Chapter 107: Chapter107-Carrying out the plan

"You... you're just a silver ranker" He gasped, trying to catch his breath... As I approached, I slowly lifted my gun and aimed it at his head. "Please... Don't..." Just before I could pull the trigger, the rebel started pleading. His voice trembled, and he winced in pain, his strength fading away. "Please... don't shoot... I never wanted this..." I looked down at him, indifferent. "It's too late for that." He let out a pained cough, his body slumping further. "I... Please..." I stared down at him, his pleas barely registering... Even though I heard his words, I kept my sympathy locked away and let my cold, indifferent mindset take control. His eyes, wide with fear, searched mine for a glimmer of mercy, but I had none left to give. Without hesitation, I pulled the trigger... Nah, not this time... The gunshot echoed through the air, a sharp, decisive crack that shattered the tension. The bullet pierced his skull, and for a moment, his body went rigid before collapsing limply to the ground. His life ended in an instant, leaving nothing but silence His eyes were wide with shock, as if he truly believed I would let him go. What a fool... I felt no guilt when I pulled the trigger. Why? Because deep down, I knew that the person I was about to kill had likely murdered hundreds to become a rebel, so showing mercy to a criminal was out of the question for me. But... I wasn't done yet. I looked around and quickly noticed three, maybe four, Abominations glaring at me with intense rage in their eyes. So, it's working... It didn't take long to figure out why they were so furious. It was their weakness to the color red that was triggering them in this situation. A cold sense of satisfaction filled me. Everything was going according to plan. I tightened my grip on my weapons, feeling the anticipation build. Now, it's time for the next step... I reached for the daggers strapped to my belt, their cold, steel blades glinting in the dim evening light. With a swift motion, I drove the first dagger into his chest, feeling the resistance of flesh and bone before it gave way... Blood sprayed from the wound, splattering my hands, but I didn't stop. More, more and, more... I pulled the dagger out and stabbed him again and again, driven by adrenaline that had taken over me completely. Even though his lifeless body didn't fight back, I kept stabbing, over and over, each strike sending more blood splashing onto my arms, my clothes, my face. I needed to cover my clothes in blood so I could attract as many Abominations as possible. But still, I didn't think I could attract all of them, especially since the earlier explosion hadn't even caught their attention during the fightwait! I suddenly stopped and looked around, only to see all the Abominations charging straight at me. The closest ones were just 20 to 30 meters away. "No way! Could it be that they were actually fighting because their enemies had some blood on their clothes?" From the looks of it, it seems like that's exactly what happened... The warm, sticky liquid covered me, dripping down in red streams and soaking into the ground. The heavy smell of blood filled the air, making it hard to breathe. "Ufh...ufh...ufh...ufh..." When I finally stopped, I was breathing heavily, and my vision was blurred with sweat and blood. I looked down at the mangled body, now unrecognizable, and realized I was covered in his blood. It was all over me, from head to toe, soaking into everything I wore and everything I was.. Now it's clear, but damn, I have to run... I quickly spun around and dashed off, not taking a moment to look at my surroundings. My legs moved as fast as they could, knowing the Abominations would catch up soon... They should be close now... After a minute of running, I glanced back to check my distance. How? What I saw made my heart race even more. One of the Abominations was soaring through the air, coming right at me. How did he catch up so fast? I expected there to be at least a small gap between us... Panic surged through me. Damn... I'll be dead in a second if I don't get out of the way of its fall quickly... The creature was plummeting rapidly, its massive body cutting through the air with frightening speed. Its roar echoed as it descended, sending a chill down my spine. I leaped to the side just in time to dodge its deadly fall. I hit the ground hard and rolled to absorb the impact. The Abomination crashed where I had been moments earlier, causing the ground to tremble. Thank god, I am saved... I almost got crushed by it. Behind it, the other Abominations, even more enraged, charged directly at me, ignoring everything else. Their roars grew louder as they advanced, a terrifying wave of anger and violence. I quickly got back on my feet, feeling the pressure of the chase. The city around me blurred as I ran through the streets, taking every turn and alley to escape. Adrenaline pumped through me, making me push harder to stay ahead of the relentless pursuit. Run... I sprinted through the narrow city streets, my breath coming in quick gasps... Ugh... I'm going to run out of speed at this rate... Damn it! If only I had a dash skill, things could have been different by now. While running, I kept scanning my surroundings for specific buildings that could help me in this situation... The tall, grimy buildings on either side were both obstacles and chances for escape... I also constantly zigzagged through the maze of alleys, dodging back and forth to lose the Abominations. Their deep growls bounced off the walls, getting louder as they closed in. I momentarily glanced back and, was met with little