《Battle Royale: Awakening with God-grade Skill》 Chapter 1: Awakening Axel¡¯s eyes snapped open. His head throbbed slightly. "Where¡­ is this?" Scanning his surroundings, he found himself trapped inside a completely sealed room. The walls¡ªsolid iron and reinforced concrete¡ªformed an unyielding box of about twenty square meters. At the center of one wall stood a metal door, shut tight. The only opening was a narrow slot, likely used for passing in food, currently locked. "I¡¯m¡­ locked up?" "No way." "Did I get imprisoned just for gaming too much?" Axel massaged his temples, trying to recall what had happened. The last thing he remembered was sitting in an internet caf¨¦, playing a battle royale survival game¡ªPUBG. Then, out of nowhere, everything blacked out. The next moment, he woke up here. Just then¡ª Click. The food slot on the metal door slid open. A tray of food was pushed inside. Through the gap, Axel caught a glimpse of a delicate, slender hand¡ªlong fingers, smooth skin. A woman¡¯s hand. His gaze shifted to the food tray. White rice, chicken, vegetables¡ªit was a surprisingly hearty meal. "...Is it poisoned?" He had no intention of eating it yet. The situation was still too unclear. "Hurry up and eat." A cold, crisp voice drifted in from beyond the door. "You have five minutes." The voice was clear and pleasant. She was probably beautiful. But Axel frowned. Where the hell am I? They¡¯re even timing my meals? After some thought, he lifted the tray¡ªthen dumped everything into the toilet. For now, he couldn¡¯t let them see anything unusual. But eating unknown food in this situation? Not happening. Even the toilet was made of concrete. "Damn, that¡¯s hardcore." Axel muttered under his breath.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. But as he glanced back at the now-empty tray¡ªhis breath caught. There, on the metallic surface, was an engraving: Lucton Mental Asylum. "...What the hell?" "I''m locked in a mental hospital?" His face went blank. Seriously? I just played some PUBG, and now I¡¯m in a psych ward? Why? Did I¡­ get isekai¡¯d? Axel checked his body. Same face. Same physique. So it wasn¡¯t a full body swap. Either he had crossed into a parallel world, or he had taken over someone else¡¯s life. Either way¡ªthis was completely messed up. And to make things worse¡ª From outside, voices drifted in. A deep male voice: "So this is the most dangerous mental patient in history?" The cold female voice replied, "Yes. Axel." The man let out a scoffing laugh. "The one who calls himself the strongest human?" The woman¡¯s voice remained impassive. "If you underestimate his words, you¡¯ll regret it."
Axel listened in silence. And the more he heard, the more his heart sank. He was starting to piece things together. For some reason¡ªhe had been labeled as the most dangerous mental patient in history. He had no memory of what he had supposedly done. But apparently, he had once claimed to be the strongest human alive¡ªsome kind of ultimate genius, with terrifying abilities beyond comprehension. Even the five-minute meal time limit¡ª Wasn''t because they were strict. It was because they didn¡¯t want him holding onto the tray. In case he used it to escape. "...Seriously?" "They won¡¯t even let me keep a damn tray?" "How terrified of me are these people?" Axel was dumbfounded. But the problem was¡ª He had no actual special skills. No super strength. No crazy powers. So how the hell was he supposed to escape? His mind raced. Was he really doomed to rot in this place forever? Then¡ª Ding! A cold, robotic voice rang in his mind. "Do you want to participate in the Survival Game?" "Yes / No" "Once you choose to participate, you will be transported into a 100-player survival game." "If you win, you will earn Survival Points!" [Survival Points: Can be used to enhance genes, extend lifespan, unlock abilities and game items, etc.] (Note 1: If you die in the game, you will lose lifespan and be transported back.) (Note 2: The first match has no penalties.) Axel¡¯s heartbeat quickened. A survival game? It sounded a lot like PUBG. And the rewards¡­ Winning grants Survival Points that can enhance genes? That was it. This was his chance to escape. As long as he could strengthen his body¡ªbreaking out of this asylum wouldn¡¯t be impossible. Not to mention, the system also mentioned unlocking abilities and game items. Axel''s mind raced. But then, he frowned. This survival game¡­ It wasn¡¯t just about playing. Winning against 99 other players wouldn¡¯t be easy. And if he died in the game¡ªhis real lifespan would decrease. Joining was an opportunity. But it was also incredibly dangerous. Just then¡ª Ding! "All-Talent System Activated!" Axel¡¯s eyes lit up. An all-talent system? Was this¡­ his cheat code? Finally. A hack of his own. "Holy shit. System, what can you do?" Axel asked immediately. The mechanical voice responded, "Welcome, host. This system can unlock all talents in the Survival Game." "Normal players begin with only an F-rank talent." "You, however, can directly unlock an SSS-rank talent." Axel¡¯s pulse quickened. So this survival game wasn¡¯t just like PUBG. It had a talent system. And unlike others, who had to start from the bottom¡ª He was getting the best talent from the start. He quickly asked, "Can I use these talents in the real world?" The system responded: "Not immediately. However, by spending Survival Points, you can permanently unlock talents, abilities, and equipment for use in the real world." So that was how it worked. The system wouldn¡¯t directly make him overpowered. But inside the Survival Game, it would be like playing with hacks¡ªgiving him an edge to farm Survival Points, which could then be converted into real-life power. A way to truly become stronger. Which meant¡ªhis chance to escape this asylum was real. Axel exhaled. He had a plan now. But suddenly aquestion crossed his mind. He asked, "Who are the other players in this Survival Game?" Chapter 2: SSS-Grade Talent – Eternal Invisibility The mechanical voice echoed in Axel¡¯s mind: "At present, your planet has just been introduced to the ¡®Survival Game.¡¯ A three-day preliminary assessment period has begun." "A total of 10,000 participants have been randomly selected from around the world for this assessment." "After three days, the entire population of the planet will be eligible to enter the game." Axel nodded slightly. So, he was essentially a beta tester, getting a head start before the rest of the world joined in. Not bad. An opportunity like this? He definitely wasn¡¯t going to waste it. But Axel didn¡¯t immediately enter the game. He waited for two minutes, then carefully placed the empty food tray back by the door. Through the small slot, the same pale, delicate hand reached in to retrieve it. Only when the tray was gone did he finally exhale in relief. If this game teleports me somewhere, I can''t let them notice anything unusual. Only after ensuring everything appeared normal did he finally select: [ENTER SURVIVAL GAME] His vision went dark. A second later, a strange force seemed to pull at his entire body. The solid concrete beneath his feet shifted¡ªtransformed. When Axel opened his eyes again¡ª He was no longer in the sealed asylum room. Instead, a vast, dimly lit landscape stretched out before him. He scanned his body and surroundings. His appearance remained unchanged¡ªjust a simple t-shirt and shorts. The ground beneath him was rough, littered with stones and overgrown weeds. The air was thick with tension, the distant scenery blurred in the darkness. To his left, an abandoned ruin loomed¡ªan ancient western-style structure with a collapsed dome and a chaotic, overgrown garden. Aside from himself, the area seemed completely empty. Then, the system¡¯s notification appeared: [Welcome to the Survival Game!] [Ding! Your Billion-Talent System has been activated!] [Congratulations! You have drawn the SSS-Grade Talent: ¡®Eternal Invisibility¡¯¡ªas long as you do not initiate an attack, you will remain permanently invisible.] (Note 1: If you attack, you will become visible, but invisibility will reactivate after 2 seconds.) Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more.(Note 2: This talent is only active within the game. To unlock it in reality, you must spend Survival Points!) Axel¡¯s heart pounded. Permanent invisibility?! No wonder it was an SSS-grade talent! Even though he didn¡¯t fully understand the game¡¯s mechanics yet, this talent alone was absurdly overpowered. Think about it¡ªif he had this ability in a regular battle royale game like PUBG, wouldn¡¯t he basically be unkillable? This was practically a game-breaking hack! Axel activated his ability. Two seconds later, he looked down¡ª And his body had completely vanished. Even he couldn¡¯t see himself. "¡­Holy shit. It actually worked." Just then¡ª Another system prompt appeared: [Game Objective: 100 Players (50 Teams of Two)!] [You have been paired with a teammate.] [Loot the map, hunt wild creatures, and obtain equipment and skills (only valid within this game round). Your team must survive until the end to win.] [For every enemy player you kill, you gain +5 to all attributes (only valid within the game).] [Players who die will drop all their equipment.] [Players who die will lose between 1 to 36 months of their real-life lifespan (the earlier they die, the more lifespan they lose).] [At the end of the game, Survival Points will be awarded based on performance.] (Note: Since this is your first game, death penalties are waived!) Axel smirked. So, if someone died too soon, they could lose up to three years of their lifespan? That¡¯s brutal. If someone kept dying repeatedly, their lifespan might just run out completely. But for Axel¡ª This penalty was completely irrelevant. Because in this game? He was literally invisible. Who the hell could kill him? Aside from that¡ª There were other important details: Loot the map. Hunt creatures. Gather gear and skills. This was a battle royale game¡ªbut with survival RPG mechanics. Just like PUBG, but with monsters and skills. "Map," Axel murmured. Immediately, a holographic minimap appeared in his mind. It was a square battlefield, roughly 1000m x 1000m. He was positioned in the bottom-right corner. Beyond the edges of the map, a black zone was marked [Restricted Area]. Most likely, this was just like the "Blue Zone" in PUBG¡ª A shrinking boundary that forced players into a smaller area over time. A five-minute countdown had already begun. After five minutes, the Restricted Area would begin closing in, reducing the playable space. "Status," Axel murmured. A stat panel appeared before him: (Note: Average human stats are around 10.) Axel blinked. "Wait¡­ I''m actually stronger than average?" Axel¡¯s base stats were noticeably higher than an average human¡¯s by 2 to 4 points. "So this is what it means to be the ¡®most dangerous mental patient in history¡¯ huh¡­" He shook his head with a wry smile. But something else caught his attention¡ª This Survival Game had