Chapter 4, Night of Slaughter

"Damn it, that cursed Jack actually let that little noble run off into the woods." One of them cursed in a gruff voice, "Why isn't he responding to us yet? What on earth does this kid intend to do?"

Target eliminated! Gained 11 points of kill experience

What a miser... There are only 5 silver coins in the purse, and it is quite empty.

This means that the other party possesses at least three levels in adventure professions

This is a significant advantage

He held a torch in one hand and tightly gripped a machete in the other, revealing a fierce expression: "However, tonight, you are definitely going to die"

Indeed, ever since the emergence of the Akron gang, he has never considered fleeing; he is determined to uncover the truth of the matter

The tall man licked his lips and strode over with great strides, raising the machete high in his hand as if he intended to chop Ma Wen into minced meat

Even without using his eyes, he can make such a judgment

Especially in complex terrain

A faint smell of blood permeated the woods, and Ma Wen, gathering his strength, similarly eliminated two more individuals.

With the illumination of the torch, Marvin's hiding skills would undoubtedly be significantly diminished. Worse still, they would soon discover the body of the thief, as time was pressing and he had not managed to dispose of the body properly, having only covered it slightly.

However, Marvin expressionlessly covered his mouth, and the frantic struggles of the other party before death could not harm him at all

Do you want to kill me? Then don't blame me

Hit to a lethal point! Ordinary attacks transform into lethal attacks

The glow of the fire illuminated the surroundings as Ma Wen turned to the side, calmly listening to the footsteps of the enemy. Lacking professional listening skills made his perception somewhat passive; however, these individuals were as careless as the thieves, walking without any deliberate control over the sound of their footsteps. Therefore, he was still able to determine their direction by the sound of their steps

Reconnaissance failed! You cannot obtain more information!

This grove is actually quite small, leaving little room for Marvin to maneuver.

The thief had four companions, who rushed into the woods holding torches. Under the illumination of the flames, the already sparse forest suddenly appeared bright.

He also did not expect that it would be put to use so soon

Ma Wen silently waited for him to finish this sentence, and then with a clean and swift step, he appeared behind the thief like a ghost

Thinking of this, he slightly curled his body, drawing closer to the pine tree.

In an instant, blood gushed forth, and the thief's body began to struggle violently

However, he did not leave us with too many traces, and continuing to search like this would be a waste of time. We must ensure that the boss's orders are carried out. Tonight, that little noble named Ma Wen must die

The movements have slowed down too much. " Ma Wen shook his head in dissatisfaction

Jack impatiently turned around and shouted towards the entrance: "I am right here! That little noble is nearby, and he can't escape!"

Due to physical and professional limitations, the strength he can exert is not particularly strong. The series of movements just performed is the signature combo of the Phantom Assassin, known as "Shadow Step" + "Throat Slit". This combo provides a significant damage bonus to skills, making it perfectly suitable for swiftly eliminating opponents.

Normal attack successful

Night Blessing: When you use the stealth skill at night, the effect is increased by 5%

The riverbank of Songzi River is exceptionally open; if Ma Wen were on the riverbank, he would undoubtedly be unable to escape the pursuit of the Akron gang members

Marvin did not have time to evade

Marvin cleverly utilized the shadows to evade the search range of the other three individuals—he had experienced this too many times, alone in complex cave systems or jungles, facing an entire team of trained pursuers. These thugs had not undergone professional training; otherwise, they would not have left Marvin with so many blind spots to hide in.

Thinking of this, his blood began to boil faintly, a feeling that had been long absent—perhaps the last time he felt this excited was when he completed the divine sealing mission, facing the pursuit of more than a dozen demigods alone

Tonight is destined to be a night of slaughter

Upon seeing the Akron gang, Marvin felt a mix of surprise and confusion, yet he never lost his composure. What a joke; as a former ruler of the night, his combat experience was exceedingly rich. These petty thugs could barely be considered professionals. Although they outnumbered him and had greater strength, sometimes combat experience is of utmost importance

We underestimated you. The tall man looked at the corpse at Marvin's feet, somewhat surprised

A level 2 rogue with 42 hit points can still be quite a challenge for Marvin to handle, provided he is not struck in a fatal area. However, first-tier classes have no resistance to fatal strikes; once hit in a fatal area, death is inevitable.

Jack, where the hell are you? Where is that nobleman

Only the sparse little grove beside it holds a glimmer of possibility

The four individuals dispersed, with the remaining three departing in three different directions, while the fourth person searched nearby

... ...

Those materials do have some utility. Taking advantage of the fact that the others had not yet arrived, Ma Wen dragged the thief's body to a concealed spot nearby, found another large tree, and began to hide.

There is no need to look at the fleeting battle records; Marvin can sense from the gradually limp body of the opponent that this fellow is already dead.

