Chapter 344 – Three Hammers, Instant Death (1/2)
Chapter 344 – Three Hammers, Instant Death
“Let’s deal with his pets first, then have the Thieves search around. Nirvana Flame must be in the area!” instructed a Dark Shaman garbed in gray robes. He was called Obsessed, a veteran gamer who had squandered a fortune into popular virtual reality games over the years. He could only spend so lavishly thanks to his family’s wealth. However, he did leave his mark on every game he played, so many people remembered him.
Nie Yan observed Obsessed from in the shadows. He looked to be around 30 years old with a square jaw and thick eyebrows. He handed out orders to the players under him like a seasoned leader.
“Everyone, let’s do our best. We’ll all receive 50 gold each for killing that human Thief and looting his corpse!” Obsessed declared. The crowd immediately erupted into loud cheers.
50 gold was a wealth of riches to these players. Very few of them weren’t tempted.
They started rapidly carrying out Obsessed’s orders. Nie Yan instantly understood from observing their actions that they were merely a ragtag bunch who had temporarily teamed up together for a shared goal. Although they mostly comprised professional players, their skill were middling. True experts disdained from gathering in groups like this.
Nie Yan spotted at least a dozen different guild emblems, while even more weren’t affiliated to any guild.
Nie Yan figured information about him being in Falling Gully had already been disseminated to the outside. This was why this group of players had come here looking for him.
It appeared heading to the nearest village wouldn’t be as easy as he originally thought. If he had to constantly deal with players chasing after him, he would end up harassed to death.
The best way to keep these pests away was to give them a show of pure strength!
Think you can kill me with numbers alone? Wishful thinking! Nie Yan observed the Spectral Knights nervously moving to surround his five Zombie Foremen with their shields raised.
“Kill!” Obsessed shouted.
The Spectral Knights immediately charged toward the Zombie Foremen.
Nie Yan snickered. You think my Zombie Foremen will just behave like regular mobs? Too naive!
At this moment, two of the Zombie Foremen stepped out to act as obstruction while the other three singled out one of the Spectral Knights and simultaneously swung down with their hammers.
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It was direct and efficient with flawless teamwork. The Spectral Knight had a look of disbelief on his face as he collapsed dead on the ground.
The Dark Shamans in the back were speechless. These Zombie Foremen were simply too coordinated! They didn’t get a chance to heal that Spectral Knight before he died.
The group of players couldn’t help but wonder if this was just a coincidence.
As if to give them an answer, the three Zombie Foremen singled out another Spectral Knight and swung down their hammers.
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It was another instant kill!
These Zombie Foremen were already Elites. But their stats were bolstered even further after coming under the influence of Undead Rite. Each of their attacks could shave away over a third of the health of these Spectral Knights. The three of them coordinating their attacks perfectly together made for a shocking sight.
The Zombie Foremen straightened their backs and started moving towards another Spectral Knight with their bloody hammers raised.
Seeing the actions of the Zombie Foremen, the crowd quickly realized this wasn’t a coincidence!
“Shit! T-t-these Zombie Foremen, t-t-they…!”
Even the tankiest Spectral Knight among them was still instantly killed by the three-pronged attack of the Zombie Foremen.
The Dark Shamans were at a complete loss. What use was all the healing in the world if it couldn’t bring a player back from the dead?
Everyone was stupefied.
The Spectral Knights started ignoring orders and retreating in fear.
“I want two Spectral Knights on each Zombie Foreman. Don’t retreat! Stop panicking!” Obsessed cried out in rage. He ordered the casters to start firing their spells.
Unfortunately, this group was nowhere near as organized as one led by a guild. These players had only gathered for their own selfish interests. They wouldn’t just throw their lives away for nothing.
“I’ll compensate everyone who dies with 50 gold!” Obsessed announced after noticing everyone was still running away. “Now all of you get the fuck back in there! Hurry up and lock down those Zombie Foremen!”
These players thought for a moment. Even if they died to the Zombie Foremen, all they would be losing was a bit of experience. It could be easily grinded back. As for their equipment, it wasn’t worth much in the first place. What was losing one piece compared to gaining 50 gold?
The Spectral Knights stopped retreating. They followed Obsessed’s orders and formed a solid wall.