one major difference from traditional battle royale games like PUBG. It rewarded kills with attribute increases! Every time he killed another player, all of his attributes would permanently increase by +5 (only within the game). There was no doubt¡ª The more people you killed, the stronger you became. Simply hiding wouldn¡¯t work. If someone stayed passive and avoided fights, by the time the game reached its final stages, they would be completely outclassed by players who had stacked massive stat bonuses. "And at the end of the game, Survival Points are awarded based on performance." "If I just camp and hide, my score will probably be garbage." Axel quickly analyzed the game mechanics and understood the most important rule¡ª To win, you had to hunt. Just then, Axel noticed movement to his left. Not far away, beside the collapsed ruins, a slender female figure stood motionless. According to the system¡¯s prompts, this girl was his teammate for this match. A 2-player team, 100 players total. "Interesting." Axel¡¯s gaze flicked to the minimap. In the bottom-right corner, alongside his five-pointed star icon, there was one more player marker inside a small circle. "That must be her location." His eyes narrowed. If he could see her location on the map, then she could also see his. "Which means¡­ my invisibility is useless against her." Axel quickly came to a decision. He needed to kill his teammate first. Not just to eliminate a potential threat, but to test the game¡¯s rules¡ª Would killing a teammate also grant him the +5 attribute bonus? There was only one way to find out. Maintaining his invisible state, Axel silently crept toward the girl. Chapter 3: Friendly fire! Axel quickly closed the distance to the girl. But he didn¡¯t attack immediately. Instead, he remained invisible and quietly stepped into the ruins. His female teammate seemed focused on analyzing the game¡¯s rules, her curious, clear eyes scanning the surroundings. She had an elegant and pure appearance, her long ponytail swaying slightly as she moved. She wore a white cartoon-print T-shirt and tight-fitting jeans, which accentuated her slender legs. Axel didn¡¯t care. "First, I need to find some gear." Remaining in stealth mode, he crept deeper into the ancient ruins. Soon, he spotted several items laid out on a large stone. He moved in swiftly. [Bronze Dagger (F-Rank)]: Attack +15, Durability 240/240 [Bronze Wrist Guard (F-Rank)]: Arm Defense +10, Durability 70/70 [Repair Patch]: Restores 120 durability of an item [Cheese]: Restores 50% HP He looted everything. "Melee weapons, huh?" Axel examined the bronze dagger, its blade gleaming under the dim light. He had expected guns like in PUBG, but¡ª [System Notice: As the Survival Game¡¯s difficulty increases, you will encounter a variety of different maps. Weapons, skills, and equipment will vary based on the setting. Please be aware.] "So, there are other maps where guns exist? And even stronger weapons?" Most importantly¡ª Any equipment earned could be brought into reality with Survival Points! "That¡¯s insane." Axel¡¯s excitement grew. But for this match, it seemed only cold weapons were available. "Not a problem. Since I¡¯m permanently invisible, all weapons are the same." A smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. He equipped the bronze dagger. "Every point in Strength adds 1 Attack. With this dagger, my total Attack power is now 27."Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator. Axel checked his stats: "That means my teammate has around 100 HP." "She has no armor, while I have 27 Attack. If I land four clean hits, she¡¯s dead." "But what if the game has weak points, like headshots?" Axel calmly analyzed the mechanics. Within seconds, he silently exited the ruins, dagger in hand. Still invisible, he snuck up behind the girl. And then¡ª He struck. [Critical Hit! You have struck a weak point, dealing 81 damage!] [You have killed Player #00498!] [You have gained +5 to all attributes (valid until the game ends).] Axel blinked. He hadn¡¯t expected to one-shot his teammate. "Her HP was way lower than I thought." Seemed like headshots in this game dealt triple damage. And¡ª Killing teammates still granted attribute bonuses. However¡ª "Killing a teammate might lower my final score and reduce my rewards." "Doesn¡¯t matter." Axel shook his head. He felt no remorse for eliminating his teammate. This was just the first match, and teammates didn¡¯t suffer penalties for dying here. More importantly¡ª His permanent invisibility was useless if his teammate could see his location. To Axel, this girl was a liability¡ªor worse, a threat. So, he had to eliminate her immediately. Besides, this was a perfect test to understand the game¡¯s mechanics. The real objective right now wasn¡¯t winning¡ª It was learning the game¡¯s rules. And with permanent invisibility, as long as he stayed careful¡ª He was practically invincible. His female teammate¡¯s body vanished, leaving behind a wooden loot crate. Axel didn¡¯t even bother checking it. "She spawned and stood still the whole time¡ªthere¡¯s no way she looted anything." Two seconds later¡ª His invisibility automatically reactivated. He opened the player count panel. [Players Remaining: 96] "Four players already dead? Looks like this game is brutal." Axel didn¡¯t waste time thinking about it. Still invisible, he continued searching the ruins for more loot. Meanwhile, in the Real World ¨C Blue Planet, inside a cozy apartment bedroom¡ª A young girl with a ponytail suddenly materialized on her bed, gasping for air. Her name was Tessa Song, a college freshman and one of the 10,000 beta testers of the Survival Game. Her chest heaved as she processed what had just happened. "I¡­ I became a loot crate?" "And¡­ my own teammate killed me?!" "That bastard!!" Tessa clenched her fists, feeling furious. "At least the first match has no death penalties¡­" She exhaled, still frustrated. The game was unlike anything she had ever played. It was similar to PUBG, but the rewards and risks were on another level. "What kind of psychotic teammate kills their partner at the start?!" "Next time, I¡¯m killing my teammate first!" Tessa gritted her teeth. By instinct, she reached out to rejoin the game. But then¡ª [WARNING: This is your second match. If you die, you will lose lifespan based on your time of death.] [Do you still wish to enter?] [YES / NO] Tessa froze. Her excitement instantly faded. "Right¡­ this isn¡¯t just a normal game¡­" If she died again, she¡¯d actually lose lifespan. "And I don¡¯t even know the game mechanics yet. If I jump in blind, I might just die immediately again!" After a moment of hesitation, she made a decision¡ª She would search online for information first. But when she scoured the internet¡ª She found nothing. No news. No forums. No discussions. Nothing about the Survival Game existed online. In the end¡ª She clenched her fists. "Screw it." "If I can earn Survival Points, I can recover lost lifespan. Even if I lose now, I can make up for it later." "I can¡¯t afford to hesitate forever." "And next time¡ªI¡¯m killing my teammate first." Finally, she made her choice. Meanwhile, Axel had already forgotten about his dead teammate. Still invisible, he continued searching the ruins. He needed more loot. Chapter 4: Farming Axel rummaged through the ruins and found a few more useful items: [Bronze Helmet (F-Rank)]: Head Defense +7, Durability 130/130 [Repair Patch]: Restores 120 durability of an item [Milk]: Restores 30% HP [Rapid Stab (F-Rank Skill Book)]: Stab a target three times with a weapon, each hit dealing 110% damage. Cooldown: 15 seconds. (Dagger-class only.) A skill book! Without hesitation, Axel learned it immediately. A system prompt appeared, showing that he had four skill slots¡ª Similar to MOBA games he had played before. "Three small skills and one ultimate, maybe?" Axel chuckled to himself. With the ruins fully looted, he left and entered the dense forest nearby. Despite his permanent invisibility, Axel still moved cautiously, making sure to avoid any unnecessary noise. Before long, he spotted three wild hounds resting under the thick foliage. [Large Hunting Hound (E-Rank)]: 250 HP [Small Hunting Hound (F-Rank)]: 78 HP [Small Hunting Hound (F-Rank)]: 78 HP Axel smirked. "Three wolves? More like three free kills." Currently, he was fully equipped¡ªa bronze helmet, bronze wrist guards, and most importantly, he had just learned a new skill. He stepped forward silently. The large hunting hound lay still, completely unaware of the hidden predator approaching it. "Time to test my skill."If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. "Rapid Stab!" Axel¡¯s dagger lashed out three times in succession, aiming directly for the hound¡¯s skull. [Critical Hit! You struck a weak point, dealing 96 damage!] [Critical Hit! You struck a weak point, dealing 96 damage!] [Critical Hit! You struck a weak point, dealing 96 damage!] In one swift combo, the large hunting hound was dead! However, attacking immediately canceled his invisibility¡ª The two smaller hounds reacted instantly, their sharp fangs bared as they lunged at him! Axel instinctively raised his arm, blocking with his bronze wrist guard. [You have been bitten by a hunting hound. HP -9. Wrist guard durability -10.] [You have been bitten by a small hound. HP -13. Wrist guard durability -10.] He barely felt anything. "Seems like pain is dulled in this game. That¡¯s good to know." Without hesitation, he stabbed the first small hound. [Critical Hit! You struck a weak point, dealing 91 damage!] It collapsed instantly. His movements felt fluid, sharper than usual¡ª A clear effect of the +5 all-attribute bonus he had gained from killing his teammate earlier. The last remaining hound lunged again¡ª Axel effortlessly sidestepped and delivered a precise stab. [Critical Hit! You struck a weak point, dealing 91 damage!] All three hounds¡ªdead. At that moment¡ª A treasure chest materialized where the monsters had fallen. [Treasure Chest (E-Rank)]: Open it to receive an E-Rank reward! Axel¡¯s eyes lit up. "Finally, something better than F-rank trash!" In battle royale games, F-rank gear was basically level 1 armor¡ªweak. But E-rank? That was like level 2 gear¡ªa significant upgrade. He opened the chest. [Choose one item:] [Silver Longsword (E-Rank)]: Attack +35, Durability 360/360 [Silver Armor (E-Rank)]: Full-body Defense +30, Durability 300/300 [Sprint (E-Rank Skill Book)]: Dash 10 meters in a straight line. Cooldown: 8 seconds. "Only one choice?" Axel clicked his tongue. "Stingy system." The longsword and armor were tempting, but he quickly decided¡ª He took the Sprint skill book. Why? Skills were rarer than equipment. Weapons and armor could be looted off dead players, but skills couldn¡¯t be taken¡ªonce learned, they were permanent. [You have learned Sprint (E-Rank).] Satisfied, Axel tested it out¡ª A quick burst forward, covering 10 meters instantly¡ª Without breaking stealth. "Nice. This is great for positioning and escaping."