There is no need for stealth; it appears you are quite confident

This immediately startled the last member of the Akron gang, who rushed over with a torch in just a few seconds

When Marvin successfully took up his position as a ranger, he was very careful while wearing the ranger badge, placing it in a very inconspicuous location. Therefore, those gang members should not have realized that Marvin had become a professional like them

Normal attack successful

He looked up; a mass of dark clouds had passed over the moon, resulting in poor visibility

The fourth person was spinning in place, like Ma Wen waiting for a hare by the tree stump, and within less than half a minute, he seized an opportunity.

It seems that they are quite confident in their own strength, believing that dealing with a minor noble without a combat profession is still an easy task for them

Perhaps that young noble ran faster, and he chased ahead first

Target eliminated! Gained 18 points of kill experience

One still has advantages

The thief was momentarily taken aback; he did not expect that this fallen noble could remain calm in such a situation and make the most correct judgment.

Four people arrived near him, and a dispute arose among them. What delighted Marvin was that after a brief argument, these four individuals surprisingly made a decision that thrilled Marvin: to search separately

Marvin was the first to rush into the woods, and under the cover of the dark night, he quickly approached a large tree with dense foliage

The signature skill of the ranger is naturally extraordinary. With the aid of the night, Marvin's body subtly merged with the pine tree. The thief, oblivious to this, strode over in this direction. Marvin tightened his grip on the curved dagger and held his breath

In his previous life, Ma Wen was a master of Player Killing (PK). Not only was he exceptionally skilled in the rogue profession, but he also had a thorough understanding of other professions. This is why he was able to raise his stealth skill to 50 points at the first opportunity

The threat he posed to Marvin was far less than that of the thief. The only thing that satisfied Marvin was that this fellow was slightly wealthier than that gentleman thief, as he carried 12 silver coins on him

At that time, they will become more vigilant, knowing that their prey is not without the ability to fight back. Consequently, the likelihood of Marvin continuing to succeed will be greatly reduced

The perception of this thief appears to be even lower than Marvin had anticipated; his ability to become a thief is likely due to years of exposure and training in the streets, rather than any exceptional talent.

There are a total of four individuals, two tall ones, one chubby person, and one effeminate individual

Marvin calmly threw a reconnaissance

Hit to the fatal point! Ordinary attacks are transformed into lethal attacks!

Currently undergoing relevant verification

The 41 points in stealth skill, combined with the +9 provided by the deer emblem, are just enough to trigger the hidden effect of 50 points in stealth skill, known as "Blessing of the Night"

This is a first-level thug—one of the most common professions in urban gangs. The thug profession has expertise and attribute bonuses in street fighting, but they have no advantages in the wilderness

Is this just a wild guess? The thief muttered to himself, not in a hurry, and called out to the gang members who had followed him, quickly moving ahead.

Do not underestimate this 5%, as often even a 1% improvement can be sufficient to change the course of the battle

Moreover, the terrain of this forest is not as complex as it seems; he cannot escape.

Marvin quickly searched the thief and found a money pouch and some materials for making mechanical traps

As long as he is killed, Marvin has plenty of ways to deal with the rest of the people slowly

Reconnaissance failed

... ...

Skill Hide Activated

The left hand suddenly pressed down on the thief's mouth, while the inner edge of the curved dagger in the right hand effortlessly sliced across the thief's throat

He silently drew a whiteboard curved knife from his waist, revealing a hint of ruthlessness. Since these scoundrels wanted to devour him, they should be prepared to be counterattacked.

Marvin leaned against the pine tree, watching the thief swaggering towards him with a dagger in hand, a cold smile forming in his heart

The actions were identical to those used to deal with the thief just now, a swift and decisive combination of a cut and a throat-slitting technique

It is essential to eliminate this thief before the others get close. Marvin believes that there should be no other thieves among the remaining gang members; this unstealthy individual is their only thief. He is also the greatest threat among them. The thief possesses high perception and agility, making it easy to locate his hiding place.

Although Marvin is not a thief at present, he can still rely on his memory and physical instincts to execute these two technical maneuvers. While he is quite dissatisfied with the execution of the actions himself, these two maneuvers do not possess the exceptionally high attack bonuses typical of skills. However, correspondingly, his opponents are not particularly formidable characters either

[Reconnaissance (35) skill activation in progress ... ... ]

These two individuals provided Marvin with 26 silver coins and a total of 30 points of killing experience. However, unfortunately, when killing the last person, due to the opponent's height, Marvin's hand was unable to secure him properly. Although the throat-cutting technique was as effective as ever, this unfortunate fellow still let out a scream

His agility is very high; even a noble who has no combat profession cannot be dealt with.

This notorious thief is clearly the antithesis of a textbook example for low-level professionals. He probably thought that Marvin was utterly defenseless, only to be taken by surprise when their target suddenly transformed into an assassination expert

He carelessly walked past Marvin, and at that moment, a sudden shout came from the entrance of the forest

He intends to keep all these people here