I Have a Reason to Hate Streamers

Chapter 148

The assassin's entry techniques have more weaknesses than expected. Even the shortest delay, Shadow Movement, has its limitations. Since you can only designate certain shadows, if you watch the Incantation Throw, you can predict the movement points.

For classes that often struggle with assassins, this kind of awareness becomes basic knowledge. In fact, many times, players have prepared casts in advance at predicted points, turning the tables and catching the assassin off guard.

At this level of competition, it’s impossible for a simple Incantation Throw to work. I used a clone to draw attention and took advantage of the obscured line of sight. At the same time, I used my own body as bait, pretending to charge at Azure.

Right now, it was a 2v1 situation, but normally, mages are vulnerable to being killed by assassins. On their own, they can’t beat me, so they have to rely on each other for defense. From the mage's perspective, they need to protect their allies in order to guarantee their own survival. In other words, they have to protect two bodies, not just one.

So, if one of them is in danger, it becomes hard to watch their feet.

[Effect: “Critical Strike: Optic Nerve” successfully triggered.]

[Effect: “Enhanced Hemorrhagic Poison” applied.]

What I wanted to target was the neck, but the defense there was too strong. The mage’s casting speed slows when their neck is struck. Even if I had to lose a little more health, I had to desperately protect it.

If I want to gain something from my opponent, I also have to give something up. As I had wished, I decided not to target the neck.

Instead, to disrupt their precision, I targeted the right eye. To interrupt their magic recovery, I stabbed their internal organs and aimed for the heart to increase the damage. The last one might have been a bit shallow. Azure’s interference was strong, and I had to retreat.

I wish I could have gone for the frost mage first. If it was a fire mage’s attack, I could sacrifice health and push through to death. But with two mages in front of me, if I froze, it would be the end for me.

[Effect: “Critical Strike: Internal Organs” successfully triggered.]

[Effect: “Enhanced Hemorrhagic Poison” applied.]

[Effect: “Enhanced Hemorrhagic Poison” changed to “Unstoppable Hemorrhage.”]

Maybe it was because I touched her sister? Azure’s attacks became even fiercer.

But it was emotional. No matter how injured the character was, my real body was fine. That’s why I should have made a cold, calculated choice to slowly wear them down.

‘I must kill one here.’

I parried the incoming ice spear with my dagger. The rising thorns were avoided, and I hid.

At this position, Azure couldn’t get a clear shot at me.

Then it was time to focus on Crimson again. I stuck my knife into the ice spikes in advance. I threw a rope dagger, and the fireball crossed paths with it.@@@@

The fireball was a pure attack skill, without any slow or crowd control effects. They must have been really desperate to act this quickly.

At this point, I decided to just take the hit and secure a definite advantage.

“Ugh...!”

[Effect: “Venomous Fang” activated.]

[For 10 seconds, the thrown weapon will not leave the enemy’s body.]

A sharp burning sensation wrapped around my body. At the same time, a sensation transmitted to my fingertips. As soon as the rope dagger lodged, I pulled it with all my might, closing the distance.

I used a clone, which had just come off cooldown, to create a momentary distraction. I used Shadow Skill in the back and prepared for my next attack, aiming for Crimson’s head with a spinning kick.

Even with mixed techniques that cancel delays, the moment the enemy got greedy...

Her shield, empowered with magic, struck Nabileira’s chin.

Nabileira’s eyes widened—she sensed what was about to happen.

A resigned groan escaped her lips.

“Ah...”

But there was no mercy.

The sniper’s bullet pierced Nabileira’s chest. It wasn’t enough to kill her instantly, but that was no problem.

Nabileira, who had lost her footing, was struck by the edge of the shield.

The force alone was a threatening attack. But the final blow came next.

Luche’s gunlance fired at her heart.

[‘Sigma Luche’ has eliminated ‘Eunha Nabileira’.]

Having barely held on, the balance was now lost, and Eunha’s main force could no longer function effectively. With the death of the last bard, the game came to an end.

[‘Sigma Camellia’ has eliminated ‘Eunha Fiesta’.]

[‘Sigma Ga-wol’ has eliminated ‘Eunha Azure’.]

After eliminating Azure, I was in no condition to move either. From repeated hemorrhages, if I moved, I would die quickly. If I stayed still, I would die slowly.

I was trying to create some doubt in the enemy by sitting still... but not long after, the game ended.

[How on earth is Ga-wol doing this?]

[Not even a 1v1. Now it’s a 2v1. How can we stop her?! I’m sure they’re getting frustrated!]

[What kind of players are Azure and Crimson? They’re outstanding players even on the international stage...]

There’s a delay of about 3 to 5 minutes between the live broadcast and the actual game. It seemed like I had just eliminated Azure. Hearing the excited voices, even I couldn’t help but feel a bit flushed.

Well, it's not that I hated it.

After exiting the connection, I made my way back to the waiting room. As I stepped outside, I was bound to run into the players I had just fought.

And when my eyes met Azure’s...

I subtly lowered my head in respect. Though it was just a game, I knew my actions had been ruthless.

The fact that I felt this way... does that mean I’ve grown since then?

Azure seemed to understand, nodding her head in acknowledgment.