Axel left the forest and entered a small farmstead¡ª Two small two-story buildings stood silently under the night sky. Scanning the area, he saw no signs of movement. "Might as well loot it." He picked one of the houses, opened the door, stepped in, and shut it behind him. Inside¡ª In one of the rooms, a pile of hay concealed several valuable items. [Silver Greatsword (E-Rank)]: Attack +36, Durability 320/320 [Bronze Armor (F-Rank)]: Full-body Defense +10, Durability 140/140 [Heavy Strike (E-Rank Skill Book)]: Swing a heavy weapon, dealing 100% damage in a 4-meter area and stunning enemies for 2 seconds. Cooldown: 12 seconds. (Heavy weapons only.) Another skill book! Axel grinned. "Noice. This game keeps getting better." Chapter 5: Double Kill Axel now wielded a Silver grade Greatsword, a massive one-meter-long weapon, far superior to his previous bronze grade dagger. His attack power instantly skyrocketed to 65 points. Plus, he equipped a Bronze Armor Set, covering his entire body except for his head. This provided full-body protection, far better than just the bronze wrist guards. Lastly, he learned the skill book: [Heavy Strike] ¨C (E-Rank Skill) "This skill is limited to long weapons, meaning daggers won¡¯t work." "But my Silver Greatsword is perfect for it." This meant his previous "Rapid Stab" skill was now useless since it only applied to short weapons. However, Axel didn''t replace it just yet¡ªhe still had unused skill slots, and he might find a better dagger later. With his upgrades complete, he prepared to loot the other rooms. But suddenly¡ª He heard footsteps approaching from outside. "Someone¡¯s coming?" Axel froze, ensuring he made no noise. Two male voices drifted into the house, drawing closer. "This place looks like it has loot. Let¡¯s check it out." "Be careful. Someone might be inside." "Relax, I have the [Enhanced Hearing] talent. I don¡¯t hear anything¡ªshould be safe." Two men. Axel remained completely still. Thanks to his permanent invisibility, he had the ultimate advantage. Then¡ª The front door creaked open. Axel almost attacked immediately, but held back¡ªThe tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Because no one entered. Then¡ª A sudden noise behind him! Someone jumped through the window! Axel turned his head slightly¡ª A man wearing a Bronze Helmet and wielding a Bronze Longsword landed inside. His expression was confident, but as he scanned the room¡ª His face froze. "¡­I swear I heard something¡­ Where is he?" At the same time, his teammate entered through the front door. Both men now stood inside the room, clearly confused. Axel smirked internally. These guys were sly. They knew someone was inside, but pretended not to, casually chatting to lure out their target. One entered through the door, drawing attention. The other snuck in through the window, planning a surprise attack. Smart. "Too bad I have permanent invisibility." Axel let out a silent breath. If he had attacked too soon, he would have become visible and walked into their trap. Clearly¡ªthis game required intelligence. Pure combat skill wasn¡¯t enough. But now? They were the ones walking into his trap. The two men searched the room but found nothing. Eventually, they met up in the center, preparing to leave. That was when¡ª Axel struck. [HEAVY STRIKE!] The Silver Greatsword swung in a wide arc, slamming into both enemies¡¯ backs. The gleaming blade struck their heads, triggering the system notifications¡ª -44! -45! [Stunned for 2 seconds!] Both players froze in place, unable to react. "Helmets reduce headshot damage. Makes sense." "But their HP isn¡¯t high. Two more hits should do it." Axel followed up immediately¡ª -46! -44! His greatsword sliced through them both, dealing simultaneous damage to each target. Before their stun wore off, he struck one final time¡ª [You have killed Player #00412!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] [You have killed Player #00411!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] Double kill! The system notifications filled his screen. Axel felt a surge of power. "With permanent invisibility and a stun ambush, how can anyone stop me?" His total attribute bonus had jumped by 10 points! He opened his status panel: Compared to when he first entered the game, his stats had more than doubled! "I¡¯m officially broken now." His HP had reached 280 points. His attack power was now 63. Not to mention¡ªhis movement and attack speed had also increased. Axel scanned the area. No signs of anyone else. He felt safe enough to loot the bodies. But¡ª They barely had anything. [Repair Patch]: Restores item durability. [Milk]: Restores 30% HP. "Pathetic." Axel sighed. Clearly, these guys had just started looting, so they didn¡¯t have much yet. Still, he took the Repair Patch and two Milk bottles. "I lost 20 HP fighting those wild hounds earlier." One Milk would restore 30% HP (54 points)¡ª More than he needed right now. But¡ª He was curious about how health regeneration worked in this game. So, he drank a bottle of Milk to test it. [HP regenerates over time: +5% per second for 6 seconds.] "Interesting. So healing isn¡¯t instant." He wondered¡ª Would Cheese restore HP instantly? For now, he held back on using it¡ªhis HP was still full anyway. "Better to save it for when I really need it." With his kills secured and loot collected, Axel moved to explore the other rooms. As he ascended to the second floor, he pushed open a door¡ª And his eyes gleamed. Inside¡ª Another E-Rank Silver grade Weapon lay waiting for him. Chapter 6: Windwalk [Silver Helmet (E-Rank)]: Head Defense +15, Durability 260/260 [Silver Boots (E-Rank)]: Movement Speed +12 Axel stepped out of the farmstead, his appearance now gleaming with silver armor. His old bronze helmet was discarded, replaced by the superior Silver Helmet with higher defense. More importantly¡ªhe now had Silver Boots, increasing his movement speed. His base agility was already 14 points, translating to about 8¨C9 meters per second. After killing three players, his agility increased to 29 points. Now, with the Silver Boots, his movement speed jumped to 41 points! At full speed, Axel could now run at 24 meters per second¡ª Equivalent to 84 km/h. "I''m basically a damn race car." A thought crossed his mind. "I was wondering why this game doesn¡¯t have mounts¡­" "Turns out, movement speed increases exponentially. Who needs mounts when you can run like the wind?" With high agility and good boots, movement speed multiplied. Transportation items weren¡¯t even necessary.
As Axel left the farm, the five-minute countdown expired, signaling the beginning of the zone restriction. The safe zone shrank, forcing players toward the center of the map. With his speed, getting there was no issue. [Remaining Players: 69] Axel checked the stats. Over 30 players had died in just five minutes.The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation. This game was ruthless.
Soon, he reached the new safe zone. At the foot of a hill, a black panther prowled¡ª Surrounded by two players, a man and a woman, engaging it in battle. [Black Panther (D-Rank)]: HP 550 A D-Rank wild monster. Which meant¡ªa D-Rank treasure chest would drop. Axel¡¯s interest piqued. Observing the two experienced players, he noted their competent movements. Nearby, two smaller black panther corpses lay on the ground. "Looks like they already killed the weaker ones. Perfect." It was time to take advantage of the situation.
Remaining invisible, Axel silently approached the battlefield. He waited¡ª And struck at the perfect moment. The female player dodged a panther attack¡ª Axel suddenly materialized behind her, his silver greatsword flashing in the air! [HEAVY STRIKE!] A devastating horizontal slash cut deep into her waist! Her eyes widened in shock. A completely unexpected ambush. -54! [Stunned for 2 seconds!] Axel deliberately avoided attacking her head¡ª She wore a Silver Helmet, meaning headshots wouldn¡¯t be as effective. Instead, he targeted her unprotected body. She only had bronze armor with 10 defense¡ªfar weaker than her helmet. And now¡ª She was stunned. Axel exploited the opening. Thanks to his boosted agility, his attack speed had doubled! At the start of the game, he could only swing once per second. Now, he attacked twice per second. In two seconds, he struck three times! -52! -53! -52! [You have killed Player #00425!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] The female player collapsed, defeated. Axel noted¡ªher HP was abnormally high. She had at least 150 HP, meaning she had killed multiple players before. Her last thoughts were pure confusion. "I was paying attention to my surroundings¡­ and still got ambushed?!" "Is he¡­ invisible?!" "And that attack speed¡ªwhat the hell?!" Unfortunately for her¡ª It no longer mattered.
Axel immediately retreated. At the same time¡ª The male player turned, furious. Seeing his teammate get killed, he roared¡ª Swinging his longsword from a distance! Oddly¡ªhis sword slash extended over 4 meters! [F-Rank Talent: Extended Sword Aura ¨C Increases sword attack range by 4 meters.] A decent talent¡ªbut one with flaws. Increasing attack range also reduced accuracy. Axel had zero intention of fighting him head-on. [SPRINT!] Axel dashed backward, moving 10 meters instantly. He ducked behind a massive tree, dodging the attack effortlessly. Meanwhile¡ª The Black Panther lunged at the male player, forcing him back into battle. Unable to chase, the player continued fighting the panther. At the same time¡ª Axel¡¯s invisibility reactivated.
