Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter]

Chapter 274

‘Haaa, haa, this is so crazy, did he just say that?’

And there were those who waited anxiously for the unavoidable three minutes. It didn’t feel like his heart would fall, but it would disappear altogether instead.

The gold dragon screamed while flapping its wings larger than Leeha’s body and had a sense of intimidation that surpassed reality.

Every time Bailephus said a word, and every time Alexander looked at the ground, Leeha was so afraid that they might hear his heartbeat.

‘I-If it wasn’t for camouflage-’ 

He would have died a lot earlier. No detection, no search using Mana! Besides, even the Gold Dragon can’t easily recognize the sniper’s camouflage!

Although he could not guess anything about Bailephus, it was godsent that he stayed here and used the camouflage skill.

‘As soon as they arrived, they followed the flow of mana. That’s probably the way dragons usually do.’

What if he moved after Byeolcho?

The gold dragon would immediately chase in that direction and spit out a breath. The damage would have been beyond imagination.

‘I only have to hold on for three minutes like this……. No, he had seen Alexander go crazy, so they would have to get together faster than that. Everyone, hurry up, daaamn it! A person like Captain Jung said that he poured water on cup noodles and finish it within a minute!’

The word 3 minutes suddenly reminded Leeha his military days.

The time he had to wait until the cup noodles was cooked. Three minutes might seem short at first glance, but there were times when it felt like the world stood still. Much less when it’s a life-threatening situation like now.

But he had to be patient. He had to endure. The moment he moved his body without being able to withstand this pressure, is the moment his camouflage would be released.

‘In this critical situation, Luger- no, wait. Come to think of it, what is Luger doing?’

The one that Bailephus is searching for was Luger.

A question about him suddenly popped up in Ha Ha’s mind, who became injustice at the thought that he might receive that anger instead.

‘……He had not shown up anywhere in this war. From the time we roamed the battlefield, he was in a place called Land of the Dead.’

A wasteland in a neutral zone. What did Luger do there?

In order to divert his mind to another place, Leeha opened the Three Musketeers’ window. Kidd was only a short distance away. But what about Luger?

‘The Land of the Dead- the 33rd floor- the mouth of the abyss……? What- uh, it changed!’

The moment Leeha looked at his location through the Three Musketeers’ window, Luger’s location changed in an instant. The change in location was quite absurd.

‘The Ezwen Vatican? No Fibiel but Ezwen?’

What the hell was Luger doing?

He couldn’t even get reached by whisper, but he must also be watching the Three Musketeers’ window. Knowing that Leeha and Kidd were together, and knowing that Alexander had reached the max-level and appeared on the battlefield, it would be no wonder if he appeared in the war.

‘The Kraven truce notification should have popped up. He may not know that we are fighting right now, but it is worth thinking about the possibility that I and Kidd are near Alexander. Most importantly, the location was no less than the center of Minis!’

Luger was not stupid. With just a few hints, he guessed about [Matan’s Shooter], and after getting that nickname, he had enough brains to track his location.

There was no way that kind of person could not picture the current situation.

So, why didn’t Luger come? Currently, both Leeha and Kidd have chain teleport enabled. Is it possible that he didn’t see it? Did he not turn on The Three Musketeers’ window?

‘There’s no way. Before the war, I used to turn it on from time to time. Figuring out what Kidd and Luger were and what they were doing helped my quest route. He’s not going to ignore us. He is sure to check our location at regular intervals.’

There was something. Leeha instinctively knew. If Luger was an ordinary user, he wouldn’t have thought it strange that he didn’t come. However, who was Luger? What was his nickname?

‘War Mercenary.’

He is a person who likes to fight so much that he wouldn’t even blink if he was called a ‘War Maniac’. Whenever there was war, he puts his feet up and points his gun at it. He was someone who had gotten the ‘Dragon Fighter’ modifier after fighting Alexander.’

.

He did not participate throughout thewar, despite having all the requisites he liked here. For what reason?

‘It means that there is something more important than the war.’

It was Leeha’s reasonable answer. Judging from Luger’s activities so far, it will be related to the Land of the Dead and Ezwen kingdom, which he suddenly teleported to from the Land of the Dead.

What’s going on? Will Kidd be able to figure it out?

‘I don’t have the time to ask anyway.’

Leeha could tell because he kept the Three Musketeers’ window open. Kidd started moving. Leeha heard a whisper in his head. Fibiel’s most elite carefully surrounded the burning hill.

