The boss, sporting a full beard, gave a knowing smile and quickly stuffed the money from the table into his jacket pocket.

“Although sales are low, there are still people who collect this sniper rifle. Don’t worry, I’ll handle the remaining paperwork for you. Even if something happens, it won’t be my problem. Oh, by the way, buddy, let me remind you: every gun’s trajectory is unique. If there’s an issue with the gun you registered, the government will find you very quickly.”

Ethan Brooks walked out of the shop without looking back. Seriously, if the U.S. government could track him into the real world, he’d admit to any crime, no matter how big.

Chapter 2: This Killer Is Not So Cold

Ethan Brooks still remembered quite a bit about “This Killer Is Not So Cold.”

The protagonist, Leonard Clark, is a top-notch, solitary hitman. Because of a tragic past, he faces endless loneliness, with only a potted plant for company. Despite having killed countless people, he has his own code: never kill women or children. Oh, and he likes to drink milk.

The female lead, Matilda Grant, is a rebellious little girl. Her terrible family situation makes her yearn for maturity, and her only relative is her younger brother. However, after her entire family is killed, her strong-willed nature leaves her with a deep vendetta.

One is ultimately lonely, the other is shunned by others—two people longing for love come together.

The main villain is a DEA officer: neurotic, artistic, deranged, and a remorseless killer—he checks all the boxes for a villain. Anyone who’s seen the movie would realize he’s just as skilled as the protagonist.

The prologue mission is really simple—at least, this one is. There aren’t any complicated relationships, and he can kill without restraint, then leave this world.

Ethan Brooks thought it over and came up with two methods.

One: prevent a conflict between Leonard Clark and Stanley Reed. Two: directly snipe the main villain Stanley Reed from a distance with the M200 before the final moment.

The little girl is stubborn and tough; persuading her to give up revenge definitely won’t work. Besides, he has no idea where Matilda Grant and Leonard Clark live, nor does he know the current progress of the main storyline.

The main villain Stanley Reed is easier to find—he’s a cop with the New York Department of Justice. But he’s naturally cautious. Even though his office is in the federal building, with Ethan Brooks’s mediocre skills, it would be hard to pull off a successful assassination in one go. If he messes up, he’ll just alert the target.

He remembered that after Stanley Reed killed Matilda Grant’s family, there were three times he went out: once to assist the FBI with questioning at Matilda Grant’s home, the second time to find Tony with his men, and the last time to lead a SWAT assault on Leonard Clark and Matilda Grant. Besides that, he commutes to work every day.

He must kill Leonard Clark.

Ethan Brooks picked up his phone. The dark screen instantly lit up, displaying a line of information.

Selected: Ethan Brooks

Physical Attributes:

Stamina: 1

Strength: 1

Speed: 1

Intelligence: 1

Unassigned Attribute Points: 0

Mastered Skills:

Combat Mastery (Beginner)

Firearms Mastery (Beginner)

English Mastery (Beginner)

Unassigned Skill Points: 0

“Really a newbie, huh.”

Ethan Brooks gave a wry smile, put away his phone, and walked out onto the street.

The next day, on the rooftop of a tall building, the morning sun slanted down as a figure slowly stepped out, dropped a heavy case on the ground, and opened it to reveal a yellow sniper rifle inside.

He unfolded the stock, inserted the bolt, attached the barrel, and loaded the magazine. By the time the sniper rifle was fully assembled, it was 135 centimeters long.

Through the sniper scope, he could clearly see a building ahead, flying the American flag. He could even make out the English words on the sign at the entrance.

departmentofjustice

He began his stakeout of Leonard Clark.

A police car screeched to a halt at the entrance of the federal building. A man in a gray suit got out and hurried inside.

“Stanley Reed!”

Ethan Brooks was instantly interested. The crosshairs of his scope stayed locked on Stanley Reed’s back, but the man kept moving quickly, with people constantly passing by, leaving Ethan Brooks with no clear shot.

Almost at the same time, a yellow taxi stopped at the entrance of the federal building. A girl in a white shirt and floral shorts, with short hair covering her face, got out and sneakily hid behind a wall to peek inside.

The scene was so familiar that he immediately understood where the plot was going.

In a flash, Stanley Reed entered the federal building. Ethan Brooks put away his sniper rifle and quickly headed downstairs.

Following the little girl home, Ethan Brooks found the apartment where Leonard Clark and she were living.

Over the next month, Ethan Brooks experienced the most painful ordeal of his life: every day, staking out a hyper-vigilant top assassin from the rooftop of a building, nerves constantly on edge, always cautious, and enduring endless boredom—something an ordinary person from a peaceful world could hardly bear.

The hitman Leonard Clark and the little girl Matilda Grant often acted together. Whenever they returned home, they would immediately draw the curtains. Leonard Clark’s vigilance was truly off the charts.

Ethan Brooks was like a god, holding the reins of fate. While he knew the general direction of the plot, he still watched everything unfold as a bystander, trying to intervene and change the destinies of certain people.