Axel returned to the battlefield unseen. By the time he arrived¡ª The male player had finally slain the panther, causing a D-Rank Treasure Chest to drop. His eyes burned with excitement as he reached for the loot¡ª Axel appeared behind him. [HEAVY STRIKE!] A devastating blow landed on the man¡¯s back, stunning him for 2 seconds. "That Silver Armor he¡¯s wearing¡­ belongs to me." Axel grinned¡ª This time, he aimed directly for the head. Chapter 7: Poison Strike -57! -55! -56! Three precise slashes¡ªand the man''s HP dropped to zero. [You have killed Player #00429!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] Done. Axel lowered his greatsword. Two seconds later, his invisibility reactivated. He glanced around¡ªno one nearby. In just half a minute, he had eliminated two players. Permanent Invisibility. Absolute Domination. Combined with [Heavy Strike]¡¯s stun effect, Axel felt unstoppable. Now¡ªit was time for loot collection. First, the Treasure Chest. [D-Rank Treasure Chest]: Eliminating a wild beast grants a D-Rank reward! This time, Axel didn¡¯t hesitate. He opened it immediately. [Choose one item:] [Golden Helmet (D-Rank)]: Head Defense +25, Durability 600/600 [Poison Strike (D-Rank Skill)]: Applies poison with attacks, dealing 120% base damage instantly and an additional 100% poison damage per second for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 5 seconds. [Dragon¡¯s Roar (D-Rank Skill)]: Releases a roar in a 12-meter cone, stunning all enemies for 3 seconds. Cooldown: 8 seconds. "A proper D-Rank treasure chest." Axel thought for a moment¡ª Then, he chose: [Poison Strike] Why? Because his playstyle relied on stealth and ambush tactics. His [Permanent Invisibility] talent made him a hit-and-run predator. With [Poison Strike], he could first Approach unseen, then land a stun, inflict poison. After that, just vanish again and watch the enemy slowly die, completely helpless. A perfect assassination strategy. "Dragon¡¯s Roar is powerful too, but it overlaps with [Heavy Strike]¡¯s stun effect."If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. "Only 1 extra second and a longer range? Not worth it." Besides¡ª Other players might have Dragon¡¯s Roar. Axel noted this mentally¡ªhe had to stay cautious. Skill Loadout Check: [Rapid Stab] (F-Rank) [Sprint] (E-Rank) [Heavy Strike] (E-Rank) [Poison Strike] (D-Rank) "Soon, I¡¯ll replace [Rapid Stab] once I find something stronger." With his new ability secured, Axel moved on to gear upgrades. ¡°That Silver Armor is mine.¡± He looted the fallen enemy¡¯s Silver Armor and equipped it immediately. [Silver Armor (E-Rank)]: Full-Body Defense +30, Durability 206/300 "Durability isn¡¯t great¡­ but I have something for that." [Repair Patch -1] [Silver Armor Durability +120!] Armor fully restored. With his upgraded defense and poison ability, Axel felt even more dominant. He was ready for the next fight. Two minutes later. The Restricted Zone continued to shrink. Fortunately, Axel was already inside the safe zone¡ªno need to rush. Instead, he roamed the battlefield, hunting. Along the way, he ambushed and killed¡ª The result? [Remaining Players: 47] Axel checked his stats again. Two words¡ª Pure comfort. Axel had eliminated eight targets, gaining +40 to all attributes! His movement speed, attack power, and durability had skyrocketed. Then, in the heart of the forest¡ª A massive beast appeared before him. [Titan Bear (D-Rank)]: HP 1300 "Perfect." The Titan Bear was a high-HP target, but luckily¡ª There were no smaller beasts around. Axel didn¡¯t attack immediately. There was no need to rush. The safe zone was nearby¡ªplayers would come here sooner or later. Instead, he crouched and waited. It didn¡¯t take long. Soon¡ª A tall, armored man arrived. Clad in golden armor, wielding a silver longsword, and sporting a golden helmet¡ª This man radiated power. "Damn." "This guy''s gear is stacked." Axel narrowed his eyes. Right now, he only had silver gear, but this guy had two pieces of golden equipment. A Golden Helmet and Golden Armor. It made sense. Killing D-Rank beasts dropped golden gear. Axel simply hadn''t encountered enough of them yet. But now? The perfect opportunity had arrived. "He¡¯s bringing me my equipment delivery." Axel remained patient, watching as the armored warrior scouted the area. The man was cautious, spending over a full minute circling the terrain. Axel stayed hidden, observing his every move. "His movement speed is around 20 meters per second." "His stats are lower than mine." "But his gear is excellent..." No rush. Because soon¡ªthis golden equipment would be his. The armored warrior finally moved in. Confident that no one was around, he charged at the Titan Bear. [Crescent Slash!] A powerful silver arc cleaved through the air, striking the Titan Bear¡¯s head. Instantly¡ª ROAAAAARRRR! The Titan Bear awakened, rising to its full height¡ª Over three meters tall. Then¡ª BOOM! Its massive paw smashed the ground, sending the armored warrior flying! The man had tried to dodge¡ª But he didn¡¯t expect the bear to slam the earth instead of attacking directly! Axel grinned. "Yeah, this guy isn¡¯t going to die that easily." The Titan Bear continued its onslaught, swinging its claws furiously. The warrior rolled aside, barely dodging another devastating swipe. For the next thirty seconds¡ª Axel calmly observed as the two clashed. The Titan Bear¡¯s HP was slowly dropping¡ª Already down by 1,000 points. "Alright. Time to move." Still invisible, Axel stealthily approached from behind. The warrior swung his sword again, landing another powerful strike¡ª But before he could recover his stance¡­ [HEAVY STRIKE!] Axel suddenly materialized, swinging his silver greatsword straight into the warrior¡¯s back! Chapter 8: The Golden Crossbow Axel''s blade fell, slamming into the golden helmet of his opponent. -63! [Stunned for 2 seconds!] Even with golden-tier armor, the helmet¡¯s defense was lower than the body armor¡¯s, making headshots more effective. Without hesitation¡ª [Poison Strike!] Axel immediately followed up with another attack, inflicting venom on his stunned target. -55! -37! -37! With a successful strike, Axel spun around and dashed into the forest. By the time the gold-armored warrior recovered, Axel had already vanished¡ª Invisible once again. The warrior stood still, his expression grim. "What the hell just happened?!" He had checked his surroundings. He had scouted the area carefully. And yet¡ªhe still got ambushed?! To make it worse¡ª His attacker didn¡¯t even fight properly! A single strike, then vanished. Within 2 seconds, he had been¡ªPoisoned, Stunned, and been attacked by the Titan Bear His HP had dropped below half. Luckily, he had supplies. [Cheese!] He quickly bit into the cheese, his body glowing with white light as his HP slowly recovered. At the same time¡ª He knew. "I can¡¯t fight the Titan Bear like this." With no choice, he lowered his sword and fled the battlefield. Unlucky for him¡ª Axel was already in pursuit. His agility was far superior. Even worse¡ª He had Sprint, allowing him to effortlessly close the gap. Just as the gold-armored warrior reached the forest¡¯s edge¡ª [HEAVY STRIKE!] A blade flashed. The warrior froze again, stunned for 2 more seconds.If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. -55! -37! -37! Another successful hit. Even with gold-tier armor, he couldn¡¯t withstand Axel¡¯s relentless attacks. Two back-to-back surprise assaults¡ª His HP was dangerously low. The moment his stun ended¡ª Axel had already vanished into the shadows. Hidden again. Waiting. Watching. The warrior panicked. Desperately¡ªhe activated his talent. [F-Rank Talent: Greased Lightning ¨C Increases movement speed by 20% for 60 seconds. Cooldown: 5 minutes.] With his speed buff, he finally broke out of the forest. His mind raced. "That assassin¡­ he shouldn¡¯t be able to keep up now." "There¡¯s no way he¡¯s faster than me." "I¡¯m safe now." Or so he thought. Unbeknownst to him¡ª Axel was already tailing him. With ease. The moment the warrior relaxed¡ª Axel struck again. [HEAVY STRIKE!] A final ambush. A final stun. -55! -37! -37! [You have killed Player #00448!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] After three consecutive ambushes¡ª The gold-armored warrior finally fell. Three consecutive stun attacks. One unfortunate victim. Axel¡¯s latest prey left behind nothing but a wooden loot crate. That poor guy¡ªhe probably never even understood what happened. From start to finish, he never saw Axel. Even when he tried to flee, his speed was inferior. Axel remained invisible and looted the fallen warrior¡¯s treasures. [Golden Armor (D-Rank)]: Full-body Defense +50! [Golden Helmet (D-Rank)]: Head Defense +25! With these equipped, Axel''s defense reached the highest level possible! Unless there were Airdrop Crates containing Platinum-tier (C-Rank) gear, this was the best armor available. Next, Axel turned his attention to the Titan Bear. Now that no one was left to contest him, he eliminated it with ease¡ª Earning himself another D-Rank Treasure Chest! Opening the chest, he was given three choices: [Golden Repeating Crossbow (D-Rank)]: A rapid-fire crossbow with +96 attack, firing up to 35 meters. Comes with 60 bolts (reusable). [Golden Armor (D-Rank)]: Full-body Defense +50, Durability 640/640. [Counter-Strike (D-Rank Skill)]: Blocks all melee damage and reflects double damage back to the attacker. Cooldown: 8 seconds. Axel barely glanced at the options before selecting the Golden Repeating Crossbow.It''s a rare ranged weapon. Paired with his Permanent Invisibility, he can attack stealthy without any notice. It deals high damage and Poison Strike can also be applied to bolts. "With this, I¡¯m literally unstoppable." Axel held the golden crossbow, knowing¡ª He had just broken the game. With long-range attacks, an insane movement speed, and the ability to disappear after every shot, he was now a phantom death machine. And next? It was time for mass slaughter. Before moving forward, Axel experimented with his new weapon¡ªFired a few bolts at trees to checked the aim accuracy and also to confirmed the reloading speed. Everything functioned perfectly. Satisfied, he activated invisibility and moved on. The Restricted Zone continued to contract, forcing players closer together. [Remaining Players: 39] The death count climbed rapidly. With the safe zone shrinking, the surviving players were now trapped together. Fights were inevitable. As Axel approached a ruined building, he noticed something unusual. A beam of light shone down from the sky, illuminating the center of the ruins. Slowly descending¡ª A Platinum Crate. [Platinum Supply Drop ¨C Contains C-Rank Equipment!] "An Airdrop!" Axel smirked. He positioned himself in the shadows, watching. And sure enough¡ª He wasn¡¯t the only one interested in the crate. Two other players were hiding nearby. A muscular man and a petite girl. "Cover me," the man ordered. "I''ll grab the chest." "Got it," the girl nodded, gripping a shortbow. Too bad for them. They had no idea¡ªAxel was standing right beside them. If he wasn¡¯t invisible, it would almost look like they were a team of three. Axel slowly raised the Golden Crossbow, aiming directly at the man¡¯s head. "The biggest weakness of ranged weapons is accuracy and ammo limitations." "But thanks to invisibility, I can fire at point-blank range." There was no way he could miss. The muscular man wore only a Silver Helmet¡ª15 defense at best. Point-blank execution. Axel pulled the trigger. Golden Crossbow + Poison Strike! -169! -138! -138! Instant kill. The man¡¯s HP plummeted to zero. Before he could even react, he collapsed into a loot crate. The girl gasped. "Who¡ª?!" She whirled around, searching frantically¡ª But there was no one there. Axel had already Sprint-dodged behind another wall. A ghost. An unseen executioner. The perfect assassin. Chapter 9: True Invincibility—Final Zone Approaches The girl had no idea where the attack had come from. But she knew one thing¡ªshe had to move. Panic flashed in her frantic eyes as she sprinted toward a corner of the ruins, desperate to hide. Unfortunately for her¡ª Axel was already there. Still invisible, he watched as the girl unknowingly ran straight toward him. "You¡¯ve got to be kidding me." She ducked into cover, crouching down right in front of him¡ª Completely unaware that her killer was standing just inches away. Axel sighed internally. He lifted his Golden Crossbow, aimed directly at her head¡ª [Poison Strike!] Thunk! One clean shot. [You have killed Player #00437!