My Avatar Is Becoming the Final Boss-Chapter 34: Second Game Character Creation (2)

【Hint: A "Rare Character" has appeared in this character generation.】
Ji Minghuan raised an eyebrow, surprised by today's luck.
"Rare character... and it’s an Exorcist, the one race I know the least about. I actually stepped into a pile of good sh*t luck, huh?"
Muttering to himself, he glanced sideways at the third character file floating in the darkness.
【Character File No.3】
【Name: Xia Pingzhou (Rare Character)】
【Gender: Male】
【Age: 19】
【Race: Asian】
【Category: Exorcist (One of the three major Extraordinary Species, capable of using "Tianqu"—soul crystallizations—to fight. With every level advancement, they can sign a contract with a demon, allowing their Tianqu to evolve.)】
【Rank: First-tier Exorcist (Exorcists are divided into three tiers.)】
【Tianqu: Chessboard (Classified as SS-level rare within Tianqu) (This Tianqu has already signed a contract with a demon: Shadow Demon.)】
【Base Attributes: Strength: D; Speed: C++; Spirit: C++】
【Initial Rating: C++】
【Background:
You are a retired Exorcist who stepped away from the battlefield two years ago.
Two years back, when you were fresh out of training, you joined an Exorcist team. But one day, a teammate—codenamed "Traffic Light"—fell into madness, slaughtering every other team member except you, then disappearing without a trace. Ever since, wherever the "Traffic Light" reappeared, tales of brutal massacres of Exorcists followed.
Shattered by the loss of your team, you gave up seeking the truth behind the betrayal and chose to retreat from the Exorcist world, living an ordinary civilian life.
However, during this period, your family members were hunted by an evil Exorcist known as "Jack the Ripper." Their organs were hung from the rooftop clotheslines, swaying in the bloody twilight.
Your peaceful life crumbled. That horrific scene ignited an uncontrollable fury within you.
Seeking revenge against "Jack the Ripper," you spent an entire year using every means possible to track his whereabouts, eventually discovering that he currently hides within the "White Crow Brigade."
The White Crow Brigade is a twelve-member gang composed of Espers, Anecdote Envoys, and Exorcists. They roam the world, committing every imaginable atrocity.
And your nemesis, "Jack the Ripper," is among their ranks.
Coincidentally, one of the White Crow Brigade’s members recently fell at the hands of a Rainbow Wing operative. The gang is looking for new blood to fill the final vacancy.
On this day, you reached out to the Brigade’s leader through the dark web, expressing your desire to join.
Intrigued by your unique Tianqu, the leader saw your potential and agreed to put you on a probationary period. If you perform well, you’ll officially become one of them, traveling the world and indulging in an ultimate evil journey.
Thus, as the twelfth member of the White Crow Brigade, you begin your path of vengeance.】
【This character has two "Growth Routes" to choose from:
Route 1: Wild Hunt;
Route 2: Righteous Exorcist.】
The moment Ji Minghuan saw the rare file, he immediately threw the first two characters out of his mind.
Not picking this would be like playing a gacha game and ignoring a UR card to pick a regular R card—plain stupidity. UR cards are UR for a reason. Better to trust the system's rating.
Now, he had three things to consider.
First was the character background: "That 'White Crow Brigade'... I think I saw it on the Reality-altering Esper Association's website before. They’re SS-level wanted criminals, one notch higher than my old man, who’s only S-level... Staying among these monsters, my character might not survive even a day. Still, high risk, high reward. I'll gamble on it."
Next was the Growth Route: "Hmm... obviously pick the first one. Just hearing the name 'Wild Hunt' sounds way cooler. The second one doesn't even tempt me."
Lastly, he considered the Tianqu type: "I've never played chess before, but after loading the character's memories, I’ll automatically gain all his skills. No need to waste time learning it myself."
Thinking this, he didn't hesitate any longer.
In the darkness, Ji Minghuan dragged the Index Finger Cursor, pressing it long onto the file. Light wrapped around every inch of his fingertip.
The scene looked like he was staining his thumb with blood and pressing it onto a demon’s contract to seal the deal. As his finger pressed down, the text on the file changed from dim to bright, glowing with a yin-yang swirl of black and white light.
【You have selected Character File No.3—"Xia Pingzhou." He will become your second Game Character to appear in the real world.】
【Please choose between the Growth Routes "Wild Hunt" and "Righteous Exorcist."】
Dragging the Index Finger Cursor, he clicked on "Wild Hunt" without hesitation—the name alone was already half the victory. As for the actual details, he'd learn after getting into the game.
【You have chosen Growth Route No.1—"Wild Hunt," and a unique Character Development System has been generated.】
【Please wait. Generating your second Game Character—"Xia Pingzhou"—in the real world, ensuring his existence is made "reasonable"...】
【Preparing to log in to Tokyo, Japan... Countdown beginning shortly.】
【3...】
【2...】
【1...】
At the moment the counter hit zero, Ji Minghuan’s vision was swallowed by blinding light.
The sound of cicadas filled his ears as he opened his eyes to a clear blue sky. Sweltering air pressed down, and a dark green JR train clattered by on the street tracks with a "clang clang."
Looking slightly downward, he spotted the landmark—Tokyo Tower.
He remembered the orphanage library had lots of travel magazines.
Bored back then, he had flipped through quite a few.
He still recalled that one magazine describing the tower, accompanied by many photos.
The book said that only in summer would Tokyo Tower emit white light, while in spring, autumn, and winter, it would glow orange.
Seeing it in person was even more spectacular than in the books: Tokyo Tower stood quietly beneath the sky, like a giant raising a torch, radiating white brilliance in the dim world.
He shifted his gaze and surveyed the surroundings—seemed like he was near Shiba Park.
Morning street cleaners had scrubbed the roads spotless. Rows of cherry blossom trees lined the street, though after the flowering season, their branches were now bare.
Apparently, he had just exited an izakaya. Everything from vending machines to street signs was etched with unfamiliar Japanese characters.
Office workers in suits, heads bowed to their phones, brushed past him. One bumped into his pant leg with a briefcase, nodded apologetically, and said "すみません (Sorry)" before hurrying off.
A pitch-black crow perched atop the "Shiba Park Station" neon sign, quietly watching him with drooping eyes.
As morning broke, a light drizzle began to fall.
Fat raindrops arced through the air, landing coldly on the bridge of his nose.
Ji Minghuan sniffed the metallic scent mingling with the rain, then silently turned to look at the glass wall of the izakaya.
Reflected in the glass was his current form—
A hoodie, about 178cm tall, short black hair, sharp knife-like eyes, and a striking, handsome face.
Staring at his own reflection, he smirked a little: "Tokyo, huh... This might be the first real time I've ever gone abroad."
As he was thinking, a series of mission panels in black-and-white background suddenly flashed across his pupils.
【Main Quest 1: Reach the meeting point and pass the White Crow Brigade's recruitment test.】
【Main Quest 2: Find the evil Exorcist "Jack the Ripper," who killed your relatives.】
【Main Quest 3: Search for leads on your former teammate, the berserk Exorcist "Traffic Light."】
"It's time to get moving," Ji Minghuan shrugged, "Hopefully this character's potential isn't lower than Black Cocoon’s... Otherwise, it’d be a real disgrace to the title 'Rare Character.'"