“Alex!” Rowan yelled and prepared to sprint towards his son, but a Magic Hunter with healing magic stopped him because his leg bones were broken.
In Alexander's mind, warning signals sounded. He carried Francis quickly. Then he raced as quickly and lightly as if the air was propelling him.Everyone was stunned when Alexander lowered Francis from his arms to the ground next to Rowan.A second ago, they froze and worried that Alexander and Francis would be roasted, and unexpectedly, the two people they were worried about were already with them. Alexander only needed one second to run.Alexander didn't realize that people were looking at him with questions in their heads, especially Francis; he swears they were flying.The black dragon realized too late that its two targets were no longer there. The fire from his mouth only burned the shady tree. He went into a rage because, again and again, he failed to kill his opponent.Ten Hunters standing behind the dragon jointly attacked the dragon with swords and spears.Seven Magic Hunters shot water from their hands at the black dragon to extinguish the fire from its mouth.Four Magic Hunters assisted five Archer Hunters in shooting the dragon so their arrows were on target.The black dragon was becoming increasingly raging on the top of the magic crystals he possessed. He couldn't fly because dozens of arrows were lodged in his wings.Alexander held Francis' hand, forbidding his best friend from attacking the helpless black dragon along with his father and the other Hunters.Francis didn't protest. He was sure that 38 Hunters and Magic Hunters could defeat the black dragon since they had discovered the proper formation to immobilize the dragon first, making it easier for them to kill it.What made it difficult for them to kill dragons was that dragons have tough skin and can fly.They have not found a way to float in the air without the help of tree branches and house roofs.Rowan and a Hunter climbed different trees close behind the dragon. They stood on branches, and confidently, they jumped towards the raging dragon.Rowan thrust his sword into the dragon's back while his friend thrust his spear deep into the dragon's shoulder. The black dragon shook his body to get rid of them, but the anguish just worsened.The other Hunters didn't want to pass up the opportunity. Five Hunters climbed the dragon's body, inserting their swords and spears into some part of the dragon's body.The other Hunters and Magic Hunters didn't stop attacking the black dragon.Alexander stiffened. Francis grimaced and could only glance at his hand, which looked like it was about to be crushed by his best friend.Alexander didn't know how he felt. He felt sorry for the innocent dragon, but as a child, he feared something terrible happening to his father.Alexander's concern was heightened as his father pulled out his sword stuck in the dragon's back and fearlessly crept on the raging dragon's body, and then Rowan thrust his sword into the black dragon's neck."Dad!" Alexander shouted.The black dragon suddenly became extremely powerful, and he could flap his wings, loaded with many arrows.The dragon quickly tilted its body to the right and left, tossing the seven humans on top of it in all directions while their weapons remained poised on its body."Dad!" Alexander was about to run toward his father, but he stopped when he saw the dragon open its mouth.“Save yourselves!” Alexander shouted very loudly, hoping everyone would hear him.Alexander and Francis ran. Francis couldn't keep up with Alexander's running speed, and how unlucky he was, he fell after tripping over a rock. Alexander panicked when he saw Francis' nose bleeding profusely."Hot!"“Damn dragon!”Alexander and Francis froze, watching the fire from the black dragon's mouth burn several people who didn't have time to save themselves because they were so close to the dragon.The dragon spat out flames again at the surrounding trees, and then he lay down on his pile of magic crystals with his gaze fixed on the people who had burned to death and those looking to get out of the fire trap.“I watched people burn again.” Francis ruffled his hair, completely shocked.Alexander held the bow tightly in his grip with gritted teeth. He already knew the truth, and he knew who they were supposed to kill, but now those people needed help.He possesses a strength of 999.900. He was confident that no one had more power than him.He has proven his strength and speed with 1.000.000 points each, making his arrows able to penetrate the dragon's neck and kill the dragon. He was sure losing 100 points wouldn't make him weak.However, Alexander was confused about whether to prioritize humanity or justice. After all, it was his fault because he couldn't convince his father they didn't need to kill the dragons that inhabited the forest.His helplessness had caused many Hunters to die, and to atone for his sins, would he have to kill another innocent dragon?