I Can Upgrade My Talent In Everything Chapter 3: 65 - 96, a 13 tzameti fanfic

I Can Upgrade My Talent In Everything #Chapter 65 King Of The Sky: Two Winged Berserk Eagle - Read I Can Upgrade My Talent In Everything Chapter 65 King Of The Sky: Two Winged Berserk Eagle Online - All Page - Novel Usb

(Fein's POV)

Flying in the sky in this flying beast is a novel experience for me. In my past life, I experience riding on an airplane back and forth. A lot of things that aren't possible in our World seems to be a daily occurrence here. Although their technology isn't as developed. The degu replaces some gaps because there are machines that use degu here. I was honestly amazed by the ingeniousness they possessed.

I plan to combine degu technology and science technology when I have spare time in the future. I was curious about what the result would be.

This journey would be smoother than I thought. The inside of the carriage was comparable to the Five Stars hotel on Earth. They even provided our private attendants that would take care of our needs. They are trained professionals. Just like the female attendant that help us sort our items. She always wears a smile on her face all the time. Her face must be stiff after returning home. Brushing off my thoughts.

I leisurely sat on the comfy table in the carriage near the window. Seeing the passing clouds, I felt nostalgic. Time flies really past. When I first arrived in this world, I was still a weak chicken that has a constant worry bugging me. But with the support of genuine people around me, I manage to adjust quickly. If not for them, I don't know if I would be as comfortable as I am now. He knew that If not for them, he would likely stay on the wrong path. Because without an emotional attachment he would become a ruthless person who only strives to survive. He knew himself better than anyone. Behind his easy-going smile, is a slumbering indifferent soul that is waiting to be unleashed. So, he was grateful that he has people that would help him become as he was now. A person who has emotion.

"What are you thinking?" Sofia's warm voice sounded in my ears.

I flashed a smile and says. "I just remembered some distant memories in the past."

"What memories?" Sofia inquired, her eyes were glowing.

I hesitated if should tell her or not. After all, if I tell her that I'm not from this World is a little absurd. Although I knew that I could trust her. I want to say it to her when we are already on an intimate stage. But now, let's delay it for a while. After all, Sofia revealed her secrets to him. It woud be a little unfair if he didn't reciprocate. Furthermore, he has enough strength now to protect himself. Now his motto had change, he wouldn't take his secret to grave. What he would take to the grave are those who manage to know it. Fein knew that he was being hypocrite, but aren't all people the same? Fein is the flexible type of person, he would always adapt. After all, only those who follows the everchanging trend can triumph.

I looked at her seriously in the eyes. "I would tell you my story when the right time comes."

Sofia looked at Fein's serious face. A blush appeared on her face. She nodded shyly. "I'm always here to listen. My lips are tightly sealed."

She made a zipping action after saying this.

"Heh, then I'm reassured. But I knew that I can trust you" I responded.

Sofia smiled after hearing that.

Suddenly I heard a sharp cry near us. I saw a big shadow covering us, making the surrounding darken a little.

"Not good, we are under attack by a flying beast," Sofia said in a panic.

...

Fein look solemnly above our flying beast. A giant bird was staring at us wildly, like how a predator would look at their prey.

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Don't worry, your father won't let get harmed a second time. Fein didn't tell Sofia but he can feel several dangerous auras in a certain room inside. He knew that this Lucius arrangement. Even he would have to hesitate to fight them.

'Probe' Fein hurriedly locked his ability on the flying beast outside𝗇𝑜𝔳𝑬𝓛𝐮𝔰𝗯.𝕔𝑂𝓂

Named Creature: Litberg [Two Winged Berserk Eagle]

Title: King of the Sky

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Abilities: Furious Wind, Crescent Claw, Super Senses, Great Tornado, Multiple Wind Wall, Dark Swipe.

Fein now understands why the Strong powerhouses didn't move. The eagle has decent strength but not enough to threaten them. The only headache for Fein was. How he would fight this shit in the sky?

Ding!* x2

Furious Wind- A skill that molds the wind in the surroundings and condensed it like a bomb.

Great Tornado- The user could launch a tornado that would grind the enemies to death.

The system sounded two times, and as expected. Fein saw ball-shaped wind coming towards them and a fucking whirlwind behind it.

As Fein was about to use his sword, the ground tremble, and the Griffon uttered a sharp cry.

Bastard's Shield- A shield that was made of dark wind.

A dark barrier appeared outside protecting us from the attacks.

"It was Hedomaru who had taken action." Sofia pointed at the dark barrier, but he won't be able to attack because it was carrying."

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Sofia reminded.

I suddenly recalled that we are literally riding a creature right now after Sofia's reminder.

"Yeah, and this barrier wouldn't last long either."

Fein looks at the continuous cracks that formed under the attack of Two Winged Eagle. He decided to go out.

"Take care of yourself," Sofia said after seeing Fein.

She wasn't that worried because she was confident of Fein's strength.

Fein smiled at her and gave her a thumbs up.

"Don't worry, I have a sense of measure."

He disappeared and instantly arrive above the luxurious carriage.

Looking at the barrier that was destroyed, he retrieved his Newly gained abyssal sword and casually made a slashing motion towards the tornado and wind ball.

Boom*

As he expected the ball exploded. The strong air current messed with his clothes and hair. Tornado was also cut in half with his slash.

He looked at the Abyssal Blade in his hand with satisfaction. He felt that his casual slash was 150% sharper than his previous one when he was using the Lapu-Lapu sword.

Grrrrrr!*

The eagle looked furious at Fein after seeing its attack fail.

The eagle dive at Fein with great speed.

Ding*

[Dark Swipe, [Crescent Claw].

Fein saw the eagle's claw darken, he felt a slight dangerous feeling at it. When he is about to counterattack. A familiar big white furry suddenly appeared behind the eagle. It was Voli, who used his wind paw and gave the eagle a sneaked attack behind.

The eagle received Voli's attack causing it to shriek in pain. It flew away unstably.

Voli landed in front of me while giving me a proud look.

"Well, that was a good sneak attack" Fein was honestly surprised at the moment.

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Fein glanced at Litberg or the so-called King of the Sky. It has a deep wound, and red blood was flowing freely from it. Even Fein didn't dare to take Voli's Wind Paw head on.

The Eagle looked at Voli with cruel eyes, seeing this Voli cast a provocative look on the eagle. The Two Winged Eagle became furious. It had never seen anyone who dared to challenge his majesty. He was the great king of the sky. He had roamed freely in the sky for how many years, and it fought countless battles. Now, a mere foolish bear was challenging him.

Fein suddenly felt a strong killing intent coming from the two-winged eagle. Multiple tornados suddenly appeared, they kept rotating rapidly, and even the clouds were sucked towards them further strengthening them.

'Not good' Fein suddenly felt threatened.

The scene in front of him feels like something that would only happen in disaster-themed movies. The tornado clouds look very frightening because of their thickness which would scare those who have faint hearts to death.

Voli looked at the Two Winged Berserk Eagle's attack with disdain. Fein noticed Voli's degu spiked.

Ding!"

[Thunderstorm Domain]

'So he finally used it huh' Fein thought in his head.

He was also curious how strong the Thunderstorm Domain was in its full potential. The last time they fought, he only manage to stop Voli by using his strongest attack. But he knew in his heart that if that battle had continued, the one who won at the end may not be necessarily him.

The clouds became black within 51 kilometers, the heaven experienced a heaven-defying change, lightning that would flash one after another with the sound of thunder breaking the air. Even Fain felt that his eardrums hurt.

The wind and thunder surrounded Voli as the center just like a god in myth. This natural force kept cheering around him. Even Fein couldn't help but look in awe at Voli's majestic image this time. He can't really imagine the lazy fat pig in its current image.

'So he can become serious when needed huh? Fein felt joyful in his heart. He decided that he would give Voli a lot of his favorite food later as a reward.

The Two Winged Berserk Eagle looked at Voli with a scorching gaze. Although it felt threatened at the moment of Voli's terrifying display. Its instinct kept telling him that if he ate Voli he would become stronger tremendously. A savage glint flickered in its eye.

...

The Griffon is A rank Golden type beast. It was only one realm lower than the legendary. High Ranked Nobles and Aristocrats such as Vladimir Family usually owned Golden Type beasts like this Griffon. Few of them even have Legendary Ranks, but that was a very rare case. Because only the royal family has enough resources to tame and nurture a legendary beast. Even the top 8 royal family in the whole Germundia Continent only has 3 of them.

The Griffon was looking at the harmless bear earlier that now turned into a terrifying monster. It was worried about the Two Winged Eagle, but he was helpless because his master ordered him to carry the people on his back. How was he supposed to fight? But after seeing this scene now. He knew that his worry was unnecessary.

Inside the carriage, in a certain room, there are two middle age man and a beautiful mature woman. the two middle age men were standing beside the woman. They have a hint of apprehension on their face while staring at the magical phenomena displayed by Voli.

"Am I wrong? Isn't that a domain ability?" One of the middle age men was frowning deeply, his wrinkles were emphasizing his aging. his hair had a slight white strand on them.

