Apocalypse: Launching a Counterattack Against the Villainess

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But the next second, he could no longer make a sound.

A sharp dagger pierced his jaw and went straight through his head.

Everyone was quite frightened by this scene, especially the group of thugs, whose experience in this area was even less than that of Yuwen Chaolu and others who often fought against zombies.

Witnessing such a bloody and cruel scene even caused them to experience phantom pain immediately.

Jesse's reaction was no better. Just as the signal of "danger and counterattack" flashed through his mind, Nie Qingyun had already pulled the dagger out of the skinny man's head.

The movement was swift and efficient, clearly not the first time he had killed someone; almost instinctively, he immediately turned his head and shouted:

"Kill her!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of contempt immediately appeared on Nie Qingyun's face. This was not because of the difference in combat strength, but because the other party lacked combat skills.

In Chinese pronunciation, the word "he" is not gender-specific. In the high-pressure environment of the battlefield, giving such unclear instructions to comrades can easily lead to accidents.

He had read a review of Huabang's march into Gibraltar, which included a section specifically on this topic.

Commands used for battlefield command should be concise, effective, and clearly defined by subject and verb.

Especially when it comes to specific roles, one should pay more attention to the precision of language expression.

The correct statement should be -- kill the hostage.

As expected, the skinny man with the gun trembled upon hearing this, and a hint of hesitation appeared on his face.

It was this moment of hesitation that gave Nie Qingyun the opportunity to quickly get close.

By the time the skinny man tried to raise his gun and aim again, it was too late.

However, he was a ruthless man. Seeing that he could not pose a threat to the other party, he simply put his finger on the trigger.

But Nie Qingyun's actions did not falter in the slightest.

The skinny man turned pale with fright, because what was happening contradicted the information he possessed.

In his heart, Nie Qingyun cared about this girl; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought a group of people here.

Even if he couldn't force the other side to surrender directly by taking hostages, he should at least make them think twice.

But now, the other side has already raised their knife.

There's no way I can dodge this blow...

This was the last thought that crossed the skinny man's mind. Then, a ruthless glint appeared in his eyes, and he pulled the trigger forcefully.

"Crack!"

The sound of the firing pin hitting empty air startled Junko Hanagami, who shrank her neck. Then she felt a gust of wind in front of her, but the expected pain did not come.

She instinctively turned her head and saw that the man who had been holding the gun was now only half a head, like a watermelon sliced ​​in half with a sharp knife, blood still gushing out.

As the man's body went limp, half of his head slowly slid down the glass wall not far away, as if leaving a long trail of blood in the air.

Having dealt with the only man with a gun, Hanako Junko's crisis was temporarily resolved, but Nie Qingyun's actions did not stop. In almost a breath, he circled the round table and reached out to Jesse.

He didn't use a dagger or his fists; those would have been pointless.

He only needs to touch the other party to obtain detailed information.

Just as his hand was inches away from Jesseni, Nie Qingyun suddenly found himself losing all feeling in his body.

In a moment of desperation, he immediately leaned forward, intending to use the momentum to touch the other person.

But Jesseni reacted quickly, dodging to the side in a flash, while raising his right hand high, materializing a short-handled axe in a ball of light.

"idiot."

Jesseni wore a confident smile, his arm muscles suddenly tensed, and he swung down.

Nie Qingyun secretly regretted it, as he had originally planned to gather more intelligence.

If he were alone, he wouldn't mind trying to maneuver a little longer and look for an opportunity, but now that the girls are all present and Jesse has already activated her ability, he has no choice but to end the battle as soon as possible to avoid any accidents.

The next second, Jesse's body, along with his confident expression, froze, and he fell straight to the ground, his pupils dilating.

At the same time, Nie Qingyun regained consciousness and a system notification appeared in his mind.

[Obtain the Dying Treasure Chest of the Transcendentalist x1]

[Obtain the Dying Treasure Chest of the Transcendentalist x1]

[Obtain the Dying Treasure Chest of the Transcendentalist x1]

The appearance of the [Dying Treasure Chest] means the target is dead. Nie Qingyun straightened up and looked at Jesse's intact corpse, and couldn't help but marvel at the power of this skill scroll once again.

This guy probably won't understand why he lost until he dies.

There's no way around it; that's the rule of battle between "transcendent beings"—information always trumps power.

To be honest, using such high-end equipment on someone like Jesseni is a real waste.

But no matter how precious something is, you can't use it with peace of mind if you don't understand it completely, especially in dangerous situations.

Therefore, with the idea of ​​obtaining intelligence in mind, Nie Qingyun didn't feel too bad about it.

The entire battle lasted only a few seconds. When the thugs made their move, they didn't even realize that their leader, Jesseni, was dead.

The scene immediately erupted like a hornet's nest, with everyone rushing forward.

Seeing this, Nie Qingyun merely raised an eyebrow slightly; in his eyes, this group was no different from a rabble.

Given his current physical attributes, he might even be able to dodge bullets under extreme circumstances, let alone their chaotic attacks.

"Swish!"

Several flashes of cold light appeared, and the first few who rushed over fell into pools of blood.

Yuwen Chaolu gripped her weapon tightly from behind. When she saw someone circle around behind Nie Qingyun, she panicked, picked up her weapon, and rushed forward.

Unexpectedly, the man paused, turned around, and swung his sword at her.

This sudden turn of events clearly caught her off guard.

Just then, a hand suddenly grabbed Yuwen Chaolu by the collar and pulled her backward. Then, the person was stabbed through the chest with a knife.