surprise... What? The Abominations were having a hard time running and jumping in the alleyways. There were two main reasons for this... First, they couldn't move side by side because the alleyways were too narrow, designed mostly for humans. Second, their timing was off when they tried to jump. Whenever one leaped to close the gap between us, another Abomination would suddenly jump as well, leading to them colliding with each other. In the end, none of them could get ahead... Anyway, it was good for me though considering that the more time they waste here, the more time my chances of completing the quest unscathed increase... Even so, I was still somewhat concerned about the bear. While it's unlikely that the bear will wipe them out due to certain factors, there was still a small worry. If Marcus and the others couldn't handle it, I might end up failing the quest Anyway, I should get to that place as fast as possible... Spotting an open doorway to my right, I quickly dashed inside, slipping through the entrance into the building's dark interior... The building was empty, its musty air thick with dust. I barely had time to catch my breath before I heard the Abominations clawing at the door, their frustration visible... Damn it! I can't afford to wait... Without hesitation, I sprinted up the stairs, the old wooden steps creaking under my weight... As I reached the rooftop, I burst through the door, gasping for air. I leaned heavily against the wall, clutching my knees as I struggled to catch my breath. "Ufff Uff" I panted, the sound of my breath harsh and ragged in the cool night air. "I I can't rest I have to keep moving" With a final effort, I lifted my head, scanning the surroundings from here... As evening drew to a close, only a faint sliver of the moon was visible in the darkening sky. Hmm? The moon? What time is it? Wait! I swiftly glanced at my watch to check the time. I had been so absorbed in my sprint that I had completely forgotten to use my watch to keep track of time. Name: Michael Frostburne Total Rules Broken: 1 Current Rules Broken: 0 Time: 6:20 p.m. ... Just 40 more minutes, and then I'll finally get all the rewards for my hard work All of them The thought alone made me insanely excited. I- **ROARS** Fuck! Run... The Abominations' snarls grew faint, but I knew they wouldn't be deterred for long... I made my way across the rooftops, using the high vantage point to spot the Abominations below. They are still down there???? I didn't expect that. I thought most of them would've tried to break in by now... Forget it Who cares? It's actually working in my favor. Now came the part I feared most. I glanced over at the rooftop of the building next to me. Yeah... I was planning to jump from here to there. It might sound easy to some, but for a first-timer like me, it felt like mission impossible... But I didn't have a choiceI had to do it. I took a deep breath, sizing up the distance between the two buildings. The gap looked to be around 10 to 15 meters... no more than that. The distance wasn't much, but it was far enough to make my heart pound in my chest. The wind whipped around me as I stood on the edge of the rooftop, every muscle tensed in anticipation. Below, the city sprawled out, the streets distant and filled with night shadows. I stepped back a few paces, giving myself enough room for a running start. My eyes focused on the opposite rooftop, visualizing the jump in my mind. There was no room for hesitation. Fuck it! If I die, then so be it. With a burst of speed, I sprinted forward, my footsteps pounding against the concrete. As I reached the edge, I pushed off with all my strength, launching myself into the air. For a brief moment, I was suspended in the gap between the buildings, the world around me a blur of motion... Time seemed to slow as I sailed through the air, my arms instinctively reaching out. "A little more... Little..." The other rooftop rushed toward me, and I braced for the impact. My feet hit the ground with a solid thud, and I immediately tucked and rolled to absorb the shock of the landing. "Finally, done!" The rough surface scraped against my palms and knees, but I quickly regained my balance, springing back to my feet. I paused for a second, catching my breath and letting the adrenaline surge through me. The wind was colder on this side, biting at my skin, but I was safely on the other side. Looking back at the gap I had just cleared, a wave of exhilaration hit me. Did I really just do that? It was hard to believe... The jump was behind me, though, I shouldn't dwell on it but... What a way to brush with death and come back... For a moment, I thought I hadn't jumped fast enough and was sure I'd fall, but thankfully, I landed safely in the spot I was aiming for. Now, time to move... I leaped from one building to the next, each jump... Even though this could barely be called a jump, since the gap between the buildings was only about 5 meters... *** Occasionally, I dropped down into another building, using the interior for cover before making my way back to the rooftops. Each time an Abomination leaped toward me, I rolled out of the way or ducked into a doorway, narrowly avoiding their grasp. The city's chaotic layout was both a blessing and a curse. It offered cover, but also made it easy to get lost in the maze of streets and alleys. As I kept running, I used every building to my advantageslipping through windows and alleyways, and turning the city's structures into obstacles for my pursuers. What was once a familiar city now felt like a dangerous maze, with every turn and building giving me a chance to escape from my relentless enemies....