The mature woman next to him nodded and says with wonder. "Yeah, and it seems that it was coming from that bear. Furthermore, it was a dual elemental domain. Lucius already told me about Fein. apparently, that legendary bear was his tamed beast."

"Fein? Do you mean Fein Bonifacio? Isn't that the recent rising scientist? I didn't expect him to be so young." The middle age man on the left was standing upright and had a vigorous aura on him, unlike the other one.

"Yeah, it's him. Brick Norty and Fein are the recent scientists who provided magical potions to the higher-ups in recent years. Their research made multiple scientific breakthroughs. As long as he survives, he would become someone who would grow that is worthy of respect." The woman added.

This three are Lucius's most trusted servants. Although they are servants in status, Lucius already treated them as his family member. They are the current three strongest in the mansion not including Lucius himself.

The mature woman's name is "Merlyn". She has an alias known as "Legendary Blood Witch" In the degu society because of her ability that was similar to blood magic. She always wore a color violet dress matching with glasses that gave her a mature but elegant look. Her skin was as delicate as porcelain, and her skin has no obvious blemishes in them. The middle-aged man on her left was Xean. Also known as "Creeper" in the Degu Society in virtue of his underhanded and creepy methods that would make anyone who face him suffer sleepless nights. He looks like your typical geezer because of his unwanted perverted face. The other one was a former military colonel that was retired and joined Lucius because of past gratitude. He is the most loyal even among the three. His name is Steven, his alias is "Blood Commander" Because of his battle junkie behavior yet righteous in the heart. Furthermore, His ability was also related to blood.

The three of them were tasked to guard Sofia silently. They didn't expect that they would see the legendary domain here.𝐍𝞸𝗏𝓔𝑙𝔲𝓈𝑏.𝒸𝑶𝐦

"It seems that we don't need to act anymore" Xean smiled warily.

Merlyn had a look of interest on her face as she looked at the battle outside the window and says. "At least we would witness how strong a legendary beast is. Well, specifically a Legendary Thunderstorm Bear that could be considered strong even among the legendary rank."

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Voli looked arrogantly at the eagle. Voli felt confident every time he used his domain. It gave him the feeling that he can destroy everything that obstructs him using his thunder and lightning.

Although the two-winged eagle is prideful, it was not dumb. Beast at their level already possesses a certain level of judgment. Although they aren't as flexible as humans. They knew when things are becoming dangerous. The two-winged eagle looked alert at the flashing lightning that was surrounding his enemy's body.

Voli looked dissatisfied after seeing the cowardly behavior of the eagle distance above him. When Voli wants you to go down you have to down! This is the arrogance of Voli.

It decided to teach the big birdie above him a lesson. That you must fight in a fair manner. What are you doing flying there?

The wind was sucked into Voli's mouth and he compressed it to the limit. This is the attack that Voli used he greeted Fein on the first encounter. It was simple and rude but destructive.

The two-winged eagle looked at the action foolish bear below him. As the king of the sky, why would it fight on the ground? He must kite this arrogant bear to death to teach him a lesson. Unlike Voli, this eagle was witty. I had a lot of experience in hunting. It was patient enough to observe its opponent and then make choices according to it the result observation.

Just like now, after he saw his opponent gathering wind in his mouth. The two-winged eagle quickly activated its skill multiple wind wall. It flapped its wings, and the wind condensed in front of him forming a wind wall. The two-winged eagle arrange the wind wall in a manner that they stacked ea each other.

Voli looked at the eagle's action with contempt. His attack could even put a hole into a mountain. What is the use of stacking winds??

Voli felt that the eagle has a problem with its head. So, he launched his attack toward the eagle above producing a sonic boom. Voli had a devious expression on his face as he also commanded the all dark clouds transformed by his domain to accumulate lightning.

Fein saw this and knew what was Voli planning. This bear is too cunning and devious. He didn't know how to evaluate Voli's performance. It turned out that Voli is pretending to be a pig to eat a tiger. Even his master was fooled!

The first wind wall was torn apart by Voli's attack. It only gave a slight resistance. The wind attack of Voli continued to penetrate the rest of the wind wall. Only after breaking the 7th wind wall does it finally dissipate. The two-winged eagle who was ready to dodge looked at the dissipating attack. With a proud look on its face, it was about to give Voli a provocative look but it was stunning. Because the area within 51 kilometers was filled with raging but silent lightning. They are moving like a snake waiting to erupt. Along with the lightning are hundreds of sharp wind storms that can treap apart a mountain to pieces.

The three servants looked at the scene with horror.

"Do you think we can resist that attack?"

"It's a certain death that is"

"Such a frightening display of power, as expected of elemental domain! It really deserves its name"𝒩𝑶𝔳𝑬𝑙𝓊𝑠𝑩.𝗰𝑜𝓶

All of them commented one after another.

Fein gulped after seeing this. He estimates that he can only resist this attack by using the armor of pride. And even then he didn't know what would be the result. He is grateful that he lucked out and tamed such a powerful pet. He vowed that as long as Voli behave right. No no no... As long as it didn't behave excessively in the future, he would take care of Voli properly.

The two-winged eagle now has a frightened expression. It knew that he fuck up big this time. His feet hit an iron plate. Looking at the lightning and thunder that filled covered the entire space of 51 kilometers. It felt sudden despair. But its instinct as a beast reminded him, that the only way to survive is by killing its source of danger. It looked at the bear with cruelty like a cornered animal ready to fight for its life.

Voli looked at the eagle who was staring at him intently. Voli suddenly shuddered. As a juvenile bear, it was the first he experience to be stared with such powerful killing intent. So, Voli's instinct launched the accumulated lightning he gathered.

Zzzzzz*

The sound of thousands of electric sparks resounded. This combination of lightning sounds would give those people who had a sound phobia goosebumps.

The two-winged eagle that was rushing towards Voli with madness was suddenly bombarded by the terrifying might of thunder and lightning.

Boom!* *Boom!*

The sound of collision kept going for a whole minute. The A rank eagle has his fair share of defense provided by its tough body. But even then it only lasted for a minute. The two-winged eagle didn't have the time to scream because it died quickly under the bombardment. The lightning energy in the atmosphere was finally emptied. In the place of two winged eagles was only a piece of a claw. The rest were charred to the smallest pieces due to the intensity of the attack. The wind storm didn't even have the chance to show its destructive power.

Fein opened his mouth and close it. He didn't what to say. But the stronger Voli is the happier he was. He looked at the burnt corpse of the eagle. Only a brittle class and a few small pieces of charred meats were left. He suspects that the attack intensity turned the eagle into a barbecue. Even the molecules weren't spared. Fein touched his forehead and the points near his chest in a cross-motion, praying for the pitiful eagle to rest in peace in heaven.

The three servants sent by Lucius had a cold sweat on their backs. They vowed that they wouldn't offend Voli and Fein in the future. After all, if his tamed is already that strong. How strong would it have to take to tame such a monstrous beast? They became more awe at the strength of a Legendary Beast. They decided to report this incident directly to their boss after returning.

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"Good job" Fein patted Voli who in turn snorted proudly.

'What a tsundere' Fein didn't why Voli suddenly became like this. Earlier it was still fighting like a badass but now...

Fein lamented silently.

"Are you okay?" Sofia went beside Fain, she looked worriedly at Fein.

"Don't worry, our boy here managed to take down the Two Winged Eagle easily."

Sofia was looking at Voli in awe. "Well, I saw it. Voli is incredible"

Voli puffs up his furry chest.

"Enough for praises or else he might become spoiled." Fein walked towards the carriage. "Let's go are already delayed because of this incident."

Voli and Sofia followed Fein to the carriage. After seeing them enter, the Griffon slowly flew. Its speed was getting faster and faster until it set off with a speed comparable to a private jet.

...

Days passed by, and after one month of travel, Fein and his company crossed four kingdoms along the way. They would have to land on them though, for some inspection and pass permission. It was similar to a passport in his past life.

They didn't really get to enjoy the scenery. After all, in the sky, it was never-ending clouds. Otherwise, Fein would like to see an island floating in the sky.

The only beautiful thing they saw are the different shapes of clouds. There was even a shape of a penis one time. kidding aside, Voli was back to itself. It became a lazy fat again. It would eat and lie down on the ground every day like a lazy bum. Fein was ashamed. As an owner, it was his responsibility to teach his pet how to behave.

Well, it doesn't really matter to him now. Because he knew, when it comes to fighting side by side. Voli would watch his back. He felt safe when thinking of this.

Fein enjoyed Sofia's company and their relationship were getting closer and closer every day. They are now comfortable at the level that they would tease each other at any turn.

The three servants were still in the room, they were still secretly protecting Sofia in the shadows. But after knowing Voli's strength they became a bit idle. After all, who could harm Sofia when she was with monsters? Even the three of them can't imagine how they would tackle Voli's domain.