The others also stopped moving cautiously, their faces filled with fear, because they had realized the difference in strength.

The man before them was someone they were simply not capable of dealing with at their level.

Yuwen Chaolu patted her chest with lingering fear, about to express her gratitude, when she saw Nie Qingyun had picked up the old-fashioned pistol at some point, skillfully pressing the magazine release and checking the ammunition through the quick-viewing hole.

"From now on, let's begin the first lesson."

As he spoke, Nie Qingyun inserted the magazine back in, then deftly pulled the slide to eject a spent cartridge, saying with a serious expression:

"This gun is a silent weapon designed in 64 specifically for intelligence agents. Its most distinctive features are the integrated silencer and the bolt-action mechanism."

As he spoke, he reached up and adjusted the safety on the side of the gun, then continued:

"After switching modes, this gun can only be manually decased and chambered to avoid leaving evidence in special circumstances due to the inability to dispose of spent cartridge cases in time."

"So that's how it is!" Yuwen Chaolu's eyes lit up immediately, and she exclaimed in realization:

"That's why no bullets were fired when that guy just fired..."

"So that wasn't insurance after all... He got scammed by you... That's amazing!"

Hearing this, Nie Qingyun shook his head helplessly and tapped the girl, saying:

"I'm telling you this to tell you not to always rush headlong into things."

"Taking action is always the last step in a battle."

"Before that, you must do everything you can to make the situation work in your favor."

After speaking, Nie Qingyun handed the pistol to Yuwen Chaolu:

"Be careful not to let the muzzle of your gun pass through your comrade's body..."

Then he gestured with his chin toward the motionless, twitching man on the ground:

"Kill him."

Chapter 172: I Couldn't Hold Back Anymore... (Standing on tiptoe) (4k)

Kinetic thermal weapons remain active on major battlefields today, primarily due to their excellent reliability and ease of use.

Not only are they immune to EMP attacks, but even untrained ordinary people can shoot them.

But for most people, the hardest thing is not firing a gun, but having the resolve to kill their own kind.

Especially for young girls, who grow up in a loving environment and receive a good education, even deceiving others can cause them guilt, let alone murder.

Yuwen Chaolu tremblingly took the pistol and pointed it at the man lying on the ground, blood gushing from his chest.

The deathly silence in the room made her forehead break out in a cold sweat, especially when she met the man's eyes, which were filled with pain and pleading, making her hesitate to pull the trigger.

Perhaps this is not a test that girls her age should have to go through, but Nie Qingyun has to teach them how to protect themselves.

So he slowly walked behind Yuwen Chaolu, reached out and wrapped his hand around the other's hand holding the gun, pressing his index finger on top of the other's fingers, and said calmly:

"Regardless of good or evil, most people will have this look in their eyes when they are about to die..."

As she spoke, she glanced at the man who was hanging alive in mid-air, and continued:

"That person also pleaded and struggled like that..."

"And then there's Miss Junko. If we lose today, she will have to endure a torment that is many times longer than the pain of death."

"Or……"

"Can you only make up your mind through hatred when you see your companion's bright eyes gradually rotting away in agony?"

As he spoke, Nie Qingyun's fingers began to slowly increase in pressure.

"I can do it!" At that moment, Yuwen Chaolu suddenly raised her head. Although her hands were still trembling, her eyes were much more determined. She glanced at the still-shaken Hanako Junko, then shifted her gaze back to the man and said to Nie Qingyun:

"If it has to be done."

He had barely finished speaking when he pulled the trigger.

The bullet flew out and pierced the man's head.

She ultimately took this difficult step, and although the process was arduous, it proved what Nie Qingyun had said before: justice never prevails on its own.

To resist only after one's companions have suffered is not upholding justice, but rather seeking compensation.

Having understood this, Yuwen Chaolu resolutely pulled the trigger.

In fact, she knew in her heart that the man had been stabbed in the chest, and even if she didn't shoot, he would die from excessive blood loss.

But she still fired, because it wasn't just a test, it was also "preparatory training."

After catching her breath, Yuwen Chaolu composed herself and prepared to return the pistol to Nie Qingyun.

But Nie Qingyun didn't take it; instead, he gently pushed it back.

"Keep it; it will help you recall the reasons for pulling the trigger when you waver in the future."

He then reminded her again:

"Also, never let your gun pass over your comrades during combat."

Yuwen Chaolu nodded seriously, gripping the gun tightly again. It seemed that the warmth of the man's chest behind her made her braver than ever before.

At this moment, someone finally discovered Jesseni's death. The battle had lasted for less than a minute, and nearly half of their men, including their leader, had already died. This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to them, who were already terrified.

After the adrenaline rush subsided, some people even started to tremble in their legs.

Seeing this, Nie Qingyun released Yuwen Chaolu and turned to a girl covering Wendy's eyes, instructing her:

"You take Wendy and Ellie out first."

Upon hearing this, the latter did not hesitate much; staying here in a confrontation of this level would only be a hindrance.

Immediately, he and another girl whose attributes had not been enhanced led Wendy and Ellie outside.

Surprisingly, Junko Hanagami, who has a very gentle personality, did not leave with them.

Seeing this, Nie Qingyun didn't say much. After the others had left, he took a few steps back and said to Yuwen Chaolu, Bai Yelinyin, and the others:

"The battle that follows is now in your hands."

Looking at the blood and severed limbs scattered on the ground, Bai Yelin was also very scared, but she knew that Nie Qingyun had already done enough, and they couldn't hide behind Nie Qingyun forever.

He took a deep breath, stepped forward, and retrieved a slightly longer weapon from the [Data Space].