NOVEL WEB First-time play and introduction [3/last]
While Evan was preoccupied with locating his adversary and practicing his Dagger moves, he was unaware that his opponent was also observing him, and his emotional state was far from okay.
"What am I going to do now? By looking at this guy, I'm certain he's one of those ALT account users who deleted their account to acquire better elements, and now he's back to bully the lower-level players," the man said, his fear evident due to his win-loss rate.
His record stood at 32 wins and 76 losses.
He was below average, barely above a newbie, even after six months of playing on his account. Still stuck at level 6, he hadn't won a single ranked match.
Today, his luck was so poor that he found himself up against a pro ALT account player.
"What am I going to do now?" he lamented, convinced that today he was fated to lose.
He sought a chance to draw the match, but given his opponent's speed, it seemed unlikely. He watched him roam the ground, searching for him like a predator hunts its prey with a dagger in hand.
He knew that if he were hit even once, it would be the end.
"Please God, let me get through this match," the player pleaded earnestly.
As time dwindled to a mere thirty seconds, the erratic movements of his adversary's character signaled anger, and it seemed inevitable that he would be defeated in the upcoming matches.
Evan's character was leaping about, brandishing his dagger—a sight his opponent found threatening, unaware of the true reason behind it.
Evan's antics were actually an expression of joy; with only a few seconds remaining, he would soon be able to select something to ensure his safety.
When time expired, they were both teleported back to the starting area.
Without hesitation, Evan used his remaining points from the first match to purchase all the necessary equipment and weapons.
He quickly donned his armor and armed himself, ready to confront his adversary. Meanwhile, his opponent was contemplating his escape from this round but decided to take a chance and confront Evan.
Selling his other items, he bought a rifle and extra bullets, convinced that Evan's apparent arrogance in wielding only a dagger would be his downfall.
With cautious steps, he advanced as the game timer started, ready to seize the opportunity to triumph with his rifle.
Within seconds, he located his opponent, but to his astonishment, the figure on his screen was no longer merely armed with a dagger; now, he was clad in full armor, seemingly enraged and intent on a lethal confrontation.
Unfazed, he chose to launch a stealth attack.
Taking his position, he felt a surge of fear, aware that any slip could be fatal. His aim wavered, the bullet narrowly missing Evan's character, who became alert yet unable to pinpoint the shot's origin.
Alerted by his friend, Evan finally spotted his adversary atop a damaged building, rifle in hand.
Elation filled Evan, anticipating an epic battle, but his inexperience showed as he fired haphazardly, much to his friend's embarrassment. Only half of his shots hit, reducing his opponent's health by a mere ten percent.
Initially stunned, his opponent snapped to action upon taking damage and swiftly retreated. Evan pursued, but it was a grave error; his adversary had cunningly set a trap, slashing Evan's character's health by forty percent.
Surprised by this tactic, Evan proceeded with newfound caution. No further traps were set, and he eventually caught up to his foe, who had sought refuge in a roofless building. Deciding to test a newly acquired skill, Evan drew the sword recommended by his friend, astonished to learn that a single strike could deplete sixty to seventy percent of an opponent's health if it connected.
The likelihood of a successful hit was low since the character could easily evade, but a hit would be fatal.
He attempted to use his skill, only to realize he was too far to close in on his foe. Deciding to narrow the distance, he advanced, but his opponent was prepared and opened fire, inflicting damage and reducing his HP, though thirty-seven points remained.
Once in range, he activated his skill, which shrouded his character in shadows, moving him towards the enemy as an undetectable wraith. He reached a position behind the enemy and prepared to strike as his skill ended, revealing his character. With a swift motion, he struck with his sword, hitting the opponent's body.
A moment later, the character collapsed and disintegrated. The opponent, known as
Meanwhile, the trio remained silent as Evan was declared the victor with a single win, and
His first victory was so unremarkable that if he shared the story, no one would believe such an effortless win. It didn't showcase his true worth as a player, and he missed the opportunity to win fairly.
However, he will have more opportunities as he begins a new game, marking his entry into the gaming world.
During gameplay, he discovered that his friends were attending the same high school he was about to enroll in, which delighted them as it would make his integration into the school much easier.
Yet, he was unaware of the forthcoming events that would transform his life.
However, it cannot be conveyed to him at this moment, as even if he were informed, it would not prompt immediate change or acceleration.
Therefore, lets patiently wait for time to take its course while we continue to read about what will unfold in his future or in the upcoming chapters.