As for Fein, his strength is totally unknown to them except for the incident where he saves Sofia. They knew that what Fein showed was clearly the tip of the iceberg. Because how it is possible to grow that quickly in such a short period of time? Except if he was hiding his strength which was the only possible explanation.

...

"We're here" The female steward reminded Fein who was dozing off.

Fein woke up. He was a bit tired after practicing his Ghecko Substitution.

He was trying his best to reduce his consumption. He even came up with how he would utilize the skill properly. He decided to use a medium so that he won't have to rely on the objects in the surrounding all the time.

He would request small metal balls from a blacksmith. He would use it by spreading it into the surroundings or even throwing it to the enemy to appear behind them. He can already imagine appearing and disappearing under the surprised eyes of his enemies. Fein who has a knack for pranking felt excited. He loves the feeling of successfully deceiving people.

Fein looked at the scenery outside the window. He gasped after seeing broken shards like a broken mirror.

"That's a space crack. It was caused by the huge energy the portal to Secret Realm exudes." Sofia interjected seeing the Fein's surprised expression.

Fein nodded at Sofia's explanation.

"Isn't that dangerous then??"

"That's why you need to use the safest explored path that our predecessors marked. But even then you have to be careful. Those cracks were so sharp that even the toughest metal on the planet would be cut like a butter." This time a male steward who was quiet along the journey answered.

Fein shuddered after hearing the male steward's explanation. He knew what space element could do. After all, among the natural forces in the universe. Time and space greatly surpass the others. Because they are already at the level of concepts and laws.

He went down the carriage. He couldn't help but marvel sheer volume of energy in the atmosphere. He thinks that an ordinary person would probably have a chance to awaken with such dense degu energy in the air. This is only the outside, what about the inside?

He now knew why the creatures in the Secret Realm grew stronger. They are blessed with a living environment that can be said to be a paradise to degu users. Fain won't be surprised if there are SS or even SSS rank creatures in the middle realm and upper realm.

Thinking of this, his body became tense, and his palms were sweaty. He was excited at the thought of fighting creatures that were stronger than him.

Fain realize that since he had transmigrated, he was enjoying fighting all kinds of opponents. Now he was sure that he was lowkey a battle maniac.

He looked at the space distortion in the center. And the various blue plants in the vicinity.

"What are these plants?" Fein inquired at the male steward who followed acting like a guide.

Apparently, this male attendant is quite knowledgeable about the Secret Realm.

"Methy Blue, a type of plant that only grew in the quietest of places. A slight sound would make them wither. But with the appearance of Secret Realm. This plant mutated and obtain a space attribute."

The male attendant responded.

"Eh, what's your name again? And why do you know so much of this stuff?" Fein asked.

He felt a bit familiar with the appearance of this steward.

"I'm Drew, and I know a lot about Secret Realm because my father was a great explorer who used to tell me a lot about Secret Realms," Drew said with a plain face.𝒩𝑶𝔳𝑬𝑙𝓊𝑠𝑩.𝗰𝑜𝓶

'This guy is too boring, I want to punch his face.' Fein complained inwardly.

Secret Realms? So there are others besides this one? I wonder how they came about. Fein pondered as his habit of thinking kicked in.

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The breeze on top of the mountain and the shining blue plants can be seen everywhere, giving the onlookers a relaxing vibe. The space crack that would throb would make one's heart palpitate.

This is Fein's first impression after seeing the entrance to the secret realm. Fein and his company are now going towards the portal. The entrance to the secret realm is perilous. Just one misstep would cause one to be seriously injured. Any defense is invalid in the face of space cracks that could even cut diamonds like mud.

Fein and his company were following the assigned male steward. It was said that in the last exploration, Drew mentioned that he was also the one who was assigned to the last venture as the guide. Fein asked where the other teams would enter. Apparently, the other entrance on various parts of the continent. Drew even told them that there was two portal below the sea bed, which surprised Fein.

The Federation and the high-ranking kingdoms were allocating manpower to guard the portals. It can be seen how important the Secret Realm was for them. Otherwise, they won't conduct it so strictly.

The space cracks appearance can be compared to broken glasses. When you look at the distorted scene, anyone would feel a certain strangeness.

Sofia was holding Fein's shoulder tightly for emotional support. Considering that it was her first time venturing into such a dangerous environment. The risk was so high that even S class degu-users would fall if they aren't careful. If Sofia didn't bother her father to agree, Lucius wouldn't have agreed. Lucius was also helpless on her daughter's insistence. If can only place his strongest servant in the secret realm he would already arrange it. Lucius cherished Sofia so much because she was his only daughter and the only heir that would hold their family's glory.

Seeing Sofia's legs that were slightly trembling, Fein patted Sofia's shoulder for comfort. Sofia looked at the smiling Fein.

"You don't have to the nervous, Drew already told us that this is the safest explored route," Fein assured Sofia.

After seeing Fein's consideration for her. Sofia's tense nerves calmed down a little.

Seeing this Fein smiled. He looked at Voli who would curiously look at the surrounding environment from time to time. Fein noticed that since they came here, Voli became more active than he usually was. He attributed it to the Secret Realm. Because it wouldn't be called Monster World for no reason right?

"We are near the Zodiac Cracks, we need to be extra careful here., but don't worry, as long as you don't take the initiative to touch them. There be will no accident" Drew spoke breaking the silence.

Sofia who was nervous couldn't help but ask. "What would happen if touch them?"

Drew stopped and looked at them with a serious expression. "This whole place would experience a space storm that would tear 100 miles apart. It happened once die to the foolishness of a noble clan's heir. It was a disaster. Everyone died without a corpse, even four S-Ranks weren't spared. Because space storm can even reduce an atomic particle to dust."

Everyone's hair stood out after hearing about the dreadful incident caused by Zodiac Cracks.

'As expected of a Clan's young master' Fein wiped out the sweat on his forehead.

Fein looked at the Violet cracks that were different from others.

'So that is a Zodiac Space Crack?'𝑛𝚘𝗏𝓔𝓛𝑈𝑠𝓫.𝐂𝑜𝓂

The Zodiac Space Crack has unique characteristics that are easily distinguished from normal space cracks. That's why even though the destruction it can cause is massive. The risk isn't too high as long as one isn't foolish enough to touch them. The energy of space cracks is too dense and unstable. The violet color was the manifestation of its unstableness. When a creature touches it, the kinetic energy of the said creature would disrupt the delicate balance left on the Zodiac Space Crack resulting in a chain reaction that would cause a destructive force close to a nuclear bomb.

Fein glanced at the thirty Zodiac Space Crack in the vicinity. He might be able to escape with continuous use of Ghecko Substitution for a while but after his degu reaches its limit he would also follow the afterlife. He won't even have the time to save Sofia and Voli with him. Fein sighed with relief. Fortunately, they didn't bring a young master with them.

Under their careful threading to the path, they manage to bypass several Zodiac Space Cracks smoothly.

"That's the last one of them," Drew said with familiarity.

Seeing that they were already out of the danger zone. Everyone wiped the sweat on their forehead. Sofia swears that this is the longest time of her life.

Sofia was back to her cheerful self. "Whose clan young master was so dumb to touch that ominous thing?"

Fein was also curious so he looked at Drew, waiting for the other party's answer.

Seeing their inquiring gazes pointed at him. Drew chuckled and says.

"It was the one and only, Peng Clan's young master."

Sofia nodded her head with a look of understanding. "Oh... As expected."

Looking at their exchange, Fein became curious. "Who is that? Is he supposed to be famous?"

Drew nodded. " Yeah, he is infamous as the representative of Spoiled Brats. As he was the number 1 rank in the most despised young masters leader board."

This time Fein was speechless. There was still such a leaderboard here? Are they so idle to even have that? He was also surprised at the contagiousness of a unique creature called "Young Master" even in his past life, those young masters were a common troupe in the novels. He didn't expect them to thrive even in this World.

As they walk without rest, they finally saw the blue portal shining at the end of the road. The space became more stable compared to the farther entrance.

Drew also stopped. He smiled and said.

"I can only guide you here, you can enter the portal and it will transport you to the Secret Realm. I wish you the best."

Fein looked at Drew before saying. "Thanks for your guide. We already take care of ourselves here."

Drew smiled and nodded

"Let's go to the Secret Realm!" Sofia shouted in excitement.

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Vol's POV

I looked at my master's girlfriend that entered first. I don't know why I suddenly felt energetic after coming here. My master seems to have some sort of mission here. I learned a lot of terms from my master's. As he would tell me stories from time to time.

After fighting the arrogant eagle, my frustrations in the past few days finally subsided.

I feel dissatisfied with the past few days. My master probably thought that I submitted to him due to his strength but he didn't that I deliberately followed him because he has a smell in him that I found pleasant. Well, his strength is also one of the reasons. My master was too stingy to me when it come to food. When I can finally talk I must complain to him about it.

"Voli, you have to follow my instructions, don't wander around got it?" My master entered the portal after reminding me.

'Hmmpp!'

I'm very obedient aren't I, why should my master that? I must fight more monsters to fight and make my master satisfied.