The first thing cast was Ram Hwayeon’s magic.

“Marble Flare!”

A beam of fire stretched out into the dark night sky with her cry. That was the signal.

“Bailephus.”

Red and yellow flames blended like marble. However, Alexander, let alone the gold dragon, ignored it. [This is a trick not worth dispelling. Be careful.]

“Hmm.”

If he had lifted his head up to the sky following the flames, he would not have been able to dodge the arrows shot from below. Ram Hwayeon’s magic was not only used as a signal, but also to draw the two’s attention, but it was quickly recognized.

“Tsk, they noticed!”

“Focus attack! The target is Alexander! Pour it all out!”

“Icycle Cutter!”

“Aura bolt!”

“Edge Stone!”

Icicles, Intangible mana energy, sharp rocks, and other types of attack magic were created and shot into the sky. As soon as they were shot by the magicians surrounding the hill, another magician jumped out.

“Prepare to run, Tsunami!”

Shwaaaaa?!

Alexander got surrounded by rough seas. The seawater spread in an instant and the breath that the gold dragon had sprayed collided with it, creating an explosion of water vapor.

Just looking at it, Bailephus snorted.

[Disple.]

Shoooto?.

All attack magic that was flying into the air was gone.

The seawater that had a hard time stopping the breath also disappeared. It was a skill that blows all the magic of the elites with just one word. There was nothing more foolish than using magic in front of a dragon.

There was no way that Fibiel’s elites would not have known about it. As the vapors dispersed like mist, real attacks flooded in.

“Fire Sword!”

“Enhance: Mana Amplification!”

“Anti-magic Shield! Let’s go, Byeolcho!”

Although it was enhanced with mana, they were essentially physical hits! As the mana boost was applied to Tale’s flaming sword, the flame stretched like a rubber band.

The highlander charged with a fire sword extended to 3 meters with a reliable tanker to protect him.

“Warcry?!”

“Shield Boomerang!”

“Meteor Strike! Gold rush is the pride of our country!”

Along with Ron’s shout, a streamlined shield ripped through the air, followed by the elites of Rush and other North American guilds.

“Do we have to cover in this situation?”

“Kiskis, we have to.”

“What cover can a venom mage provide-”

“Am I just a Venom Mage? Slow Poison! Keheuuup- Thweee! Thwee! Thwe!”

Even Biyemi spat poison into a small shuriken and prepared to throw it, and Kidd with a revolver.

Fibiel’s elites surrounding the hill started the Gold Dragon raid.

[Lowly ones, bring Lee Jiwon and Luger right now, I don’t care about you!]

Bailephus roared. It was definitely different from the day. Even the rushing elites from Fibiel noticed it. However, they did not stop.

“We have business with you, Gold Dragon.”

“Kiskis, do it in moderation and go back!”

Kwaeeeeek-!

Biyemi threw shurikens. It was an action that a magician is not able to do when the combat assistance system is turned on. It was only possible for the strongest assassin, but it could not be helped as he lacked stats.

[It’s not funny.]

After he flapped his winds, the shuriken fell in one hit.

It appeared to be an ineffective attack, but it was enough. It was only to cover the elites rushing towards Alexander and Bailephus anyway. And because he was a cover for the real cover shot.

“Bullet Storm.”

As Kidd’s coat flapped, the special rapid-fire skill that had once annihilated Czar’s guild members was activated. With the energy of mana, Kidd pulled the trigger without rest, holding the revolvers floating in the air alternatively.

It wasn’t just speed.

Quickdraw and fanning were performed by Kidd, but the Bullet Storm contained mana in it, and the damage was also quite different from before!

Bang bababang, babang, bababang?! The mana shield that wrapped around Bailephus flashed with a bursting sound. “The shield cracked!”

“Okay, Tale-hyungnim!”

“I will help! Strength!”

“High Jump!”

Byeolcho’s buff wrapped around Tale’s body. Tale gave strength to his thighs in line with the energy surrounding his body.

“Haaaaaap!”

The Highlander, a melee dealer that focused on agility, leaped with his thighs swollen and his body was able to reach the dragon floating in the air. The sword of fire, which had grown to nearly 3m in length, also contributed in it.

And just because it’s focused on agility doesn’t mean its attack is weak.

“Head!”

Baaaaaang——!

Tale’s blow hit the spot where Kidd’s bullet had hit.

A golden shield was created once more with a bang sound. Alexander looked at Tale, who had attacked from the same level as himself.

