Archon remained cautious, not lowering his guard. "Hunters? What business do you have with us?"Ging, the little girl with orange-colored hair, smiled playfully. "Oh, don't worry. We're not here to harm you. We were merely curious about the commotion and wanted to see who was causing it."Archon's expression softened slightly, but he remained vigilant. "Staying in this forest is dangerous. What kingdom are you both from?"Zina, who had been observing Gon and Ging, took a step forward and also asked a question. "You mentioned you're Hunters. What are you hunting?"Gon's smile faded, and he adopted a more serious tone. "We are not from around here; we come from the Ogromno Continent and got lost here in the Vegrandis Continent. You ask what we hunt young lady, we hunt various things, from dangerous creatures to valuable artifacts and treasures. We sense a demon kin from somewhere around here."Archon exchanged a knowing look with Zina. "So, you're after a Demon Kin?"Ging nodded. "Yes,
Archon found himself hidden within the confines of a massive, dilapidated building in an abandoned town on the way to the Blade Kingdom. The place had probably been ravaged by beasts about a year ago, leaving behind no trace of life, not even a single corpse was left at this point, they were either eating by beast or had long since decayed. only the evident of destruction remained.Two weeks and two days had passed since Archon bid farewell to Lady Zina at Tikara village, as they parted ways each going on his own journey to their goals.Archon embarking on his journey to Blade Kingdom. Traveling on foot and evading the roaming beasts, he had experienced countless life-threatening situations, forcing him to grow stronger, particularly in harnessing his cursed energy, which had finally been able to grow and had even seen significant improvement.Experiencing the reality of the beasts' dominion firsthand had left a profound impact on Archon. As he lay low behind a fallen wall, concealing
On a frigid morning in Kryo, a thick blanket of fog and mist enveloped the atmosphere, resembling ethereal tendrils of smoke. Yet, despite the bone-chilling cold, the industrious townsfolk went about their daily routines with unwavering determination. For them, such weather was a customary occurrence—a perpetual companion since birth. Clad in layers of warm garments, they valiantly braved the elements. Even the young ones frolicked, their laughter piercing through the icy air.Remarkably, this peculiar town boasted an anomaly: an absence of snow and ice. Instead, an extreme, biting coldness permeated the very air they breathed. Along a bustling market street, nestled in a corner near an alley, lay a young man named Archon, sound asleep. The relentless cold tortured him, as he clung to a meager scrap of warmth—a small scarf draped around his shivering frame.Curiosity piqued the children's interest, drawing them inquisitively towards this unfamiliar figure. Never before had they encoun
Lady Zina and Archon found respite within the walls of a restaurant in the heart of Kryo. The unsettling events that transpired earlier had left an air of caution around their table, and the patrons dared not disturb them. As they savored their meals, Archon indulged in the simple pleasure of satiating his hunger. It had been days since he had enjoyed a decent meal, far removed from the lavish feasts of his former life at the Blades Mansion. Though not comparable to his previous fare, this sustenance surpassed the scraps he had scavenged to survive.While Archon relished his meal, Lady Zina watched him intently, a smile gracing her lips. You couldn't help but wonder how different his perspective might be if he could perceive her beauty, but alas, his blindness shrouded him in obliviousness. Envious glances from young men around the restaurant betrayed their longing for the enchanting presence of Lady Zina by their side.Archon's voracious appetite was both astounding and concerning. L
After their swift departure from Kryo, news quickly spread throughout the city that the City Lord had been murdered. Panic ensued, and the town was placed under tight security with a thorough investigation initiated. Suspicions fell upon Lady Zina and Archon, as they were the last known individuals to leave the city before the incident.A group of four soldiers gave chase, but Lady Zina and Archon had already distanced themselves. Their pursuit was hindered by the lurking threats of wild beasts, forcing them to abandon the chase and return empty-handed to Kryo.On the southern edge of the Beast Forest, Archon found himself panting heavily. He had been running tirelessly for hours, driven by Lady Zina's unexpected trouble that had attracted the attention of city guards. Though uncertain if it was related to the inn incident, he was grateful to have escaped unscathed.While Archon caught his breath, Lady Zina seemed to find amusement in their situation, laughing and speaking animatedly.
This world was divided into three regions: the Blades Territory, the Mages Territory, and the Beast Forest. Archon and Lady Zina were passing through the dense forest, an area few people dared to venture deep into due to the fear of encountering powerful beasts. However, Lady Zina seemed to be familiar with the territory, and they had yet to come across any adversaries they couldn't handle.Legends spoke of beasts in the forest that could rival and even surpass the heads of the Blades and Mages, but whether these tales were true or not remained a mystery. Nevertheless, Archon saw this journey as an opportunity to train and hone his ki abilities by engaging in combat against the weak opponents.As they pressed on, Lady Zina warned Archon about the upcoming challenge. "We are nearing the border of my village, but first, we have to pass through the hunting grounds of the Direwolves. Although they are rank 2 beasts, on a few occasions, rank 3 Direwolves might appear among them. I can hand
As Archon engaged in a heated battle with one of the Direwolves, Lady Zina took on the rest of the pack, ensuring that no other wolf would interrupt their fight. When faced with a life-or-death situation, one's growth tends to accelerate, and Lady Zina observed this phenomenon as she entrusted Archon to hold his ground. However, Archon surpassed her expectations, growing even stronger than she had anticipated.Spotting the assumed pack leader positioned at the rear of the attacking Direwolves, Lady Zina swiftly moved in to confront it. She understood that eliminating the leader would create disarray among the rest of the pack. Though the wolves rushed to defend their alpha, they posed little trouble to Lady Zina. Nevertheless, their sheer numbers presented a challenge.With two daggers firmly in hand, Lady Zina spun amidst the wolves, swiftly dispatching many of them. Though some of the Direwolves managed to evade her attack and back away, Lady Zina locked eyes with the alpha, sensing
The stench of Direwolf blood had attracted more creatures to the area, and Lady Zina knew she had to conclude the battle swiftly. Engaged in a fierce clash with the Alpha Direwolf, she found herself evenly matched for the time being. Meanwhile, Archon had finished his own battle and observed Lady Zina's struggle with a mix of tension and concern. He contemplated stepping in to assist her but realized the sheer intensity of the fight and the wild auras clashing warned him of the peril involved. Recognizing that the fight surpassed his abilities, Archon chose to meditate and replenish his depleted ki, fully aware of the approaching Direwolves and the need to gather his strength for survival. He trusted Lady Zina to handle the Alpha.During their exchanges, Lady Zina miraculously remained unscathed except for a slight scratch on her neck from a surprise attack. On the other hand, the Alpha Direwolf bled profusely, its shallow wounds accumulating and staining its grey fur crimson. While t