The sound of gunfire echoed in the clearing, and I quickly rushed out of my hiding place, revealing myself to the chanter. [Sharp Eyes][Speedy Run] With both skills activated at the same time, I could clearly see the surprise and fear flashing across their eyes as they tried to comprehend the sudden appearance of an enemy. However, my speed has been greatly enhanced. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" I fired rapidly, the shots ringing out, taking down one Chanter after another with deadly precision. I aimed at their vital parts, ensuring a quick and clean kill. After all, my [Sharp Eyes] allowed me to easily see through the monsters' weaknesses and vital points, and my instantly increased speed allowed me to adjust my aim more quickly. The rate of fire of this semi-automatic pistol is more than enough to keep up with my pace. 'Plop! Plop! Plop!' Monsters fell to the ground one after another, their vital parts pierced.
This is the power of firearms. Their attack speed is unmatched. Especially in this case. The chanters' strange melody was stopped, and they fell to the ground one by one, lifeless. They had let their guard down due to the joy of victory, and now they paid the price for it. Using my enhanced senses and speed, I moved at a rapid pace, making my location nearly impossible for the remaining chanters to determine. I moved in and out of the shadows, using the environment to my advantage. Although I had rested, the sun was only just beginning to rise, and the dense foliage of the forest completely blocked out the sunlight, preventing it from illuminating the area. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The gunshots continued, and every shot hit the target accurately. The monsters tried to fight back, but their attacks were all in vain, as I was always outside their attack range. But that doesn't mean I'm invincible. “Hoo…Hoo…” My stamina is rapidly depleting, and my mana reserves are running low. After all, not only was I using skills, I was also using mana to strengthen my bullets, which made my mana drain faster. "I can only hold out for five seconds at most. But that should be enough to kill all the remaining monsters." After coming to this conclusion, I pointed my gun at the monster flying above me. 'Whoosh' "There's one on the right." Turning to the right, I aimed at the monkey-like monster flying towards me and opened fire. "Bang!" "There's another one on the left." He quickly turned to the left and fired again, with one bullet blowing the other monster's head apart.
"Bang!" "The last one is at the back." Using my perception, I turned and shot at the last monster. “Click!” "Um?" However, the expected gunshot did not sound. There was no loud gunshot, no impact of recoil, only a slight mechanical jam. My brain instantly became alert. 'Whoosh' "roar!" A chanter quickly approached me with the help of its sonic magic. I immediately dodged sideways and barely avoided the monster's direct attack. However, even with my protective sense, the monster's sound waves still affected me. "Ah!" I frowned in pain, my ears felt like being pricked by needles. Just when I was distracted, the monster pounced on me again. I decisively dropped the useless gun, realizing that it was no longer useful in such a close-range fight. I quickly pulled out the dagger, gripped the hilt tightly, and prepared myself for battle. "roar!" 'Whoosh' The chanter attacked my chest with its sharp claws. I dodged its attack, but its sharp claws still scratched my shoulder, leaving a bloody mark. "Ahh!" I gritted my teeth, pain spreading all over my body. The wound wasn't deep, but it hurt enough. I knew I had to end this fight as soon as possible. My movements began to become sluggish as my magic power reserves were almost depleted. "Two seconds." The timer ticked in my head, and I ignored the pain in my shoulder as I channeled the last of my magic into the dagger. The dagger was once again enveloped in a crimson glow, and I could feel a bloodthirsty aura enveloping me. 'Whoosh' I saw the monster's claws pointed directly at my chest. At this moment, my ears were buzzing and I was in the best condition I had ever been. But at that moment, I calmed down. "One second." This is the time before my remaining magic power runs out. "clang" I kept my eyes fixed on the monster's movements and blocked its claws with my dagger.
'prick!' Then, I held the dagger with my other hand, turned my body, and used inertia to stab the dagger into the monster's chest. "roar!" The monster let out a shrill scream, and I could feel its life draining away quickly. However, my ears were still unable to hear any sound due to the influence of the sound waves. I gave up the dagger that was stabbing into the monster's chest and immediately adjusted my posture. 'cut!' With a sharp blow, my other dagger cut the monster's throat. "Puff!" Blood gushed out, staining the ground red. As the last chanter fell, the strange sound finally disappeared. I took a deep breath and let my heartbeat gradually calm down. “Hoo…Hoo…” Adrenaline was still coursing through my blood and the sound of my heart pounding in my ears. The originally peaceful open space was now covered with corpses of monsters. My fighting was extremely efficient, leaving no chance for these monsters to survive. As I looked around, I noticed the bodies of fallen hunters not far away. Their faces still wore expressions of pain and despair, a stark reminder of the harsh reality of this world. They fought bravely, but were ultimately unable to withstand the Chanter's onslaught. Even if I had chosen to show up and help them, I was sure that they would have abandoned me at the critical moment and escaped on their own, just like that coward. This is a common phenomenon in dungeons, not to mention a dungeon controlled by the black market. "It's time to get out of here." I glanced at the time and saw that it was almost 6 . It was the perfect time to leave this place. Even if you don't encounter any monsters on the way back, it will take at least two hours. I swallowed a bottle of stamina potion to relieve my fatigue, and then began to collect the monster corpses. "Ten chanters... that's a lot." After collecting my gun and reloading it with a new magazine, I began to leave the area. And just like that, I left the dungeon. 'Shua' The moment I returned to the outside world, the familiar feeling of nausea came over me again, but this time I had gotten a little more used to it. The first step is to check the monsters stored in my space bracelet. In order not to look suspicious, I prepared an extra space bracelet specifically for displaying the loot. At the gate, I met the man with the cigar again. He was smoking while waiting, and when he saw me, he showed a mocking smile.