Voli's mind is simpe and straightforward like a child's. Fein didn't even know the thoughts of his companion.

I looked at the portal and rushed towards it. Let's see if there's my same kind here.

After entering the portal, I felt the surroundings turn around up and down. My master should have also felt it. My vision turned black for a few seconds before different colors of light came to my eyes. After the dazzling lights subsided, I saw my master and his girlfriend looking around with curiosity. So, I squinted my eyes so my vision could focus. This is one of the things that I have learned after observing master and other humans' behavior.

Humans are really complicated. I don't know what thoughts they have in their heads. It's kinda full of twists and turns. Some humans would glance at me with strange eyes whenever I was walking with my master. If not for my master, I have already beaten them to a pulp.

I suddenly remembered old man Albert. That old man is one of the people that I found pleasant. Of course, my master's is the first. But my master's girlfriend is a bit annoying to me. She would always cuddle me and mess with my shirts. She also takes my master's time. But even though she is like that, if she is in danger I would protect her with all my strength. If she suddenly die, it would be quiet again.

'I Voli would protect master and his friends!'

...𝑛𝚘𝗏𝓔𝓛𝑈𝑠𝓫.𝐂𝑜𝓂

Fein gasped as he saw the surrounding environment. The mountains are 100x bigger than the outside. Everything seems to be gigantic here. The trees are all towering even the leaves are 8x bigger than them. He was amazed at this. In the distance, he saw an ant that was at least 51 meters tall. It can be said that Monster World is literally a world of giants.

This kind of scenery, he didn't expect this! It can be said that this scenery indicates that the monsters here have gigantic bodies.

Just with this alone, you can estimate how strong they were. If he gave his strongest attack, he feels that the mountains here would not be as devastated as the mountain on the outside. Heck, he even felt like an ant just looking and standing here. Even the grasses were bigger than him by 4-8 meters.

Fein suddenly imagined a gigantic creature with an S-rank body and degu energy?

Hiss*

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a pressure that he haven't felt since the last time Jackson was hunting him. Fein felt danger. Even with his current strength, he's not confident to go against multiple enemies as big as that. The monsters shouldn't be as huge as these mountains, right? Fein prayed silently in his heart. He regrets it now. Shouldn't he just stay at home and grow stably? What is he doing here? Well, Fein knew that even if he was given a chance again, he would still choose to go. He has just a habit of complaining that he himself found silly.

"Let's go, it seems that not all the monsters here are wild" Fein went to Sofia's side while looking at the huge him. ant that was looking at them with interest

As if it was the first time it saw a humanoid creature. After all, when humans only come here at a specific time and they would leave shortly because of danger.

Along the way, Fein and his company discovered various incredible scenes that were even more than his whole life combined. There's a rain deer that was running in the air. Yeah, it can literally step in the air. There was a frog that can spit flames. A snake that has metallic scales.

A purple lake, that has golden fishes that were as big as whales.

The rainbow sky would illuminate the surroundings, giving the plants and trees a certain mysterious charm. Insects that were faster than a bullet. If a normal human came here, they would probably go crazy. But there's still a certain danger.

A violent leopard lunged at them ferociously. Fei taught it a lesson. He activated his Ghecko Substitution to change place with the leopard.

Voli saw the dumbfounded leopard who change places with his master and he gave it his full-strength wind paw.

The leopard felt wronged. It was confused as to how it suddenly changed places.

It stood up and looked at the enemies. Fein smirked and gave it a teasing smile. Seeing the culprit teasing him. The leopard was irritated, although its strength was just at the bottom of the ladder. It refuses to believe that even the new faces that it had never seen were stronger than it.

It growled with ferocity, it decided to use its strongest card and eat them as its lunch.

Just like that, the leopard's yellow fur became black, its eyes became red as blood and its claws gave a cold glint.

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Fein looked at the leopard who suddenly change form. The previous size of a building was now as big as a mountain. Fein was weirded out at this. How come all of the monsters possessed such huge bodies?

'Probe!' He decided to use his information-gathering ability to have a sufficient understanding of this leopard.

Name: Yokaido Leopard

Race: Beast

Age: 1,023 yrs old

Degu Amount: A

STR: A𝒏𝑜𝒱𝔢𝓁𝑢𝕊𝒷.𝗰𝑜𝗆

AGI: A

END: A

Degu Abilities: Odama Form, Odama Form II, Whip Slash, Divine Claws, Ultra Rage, Absolute Awareness.

Odama Ability- Ghost Flame, Consecutive Slash.

Fein was impressed at the stats of the leopard. Because he can guess that this leopard is at the bottom of the food chain in this place. If not for his swordsmanship, he wouldn't dare to confront these monster.

The leopard's fur became darker than black, and its tail contain sharp spikes.

Ding!*

[Odama Form- The user's blood essence would improve in quality, as a result, its bloodline would become purified by 60%. This new form allows the user to have access to new abilities. In this form the user's comprehensive basic stats are increased by three-fold.]

'Shit, what kind of abilities is this' This is the first time Fein encountered transformation ability since he came to his World. Transformation abilities are as rare as domain abilities. Only those who possess certain bloodlines or special abilities have this. Though, although they are rare, they aren't as good as domain ability. Because not all transformation abilities give a strong boost such as the Odama Form displayed by the leopard.

Fein quickly brandished his sword, while Voli also perceive a certain threat that the leopard when it evolves.

The leopard charge at Fein at a very fast speed that isn't compatible with its huge body.

Fein who was prepared, attack the leopard's huge body. Because of its huge body, it became a huge target for Fein to exploit.

Multiple sword afterimages were produced towards the leopard.

The leopard didn't shrink away and boldly met the sword attacks with its claws.

Ding*

[Divine Claws (Passive)- The claws of the Divine Tiger, attack lethality increase by 1000%.]

[Absolute Awareness(Passive)- User possesses a 180 perception of the surroundings.]

The claws manage to offset Fein's sword attack. But some of it manages to hit the leopard's body inflicting a light wound on it.

'Its body's toughness is nearing S-rank, slightly worse than Voli.' Fein concluded after seeing his attack damage on the leopard.

"Voli let's attack together" Fein shouted.

Hearing his master's command, Voli cheered, it was itching to fight the gigantic leopard in front of him.

Sofia watched on the sidelines with a relaxed face. She was confident in her companion's strength.

The leopard saw the two enemies coming towards him side by side. It felt threatened by the Bear. It was as if the natural instinct told him to be careful. It also felt a suppression coming on its blood.

Voli is a legendary beast for a reason. Because legendary beasts have 75% concentration of their ancestors. Which are the so-called mythical beast. Mythical beasts are said to be extinct. Their reproduction capabilities are stunted because of their pure bloodline. The stronger the creatures, the higher their life level, and the lower their ability to reproduce.

Voli lunged at the back of the leopard while Fein was pressuring at the front.

The leopard growled as it lift its gigantic paw towards Fein like it was intending to slap some ants.

Fein's side steps just enough to evade it, although its speed is fast, its huge body makes its movement predictable. Voli was already at the back of the leopard and he was planning to use a wind paw.

The leopard who was using Absolute Awareness noticed it. The leopard's claws were suddenly covered by transparent flames.

The systems sounded in his ears.

[Ghost Flames- A flame that can inflict damage to the spirit. The tiger would suffer excruciating pain at the soul level. Lower the target's basic stats by 50%.]

'Not good' Fein knew that things were getting bad, even though Voli's defense is strong, that was only at the physical level. Even Fein wasn't confident in the face of soul attacks.

His brain runs fast, flickering at a very fast rate, multiple options quickly flashed on his brain.

Just like that, Voli suddenly appeared at Fein's previous place. Voli knew his master's ability so it quickly continued its way, this time the wind paw was further boosted by more compressed wind, which was giving a dark light.

Fein who used his Ghecko Substitution was now facing the leopard's attack instead of Voli. He threw a small metal ball that bypassed the leopard. He activated his ability again, his place has a metal ball just like the one he threw under the confused eyes of the leopard.

Fein appeared on the side of the leopard's head where one of the metal balls flew.

'Chess Perception'

The surroundings became a chess board under Fein's eye. His emotions became calm, and his eyes had a trace of indifference, the kind of indifference to life. And his became lighter, he was confident that he can attack anything with uncanny precision with a speed faster than lightning.

Chess Perception has evolved after it was fused with the Killer State. This ability would make anyone a quality that only excellent killers possessed. A calm mind that would help him to make the best decision like he was playing chess.

Under the blessing of "Chess Perception," Fein's hands became blurry because of the speed he currently possesses.

Eagle Style: Multiple Crescent Slash*

Fein's sword created a red black slash that was big as the leopard.

Feeling the threat, the leopard was about to escape when the wind suddenly enclosed his body drastically slowing its speed.

This is Voli's ability application of wind redirection and wind suction. Good for crowd control that would restrict the movements of the target.

The leopard faced the dark wind paw and multiple swords slash that jas the same size as him. It was confused about how an enemy with a tiny body can produce such a big attack.

