Chapter 8

The subsequent battle could almost be described as a one-sided affair.

Naturally, the side that was being overwhelmed was the Kabane's.

The Kabane that rushed out from the depths of the forest numbered around twenty to thirty.

If it came to a direct confrontation, even with the Straight Death Magic Eyes, Fang Li would be surrounded and killed after taking out one or two of them.

After all, although the Straight Death Magic Eyes were powerful, they had a fatal limitation.

That was, the ability could only be activated when the death lines were cut.

In other words, even if one could ignore the opponent's defense and cause terrible damage, it would be useless if one couldn't hit the target.

In such a situation, with Fang Li's attributes, which were only decent in AGI, he would definitely die under the encirclement of a large group of Kabane.

The reason the previous battle went so smoothly was, first, because the opponent was only one, and second, because Fang Li's indifference to death allowed him to fully commit to the battle, not hesitating or being timid due to it being his first fight, and acting extremely decisive and calm.

This was an advantage that other newcomers to the space could not possess.

Even if this advantage stemmed from a defect in Fang Li's personality, it was still an advantage.

However, even if he could be decisive and calm in battle, it didn't mean that Fang Li's combat strength was particularly strong.

In terms of attributes alone, Fang Li was already quite weak. Relying on the sharpness of the Straight Death Magic Eyes and the advantage of not fearing death, dealing with one Kabane was not difficult, handling two or three was勉强, but dealing with twenty to thirty Kabane would definitely be courting death.

Thus, Fang Li's next battle utilized a human advantage—wisdom.

Those familiar with "Koutetsujou no Kabaneri" knew that although Kabane were monsters different from humans, they instinctively sought out blood.

This was definitely a weakness that could be exploited.

Therefore, after diving into the grass, Fang Li immediately untied the bandages on his hands, threw the blood-soaked bandages to one side, and circled around to the other end,潜入草丛中，像盯着猎物的凶狼一样，只为将手中的匕首送入猎物的心脏。

To prevent the blood from his wounds from emitting a scent and attracting the Kabane, Fang Li also grabbed a handful of dirt and smeared it over his wounds, not at all worried about infection or inflammation, acting so decisively that it was somewhat frightening.

Thus, the situation that followed was predictable.

Using the Kabane's bloodlust, Fang Li, who had completely transformed into an assassin, used blood as bait to continuously lure the Kabane in different directions. He then used ambush tactics, repeatedly bursting out of the grass, his ice-blue magic eyes fixed on the death lines around the Kabane's hearts, and his dagger mercilessly piercing through them.

By the time one Kabane fell and the others noticed Fang Li, turning around and roaring to attack, Fang Li had already retreated into the grass, like a venomous snake, using his ice-blue magic eyes to continue targeting and waiting for opportunities.

His skilled and decisive actions did not resemble those of a newcomer to the space, nor those of an ordinary eighteen-year-old student from the day before.

Perhaps, this was due to his indifference to death?

From this perspective, perhaps the main god space was more suitable for Fang Li, who had a personality defect, compared to the ordinary world.

Combined with the magic eyes that were closely related to "death," Fang Li had thoroughly transformed into a killer, causing the Kabane to fall in pools of blood.

Throughout this process, the system voice of the space continuously echoed in Fang Li's mind.

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

This method of lurking, luring, and killing brought Fang Li tangible rewards.

Of course, the rewards were not just exchange points but also Fang Li's own growth.

As the killings progressed, Fang Li found that he was gradually becoming more proficient in how to fight.

No.

What he was becoming more proficient in was not how to fight, but how to kill.

It was as if the dark side hidden deep within Fang Li was being brought out, and he gradually understood how to better kill the prey he saw, filled with death lines.

It was as if he were a natural executioner.

Moreover, Fang Li gradually became immersed in it, and the methods of causing death became increasingly proficient.

"Talent... talent..."

"Is my talent in the Straight Death Magic Eyes, or in the concept of 'death' itself?"

If Fang Li really had a talent, it should be in the concept of 'death' rather than the ability of the Straight Death Magic Eyes.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain his innate ability to cause death.

"What... is 'death'..."

With this thought, Fang Li's dagger finally cut through the last death line on the heart of the last Kabane.

"Bang———!"

The sound of glass shattering rang out, and the Kabane, with its heart no longer glowing, fell to the ground, unable to move.

"Killed a Kabane, gained 100 exchange points."

The entire area suddenly fell silent.

Immersed in the understanding of 'death,' Fang Li was startled back to his senses, noticing the surroundings.

The ground, which was originally uniformly earth-colored, was now stained with patches of dark red blood.

On these bloodstains, the Kabane lay, lifeless.

Some were as mutilated as the first Kabane Fang Li killed, with missing limbs, while others were intact, with only their hearts pierced.

From this phenomenon, it was clear that Fang Li had progressed from first severing the limbs of his opponents to render them powerless before finishing them off, to achieving one-hit kills, showing significant improvement in how to kill his opponents.

Moreover...

"Moreover, I didn't feel any burden from using these magic eyes..."

It had been mentioned before that the Straight Death Magic Eyes were not abilities that could be used at will.

These were magic eyes that required understanding the 'death' of the target to see the death lines and exert extraordinary effects.

However, the human brain trying to understand the concept of 'death,' which should not be understood, would place a great burden on it.

Because of this, in "Tsukihime," Faris Tohno, who possessed these magic eyes, often experienced severe headaches when using them, while in "Kara no Kyoukai," Shiki Ryougi was immune to this side effect due to her special nature.

"And I... am I special?"

Fang Li had no time to dwell on this question.

Because he sensed many shadows rushing towards him from the other end of the forest.

"Oh no..."

This time, Fang Li was truly frightened.

The black shadows rushing from all directions in the forest could be described as densely packed.

There was no doubt that these shadows were all Kabane, drawn by the scent of blood.

The number was so vast that counting them would be laughable.

"Impossible, there's no way I can deal with this number."

Even with twenty to thirty Kabane, Fang Li had to use their bloodlust, lurking, luring, and ambushing to kill them. If he faced the densely packed Kabane army head-on, there would be no place to hide.

Soon, this area would be filled with Kabane.

At that time, Fang Li would be torn to pieces instantly, with no chance of survival.

"Run."

This was the only choice.

Otherwise, Fang Li would only have a dead end.

Without any hesitation, Fang Li turned and fled with all his might.

"Ah———!"

The roar from behind only echoed loudly at this moment, like a mad beast, instilling fear.