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] His attack power had increased again. His speed had become even faster. At this point, the phrase ¡°moves like the wind¡± didn¡¯t even do him justice anymore. He was beyond that. A phantom. A shadow of death. With 11 kills, Axel was one of the deadliest players in this match. And then¡ª A Platinum Supply Drop landed nearby. The most valuable loot in the game. Axel took his time, circling the ruined battlefield, watching the remaining teams fight for position. Every squad had their eyes on the treasure. But what they didn¡¯t know¡ª Was that Axel wasn¡¯t playing fair. Instead of fighting head-on¡­ He targeted the stragglers. The lone wolves. The wounded.Enjoying the story? Show your support by reading it on the official site. One by one¡ªhe took them out. A silent execution. A single bolt to the skull. -800 damage. Even Golden Helmets couldn¡¯t save them. No one could withstand his ambush attack. And every kill¡ª Made him stronger. Total Kill Count: 15 Players. Which meant¡ª +75 to all attributes. His base stats were now nearing 100 each. What is the meaning of True Invincible ? This is. This is absolute domination. This uncontested power. Axel was now unstoppable. At this moment¡ª Only three full squads remained. Each team stood frozen, watching the Platinum Crate descend. None of them dared to make the first move. And while they hesitated , Axel, still invisible, casually walked up to the Platinum Treasure Chest. In front of their nose, he opened the crate. [Platinum Helmet (C-Rank)]: Head Defense +40, Durability 960/960 [Platinum Armor (C-Rank)]: Full-Body Defense +80, Durability 1080/1080 [Focused Power (C-Rank Skill)]: Charge an attack to deal 200% critical damage. Cooldown: 5 seconds. Axel¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Wait¡­ I can take everything?¡± He had assumed he¡¯d have to pick just one. But no¡ªthe game let him loot it all. ¡°This game is amazing.¡± He didn¡¯t waste time celebrating. Because the othersix players around him had definitely noticed something strange. The remaining three teams stared in shock. They had all been waiting for the perfect moment to rush the Platinum Chest. And yet without anyone stepping forward, the lid suddenly opened by itself. ¡°¡­What the hell?¡± ¡°Who opened it?!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t see anyone!¡± For a brief second, the entire battlefield was frozen in confusion. While the others hesitated, Axel moved freely. Still completely invisible, he walked right up behind one of the players. Then¡ª [Focused Power!] [Poison Strike!] Thunk! A bolt flew straight into the player¡¯s skull. -389 (CRITICAL HIT!) -158! -158! [You have killed Player #00464!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] One instant kill. One silent execution. Axel was everywhere and nowhere. With each kill, he immediately Sprinted to a pre-selected escape point¡ª Out of sight. Two seconds later¡ª He vanished once again. No one could see him. No one could track him. "This place is haunted!" The remaining players were in full panic mode. One by one, they had watched their teammates drop dead¡ªwithout seeing a single enemy. Something wasn''t right. "We need to get out of here¡ªNOW!" But unfortunately for them¡­ Axel had other plans. Kill #17! Kill #18! Kill #20! Kill #21! Axel was going berserk. "This is too easy." It felt like playing a MOBA game, where he had gotten fed early, scaled out of control, and was now steamrolling the enemy base. At this point¡ªhe was inevitable. "Is this even fair?" All his attributes were now approaching 120 points each. His movement speed? 78 meters per second. His attack speed? 3.45 attacks per second. Of course¡ª Attack speed didn¡¯t matter for the Golden Crossbow. The reload rate was fixed. But for Axel, that didn¡¯t matter. Because¡ª Everyone died in one shot anyway. Somewhere else on the map¡ª Another player was thinking the exact same thing. "First match and I already won? I''m too damn strong!" A bald-headed young man, grinning from ear to ear. He had just secured his 11th kill. His in-game ID: "Bulb" A professional battle royale streamer, chosen as one of the 10,000 players to test the Survival Game. "The mechanics are a little different, but it¡¯s still just a battle royale game." "And I was already a god at those." Bulb had adapted quickly. Now, he was one of the last three standing. "Damn, if only I could stream this¡ªI''d have a million new fans by now." The Restricted Zone shrank once more. [Remaining Players: 3] The final battle was set. The last Safe Zone¡ªa small forested area. Bulb hid behind a tree, scanning the battlefield. He was waiting. Watching. Ready to ambush his final opponents. But what he didn¡¯t know¡­ Was that death had already arrived. Axel had found his next target. Bulb was hiding behind a tree, thinking he was safe. But Axel was already behind him. Standing just inches away. Invisible. Completely silent. The Golden Crossbow was raised. Aimed directly at Bulb¡¯s bald head. "Checkmate." Chapter 10: Chicken dinner! Thwip! Axel fired a golden bolt, aiming straight for Bulb¡¯s bald head. The instant the shot was released, Axel Sprinted away, disappearing behind a tree¡ªinvisible once more. His target had no idea where the attack had come from. But then¡ª Something unexpected happened. The golden bolt struck Bulb¡¯s neck¡ª But no damage numbers appeared. [F-Rank Talent: Bald Head! Once every 24 seconds, automatically negates a headshot or status effect!] Axel frowned. Of course, he couldn¡¯t see Bulb¡¯s talent. But the result was obvious¡ªhis attack had been nullified. "Huh. Interesting." "So, this guy gets a free pass every 24 seconds?" "Too bad for him¡ªhe¡¯s not immune forever." Two seconds later¡ª Axel¡¯s invisibility reactivated. And he moved in again. "Good thing this game isn¡¯t like PUBG." In Survival Game, players could control their movement speed precisely¡ª Allowing silent movement. For most players, this was useless. But for Axel¡ªit was crucial. With Permanent Invisibility, he could completely remove all sound, making him undetectable. And now? He was right behind Bulb. The bald-headed player had finally realized something was wrong. He yanked the golden bolt from his neck, his expression darkening. Someone was hunting him. Someone was playing with him. Yet, no matter how hard he looked¡ª There was nothing. Then¡­ he started crouching. Stand. Crouch. Stand. Crouch. A battle royale veteran¡¯s instinct. A habit from PUBG¡ªcrouching repeatedly to avoid headshots. At the same time, he kept spinning around, scanning the area. Trying to find his attacker.The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. "This guy¡­ he can¡¯t stay still, huh?" Axel smirked. Even though Bulb was moving erratically, it didn¡¯t matter. Axel was right behind him. And no amount of crouching would save him from what was about to happen. "Let¡¯s see how long you last now." Axel raised his crossbow. And pulled the trigger once more. Axel lined up his crossbow, aiming right at Bulb¡¯s bald head. But¡ª His target was constantly bobbing up and down. Crouch. Stand. Crouch. Stand. It was surprisingly effective. Even at point-blank range, it made hitting a headshot difficult. Axel narrowed his eyes. "This guy actually knows what he¡¯s doing." To make it this far into the final zone, he obviously had some skill. ¡°Hah¡­ This is actually getting annoying.¡± Meanwhile¡ª Bulb himself was growing frustrated. In his old FPS games, crouching like this was easy¡ªjust a simple keystroke. But in real life? It was exhausting. His legs burned, his knees ached, and he started feeling like a damn squat workout machine. "Damn it, who the hell is messing with me?!" ¡°Alright, enough of this.¡± Axel decided to change tactics. He switched to his Golden Greatsword. If headshots were too difficult, then¡ª Just go for the body. Axel silently walked behind Bulb¡ªcompletely undetected. [Heavy Strike!] Instead of aiming for the head, he slashed straight at the back. -123! (Stun: 2 seconds!) Bulb froze. His body locked up, completely immobilized. [Focused Power!] [Poison Strike!] Axel followed up with a devastating golden greatsword slash. -273 (CRITICAL HIT!) -122! -122! Bulb collapsed instantly. Before he could process what happened, his screen turned black. [You have killed Player #00444!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] [Remaining Players: 2!] His body vanished, leaving behind a wooden loot crate. As his consciousness faded, his mind was filled with confusion and rage. "What the hell just happened?!" "I didn¡¯t even see a single damn enemy!" "How was I stunned?! How did I die so fast?!" "I was stacked with god-tier gear, and I STILL couldn¡¯t win?!" "Is it because my number was 666? Was I cursed?!" Bulb raged internally as he was forcefully ejected from the game. His perfect loot¡ªwasted. His ambition¡ªshattered. And worst of all¡ªhe never even saw who killed him. "All that legendary gear¡­ wasted! Some damn coward got a free meal!" But no matter how hard he thought about it¡ª The answer never came. His first match ended before he could even fight back. And the culprit? Still nowhere to be seen. Meanwhile, Axel didn¡¯t Even bother looting. Why? Because at this point¡ªBulb¡¯s ¡°legendary¡± equipment was just mere garbage. He didn¡¯t need it. There was only one player left. The final opponent. Axel had already located him. And now¡ªhe moved in for the final hunt. Axel carefully approached his final enemy¡ª A middle-aged man, lurking nervously behind cover. His eyes darted around, scanning the area. "He looks paranoid." And for good reason¡ªhe hadn¡¯t seen anyone in the safe zone for a long time. Axel stepped within 3 meters of the man¡ª And suddenly, the guy bolted away, diving behind another tree. "Huh?" Axel moved closer again. Same reaction. As soon as Axel got within three meters, the guy flinched and ran. [F-Rank Talent: Sixth Sense! When an enemy is within 3 meters, heartbeat increases.] The man had no idea where Axel was. But his heart was warning him. Every time Axel got too close, his instincts screamed at him to move. Axel clicked his tongue. This was getting annoying. Axel stopped moving. The man stopped moving. Neither could see the other¡ª But both knew something was wrong. "This bastard¡­ he keeps running when I get close?" "Fine, let¡¯s see if he can dodge arrows." Axel drew his Golden Crossbow and took aim. Thwip! A golden bolt slammed into the man¡¯s back. -112! Axel Sprinted, changed position, and disappeared again. Another arrow flew from a different angle. -115! Then another. And another. "WHAT THE HELL?!" The middle-aged man was panicking. "IS THIS SOME KIND OF SHADOW CLONE JUTSU?!" He couldn¡¯t find his attacker. But no matter where he ran¡ª More arrows rained down from different directions. "This is impossible!" He desperately ate cheese, healing himself. But every single time¡ª An arrow interrupted his healing! Axel grinned. "This guy has a ridiculous amount of cheese." "Too bad for him¡ªI have more arrows." And finally¡ª With only 20 bolts left, the last man¡¯s HP hit zero. [You have killed Player #00471!] [+5 to all attributes (valid for this game only).] [CONGRATULATIONS! You are the last survivor!] [Please claim your Survival Points reward!] VICTORY. Axel finally won his first Survival Game. And honestly? "Damn, those last two guys actually made me work for it." He exhaled. "Alright, let¡¯s see what these ¡®Survival Points¡¯ can get me." Axel was ready to cash in. And this was just the beginning. Chapter 11: Survival Points, Exchange Rules At the very moment Axel claimed victory¡­ Meanwhile, in another survival game scene¡­ The innocent girl, Tessa Song, was cautiously scanning for wild beasts, looting supplies, and upgrading her gear. But just like before, Axel had already eliminated her in the beginning. However, this round was different¡ªTessa Song had killed her own teammate right at the start! Because of that, she immediately received a reward: +5 points to all attributes. [Ding! Congratulations! Your teammate has won the match!] [Since you contributed 5 attribute points to teammate ID 00 497, you have been awarded 1 survival accumulation point!] Hearing the system notification, Tessa Song¡¯s beautiful eyes widened in shock. ¡°That dark-hearted bastard won again?¡± ¡°He gave me back one survival point?¡± ¡°Is he mocking me or what?¡± ¡°And wait¡ªso my only purpose in this game is to donate him 5 points in all attributes? I call bullshit!¡± She was furious!
