Yu Yuan, the Essence of a Battlefield Rat

The third-floor corridor of Liberty Tower plunged into darkness.

With Dark Vision, Yu Yuan could clearly see a player not far away. The man gripped a sledgehammer and began quietly shifting position.

But with his Street Rat title, Yu Yuan could still hear him moving—not just his footsteps, but the rustle of his clothes and gear.

From a passage on the other side of the hall came faint sounds that Yu Yuan, listening intently, picked up.

He slowed his breathing as he listened to the two players and quietly waited for the fight to begin.

They had clearly spotted each other, and each saw the other as prey. Slowly, they drew closer.

Closer. Closer still!

Suddenly—

Creak...

The distinct sound of a bow being drawn echoed through the corridor.

Twang...

An arrow flew toward the player with the sledgehammer.

The man ducked behind a pillar just in time. The arrow skimmed past it and struck the wall.

Click—

The hall lit up. The archer had switched on his Headlamp, illuminating the pillar.

Hidden in a corner, Yu Yuan could now see the archer's equipment. He had probably found it in Liberty Tower too.

It was just like the gear Yu Yuan wore.

Under Yu Yuan's watchful eye, the two players began circling the pillar. The archer kept hunting for an opening, while the sledgehammer wielder stayed behind cover, looking for a chance to strike back.

"Buddy, do we really have to fight? We could both collect supplies and get out without getting in each other's way. No need to fight to the death!" the sledgehammer wielder called from behind the pillar.

But Yu Yuan saw him set the sledgehammer aside while he had a moment, then take the Spear from his back.

It was clearly homemade, in a style Yu