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Old Barrel noticed Alden’s strategy and moved behind Azure Serpent, attempting to throw off Alden’s attack pattern by using Azure Serpent as a shield.
He believed that if he managed to unleash his abilities, he could defeat Alden in the next strike.
However, Alden had no intention of giving him that chance.
He combined the Twisted Arrow Technique with the Rapidflare Arrow Technique.
Besides its powerful offense and strong piercing ability, the Twisting Arrow Technique had another major benefit, it could bend.
Whoosh!
Alden’s arrow struck Old Barrel hiding behind Azure Serpent.
Shock filled his expression.
Alden’s way of attacking went far beyond what he had imagined.
The Azure Serpent shook its body and rushed towards Alden.
Alden understood that it aimed to trap him with its wrapping ability.
If he got caught in its coils, the fight would surely end in defeat for him.
So, he made sure the Azure Serpent wouldn’t get that chance.
He continued using the Rapidflare Arrow Technique, but now he focused on the Azure Serpent and Old Barrel’s eyes.
Hitting such small targets demanded exceptional precision from any archer.
Furthermore, he used the Double Arrow Shot with the Rapidflare Arrow Technique made it even harder.
Without Eye of Purity, this level of accuracy would have been nearly impossible for him.
But with the help of the Eye of Purity, he found it much easier to strike his targets.
Alden swiftly used Double Arrow Shot, aiming at the Azure Serpent’s eyes, then followed up with the Twisted Arrow Technique, elevating his attack to an incredible level.
Old Barrel’s plan to strike from behind Azure Serpent was completely crushed by Alden’s relentless attack, leaving him powerless.
“Is this guy even human?” Old Barrel muttered, his face darkening.
He slapped his waist and pulled out a glowing talisman.
Alden was caught off guard. He hadn’t expected an NPC at this point to have such an item.
In a flash, Alden’s arrow flew straight at the talisman, but it was too late.
Old Barrel had already activated it, causing a golden light to cover both him and the Azure Serpent.
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Alden’s arrow struck him.
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Staring at the damage, Old Barrel was stunned.
“How… how can this be? Your attack is a real damage!”
The talisman should have greatly increased his defense, yet Alden’s attack still caused massive damage, proving his attack was real damage.
Alden had initially feared the talisman might be an attack or restraint type, but realizing it was a defensive type relieved him.
It barely affected his strategy.
Under his constant pressure, Old Barrel and Azure Serpent’s health points quickly dropped to a critical ten percent.
Old Barrel’s eyes burned with fury, as if preparing for a desperate last move.
But Alden suddenly paused.
“I don’t want to kill you, Senior. How about we make a deal?” Alden said with a smirk.
Old Barrel narrowed his eyes. “What kind of deal?”
“I’ll spare you if you give me 50 Attribute Points,” Alden replied casually.
Old Barrel looked at him suspiciously.
“Just 50 Attribute Points? You wouldn’t even help Village Keeper with his quest?”
Alden chuckled and nodded. “Honestly, I think Village Keeper isn’t fit for his role. That position should belong to Roland.
“But as an adventurer, I need to prioritize my own gains. So, give me 50 Attribute Points, and I’ll let you go.”
Old Barrel hesitated briefly before agreeing. “Fine, deal.”
Ding! “Old Barrel has given you a quest.”
“Quest requirement: Spare his life.”
“Quest penalty: None.”
“Quest reward: 50 Attribute Points.”
Alden grinned and accepted the quest without hesitation.
For now, he spared Old Barrel.
Village Keeper’s quest is still something he can consider, but perhaps it would be better to wait for later developments.
Additionally, he had another plan in mind.
He wanted both Village Keeper and Roland to suffer losses.
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Old Barrel was clearly one of Roland’s most trusted aides. If he were killed, the already weakened Roland would become even more
vulnerable.
The outcome of both sides taking damage, which he aimed for, was hard to accomplish.
By earning 50 Attribute Points in this manner, he managed to keep the rivalry between Roland and Village Keeper intact, letting them continue their conflict.
After parting ways with Old Barrel, Alden received another 50 Attribute Points.
He accessed his attribute page.
Nickname: Frost King.
Level: 10 (0/133100).
Class: Archer.
Health Points: 71,450/71,450.
MP: 100/100.
Attack: 309. Magic strength: 58.
Armor: 368. Magic resistance: 295.
Attack speed: 3.63. Movement speed: 5.7.
Physical penetration: 0%. Magic penetration: 0%.
Special Attributes: 15% Critical Hit, 10% Counterattack.
Attribute Points: 50.
Luck: Hidden
Talent: Heaven’s Hand (Super God–Level).
Skills: Rapid Shooting (2 stars), Basic Attack Amplification (3 stars), Lightning Jump (2 stars), Withered Tree Reborn (2 stars), Revival (3 stars), Invincible Body (1 star).
Equipment: Thunderstorm Bow (Silver Level), Treant Set (Black Iron), Eye of Purity (Special).
At level 10, Alden’s attributes were undeniably extraordinary.
Especially his skills–aside from the basic Rapid–Shooting skill, the rest of his skills are incredibly powerful at this stage.
Moreover, since he has carefully selected only the best skills, each one he possesses now significantly contributes to his overall strength.
In addition to that, he had 50 Attribute Points available.
Right now, he could choose to boost either his attack speed or movement speed.
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Although travel in the Rookie Village didn’t take much time, once he reached the main city, covering long distances could become a
hassle.
This would be especially true when he lacked a mount to speed up his journeys.
Furthermore, a higher movement speed would improve his ability to strike quickly and dodge effectively.
After some thought, he decided not to immediately spend the attribute points. Instead, he saved them for situations where future battles might require specific enhancements.
For now, he let the storyline progress and focused on increasing his health points as much as possible before Roland completed the Gold Level Longbow.
He wanted to reach peak condition before taking the next step.
Additionally, the skill “Withered Tree Reborn” remained an option.
Alden would also have the chance to collect more skill books in the upcoming fights.
As more players leave, Rookie Village No. 10086 is starting to feel a little empty.
While new players will eventually fill the empty spaces, this village has become somewhat out of place.
Most of the new players are from higher–level Rookie Villages.
As a result, even in the level 10 Twisted Jungle dungeon, Alden encounters only a few scattered teams.
Hey, want to join us? We’ve got a super powerful shield warrior with an elite–level Treant Set, and we’re sure we can clear the Jungeon.”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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