Extraordinary Voyage

Aiven was somewhat relieved that he had chosen a sniper position sufficiently far to avoid being detected by the "Killing Ghost," granting him nearly a second of bullet travel time to react.

Fully concentrated, the "Data Visualization" operated at full capacity, using the gun muzzle's direction, wind direction, and wind speed to predict the bullet's landing point. He awkwardly dodged it.

Bang——

The water tower on the rooftop behind him was blown open, spewing out a torrent of water.

Such a coincidence, with flames on one side and flooding on the other, added quite a spectacle to this duel between "snipers," though the two combatants had no leisure to appreciate it.

A missed shot.

For the first time, a smile appeared on the hardened face of the veteran.

Encountering a "colleague" in such a setting excited him greatly. This long-lost feeling made his cold heart, which hadn't beaten in so long, feel alive again, as though he were back in the fierce and heroic battlefield!

Bang——

Facing Aiven's second retaliatory shot, the veteran dodged even more easily than the first. Beside him, an exquisitely carved marble column was shattered, broken into two, yet he remained unscathed.

Without a doubt, the threat of long-range sniping was much smaller for such an experienced "Sniper Musketeer" than for an ordinary Extraordinary Knight.

At this moment, he seemed to be strolling leisurely, at ease.

Abandoning cover, moving while counterattacking.

The sniper firearms in both their hands, each with unique characteristics, also shaped their different sniping styles.

The "Thorned Gold Rose" is 103 cm in length, weighs 5.5 kg, with an initial velocity of 810 m/s and an effective range of 1100 meters.

The "Night Owl" is 112 cm in length, weighs 6.8 kg, with an initial velocity of 936 m/s and an effective range of 1600 meters.

Compared to the majestic splendor of the "Thorned Gold Rose" like a noble knight, the "Night Owl," though larger, its barely audible gunshot and subtle muzzle flash, combined with special bullets blending into the night, made it more like a sinister and cunning assassin.

Hidden in the dark, undetected until an unexpected lethal strike!

The disparity in sniping abilities and equipment characteristics made Aiven's evasion much more difficult than his opponent's.

At the top of a spacious building without sufficient sturdy cover to withstand the opponent's "Alchemy Firearm," unlike the divine dramas in his previous life where a table could serve as cover, in reality, even a sturdy stone wall was far from reliable.

Nor could he abandon the height advantage to descend to the ground, as doing so would only make him a living target and completely lose the initiative!

After several full-force operations of the "Data Visualization" with only awkward dodging results, a blue-white spiritual radiance flashed in Aiven's eyes as he subtly activated the "Wild Talisman" hanging around his neck.

Aside from experience, his physical fitness had always been another major constraint.

But at this moment, under the talisman's effect, the twenty percent increase in speed and reaction allowed Aiven to narrow the physical fitness gap with the veteran.

His evasive maneuvers underwent a tremendous transformation,

paired with "Sword Style: Floating Boat!" he moved with the grace of a jungle Leopard Cat, even managing to dodge a bullet that seemed to merge with the night with a degree of composure.

Simultaneously, his counterattack was completed in an instant.

[Thorned Gold Rose·Rapid Fire Mode!]

Bang——

Thorned Gold Rose unleashed an unabashed roar, returning a fervent bullet to the veteran!

It seemed to achieve a certain balance.

Across a distance of nearly a kilometer, the two stood and fired rapidly, the Extraordinary World granted the Alchemy Firearms ample ammunition capacity, allowing their non-human physique and senses to perform tactical maneuvers unimaginable to ordinary people!

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...

Lines of fire streaked across the night sky, blasting holes at the spots where the opponent stood.

But at this distance, with both having defenses ready, the sniping effectiveness was greatly reduced. In the current situation, rather than trying to snipe each other directly, it was more a test of who would make a mistake first.

However.

In this aspect, Aiven had a significant advantage over the lone "Demon's Disciple."

"Action!"

The voices from Aiven came simultaneously through the "Violet Eye" identity cards of Anthony and Delis.

The three, awed by the gorgeous duel between the two Sniper Musketeers, snapped back to reality, exchanging glances.

Delis took a silver metal ball from her pocket, its surface etched with an abstract eye design, appearing like an eyeball.

sta——

A mysterious musical scale emerged from her lips, a clear, cool light rising from the metal eyeball, rapidly spreading over the three of them.

If there were others present, they would only see the three people disappearing bit by bit into the air as if erased by an eraser.

ps: Experience the terror of Gold Coin players!

Krell watched, admitting he was once again envious as a former Mysticism enthusiast. Yet, towards this young lady of the Alchemy Light Commerce Association, he could only feel envy...

The three quietly slipped out of their hiding place, silently infiltrating through the theater's back door.

Bang——

Though the rate of fire of sniper firearms wasn't high, the intense barrage had already left the rooftops they occupied in ruins, resembling perilous buildings.

Moreover, such fierce combat had long attracted attention, even if they hadn't linked with the Sea Birds' vision in time, Aiven knew there must be a large contingent of patrols rushing over.

Calculating the time in his mind.

Soon.

Having maintained contact with the infiltration team via the "Violet Eye" identity card, Aiven received their notification of arrival at the predetermined spot.

"Three, two, one!"

"Though I've learned a lot from you in this sniping duel, I regret to announce, 'Demon's Disciple,' that your evil game has come to an end! Repent in hell for those you've harmed!!!"

The oil behind the veteran had long burned out, leaving only char and a rooftop riddled with great voids.

Suddenly, three transparent figures, like water ripples, jumped out from three different voids!

Each wielded a pre-saturated Double-Barreled Firearm with Holy Water, both firing simultaneously!

Bang! Bang! Bang!...

Though their invisibility ceased at the moment of attack, the "veteran" had no time for them, for the web of twelve lead bullets had already formed, seemingly blocking all means of escape.

Fully concentrated on the sniping battle with Aiven, the "veteran" had no extra focus for others, especially unseen foes!

Thud!

In a hasty dodge, a lead bullet struck his thigh, black smoke rising, halting his movement briefly.

How could Aiven, on the opposite rooftop, let slip this opportunity?

[Thorned Gold Rose·Strong Strike Mode!]

Bang——

In a blink, the bullet tore open a plate-sized hole in the "Demon's Disciple's" chest, severing the spine.

This fatal shot left no chance of survival!

"Heh...heh..."

Thud——

The "corpse," accompanied by familiar black smoke, slowly dissipated, marking the end of another "Killing Ghost"!

"Haha, well done!" Anthony and his companions cheered with delight, unable to contain their joy.

"Uh...sorry to interrupt, but with these buildings wrecked so badly, should we...make a run for it?"

Aiven's somewhat guilty voice came through the identity card, feeling uneasy about the substantial destruction caused despite completing the mission. Seeing the rooftop almost overturned on his side, and the potential compensation figures, Aiven felt his legs quivering.

Worried that the building's owner might rush up waving a bill. Even one daring to trade sniper shots in a battle could fear other things.

"Why bother running? I'll cover the expenses!!!"

Anthony waved his hand expansively, as if it were nothing.

"Understood! Master Anthony is so generous!"

At that moment, Aiven had never been more grateful to have a wealthy friend.

Meanwhile...

Somewhere in "New Inn Port."

"Tsk tsk.... The current scene doesn't seem to be progressing smoothly! But it's alright, the final actor has yet to appear! Oh hahaha..."

In a dark, cramped place resembling a cell, a shadow cradled a black lacquered wooden box, quietly watching a young man with blood-red, manic eyes behind the iron bars.