sending his health plummeting.
Of course, fighting was not the point. What mattered most was getting locked up.
With such strict rules here, there ought to be plenty of law enforcement officers.
Sure enough, a few minutes into the fight, a relevant notification popped up in the game.
[A squad of fully armed Octopus Soldiers hurried toward you after receiving word. Upon reaching you, they quickly surrounded you.] [The lead Octopus Soldier raised its weapon and ordered you to separate. You chose...]
Three options appeared below: [Surrender], [Ignore the Octopus Soldiers and keep fighting], and [Beat up the Octopus Soldiers].
"Surrender."
Mu You chose to give himself up immediately.
Beating up the Octopus Soldiers would amount to assaulting an officer, a far more serious offense. For now, he only intended to spend a day or two inside to check things out and confirm whether this quest was doable. Naturally, he had to choose the lightest offense possible.
While making his choice, Mu You also inspected the Octopus Soldiers' stats.
``` [Octopus Soldier (Level 11): A mass-produced army raised by Octopus King Zubac. Possessing a degree of intelligence and considerable combat strength, they number over ten thousand and are responsible for monitoring and maintaining order on Nax Island. Attack: 120-140. Defense: 75. Health: 7,500. Abilities: Octopus Wrap, Octopus Lash, Ink Spray,