The giant stepped forward.
THUD.
The ground trembled under its weight.
The smell of rotting flesh spread through the forest. Flies buzzed around its decaying skin. Its huge body looked like it had been dead for a long time, yet it was still moving.
Kael did not move.
His rifle was already aimed.
Through the scope, he carefully studied the monster.
Its skin looked thick.
Its muscles were large.
But its movements were slow.
Kael quietly spoke to himself.
"Big target… slow movement."
His finger rested calmly on the trigger.
The giant suddenly roared.
"GRAAAAAAH!"
Then it charged forward.
The ground shook as it ran toward him.
Kael exhaled slowly.
Then—
BANG!
The bullet flew straight toward the monster's head.
But when it hit—
CLANG!
The bullet bounced off.
Kael's eyes narrowed slightly.
"So the skin is tough."
The giant did not stop.
It was already close.
Only ten meters away.
The giant raised its massive arm and slammed it down.
BOOM!
Kael quickly jumped to the side.
The ground exploded where he had been standing.
Dirt and broken roots flew into the air.
Kael rolled on the ground and stood up again.
His rifle was already aiming.
BANG!
This time the bullet hit the monster's eye.
The giant screamed.
"RAAAAH!!"
Black blood poured down its face.
The monster staggered backward.
One of its eyes was destroyed.
Kael calmly chambered the next shot.
"Eyes are weak points."
The giant was now furious.
It ripped a large rock from the ground and threw it.
Kael quickly moved.
The rock smashed into a tree behind him.
CRASH!
Wood shattered everywhere.
The giant rushed forward again.
Kael fired.
BANG!
The bullet hit the monster's knee.
The giant stumbled.
But it still kept moving.
Kael clicked his tongue.
"This thing is durable."
Another blue screen suddenly appeared in front of him.
[Skill Activated]
Basic Marksmanship
Effect: Improved accuracy and critical damage
Kael's vision sharpened.
The giant's movements suddenly felt slower.
His mind became extremely focused.
He raised the rifle again.
The giant roared and lifted both arms to crush him.
Kael aimed carefully.
Straight at the remaining eye.
He whispered quietly.
"Goodbye."
BANG!
The bullet flew like lightning.
It pierced directly through the monster's eye.
Straight into its brain.
The giant froze.
For a moment, the entire forest became silent.
Then—
THUD.
The giant collapsed heavily onto the ground.
The earth shook when its body hit the soil.
Kael lowered his rifle slowly.
The battle was over.
A bright blue window appeared again.
[Boss Monster Defeated]
Rotting Giant
Rewards Obtained:
Large Experience
Skill Fragment
New Weapon Blueprint
Another message appeared.
[Level Up]
Level 2 → Level 4
Kael stared at the screen.
"So leveling is fast here."
Then another message appeared.
[New Weapon Available Soon]
Shadow Hunter Rifle (Locked)
Requirement: Level 10
Kael looked at his rifle.
"So stronger weapons will unlock later."
Suddenly—
He heard a faint sound behind him.
Leaves moving.
Someone was watching.
Kael quickly turned his rifle toward the trees.
"Come out."
The forest was silent for a few seconds.
Then slowly…
A girl stepped out from the shadows.
She looked about the same age as him.
Long silver hair.
Blue eyes.
She wore a dark cloak and carried a small dagger.
Her eyes were wide with shock.
She had clearly seen the entire fight.
She stared at Kael.
Then she spoke softly.
"...What are you?"
Kael looked at her calmly.
Then he answered with a cold voice.
"...A hunter."
The wind blew through the forest.
The red moon shined above them.
And far away in the darkness—
Something even more dangerous was watching.