As Daisuke delved deeper into the forbidden territory, Asuka's eyes fluttered open, and she recognized the familiar sight of her house's roof and sturdy walls. A soft sigh reached her ears, and she turned her gaze to find her sister Aya peacefully asleep beside her. Seeing Aya unharmed brought relief, but Asuka knew she couldn't stay idle. With effort, she attempted to rise from her bed, only to be met with a sharp pang of pain in her shoulder. Examining the source, she noticed the area was now tightly bound with several strips of white tape extending from her shoulder down to her chest. Suddenly, the memories flooded back— the Jinro attack, Daisuke's valiant defense, and the chilling image of a werewolf almost sinking its teeth into her shoulder. Her hand instinctively reached for the spot, confirming her recollection as she felt the swelling beneath the bandages. A voice broke the silence, emanating from the doorway of the house. "You're awake," it exclaimed. "Thank the heavens! I

Daisuke parried an Alpha's swing, countering with a powerful blow. His hand weapon tore into the monster's flesh, eliciting a screech.Repeatedly, Daisuke parried and punched until the Alpha was weakened. The fallen Alpha sighed heavily while Daisuke stood above, panting.Around them lay corpses of Beta werewolves from the Alpha's pack. The fight had cleared the surrounding forest. The injured Alpha still glared rebelliously, growling softly.In an instant, Daisuke plunged his blades into the werewolf's chest and withdrew them, causing profuse bleeding. The Jinro writhed, clutching its throat on the ground.Meanwhile, Daisuke's injuries began to heal, his breathing returning to normal. Within minutes, all signs of exhaustion vanished, and he felt as vital as when the mission began."Damn," he thought, "this is my eighth defeated Alpha. Hopefully, the last one."The sudden and unnatural way the system eliminated his fatigue was still unfamiliar to him. One moment he would be tired and i

Daisuke fought with unwavering determination, driven to bring an end to the raid once and for all. However, Kurai took pleasure in prolonging the battle, relishing in sadistic enjoyment.Kurai seemed to believe that over time, Daisuke would grow exhausted, creating an opportunity for him to strike back. With every swing of Daisuke's blades, Kurai effortlessly evaded, displaying swift and precise movements that prevented Daisuke from landing even a scratch.The skirmish resembled a master challenging a novice, with Kurai clearly reveling in the experience while Daisuke's frustration continued to mount.To emphasize his superiority, Kurai didn't even need to resort to all fours; he stood on two legs, engaging in combat at a fraction of his true strength.After several parries and evasions, Kurai finally countered by striking Daisuke across the face. The blow was swift and forceful, sending Daisuke flying several feet away with a deep, blo

Daisuke spoke up, expressing a belief that went against common assumptions. He claimed that despite what others might think, each person possesses a soul. Rachel, skeptical of Daisuke's assertion, questioned his understanding of her own self and criticized his potential ignorance. Daisuke clarified that he was merely expressing his personal belief, acknowledging the possibility of being mistaken. Rachel disagreed with his perspective, but to foster cooperation, she agreed to refrain from dissuading him from viewing her as an individual.Daisuke then explained that he had intentionally given Rachel the appearance of his late mother to ensure he took her seriously. Regretful of not heeding his mother's advice in the past, he sought to make amends, even though she had passed away before he realized his folly. Rachel consented to this arrangement if it facilitated better communication.Observing Rachel's repetition of her point, Daisuke inferred her stance on lacking a soul. He suggested

"Now, we need to consider our next steps. Given the situation, I don't think it would be safe for either of us to stay in this village any longer, especially since we are the ones responsible for all of this," Aya expressed her concern."We could go to another town," Daisuke suggested."I haven't ventured beyond the forbidden territories that surround this land, so it's easy for you to say, considering you fell from the sky and supposedly wiped out a powerful race in a single night," Asuka responded skeptically."It's not as simple as it sounds," Daisuke defended himself. "You mentioned other forbidden territories. Does that mean the areas ahead and behind the village are also considered forbidden?""Exactly," Asuka confirmed. "As I mentioned before, in this world, different creatures inhabit different lands. The forbidden lands far beyond the village are occupied by another class of creatures. They may be weaker, but they are even m