Focusing on the closest Lizardman, Alex gauged the possibility of eliminating him without drawing the attention of the other 11 Lizardmen.
Noticing that he was better off going to the other side to start assassinating them he activated [Stealth] then got himself into position cloaking his presence behind a strip of tree's.
Assassination in game was a peculiar system. The target had to be in a state of 'non battle ready' for extra damage to take place. This caused the assassins to have to be experienced in drawing targets and mobs out into the open and away from their packs to utilize their skills to the best.
As for Alex he was in grained with this to the point were he was almost programmed to operate in the smartest way for his class and tactics.
Picking up a pebble he muttered "This should do the job."
Whoosh* buh* bum*
As the rock hit the floor and bounced till it topped the closest Lizardman perked it's ears to the noise as it was munching on a raw rabbit with skin attached.
Standing to it's feet it neared the opposing tree to Alex as it went to checked behind the bush.
Alex monitored the rest of the Lizardmen and after noticing the rest of them weren't bothered he sneered before moving into the Lizardman's blind spot.
Positioning his body purposefully lower to the ground he approached the Lizardman with a steadied yet unhurried pace. Lifting his dagger [Nature's Wrath] grabbed the Lizardman's mouth before pulling it down towards his chest with force.
At the same time he took his dagger and sliced the Lizardman's throat in between the parting of scales and head.
-4200
Due to the 'non battle ready' state Alex was able to draw the multiplier from his dagger of x10 damage and due to it being a critical hit across the throat he caused a x15 [Bleed] to be applied.
Assassination drew every bit of strength from his dagger as he was guaranteed a critical hit from his approach to battle.
To finish of the Lizardman he followed up the slice to the throat by thrusting his dagger into the back of the Lizardman. Once again minding the spots for scales on the body to cause maximum damage and limited sound.
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[You have killed LVL 18 Draconic Lizardman. Gained 9500 XP.]
[You have gained x2 Green Scales.]
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Tucking the body into the bush he made sure it wasn't sticking out.
"So it begins."
Alex knew from this point on he was on a timer. If the Lizardmen noticed a problem from the time their first teammate disappeared to present then Alex was going to have to fight all of them at the same time. Or possible worse they'd alert the rest of the hideout.
Moving to his next target Alex was already prepared for battle but his still didn't mess up his tempo. Throwing a pebble once again against the tree causing a dull sound to enter the Lizardman's ears.
In a almost repeated action he once again brought down the Lizardman in a professional fashion. Before hiding the body behind a tree. Although it wasn't completely hidden it was enough for now.
[You have killed Draconic Lizardman LvL 21. Gained 11000 XP.]
[Gained x3 Green Scales.]
[You have Levelled up!]
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He repeated his actions two more times killing a level 19 Lizardman and a level 20. All before hiding there bodies.
Unfortunately for him his luck ran out as one of the higher level Lizardmen decided to spoil his plan and mess it up completely.
"Kyaaa" It called out in anger in it's draconic tongue.
Immediately the remaining 8 all came from different directions to the first body of the Lizardman. Seeing the body of their comrade cause them all to radiate intense killing intent.
"Kyaaah"
"kyaaaaaaah"
Roar after roar sounded out which caused Alex to act.
"I can't let them cry any longer otherwise it wont be 8 lizards I have to deal with it'll be 300."
Putting his hand into his bag he pulled a smoke bomb before throwing it from behind a tree towards the body.
Following it up he dashed towards the closest Lizardman.
Preforming [Flash Steps] like a phantom of death he appeared out of nowhere. Slashing down with his full force he activated the motion for [Backslash].
Shing*
Unfortunately he didn't have the time or advantage of perfectly being able to bypass the green scales on the Lizardman causing a screeching sound to alert the enemy.
Either way he applied a huge amount of damage with [Nature's wrath].
-3600
He was lucky enough to inflict his skill [Bleed] due to how big the cut was. -21 ticked per second but Alex didn't slow his speed for a second. He immediately used [Flash Steps] again as this time he had to dodge the onslaught of 2 Lizardmen coming to the aid of the Lizardman that he originally attacked.
Whoosh* whoosh*
As the Lizardmen attacked the air Alex took the opportunity to enter the smoke he threw down.
Finding a Lizardman solo he engaged him with his skill [Chop] in a frontal engagement.
Although it was hard to see for the Lizardman, he was a creature of intelligence and high adaptability. Noticing the air currents around him part at a rapid speed he raised his arms into a 'X' to block Alex's skill.
"Shit" Alex muttered not expecting the change from the Lizardman. He still didn't panic like others possibly would instead he slashed out again this time he subconsciously attacked with his breath technique in pair.
A small sliver of Mana appeared on his blade. Tinting his blade in a blue hue he slashed with a quicker more vicious speed.
-4000
A bone deep slice caused the Lizardman to cry out as his blockage that slowed down his attacker was ripped to shreds.
'Huh?' Not noticing what he did Alex was in disbelief before he heard a system notification.
[You have created a Hidden Skill 'Mana Blade']
[Congratulations! You have received +100 World Reputation for being the first to create a Hidden Skill].