“Where are the seven Magic Hunters who have water magic?” Rowan asked, dragging his left leg around the circle of fire and trying to see who were the dead and trapped Hunters in there.“They are in there. They are very close to the dragon.” A Hunter with a spear in his hand approached Rowan.“Are they safe?” A Magic Hunter who couldn't use water magic worried about his friends. He had argued with six friends who also didn't have water magic; they couldn't find a solution to extinguish the fire.“There are no rivers and lakes around here.” Rowan was frustrated. As the chief of the Klaudstion dragon hunting organization and the leader who leads this group, he must be responsible for saving those who were still alive and burying those who died.“Please, save us. We are still alive!” A Hunter who was trapped in the circle of fire screamed.“How many people are still alive?” Rowan tried to look in there, and he was surprised when someone pulled him back and advised him to think about what would happen if his face melted. Rowan rolled his eyes, reluctant to respond."Twelve people are still alive, but the sad news is that seven Magic Hunters and ten Hunters were burned to death."Rowan and the other Hunters who survived felt their bodies weaken.Alexander sat on the ground with his head lowered, looking at the grass. He decided not to kill the dragon because the huge flames prevented him from seeing the black dragon. To kill the dragon, he had to stick his arrow in the dragon's heart, neck, or head.If Alexander missed his target, the dragon would go berserk again, and he was afraid that the dragon would burn the Hunters still alive in the circle of fire. The second possibility was that the arrow would hit the Hunter near the dragon.“We will create wind magic!” Three Magic Hunters came up with a hazardous idea, but they would try it.“But we cannot save those who died.”Rowan and the other Hunters reluctantly agreed only to save those alive.They gathered behind the dragon; they didn't know if the black dragon was observing those outside the circle of fire.The three Magic Hunters stood before the large fire with 2 Hunters in different places. The 12 people in the circle of fire had split into three.The two young women and one young man together created wind magic. The wind magic split the fire. The two Hunters standing next to the Magic Hunters pulled out the Hunters inside the fire circle quickly.Without wasting any time, they immediately ran out of the forest before the black dragon went berserk and chased them.They finished the dragon hunt today because they had lost seven Magic Hunters who had water magic. They wouldn't have been able to survive the dragon's torrent of fire without water magic.[You have completed your task.][Congratulations on getting a reward and additional points.]Alexander ignored the unfamiliar voice and a transparent blue window floated in his view. He just focused on running while holding Francis' hand tightly.“To hell with a task! I don't deserve to be a hero. I can't save them!” Alexander growled.They had arrived in Klaudstion. No one spoke until they reached the dragon hunting organization's office.They mourned the deaths of Hunters and Magic Hunters.40 Hunters entered the forest, never expecting that only 23 Hunters would return to Klaudstion alive.The 12 Hunters trapped in the circle of fire suffered burns that were not too serious, and their wounds had been healed by Magic Hunters, who had healing magic.They were used to losing a large number of party members, but seeing 17 people burn to death at the same time shocked them.The dragons in the forest weren't to be overlooked. They were unlike the dragons in other forests, which 20 Hunters could kill. To this day, no one has been able to kill the dragons in that forest.The 23 Hunters were grateful to be alive despite having to leave their companions who had burned to death.The Hunters who joined to find treasures and magic crystals could only take deep breaths. It was a pity they could not take the black dragon's magi
Five judges announced the results for the 25 contestants. Alexander received a perfect score. When dozens of dragons attacked Klaudstion, he was responsible for shooting the dragons with giant arrows at the 30-meter-tall, 50-year-old tower.The participants who had underestimated him secretly acknowledged Alexander's archery abilities. They felt ashamed and had no desire to apologize to Alexander.Alexander gazed at the 24 participants as they left the Dragon Hunter organization building's backyard. He smiled crookedly; all he needed to do was demonstrate his skill, and they would hush their mouths, as he had done in his previous life.“I told you before you would definitely win!” Francis put his arm around Alexander's shoulder. He was so proud of his friend's archery skills.“Wow. I was amazed.” Luca clapped his hands, and the admiration in his eyes was directed at Alexander. "Even though we believe in you, Francis and I are worried that your arrow will miss the target because bad lu
