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A split second later, a thunderous, concussive explosion shook the entire camp like a violent earthquake! A massive fireball surged upward, licking the sky with roaring flames, followed instantly by a secondary shockwave that tore away the top layer of earth, hurling dirt and debris into the air amidst a dense cloud of black smoke and dust. Even Erik had not anticipated this level of destructive yield. He stood frozen in momentary shock, then stepped cautiously into the billowing dust cloud.The camp occupants were paralyzed with absolute terror upon witnessing the sheer explosive force! Ramon stammered with bulging eyes, "Good god! A mere handful of powder produced this level of devastation?! What kind of terrifying weapon have you engineered, Erik?! This possesses enough raw power to alter the balance of power across the entire world!"When Erik reached the crater and gazed downward, his eyes nearly popped out of sockets; the blast had carved a massive, deep chasm into the solid ear
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Over the past few months, the Dragon Skeleton Camp had transformed into a living legend whose echoes reverberated through every corner of the wild lands. Whispers and rumors were no longer confined to humans alone; even ferocious beasts began exchanging terrifying tales about the "Ghost of the Wild Lands." Everyone—from seasoned hunters to ambitious mercenaries—started desperately investigating the true identity of that mysterious man who had humiliated the Hamsen Chieftain and struck terror into the entire tribe.Moreover, these booming echoes prompted intelligence agencies from neighboring kingdoms to dispatch disguised spies and covert agents to infiltrate the field camps deep within the wilderness, hoping to gather intelligence and unravel the true identity of the dreaded Ghost who had become a symbol of legendary terror.On a sunlit day, Erik and Ramon were returning to the camp along the rugged forest trails, carrying the heavy carcasses of Hamsen they had harvested for their on
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The Supreme Chieftain of the Hamsen and Erik stood face-to-face in the center of the illuminated plaza, surrounded by hundreds of feral tribe members chanting in their primitive tongue and banging their spears against the earth. On the far perimeter of the plaza, Ramon observed the tense standoff with cold sweat pouring down his forehead, his heart oscillating between sheer dread and faint hope.The gargantuan Chieftain held his ground with absolute stability, while Erik began circling him in calculated, methodical arcs. Holding his steel longsword in his right hand and his trench dagger in his left, Erik patiently searched for a lethal opening.With a deafening battle cry that vibrated through the stone plaza, the Chieftain charged forward like a rampant behemoth, seeking to crush Erik beneath his immense weight! However, Erik side-stepped with fluid, phantom-like grace, causing the Chieftain's momentum to carry him headlong into a dense crowd of his own warriors, crushing three Hams
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Erik stood in his shadowed vantage point, gazing down at the ruinous, desolate village of the Hamsen. No bonfires burned, no lanterns flickered, and a suffocating silence hung over the decaying settlement, broken only by the sluggish movements of Hamsen patrols wandering the narrow alleys like ethereal specters. Erik's eyes widened as he took in the vast expanse of the ruined town; despite the present decay, the ancient architectural foundations clearly indicated that this location was once a thriving, vibrant civilization.Inwardly, Erik wondered: Who were the original inhabitants of these stone dwellings before the rise of the Hamsen? What tragic catastrophe wiped them out, leaving their homes in absolute ruin? Was it possible that these feral Hamsen were once ordinary humans in a forgotten era—cursed or mutated by some catastrophic phenomenon that stripped away their humanity and twisted them into these repulsive, cannibalistic abominations?Clearing his mind of idle speculation, E
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As the soft early light of dawn filtered through the rugged horizon of the wild lands, the two hunter squads set out to begin their field hunting duties. The crisp morning air still carried a biting chill, and Ramon and Erik moved cautiously across the terrain, scanning the landscape for signs of prey. As Ramon prepared to step over a dense patch of fallen autumn leaves, Erik darted forward with blinding speed, grabbing his shoulder and yanking him backward with immense force. In that exact fraction of a second, the ground directly beneath Ramon's intended footstep collapsed, revealing a deep pit lined with sharpened, fire-hardened wooden stakes. Had Ramon taken that single step, his body would have been completely impaled and torn to shreds.Ramon exhaled sharply, his voice trembling slightly. "Damn it, Erik! You saved my life!"Erik looked at the pit impassively, smoothing his sleeve. "Pay absolute attention to your surroundings. Always avoid paths covered in loose foliage and stick
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When Harma spotted the approaching figures in the distance, he rose from his seat by the fire and scanned their exhausted faces. The group consisted of a middle-aged courier accompanied by three young individuals wearing heavy, hooded cloaks that cast deep shadows over their features. Stepping forward with confident strides, the middle-aged courier looked at the Camp Director and said, "Good evening, Director. I have brought you your monthly provisions as well as official dispatches from central command."Harma peered at the three cloaked figures behind him, asking with raised eyebrows, "Welcome... but who are these young people accompanying you?"The courier smiled warmly. "These youths are part of the dispatches I brought, so do not worry. Let us sit first and rest from the long journey."Harma gestured toward the fire. "Very well then, come sit by the flames. You must be thoroughly exhausted after traveling through the wild lands. We can speak while enjoying some freshly prepared h
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