"An SSS grade, you say?" Drake wasn't the only one shocked by the revelation. Loki, Edith and Roland all had their eyes wide open staring at hand unable to believe what he said."That's the reaction." Said Hank, pointing at the three. "This happens to everyone who hears it for the first time. Though you seem a bit different."His last remark was directed at Drake whose eyes turned to the girl on the platform, directing a sharp glare. "You've probably thought about it when you first saw her, right? What's a beautiful young lady doing with a group of rough hunters like us.""Well, rough doesn't really describe you." Loki said jokingly.Ignoring him Hunter went on with the indo dump."Apparently she's the daughter of a high ranking Nobel from Ouroboros. Thanks to her family's status and connections it's not difficult to see her obtaining something like an SSS grade Soul.""I see…" Drake kept glaring in the girl's direction. It only took her a few moment to feel his gaze but the moment
"I want to start by thanking everyone who had answered my call." Laura began her speech, her voice audible despite her small frame. "Today we'll be facing one of humanity's greatest threats. An SS tier Magical Beast has drifted away from the mainland and made this island a home for itself, striking fear into the hearts of innocent civilians. Our duty as Hunters compels us to repel such danger and restore peace to Ironside, to risk our lives so the people could live without fear."The noble girls went on for a couple of minutes, explaining the plan and everyone's part in it. Drake was surprised that the special equipment they had prepared for this hunt were just long iron rods, which were used as a countermeasure when facing Thunderclouds on the mainland. Making use of lightning rods was a good choice when facing lightning type beasts, however it was difficult to imagine then being that effective especially if the beast's attacks were created using magic.Once Laura's speech ended the
"What are you talking about?" Drake asked, confused by Laura's question."To think I was unable to notice it until now…" The girl said, her expression growing more tense by the second. "No, seriously? What are you talking about?"Stepping back another step, Laura slowly slid her thin sword out of its scabbard. Seeing her do that Drake quickly opened his inventory and equipped his twin daggers."I guess not answering is the smart choice here." She said. "But I'll warn you just in case, if you plan to interfere with my plans I won't hesitate to kill you."A faint red haze began enveloping the girl's figure along with her weapon. Seeing that Drake took a stance as well preparing to activate his skills the moment she makes her move."Sorry to say but…" choosing his words carefully, Drake smirked at the girl. "I'll be taking that Soul."Lifting his right arm a little Drake intercepted the needle like blade thrust straight at his face, deflecting it to the side and completely avoiding a de
The preparations for the raid were finished. The lightning rods were planted, everyone got their rest and were now bracing themselves for the confrontation.Saying they were tense would be an understatement. They were about to face an SS tier Magical Beasts, and a dragon none the less. Even if the guild leading the raid assured them that they'd succeed as long as the monster flees the island, it was difficult to believe they'd come out of this unscathed.That said, most of the Hunters were travelers looking to make a name for themselves. Just saying that they'd once faced a dragon would earn them quite a bit of fame."Alright then." Loki said, taking a deep breath. "Bring it on!""Calm down. The monster has yet to appear." Edith sides she checked the string of her bow one more time."Shouldn't we be standing somewhere near the front?" Drake looked around, annoyed by the fact that they were positioned near the rear of the raid team."What are you saying? The further away from the beast
Once they regained their courage the hunt proceeded like any other despite death being far closer than usual. Thanks to it's size the dragon wasn't too fast which left the Hunters with enough of an opening to dodge when necessary. That said, their arracks weren't doing much. The scales covering the beast were too hard and the hide beneath them was thick as well. After half an hour of continuous fighting no one managed to penetrate the dragon's defences."It's mocking us…" Loki said to nobody in particular. "It knows we won't be able to hurt ot, that's why it didn't fly into the sky…"The Thundercloud had been on the ground ever since its appearance. It has no reason for doing that, being able to finish them off from up in the sky, however it stayed low. Most likely because of that person.He's been taunting the beast the entire time roaring like a monster himself. The Thundercloud had kept its attention on Drake alone ignoring the rest of the Hunters which was good and bad at the sam
Amidst the dust and the rubble falling from the sky a black pilare Ross to the sky. It rolled around itself in a spiral before settling several meters in the air watching the distraction it had caused. The lightning rods were completely useless. The shockwave was nothing like the magic Thunderclouds were known to use and it ended in such destruction. The hunters laid on the ground like dead ants, only a few could muster the power to move. Among them was Laura who leaned on her rapier for support.What's going on here… she thought, unable to stop her body from shaking. This isn't what I was told…She gazed up at the dragon, now back to its previous black color. As she did she remembered the information she had received from her father a few weeks ago. He was the one who had compiled information on Thunderclouds on her request and granted her permission to engage with it as well. Normally she wouldn't be allowed to go after such monstrosity, however looking at the circumstances her fa
Filling his lungs with air Drake released a Dragon Roar."_________________!!!!!"The skill gave him the buff he was looking for, enhancing his courage while shifting the Thundercloud's attention back to him.The black Dragon glared at him before releasing a roar of its own. It took off to the sky throwing Roland aside. Once in the air it flew around in circles before diving down toward Drake.Seeing the beast approaching Drake coated his blade in the aira of multiple Sharp Blades, at the same time another skill activated covering his body in a black mist.[Skill: Dark Aura.]He didn't know what effect it had so he ignored it for now. Drake dashed forward building some momentum before leaping toward the diving black dragon."___________!!!"Ignoring the beast's roar as it prepared to swallow him Drake flipped his body moving out of the way before swinging at the wound he had caused to its mouth before.Blood sprayed as the heavy sword dug deeper into the dragon's unprotected flesh cau
same as the others Drake was stunned by the power of his attack.The black crescent was so sharp it cut right through the beast's skull splitting it in half. Its gigantic body suddenly went limp like a puppet whose strings were cut losing whatever power kept it afloat and falling to the ground. Drake soon followed after. Thankfully Riland was there to catch him. "YOU DID IT!" Loki shouted with teary eyes. "You son of a botch you did it!!!"The reality only hit once they were on the ground. Drake looked back at the giant dead serpent, his mind filled with one thought. This is it… looking downnat his hands, a smile slowly creeped onto his face. This is the feeling!He has been looking for it since the time he fought the Alpha; the thrill of fighting a powerful opponen. The Thundercloud was a calamity to say the least. Seeing how many had yet to move it was safe to say that very few had survived the hunt. If Drake hadn't evolved his Beast Soul the odds of him coming out on top were h