“Hunters and Magic Hunters have been fighting with the dragons,” said Luca. He stood close to Alexander, and dread made him want to climb down from the tower.Alexander was once scared to see dozens of dragons from the top of a 30-meter-high tower, just as Luca is now because they appeared to be able to reach them.Alexander also felt pressured because he was tasked with killing or harming the dragons with giant arrows.But Alexander no longer has those terrible feelings. It was all because of his previous life experiences. Furthermore, that unknown voice gave him a mysterious strength worth more than a million points.It was the second time the dragons had attacked humans. Everyone, including Hunters and Magic Hunters, wasn't used to being attacked by dragons because, so far, they were the ones who attacked dragons.Only Alexander was familiar with the dragons.“The dragons didn't scatter,” Alexander complained. “They focused on countering the attacks of the Magic Hunters and Hunters
“The dragons attacked Hytopia,” Ezra said.“We have to get ready to fight them!” exclaimed Rowan, chief of the dragon-hunting organization Klaudstion.The Hunters went to stand on the roofs of every home and building. They raised their swords, arrows, and spears to the skies, fearlessly and without trepidation, to greet the dragons.Almost every day this year, Hunters and Magic Hunters fought dragons, resulting in a 20% decline in the human population.All Hunters and Magic Hunters all over the world were determined to eliminate dragons. Still, the number of dragons continues to rise, as if the animals with gigantic wings were ridiculing them.“Prepare to attack them!” Rowan instructed the Hunters to focus on the dragons that were getting closer to Klaudstion's territory.A dragon flew in the front, leading the other dragons, throwing fire from his mouth toward the iron gate as a warning and hint that they would burn whatever they came along. The five Magic Hunters quickly extinguishe
Alexander was perplexed. He was sure he was dead. Now, he should be in heaven or be the brightest star in the sky.He ignored the unfamiliar voice.“Was it all just a dream?” Alexander hugged his body. “A horrifying nightmare.”Alexander sat at the edge of the bed. His brows knitted together, indicating that he was thinking deeply. He remembered his dream vividly and could still feel the tension and terror surrounding him.“How could I have dreamed that the dragons attacking us were subordinates of the devils? Then the devil king appeared to reveal the truth and kill us?” Alexander felt that his dream was genuine.The fragrance of cooking diverted his attention, and his tummy growled, signaling that he was hungry.Alexander smiled at his mother, who came out of the kitchen.Alex, you have to eat a lot," Lilian said as she forced her son to sit down. She nimbly placed the rice and all the side dishes on the plate. "This is your first time joining your dad on a dragon hunt."Alexander f
"Attack!" Rowan gave the order.The ten Hunters immediately attacked the red dragon.“Why are you worried about me? You should be worried about your father!” Francis hissed."But you will die!" Alexander growled. “Trust me if you don't want to die!”Alexander never forgot the forest in front of him because he had many memories of that forest. At that time, it was his first time hunting dragons, and he lost his best friend.Many dragons inhabit the forest. There were no Hunters or Magic Hunters who could enter the forest and find the cave because most of them died after only killing two or three dragons.Rowan, the chief of the dragon hunting organization Klaudstion, was curious about the forest and allowed all Hunters and Magic Hunters from everywhere to join him. He even invited his son, who had never hunted a dragon because he had just graduated from the Hunter Academy two weeks ago.Alexander was tense watching his father and nine Hunters struggle to kill the red dragon, but he was
Dragons have a sharp sense of hearing. They know someone or many people were walking or running towards them. They open their eyes and rise from a lying position when they feel threatened.Almost all Hunters, including Francis, hurried towards the black dragon. The black dragon's body was double the size of the red dragon laying on the road to the forest, which they had killed thanks to Alexander's shot.They didn't just want the black dragon's heart, eyes, and skin.They also really wanted the magic crystal, which the black dragon made a bed for.That's why they had to kill the dragon.Francis was so happy that his sharp sword had injured the black dragon's front leg and caused the dragon to lose its balance.Dragons' skin is as hard as iron. The hunters' swords, spears, and arrows needed to be coated with fire magic crystal to penetrate dragon skin.20 Hunters attacked the dragon with swords, spears, and arrows from various sides.The black dragon used its wings, tail, and front leg