Chapter 20 - Mass Kill

Mass Kill

The Hammer Boy was smashing his gigantic powerful hammer on the wall, one after the other with consecutive efforts. Slowly small crevices started to appear throughout. The rest of the players stepped back in case the wall broke into smithereens. They were also simultaneously busy killing several snakes. 

"They are never-ending." Orin was thrusting his spear. 

He seemed pretty well versed with the use of this weapon or probably it was what he liked most in-game battles. His efficiency could be seen in his movements. His controls were excellent just like any other experienced player. His present granted profession was Detective which was giving him the infamous itch to open The Book of Detection. 

The granted professions were made this way. These professions were designed to influence the character. Albert and others were killing snakes in the hope to address the real population of snakes in this tunnel. They were told that it was important. The ape took plenty of their time and if they did not manage to use every minute and second wisely they would surely lose the level. 

It was more than a threat. 

"We are on the right track because of the younger genius however time is the most compelling aspect in this game. Make use of every given moment." Junan gave voice to his feelings which in return increased the enthusiasm of the rest of the players. 

At the mention of level, their enthusiasm skyrocketed. They did receive a small amount for getting selected in the team however the reward for crossing the first level was massive and their eyes bulged out at the mere mention of the reward money back then. Though in the early part they were disappointed to see the game however now all of them put their best foot forward. 

Jake has more in-depth and secret matters to solve and for this, it was necessary to follow the instructions of the thing called system. The president of the 'Sovereign Rulers' was immensely smart; he intentionally passed the selection of those players who were not paid in the game nonetheless they were very professional and experienced. Most of the players play games for entertainment hence few wanted to make a career out of it.

The promise of getting recognition as the best player in the entire game was a dream of many. They worked hard and defeated others.  A little necessary pulling leg was not considered wrong since it was the age of competition. 

The hammer was striking its beastly self on the rock hard wall. A few small pieces of the rocks broke away and they could peek through to the other side. Another strike of the hammer broke a pretty big part. Junan immediately sneaked a look at the other side. 

His eyes turned red with fury. The thumping thing was no more there. "Break it quickly." He ordered the hammer boy. "We did not hear anything. Where did these snakes take away that thumping thing?" he ground his teeth worrisomely. His words attracted the attention of other players and they complied. 

The wall finally fell. They were all disappointed when they saw that the place where they had earlier spotted the red thumping thing was empty. The snakes were still there. 

"Wait there is something wrong." Junan scrutinized heavily against the impending chaos. 

There was no way that the Python could directly intervene however these snakes on duty could plan something on their behalf. 

"Be careful we did not lose it yet." He raised his fist in the air, encouraging them to not lose hope. 

The players immediately revived back in action and jumped at the other side through the opening. Three of them were left behind to take care of whoever enters the tunnel. They were looking at the side walls. Surprisingly the snakes were present in the entire walls hovel only one of the hovel was coming off as strange. More than the normal amount of snakes was present there. 

"These snakes think that they can trick us?" Junan laughed. 

He had to admit that for a few moments he thought that they seriously lost the pinnacle of their hope. Not anymore now. The snakes could see the players and their advancement. Sooner or later the players were going to reach the third heart. 

The snakes came up with the last trick which was not actually wonderful. The players had already gotten rid of the army of lizards and the ape so there was no more chance to keep the third heart safe. 

"Focus your attention and mass kill," Junan ordered. There were still a lot of snakes eyeing the four players. Some of them leapt at them. The poisonous tongues were aiming at the players. 

The players got perplexed that the snakes were no more reserving their actions. They used both of their hands to fire their weapons. Junan ordered Jake to not waste the bullets on the snakes instead only fire when he orders him to. 

After this Junan took the responsibility of the younger player and started clearing the concerned corner hovel. 

The third heart was now within their vision. The long and big sword slaughtered many snakes and Jake could see the thumping thing. He fired without any interval. Since he was directly participating in the killing of the bigger and important clues; his Exp was increasing as well just that the system was not giving notification. 

The mass killing was going on with full force and in the middle of slaughter, the iron bullets were fired. Junan was using his sword. In the next instant system gave a warning notification. "The third heart is going to burst. Stay away from the poison." Jake read it stopped and firing. He hurriedly used his arm to pull the team head. Junan did not ask anything instead he followed the sudden gesture of the younger players. Jake held his shield after placing the gun in his pocket. 

The third heart burst and lot of poison splattered all over like a firework from the hovel. It was not a big burst however the poison can immediately eliminate the player if they get in direct contact. As soon as the third heart got destroyed the black clouds which were thundering and giving threat dispersed. 

The ground was once again covered with a number of dead snakes. After the third heart busted the remaining few snakes disappeared.

Junan wondered. "We succeeded in destroying something similar to the heart. Probably we indirectly damaged the strength of our hidden enemy. I am not sure since none of such guide is available. But be clear that we did the first pullover." He lifted his weapon happily in the air.