Fein and Voli's combination attack finally came, the leopard howled, and unwillingness was apparent in its scream.

Smoke made of dust covered the area, Fein can't see the leopard's situation because of it. He still kept his guard, he already learned his lesson and imprinted it into his mind.

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Under the gazes of Fain and his companion, the dust gradually cleared.

Sofia looked calm as she thinks that with that terrifying attack, no matter how strong the defense of the leopard, it was still in the range of A rank.

"It should have died right?" Sofia muttered.

"No, it's still alive"

Fein didn't gain experience and that only means that the leopard was still alive.

Ding* the system sounded.

[Odama Form II- the bloodline concentration would increase by 15%. It would unlock the three racial abilities of its ancestor. Greatly increased the energy and speed of the user.]

Seeing this, Fein knew that the leopard change his form again. "It seems you have to join Sofia"

"Okay" Sofia was nervous after seeing his rare serious face. She knew that the enemy must be strong if it could make Fein take it seriously.

Sofia activated her pseudo blood manipulation to create a scythe. After this, she followed by condensing multiple blood bullets in the air. She held the blood scythe in her hands tightly.

As the dust dissipated, an unfamiliar leopard stood up. There are blood clots in its fur, and its injuries were gruesome, as they can see the mutilated flesh. But it was healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The leopard didn't grow bigger. Contrary to its new form, it was actually reduced by half. Its fur became transparent, and there was a cloud shape mist enveloping its body. Its silver eyes were looking at three enemies. Its ferocious eyes were gone replaced by calmness.

Fein felt the leopard's degu aura change in quality as he nervously used his probe at the leopard again.

Name: Yokaido Leopard

Race: Beast

Age: 1,023 yrs old

Degu Amount: S

State: Odama Form II

STR: A

AGI: S

END: A

Degu Abilities: Odama Form, Odama Form II, Whip Slash, Divine Claws, Ultra Rage, Absolute Awareness.

Odama Ability - Ghost Dragon Flame, Consecutive Slashes, Cloud Movement, Foggy Cloud Domain, Cloud Elemental Body.

Fein was gobsmacked seeing the leopard suddenly become an S- rank degu user. looking at its abilities, the only change was Ghost flame which evolved to ghost dragon flame, and three unfamiliar abilities that related to the cloud.

Fein became wary after seeing the word domain. But he wasn't that worried, because two of his companion had their own.

The system suddenly rang in his ears indicating the use of the ability.

[Cloud Movement]

As he was thinking, the leopard disappeared, and a terrifying claw appeared on his face.

"Fein!" Sofia shouted with worry.

Fortunately, Fein was still in the state of Chess Perception. He barely avoided it, although his instinct was boosted to an inhuman degree under this state, perceiving and dodging are two completely different things. That's why even if he can see the attack, his body can't follow.

The claw manages to inflict a light scratch on his face.

Fein covered his face, as blood seeps slowly on it.

But this isn't the end as the system sounded again.

He can only perform Ghecko Substitution for 13 times because he had already used it two times before. He was unwilling to use it continuously because it drains his degu very quickly. He would only use it as a last resort where he won't be able to dodge.

[Consecutive Slashes]

Even in chess perception, the attacks of the leopard still look like a flash of lights. The speed of the leopard on his second form had reached a qualitative leap jumping to S rank.

Fein gave his full concentration to the incoming attacks.

Seeing the danger Fein was in, Voli sucked the wind on the surroundings intending to use his strongest attack.

Sofia on the other hand used his dark domain which made the whole covered by unprecedented darkness. Sofia instantly combined the dark and blood energy further boosting the power and speed of her attacks to a degree that was impossible before.

The scythe's blood color turned into violet with black mist flowing on its body. The scythe gave an aura of destruction that manage to draw the leopard's attention. Fein who was busily dodging, felt the frequency of attacks slightly slow down. Seeing an inconspicuous wood branch beside the feet of the leopard a cold glint flashed in Fein's eyes.

'It's time to end this' as Fein retrieved the Abyssal Death Blade. A worthy opponent is worthy of being killed by his precious sword. The sword Vladimir's Family provided to him was Rank A which was decent enough. But he wants to use his abyssal blade in the secret realm start now to let it evolve quickly.

Voli finally finished charging his ability. His mouth opened and release the terrifying compressed wind towards the leopard.

The leopard looked at calmly at the incoming attack calmly. It felt again the wind act on its body to restrict its movement. So the leopard infused his S rank degu which made Voli's Crowd control ability ineffective.

Voli was hesitant to use the domain this time because every time he use it is a huge burden to his juvenile body which made him exhausted rapidly. So unless his master is in danger, he wouldn't use it lightly again.

The leopard didn't even put Voli's slow attack in its eyes and sidestepped it perfectly.

Fein regrouped with Sofia and Voli. Suddenly, he felt ominous. He looked at the thing that gave him this feeling. A scythe that was oozing with destructive feeling. The purple energy gave Fein a feeling of heart palpitations.𝑵𝗈𝔳𝐞𝗅𝑈𝗌𝒃.𝓬𝒪𝓂

"What is that?" Fein went to ask.

Sofia looked at the leopard who was also staring at her dagger with cautiousness.

"This is the combination of my blood energy and dark energy, what about it? Is there any problem? I can feel that I can only use it for 30 seconds" Sofia said hesitantly.

Fein was also unsure so he used his probe...

MadScytge

Type: Energy Sword

Sharpness: ???

Durability: [depends on user's energy]

Specialty:

Power of Destruction: It can destroy physical and conceptual things into sub-atomic particles.

A weapon made by Aiki [energy of destruction]

Seeing this, Fein was frightened that he instinctively distanced himself from the scythe.

He knew that the only forces that can stop this were energies that were at the level of destruction.

Same as time and space, destruction is also one of the highest-level forces that exist in the universe along with creation and chaos.

'So she can only use it for 30 seconds? Fair enough' Fein thought inwardly.

It either consumes Sofia's energy quickly or the destruction energy is so unstable that it was hard to control. Fain guessed that it was both.

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"I will create an opportunity, you have to do it quickly" Fein signaled, although 30 seconds is already enough with the power of Aiki. But he knew that power is useless if you can't hit your target.

Without hesitation, Fein decided to use the plan he thought of earlier. Using "Ghecko Substitution" He appeared near the foot of the leopard. Fein transferred his whole strength in his arm, with Abyssal Blade on his arm, he hacked it towards the leopard's knee intending to reduce its troublesome speed.

The leopard notice the movement with its "Absolute Awareness" but it was too late. As Fein who was already prepared. The Abyssal Blade penetrated the Leopard's knee.

Fein heard the sound of bone cracking as blood gushed out at the same time. He felt the wound on his cheeks healed.

'Must be the abyssal blade's ability' Fein recalled the specialty of his weapon.

[Bloodthirst (Passive)- Every time the user manages to injure his enemies using the sword, he will be healed equivalent to twice the damage of his attacks.]

The leopard use "Cloud Movement" to get away from Fein and reposition.𝒏𝑜𝒱𝔢𝓁𝑢𝕊𝒷.𝗰𝑜𝗆

Different from earlier, even with the immense pain that the attack inflicted, the leopard was only gritting its teeth.

The Odama Form II not only transformed its physical appearance and power. But it also gave it a calm mind. A ferocious beast is frightening, but a calm beast is even more terrifying.

Before the leopard could move, it sensed a dangerous presence on its back.

It was Sofia who jumped with all her strength to attack the Leopard with her scythe.

After Fein reminded him, she already waited for an opening. As Fein successfully distracted its attention and even make it feel pain, The leopard didn't have time to sense its surroundings. Sofia didn't go behind the Leopard. But she analyze where the leopard would most likely make its position and quietly waited there.

Seeing the purple scythe coming it's way, the leopard knew it was too late and decided to use its trump card.

"Ding!"

[Cloud Elemental Body- the body of the user would become incorporeal. Immune to physical attacks]

Fein saw an incredible scene as the leopard became a gaseous substance, its body evaporates and condensed into a cloud.

The leopard calmed down because it suddenly felt invincible in this state.

Sofia's scythe finally went to the leopard's cloudy form. And successfully cleaved it. As the scythe reached its body. There was no sound or anything it was particularly quiet. Under Sofia's horrified eyes, anything that comes into contact with her weapon would cease to exist.

A part of the leopard's cloud body evaporated into thin air. No blood spurting or even flesh flying out.

Due to unstableness, the leopard's body came back to its form. But this time a huge chunk of flesh disappeared.

Fein and Sofia saw a hole in its body that even its intestines and other internal organs disintegrated into sub-atomic particles.

The leopard looked at its enemy with mixed emotions of despair, horror, and anger. It knew that it was the end. But it didn't feel pain.

Fein looked blankly at the leopard whose eyes dimmed slowly before the signs of life disappeared.

Thud*

The leopard fell to the ground and only then the blood flows out of the leopard's body.

The three of them became silent for a while.

Fein looked at Sofia who was breathing heavily.

"What??" Sofia asked weakly.

Fein "..."

