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Chapter 58: The Assassin's Dance
An uncomfortable tension hung heavy in the air. Gary’s gaze drifted from Tyler’s necklace to his face, a slow, knowing smile spreading across his lips. "Wait a minute," he said, his voice low and dangerous. "I remember you now. You're that punk that came with Grone the other time, right? So you *were* a hunter this entire time? And you're a D-Rank."Steven nodded, a flicker of something akin to surprised recognition in his eyes. "Yeah, no wonder he was capable of overwhelming me that much that other time. There was no way he was an E-Rank."Grone’s voice was tight with apprehension. "So what? You've come here to kill me?"Gary chuckled, a chilling sound. "Well, of course. At first, I came here to kill *this* brat," he gestured towards Tyler with the tip of his katana, "for messing with my little brother. But when I saw you… I'm sorry, but I just can't resist." He took a step closer, the air crackling with menace.Tyler’s curiosity was answered as system panels appeared above the three
Chapter 57: We Meet Again
(Earlier, Before The Crimson Alpha's Fall)In the heart of the forest, Bernardo stood amidst the carnage of a Gloomfang massacre. The air hung heavy with the coppery tang of blood. His dagger, slick with the dark crimson fluid, dripped onto the ground, staining the already blood-soaked earth. Blue fur, scattered like fallen confetti, littered the forest floor – testament to the brutal efficiency of Gary and Steven. But the fight wasn't over. The Alpha Gloomfang, a hulking behemoth of muscle and rage, still stood, its eyes burning with a predatory gleam.Bernardo stole a glance at the two men before him. Steven, his chest heaving, his face pale, struggled to keep his sword upright, his body trembling with exhaustion. Sweat plastered his dark hair to his forehead. Gary, in contrast, seemed almost amused, a smirk playing on his lips as he watched his brother's struggle. "What's wrong? Tired?" Gary's voice was a low chuckle, laced with a hint of mockery. Steven gasped, a ragged breath cat
Chapter 56: The Crimson Harvest
Surrounded by the Crimson Wolves, Tyler's eyes darted, adrenaline surging through him. He gripped his long iron axe, two hands braced, ready to meet the next attack. *I just obtained another skill,* he thought, but the thought was cut short as a wolf lunged. He swung his axe, forcing the wolf back. Two more attacked from behind. He swung his axe, twisting to graze one wolf's jaw, sending it howling in retreat. Then, a *thought* struck him."Alright," Tyler muttered, placing his palm on the iron axe's sharpened edge. He slid his hand along the blade, the iron cutting into his flesh. Blood coated the axe head, dripping down. Pain shot through his palm, but he gripped the axe once more, his resolve hardening. *My Rush skill time is going to deplete,* he thought, *but I can always reactivate it.*A deep growl echoed, different from the others—calmer, yet more menacing. The Crimson Alpha was no longer sitting; it stood on all fours, its massive form radiating a palpable threat. Tyler's hea
Chapter 55: I Became a C-rank
As Tyler and Grone stood in the forest, Grone heard the telltale sounds of growls, rushing footsteps, and things brushing against the bushes. "Grone, you should get ready to fight," Tyler said, already adopting a fighting stance. "They're coming from all around us." Grone unsheathed his sword; its polished surface gleamed in the sunlight. He moved to stand behind Tyler, also assuming a fighting stance, his sword raised.Tyler saw a system panel appear: Slime (Lvl 17) has used skill: Bash. A blue, round slime launched itself from the bushes, heading straight for Tyler's head. With a swift upward swing, Tyler's long iron axe cleaved the slime in two, splitting even its core.Suddenly, two Hexhorns appeared charging towards Grone from his direction. Grone met their attack head-on. He swung his sword in a powerful upward then downward arc, unleashing two slashing attacks. The first Hexhorn took the brunt of the attack, its face sliced open from nose to eye. It shrieked, stopping mid-charg
Chapter 54: +5%XP
Bernardo scrambled to keep up with Gary and Steven, who were hot on the trail of a Gloomfang. The creature activated its Rush skill, its speed dramatically increasing. It became a blur of motion, its paws barely touching the ground. Gary surged ahead, leaving Steven and Bernardo far behind as if they were standing still. Steven slowed to a stop, watching his brother pursue the creature. Bernardo finally caught up, his breathing heavy, sweat already beading on his brow. "Wha-What the hell do you guys think you're doing? Suddenly leaving me behind like that?" he gasped, wiping sweat from his forehead. Steven, annoyed, retorted, "What do you think hunters do when they spot a monster?"Meanwhile, Gary, mid-run, unsheathed his sword with a practiced flick of the wrist. As the blade cleared its scabbard, he muttered, "Sword Wave." A visible, colorless aura, like flowing water, erupted from the swing. It shot through the trees with incredible speed, striking the Gloomfang's back. The force o
Chapter 53: A Walking Poison
"Good morning," Tyler replied to Serena's greeting. Grone, standing beside him, added, "Good morning." Serena smiled. "Right, you're looking for quests, right? There are lots of D-rank quests, but I'm not really sure about the C-rank quests, though," she said, as Grone squinted at the quest board behind her. She ducked under the counter, returning with several flyers which she placed before Tyler."Ah, thanks," Tyler said."No problem," Serena replied.Tyler began looking through the D-rank quest flyers, noticing various requests: slime cores, hexhorn hides, and hides from other monsters.Grone pointed to the quest board. "I saw a C-rank quest on the board."Serena looked up. "Oh," she said, retrieving a flyer from the board. "There really *is* a C-rank quest. Sorry, I must have forgotten about it.""Let me see what it's about," Grone said, taking the flyer. He read it aloud: *Hunter is requested to return with the full hide of an Alpha Crimson Wolf.* He was a bit surprised. He looked
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