At that moment, Tanaka came closer to the Silverback Gorilla's head and aimed his staff at its wide, screaming mouth.
"Let me see how strong your insides are." Heaving up and down, Tanaka said with resolve as his staff's point started to glow in green and a magic circle appeared. " [ Howling Claws ] "
Multiple wind claws shot out from the magic circle and entered the Silverback Gorilla's body through its mouth.
"Graaa…Graa…Ga.." Squealing in pain for a bit, the Silverback Gorilla's body went limp as blood flowed out of its mouth.
"Ha…Ha…Ha..ha…" Belal exhaled deeply, letting go of the SIlverback Gorilla's body. Then he looked at Bailey and Tanaka and asked. "Are you guys okay?"
Bailey just laid down on the ground, not saying anything. Tanaka was the only one who could speak and move around, but that was already hard as his left side of his body was completely broken .
"I am okay, brother, and it looks like Bailey has overdone herself. She will wake up in a while." Tanaka came toward Belal while staggering many times.
"That's good." Belal quickly put the Silverback Gorilla's dead body inside his storage, as any object that has no life in it could be stored inside the storage ring. "Let's leave this place fast, or we might get into more trouble."
The Silverback Gorilla was clearly the master of this area of the forest. So, after its death, many other beasts would flock over here to eat its body or to take control of this place.
Belal picked up Tanaka and Bailey and put them on both of his shoulders. "You guys can't move at all. Just lay down on my shoulder till you regain your strength. We have to escape this place fast."
Belal quickly ran toward Migotanie City, taking long strides.
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Migotanie City, Heaven's High Shop.
Benimaru and others were having their usual day, taking care of the shop and the customers.
Today, there were an average number of customers, but that didn't worry Benimaru, as these basic items weren't his main source of income now. Most of his money comes from the private orders he receives.
Benimaru underestimated the people's desire to have the best item suited for them. Many people had different body shapes and sizes, so they needed the best suited weapon and armor for them to be at their best in the field.
Benimaru was dozing off as usual while carelessly taking the money from his customer when suddenly someone barged in.
"Everyone! Come to the Guild Association Hall! Belal and his team have completed one of the most infamous missions on the board."
"What!? Which one?"
"I do not know. I, myself, heard about it from someone. Let's go and find it together."
"You asshole. Are you lying to us? You don't even know about it yourself, and you are telling others to go. But… I have to go. Now, I can't hold back my curiosity."
Everyone also left the shop, completely deserting it, leaving the shopkeepers speechless.
"Benimaru, it looks like Belal did something amazing." Ravenna said this with excitement.
Benimaru came out of his dumbfoundedness and saw her sparkling eyes. He could instantly guess what was going on in her mind. "If you want to go, then take Fiain with you."
"Really? But won't you need someone to help you with the shop?" Despite showing concern, Ravenna had already grabbed Fiain's hand, ready to go any moment.
Benimaru said, stupefied. "Yeah. I am sure no one will come to the shop for a while. I can handle it on my own if someone comes."
"Great." Ravenna and Fiain left the shop, leaving behind a facepalmed Benimaru.
'This girl…' Benimaru sighed helplessly. 'Maybe it was wrong to bring her. The city girls she sometimes talks with have influenced her so much. Well, now she acts more like a girl. It is for her and Fiain's best. I can't rob them of their teenage years just because they are my generals. In the long term, it might even help them grow.'
Benimaru was also curious about what Belal did, but not as much to have him leave this place. He felt it would be best to cultivate, as he knew Belal would come to tell him anyway.
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"Wow!" A girl in a simple brown dress looked at the giant corpse in front of her in shock.
"How is it, Miss Sonia?" Belal asked with a smile. He had retracted his armor back to his storage ring and was wearing his normal outfit. The girl he was talking to was the vice leader of Migotanie City's guild association.
Sonia forced a smile on her face and replied. "I didn't expect you to actually do it."
