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Name: Vindictus

Race: Human

Class: Ranger

Sub-class: Archer

Level: 10 EXP: 4500/4500

EXP Pot: 5220

Health: 279/279

Mana: 195/195

Strength 35 [Earring +10]

Vitality 34 [Earring +10]

Agility 36 [Earring +10, Bracers +1]

Dexterity 18 [Bracers +1]

Intelligence 32 [Headband +5]

Speed 29 [Boots +5]

Luck 30 [Ring +5]

Charisma 20 [ Headband +5]

Points available: 0

Skill Points: 1

[Lifestyle Skills - Harvester Skill – 6; Alchemy – 1; Smithing – 3; Leatherworking – 6]

[Class Skills - Eagle Eye – 1; Power Shot – Level 3; Boost Summon – 2; Ambidextrous – Max; Two weapon fighting – Max; Cross Cut – Level 5; Off Hand Block – Level 4; Off Hand Parry – Level 4]

[New Skills]

Since Vindictus was the leader of the party it gave him the option to announce it. Since the Wolf guys knew the names of the ones that entered there was no reason not to share and since he was in a party it made him less conspicuous. He hit the yes without hesitation. This was also the time that he went into his ring and had it display his real level. He hoped that if they saw it he would not have to kill as many of them.

[Congratulations to players Vindictus, Brick, Knocking Heads, Frigid, and Wall Flower for the first clear of the Dean Family Crypt Dungeon in Hell mode. For this achievement they will receive 100 gold coins, +5000 reputation in the region, +1000 reputation in the world.] This repeated three times before the second one started.

[Congratulations to players Vindictus, Brick, Knocking Heads, Frigid, and Wall Flower for the fastest clear of the Dean Family Crypt Dungeon on Hell mode in a time of 3:48:07. For this achievement they will receive 50 gold coins, +5000 reputation in the region, +1000 reputation in the world.] This one also repeated three times.

[Congratulations to players Vindictus, Brick, Knocking Heads, Frigid, and Wall Flower for the first clear of the hidden dungeon Mad Man's Lair in hell more. For this achievement they will receive 100 gold coins, +7500 reputation in the region, +1000 reputation in the world.]

Vindictus realized that this was going to be a lot bigger deal than he originally thought and the others were going to have to bounties on them. As soon as the appeared he could see a group of players that appeared to be waiting on him. He quickly moved forward until the other were behind him and he heard their scrolls ripping. "Pretty big welcoming committee. What can I do for you?" It was about that time that the spotted his previous victim. "Oh, wait I know you. I killed you and a couple of friends not that long ago. It was as bad as I told you wasn't it."

"That was then and this is now." He pulled out his sword and got ready to charge in.

"Wait. Before you do something as stupid as charging me please make sure that you party up. So, that when I kill you I do not get a red name. That will make my life a lot easier."

"Arrogant Bastard. I will kill you by myself." Blood Wolf charged forward and Vindictus did not even dodge. The heavy sword slammed into him and a small [-10] popped up above his head. "What?"

[Player Blood Wolf and his party has attacked you. You can attack freely for the next hour without retribution.] Suddenly the names of everyone in the party turned red. There were still a few player left but as long as they did not attack him they would be safe.

Vindictus immediately attacked with both weapons and Blood Wolf's health bar dropped all the way to the bottom until he disappeared in a cloud of pixels. He picked up the item that he dropped and put it in his inventory. He looked around and it appeared that the instant kill had put a lot of the players in their place but suddenly all of them checked a notification and several of them charged towards them. A huge man in front bellowed with his huge hammer above his head.

Right before he got there Vindictus slide his feet and then plunged his sword into the man's heart and gave it a twist. [Catastrophic shot, Instant Death] This was his second on of those and he liked the way that it felt. There was one big thing in the game that only a few of them had realized at this point of the game. When it came to monsters, it was about the health bar all the way. Even critical hits did more damage. But when it came to player versus player it was treated a lot more like real life. A blow that would decapitate a person in real life would do the same in the game and was considered catastrophic damage and instant death. You could also do full damage based on small wounds all over the body. This was like bleeding out. This gave Vindictus a huge advantage, he had played for a decade before he was assassinated by a glitch and came back.