[Player ID 00 497 has won this match.] [Now calculating survival accumulation points!] Every player in the same match as Axel heard the system announcement. For example, the so-called "Lightbulb Overlord," who ranked third, received 26 survival points after final calculations. The middle-aged veteran who secured second place earned 32 survival points. And, without a doubt, Axel was the Grand winner!
[Survival Point Calculation:] [Total: 397 Survival Points!]
A total of 397 survival points were accumulated! Clearly, talent points were the most valuable reward. If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. However, the system also explained that survival points were the foundation. If a player didn¡¯t secure victory in the end, not only would they lose lifespan, but all other rewards would be drastically reduced. Just as the calculations were completed, Axel¡¯s vision went dark, and a weightless sensation washed over his entire body¡­ When Axel opened his eyes again, he was back in the same cold, concrete room as before¡ªalmost as if nothing had ever happened. However, he silently summoned the Survival Game control panel. In an instant, a long list of redeemable rewards appeared before him.
[Survival Points Exchange List!]
Axel frowned as he scanned the options. The gene enhancement rate was way too low. Even after winning the match and accumulating 397 survival points, he could only enhance his attributes by 8 points in total. Of course, 8 points was already a significant boost. But for other players? Most winners only earned a little over 100 survival points per match. That meant they could only enhance their attributes by 2 points! "Doesn''t that mean their growth will be ridiculously slow?" Axel shook his head, dismissing the thought. He had enough problems of his own¡ªother players were none of his concern. Axel moved on to the real highlight. The Real Prize: Equipment, Skills, and Talents! He carefully examined each option. Axel even suspected that C-rank Platinum Armor wouldn¡¯t be bulletproof in reality. Of course, if the game ever introduced firearms or Iron Man-style armor, withdrawing them would definitely be worth it. Next thing would be skill withdraw. "Withdrawing skills works just like withdraw equipment. Only the skills I''ve obtained in the game can be taken out." Skills could be extracted for either a one-day duration or permanently. Permanent extraction cost 100 times the survival points required for a one-day extraction. "For example, an F-rank skill costs 100 survival points for one day. But if I want it permanently, I''d need 10,000 points!" Axel couldn''t help but feel a little disappointed. So far, none of the skills he had acquired could help him escape from the mental hospital. [Sprint] was somewhat useful, but it wasn¡¯t teleportation. It couldn''t phase through walls or obstacles, which meant it wouldn¡¯t do him much good in his current situation. "Looks like I need to collect more useful skills in the future. Maybe I¡¯ll find one that can help me break out of here." He made a mental note. There was one more thing worth mentioning¡ªa limit on the number of skills a player could extract into the real world. This limit was tied to a player''s rank in the Survival Game. Curious, Axel asked the system for more details and quickly understood the ranking system. It was similar to MOBA games he had played before, with tiers like Bronze, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond. A player¡¯s rank increased naturally based on their achievements in the game. However, to level up to a new tier, they needed to win a ranked promotion match. "So equipment, skills, and even talents all have rank restrictions?" Axel quickly checked the limitations: Next, Axel checked the talent exchange section. This was the part that intrigued him the most! He was especially curious¡ªhow many survival points would it take to permanently extract the SSS-rank "Invisibility" talent into reality? Because if he could take that talent out¡­ escaping from this damn hospital would be as easy as breathing! Chapter 12: Insane Evolution
Axel had always set his heart on obtaining the permanent Invisibility talent. But when he glanced at the talent exchange list¡­ He was stunned. [You have unlocked the SSS-rank Talent: "Permanent Invisibility"! Extracting it into reality requires 2,560,000 survival points!] Over 2.5 million survival points! Bro... What ? Axel had just won a match and only earned 397 points. Did that mean he¡¯d have to win thousands of matches just to extract this talent? [Good day, Host! As your rank increases, you will earn significantly more survival points. Good luck!] The system chimed in with a timely reminder. Hearing that, Axel finally let out a sigh of relief. "So to extract a talent, I must first unlock it." "And once unlocked, extracting it costs 100 times the unlock cost!" Axel glanced at the unlock requirements:
  • Unlocking a random F-rank talent required 100 survival points. Extracting it permanently would cost 10,000 points.
  • Unlocking a random E-rank talent required 200 survival points. Extracting it permanently would cost 20,000 points.
  • Unlocking a random D-rank talent required 400 survival points. Extracting it permanently would cost 40,000 points.
The cost doubled with each level, following a clear pattern. If a talent was no longer needed, it could be reclaimed, but only if it had been actively unlocked by the player. Recovering a talent refunded 80% of the survival points spent on it. However, at the Bronze rank, everyone was limited to unlocking talents up to D-rank. Unlocking a random talent was a gamble¡ªthere was a high chance of getting something useless. Even if players ranked up, the highest available talents in the unlock list would only go up to A-rank. S-rank talents and above couldn¡¯t be unlocked manually at all! "That just proves how powerful my talent system is!" "Unlike others, I have every talent from F-rank to SSS-rank unlocked. Whenever I enter the game, I automatically draw high-tier talents!" "Lower-rank talents might be completely useless¡­" "But every SSS-rank talent is insanely strong! The only difference is how they¡¯re used." "Too bad I can¡¯t reclaim them¡­ Otherwise, I¡¯d just trade in useless talents, convert them into gene enhancements, and turn myself into a superhuman!" Axel felt a little regretful about this limitation. [Host, this system is much more than that! As your rank increases, more powerful talents will be unlocked for you¡ªincluding God-tier talents and beyond!] Hearing this, Axel¡¯s eyes lit up. This narrative has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. If you see it on Amazon, please report it. Now, this was interesting! That meant his system could also evolve. Right now, while other players were struggling with F-rank talents, he was already using SSS-rank talents. By the time they unlocked A-rank talents, he would have already moved past SSS-rank and reached God-tier talents¡ªor even stronger ones! This meant that he would always have an advantage in the Survival Game. Axel looked around. The concrete walls surrounding him formed a dark prison, trapping him inside. He started thinking carefully about the fastest way to escape. "There are two shortcuts." "First, search through the millions of unlocked talents and find one that can help me escape the mental hospital. Then, earn enough survival points to extract it!" "Second, find a useful skill in the game. If I come across a skill that can help me break out, I can extract it immediately." These two methods could be carried out at the same time. After all, everything revolved around accumulating survival points. If he couldn¡¯t find a suitable skill, he could just wait until he had enough points to extract a talent. But if he managed to obtain a useful skill midway, then he wouldn¡¯t need to extract a talent at all. He could just extract the skill for one day¡ªthat would be enough for him to escape. There was also a third shortcut¡ªgene enhancement. But¡­ Who knew how much he would need to enhance himself before he could break out of this mental hospital? A direct confrontation was far too risky. Too many things could go wrong. If he wanted a guaranteed escape, his best bet was still extracting a skill or a talent. "System, can you search for talents that could help me escape from this prison?" Axel asked in his mind. [Host, please explore on your own!] The system answered almost instantly. Axel couldn¡¯t help but curse. "What kind of garbage system doesn¡¯t even have a basic search function?!" But after thinking about it, it made sense. There were countless talents in the Survival Game. Even the system probably had no way of knowing which ones could actually help him escape from a locked space. As he scrolled through the list, something caught his eye. "Oh¡­ this talent isn¡¯t bad." He had just found a D-rank talent: Soul Swap! [D-Rank Talent: Soul Swap!] Allows the user to leave a mental imprint on an object. At any time, they can swap positions with that object! Axel immediately thought of the tray that the nurse had used earlier. "If I leave my mental imprint on the tray¡­" "Then, when she carries it out, I can quietly swap places with it!" Axel fell deep into thought. A plan was starting to take shape in his mind. Of course, there were many details to consider¡ªthis was only the beginning of an idea. "Extracting a D-rank talent requires 40,000 survival points." "If I keep winning matches, my survival points will accumulate quickly. I just need a few dozen wins to get there." "But for now¡­ I need to focus on earning points and searching for a useful skill in the game." Axel¡¯s thoughts were crystal clear. Without hesitation, he chose to enter the game once again! His 397 survival points remained untouched. Anyone else would have been busy exchanging them for extra lifespan or enhancing their genes... But for Axel, none of that mattered!
[Welcome to the Survival Game!] [Ding! System has detected that you have activated a God-Tier Talent!] [Congratulations! In this match, you have drawn the SSS-Rank Talent: "Insane Evolution!"] [Effect: Every 30 seconds, you can choose one piece of equipment or skill to enhance its attributes. (The same item or skill can evolve up to 12 times!)]
Axel¡¯s eyes lit up with excitement. SSS-Rank Talent¡ªInsane Evolution! As the name suggested, this ability allowed him to evolve any piece of equipment or skill, boosting its attributes and even granting special effects. And best of all? Each item could evolve up to 12 times! "With this talent, even the weakest F-rank equipment can surpass Platinum-tier gear!" "Looks like this match is all about upgrading my weapons and skills." Axel smirked to himself. Just as he lifted his gaze to examine his surroundings, he realized he had spawned in a ruined coliseum. He stood at the edge of the ancient battleground. Beyond the arena lay the remains of an ancient city, its architecture weathered by time. But before he could analyze further¡ª A cold, chilling voice came from behind him: "Player ID 00 497¡­ Are you my teammate?" The moment Axel heard that icy tone, his face darkened. Teammate? That voice¡­ Could it be¡­? The woman who had just delivered his food in the hospital?! If his guess was right, she was one of the main people assigned to watch over him. He hadn¡¯t expected her to be among the 10,000 test players of the Survival Game¡­ Not only that¡ª She had spawned in the same match as him. And now she is his teammate! This was bad. Really bad. Really really bad.