"Hey, kid, how do you feel?" His tone was still annoying, but I had just experienced a fierce battle, so I didn't bother to pay attention to him. "Tsk! Let me scan it." As he said that, he took out a device and approached me to detect the space bracelet. "drop!" "Give me the bracelet." He grunted impatiently and motioned for me to hand him the bracelet. After taking it, he began to examine the contents. "Oh? Not bad... better than I thought. 15 kobolds... that's a lot." As he said, I purposely only put 15 kobolds in the bracelet and no chanter bodies. This was to avoid them suspecting that I had anything to do with the deaths of the other teams. "It's confirmed that there is no problem, you can go." As he spoke, he tapped his watch a few times and seemed to be muttering something under his breath, but I couldn't hear it clearly. "What a cheating tool." As I expected, he did not detect the items stored in my other space bracelet. "etc." Soon after, a man wearing a mask came over. "Marcus." The sloppy man greeted him, but Marcus completely ignored him, as indifferent as I was. "Tsk! You two are such a good match, you can go on a date!" We ignored his sarcasm and left the place soon after. After passing through the second door, I came to the [Savage] Shop, which is where hunters sell monster materials. "Can I help you?" The procedure was the same as last time, and I started the trade. "After deducting the share, your remaining income is 13,750 valers." The transaction amount was confirmed just as I calculated. After leaving [Savage], my schedule is far from over. After all, I still need to find a monster broker to sell the remaining monster corpses. I made my way through the bustling crowd of the black market. Soon after, I saw a sign that read "Beast Trading Company" pointing down a narrow alley. "I found you." This is a place frequented by players that specializes in selling well-preserved monster corpses. I pushed open the creaking door and walked into a dimly lit room filled with a variety of people. This place was full of mystery, and I could feel that illegal transactions often took place here. Walking up to the counter, I met the eyes of a man who looked like a broker. He had sharp eyes and a serious attitude.
"He looks sharp, and judging by his stance, he's a spearman. His average strength attribute should be between 6 and 7." As I assessed him, he assessed me. "Little Hunter, is there anything I can help you with?" he asked in a deep voice. "I have some monster carcasses to sell," I responded calmly, not at all moved by his aura. "Let me see your goods." I carefully placed the monster bodies on the counter. The agent examined them one by one, assessing their value with a professional eye. I could see a flash of amazement in his eyes. "You've got a good harvest this time," he whispered, with a hint of admiration in his tone. As he inspected them, he named and reported each monster's level. "A group of kobolds, chanters, and even a kobold leader... Not bad." "All together, this is worth about thirty thousand valers." He gave his offer. I carefully observed the agent's reaction. His initial offer was 30,000 valers, which was a good amount. However, I knew the true value of the loot, and I was not going to compromise easily. "I appreciate your offer, but I think these monsters are worth more than that." I responded calmly, meeting his piercing gaze. The agent raised an eyebrow, clearly interested in my confidence. "Oh? Why do you think so?" "These monsters are in very good condition and are of very high quality. I put a lot of thought into preserving them to ensure that they are of the best quality," I explained. The agent leaned back slightly, thinking about what I said. "That makes sense, little hunter. But the market for these monsters is already quite saturated. The most I can give you is 40,000 Vale." I knew he was bargaining, but I wasn't going to give in easily because I knew he was in desperate need of these well-preserved monster carcasses to satisfy his picky suppliers. "These monsters are still rare and valuable. In the right hands, they'll fetch a lot more. I'll take fifty thousand Valer, but no less." Hearing what I said, the agent's eyes became even sharper. "You are right, little hunter. But I really can't give you any more." Hearing this, I knew he had played his final card, but I would never give in easily. "Really? Then I'll go find another monster agent." After saying that, I started to pack up the bodies and prepare to leave this place. "Wait a moment." Just then, the man called me. After a tense silence, the agent finally nodded. "Okay, fifty thousand valers is fifty thousand valers." I nodded at his reply, just as I expected. Just like that, I sold all the monster corpses I had, left the black market, and returned to the academy...