The Ghoul Encounter

After arriving in the village, Marcus decided that the first thing he needed to do was find an inn where he could spend the night. Since the village was small, there was only one option available. He entered the inn and sat in a quiet corner, ordering a drink. As he sipped, he took the opportunity to listen to the conversations around him, hoping to pick up some useful information about the ghoul he had been hunting.

It didn't take long for a conversation to catch his attention. The innkeeper casually mentioned that there had been several accidents in the area over the past few nights. Marcus's mind immediately connected the dots. This has to be the ghoul, he thought, as he pieced the information together.

He kept observing the village, paying attention to any details that might be helpful. Then, he saw a drunken man stumbling about, clearly disoriented. This is the perfect bait, Marcus thought. I'm no saint, and he's the type of person who could attract a monster without even realizing it.

Marcus decided to follow the drunk man, who staggered down an alley. Marcus followed him, assuming he was just looking for a place to relieve himself, but what happened next surprised him. As soon as the man entered the alley, he transformed before Marcus's eyes.

The figure of the man distorted, and what once appeared to be just a drunk became a ghoul. Marcus hadn't seen it coming. The ghoul's ability to create low-level illusions had deceived even a hunter like him. In an instant, the ghoul attacked with fury, pushing Marcus against the walls of the alley.

Despite the surprise and the ghoul's strength, Marcus quickly reacted. He wrestled with the creature, preventing it from getting to his face. With a swift move, Marcus drew his revolver and pressed it against the ghoul's neck. Although he wasn't an expert with weapons, he knew enough not to be defenseless.

As he attempted to reload, a notification popped up on his panel: "Weapon Proficiency Lvl 1". Immediately, Marcus felt a boost in his abilities, as if his movements became faster and more precise. With newfound confidence, he reloaded the revolver with a salt bullet, aimed, and fired at the ghoul's chest.

The creature fell to the ground, wounded but not defeated. Marcus had caused a serious injury, but he knew it wouldn't be enough. If it were that easy to kill ghouls, there wouldn't be any hunters. Thinking quickly, he realized his mistake. What an idiot I am! I should have used the salt bullet from the start! he scolded himself.

With the ghoul on the ground, Marcus wasted no time. He rushed forward, aimed carefully, and fired a fatal shot to the ghoul's head. The creature's body went still, its life finally extinguished.

At that moment, Marcus's panel updated with several notifications:

+1 Skill PointGunslinger Level 1Ending the Evil Level 1

Achievement Descriptions:

Weapon Proficiency Lvl 1: You have begun mastering the use of firearms. Your reflexes and accuracy with them have improved, allowing you to take faster and more precise shots. Your handling of weapons is becoming more natural, and your confidence grows with every action.

Gunslinger Level 1: You are now able to handle a revolver with greater effectiveness. Your skill with pistols has significantly improved, reducing reload time and increasing accuracy. You are one step closer to becoming an expert in firearm usage.

Ending the Evil Level 1: You've killed your first monster. This achievement marks your first step toward mastery in hunting dark creatures. Each victory brings you closer to your mission as a hunter, granting you more power and skill to face the evils lurking in the darkness.

Marcus breathed a sigh of relief, though he knew this was only the beginning. The ghoul was dead, but the monsters lurking in the shadows were still many. With his new achievements and skills, Marcus felt a little more prepared for what lay ahead, but he also understood that the challenges would only increase