Chapter 13: Nourishment for you! Sprint evolution! "Good thing she spawned behind me." Axel remained calm and analyzed the situation. The woman hadn¡¯t recognized him¡ªif she had, she wouldn¡¯t have addressed him as "Player 00497." That meant he still had a way out. "As long as she never sees my face during this match, I¡¯ll be fine." "The best way to ensure that? Separate immediately!" "Besides, teammates in this game are more of a burden than anything else. They steal your equipment, your kills, and make it impossible to grow properly." Axel made up his mind. At that moment, he heard light footsteps approaching from behind. The ice-cold woman was walking toward him. As she moved closer, her chilling voice rang out: "I already took down one enemy just now. For this match, you¡¯ll assist me. Equipment, skills, and kills¡ªI get first pick." Her tone was cold and commanding. She spoke with the undeniable expectation of obedience. But before she could get too close¡ª "Hahaha¡­" Axel walked forward into the ruined coliseum, deliberately avoiding her approach. At the same time, he forced out a raspy, eerie laugh, making his voice sound shadowy and unsettling. Then, in a hoarse, croaking tone, he spoke: "I think¡­ it¡¯s best if we split up." As soon as he said that, he spotted a pile of supplies sitting atop a broken stone pillar within the ruins. Without hesitation, he sprinted toward the supplies. The woman behind him paused briefly, then replied in her usual frosty tone: "Fine. I¡¯d rather not have you slowing me down anyway." She said she would split up. But as Axel listened carefully to the footsteps behind him, he realized¡ªshe was still following him! Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. Of course, she wasn¡¯t as fast as he was. Axel¡¯s Agility stat was already at 14 points, 4 points higher than the average person! Even if this woman had won matches before and used her survival points to boost her agility, she still couldn¡¯t keep up with him. But this gave Axel an important realization. Clearly, gene-enhanced attributes carried over into the game. "Looks like I really do need to enhance my genes." "If my base stats fall behind when entering the game, I could end up losing right from the start." As the cold woman continued to trail behind him, Axel kept up his hoarse act and asked: "Didn¡¯t we agree to split up?" She responded flatly, "Splitting up doesn¡¯t mean I can¡¯t compete for supplies." So that was it. She had her eyes on the supplies in front of Axel. Too bad for her¡ªhe was closer! Within seconds, Axel reached the supply pile and grabbed everything. He thought for a moment, then chuckled in his raspy voice: "Since we¡¯re teammates, I¡¯ll leave you a bottle of milk for nourishment." With that, he casually placed a bottle of milk on the stone pillar. The cold woman was on the verge of exploding! Nourishment? Nourish what?! Did she look like she needed nourishment?! But she was slower than him, and all she could do was watch helplessly as Axel looted everything else! Her voice turned icy with rage as she growled: "Even if you¡¯re my teammate, I swear¡ªI¡¯ll kill you!" Axel, still using his hoarse voice, replied lazily: "Do as you please." For Axel, this cold woman was practically his enemy outside of the game. So any chance to annoy her was pure satisfaction! Without wasting another second, he grabbed his loot and dashed away like a blur. His speed suddenly skyrocketed!
[Skill Acquired: Sprint (F-Rank)]
  • Effect: Increases speed by 50% for 5 seconds. Cooldown: 15 seconds.
Naturally, he immediately learned it. At the same time, he found a bronze longsword with +15 Attack Power and equipped it right away. Just then, the 30-second mark of the match passed. Axel¡¯s SSS-Rank talent, Insane Evolution, activated for the first time! "Let¡¯s go¡ªInsane Evolution!" He chose to evolve Sprint. [Skill Evolution Successful!] [Sprint +1 (F-Rank): Speed increased by 100% for 7 seconds. Cooldown: 13 seconds.] The boost was insane! Not only did the speed double, but the duration increased by 2 seconds, and the cooldown was reduced by 2 seconds!
"If I evolve this skill just one more time, the duration will be longer than the cooldown¡­" "That means I can keep this speed permanently activated!" Axel grinned. This Insane Evolution talent was too powerful! With his newly enhanced speed, he vanished in a flash, disappearing completely from the cold woman¡¯s view. "Escape successful." "Next step¡ªI need to find either an invisibility skill or a mask to conceal my identity. That way, I can kill her without her ever knowing it was me." Axel shook his head. Finding such items depended purely on luck. For now, he continued scouting through the ruined coliseum. Since the mini-map displayed his teammate¡¯s location, he made sure to avoid her at all costs while exploring freely. Fortunately, the cold woman didn¡¯t chase after him. Even though she had threatened to kill him, she knew perfectly well that following him around wouldn¡¯t make her stronger. Axel had already snatched most of the equipment, skills, and kills. If she continued chasing him, she would fall behind even more! Besides, she still had no idea that Player 00497 was actually Axel himself! 30 seconds later¡­ Axel left the ruined coliseum and entered the ancient city ruins¡ªan area with even more complex terrain. Just then, his Insane Evolution talent activated again! [Skill Evolution Successful!] [Sprint +2 (F-Rank): Speed increased by 150% for 9 seconds. Cooldown: 11 seconds.] His speed boosted even further! Chapter 14: The Hunt begin Axel¡¯s Sprint skill had now reached +3, and even though it was originally an F-rank skill, after just three evolutions, it was now already stronger than a D-rank skill. Activating it increased movement speed by 200% and lasted 11 seconds, with only a 9-second cooldown! "Just a 2-second gap left." "And this skill can evolve up to 12 times? How broken will it be at max level?" Axel clicked his tongue in amazement. This match had only been going for one minute, and while most players hadn¡¯t even found a single F-rank skill yet, he already had a monster-level ability! Right now, he was in the ancient ruins. Suddenly, he spotted a stash of equipment lying in a pile of rubble. But he wasn¡¯t the only one who noticed. ¡°Huh? Someone else is trying to take it?¡± Axel saw two players approaching the loot¡ªa duo team heading straight for it. "Trying to steal from me? Keep dreaming." Without hesitation, he activated Sprint! Axel burst forward like lightning! Even though he hadn¡¯t made any kills yet or found a pair of boots, his movement speed had already reached 35 points! What did 35 points mean? At full speed, he could cover 21 meters per second! In the previous match, he had needed three kills and a pair of Silver Boots to even reach this speed. But now¡­ he had this power right from the start! The two players didn¡¯t even get a chance to react¡ª Axel flashed past them, scooping up all the loot in an instant.
  • Silver Armor (+30 Defense!)
  • A chunk of cheese!
  • A repair kit!
  • And an E-rank skill book!
Without even checking what the skill was, Axel turned and ran. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. "Damn it! He stole everything - Hurry up catch him!" "He must have a speed boost skill - Let''s chase him down now!" The two players, furious at being robbed, immediately took off after him! "I can evolve again!" Axel activated Insane Evolution while running.
[Skill Evolution Successful!] [Sprint +4 (F-Rank): Increases movement speed by 200% for 11 seconds. While active, your first attack deals bonus damage equal to Agility x2. Cooldown: 9 seconds.]
This time, the evolution added a new effect! Not only did it double his speed, but his first attack while Sprinting would deal extra damage based on his Agility x2! Axel did a quick calculation: "With 200% acceleration, my Agility is now 42 points." "That means my first strike will have +84 bonus damage added to it!" "This is insane!" The match had barely started, and he was already this powerful! Even though he only had a basic Bronze Longsword, he wasn¡¯t afraid anymore. He turned around. Like a gust of wind, he rushed straight back at the two players!
"He¡¯s coming back?" "Maybe his speed boost wore off and he knows he can¡¯t escape. He¡¯s probably making a last stand before dying¡­" But before they could finish talking¡ª Axel activated Sprint +3! Before his enemies could even react, he flashed past one of them, slashing his sword! -303! (Headshot!) The player exploded into a loot crate. "You have killed Player 00369!" "You have gained +5 to all attributes (Only valid for this match!)" The remaining player swung his sword, trying to hit Axel¡ª But Axel had already moved out of range.
"What the hell?!" The surviving player was in shock. Axel didn¡¯t rush to finish him off. He was waiting for Sprint¡¯s cooldown to refresh¡ªbecause the bonus damage from his talent only applied once per activation. As he distanced himself, he took a quick look at the E-rank skill book he had just picked up.
[Steel Body (E-Rank)]
  • Permanently increases defense by +20 (Passive effect).
A defense skill! A flat +20 defense boost. For some players, this kind of passive skill could be either great or a completely useless piece of s***. But for Axel¡­ It actually seemed useful! "I wonder how this skill evolves?" He asked the system to check.
[Previewing Evolution Results:]
  • Steel Body +1: Increases defense by 40 points (Passive effect).
  • Steel Body +2: Increases defense by 70 points (Passive effect).
  • Steel Body +3: Increases defense by 110 points. Reduces headshot damage by 70%. (Passive effect).
Axel frowned. The evolution wasn¡¯t bad, but it also wasn¡¯t game-changing. At max level, his passive defense could be in the hundreds, meaning he could stand still and take hits without taking damage. But¡­ Axel wasn¡¯t the type to stand there and let people hit him. "Let¡¯s check Sprint¡¯s future evolutions instead." When he previewed Sprint¡¯s max evolution, his eyes widened. At Sprint +7, the speed boost increased to 400%, the cooldown dropped to 1 second, and the bonus attack damage scaled up to Agility x6! "Yeah, this skill is way more broken!" "I¡¯ll just focus on maxing out Sprint first!" At that moment, Sprint¡¯s cooldown finished resetting. Axel activated it instantly and turned to chase down the last remaining player! The poor guy had just realized he couldn¡¯t catch Axel, so he had started running away instead. But¡­ Where exactly did he think he''s going? Chapter 15: Kill whoever you meet! "You have killed Player 00572!" "You have gained +5 to all attributes (only effective in this match)!" Double kill! This felt incredible! Axel chased after the fleeing player, his silver greatsword gleaming under the sunlight. With one clean strike, he sliced through his target. With Sprint +3¡¯s additional damage, even though the opponent was wearing a bronze helmet, it couldn¡¯t absorb the impact. The player¡¯s body collapsed into a loot box, eliminated on the spot. Axel glanced at his status panel, feeling satisfied. "All attributes increased by 10 points." "And I can evolve again!" He activated his Insane Evolution talent, feeling the rush of power once more.