'The poor leopard didn't even manage to use its cloud domain' Fein shooked his head at Sofia. He just still felt unbelievable about Sofia's destructive power.

Ding!* Gained 2453 exp...

System: Because the host didn't land the last hit, you will only gain half of the exp...

'So I can still get the exp even if I didn't kill it?

He was excited after learning this. Although it was only half, a Mosquito's meat was still meat, right? He was also helpless at Sofia's one-shot kill. If he knew that, he would have Sofia target body parts that would only make the Leopard immobilized. But what happened, happened already. There's no use crying over spilled milk.

Fortunately, there are still a lot of monsters here. Although they had to be careful. Even the weakest shit here have that kind of strength, they can't act unscrupulously here. Even Fein dared not to imagine the combat ability of the strongest in the Lower Realm. Now, he was already having second thoughts if they should go to the Middle Realm.

Fein supported Sofia who was weakened after using her destruction scythe. The three of them went to the corpse of the Leopard. Seeing the damage, Sofia also found it unbelievable that she can cause that much damage. If not for the huge consumption that had almost emptied her degu reserves she would always use it.

"Now, as long as you can hit anyone, any defense has become meaningless for you" Fein smiled at Sofia.

Sofia shook her head "Unfortunately, this energy is too hard to control and it almost emptied my degu reserves"

,m "You have to practice hard then" Fein chuckled. "Let's go eat, this meat should help us restore our energy and enhance our physique"

As a scientist, Fein has some knowledge about the benefits of eating monster meat. And thanks to Albert, his knowledge reserves are also rich.

Voli who was foolishly looking at the Leopard's corpse unexpectedly perked up. It looked excitedly at his master after hearing the word "cook". It had already tasted the cooking of Fein that it didn't want to eat raw meat again.

Fein was also helpless about it. What kind of beast doesn't like raw meat? He felt that it was his fault. Sofia wasn't surprised that Fein can cook. After spending a mount in the Griffon, he would sometimes cook.

The food that he makes our sparkling, although he doesn't understand why he just attributed it to his cooking talent.

If Fein was in his past world. He would probably qualify to be a 5-star Michelin chef.

He quickly dissected the edible parts of the Leopard, his "Chess Perception" helps his hand's precision almost like a machine. He retrieved the spices and kitchen utensils from the utility section of his storage space. Fein was lost in his World of cooking. He had already put the equal slice parts of meat in the cooking pan. His nose let him determine the right timing through smell, he also knew the right amount of spices through it. He was almost a cooking god.

Just like that, an aroma of meat spread to the area. Voli's saliva was flowing freely as he looked at the meat that was exuding a golden brilliance-like texture. Sofia gulped staring intently at the meat without blinking.

Fein smiled at this and served them one by one and clapped.

"Let's dig in!"

Voli quickly charges at the food as his life depends on it. He chewed the meat using with his sharp teeth. The meat that was already soft melted in Voli's mouth thoroughly. After one bite, it was followed by another. The quality of ingredients this time had surpassed what Fein used in the past.

The meat of a strong monster is nourished by the degu energy which directly enhanced its flavors. The leopard was also a type of monster that has an attribute that gave the meat a fluffy texture like a cloud. It was firm on the outside yet soft on the inside.

Even Sofia who was a little bit reserved when eating can't hold back herself anymore. As a person who belongs to a high-ranking family, she was taught etiquette since she was young. But now, she doesn't care about it anymore.

Every bite she takes has lifted her to heaven and gave her a blissful feeling, the golden texture was produced by a spice that was given by Fein from Lucius. The name of the spice is golden granola. It was used by the chefs of wealthy families especially to add a sweet flavor that would perfectly suit anyone's pallet when cooked right.

Seeing them enjoying the food, Fein felt proud. Now he understands the feeling of the chef in his previous life. It was truly rewarding when you see people enjoying your food. Food satiates a person's hunger. But good food brings happiness to everyone.

Fein used his spoon to taste his food. As the meat touched his tongue, he felt sweet meat juices on his tongue. As he chewed it, he felt refreshed at the delicate texture of the meat. Even Fein enjoyed his food which shows how delicious the food is.

'If there's a red wine it would be perfect

Fein was disappointed that he didn't include red wine in the storage space. In his past life, he would always drink red wine with his friends when they are celebrating.

Thinking of his few friends, and their smiles in his past life, Fein felt sad for a while. Even though he wasn't born rich and he doesn't have a lot of friends. He still has a few that are worth cherishing. A few quality friends that he could trust. His brothers would back each other when one encountered trouble. Fein sighed slightly, he knew that thinking of the past would only make him feel lonely, he just hopes that his friends are doing great and they are healthy. He wonders how are they doing now.

"What happened?" Sofia asked after noticing Fein's melancholy expression.𝒏𝒪𝗏𝖊𝐥𝓊𝚜𝔅.𝕔𝞸𝔪

Fein smiled at Sofia's obvious care. He cheered himself after seeing Voli and Sofia.

'Although I don't know if I can go back again, I also have some people here that are worth cherishing' Fein looked at Sofia who was looking at him worriedly.

"I'm good"

Sofia let go of her worries after seeing Fein's countenance return to normal. She knew that Fein have some stories about him. But she knew to be patient. She wouldn't force him to tell her his secret. After all, everyone has them, she wasn't expecting Fein to reciprocate her action of telling her secrets to him, because it was her own will, Fein doesn't have the obligation to do the same and she was aware of it. But Sofia still hopes that she can be someone who could share his burden. After all, he doesn't need to be alone.

'I will become strong enough so I can help him face problems and support his future endeavors!' Sofia clenched her fist, and a seed of determination was planted in her heart.

Just like that, three of them finished eating with their bellies full. Fein and Sofia start talking about their daily life, ranging from what is their favorite food, their funny school experience, and what are their hobbies, and as the night deepens the three of them slowly became drowsy.

"Well, let's find a safe place to sleep." Fein retrieved items to use for sleep.

He looked at the moon in the middle of the sky. It illuminates the ground to provide light for the creatures below. The moon provides comfort to the surrounding environment that was covered by darkness.

"Look, the trees are glowing!" Sofia exclaimed while pointing at the trees that were flickering with colorful lights.

Fein looks at it with amazement. "It's certainly beautiful."

The trees are towering more than 100 meters, there are pink star shape fruits scattered at every branch of the three.

Fein saw the peaceful beasts were also gathering below the trees to rest. Their coordination and interaction are more like a community.

As they proceed to find a place, the wonders of the Secret Realm in the night was revealed to them. Different kinds of beasts are here, some were peaceful while some are wild. The strange thing was even then, they didn't attack each other. Simply because even the wild here has an unspoken rule. At night, fights are forbidden, if one broke the rules, they would face the might of the whole beast in the lower realm.

Now, Fein realized this, and he knew that in disorder there was an order.

"This will do," Fein said while inspecting the place they would sleep at.

The terrain has at least five orange trees that provide it a cover. Fein didn't need to worry about safety. Because with the unspoken rule, the night is safer here.

After all that fighting, he was exhausted. Furthermore, eating makes him more sleepy. That's why he just wants to recharge his mind and body.

Fein prepared and organize the sleeping items on the ground.

Sofia jumped down from the back of Voli.

"It's a good spot, Goodnight!" Sofia who was also tired from all the actions earlier lay down and closed her eyes to sleep.

While Voli patted her bulging tummy in a satisfied manner. He looked at its master and licked him a few times before closing his eyes.

Seeing the clouds looming over them, and the quiet area with only a sound of an owl that can be heard from time to time. Fein jumped on top of the tree and entered deep meditation.

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In the early morning, the secret realm became more lively. The daily predatory cycle in the jungle became active. Colorful lights from the sky illuminate the ground giving it a strange beauty that would attract anyone who sees it for the first time.

2 miles from this our main characters, there is a milky white lake, grasses that are considered a treasure in the outside World grows at the edge of the lake. This lake is sacred as it is one the biggest source of water for the beasts here. That's why there was a tacit understanding from the beasts and monsters that no fighting is allowed here.

150 kilometers from the milky white lakes is a desert, it was as big as 50 football size stadiums combined, the predatory life was fully reflected in this place. Traces of battle can be found in the whole area. The monster and beasts here usually have a sand attribute that gave them an advantage when fighting.

Just like in the periphery, a tussel and earthworm are fighting. The two monsters are as enormous as a city. Even bigger than the previous leopard that the MCs have faced. This two ranked among the middle upper in the food chain. Although they don't have a transformation ability like the leopard. Their basic stats had already reached S rank.

The two are exchanging attacks from time to time, and the two of them cause devastation to the surroundings, as cracks in the ground kept accumulating as they fight.

The Tussel has nine sharp fangs with traces of black liquid, its body was brown white and has spikes that would deter an enemy to attack it. It looked at its opponent with brutality fitting a wild beast.

In this area, the rule of the jungle is strong. The strong eat for the weak.

Opposite it was the Earth Worm, which has a thick shell that helps it to ignore lethal attacks. Only a blunt weapon would give it a sufficient blow by damaging its internal organs.