Vindictus did not even need to put his full speed on display and he was way faster than anyone else in the area. He quickly and efficiently killed all of the players that attacked him and picked up the items that they dropped. There were still a few red players in the area but they had not attacked him. They noticed he only killed the ones that attacked him and the offered reward was not enough to risk half a level and an item.

Vindictus looked at the red player with the highest level. "What did he offer to them to make them all go crazy and try to kill me?"

"He sent out a chat to the party and offered ten gold for your head. And it is good all the way back to level zero."

About that time a party appeared out of the dungeon with Crimson Wolf in the lead. "You pulled the wool over my eyes that time. Can't believe that you took the first clear from us."

"What is the use of entering a dungeon if you do not plan to clear it?" He gave Crimson Wolf a wink and smile.

Crimson Wolf started laughing. "So, why are you still here and where is the rest of your party?"

"I am still here to make sure that the death party that was arranged for me did not spill over on my party. And I sent them back to the village with a scroll."

"You are rich. How many did you kill?"

"Actually not sure. The ones that Blood Wolf sent after me and Blood Wolf."

"Damn you killed him again. That is awesome. So, what would it cost for you to return the stuff my idiot guild mates dropped?"

"I tell you what, I will return everything except the sword that Blood Wolf dropped for free access to the dungeon until the update tomorrow evening." He held up his hand in response. "Before you say it is too much, I will also give you the secret to beating this dungeon and I will also try not to break the speed on it. I mean it will probably be close a few times but if that happens it will be a lot closer to the current time so that you can keep farming the record."

"That is a pretty big offer. I am in charge of this dungeon but an offer like that I have to send to the guild master."

"Oh, one more quick thing, if any members of your guild start coming after me or the people that I cleared this dungeon with come after me I will start hunting. I will start at the top and work my way down. And no this is not a threat it is a warning to not mess with me and mine."

"I will relay the message."

"As a show of good faith here is the stuff that I picked up from your red players." Vindictus pulled all of the stuff out and dropped it on the ground.

"Thank you." Crimson Wolf walked over and sent a call to the guild master. There was a few minutes discussion and then he came back over with a smile on his face. "The guild master has already sent out the notice to not bother you, any member of the clearing party as well as anyone that you have with you. You have free hunting here until the update."

"Outstanding. Okay, first thing is how much holy water do you have?"

"None."

"Go and see the sister at the temple of light in the village and buy as much as you can. The amount she sells depends on her mood so be polite. Then when you get to the zombie general you are going to use that to counter the poison that it spits out. That way you only need one healer and can add a DPS."

"How did you know we were using two healers?"

"They are standing behind you."

Color instantly flooded Crimson's face. "Oh yeah. So, we use the holy water to limit the poison and that way the healer can consolidate the healing on the tank."

"Also if you have a mage with strong elemental powers have them target his mouth when he goes to summon his minions. It can disrupt it and give your people some more breathing room."

"I did not know it could be blocked."

"Now, do you need the trick to beating the hidden boss or have you figured it out?"

"We have killed him a few times in hard mode but it is mostly luck. What will this cost me?"

"There is one more player that your guild, mainly Blood Wolf's crew has been bothering. But I am pretty sure that it is orders form higher. There is a lifestyle player named God of the Forge. I want him on the do not disturb list."

"The second vice-leader is after him I will have to pass that one up again."

"Take your time."

Crimson Wolf started typing this time since it was a little smaller message. After a few minutes he came back and he did not look happy. "The vice-leader convinced the guild leader that he could bring a party over and clear the entire dungeon without any issues. I do not know why he has his sights set on the young man but they will not let go."

"That is fine. When they want the way to do beat him nine out of ten times let me know and I will have another conversation. Oh, also pass along to your vice-leader that anyone that I catch messing with him I have no issue killing and paying the fine. I am on his friends list and he can message me anytime. Okay then great doing business with you and have a nice day." He knew that any minute now Blood Wolf and his lackeys would be back so instead of walking past them he wasted one of his scrolls and disappeared.