-57!
-55!
-56!
Three precise slashes—and the man's HP dropped to zero.
[You have killed Player #00429!]
[+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).]
Done.
Axel lowered his greatsword.
Two seconds later, his invisibility reactivated.
He glanced around—no one nearby.
In just half a minute, he had eliminated two players.
Permanent Invisibility.
Absolute Domination.
Combined with [Heavy Strike]’s stun effect, Axel felt unstoppable.
Now—it was time for loot collection.
First, the Treasure Chest.
[D-Rank Treasure Chest]: Eliminating a wild beast grants a D-Rank reward!
This time, Axel didn’t hesitate.
He opened it immediately.
[Choose one item:]
[Golden Helmet (D-Rank)]: Head Defense +25, Durability 600/600
[Poison Strike (D-Rank Skill)]: Applies poison with attacks, dealing 120% base damage instantly and an additional 100% poison damage per second for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 5 seconds.
[Dragon’s Roar (D-Rank Skill)]: Releases a roar in a 12-meter cone, stunning all enemies for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 8 seconds.
"A proper D-Rank treasure chest."
Axel thought for a moment—
Then, he chose:
[Poison Strike]
Why?
Because his playstyle relied on stealth and ambush tactics.
His [Permanent Invisibility] talent made him a hit-and-run predator.
With [Poison Strike], he could first Approach unseen, then land a stun, inflict poison. After that, just vanish again and watch the enemy slowly die, completely helpless.
A perfect assassination strategy.
"Dragon’s Roar is powerful too, but it overlaps with [Heavy Strike]’s stun effect."
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"Only 1 extra second and a longer range? Not worth it."
Besides—
Other players might have Dragon’s Roar.
Axel noted this mentally—he had to stay cautious.
Skill Loadout Check:
[Rapid Stab] (F-Rank)
[Sprint] (E-Rank)
[Heavy Strike] (E-Rank)
[Poison Strike] (D-Rank)
"Soon, I’ll replace [Rapid Stab] once I find something stronger."
With his new ability secured, Axel moved on to gear upgrades.
“That Silver Armor is mine.”
He looted the fallen enemy’s Silver Armor and equipped it immediately.
[Silver Armor (E-Rank)]: Full-Body Defense +30, Durability 206/300
"Durability isn’t great… but I have something for that."
[Repair Patch -1]
[Silver Armor Durability +120!]
Armor fully restored.
With his upgraded defense and poison ability, Axel felt even more dominant.
He was ready for the next fight.
Two minutes later.
The Restricted Zone continued to shrink.
Fortunately, Axel was already inside the safe zone—no need to rush.
Instead, he roamed the battlefield, hunting.
Along the way, he ambushed and killed—
* One duo team
* One solo player
The result?
[Remaining Players: 47]
Axel checked his stats again.
* Strength: 52
* Endurance: 53
* Agility: 54
* Intelligence: 53
* Spirit: 52
Two words—
Pure comfort.
Axel had eliminated eight targets, gaining +40 to all attributes!
His movement speed, attack power, and durability had skyrocketed.
Then, in the heart of the forest—
A massive beast appeared before him.
[Titan Bear (D-Rank)]: HP 1300
"Perfect."
The Titan Bear was a high-HP target, but luckily—
There were no smaller beasts around.
Axel didn’t attack immediately.
There was no need to rush.
The safe zone was nearby—players would come here sooner or later.
Instead, he crouched and waited.
It didn’t take long.
Soon—
A tall, armored man arrived.
Clad in golden armor, wielding a silver longsword, and sporting a golden helmet—
This man radiated power.
"Damn."
"This guy's gear is stacked."
Axel narrowed his eyes.
Right now, he only had silver gear, but this guy had two pieces of golden equipment.
A Golden Helmet and Golden Armor.
It made sense.
Killing D-Rank beasts dropped golden gear.
Axel simply hadn't encountered enough of them yet.
But now?
The perfect opportunity had arrived.
"He’s bringing me my equipment delivery."
Axel remained patient, watching as the armored warrior scouted the area.
The man was cautious, spending over a full minute circling the terrain.
Axel stayed hidden, observing his every move.
"His movement speed is around 20 meters per second."
"His stats are lower than mine."
"But his gear is excellent..."
No rush.
Because soon—this golden equipment would be his.
The armored warrior finally moved in.
Confident that no one was around, he charged at the Titan Bear.
[Crescent Slash!]
A powerful silver arc cleaved through the air, striking the Titan Bear’s head.
Instantly—
ROAAAAARRRR!
The Titan Bear awakened, rising to its full height—
Over three meters tall.
Then—
BOOM!
Its massive paw smashed the ground, sending the armored warrior flying!
The man had tried to dodge—
But he didn’t expect the bear to slam the earth instead of attacking directly!
Axel grinned.
"Yeah, this guy isn’t going to die that easily."
The Titan Bear continued its onslaught, swinging its claws furiously.
The warrior rolled aside, barely dodging another devastating swipe.
For the next thirty seconds—
Axel calmly observed as the two clashed.
The Titan Bear’s HP was slowly dropping—
Already down by 1,000 points.
"Alright. Time to move."
Still invisible, Axel stealthily approached from behind.
The warrior swung his sword again, landing another powerful strike—
But before he could recover his stance…
[HEAVY STRIKE!]
Axel suddenly materialized, swinging his silver greatsword straight into the warrior’s back!