Chapter 9

【Name: T1 Bulletproof Vest】

【Type: Armor】

【Quality: Common】

【Defense: 1, provides average protection against bullets; 2, offers weak protection against cold weapons】

【Attributes: None】

【Special Effects: None】

【Can Be Taken Out of the Instance: Yes】

【Note: This is a police bulletproof vest, but don't really think that you can ignore bullets just because you're wearing it!】

The moment Qin Ran picked up the bulletproof vest, the description of the [T1 Bulletproof Vest] appeared before his eyes. After a quick glance, Qin Ran did not hesitate to put the bulletproof vest on.

Compared to the [Riot Civilian Clothing] which only had a name and offered no defense, the [T1] bulletproof vest was undoubtedly much better.

It could not only resist bullets but also provide some defense against melee attacks.

Even though the latter was weaker, it gave Qin Ran more confidence to complete his plan.

Qin Ran pursed his lips, controlling his breathing to the point where it was barely noticeable, and silently approached the second target.

This target had not noticed the death of his companion.

Although they were very close to each other.

Like the armed thug Qin Ran had taken out earlier, the armed thug in front of him was also careless, his eyes casually scanning the surroundings.

He did not notice the impending danger at all.

Qin Ran did not hide again but approached from behind the target.

When he was only two steps away, he lunged forward, his left hand covering the target's mouth to prevent any sound, while the dagger in his right hand slashed across the target's throat.

In fact, Qin Ran's hands moved almost simultaneously.

When the target tried to call out or even bite Qin Ran's left hand, the dagger in Qin Ran's right hand had already cut through the target's throat.

Blood gushed out, and after a moment, the target stopped moving.

[Stab: Critical hit, causing 100 damage (50 cold weapon (dagger) (base) x 2), target dies...]

Just like before.

Qin Ran dragged the target's body into the ruins and searched for loot.

However, he did not take off the [T1 Bulletproof Vest] from the target, only taking the [M1905] loaded with bullets.

If he could wear two bulletproof vests, Qin Ran would not mind it.

But unfortunately, just wearing one [T1 Bulletproof Vest] made him feel sluggish when moving. If he wore another one, his agility would definitely be affected.

The current situation did not allow Qin Ran's speed to be significantly impacted.

Because that would only make him a live target.

Even a target with high defense would eventually be riddled with bullets!

"Second one!"

Qin Ran, who was thinking to himself, crouched and moved through the ruins.

After moving about ten meters, Qin Ran stood in the shadows, slightly poking his head out to look at his third target.

Unlike the first two targets who were walking through the ruins, the third target was standing on top of a pile of rubble and rotten wood, about one meter high. Although he was also careless, it made it difficult for Qin Ran to make a move.

Because of the height, if Qin Ran approached from the front, even with some cover from the ruins, he would still be in the target's line of sight.

Qin Ran was not so confident that he could ignore the target just because he had easily taken out the other two.

After all, the gun in the target's hand was not just for show.

As for going around from behind?

Qin Ran looked at the target's random scanning and firmly abandoned this idea.

He did not want to be discovered halfway through his detour by a casual turn from the target.

"Temporarily give up on this target!"

In the next moment, Qin Ran made his decision.

Although he still had the [M1905] and plenty of bullets, Qin Ran did not want to use the gun so early.

Not only because the target was wearing a bulletproof vest, and with his shooting skills, it would be difficult to hit the head or other vital areas not protected by the vest.

But also because, once the gun went off, his position would be exposed!

And now, out of the seven in the group, five armed thugs were still alive. Even with the pre-arranged plan with Coleen, Qin Ran did not want to face five of them.

"At least two more need to be taken out!"

With this thought, Qin Ran began to make a detour.

To avoid being seen by the armed thug on top of the ruins, Qin Ran's detour was quite long. He first retreated to the position where he had taken out the first target, then began to circle around.

After about ten minutes, when Qin Ran stopped, he was already behind the armed thugs.

With his good eyesight, Qin Ran took in the five targets and quickly locked onto the third one to take out.

This target was the one on the far left in Qin Ran's field of view.

Compared to the two armed thugs Qin Ran had taken out earlier, this one was even more relaxed!

At least, the previous two armed thugs were pretending to search, while this one squatted in a place where the other thugs could not see him, lit a cigarette, and started to smoke leisurely.