Earth Worms are known in the secret realm for their crazy vitality that nearly makes them undying. Every they are wounded or their body parts cut. They would regenerate from it instantly. Their originally strong defense combined with their regeneration makes them difficult to kill. But as the balance from nature, their attack power isn't as strong as their defense. That's why even though it can fight the Tussel for longer periods. It was almost impossible to have an advantage.

The Tussel who was known for its speed and lethal attacks, the tussel crazily attacked the Earth Worm. The claws manage to put a dent in the Earth Worm's shell but that's it.

The Earth Worm was planning to exhaust the Tussel to death using stamina to its advantage. While the Tussel intends to attack one spot on the Earth Worms shell continuously until it broke.𝑛𝑜𝗏𝞮𝓁𝓊𝚜𝑏.𝒸𝞸𝔪

Just like that, the two continues their fight exchanging attacks, the Earth Worms controlled the soil in the ground to condense the spear, but the Tussel expertly avoided it.

Brown light flickered on the claws its claws, it was the Tussel's trump card that it dared to fight the Earth Worm.

You have to know that all the monsters in the lower realm dreaded facing the Earth Worm because it is futile. Except for the monsters at the top of the food chain. The rest below it are helpless against the absolute defense of the Earth Worm.

The tussel only dared to fight the Earth Worm because it gained an ability to strengthen its claws, giving it a special property of armor penetration that let it ignore 50% of any physical defense.

Just like that, the seemingly indestructible myth was broken today. The shell of Earth Worm where the Tussel kept attacking finally burst open from the continuous bombardment of the Tussel. The accumulated damage on it and the last blow with armor penetration successfully penetrated the shell. Green blood spewed like a fountain as the Earth Worm howled miserably in pain. It wiggled on the ground madly, as time passed, its movement became slower until it finally stopped moving. The tussle ate the raw meat of the Earth Worm cherishing its victory against the infamous Earth Worm.

...

Fein woke up from his meditation as the dazzling rainbow light came to his face. He opened his calm eyes and glanced at the surrounding. The leaves of the trees are scattered on the ground. Voli was still sleeping comfortably like a dead dog. Sofia was already organizing the sleeping materials used.

"Good morning!" Sofia smiled sweetly after seeing Fein open his eyes.

Fein took a deep breath of fresh air, as the morning breeze brought a cool sensation to his skin.

He smiled at Sofia and greeted him back. "Good morning"

Fein retrieved fruits that he got from the trees and threw them at Sofia gently.

"Taste it, the fruit here is tasty "

Sofia carefully took the fruit that was flying in her direction. The fruit is red, there is a green dot in the center. It was the first time she saw this kind of fruit with a cute appearance. She bit the apple, a sweet juice poured into her mouth. It tastes like a fresh apple that she usually eats at her home but sweeter.

She felt suddenly relaxed as the energy of vitality flowed through her body.

"Wow, where did you get this?" Sofia asked.

"It was in this tree, there are a lot of good things here, I want to collect herbs" Fein pointed at the fruits with similar appearances near him.

While they were roaming yesterday, Fein already noticed various useful herbs and fruits that had different magical effects. He tried a herb yesterday and he felt that his surroundings became more colorful. The smell in the air became more distinct and he can even identify each smell and categorize them. His hearing now has reached at least 80 meters, he can identify footsteps even with that distance. It was inconceivable what benefits the glowing green herbs gave him.

For Fein, this Secret Realm is simply a treasure land and a food paradise! He was even more determined to explore the wonders and mysteries of this place.

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On the road of the Monster World. Countless green vegetations make the scenery full of life and vitality. Different kinds of beasts are in harmony with it each other. As long as one doesn't into the depths of the lower realm. One can still travel safely with a bit of precaution. Wild beasts like the leopard are few in numbers in this area, but beyond the dessert is the real place where the danger lurks.𝒏𝒪𝗏𝖊𝐥𝓊𝚜𝔅.𝕔𝞸𝔪

Fein and Sofia are sitting on top of Voli who was glancing at other beasts like him. After roaming for hours. Fein already determined that the monster and beast in this area are mostly A-rank with few S-rank that would glance at them with friendly gazes.

The intelligence of S rank monsters and A rank varies greatly. Just like Voli who has an IQ of a child.

S rank monsters are already as sharp as 19 years old. But that doesn't mean that their violent beast instinct is completely gone. It was only restrained, but when provoked they would be irritated easily.

That's why even if the beast here is not violent. Fein still decided to be cautious. But there was a thing he was helpless... It was Sofia who would wave at the beast from time to time.

'How could they understand it? What if the beast took it as a provocation?' Was his thought.

But he was overthinking. The beast would only stare at Sofia who was waving at them with confusion before minding their own business again.

Fein suddenly felt a gust of wind above them, as the huge shadow envelops the three. Sofia looked above them, only to see a gigantic blue bird flapping its wings towards them. As Sofia was about to put a fighting stand. he immediately stopped her.

"Don't! this Bluebird doesn't look like it would attack anytime." Fein looked at the bird and judged.

Seeing that the three people didn't plan to attack. The Bluebird landed happily beside Sofia and licked her.

"Stop, stop!" Sofia was frightened and immediately tried to push the bird.

Fein grinned after seeing this and said. "It looks like the bird likes you!"

Sofia sighed with relief after seeing that the Bluebird meant no harm. She was just helpless at its sudden enthusiasticness.

Upon looking at the Bluebird closely, the bird has a short beak, bluish snowy white feathers, and sapphire blue eyes that were shining giving people a cold feeling.

Seeing that the Bluebird didn't attack. Voli put his paw back, it was ready to attack if it saw signs of Bluebird attacking, but now, it quickly lost interest its interest.

Sofia hesitated before caressing the Bluebird using her hands.

The Bluebird became more cheerful after seeing Sofia's response. It happily rubbed its fur to Sofia using its head.

'It looks like there would be a new addition to our team

Fein smiled after witnessing such a cute moment in front of him. He knew that this Bluebird probably wants Sofia to become its master.

"This is an opportunity to have a tamed beast" Fein winked at her.

Sofia who was busy playing with the Bluebird had a hint of realization after Fein's reminder.

She knew that Fein was right. Although she wasn't really jealous of Fein, she also longed to have her own cute tamed beast. All the tamed beasts in their mansion aren't suitable for her preferences. It was either a bird that looks ferocious or a lizard that spews flame. Seeing Voli, she was envious of his soft fur and chubby face.

Now that she has a chance to get her own tamed beast. She wouldn't let this opportunity go.

Thinking of this, Sofia looked at the cute bird in front of her that was trying its hard to curry her favor. Although the bird is really big, only half size of the leopard.

She patted the Bluebird with a satisfied face. Seeing this, the Bluebird chirp with happiness. It looked at Sofia and signaled Sofia to jump on its back.

"Maybe it wants you to go on its back and fly," Fein said his opinion after noticing the bluebird's action.

Sofia nodded, she used her hands to grab the bird's feather tightly and climb on its back.

The Bluebird look at Fein and Voli.

Fein shook his head at the Bluebird. "Don't worry about us"

Although the eagle didn't understand anything the human said to it. The Bluebird who has an IQ of 19 yrs old manage to discern what the human male in front of it wanted to express by his facial expression and gesture.

"Kroooo!"

The Blue Eagle chirp loudly before flapping its wings producing strong wings that blew Fein's hair upwards. After exceeding 5 meters in the air, it flapped its wings once again but with a greater force this time. A loud sonic boom sounded indicating that it at least has the speed of sound or even greater.

Looking at the small black spot in the sky that gradually disappeared. Fein sighed at the unreasonableness of Sofia's luck. They were only casually walking when suddenly a Blue eagle would stop them and offer itself to become Sofia's tamed beast. There was still such a good thing? Fein couldn't help but think that Sofia is the daughter of heaven or this World's protagonist. To begin with, she has already a good background which was the Vladimir Family. In addition, she was also a vampire which gave her a huge advantage in having blood energy. Without it, she wouldn't have an access to destruction energy. Furthermore, she also has a dark fucking domain that was an elemental type which was even rare in the elemental category! Now a Blue eagle that should have a huge potential offered itself. Fein suddenly realized something and felt ashamed. Who he was to complain to? He has a system, a damn lottery that gives him free mythical abilities every year, a tamed beast with two elemental domains, and Sofia would also become his woman in the future. Thinking of this, Fein was speechless. Could it be he was a protagonist in a certain book? He quickly shook his head at the ridiculous thought. It couldn't be, right?

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Fein's POV

After Sofia left, the monsters in the gathering in the Area suddenly circled us. There are exactly four monsters.

I was confused on why the fuck they are suddenly being friendly and playing with us like this. Aren't they afraid that we would attack them?

Beside Voli are two Slimes that are staring at Voli intently. It was blue and green slimes that have the same size as Voli. The two slimes were changing shape as Voli watch them with glee.

'Voli still watch this thing?'

I looked at the Slimes that imitated the shape of stars, circles, cubes, and even Voli.

