The level 7 warrior couldn’t help but burst out laughing: “Guys, looks like we’re going to strike it rich today! A level 12 F-rank elite BOSS—this Green Mantis King is the strongest BOSS in the entire newbie village. As long as we take it down, it’s bound to drop powerful weapons or equipment!”

　　Dark Knight remained calm: “Boss, get real. This is a level 12 BOSS. The highest level among us is only 8, and none of us have learned any skills yet. Our chances of winning aren’t more than 20%!”

　　The warrior snorted coldly: “Even if we can’t win, we have to go for it. Leaving such a strong BOSS right in front of us and not fighting it—that’s just not my style.”

　　“Yeah, let’s get ready to go!”

　　……

　　After a quick division of roles, Dark Knight launched the first attack, with the others coordinating their assault.

　　“Go!”

　　Dark Knight shouted angrily, charging forward with all his might, swinging a rusty spear. The tip of the spear flashed with light, stabbing straight into the Green Mantis King’s lower jaw.

　　“27!”

　　I broke out in a cold sweat watching this. This guy’s defense is insane! That level 8 Dark Knight went all out, but it seemed like he was just scratching the BOSS.

　　“This is bad, we’re no match at all!”

　　Dark Knight retreated in shock, but was caught off guard as the Green Mantis King slashed down on his forehead with a flying blade!

　　“201!”

　　That was close—almost a one-shot kill. Even with his class’s high HP, anyone else would have died for sure.

　　Right now, the highest level in the newbie village is only 9, and this level 8 Dark Knight is already a top player. But in front of the BOSS, he’s just a total rookie.

　　Dark Knight feinted with his spear and retreated. The mantis’s movement speed was slow, so there was still a chance to escape.

　　……

　　However, before the four of them could get far, suddenly a large group of players emerged from the forest. Each one looked fierce, with levels between 4 and 7—very elite. All of their IDs started with “Kuanglong” (Mad Dragon), and the leader was called “Dragon Rider,” a level 9 Dark Knight, the highest-level player in the nearby newbie village.

　　Dragon Rider charged to the front, shouting loudly: “Kuanglong Guild is clearing the area! All unrelated players, leave immediately or bear the consequences!”

Chapter 7: Acting on Heaven’s Behalf

　　The law of this world is survival of the fittest, and it’s no different in the game. There are always powerful guilds using their strength to suppress weaker teams—it’s a common sight.

　　Kuanglong Guild is definitely the strongest organization in these three newbie villages. At a glance, there were at least 20 members, all at decent levels.

　　Dragon Rider held a rusty iron spear, his gaze arrogant as he looked at the four who had been fighting the BOSS. With a wave of his hand, he shouted: “No one else here—clear the area!”

　　“Clear the area”—such a domineering phrase. It meant they had taken over, and all other players had to die!

　　……

　　“Damn!”

　　The level 8 Dark Knight was furious, raising his spear and shouting: “Damn it! What the hell is Kuanglong? Who gave you the right to clear out a leveling area?”

　　Another level 7 warrior was equally enraged, raising his sword: “At worst, we die—let’s go for it!”

　　With that, he charged forward, his steps rhythmic, suddenly moving in an arc as his sword slashed toward Dragon Rider’s neck.

　　“Heh!”

　　Dragon Rider shouted, suddenly swinging his spear and stabbing it precisely into the warrior’s body.

　　My pupils couldn’t help but contract. Dragon Rider’s judgment was terrifying, and his moves were ruthless—clearly a gaming expert. The original four-man team was in trouble.

　　With a flick of his spear, Dragon Rider killed the opposing team’s leader, then sneered coldly: “The other three—kill them all! Remember this lesson: ‘an innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth.’ You guys don’t deserve to find this BOSS!”

　　A swarm of Kuanglong players rushed forward, almost instantly tearing apart Dark Knight and the strategist. Only a young female bard was left, her face pale with fear, stumbling as she fled into the dense forest.

　　She was a girl of about twenty, panic written all over her face, darting into the woods without hesitation—only to lock eyes with me!

　　“Ah?!”

　　The girl’s mouth dropped open in fright—maybe I looked too scary. After all, a skeleton holding an iron sword appearing in the forest is pretty terrifying.

　　Before the girl could react, suddenly—“pfft!”—a green-glowing dagger pierced her chest. It was a level 8 assassin!

　　Watching the girl slowly collapse, I remained perfectly calm. As she fell, her attacker finally revealed himself.

　　Suddenly, the assassin’s eyes widened in shock—he had spotted me.

　　“Pfft! Slash!”

　　Two quick strikes, using all my strength—the assassin barely had time to react before he was instantly killed. One sword to the neck, one to the lower abdomen—both weak points.

　　……

　　Picking up a few potions dropped by the girl and the assassin, I calmly knelt on one knee in the forest, quietly watching everything happening outside.