[Sprint +4 (F-Rank Skill): Movement speed increased by 250%. First attack after activation deals bonus damage equal to Agility ¡Á 3! Duration: 13 seconds. Cooldown: 7 seconds.]
His damage had skyrocketed! Axel couldn¡¯t help but remember a legendary warrior from a MOBA game he played in his past life¡ªone who could charge forward at full speed and crush his enemies with an unstoppable attack. "I feel just like that hero right now." Axel smirked to himself. At first, not having the Permanent Invisibility talent felt like a huge disadvantage. But now, he was realizing something crucial. "The Insane Evolution talent isn¡¯t weaker than invisibility at all." "In fact, it might be even stronger!" Its growth potential was limitless. If he chose to evolve different weapons or skills, he could follow completely different paths to power. No matter which strategy he took, he would end up breaking the game¡¯s balance. Axel advanced through the ancient ruins, moving cautiously. This time, he avoided activating Sprint unless necessary¡ª If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. He didn¡¯t want enemies to see his insane speed and prepare for him. If he caught them off guard, his ambushes would be much deadlier. As he moved, he scavenged some valuable loot: "A Bronze Helmet¡ªbetter than nothing." "A Silver Greatsword¡ªfinally, something useful!" Truthfully, he didn¡¯t rely on weapons much. His main source of damage came from Sprint¡¯s raw speed boost. But still, bronze weapons were too weak, and if he continued using them, they would break before the match ended. This silver greatsword would last long enough¡ªat least until his inevitable victory. Just then, a series of system notifications appeared. [Your teammate has killed Player 00127! +5 to all attributes!] [Your teammate has killed Player 00718! +5 to all attributes!] [Your teammate has achieved a Double Kill!] Axel raised an eyebrow. "That woman¡­ she¡¯s got skills." Her talent was only F-rank, which meant her success in the game came purely from her own abilities. That was impressive. "She must be highly trained in real life." Could she be a special forces soldier? A martial arts master? It was hard to say. But one thing was clear¡ªshe was powerful enough to be assigned to monitor the ''most dangerous mental patient in history.'' Axel exhaled slowly. "Still¡­ inside the Survival Game, she won¡¯t surpass me." Axel¡¯s gaze sharpened. Just then, he spotted another target and sprang into action. Sprint activated! Axel dashed forward like lightning, his silver greatsword raised high! The enemy tried to hide behind a collapsed wall, thinking it would provide cover¡ª But where could they possibly escape to? Axel moved too fast! -294! Instant kill! This time, it wasn¡¯t a headshot. The player had reacted just in time, dodging a direct strike to the skull. Axel¡¯s blade slashed through their torso instead. Not only that¡ªthe opponent was wearing silver armor, which should have helped absorb the damage. But even with armor, Axel still dealt 294 damage! He quickly analyzed the numbers. "My base Agility is now 24." "With Sprint, that jumps to 84!" "Which means my bonus damage reaches 252!" "Absolutely ridiculous!" This third kill granted another +5 to all attributes. Axel¡¯s Agility increased to 29! "Time¡¯s up¡ªevolve again!" He activated Insane Evolution once more, feeling his strength surge again. [Sprint +5 (F-Rank Skill): Movement speed increased by 300%. First attack after activation deals bonus damage equal to Agility ¡Á 4! Duration: 15 seconds. Cooldown: 5 seconds.] A terrifying upgrade! With 29 Agility, a 300% boost raised it to 116 points. The first attack after activating Sprint now dealt 464 extra damage! "Completely overpowered!" Axel thought back to his first match, when he used a golden crossbow and poison arrows to deal 800 damage per shot. But now? The match had only been going for two and a half minutes, and he was already hitting for over 500 damage! His movement speed was almost equal to his previous match¡¯s final stats. And the scariest part was¡ª Sprint wasn¡¯t even half-evolved yet! "The fastest way to get stronger now¡­ is just to kill more players!" "Forget equipment and skills!" "As long as I keep getting kills, my stats will rise indefinitely¡ªvictory is inevitable!" Axel knew exactly how to play from this point on.
[You have killed Player 00684!] [You have killed Player 00837!] [You have killed Player 00912!] ¡­ With Sprint +5, Axel hunted down every opponent in sight! By the time he left the ruins, he was the only survivor in the entire area. He was the undisputed king of the ancient city ruins! And at that moment¡ªfive minutes had passed. The safe zone began shrinking. It was a bit far from Axel¡¯s current position¡ª But it didn¡¯t matter at all. Because by now¡ª Sprint had evolved to +10! And Axel was completely unstoppable. Chapter 16: Fast! Faster! [Sprint +10 (F-Rank Skill): Increases speed by 550%. First attack after activation deals bonus damage equal to Agility ¡Á 9! While Sprinting, there is a 50% chance to forcibly dodge any attack. Duration: 60 seconds. Cooldown: 1 second.] Axel stared at his new skill evolution, eyes flickering with excitement. "Sprint has evolved to +10!" The skill had undergone an earth-shattering transformation! With a 550% speed boost, he was now a blur on the battlefield. Not only that, his first attack after activation would deliver insane burst damage, and now, he even had a 50% chance to dodge any attack automatically! "This is completely broken!" Axel looked at the aftermath of his rampage through the ancient city ruins. "I¡¯ve killed a total of eight players in this area." "All attributes increased by 40 points." "And I even found a pair of Silver Boots!" Axel opened his status screen. His base Agility had reached 54 points. Adding +12 from the Silver Boots, his total Agility was now 66 points. He smirked. "If I activate Sprint, that jumps to 429 Agility!" "That means I can move at 255 meters per second!" "That¡¯s almost the speed of sound!" Axel hadn''t expected his movement speed to become this ridiculous. It was hard to believe that this all started with a simple F-rank skill. "At this speed¡­ I don¡¯t even need invisibility anymore." His movement was so fast that even if he rushed straight at an enemy, they wouldn''t have time to react before he struck them down. With this level of agility, he could dodge attacks naturally just by moving unpredictably. Axel turned his attention to the mini-map. He spotted his so-called teammate, the ice-cold woman. She was quite far from him. On the map, she looked tiny, as if she was on the opposite end of the world. Unauthorized duplication: this tale has been taken without consent. Report sightings. But in reality¡­ The actual distance between them was under 1,000 meters. Axel suddenly had a realization. "The game map is only 2,000 x 2,000 meters¡­ which means I can run across the entire map in less than 10 seconds?!" He exclaimed in disbelief. This was beyond broken. This was the true power of Insane Evolution! SSS-rank talents were on another level entirely. While other players were still grinding for small upgrades, Axel had already become a monster. And at this moment, the five-minute mark passed. The safe zone started shrinking! Meanwhile, on the grasslands¡­ A bald player was fighting a D-rank Rock Golem. [Rock Golem (D-rank monster): HP 1200] The bald player smirked confidently. "Heh, even though my equipment is only average, taking down this Rock Golem is no problem." This bald guy was none other than "Lightbulb Overlord," the streamer who had survived until the end of the last game. Now, he had decent silver-tier equipment and had learned two skills. On the open plains, he felt safe since there were no other players nearby. His teammate, a female player, stood beside him. "Once I kill this Rock Golem, I¡¯ll get a D-rank skill or a golden-tier item. Then, I¡¯ll be set to win this match!" Lightbulb Overlord spoke with absolute confidence. His teammate, however, was skeptical. "The Rock Golem has a lot of HP¡­ Are you sure your silver weapon can even break its defense?" Lightbulb Overlord grinned. "Relax. If I can¡¯t break through its defense, then no one in this game can." He was completely sure of his strength. But just as he was about to attack¡ª Something happened. His vision blurred, as if a ghostly shadow had flashed before him. Before he could even react¡ª A white flash of a blade cut through the air. -3766! The Rock Golem was instantly killed! Its body crumbled, and a D-rank golden treasure chest appeared in its place. "???" Lightbulb Overlord and his teammate stood completely stunned. "What¡­ just happened?" "Did the game bug out?!" "How did the Rock Golem die instantly?!" Their minds went blank. But before they could even process what happened¡ª A shadow flickered in front of them again! Another white flash of a sword cut through the air! [Dodge!] Lightbulb Overlord felt a chill on his bald head. It was as if a blade had just grazed past him. His heart pounded. "Wait¡­ was I just attacked?!" He cursed in panic. "Damn it!" "My talent is on cooldown¡­ Someone actually attacked me?!" "What the hell is happening?!" His hands trembled. Then¡ª A second later. A final flash of silver light streaked through the air¡ª And the system notification appeared. "You have been killed by Player 00497!" "You have been eliminated!" Lightbulb Overlord disappeared into a loot box. "Again?! It¡¯s him again?!!%$@#" Before he was forced out of the game, Lightbulb Overlord saw the number 00497 on the death notification. His eyes widened in horror. "Player 00497¡­ What the hell kind of talent does he have?!" As his screen faded to black, he engraved that number into his memory. Meanwhile, Axel smirks "Oh, it¡¯s this bald guy again?" After checking his kill log, Axel realized he had just eliminated Player 00444. He shook his head in amusement. "Next time, I won¡¯t aim for his head." This guy¡¯s bald head had a passive ability that let him dodge the first attack! Luckily, Axel was way too fast. Before Lightbulb Overlord even realized what had happened, Axel had already moved over 200 meters away, circled behind him, and finished the job. He then eliminated the female teammate as well. "Another two kills." "Another all-attribute boost." Axel sighed. "This speed is getting ridiculous." "I¡¯m moving so fast that even I don¡¯t know where I am!" At 255 meters per second, he had completely surpassed the limits of human reaction time. Even when running out of the ruins, he kept bumping into obstacles. "Sprint doesn¡¯t need any more evolutions." "I¡¯m fast enough, and my damage is already overwhelming." "If I evolve further, I¡¯ll lose control over my own movement." Axel nodded to himself. "Time to evolve something else." He was about to upgrade his Steel Body skill¡ª But then, after opening the Rock Golem¡¯s treasure chest, he changed his mind.