Chapter 11: Slay the Poisonous Cat Demon and Confront the Scumbag Quartet!

> "Hint: You have slain the 'Poisonous Cat Demon' (Lv2 Elite Creature)! You gained 315 experience points (5% bonus for defeating a higher-level creature) and 5 energy coins!"

"Hint: You are the first person to kill a 'Poisonous Cat Demon' in the G233 Novice Village. Congratulations! You have received a 'High-Level Blind Box' as your first kill reward!"

Jack's breath was still steady as he took in his victory over the Poisonous Cat Demon. The experience and loot were undoubtedly valuable, but there was no time to celebrate.

His sharp gaze shifted toward the four figures slowly approaching through the trees.

They weren't here to congratulate him.

"Damn it! He actually killed the boss!" one of them cursed, gritting his teeth.

"If I had gotten here just a little earlier, I could have taken both the boss and him out in one go!"

"What a waste! That boss was supposed to be ours! But… Look at that sword he's holding. That's a purple-grade weapon. If we kill him, that beauty will be mine!"

"Hah! And don't forget the boots. Those are pretty solid too. Called dibs on them, so don't fight me for them!"

"Relax. The drop rate for equipment when you actively kill a player is 50%. As long as we finish him off, there's a good chance we'll get his weapon."

They were chatting casually—as if Jack was already a corpse.

Jack didn't need to ask. Their intentions were crystal clear.

A sharp, icy smirk formed on his lips.

"So, these guys are actually planning to kill me and loot my gear?"

He narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly.

"We're all from the same place. Doesn't it bother you in the slightest to kill your own people?"

For a moment, there was silence.

Then, a man covered in crude tattoos, Liu Youliang, burst into laughter.

"Psychological burden? Are you serious?!" he sneered. "This guy doesn't even understand the situation he's in!"

Another one chuckled darkly. "Man, I love killing clueless rookies. It makes it so much more fun!"

"This world is called the 'Killing World' for a reason," another scumbag chimed in. "Killing here is encouraged. It's how you survive. You're too naive, kid."

At the back of the group, a sharp-eyed man named Qiu Kuang frowned. Unlike his reckless teammates, he wasn't laughing—he was analyzing Jack with a cold gaze.

"Enough talking," Qiu Kuang snapped. "He just fought the Poisonous Cat Demon. He must be low on stamina and energy. We should attack now, before he recovers!"

Jack's eyes darkened as he listened.

He knew these men weren't just casual thugs.

Before entering the Killing World, they had been enforcers for a ruthless loan shark—a gang of violent debt collectors. They had been involved in extortion, beatings, and even assaulting an elderly woman so brutally that she ended up hospitalized.

Now, in this lawless world, they had no restraints.

Jack clenched the hilt of his Tang Sword tighter.

"Scum like you… the world is better off without."

Qiu Kuang sneered as he raised his hand, a fireball forming in his palm.

He had awakened the C-rank talent 'Fire Control', making him the most dangerous of the group.

"Let's end this," Qiu Kuang muttered, hurling the fireball at Jack.

Jack Strikes First!

Whoosh!

Jack's figure blurred as he sidestepped the fireball with ease, leaving a trail of dust where he had stood.

"Too slow."

Before the flames could even dissipate, Jack was already closing the distance between himself and Liu Youliang—the loudmouthed tattooed man.

Swish!

A flash of cold steel gleamed under the dim light.

Jack's blade sliced cleanly through Liu Youliang's throat!

> -260! (Critical Weak Point Damage!)

For a brief second, Liu Youliang's eyes widened in shock.

Then—his head detached from his shoulders, blood spraying like a fountain.

He was dead before he could even scream.

The remaining three froze in horror.

"W-What…?"

"He killed Liu Youliang in one hit?!"

"He can kill us just as easily! Run!"

The two melee fighters didn't hesitate.

They turned and sprinted for their lives, abandoning Qiu Kuang.

But Jack was faster.

Swish!

He caught up to the first runner in an instant, his blade slicing through the man's spine.

> -224! (Weak Point Damage!)

Before the second one could take another step—

Swish!

Jack's Tang Sword found its mark again, slashing cleanly through the neck.

> -112!

-64! (Lethal Damage!)

Two more corpses hit the ground.

Only Qiu Kuang remained.

The tables had turned.

Just seconds ago, he and his men had been laughing, planning how to loot Jack's corpse.

Now, he was the last one standing.

His face turned pale.

"This… This isn't possible…!"

His hands trembled as he tried to summon another fireball—

But Jack was already upon him.

A cold voice whispered in his ear.

"Goodbye."

Swish!

Jack's blade silenced him forever.

> "Hint: You have killed 'Liu Youliang' (ID: CS4040). As this was a counterattack, the opponent has dropped all items!"

"Hint: You have killed 'Qiu Kuang' (ID: DJ1080). As this was a counterattack, the opponent has dropped all items!"

The scumbag quartet was wiped out.

Jack let out a slow breath, steadying his hands.

The Weight of Killing

Killing monsters was one thing.

But killing people…?

Even if they were murderous scum, it still left a strange weight in his chest.

He took a deep breath.

"They would have killed me without hesitation. This was survival."

Slowly, Jack gathered their loot.

The spoils included:

106 Energy Coins

Two Whiteboard-Grade Equipment Pieces

One Special Item…

Jack's eyes narrowed as he picked up a small card, radiating a faint glow.

> "Item: Talent Card (C-Rank) – Fire Control"

Type: One-time consumable (Non-tradable)

Requirements: None

Effect: Upon use, grants the 'Fire Control' talent as a permanent skill."

Source: Talent Cards have a chance to drop when players kill each other."

Jack's grip on the card tightened.

"So… Killing people doesn't just drop their gear—it can even steal their talents?"

A dangerous realization settled in.

The Killing World was even more ruthless than he had imagined.

This wasn't just about survival.

It was about who could kill, and who would be killed.

Jack's expression darkened.

"If people find out I have an SSS-rank talent… there will be endless assassins coming after me."

"I must keep a low profile. Until I'm truly invincible, I must stay in the shadows."

Taking a final breath, he crushed the Talent Card.

A rush of heat surged through his veins.

> "New Skill Acquired: Fire Control (C-Rank)"

A small flame flickered in Jack's palm.

A new weapon had been added to his arsenal.

And in this world… every weapon counted.

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End of Chapter 11

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