Transmigrated into a villain, I personally tore apart the shackles of fate.

Chapter 84 Half-Demon

Fred's frustration grew with each gunshot, and he searched for my location with increasing madness. The shadows in the forest disoriented him, and the pain gradually weakened him.

"You can't escape!" he roared, his voice echoing through the forest.

'I can do it, you don't need to worry.'

Thanks to the shadows, I was even able to evade Kaya Hartley's senses, and of course, I could also evade Fred's pursuit.

I quietly hid behind the tree, pointing my gun at him.

I know I can't let my guard down, and I can't give him a chance to fight back.

Keen Eyes

My keen eyes revealed his physical weaknesses, which were gradually being worn away by the demonic magic he was using.

boom! boom! boom!

I continued firing, each shot precisely calculated, aimed at his vulnerable spots. The bullets struck accurately, causing him to cough up blood violently, and his defenses continued to weaken.

Fred's breathing grew more and more rapid; he staggered, struggling to maintain his balance. He was nearly exhausted, and I could see the fear in his eyes.

"cough……!"

Blood gushed from his mouth, and he coughed incessantly. He struggled to stay upright, but it became increasingly difficult to maintain his balance.

“You…can’t break me,” he said between rapid breaths.

Then, his tone changed, and he said with a hint of regret, "I don't want to... use this."

I observed the changes in the atmosphere around him.

Boom!

As the demonic energy increased, my heart raced.

The pressure emanating from Fred shifted, becoming darker and more dangerous. It was as if he was unleashing a power that had been hidden for a long time.

His body twisted and contorted, forcibly changing shape, and the oppressive feeling in the air grew stronger. A strange red light flickered in Fred's eyes, and his appearance began to change.

'You finally used that capsule.'

He became a half-demon.

Why are demon contractors so difficult to deal with? Because they can use these capsules to forcibly transform into half-demons, but at the cost of losing a portion of their sanity.

It's like an overload.

Fred's words were filled with intense hatred. He shouted angrily, "You think you've won? You think you can defeat me like an ordinary hunter?"

'They've arrived.'

As magic surged within him, I could see the eerie red light in his eyes grow ever brighter.

Roar!

He threw his head back and let out a frenzied roar, the sound deafening. As the roar erupted, a surge of dark magic erupted from his body, violently impacting the surrounding trees and ground.

The air seemed to tremble under the power he released. The earth shook violently, trees were uprooted, and the flood of magic spread uncontrollably.

This is a skill he will use when he becomes a boss in a future chapter; it's an area-of-effect (AOE) attack.

[Disaster Roar]

Whoosh!

I immediately activated my skill [Swiftness], quickly creating distance and avoiding his attack range.

Unless you have a defensive artifact, it is almost impossible to withstand this skill.

Fred has acquired devastating power, and I know how to destroy him.

After all, I was the only one who understood his characteristics as a demon and was prepared for it.

In the chaos, I saw Fred become twisted and ugly, having fully embraced his demonic nature.

His laughter echoed through the forest, sending chills down my spine, and the oppressive aura emanating from him made me feel a cold shiver.

'But that's nothing compared to that time.'

I know what it feels like to face a strong opponent, and Fred isn't exactly strong. I forced myself to calm down and think things through.

“You can’t escape, Morse!” he sneered, his voice filled with twisted pleasure. “I’ll tear you to pieces!”

It seems he's already guessed that I'm the one hunting him, but that doesn't matter at all.

"Escape? Why would you escape?"

I muttered to myself, looking at this bastard.

Because of his newly manifested half-demon form, his wounds healed rapidly. His physical abilities had reached their peak, surpassing those of any ordinary hunter at this level.

However, as the boss of a future chapter, Fred has a fatal weakness.

It is weak against the Light attribute.

Not all demons fear light magic, which contradicts their reputation. In fact, some demons can use light magic.

However, some demons are indeed countered by light magic.

The Nicholson family.

This family possesses extremely strong regenerative abilities; they like to utilize the darkness and demonic magic in their surroundings to enhance the efficiency of their physical recovery.

