Fred's frustration grew with every gunshot, and he searched more frantically for my location. The shadows of the forest disoriented him, and the pain gradually weakened his strength. "You can't hide!" he roared, his voice echoing through the forest. 'I can, you don't need to worry. ' Thanks to the shadows, I was even able to avoid Kaya Hartley's perception, and I could certainly evade Fred's pursuit as well. I quietly hid behind a tree and pointed my gun at him. I knew I couldn't let my guard down and give him a chance to fight back. [Sharp Eyes] My keen eyes revealed weaknesses in his body, which were being worn away by the demonic power he was wielding. Bang! Bang! Bang! I kept shooting, each shot precisely calculated, aiming for his most vulnerable spots. The bullet hit him accurately, causing him to cough up blood violently and his defenses continued to weaken.
Fred's breathing became more and more rapid, and he staggered, struggling to maintain his balance. He was nearly exhausted and I could see the fear in his eyes. "cough……!" Blood gushed out of his mouth and he kept coughing. He tried his best to stay standing, but it was becoming increasingly difficult. "You...can't break me," he said between rapid gasps for air. Then, his tone changed, and he said with a hint of regret: "I don't want to... use this." I observed the changing aura around him. Boom! My heartbeat quickened as the demonic energy increased. The pressure on Fred changed, becoming darker and more dangerous. He seemed to be releasing a power that had been hidden. His body twisted and twisted, forcibly transforming, and the oppressive feeling in the air became increasingly strong. Fred's eyes glowed an eerie red and his appearance began to change. 'You finally used that capsule. ' He became a half-demon. Why are Devil Contractors so difficult to deal with? Because they can use this capsule to forcibly transform into half-demons, but the cost is the loss of some of their sanity. It's like an overload. Fred's words were full of hatred, and he shouted angrily: "Do you think you won? Do you think you can beat me like an ordinary hunter?" 'Here it comes. ' As the magic power surged through his body, I could see the strange red light in his eyes grow brighter. roar! He raised his head and let out a mad roar, the sound was deafening. As he roared, a dark magical power gushed out of his body and violently hit the surrounding trees and the ground.
The air seemed to tremble with the power he released. The earth shook violently, trees were uprooted, and a flood of mana spread uncontrollably. This is the skill he will use when he becomes the boss in future chapters. It is an AOE range attack. 【Roaring Disaster】 whoosh! I immediately activated my skill [Sprint] and quickly distanced myself from him to avoid his attack range. Unless you have a defensive artifact, it is almost impossible to resist this skill. Fred already had destructive power, and I knew how to destroy him. After all, I was the only one who understood his characteristics as a demon and was prepared for them. In the chaos, I saw Fred, twisted and ugly, who had completely accepted his demonic nature. His laughter echoed through the forest, sending shivers down my spine, the pressure radiating from his presence chilling me. 'But this is nothing compared to that time. ' I know what it feels like to be up against a strong person, and Fred wasn't a strong person. I forced my body to calm down and think calmly. "You can't get away! Morse!" he sneered, his voice full of twisted pleasure. "I'm going to tear you into pieces!" It seemed that he had guessed that I was hunting him, but that didn't matter at all. "Escape? Why are you running away?" I muttered to myself, looking at the bastard. Because of the half-demon form he had just assumed, his wounds healed quickly. His physical abilities are at their peak, stronger than any normal hunter at this level. But as the boss of future chapters, Fred has a fatal weakness. 'Restrained by light attribute. ' Not all demons are afraid of light, despite their reputation. There are actually some demons that can use light magic. But there are some demons that are indeed restrained by light magic. 'The Nicholson family. ' This family has very strong regenerative abilities, and they like to use the darkness and demonic power in the surrounding environment to improve the efficiency of their body's recovery. However, because they utilize dark mana, when they are attacked by light mana, their body recovery is disrupted, causing them to be unable to regenerate as efficiently as before. I grabbed the capsules I had bought from the academy. It's a special capsule filled with light mana and is the perfect size for my pistol bullets. I specifically ordered the capsule this size just to make sure I could use it. It cost me ten thousand valers, which is a lot of money. But I don't care. After all, as long as I kill him, I can collect his spoils. Even if I can't make my money back, as long as I can eliminate a demon contractor, I'll be satisfied. I placed it in the launcher designed for this capsule, raised the gun, and started to prepare.
"Where are you, asshole!" I could hear Fred shouting in the distance. I reached into my bracelet and pulled out a small, glittering vial of potion labeled "Potion of Strength." Without hesitation, I uncorked the bottle and drank it in one gulp. The power from the strength potion quickly poured into my body. Due to his strong regeneration ability, my bullets could hardly cause any damage to his body. Therefore, continuing to use the same tactics was no longer effective. He was already physically stronger than me, and his demonic abilities made him an even more formidable opponent. Since the capsule was not a bullet, I needed to use it at close range. 【Speed】 I activated my skill and once again felt the surge of energy flowing through my body. As the distance shortened, Fred's eyes widened and a hint of mockery appeared on his face. "You finally decided to show up." whoosh! Fred's attack came fast, a powerful right hook to my face, and he used all his strength to add his enormous power to the punch, delivering a bone-crushing blow. However, I had anticipated this move. With my newfound agility and strength, I deftly dodged his punch, feeling the draft as it grazed my cheek. "I'm going to kill you!" Whoosh! Whoosh! Fred didn't stop. He followed up with a sweeping kick, trying to knock me down. The leg locked onto my ankle with a blur of lightning. But, it still didn't work. Fred wasn't a skilled fighter, he was just a bug who liked to hide. His movements were so predictable, and I immediately analyzed the tense muscles. Normally, I would have had a hard time avoiding his attacks, but the potion had enhanced my physical fitness. whoosh! I jumped over his sweeping kick, barely avoiding it, and the whistling wind made me stagger slightly. 'If I get hit once, I'm dead.' This is a battle of life and death. Bang! I circled behind him in the air and kicked him quickly in the back, using this movement to create distance between us and disrupt his balance. This move is just what I wanted. Fred stumbled forward, obviously shocked by my previously undisplayed agility, but I had already leapt over him. "You've been hiding..." Before he could finish, I raised my gun and used my maximum Moon power to bless the gun.
Bang! The sound of gunfire echoed, but this time, I had removed the silencer from the muzzle of the gun, increasing the power of the gun. I didn't want to take any risks. Phew! The bullet pierced Fred's chest accurately, and blood gushed out from the wound. But this was still not the end. [Sharp Eyes] I raised the capsule launcher and aimed at the spot where the bullet had penetrated. The wound was healing, and Fred was ready to stand up. puff! When I fired the capsule, it instantly passed through the small gap left by my bullet. boom! The capsule exploded inside him. puff Blood gushed out of his body and yellow light flashed through the wound. I landed steadily and looked at my results. "ah!" For the first time since Fred's transformation, he let out what sounded like a scream of pain. “How, how…” He staggered, his body's recovery interrupted from within. The regeneration ability did not return as he wished. "All this, Fred Nelson... no, it should be said that Fred Nicholson... the thousand faces..." I approached slowly, gun raised. "You are always under my control." "Uh... cough!" Blood continued to pour out of his mouth and wounds, and his body convulsed violently. Light attribute magic power spread throughout his body like cancer cells, devouring him. "I'm going to kill you!" He yelled and tried to grab me. But I had expected this. Dodging his attack like before, I stepped on his head and smashed it down hard with my foot. "It's over, Fred Nicholson..." I grabbed my gun and pointed it at his head. "It only takes one bullet..."
Then pull the trigger. Bang! Those were the last words he heard before he lost his life. Puff The bullet went straight through his head...