The target's carefree appearance made Qin Ran immediately choose him as the next target.

Qin Ran carefully approached along the target's blind spot.

Although the target was completely absorbed by the cigarette, this did not stop Qin Ran from being cautious.

Because Qin Ran knew that there was something called 'accidents' in the world.

And there was no good way to prevent accidents from happening.

Only by being careful and more careful.

In this careful approach, the distance between Qin Ran and the target gradually shortened.

When he was less than two meters away, the target still had not noticed Qin Ran. It was not until Qin Ran's right hand with the dagger was close that the target realized something was wrong.

However, it was clearly too late!

Qin Ran, ignoring the burning from the lit cigarette, covered the target's mouth with his left hand and pulled the dagger in his right hand back sharply.

Pfft!

Just like the previous two targets, the target with his neck cut fell to the ground and died.

[Burn: Target causes 1 point of damage to you]

[Stab: Critical hit, causing 100 damage (50 cold weapon (dagger) (base) x 2), target dies...]

[Three times silently approaching and attacking the target without being discovered, learned skill: Stealth]

[Name: Stealth (Basic)]

[Attribute: Agility]

[Skill Type: Auxiliary]

[Effect: Better use of shadows to make it harder for others to notice, increases 10% stealth]

[Cost: Stamina]

[Learning Condition: Agility F]

[Note: You are good at hiding, not truly invisible!]

At the moment the target fell, the system revealed the learned skill [Stealth (Basic)].

Instantly, a series of knowledge appeared in Qin Ran's mind.

Having experienced skills twice, Qin Ran was already familiar with this process.

When the knowledge transfer was complete, Qin Ran's body could naturally apply the newly acquired knowledge.

"Three times?"

While searching the body in front of him, Qin Ran checked the previous system prompt.

The same 'three times' number that appeared when he learned [Cold Weapon (Dagger) (Basic)] caught Qin Ran's attention.

"In the beginner instance, as long as you effectively trigger it three times, you can obtain the corresponding skill?"

Qin Ran speculated.

However, he quickly snapped back to reality.

He remembered what he should be doing at this moment, rather than staying in place to think about these things.

There would be plenty of time later!

And now?

Qin Ran looked at the remaining four targets, and the knowledge about stealth in his mind resurfaced.

Then, Qin Ran's body silently moved into the shadows, using the moonlight and the shadows formed by the walls and ruins to approach the next target.

If Qin Ran's previous approach to the target was like crawling, then now it had evolved into normal walking.

And it was even more hidden and silent.

As if he were the best thief on the night street.

Or... an assassin.

The fourth one!

The fifth one!

The two armed thugs, even though they were more alert than the previous three, still met the same fate: they were both cut down from behind by Qin Ran!

It was at this point that 'Wolf' Hook noticed something was wrong.

If out of seven people searching the ruins, one or two were not visible, it would still be normal. But if most of them were not visible, even a fool would realize something was wrong.

'Wolf' Hook was not a fool, or he would not have become 'Vulture's' right-hand man.

But the contempt in his heart made him no different from a fool.

Even... more foolish than a fool!

He looked around and, not seeing more of his subordinates, could not help but shout loudly, "Tony, Jack, Phil... What are you doing, come out quickly!"

As he shouted, Hook tightened his grip on the gun in his hand.

The lack of response made Hook, who was familiar with the ruins, suddenly feel a strange unfamiliarity.

The shadows formed by the moonlight and the ruins seemed like the gaze of a devil, making 'Wolf' Hook's back start to sweat.

When the night wind blew, 'Wolf' Hook could not help but shiver.

"Hook's head!"

The sudden shout made 'Wolf' Hook's whole body tremble. When he realized it was one of his subordinates, 'Wolf' Hook instantly became furious.

"You..."

Bang!

Before the curse could be fully spoken, a gunshot rang out.

The third target, whom Qin Ran had deliberately avoided, fell to the ground.

However, with the bulletproof vest, the target did not die!

Instead, after falling, the target immediately turned and started shooting wildly in the direction of the gunshot.

And 'Wolf' Hook, who had witnessed the entire process, also aimed at the source of the gunfire and pulled the trigger repeatedly.

Bang bang bang!

For a moment, gunshots rang out everywhere.