Just like Sonia, many others who were watching the corpse from the side also didn't expect this. Sonia was doing her paperwork in her office when suddenly the receptionist came and told her about the feat Belal and his team accomplished. At first, she felt this was a joke, but the more her receptionist insisted, the more she started to feel this wasn't a joke. So, she came down to see if it was true or not, and she was proven wrong—they did kill the Silverback Gorilla.
"Well then, let me give you your reward." Sonia pulled a storage ring out of her pocket and tossed it to Belal.
Belal caught it and saw what was inside. In a matter of a few seconds, Belal had various emotions. From shock, disbelief, joy, and lastly, sadness, before he said to Sonia. "Thank you, Miss Sonia."
"No." Sonia shook her head. "You earned it with your own strength."
Belal flashed an ear-to-ear smile, feeling a bit proud of himself. Bailey and Tanaka, who were beside him, also felt it.
"Brother Belal, will you host a party now?"
"Yes, come on. Throw one! I want to get washed away."
"Yes, I believe you got enough to spend on the boys."
Belal looked at his fellow adventurers and shook his head. "Sorry guys. I can't spend a single penny. I will leave with my mother tomorrow for Cumi City to treat my mother."
"Oh, that is unfortunate. But host one where your mother gets better."
"Sure." Belal agreed with that, as he didn't have to tell him. He would throw a big party in celebration of his mother getting better. "Let's go, guys. Tell Mother the news."
Bailey and Tanaka nodded their heads and went with Belal to his house.
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Goddess of Nature Church.
Knock Knock
An acolyte knocked on a well decorated white door and waited silently.
Creak.
The door slowly opened, showcasing what was inside. Several young girls are lying here and there on a giant bed while several white incense sticks were burning in various places. All of these girls were naked, as their bodies were glistening with heavy sweat and various fluids. These girls had their eyes closed, while some of them had their eyes rolled back.
However, the acolyte didn't even dare to look in that direction, just stared at the man before him respectfully. "Priest Belmuk, the Silverback Gorilla has finally been killed. We can retrieve its body at any moment."
Belmuk was frustrated as someone stopped him from helping his disciples get 'closer' to the goddess. But that vanished after hearing what this acolyte said. "Hahaha…finally. Good, good, it looks like there are really some competent people in this city. My plans would have been accomplished faster if that stupid paladin had listened to my words, but no!"
The acolyte stood silently, listening to the curses Belmuk was giving. After Belmuk was done, he said to the acolyte. "Good job, bringing the news. Now, quickly retrieve the body."
"Yes, Priest Belmuk." The acolyte was about to leave when suddenly Belmuk stopped him, which made the acolyte's heart sink.
"Is there anything you want, Priest Belmuk?" The acolyte asked respectfully.
"Can you bring me some more newly fresh female acolytes?" Belmuk asked, but to the acolyte, it was an absolute order that he had to do it.
After hesitating for a bit, the acolyte asked. "Sire, should I tell them the same thing about letting them get closer to the goddess under your close guidance?"
"Yes." Belmuk nodded his head. "Bring some good ones from this year's batch. The ones I had feel older now. Oh…that reminds me. Send the old keepers and pick these girls up. Tell them to kill the child they had. This time, I impregnated many by mistake."
"I will," The acolyte bowed with cold sweat and horror in his eyes. He had only one word in his mind. 'Monster…absolue monster.'
"Now, go. Let me give them some more love before they are no longer with me." Belmuk shut down the door and went to do his work.
The acolyte still had not left, as he was so aghast by the things he heard and saw. But that further increased when he started hearing the faint noises of girls screaming and moaning.
His eyes widened when he unfortunately heard.
"Ahh…ah…please see me goddess…I am pleasing your loved devotee."
Followed by a slap.
The acolyte felt his stomach churn, imagining the things that were happening inside, mostly to young girls under the age of eighteen, and quickly left the place.