Chapter 4
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Translator: Silver Dragon
Chapter: 4
Chapter Title: Shocking and Horrifying Newbie
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Tang~!
The first bullet streaked through the air at hypersonic speed, punching straight through the monster's forehead.
That was the signal flare.
"Kieek?"
"Kwaaak!"
The monsters, now aware of my presence, charged toward me all at once.
There were about five in total.
I lined up the muzzle in a straight shot and aimed right at them.
Bang! Bang! Rat-a-tat-tat! Bang!
They dropped one by one, starting with the closest.
All the monsters guarding the entrance were neutralized.
It was a clean fight, but the situation wasn't exactly optimistic.
"Kieeeek!"
Maybe I'd made too much noise.
The commotion from the battle seemed to have stirred up more monsters nearby.
I had to get inside the bridge before they swarmed.
'Time to run!'
I sprinted full-tilt toward the bridge.
I practically rolled inside at the end.
The moment I was in, I threw every ounce of strength into slamming the door shut.
Bam!
"Kieeeek!"
I manually locked it after closing.
From outside, I could hear the monsters screeching in rage.
The ones that couldn't get in pounded on the door with heavy thuds.
After a very brief breather, I turned my gaze.
"...?"
And locked eyes with the monster boss.
It radiated an overwhelming presence, leagues beyond any of the others I'd faced.
Its muscular frame towered at least three meters, looking insanely tough.
The overall shape evoked a demon—especially the wings and horns crowning its head, perfecting the hellish image.
'Fuck... this thing is scary as shit.'
Even after slaughtering countless demons, standing before this overwhelming beast sent chills of terror through me.
But I forced it down, acting cool as ice.
Whether my bluff worked or it was just stunned by this intruder barging into its lair, I couldn't tell.
The monster boss stared at me with a clear "What the hell is this guy?" expression.
Click!
"What're you staring at, you fucker?"
Best time to strike was while it was off-balance.
Instead of a greeting, I shoved the muzzle right in its face.
"Get out of my house, asshole!"
Rat-a-tat-tat!!!
"????"
With it still reeling and unable to process, this was prime time for maximum damage.
I planned to milk the surprise attack for all it was worth.
"Raaah!!!"
I bellowed at the top of my lungs on purpose.
To sow even more chaos.
All the while, flames poured nonstop from the muzzle aimed at its head.
"Kraaak!"
Caught off guard by the ambush, it panicked, covering its face and hunching to dodge.
But my bullet storm shredded its hand and arm to rags.
Stunned by my all-out firepower barrage, it started stumbling back.
Seeing that confirmed it.
This brute was just big—no different from the rest.
Definitely killable.
Confidence surged.
With a gun in hand, I wasn't prey anymore. I was the predator.
It was just food.
Tension melted away, replaced by the hunter's instinct taking over.
Click!
"Stick your neck out. I'll make it quick and painless."
"G...get...out...!"
"Your funeral if you pick the hard way."
Rat-a-tat-tat!
Thunderous roars unleashed a storm of bullets.
Not a spot on its body was spared.
"Kraaak!"
Everything was going to plan.
Then a wrench got thrown in.
"Kwaak!"
"Kwak!"
The minions rushed to aid their boss.
Over ten charged straight at me.
I opened fire immediately.
Crack! Thunk!
Each mini storm sent their charge tumbling to the dirt.
Blood sprayed everywhere, roars turning to screams echoing out.
My hunter's heart pounded harder, thrill tingling from my fingertips through my whole body.
'Fuck yeah, keep this up.'
But I got too locked in on the hunt, tunnel vision narrowing my view.
And exposed myself to the threat I'd momentarily forgotten.
"Hu...man..."
A voice right beside me.
Too late when I finally sensed it and whipped around.
'How...?'
I'd half-killed it just moments ago.
Yet here it was, zombie-like, close enough to strike.
"Where do you get off, you bastard!"
I swung the muzzle around, but it was a hair faster.
It clamped down on my gun, preventing a clear shot.
