Rebirth of the thief who roamed around the world (BOOK 3)

Chapter 425 - Death of Smoke Stub

「Smoke Stub is too awesome!」

「What a god!」

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Out of all the Warriors, Smoke Stub was the only one who dared to charge into the enemy's backline without any support. This showed he had absolute confidence in his strength.

Smoke Stub's actions lit a flame in the hearts of the players from Asskickers United. Especially the Warriors, they fought even more ferociously.

At this moment, Smoke Stub's Divine Bulwark wore off. The golden barrier protecting him gradually faded away.

In the distance, a player in dark gold armour appeared from the enemy's ranks. Sporting multiple pieces of Sub Legendary-grade equipment, the quality of his gear was equal if not superior to that of Smoke Stub.

Seeing the appearance of this player, Nie Yan's mind trembled. It was Bloodlust Mad Blade! That fellow had actually personally come over here.

「Smoke Stub, fall back!」Nie Yan ordered in an anxious tone.

Although Smoke Stub had achieved quite a lot by charging so deeply into the enemy's forces, the risk of dying also increased greatly. After all, he was surrounded by the top Mages of four large guilds. Without the protection of Divine Bulwark, he was basically a sitting duck. It was still possible for someone of his skill to get out alive. But that was only if he didn't encounter a player of equal caliber like Mad Blade.

When Divine Bulwark was close to wearing off, Smoke Stub had already started preparing his retreat. He had achieved his goal. There was no point in dying needlessly.

Just as Smoke Stub was about to retreat, Mad Blade charged toward him from his blind spot.

By the time he took notice, it was too late.

"Want to run? Not on my watch! You're dying here today!" Mad Blade shouted as he cut off Smoke Stub's path of retreat with Intercept.

"Shit!" Smoke Stub deflected a blow with Parry. Activating Charge, he tried to knock Mad Blade aside.

Mad Blade suddenly took up a defensive stance.「Klang!」The two heavily armoured Great Berserkers collided with each other.

Smoke Stub's Charge failed. Surrounded by hundreds of enemy players without any way of escaping for the next 10 seconds, his death was practically assured.

Nie Yan and the others desperately tried rushing over to save Smoke Stub. But it was already too late.

「Given how many kills I've racked up, I have no regrets!」Smoke Stub chuckled.「I leave the rest to you guys, Nirvana, promise you'll slaughter a couple more of those bastards in my place! Don't let the Cripps Stronghold fall!」

「Alright,」Nie Yan resolutely replied, his throat a bit hoarse.

Smoke Stub suddenly turned away from Mad Blade and dashed off.

Mad Blade had only blocked off Smoke Stub's path of retreat. He never expected Smoke Stub would go to where even more enemies gathered.

Whirlwind Slash!

Taking advantage of Barbarian Strength and Rage still being active, Smoke Stub cut down five nearby Mages.

In the blink of an eye, Bloodlust Blades' side had suffered another five casualties. Mad Blade gnashed his teeth and charged after Smoke Stub from behind.

Just as Smoke Stub was about to cut down another Mage, Mad Blade collided into him.

Smoke Stub staggered several steps back, his head slightly spinning. Charge had a dizzy effect! Before he could recover, Mad Blade struck him with a Tendon Break, crippling his movements.

Several fireballs flew over and bombarded Smoke Stub.

"Great Cleave!" Mad Blade roared.

Smoke Stub was sent flying before crashing into the ground, never to get back up again.

Players didn't get penalized for killing the enemy during a guild war. Smoke Stub only dropped a single piece of equipment and one level. However, he couldn't revive until after the war was over.

Mad Blade collected the item Smoke Stub dropped on the ground. "Not bad, Sub Legendary-grade," he said with an arrogant smirk.

Tossing the piece of Sub Legendary-grade equipment into his bag, Mad Blade led the elites he brought with him toward the forces of Asskickers United.

"You worthless ants! If any of you have the guts, I'm standing right here!" Mad Blade arrogantly mocked, giving vent to his pent up anger. Given how Bloodlust Blades had been forced to the brink of collapse, his hatred for Asskickers United was overflowing.

"No! Smoke Stub!"

"Why!"

"Damn that bastard, Mad Blade!"

Many players on Asskickers United's side were filled with grief, especially Wood Grace, Cold Peak, and the others who followed Smoke Stub from Withered Leaf. Seeing Mad Blade cutting down Smoke Stub, and then his taunting words after, they were unable to hold back their anger.

Smoke Stub's prestige in Asskickers United was preceded only by Nie Yan and Bladelight. He was friendly and approachable, lacking any air of arrogance, and even occasionally brought the weaker players with him on dungeon runs. He would also frequently give out advice for levelling or PvP. Many players received his tutelage, for which he received their utmost respect. Since he was relatively older than most other players, having already passed the age of 30, he was even affectionately called uncle by some of the young ladies in the guild.

Witnessing the death of Smoke Stub, many players lost their cool and started madly attacking the enemy without any regard for their lives.

Nie Yan entered stealth, silently vanishing without a trace while everyone was distracted.

「Sun, you and I, we're going to kill Mad Blade!」Nie Yan declared in a solemn, unwavering tone.

「Alright, Big Brother! I'll follow your lead!」Sun nodded with his fists clenched.

No one noticed Nie Yan and Sun were sneaking towards Mad Blade.

This was the first time Nie Yan and Sun were partnering up. Picking out Mad Blade from the distant crowd, Nie Yan's gaze was as sharp as a blade. With his and Sun's strength combined, it'd be impossible for Mad Blade to leave here alive today!