Chapter 11

[Translator – Kie]

[Proofreader – Lucky]

Chapter 11

“Kreeee!!!”

[Lv.30 King Speeder]

The level above its head was visible, it was a level 30 mutated monster. It was an opponent that only mid-tier 3rd Class adventurers could handle.

‘It’s underestimating me.’

Normally, the King Speeder is extremely cautious and rarely reveals itself. It spins its web in its territory and only appears when it is certain its prey has been captured.

This was why the hunting party had failed to capture it repeatedly; it never revealed itself until its prey was caught.

‘Now... my mana must look extremely appetizing to it, so it couldn’t help but reveal itself.’

Kane’s mana was not the usual kind commonly found around. It was blood mana.

Rare mana created by the “Blood Mark”. It was the kind of taste that a mutated monster would go crazy to sample.

“Kreee—!”

The King Speeder screeched once more.

At the same time, the venom exuded from its body, and the miasma began to press down on him.

“What a terrifying voice.”

The roaring King Speeder jumped into the air. Its target was Kane.

“I’ll deal with you later.”

The Blood mark formed in Kane’s eyes and a purple haze emanated from his sword.

Simultaneously, he dashed toward the mother Speeder.

‘To use a chain skill, I need to gather Blood Energy first.’

Swoosh-!

Kane, who had reached right next to the mother Speeder, slashed with his sword.

The mother Speeder’s steel legs were cut in one stroke.

Splat-!

“Kreeeehh!”

The mother Speeder screamed.

Kane’s sword did not stop moving. Before it had any chance to counterattack, he cut off all its legs.

Thud.

The mother Speeder collapsed. It was writhing on the ground, bleeding green blood.

With his left hand, which wasn’t holding the sword, Kane collected the blood.

[Blood Energy has stacked x1.]

[Attack power has increased by 1%.]

The mother Speeder’s blood gathered in his left hand.

The true terror of the skill “Blood Sword” is demonstrated when Blood Energy is stacked many times.

The Blood Energy accumulated by killing enemies or monsters became his own strength.

“Kreeek!”

Enraged by the death of its kin, the King Speeder spewed a blob of venom at Kane. However, Kane did not engage the King Speeder. He moved towards another mother Speeder.

Splat!

Using his mana to the maximum, the mother Speeder was unable to block his sword, and its body was cut in half.

[Blood Energy has stacked x2.]

[Attack power has increased by 2%.]

[Blood Energy has stacked x3.]

[Attack power has increased by 3%.]

......

......

......

Kane’s steps never ceased.

As he moved, he continued to slash through mutated monsters.

Kane was completely drenched in blood, squeezing out every last bit of Blood Energy.

[Blood Energy has stacked x15.]

[Attack power has increased by 15%.]

‘Now.’

He released the accumulated Blood Energy on the spot.

[Skill: Blood Dance – Blood Wave, has been activated.]

A wave radiated outwards. It was like a massive tidal wave sweeping through the Speeders.

“Kreee!”

“Keee.”

Those touched by the Blood Energy screamed as they melted away.

[You have defeated the mutated monster ‘Mother Speeder’.]

[You have gained experience points.]

[You have defeated the mutated monster ‘Mother Speeder’.]

[You have gained experience points.]

[Your level has increased.]

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[You have gained experience points.]

The King Speeder shot webs towards the wave of blood.

Even though its webs could block most attacks...

What Kane had used was a chain skill.

He had stacked Blood Energy with the “Blood Sword” and unleashed it with “Blood Wave”. Moreover, the Blood Energy was stronger than King Speeder’s miasma and venom.

No matter how strong the King Speeder was, it couldn’t withstand the burst of Blood Energy all at once.

“Kreeeeeek!”

* * *

“......”

Camilla’s eyes widened like saucers. She seemed to be in a state of shock, frozen in place.

“My... God...”

The opponent was the King Speeder. Although it was known to be one of the weaker monsters within the hidden realms, it was still a mid-boss monster for a mid-tier 3rd Class.

If it had been this easy to defeat, it would have been hunted down long ago.

Contrary to its notorious reputation, the King Speeder had died too easily at Kane’s hands.

