The whole nation is trying to survive on the cable car; I'm choosing one of three options at ea

The gun slipped from her hand and fell to the ground with a crisp metallic clang. Her body clung to the spear for a moment, then slumped down, crashing to the ground, twitching twice before going still.

[Slayed a level 5 human.]

Su Mu holstered his gun, looked down at the corpse on the ground, and frowned slightly.

From the moment the gun was fired to the moment the victim died, the entire process took less than two seconds. Her movements were so decisive they didn't seem hesitant... The first shot to the head missed, the second corrected, she didn't even have time to aim properly, firing entirely from muscle memory. This reaction speed isn't something that can be developed through practice; it's more like an instinct born from some kind of talent or profession.

This is an assassin.

They weren't the kind of petty thugs who stabbed people in dark alleys with knives, but real, systematically trained or modified killing machines.

Su Mu crouched down and began searching her body.

The first item... a handgun. Black paint, silver sheen, magazine still full.

Silent Pistol (Green)

[Type: Ranged Weapon]

[Firepower: 45]

Magazine capacity: 8 round

[Accessories: Integrated silencer]

[Note: The special coating can block some reconnaissance capabilities.]

Su Mu stuffed the pistol into his backpack. Its firepower was 45, more than double that of the M500. But that wasn't the most important thing... what he valued was the note: a special coating that could block some reconnaissance capabilities. This meant it was a "counter-reconnaissance" weapon.

The second item... a dagger. It was entirely black, with a blade that gleamed with a cold, sharp light.

Shadow Dagger (Green)

[Type: Melee Weapon]

Sharpness: 35

【Durability: 100/100】

[Passive Skill: Stealth & Assassination... The first attack while in stealth deals 300% damage.]

[Note: This is the standard weapon of the Shadow Assassin.]

Su Mu stared at the dagger, his pupils contracting slightly. Triple damage. If that woman hadn't used a gun, but instead had struck his vitals with this dagger while he was invisible, the outcome might have been completely different. His armor might have stopped the bullets, but he dared not gamble with a green-quality dagger, sharpness value 35, and triple damage.

He searched the other areas as well. Inside the pocket of his clothes, he found several magazines, a pack of compressed biscuits, two bottles of mineral water, and a few crumpled pieces of paper. The notes were written in some kind of script he didn't recognize; the crooked lines looked like the tracks of insects, and he couldn't understand a single word.

In addition, there was a small package wrapped in oiled paper. Upon opening it, there were several dark red crystals of varying sizes, with fine lines on their surfaces, shimmering faintly as if they were breathing.

Su Mu didn't recognize the thing, but its system description gave him a jolt.

【Special Ability Crystal (Blue)】

[Type: Consumables/Materials]

[Effect: Permanently increases Spirit by 1 point upon use, or can be used for equipment enchanting/building upgrades.]

[Note: Valid only for the first use.]

Supernatural Crystallization. Permanently enhances mental attributes.

Su Mu's hand paused slightly.

He wasn't in a hurry to use it. It was a blue-quality item, and using it on his spirit would permanently boost his attribute. However, spirit wasn't his primary attribute, so even adding 1 point would have a negligible impact on his combat power. He'd save it; perhaps he could use it for something more important later, like upgrading buildings or enchanting equipment.

The dagger, the pistol, the few pieces of supernatural crystals... the combined value of these things far exceeded the junk he had looted from those giants tonight. But they also reinforced Su Mu's belief in one judgment... this woman was not a survivor.