However, because they utilize dark magic, their physical regeneration is disrupted when attacked by light magic, preventing them from regenerating as efficiently as before.

I grabbed the capsule I'd bought from the academy. It was a special capsule, filled with light-attribute magic, and the perfect size for my pistol bullets.

I had this capsule custom-made to ensure it would work. It cost me 10,000 walers, which is quite expensive.

But I don't care. After all, as long as I kill him, I can plunder his spoils. Even if I don't break even, I'll be satisfied as long as I eliminate a demon contractor.

I put it into the launcher that was specially designed for this capsule, raised the gun, and began to prepare.

"Where are you, you bastard!"

I could hear Fred shouting from a distance.

I reached into my bracelet and pulled out a small, shimmering bottle labeled "Potion of Strength." Without hesitation, I popped the stopper and drank it down in one gulp.

The power from the potion surged into my body. Due to his powerful regenerative abilities, my bullets were barely able to harm him. Therefore, continuing to use the same tactics was no longer effective.

He was already physically stronger than me, but his demonic abilities made him an even more formidable opponent. Since the capsule wasn't a bullet, I needed to use it at close range.

[Speed]

I activated my skill and felt an energy surge into my body once again.

As the distance closed, Fred's eyes widened, and a mocking smile appeared on his face.

"You've finally decided to show yourself."

Whoosh!

Fred's attack came incredibly fast, a powerful right hook aimed straight for my face. He used all his strength, channeling his immense power into that punch, delivering an attack capable of shattering bones.

However, I had anticipated this move.

With my newfound agility and strength, I skillfully dodged his punch, feeling the air currents as his fist grazed my cheek.

I'm going to kill you!

Whoosh!Whoosh!

Fred didn't stop. He immediately followed up with a sweeping leg, trying to knock me down. That leg, like a blurry lightning bolt, precisely locked onto my ankle.

But it still didn't work. Fred wasn't a skilled fighter; he was just a lurking bug.

His movements were so predictable that I immediately analyzed his taut muscles. Normally, I would have a hard time avoiding his attacks, but the potion had enhanced my physical abilities.

Whoosh!

I leaped over his sweeping leg, barely avoiding it. The whistling wind made me stagger slightly.

'If I get hit even once, I'm dead.'

This is a battle between life and death.

boom!

I circled behind him in mid-air and quickly kicked him in the back, using this movement to create distance between us and disrupt his balance.

This move is exactly what I wanted.

Fred staggered forward, clearly shocked by the agility I had never displayed before, while I had already leaped over him.

"You've been hiding it all along..."

Before he could finish speaking, I raised the gun and poured as much of my [Moon] magic power as possible into it.

boom!

Gunshots echoed, but this time, I had removed the suppressor, increasing the gun's power. I didn't want to take any risks.

Pfft!

The bullet pierced Fred's chest precisely, and blood gushed from the wound. But this was still not the end.

Keen Eyes

I raised the capsule launcher and aimed at the spot where the bullet had penetrated. The wound was healing, and Fred prepared to stand up.

puff!

When I fired the capsule, it instantly passed through the narrow gap left by my bullet.

boom!

The capsule exploded inside his body.

puff

Blood gushed from his body, and a yellow light flashed through the wound.

I landed steadily and looked at my accomplishment.

"what!"

After Fred transformed, he let out a scream that sounded like he was in pain for the first time.

"W-how..."

He staggered, his body's recovery interrupted internally. His regenerative abilities did not return as he had hoped.

“All of this, Fred Nelson… no, I should say Fred Nicholson… a thousand faces…”

I slowly approached and raised my gun.

"You've always been under my control."

"Uh... cough!"

Blood gushed from his mouth and wounds, and his body convulsed violently. Light-attribute magic spread through his body like cancer cells, devouring him.

I'm going to kill you!

He shouted and tried to grab me. But I had expected this.

I dodged his attack as before, stepped on his head, and slammed my foot down hard.

“It’s over, Fred Nicholson…”

I grabbed my gun and pointed it at his head.

"Just this one bullet..."

Then pull the trigger.

boom!

That was the last thing he heard before he lost his life.

puff

The bullet went straight through his head...