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Chapter 83 Hunt
"Uh……"
As I flew into the thick fog and crashed rapidly to the ground, a large amount of blood spilled from my mouth. The branch that struck me had crushed my bones.
boom!
The moment I landed, the intense pain intensified. The shock further damaged my ribs, and I felt excruciating pain in every point of my body.
'It really hurts.'
I lay on the ground, the taste of blood in my mouth, my eyes fixed on the fog-shrouded sky.
Pain spread throughout my body; every broken bone and bruise relentlessly reminded me why I was here and of the betrayal that had just occurred.
'That bastard definitely used his full power.'
The boss monsters react much more strongly than in the game.
However, these details are not important. Those are things I can think about later. Right now, my attention is elsewhere.
I could see him walking further and further away because there was a tiny green thread connecting us.
"call!"
I mustered all my strength and forced myself to sit up, despite the excruciating pain in my chest. I could feel the broken ribs moving inside me, threatening my lungs like sharp blades.
"Uh!"
Blood rushed to my throat, and the urgency of the situation forced me to move forward.
Guru
With trembling hands, I grabbed a bottle of high-grade potion, quickly brought it to my lips, and swallowed it in one gulp.
The medicine worked, repairing my broken bone and stopping the internal bleeding.
'This cost two thousand walers.'
Knowing this potion was worth a fortune, I could only smile wryly at the expense. But at this moment, I was willing to pay any price just to continue fighting.
I forced myself to sit up straight, ignoring the lingering pain and weakness, and began to move.
My senses became sharper, and the thick fog around me seemed to be thickening, distorting my vision and making it difficult for me to assess the intense battle nearby.
boom!
Even so, I still managed to capture the tremors of the battle and the surrounding scenery.
"call……"
After the medicine took full effect, I felt my body regain some strength, and the comfortable feeling made me relax a bit.
My physical injuries are gradually healing.
Right now, my primary goal is to catch up with that bastard and kill him; I must act quickly.
As I took a step, the sounds of battle in the distance echoed in my ears, though they were muffled by the thick fog.
However, before I had taken more than a few steps, an unsettling feeling appeared behind me.
Roar! Whoosh!
As soon as I turned around, I saw a group of forest monsters emerge from the thick fog. Their twisted, ugly forms made me want to vomit.
These forest monsters, with twisted limbs and malicious grins, lunged at me with unnatural movements. Their claws reached out, their intentions clear: they were there to finish the work the decaying tree people hadn't completed.
But this time, I won't show any mercy. After all, the fog has enveloped everyone, and Fred has already begun his escape.
"finally."
I reached out and picked up the gun, feeling its heavy and cold metallic texture.
'Haven't used it in a long time.'
I raised my gun and immediately pointed it at the approaching forest monster.
He then quickly pulled the trigger.
boom! boom! boom!
The silencer I equipped worked as expected, suppressing the loud gunshot. In its place came a low, rumbling sound.
As I aimed at their heads, every bullet hit its mark. Although the silencer reduced the gun's power, the impact was minimal due to the close range.
Whoosh!
I quickly dodged and maintained a proper distance, causing them to come to a standstill.
boom! boom! boom!
I infused each bullet with my own magic, enhancing its firepower.
Roar!
The bullets pierced the bodies of the forest monsters, and they stumbled and fell, screaming in pain.
When I had fired all my bullets and reloaded, I confirmed that all the monsters were dead.
'Now is the time to hunt.'
With a gun, I'm much more effective at fighting than when I'm using a dagger or bow and arrow, proving it's a faster way to clear out monsters.
Looking up, I could feel the green thread connecting me and Fred growing weaker, indicating he was moving away. Thanks to the needles I'd thrown earlier, I was able to track him—this was exactly what I planned.
'If he runs at full speed, he can leave the dungeon within thirty minutes.'
I don't know the exact limits right now, and I don't want to take any risks. Since my injuries have fully healed, I can now give it my all.
I immediately used the skill [Swiftness], and my speed increased rapidly.
My mana was starting to run out, but I didn't stop for a moment and rushed forward quickly.
Whoosh!
My body felt lighter and more agile, though my mana was being used up, but I was prepared. With each step, I closed the distance between myself and Fred, the distance shrinking with each heartbeat.
My senses were on high alert; I could feel his presence ahead, along with the faint but distinct trace left by the needle.
I followed the tracks like a hunter tracking his prey, my footsteps so light they were almost inaudible, moving silently across the misty ground.
I also used my second ability, Shadow, to erase my presence, making it impossible for the monsters roaming around me to detect me.
You will die here.
Soon, as I arrived at the first phase area, the fog gradually dissipated, and I finally saw Fred's location.
Thanks to my skill, "Keen Eyes," I saw him setting traps in the forest. He was also talking to himself, and although I couldn't hear what he was saying, I could read his lips.
“Kill Ethan Hartley?” I muttered to myself, a cold smile playing on my lips.
The name Hartley carries significant weight in the hunter world, suggesting that Fred has set his sights on the most lucrative prey.
'But this didn't happen in the game. What caused this change?' I asked myself, and the answer immediately came to mind.
it's me.
'However, if you change your mind because of me, you're making a big mistake.'
Glug, glug
I swallowed two potions at the same time, first restoring my physical strength, and then restoring the mana I had depleted. I'm not a very strong person, so I need to maintain my peak condition at all times.
I crouched down, using the terrain and shadows to hide myself.
Because we were in a forest, where the light created many shadows, this was exactly where I hunted.
I used the shadows to slowly close the distance until I thought it was about right.
"It should be about ready."
Fred was still oblivious to my approach, his mind consumed by his murderous intent. He continued muttering his plans to himself, completely unaware of the danger lurking behind him.
I steadied the gun, feeling its cold metallic texture in my hand. It was time to make my move.
boom!
I gripped the gun firmly, aimed, and pulled the trigger. The silenced pistol emitted a dull thud, and the bullet flew with deadly speed toward Fred's head.
Pfft!
The bullet struck its mark precisely, and time seemed to stand still for a moment. A look of shock and pain flashed across Fred's face; the bullet had pierced his head, and blood gushed rapidly from the wound.
Whoosh!
However, he did not collapse. Instead, something strange happened. His body began to convulse violently, and a morbid green aura emanated from him, emitting an eerie glow within the mist. It was as if the demonic energy within him was fighting against death, trying to keep him alive.
Fred staggered, clutching his head, blood gushing from his wound. He seemed to be on the verge of death, but the demonic energy within him refused to let go.
Fred's body trembled violently from the gunshot wound, and a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes. A powerful aura emanated from him as he began to use his magic.
'This is at least order 4, maybe even order 5?'
He is much stronger than me.
I know the fight will be exceptionally difficult. But that doesn't mean I'll let him leave like this.
He clenched his teeth, his voice muffled by pain and anger.
"Who... dares to attack me?!"
He frantically looked around, his gaze sweeping across the entire forest, trying to find the source of the attack. But I remained hidden in the shadows, knowing that the shadows and silence gave me a tremendous advantage.
“You think you can kill me with just one shot?” Fred hissed. “You underestimate me.”
Although he remained calm, he still appeared somewhat unsteady, struggling to maintain his balance.
The demonic energy within him saved his life, but it couldn't completely heal him. He remained vulnerable, and I planned to exploit that weakness.
boom!
I changed my position and fired again.
Pfft!
The bullet hit its target precisely.
"cough……"
I could feel him coughing up blood. He tried his best to use his magic to protect his head from the bullets, but this only made him more vulnerable.
“Cough…come out, you bastard!” he coughed, his voice filled with frustration. “Get out here!”
The battle has just begun.