Camilla stood there, stunned.

She heard Kane’s voice.

“What are you doing? Pick up the Mana Stones on the ground.”

Grade: ★★★☆☆

Age: 21

Occupation: Grand Duke of Rehinar

Mana Affinity: Blood Mark (D-) (2 Runes)

-Basic Stats-

[Health: D-]

[Mana: D-]

[Physical: S-]

[Strength: D-]

[Agility: D-]

Traits: Pure-Blooded (UR), Timid (B+), Frail (B+), Kindness (B+), Endurance(B), Concentration (B)

Skills: Blue Tiger’s Breath (D-), Phoenix’s Breath (D-), Blood Dance (S)

“Beginner 3rd Class Knight. It’s finally becoming somewhat respectable.”

It was an insane growth rate.

This was the result of effectively using the Express Pass for beginners.

Satisfied, Kane closed the status window.

Now, it was time to handle the last task.

He turned his head and called out to the awake, but deathly still Rivan.

* * *

“How long will you pretend to be asleep?”

Kane nudged Rivan with his foot.

“Ugh...”

Rivan groaned and opened his eyes.

His face was covered with a black cloth, making it impossible to see.

“...Where am I? It’s chilly and my skin feels prickly.”

“You should be proud of your background as a Paladin, you endured the poison miasma spectacularly.”

Kane abruptly removed the black cloth from Rivan’s head.

Rivan was startled as he realized the area was filled with toxic miasma.

“This place is called the Forest of Deadly Poison. How do you like it as your grave?”

“You think you’ll get away with this?!”

Rivan shouted in panic.

“My father won’t leave you alone! Let me go right now!”

“You still don’t get the situation, do you?”

Kane’s eyes gleamed with a purple hue.

This phenomenon only occurred when the Blood Mark and the Blood Energy concentrated in his eyes.

Coupled with his murderous intent, it was more than Rivan could handle.

‘Those eyes... he’s really planning to kill me.’

Rivan involuntarily swallowed hard.

Cold sweat formed on his forehead.

The fear of death gripped him.

He struggled to break free, but his hands and feet were bound by ropes, rendering his efforts useless.

“L-Let’s make a deal.”

“Why should I?”

“I’ll use all of Dyer’s power to help revive Rehinar!”

“Not an enticing offer.”

“M-Money! The Rehinar family needs money to avoid ruin, right? If you spare me, I’ll give you all the wealth under my name!”

“Hmm.”

Seeing Kane contemplating the offer, Rivan seized the opportunity.

“I can also give you the 30 million gold my brother hid away!”

“Thirty million gold...”

Rivan’s words caught Kane’s interest.

With 30 million gold, one could build dozens of buildings.

It was an enormous amount of money.

“Tempting, isn’t it?”

Rivan waited for Kane’s response, but the words that came out were unexpected.

“Do you think I went after you just to get that measly sum?”

“M-Measly sum?!”

“I’m asking, is your life worth only 30 million gold? You, the second son of the Dyer family.”

“Th-That right!”

Even in this situation, Rivan was agreeing with him.

His stupidity knew no bounds.

Realizing his mistake, Rivan’s face turned red as he shouted.

“Then what do you want?Just tell me, and I’ll give you anything you want.”

“Can you offer me the entirety of Dyer?”

“Y-You insane bastard.”

Rivan was flabbergasted.

“You messed with an insane bastard.”

“If I die, Dyer will use this as an excuse to swallow the entire Rehinar family. Will you be fine with that?”

“Heh. That’s exactly why I’m killing you.”

“What?”

Rivan’s face twisted in confusion.

What the hell was Kane thinking?

Even if Rivan wanted to negotiate, it was impossible to understand what Kane wanted.

He was just spouting whatever that came to his mind.

Then, Kane’s voice cut through again.

“I’ve given Dyer a reason to invade Rehinar, so you should give me a reason too.”

Kane’s lips curled into a grin.

His smile grew darker, his eyes gleamed.

It seemed like he was eagerly anticipating something.

It was the expression of someone who couldn’t wait for war to break out.

[Translator – Kie]

[Proofreader – Lucky]