Soul Devourer Chapter 3 Episode 17 — Second Location Secured
After landing by dedicated helicopter in front of the A-rank dungeon in Kyoto, I asked a nearby guild staff member about the current situation, then headed toward the dungeon entrance.
Since this was a dungeon I had already cleared once before, I advanced with a light, unburdened stride.
Then, from afar, I faintly heard something like the clashing of metal, and immediately broke into a full sprint.
However, while I was running, the metallic sounds died down, and by the time I reached the scene, the party had already been completely wiped out.
“Wh-!? The S-rank hunter! Everyone, take formation!”
One of them, who had been watching their surroundings in case of reinforcements thanks to their numerical advantage, noticed me and shouted to his companions, who had relaxed after the battle, forcing them into a combat stance.
I also took《Death Venom Fangs of the Centipede King》from《Magic Pouch》and assumed a fighting stance. Seeing this, one man stepped forward from the group and spoke.
“We have no intention of acting against you. That is the order from our master. Of course, we will not harm your family or friends either. So please withdraw here.”
(E/N: Is this guy for real, chat? 🤣)
“If you want me to withdraw, tell me your objective. I’ll decide whether you truly pose no harm after hearing it.”
“Unfortunately, we cannot disclose our objective.”
“Then the negotiations are over.”
“... Are you sure? Harm could come not only to you, but to your family and friends as well.”
“That would only happen if you all made it out alive.”
“Do you really believe you can win against this many of us?”
“Yeah. I think I can.”
“How arrogant. Well, you are still young, after all. No matter how high your individual combat power is, you can’t overcome this difference in numbers.”
With that, they formed up and began watching for an opening.
Then, a rear-line archer drew his bow without even nocking an arrow. An arrow formed, made of pure mana, aimed at my forehead, and was released.
A weapon that doesn’t require prepared arrows and can fire endlessly as long as you have mana… that’s quite a nice bow you’ve got there.
I tilted my head to evade the fired magic arrow and dashed forward like a gale.
They were clearly shocked by my movement speed, but as I closed the distance, I vanished with【Phantom】.
Now undetectable by all sensing abilities, including a sixth sense, I ran circles among them at overwhelming speed, swinging my dagger.
“Damn it! What the-?!”
“W-We need to pull back-!!”
“W-What’s happening-!?”
“I-I’m getting out of here-!!”
“N-No WAAA-!!”
One by one, they witnessed their comrades’ heads being severed, blood spraying into the air, and were gradually consumed by fear and confusion.
Even those who tried to flee to escape the chaos had their heads cut off in the very next instant.
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『Level 87 UP』
『Magic Power +22』
『Strength +16』
『Endurance +28』
『Agility +16』
『Intelligence +20』
『Spirit +30』
『Dexterity +18』
『Luck +29』
『Skill【Evasion】Lv.5 UP』
『Skill Acquired【Valor】Lv.6』
“That’s a nice bow I picked up. I’ll have it appraised later.”
My attributes had risen significantly, but there were few new skill acquisitions and level-ups. This was a downside of having most of my skills already at high levels.
Even though I had annihilated a force of twenty hunters equivalent to A-rank, with a terrifying strength from a hunter’s perspective, it seemed the experience gain itself wasn’t particularly rewarding.
If I’m going to kill them anyway, I’d at least like them to become proper nourishment for me, but...
“Well then, next is Hiroshima.”
I stored the belongings and bodies of these guys and the victimized party into《Magic Pouch》and hurried toward the dungeon entrance.
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E/N:
The guy talking smack… Did he not realise what kind of position he was in? 😂 Man, sybau, that was hilarious!
Stay tuned!
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