Chapter 38: Divide and Conquer Part 3
Yukio aimed his gun targeting Flick's teammate. Killing their healer would greatly ease their front liners. Yukio's gun was designed as sniper rifle with elongated barrel that could be extended based on his desired range.
Yukio pulled the trigger. The gun didn't release any sound due to Gunslinger's special ability 'Silent Kill'. It was hard to get which every gunner wanted to have.
The bishop that was targeted by Yukio was hit on his head. It was a clean headshot. The priest received 80% damage that triggered a status ailment which was stun. The bishop was stunned so was the other but, like a practiced assassin, Shadow released a ninjutsu that held everyone rooted.
Sakura released a fast slashing skill that launched to the bishop who was still stunned. Before the action was registered to the bishop's mind, he saw his screen gray, which was equivalent to being dead.
Flick only received a notification that someone died on his team. He didn't see who it was so he could only kill the fighter that he was fighting. But, an unexpected event happened.
Phoenix life was only hundred and he would die if he was hit one more time, instead of dodging he tried to release his last skill but unexpectedly, his screen suddenly turned gray. He was too focused on his opponent that he forgot his surroundings.
A scythe decapitated Phoenix, instead of turning into white lights, his body remained. It was a gruesome image but Flick didn't leave his sights on the new enemy.
"Oh… he died." the new comer muttered like he didn't expect to kill his target in one blow. "Well, it didn't matter. Hello, Flick. Nice to see you outside the game."
"Gilbert..." Flick gritted his teeth. A demon emerged from nowhere. He felt suffocated. He was once his teammate and he saw how Gilbert brought disaster to his enemies. They weren't close but they were at least an acquaintance.
If someone asked Flick, which team he didn't want to see in any events, he would answer Sweden because the demon was there. Yes, he wasn't called demon because he was bad natured person but his race was Demon.
"What do we have here? Germany, right? And… Japan? Oh! Fox!" He was excited but he still maintained his poker face.
"I don't want to fight you, Gilbert."
"But I do."
The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. It was a skill being used as a domain. Death's Domain. He was called Envoy of Death. Gilbert's Domain was still incomplete because he still needed one more piece of equipment to be the final successor of Death.
Flick knew that but he was still a Unique class. He was only normal class, if it was other then he wouldn't run away but it was Gilbert.
"Who are you?" Yukio asked pointing his gun to Gilbert. He was shocked when he found out that Flick didn't help his teammates. So when he turned, he saw Flick and an unknown person with Phoenix corpse.
"Hello, Fox. I'm Gilbert."
"He's Poker Face! Don't let your guard down!" Flick told Gilbert's title inside the game. Poker Face a cold blooded demon which garnered a lot of attention due to his gruesome way of killing.
"Well, let's start this battle." Gilbert vanished and reappeared at Flick's left side. Flick didn't wait for the scythe to hit him and dodged while firing his two pistols.
Gilbert abandoned his attack and once again vanished before reappearing at his spot before he attacked.
"Heh, not bad."
Flick didn't answer and attacked Gilbert. He knew what Gilbert's skill. At least he knew some and it was enough. Gilbert didn't show any expression on his face.
He attacked Flick and dodge his attacks. Yukio couldn't make his move because he might shot Flick instead of Gilbert.
Yukio was sure that his team could finish the Germany. He needed to buy time and distract the two skilled players.
Flick became slower as the battle continued, he couldn't continue fighting with Gilbert anymore. He dodged and retreated. He glanced at his teammates and tried to rescue them many times but Gilbert didn't give him enough time.
"Leader, we finished the others. Should we join their fight?"
"No, we'll wait who'll win. Recover and get ready. We'll fight one of them soon."
Flick panted. He was actually getting tired. The event didn't remove their stamina. Flick's team was wiped out so he couldn't score anymore. He wasn't the flag bearer. Flick used his remaining mana and launched a grenade at Gilbert and Japan's team before fleeing.
Well, he tried. He felt a cold blade before his screen turned gray. He died and like Phoenix. He was decapitated.
"Now, it's your turn." Gilbert glanced at the enemies.
Japan's representative felt a terror that crawled to their skin. It was a terror that they never felt before. It was cold like feeling that they would soon go to the underworld.
"Germany was wiped out. They still got 3 points. Unfortunately, it was a pitiful score. They met an unexpected enemy."
"Let's recap to those who were eliminated. UK got 6 points. Germany and Italy, 3 points. Austria, Jordan, and Singapore got 2 points. Finland, Vietnam and Bulgaria got 1 point. Ukraine, Poland and Malaysia got 0 point."
"12 Teams were eliminated and 18 remains. Australia was still leading with 13 points, followed by USA still at 12 points, third place were Denmark and South Korea with 11 points."
"China got entangled with another powerhouse, France. Canada battling Russia. Philippines battling Taiwan."
"US should start getting scores but the Flag bearer wanted to fight rather than score. I pity their leader."
"So do I Miss Agatha. The battle still raged on but we still don't know how it'll turn out when there were only small number of teams remaining."
"Oh! I just got a message that Japan was wiped out. Let's see a replay."
Gilbert stretched his hand towards the corpses. "Stand up, my loyal knights."
Phoenix and Flick's corpse rose up, to the Japan's terror. Phoenix didn't think twice before attacking them. Flick with his fast and deadly attacks launched a barrage of bullets towards Yukio and Sakura which were near him.
Yukio couldn't believe what kind of skill he witnessed. A body without head. They attacked them like they were alive and to make it worst, they still have to deal with the sudden disappearance and appearance of Gilbert.
The Japan were wiped out after 20 minutes passed. They were all engulfed by the sudden bursting of corpses that dealt great damage the nearer you were to the explosion of corpse.
"How…" was the last thing the replay showed before it ended.
"A one man team. A fearsome enemy. Japan who was at top 10 was defeated easily by Sweden's single representative. It was a stunning victory… in a way. What do you think Miss Agatha?"
"Yes… I am still shocked and surprised but it was really a stunning and clean victory… if you didn't include the gruesome effects."
"Let's focus on Gilbert also known as Poker Face. He truly carried the demon race in a higher fame. He really was a demon in sheep's clothing with his striking appearance."
"Right. I was also mesmerized by his appearance add to that his poker face and we really have a one of a kind demon who slaughtered his way. I found him."
"Ahem… *cough* Miss Agatha we are still live and doing our job."
"Of course, Mr. Shin. I'm just expressing every maiden's impression of the man. Well he was still a teen but he looked like a man and a prince…"
"A bloody prince!"
"I agree… but still a prince. Anyway, another team was Eliminated after Japan which was Netherlands. They fought with another prince! *cough* Another powerful individual. US started to score by collecting flags."
"Japan and Netherlands got 4 points. We now have 16 remaining countries and based on their collected flags. Each one of them might enter the top 15 if they got lucky. The lowest having 2 collected flags."
"Let's see, Russia was also eliminated after fighting for awhile. They eliminated 2 players on Canada but still got wiped out. Fortunately, they got 5 points."
"Now we're at the climax. Spain and Turkey met. Each have 4 points with no bases. Unfortunately, they met in a base that will make them surpass the other."
"Oh! Taiwan and Philippines met the demon. I mean… the demon entered the fray. Haha! Let's pray for their success."