Assassin at Range: The Sniper’s Lethal Power

The effect of Tristan's shout was immediate and obvious.

Gold Hook Jack, who had already locked onto Tristan's position and was ready to reel him in for a swift kill, suddenly experienced a moment of distraction. He even forgot to attack, his mind reeling from the unexpected disturbance.

One-Eyed and Redbeard's faces instantly turned pale.

This secret of theirs was known to no one, except their long-dead parents. How did this shadowy figure learn about it? Was it possible that the captain had heard some rumors and orchestrated this scene to test them?

Yes, it had to be that!

One-Eyed subtly signaled Redbeard with his eyes, indicating that they shouldn't make any rash moves.

Redbeard understood. Even though their combined strength couldn't rival Gold Hook Jack's, they couldn't afford to tear their faces apart unless absolutely necessary.

As for Heavy Fist, the bull-headed third officer, he was completely clueless about what was going on. He was still lost in thought, wondering what he'd eat later.

Seeing Gold Hook Jack's troubled expression, Tristan immediately knew that he had successfully planted a seed of doubt in his mind.

It was time to stoke the fire.

Tristan activated his Shadow Stealth to reposition himself and hid behind a pillar, shouting, "One-Eyed, you've always wanted to kill Gold Hook Jack and take over as the owner of the arena, right? I'll help you do it."

One-Eyed, the first mate, was torn.

This was indeed his desire deep inside, but was the situation too coincidental?

First, a giant wolf wreaked havoc in the stands, drawing the attention of the thugs. Then, an assassin showed up, trying to take out Gold Hook Jack.

It seemed advantageous for them, but who knew if this wasn't Gold Hook Jack's trap? Perhaps he wanted to draw out any disloyal people.

This trick wasn't new. Back on the ship, Gold Hook Jack had used the same method to eliminate One-Eyed and Redbeard's predecessors. It was after that incident that they became the first and second mates.

Could Gold Hook Jack be trying to repeat the same tactic to eliminate potential threats?

Thinking about this, One-Eyed's face twisted with anger. He shouted, "My loyalty to the captain is unquestionable! Don't think you can sow discord here!"

Redbeard, the second mate, also followed suit, swearing his loyalty. "Same here!"

The bull-headed Heavy Fist scratched his head. "What's going on?"

Tristan observed the reactions of the bosses and was reassured.

Things were going exactly as he had predicted.

The seed of suspicion had been planted in Gold Hook Jack's mind. Whether or not One-Eyed and Redbeard were truly brothers, Gold Hook Jack would now be wary of them.

With that, Tristan's pressure eased.

On the other side, Gold Hook Jack knew that now wasn't the time for internal conflict. He wasn't weak, and the candles hanging on the ceiling had some concealment-breaking effects, but even now, he couldn't lock onto the intruder's position!

The intruder's Stealth ability was flawless, perhaps even on par with Edith's.

"When did the black market get such troublesome people?" Gold Hook Jack thought warily. He decided to put aside his suspicions and work with One-Eyed and Redbeard to deal with the intruder first.

But after that, he would have to look into these two subordinates' backgrounds. If they really were brothers, he wouldn't show them mercy!

With a sneer, Gold Hook Jack said, "This is just some petty attempt at sowing discord. We won't fall for it. One-Eyed, Redbeard, flank him and force him out!"

One-Eyed and Redbeard exchanged a glance, relieved to see that Gold Hook Jack wasn't going to press the issue.

But Tristan wouldn't let Gold Hook Jack have his way. He immediately sneered and said, "One-Eyed, do you really think after today, you'll still have a peaceful life? You know exactly what kind of person Gold Hook Jack is."

This statement struck deep into One-Eyed's heart.

Indeed, no matter how smooth Gold Hook Jack sounded now, once the intruder was dealt with and the thugs returned, everything would be back under Gold Hook Jack's control. At that point, One-Eyed and Redbeard might not even survive to see another day.

A lot of things could be uncovered if one truly investigated. If the truth about One-Eyed and Redbeard's brotherhood came to light, Gold Hook Jack wouldn't let them live.

No, even without concrete evidence, just the seed of suspicion in Gold Hook Jack's mind would grow and eventually consume them.

Realizing this, One-Eyed's mind began to shift.

Perhaps it was time to take this opportunity to eliminate Gold Hook Jack!

One-Eyed gave Redbeard a subtle look, and Redbeard understood, deliberately slowing his pace, no longer eager to corner Tristan.

Seeing this, Tristan knew he had a chance and added, "This Wild Arena is a great place, huh? Just the ticket sales alone bring in endless revenue. I heard Gold Hook Jack's bedroom is made of pure gold. He must have made quite a bit of money."

"One-Eyed, my employer is willing to support you and your brother to take over the Wild Arena once Gold Hook Jack is out of the picture."

Whether Edith said this or not was irrelevant.

One-Eyed wouldn't confront Edith anyway. Even if he did, Edith would probably give a vague but positive response.

From Edith's perspective, Gold Hook Jack was tough to deal with, but One-Eyed and Redbeard were far easier to manipulate.

One-Eyed hesitated more and more.

Seeing this, Gold Hook Jack couldn't help but snicker. "So, you really are a thankless wretch!"

With that, he raised his hand, and his curved hook shot toward One-Eyed, aiming directly for his only remaining eye.

One-Eyed, the first mate, narrowly avoided the attack, his mind made up.

If you're not going to show mercy, then I won't either!

"Bro, let's do this!" One-Eyed roared as he grabbed a wooden bucket from the floor and threw it toward Gold Hook Jack.

Redbeard, the second mate, grabbed a nearby wine glass, took a big gulp, and then ignited the fire with a flick of his fingers, unleashing a stream of flames that shot several meters toward Gold Hook Jack.

The betrayal by the two bosses turned the tide of the battle instantly!

However, Gold Hook Jack, as a Gold Grade, had far superior attributes and easily dodged One-Eyed and Redbeard's combined attacks. He pulled out a firearm from his back and shot directly at One-Eyed.

Blood sprayed everywhere as One-Eyed's health visibly dropped.

This made One-Eyed regret his rashness.

He hadn't expected Gold Hook Jack to be so strong.

"I acted too hastily…"

One-Eyed cried out, "Hidden one, if you don't make your move now, we're dead!"

He had seen that after Gold Hook Jack took a knife hit earlier, his expression had clearly shown pain, meaning the hidden intruder wasn't weak.

To take down Gold Hook Jack, they would need the help of this shadowy figure.

As they say, there's no turning back once the bow is drawn; once the faces were torn, there was only one way forward.

Tristan, of course, wouldn't sit idly by and let One-Eyed and Redbeard be killed.

He was counting on these two to tie down Gold Hook Jack.

With Shadow Stealth finally off cooldown, Tristan immediately hurled his Shadow Dagger.

-30065! (Weak Spot Attack)

The terrifying damage number appeared above Gold Hook Jack's head, causing the pirate captain's face to change drastically.

The next moment, Rend and Toxic Blood Plague triggered simultaneously.

-850!

-2000!