“Can I step forward, Bailephus?”

[I’ll leave it to you. I have something to find out from Luger’s friend.]

The two beings had received the attack of Fibiel’s elites, but Bailephus only focused on one mana signature. Bailephus only focused on Kidd, ignoring the attacks that did not even tickle him. Anyone who made a soul pact with Luger would know Luger’s location and he wanted to end that arrogant human through Kidd.

“It was a very interesting attack, nameless warrior.”

While Bailephus flapped his wings and slowly approached Kidd, Alexander, who was sitting on top of him, raised his spear.

“Can you stop this? Thrust.”

Shwoook, his spear stretched in an instant. Tale was surprised by the already 6m spear being shot.

“Heup!”

He immediately struck the spear with a slash, but without much acceleration, a tremendous weight was transmitted from Alexander’s spear to his sword.

“Sure enough!”

The floating spear in the air shortened. Alexander re-cast his skill and aimed at Tale again, and the spear stretched again in an instant and pierced the air.

Kwaang-!

This time, Tale slammed the spear to the side and changed its trajectory, but Tale’s wrists tingled. He couldn’t believe that Alexander was so powerful while casting skills while sitting on top of the gold dragon

“What nonsense-”

“Stick.”

The eyes of those who had caught a bug would have had more humanity than his. When Alexander cast his skill again, the length of the spear changed again.

Watching the tip of the spear rapidly stabbing his chest, Tale couldn’t help but swallow dryly this time.

“Tale-hyungniiiiiim!”

Kijeong jumped in hastily, but it was already too late!

The increasing speed of the spear exceeded the tank user’s movement. Fortunately, it was slower than the dealer’s movement. It was possible because it was the movement of one of the world’s best martial artists.

“Flying Dragon, Ascension!”

Baaaaang!

Rubber-like shoes hit the spear. The energy on Pei Wu’s toes and the energy surrounding Alexander’s spear collided, enough to cause sparks in the air.

While Alexander sat on top of him, the gold dragon had narrowed the distance enough to have a conversation with Kidd.

Without even paying attention to the users, Bailephus opened his mouth.

[You who had made a soul pact with Luger. I will ask you. Where is Luger?]

“……Are you curious about Luger’s location, gold drag-”

[Curse.]

Keuuuk-!”

“K-Kidd-nim!”

It was as if an invisible giant’s hand was pressing against Kidd’s body. Kidd’s face twisted as he put his arms close to his body. Biyemi, who was next to him, could only feel sorry for him, but couldn’t take any action. Because his magic could not reach the gold dragon. [Answer only. I won’t ask again. Where is Luger?]

“Luuu- ger is in Ezwen- keeeuk.”

Kidd managed to open the Three Musketeers’ window and open his mouth. At least he didn’t lie. Luger’s current location is Ezwen, the Holy Land.

It’s also inside the palace.

Of course, Bailephus did not just nod his head upon hearing that.

[……Don’t play with words. Tell me Luger’s current location.]

“Kuuuuuuwaaa-!”

Kidd screamed.

Because the assimilation rate was set to high, his pain became more real. His vision is almost half blurred in an instant. Even though it was hard to breathe because he couldn’t even cough, Kidd smiled.

“You- you don’t know.”

[I am a gold dragon. What don’t I know?]

“You- the one who attacked you- heeeuuk-!”

Kidd’s face went red and looked like it was about to explode.

The pressure got stronger, and Kidd’s vision darkened in proportion. The gold dragon had no intention of saving a human who was playing with words with him.

However, there was nothing wrong with Kidd’s words.

Bailephus did not know!

It was a smart decision for Leeha to aim for Bailephus in his first attack. If Alexander was hit, he would have known right away about the user’s privilege.

What is the nickname of the one who attacked him is.

However, Bailephus was different.

He existed within Middle Earth, and besides, he was not Alexander’s subordinate and was an intelligent creature. The message that he was attacked by Ha Leeha did not appear for Bailephus.

And Leeha did not only see the situation between Alexander and the users but also heard the whole conversation between Bailephus and Kidd. Kidd’s pained scream still rang in Leeha’s head.

“You didn’t like what I told you, so I thought you didn’t know, won’t you know what you did wrong when you get beaten?”

[What-]

The gold dragon’s neck went stiff.

Suddenly, a voice rang from just below his stomach. A human figure that he had never seen before was revealed.

A human figure with a black gun.

Baaaaaang—-!

Leeha pulled the trigger without hesitation.