Panicking, I pulled the trigger—the recoil shoved it back.
But that left me open for its counter.
And it didn't miss.
"Die...!"
Thud!
In that split second.
I felt the impact ripple through my body.
I was already airborne.
"Kuhak!"
Insane pain numbed me.
But even then, I didn't let go of the gun.
I knew dropping it meant true death.
Splat!
The floor hit with a second shockwave.
No time to lose focus, though.
I snapped the gun up at the demon.
Rat-a-tat-tat!!!
Full auto, no holding back.
Point-blank range meant every round slammed home.
No room to dodge—the boss got shredded again.
I'd shaken the boss off, but things were still dicey.
Its minions attacked while I tangled with it.
No breather—I swung the muzzle to intercept them.
'Gonna run dry and die at this rate...!'
Quick glance.
That damn demon was regenerating again.
Worse, new monsters were sprouting from its body.
Tumors budded out, dropped to the floor when ripe.
They sucked nutrients from the membrane and grew into full monsters.
Translation: No smashing that thick skull, and this fight drags forever.
Ammo running critically low.
Time to choose.
"Come here, you fucker."
"????"
I roared and charged it.
The demon flashed surprise, then bolted.
But I wasn't letting it off easy.
Rat-a-tat-tat!
Bullets pulverized its leg bones.
It collapsed like a crumbling building.
I wasted the chasers with the last rounds.
Then strode up to the fallen beast.
"Wh...at...are...you...?"
It spoke human words, slow but clear.
I pressed the muzzle to its forehead.
Pulled the trigger.
Click click.
"Fuck...!"
Ammo tapped out right then.
No fleeing now.
They'd be waiting outside the door anyway.
"Kuh...kuh...kuh..."
It clocked my empty mag, smirking creepily.
New flesh budded every second.
Left alone, I was dead meat.
"Funny?"
Its laugh oddly pumped my adrenaline.
Sudden thought hit.
No bullets mean run? Nah.
'Why run? Just beat it to death physically.'
Decision made, I flipped the gun backward.
Test-swung it like a bat—solid potential as a bludgeon.
"Wh...at...are...you...do...ing...?"
"What else?"
I pinned its gut with my foot to stop any crawl.
"You're dying by my hand today, pal."
Thud! Thwack! Thwack!
"U...ah...ak...!"
I swung full force.
One hit, two—bones crunched, flesh burst with each dull impact.
It thrashed in agony, but futile.
"Whew, tiring. Why won't this break?"
"Cra...zy...bastard...!"
Aiming to cave its skull, I hammered relentlessly—but thicker than expected.
Would it even crack?
Could I kill it like this?
Doubts creeping in.
"Mo...ron..."
It grinned at me, eerie and terrifying.
Any normal person would've screamed and fled.
Me? I snapped.
"You fucking come here."
"D...on't...!"
Strategy shift.
Can't crack the head? Rip it off.
I gripped its shredded torso with my legs, arm-barred the head, and yanked hard.
"F...u...ck...ing...!"
"Die, you fuck!"
"N...no...no...!"
It worked.
Flesh tore slowly, blood gushing.
Muscles popped like overstretched bands.
"D...em...on...bas...tard...!"
Crunch!
The spine ripped free.
Light faded from the demon's eyes.
"Hah... hah..."
[Unidentified infection detected]
[Ship defense systems activating]
Power surged through the ship.
Drones popped up from somewhere, torching the biomass everywhere.
Safe now.
I opened the community window, snapped a pic, and posted.
Title: Grill's still hot, right?
Author: Auto-Nickname 1582
(Pic of demon ripped apart, spine yanked out)
This was fucking exhausting
Went through all my ammo and it still wouldn't die, so I just ripped its spine out
How the hell did you guys handle this beast?
Major respect ;;;
Based on past reactions, I figured they'd stay chill.
Galrum types were unfazed by the usual.
"Good job" at best.
No big expectations as I checked comments.
??????????????????? What is this?
The galrums reacted totally opposite to what I'd predicted.