-1714- Won't go easy on him

Basically, Dyne is like this—he always assembles his team only after ensuring absolute certainty, preparing for a hunt with such caution that it has almost become cowardice.

Although GGO is indeed different from other games because it involves real-world income, many players are afraid of dying, and they tend to be much more cautious than players in other games, the truly powerful professional players understand that risk and reward are proportional. If one is always overly cautious and refuses to take risks, they can only make small gains, never amassing significant wealth.

Therefore, the stronger the professional player, the more they dare to take risks.

Like before, when facing Rozen's provocation, other players hesitated and were reluctant to respond, only Yamikaze dared to challenge Rozen. This wasn't just because Yamikaze was confident in his own strength, but because he had already learned to take risks and was willing to take them.

Otherwise, it would not be called confidence, but arrogance.

But Dyne was different. He always targeted weak teams and would escape at the slightest sign of trouble. Yet, he would mock teams that hunted monsters tirelessly and take pride in being a PVP (Player vs. Player) player. Then, he would act arrogantly when deciding on a seemingly foolproof hunt.

(Wouldn't he realize that the only reason he can use this tactic to ambush is because he fears his opponent's strength?)

Shinon thought this in her heart, but she didn't voice it.

After all, ambushing Rozen was something Shinon herself wanted to do.

The terrain of the Marion Canyon was advantageous for others, but for Shinon, the advantage was even greater.

Because...

"We still have Shinon the sniper on our side."

Dyne's playful tone caused the other team members to look at Shinon with eyes full of trust.

That's right. Shinon was a sniper.

And she was an exceptionally skilled one.

In GGO, where snipers were already scarce, Shinon's sniping skills were among the best of the best. Coupled with her painstakingly trained Sniper skill boosts and her ability stats, she was capable of expertly executing a shot, and so far, she had never missed.

Of course, when referring to "never missing," it meant her first shot without the ballistic prediction line.

After the first shot, when the ballistic prediction line appears, even Shinon would find it much harder to hit the target.

But at least, so far, Shinon had rarely missed the first shot.

The last time, during her first participation in GGO's second Bullet of Bullets (BoB), she placed 22nd, a result she couldn't accept. This was because the map was huge, and players' positions were randomly assigned, so it was possible to get caught in close-range combat from the start. At that time, Shinon didn't bring her sniper rifle but entered the competition with an assault rifle, only to be killed by another sniper who was using a sniper rifle.

This led players to believe that Shinon would be the dark horse of this year's BoB.

This time, Shinon had decided to enter as a sniper and fight until the end.

With her skills and that special rifle, Shinon had a high chance of making it into the top five.

Dyne and the others knew exactly how skilled Shinon was as a sniper and what kind of monster rifle she used.

"With Shinon and that rifle, maybe we won't even need to take action. Shinon's first shot might be enough to take down that Magus."

Dyne said more enthusiastically.

"By then, the valuable loot on him will be ours."

After several days of chaotic battles, nearly a hundred players had died at Rozen's hands, including top-tier players who could rank in BoB.

All of their dropped items went straight into Rozen's pocket.

There were also rumors that when Rozen first entered the game, before even leaving the starting area, he had purchased a rifle and a handgun, as well as plenty of ammunition and grenades from the weapon store. This indicated that he was likely engaging in RMT (Real-Money Trading) activities, exchanging real-world money for in-game currency, and he was wealthier than an average professional player.

What did this mean?

It meant that hunting him would make Dyne and the others a fortune.

Such an opportunity, Dyne certainly wouldn't let it slip by.

"Although... I feel a bit sorry for Shinon," Dyne suddenly said.

The other team members were first taken aback, then quickly understood.

"Come to think of it, Shinon did speak up for him before."

"That was when Yamikaze wanted to challenge him, right?"

"So, Shinon is really interested in that guy, huh?"

"Is this okay?"

Everyone spoke in turn.

Shinon furrowed her brows.

From their affected tone and the way their eyes subtly shifted to her, Shinon could tell they were simply testing her, seeing if she could take action and what kind of relationship she had with Rozen.

Although Shinon felt displeased, she still spoke quietly.

"I'm not helping him. I just don't want him to die meaninglessly before he shows his true strength."

That was Shinon's true feeling.

She had already set her sights on Rozen and wanted to challenge him, a previously unheard-of strong opponent.

Since that was the case, before Rozen got familiar with the game, gathered his weapons and equipment, and showed his full strength, Shinon didn't want to see him die pathetically.

Such an outcome would only shake her image of him as an absolute strong opponent and lead to mistakes in her judgment, recklessness, or underestimating him when facing him.

Even with Shinon's personality, the chances of such mistakes were minimal, but as long as there was the slightest possibility, she would prevent it.

Moreover, Shinon had another thought.

"That man can only die by my bullet."

That was why she had spoken up for Rozen.

It wasn't helping him; it was helping herself.

In conclusion...

"I won't go easy on him."

Shinon revealed her determination.

"Alright then!"

Upon sensing Shinon's resolve, Dyne immediately nodded with satisfaction and stood up.

"Let's head out now! Prepare for the hunt, brothers!"

Upon hearing this, the team members drew their guns and cheered, firing their weapons as if they were already celebrating the victory in advance.

Shinon didn't join them.

But her blood was also gradually boiling.

"Finally, I'll get to fight him..."

Just thinking about it, Shinon couldn't hide her excitement.

Shinon decided that she would resolve it with the first shot.

Only then would she have the greatest chance of victory.

Until then, her teammates shouldn't interfere.

Once they did, the ballistic prediction line would be revealed, and they wouldn't be able to deliver a one-shot kill.

"Our victory or defeat will be decided with that one bullet."

Shinon pumped herself up, feeling the battle fervor within.

Thus, this squad set off.

However, this time, it was not just an ambush.

It was also a meeting.

For Rozen, it was.

For Shinon, it was too.