Chapter 413 - 407 : Attacked From All Sides

Riverdale town was closer to Stone Creek forest than the other towns. Because of that reason, part of the area around it was covered in vegetation, making easy hiding spots and ambush areas outside of the town.

"Captain, he's made his move."

Since he already had his plan ready and couldn't afford to waste any more time, Sato directly exposed himself as he began running in a straight line towards the town.

"He's aiming to get into town before anyone can stop him; wise choice." The [Druid] beside Black Tempest couldn't help but praise.

"Hmph. Even if his plan is that easy, it' not like we're stupid enough not to realise it." Black Tempest smiled with mockery.

"You've informed them?" Black Tempest asked the player beside him..

"Yes, sir. I did as you ordered." The player immediately replied.

"Good. Now, all we need to do is sit back and watch the show; it's too soon for us to make an appearance."

. . .

"Boss, news just came in from our sources. The target is at our spot and apparently not so far from us." An [Assassin] faced a [Necromancer].

"Oh really? This is good, good, good. Seems like the heavens have decided to smile on us." The [Necromancer] grinned eerily. On top of his head, was his identity marker which had the colour red, unlike the usual green markers everyone had atop their heads. Even the [Assassin] only had a deep orange(fire orange) marker atop his head.

"For Emperor's Might to be interested in that fellow to this extent, he definitely has something interesting on him. When you pair it with the fact that they had lost the first kill achievement to some unknown team, this prey is certainly related to it. If we get to him first, then that secret will be ours. The Savage guild has to rise again."

The [Necromancer] was apparently part of Savage guild, the dark guild that had a few clashes with Emperor's Might at the beginning of the game. After their constant beat-down by the big guilds, especially during the large dark player manhunt a few weeks back, they had yet to make any noticeable achievement or progress.

"Let's move out. We have to take the target out before anyone else."

. . .

'They are already getting so impatient.' Sato thought as he noticed a few players heading to his position.

'I need to leave now.'

*Stomp*

Like a cheetah chasing after its target, Sato left his hiding spot and dashed towards the town. He had his sword placed into the [Void Emerald Ring] to prevent it from affecting him in his run and since Sato had no intention of killing anyone, it wasn't all that useful.

"There he is!" 

Though Sato was running extremely quick, some players weer still able to catch a glimpse of him and a few even managed to see his face. Added with the fact that he was running in such a hurry, they easily realised that he was the 'criminal' everyone was looking for.

"Stop right there." 

A [Guardian] jumped from the side and stood in front of Sato's path. He had his shield lifted up to stop Sato but the [Guardian] obviously didn't know much about this 'prey'. maybe due to being so self-conceited, the player didn't activate any defensive skills only putting his strength into his shield.

*Bang*

Sato's fist connected with the shield and even tough he felt a bit of pain, it was nothing more than a sting. As for the [Guardian], the force of the punch had transmitted through the shield into his body, disrupting the natural processes in his system and giving him an unforgettable sensation. Sato's in-game strength wasn't something to be joked with. If it were to be compared to something in reality, Sato's charge would be on par to that of a moving car at 50 mph. This wasn't something an average level 7 [Guardian] could stop, even with a skill much less without one.

Like stone thrown in a straight line, the [Guardian] was sent back till he crashed on a tree, making a dent on the tree's trunk.

"Mark!" Another voice yelled.

Sato ignored the other opponents as he made his way forward, acting as if nothing had happened at all.

"Strong, too strong." 

A player who stood by the side and was previously about to attack Sato, froze in his footsteps as he wiped the sweat off his forehead. He had never seen someone take down a tank class like that especially in the area those classes performed best.

Sato had already gone past there and was headed to an open area when he felt something was off.

"Hehe. Where do you think you're going?" A creepy laugh sounded in the open field as a player garbed in black cloak with a bone staff in his hand appeared mysteriously. 

"I hear that there's a gold coin on your head. Why don't you be a good boy and offer it to me. Kakaka." The [Necromancer] chuckled.

Eve as he saw the weird player before him, Sato didn't stop as he continued charging forward like an invincible war machine.

"What a stubborn child. Fine then, let's do things the hard way." The [Necromancer] signaled with his hands.

5 large nets appeared from the trees by the side as the surrounded Sato in every direction. The nets were interlocked with chains making them difficult to destroy and the holes were too little for any human sized object to pass through.

"[Spectral Arrows]"

The [Necromancer] waved his staff as 3 grey coloured spooky projectiles appeared and darted towards Sato from 3 different angles. The aim of the attack was to hold Sato long enough, even if for a second, so that the nets would trap him.

The [Necromancer] didn't stop there however, as he went on to cast a basic spell, [Spectral blast], at Sato.

"Let me see the strength of the man who faced the Kobold King." The [Necromancer] grinned.

AN : (Too big for Author's section)

Infinite Facts :

The colour progression in detail was as from light orange, deep orange, red, scarlet, crimson, garnet/blood red and finally black. 

Light orange is a single kill up to 10. Deep orange begins from 10 till a hundred kills. Red signifies kills in the hundreds while scarlet appears from the 500 kill mark. Crimson is a monumental achievement that marks a thousand kills. Garnet starts from 3000 kills whilst black was 5000 kills. At this level, the achievement 'Death god' is unlocked.

PS : If a dark player dies to another player or an NPC, their marker's shades lightens up which means a drop in rank. Therefore, it's possible for a deep orange dark player to have 200 kills but due to several deaths, didn't make the marker cut. 

Therefore marker shade doesn't indicate total kills but total kills without dying to a player or an NPC.