Soul Devourer Chapter 1 Episode 12 — Malice Quietly Approaches

Taking several attacks to the back, I somehow managed to defeat it.

Unlike before, the monsters were now coordinating and using strategy, which made the difficulty of subjugation rise even further.

However, from the Kobold Assassin, I was able to obtain fitting skills.

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•【Presence Concealment】Lv.3

Nullifies 【Presence Detection】 of Lv.3 or lower.

Luck +3

•【Magic Concealment】Lv.3

Nullifies 【Magic Detection】 of Lv.3 or lower.

Luck +3

•【Stealth】Lv.3

Completely erases heat, scent, sound, and appearance. Effective time: 3 seconds.

Luck +3

•【Ambush】Lv.3

When attacking from outside awareness, temporarily increases Strength and Dexterity by 1.3x.

Strength +3, Dexterity +3

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These four skills would be extremely useful in upcoming battles. With them, even against two enemies at once, I should be able to fight advantageously.

While advancing through the forest on alert, I spotted a Kobold Archer a short distance away. As I dashed forward, the Kobold Archer noticed me and readied its bow.

Since 【Presence Concealment】 and 【Magic Concealment】 are passive, I activated 【Stealth】 and 【Ambush】, temporarily erasing myself right in front of the Kobold Archer.

“Garuh!?”

Surprised, the Kobold Archer lowered its bow and looked around. Taking advantage, I slipped behind it and cut off its head.

『Leveled up to Level 8』

『Magic Power increased by 4』

『Strength increased by 4』

『Endurance increased by 4』

『Agility increased by 4』

『Intelligence increased by 4』

『Spirit increased by 4』

『Dexterity increased by 5』

『Luck increased by 5』

Gasagasagasa. (*grass shuffling SFX*)

Turning my gaze toward the sound, I spotted a Kobold Assassin and defeated it the same way.

『Magic Power increased by 4』

『Strength increased by 5』

『Endurance increased by 4』

『Agility increased by 4』

『Intelligence increased by 4』

『Spirit increased by 4』

『Dexterity increased by 5』

『Luck increased by 5』

『【Swordsmanship】increased to Lv.3』

“Alright. Before heading to the boss room, I should raise my skills to at least Lv.4.”

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While Yuito was searching the surroundings, a party of men wandered nearby. All appeared to be in their thirties, their expressions unpleasant.

In truth, they were the type who would rob weaker Hunters, assault female Hunters, and use the fact that they were inside a dungeon as an excuse to do whatever they pleased.

The Hunter Guild was aware of such crimes through eyewitnesses and victims, but since physical evidence was often lacking, arrests rarely happened.

As a countermeasure, guild staff in charge of regulating Hunters periodically patrolled, and Hunters were advised to record video during their activities to ensure self-defense and collect evidence.

Even so, the reality was that crime was far from disappearing.

“I’m getting tired of just fighting monsters. How about we head into a low-rank dungeon and have a little fun?”

“Sounds good! I hear there are lots of rookie Hunters these days, plenty of young girls fresh out of high school!”

“I’d rather target someone with money or good equipment than waste time with women.”

“What do you think, leader?”

“I’m with money over women too. But if a party happens to have a girl, that’s killing two birds with one stone. Alright, you lot, let’s enjoy ourselves with some hunting — wait a second.”

“What’s wrong?”

“Look over there.”

Following his gaze, they saw a Hunter working alone on dismantling.

“That guy… a solo?”

“No sign of party members nearby. He’s probably solo.”

“Taking on a C-rank dungeon solo? Reckless bastard.”

“A fine prey indeed. Let’s hunt him first.”

“Yeah.”

Hiding their killing intent and malicious aim, the men carefully drew closer to the Hunter.

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