Traveling through the game world, starting out as a third-rate villain

"Well……"

A large amount of blood flowed out of my mouth as I flew into the thick fog and quickly hit the ground. The branches that hit me had crushed my bones.

Bang!

The moment I landed, the severe pain intensified. The shock caused my ribs to be more severely damaged, and I felt severe pain in every fulcrum of my body.

'It hurts.'

I lay on the ground with the taste of blood in my mouth, my eyes fixed on the sky shrouded by fog.

Pain shot through my body, every broken bone and bruise a cruel reminder of why I was here and the betrayal that had just occurred.

'That bastard must have used his skills at full strength.'

The boss monsters' reactions are noticeably stronger 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 moving further and further away because there was a tiny green thread connecting him and me.

"call!"

Gathering all my strength, I forced myself to sit up despite the almost unbearable pain in my chest. I could feel my broken ribs moving inside me, threatening my lungs like sharp blades.

"Well!"

The blood rushed to my throat and the urgency of the situation forced me to move forward.

Gulu

With trembling hands, I grabbed a bottle of high-level potion, quickly brought it to my mouth, and swallowed it in one gulp.

The potion worked, mending my broken bones and stopping the internal bleeding.

'This cost two thousand valers.'

Knowing that this potion costs a fortune, I can only smile wryly at the expense, but at this moment, I am willing to pay any price just to continue fighting.

I managed to sit up straight and forced myself to move despite the remaining pain and weakness.

My senses became more acute as the dense fog around me seemed to thicken, distorting my vision and making it difficult to assess the battle raging nearby.

boom!

Even so, I still captured the vibrations of the battle and the scenes happening around me.

"call……"

After the potion took full effect, I felt some strength returning to my body, and the comfort made me relax a little.

My physical injuries recovered little by little.

At this point, my primary goal was to catch up with the bastard and kill him, and I had to do it quickly.

As I took a step forward, the sounds of distant battle echoed in my ears, although they were muffled by the thick fog and were a little muffled.

However, before I took a few steps, an uneasy feeling emerged behind me.

Roar! Whoosh!

As soon as I turned around, I saw a group of forest monsters emerging from the thick fog. Their twisted and ugly figures made me want to vomit.

These forest monsters, with their twisted limbs and malicious grins, leaped toward me in an unnatural motion, their claws reaching out to me with the clear intention of completing the unfinished work of the rotten tree man.

But this time, I won't show mercy. After all, the fog has enveloped everyone, and Fred has already started to run away.

"finally."

I reached for the gun and felt the heavy, cold metal.

'It's been a while since I used it.'

Raising my gun, I immediately pointed it at the approaching forest monster.

Then quickly pull the trigger.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The silencer I had equipped worked as expected, muffling the loud bang of the gun, replacing it with a muffled thump.

As I aimed at their heads, every bullet hit the target accurately. Although the silencer reduced the power of the gun, it had little impact due to the short distance.

whoosh!

I dodged quickly and kept the right distance to keep them at a standstill.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

With each bullet, I injected my own mana into it, increasing the firepower.

roar!

Bullets pierced the bodies of the forest monsters, and they stumbled and fell, screaming in pain.

When I had fired all the bullets and changed the magazine, I confirmed that all the monsters were dead.

'Now it's time to hunt.'

With the gun, I was able to fight more effectively than with a dagger or bow, which proved to be a faster option for clearing monsters.

Looking up, I could feel the green thread connecting me to Fred getting fainter, which meant he was moving away. With the little needle I had thrown earlier, I was able to track him, which was exactly what I had planned.

'If he runs at full speed, he can be out of the dungeon in thirty minutes.'

I don't know the exact range limit now and I don't want to take any risks. Now that I have fully recovered from my injury, I can give it my all.

I immediately used the skill [Speed] and my speed increased rapidly.

My mana began to run out, but I didn't stop for a moment and rushed forward quickly.

whoosh!

My body felt lighter, more agile, and it took a lot of mana, but I was prepared. With each step, I closed the distance between me and Fred, and the distance gradually shortened with every heartbeat.

My senses were on high alert, and I could feel his presence ahead, following the faint but unmistakable trail left by the needle.

I followed the trail like a hunter stalking his prey, my footsteps almost inaudible, moving noiselessly over the foggy ground.

I also used my second characteristic [Shadow] to erase my scent, making it impossible for the monsters wandering around to detect me.

'You will die here.'

Soon, as I reached the first stage area, the fog gradually dissipated and I finally saw Fred's position.

Thanks to my skill [Sharp Eyes], I saw him setting traps in the forest. He was still talking to himself, and although I couldn't hear what he was saying, I could read his lips.

"Kill Ethan Hartley?" I whispered to myself, a sneer on my face.

The name Hartley carries a lot of weight in the hunter world, and it seems that Fred has his sights set on the most lucrative prey.

'But this didn't happen in the game, what caused this change? ' I asked myself in my mind, and the answer immediately emerged.

It's me.

'But if you change your mind because of me, you are very wrong.'

Gulu, Gulu

I swallowed two bottles of potion at the same time, first to restore my physical strength, and second to restore the mana I had consumed. I am not a very strong person, so I need to stay in peak condition at all times.

I crouched down, using the terrain and shadows to hide myself.

Since we were in a forest, the light created a lot of shadows, which is where I hunted.

I used the shadows to slowly close the distance until I thought it was about right.

'That should be about right.'

Fred hadn't noticed my approach yet, still preoccupied with his murderous intent. He continued to mutter his plans to himself, unaware of the danger lurking behind him.

I steadied the gun, feeling the cool metal in my hand. It was time to act.

Bang!

I held the gun steady, aimed, and pulled the trigger. The silenced pistol made a muffled thud, and the bullet flew toward Fred's head at deadly speed.

Phew!

The bullet hit accurately, and time seemed to stop at this moment. A trace of shock and pain flashed across Fred's face. His head was pierced by the bullet, and blood quickly gushed out of the wound.

whoosh!

However, he did not fall. Instead, something strange happened. His body began to twitch violently, and a sickly green aura filled his body, emitting an eerie glow in the mist. It was as if the demonic energy in his body was fighting death, trying to keep him alive.

Fred staggered, holding his head, blood gushing out from the wound. He seemed to be on the verge of death, but the demonic energy in his body refused to let go.

Fred's body was shaking violently due to the gunshot wound, and his eyes were flashing with chilling murderous intent. A strong pressure emanated from him, and he began to use his magic power.

'This is at least level 4, maybe even level 5?'

His is much stronger than mine.

It's going to be a tough fight, I know that, but that doesn't mean I'm going to let him go.

He clenched his teeth, his voice slurred with pain and anger.

"Who... dares to attack me?!"

He looked around frantically, his eyes scanning the entire forest, trying to find the source of the attack. But I still hid in the shadows, knowing that shadow and silence gave me great advantages.

"You think you can kill me with just one shot?" Fred hissed in a low voice, "You underestimated me."

Although he remained calm, he still looked a little shaky, struggling to keep his balance.

Although the demonic energy in his body saved his life, it could not completely heal him. He is still vulnerable, and I intend to take advantage of this weakness.

Bang!

I changed my position and fired again.

Phew!

The bullet hit the target accurately.

"cough……"

I could feel him starting to cough up blood. He tried his best to use his magic to protect his head, trying to block the bullets, but this only made him more vulnerable.

"Cough... come out, bastard!" He coughed, his voice full of frustration. "Come out!"

The battle has just begun.