I couldn't help but think about the information about slime as a monster in my past life. Slimes are the weakest monsters in the novel and manga that I have read. I remembered that they are even called "ooze" in certain games. They are first introduced as common monsters in role-playing games. How did I know? Because I was an avid gamer myself! Iruna, Toram, and many more. Just like their name, they don't have distinct characteristics and shapes. They are liquids that can change shapes. A gelatinous liquid to be precise. The size differs even with slimes. Just like the two in front of Voli.

In my guess, these two slimes are probably already boss characters amongst slimes. Some have intelligence like this two, and sub only move with their subconscious.

Slimes have different kinds of abilities. Dissolve is one of them, the best use of this is to throw it at a woman and let it dissolve clothes!

Ehem*

I choked after my thoughts reach the forbidden part.

Now, on the other hand, beside me are two Reindeers that are pure white with yellow eyes. They look like sacred creatures. Holy and untainted. What the heck do they want from us? Do they just want to play?

I used my probe for assurance. After all, when push comes to shove at least I can make countermeasures for them. I no longer underestimate my enemy's last time. I already reflect and never want to repeat what happened when I fought the evil cultist. Recalling this, I shook my head, I'm also disappointed in myself. To think that I'm that stupid and arrogant huh...𝒏𝚘𝑽𝖊𝓵𝑢𝒮𝒷.𝕔𝑂𝑀

Name: Slime Emperor

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Abilities: Physical Damage Immunity, Self Replication, Self Liquid Restoration, Shape Manipulation, Organic Devouring, Attribute Change...

Name: Aquatic Slime

Degu Amount: A

STR: B

AGI: B

END: A

Abilities: Physical Damage Immunity, Self Replication, Self Liquid Restoration, Shape Manipulation, Matter Devouring, Water Manipulation...

Hiss!*

'Fuck! This slime is more badass than the games that I have played!' I took a deep breath.

But I suddenly remembered a terrible slime in a certain anime that transformed into a demon king. And I compared them to the current ones. I slowly calmed down after. There are no comparisons. It was like a child compared to an adult.

But yeah, these slimes are quite cute and have decent abilities.

'Should I bring them out later?'

I pondered while looking at Voli rarely gets along awell with others. Then I looked at the Reindeers in front of me.

'Probe!'

Name: Molly

Race: Beast

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Abilities: Advance Heal, Barrier, Super Regeneration, Blessed of Light, Light Arrow, Mirror Counter...

Name: Drezel

Degu Amount: S

Race: Holy Beast [Legendary]

STR: S

AGI: S

END: S

Abilities: Instant Heal, Holy Barrier, Light Burst, Light Body, Dominion of Light, Extreme LightWave, Holy Blessing...

'Holy shit'

Was shocked after seeing the result of my probe. Another holy beast!

This is my second time seeing a Legendary beast up close. And it is Holy Beast at the same time... Ahmm what the fuck is holy beast again???

I decided to ask Sofia next time.

I attempted to touch their fur. The two reindeers didn't resist as my palm caressed them. What's more, was, they even like the way they behave is similar to a pet.

Just like that, I played with the beast in the forest. It's not that I want to bring them out, well I want to but I don't know if I can bring them out here. Probably not right? After all, if it was. The human would have already done that. But there's no precedent at all, or are they keeping it secret?

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Sofia's POV

If I said that I wasn't nervous then I am lying. This is the first that I experience to fly in the back of a beast.

As the speed increased, I noticed a barrier protecting me from getting harmed due to the speed of the air. I deduce that it was the skill of Blue Eagle. Thinking of the prospect of having a tamed beast, I clenched my fist with excitement.

I looked down at the giant trees that were now as small as ants in my view.

"If he only joined me, it would awesome and I would enjoy it more," I thought with some disappointment.

"What's your name? Should I name you one?" Sofia shouted at the Blue eagle because of the wind current that was interfering with the sound.

The eagle shrieked happily after hearing Sofia would give it a name. Because it just means that she acknowledged her.

Seeing this, Sofia felt joyful. She pondered what name is good for a Blue Eagle. "

"Hmmm... Let's call you Aoi from now on" I said to the Blue Eagle.

Aoi chirp loudly showing its agreement with the name its new master thought of.

"Let's go back" I tapped Aoi's back to signal it that I want to go back.

After understanding my intention Aoi turn around while making an arc in the air. The clouds parted into two, I really felt alive at this moment and my adrenaline was rising.

The speed of Aoi had already surpassed the Griffon by at least 3x of the speed of sound. But that was quite understandable because the Griffon was carrying too much weight on its back.

After a while, I finally saw Fein and Voli surrounded by what it seems four monsters.

I was curious about what they are doing. So, I commanded Aoi to fly faster.

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"Hey what are you doing?" Sofia looked at Fein with meaningful eyes after seeing the two slimes and two reindeers playing with him.

Fein chuckled at the misunderstanding. "It's not what you think it is. In fact, these cuties are just bored and came to us. It seems humans are really are a rare sight here"

He was telling the truth. After trying to lead this four with some distance from their territory, they didn't follow him any longer. That's why he deduces that this four are just bored. But the thing is, the four, specifically the 2 reindeers were disappointed after seeing him leave but became happy after seeing him come back. He guesses that there might be something that prevents them from coming out.

Fein decided he would investigate this and see if there was a way to solve it. Voli and the four became friends in just a little time.

Sofia nodded but her suspicious expression told him that she didn't quite believe him.

Fein sighed in his mind. Is he really that hard to believe? Where is his credibility? Shouldn't being handsome have the perks of being believable? Fein looks at the sky as his mind enters the endless sea of thought.

"What is your plan next? Sofia asked, Aoi beside her was trying to start to get close to Voli.

Hearing Sofia's question, Fein was also thoughtful.

"Hmm... Let's gather information first. The most important thing when you are in an unfamiliar environment is information. Then let's see what is the appropriate choice at that time.

p The proudful Voli didn't think that he would have friends in the future. After all, the only thing he likes is eating and lying down.

Fein noticed this and felt proud. His tamed was now starting to live anew, its NEET path was now seeing its end. Fein looked at Voli with satisfaction, like a father looking at his son as he was starting to have friends.

After saying goodbye to their furry friends. The two Reindeers look reluctant. As for the two slimes, he didn't how to read their behavior they are literally a ball of liquid. Well, they are shaking their body, so it probably means that they were excited right?

Fein and his friends began to gather the information that might become useful to them.

They learned that every type of tree would have different types of beasts living in them. In addition, not all the beasts here are territorial, some are friendly. Also, the weather here is constant. It's not hot or cold. Just a mild temperature and soothing breeze. And with the existence of trees that give fresh air, the whole lower realm has a theme of nature.

As they continued to walk, they saw a huge brown spot in front of them. As they came nearer, the huge desert finally came into their sight. Fine brown soil, strong wind that has traces of dust.

"The desert here seems to be a dangerous part of the lower realm," Fein said after looking at Aoi that has a look of apprehension when seeing the desert.

Fein also felt that the aura in the desert differs too much from the forest. If the forest is full of life, then the desert is monotonous with traces of battles everywhere.

"We won't go there yet, I plan to observe for a few days before entering that," Fein said to Sofia with a solemn expression as his eyes look deeply at the calm desert. But he knows that within the calm surface is a deep whirlpool of danger.

He has a strong instinct that had became sharper and sharper. Even the slightest threat lurking would be detected as long as he pay attention. It was akin to a spider sense but natural and acquired through battles of life and death. And when his senses screamed danger, then he would follow his instinct. Since coming to this, Fein changed from being careless to being prudent. Now he was starting to actually test the waters when coming to an unfamiliar situation. Because the slightest detail might even save his life. Most of the time paying attention to details is what makes people successful. It's hard and troublesome but it would pay off. Those who ignore them would always pay for their ignorance.

Sofia looked at the plain desert in front of her. She doesn't understand why Fein would delay their adventure just to observe. But she knew that he has his own reason. Plus he has an experience with this kind of thing. She knew that she only needed to shut up and listen to what he had to say and learn. Sofia came to this place for experience so she would become a truly strong person. And she was well aware that those great people started from scratch. No one was born learned. Learning is a process. Only those who are patient enough and have the determination to endure the pain in the ass process would succeed.𝒏𝒪𝗏𝖊𝐥𝓊𝚜𝔅.𝕔𝞸𝔪

After thinking of this, Sofia smiled and says. "Your will is my command master, "

Fein looked speechlessly at Sofia's antics. "Well, that's good then?"

"I wonder why the Secret Realm was created" Sofia muttered.

Fein shook his head, he doesn't like thinking things that has no current answer. He was a man of action. Instead of constantly thinking about something, he would rather do it and improvise. But planning isn't wrong. What he really hates was constant planning without action. Thinking too much would only paralyze a person. Instead of this, one has to take the first step. Because the first step in anything is crucial. The rest will follow after that. For Fein that is the best way to tackle situations.

But it's not wrong to give a half-assed answer. "It was probably created for me to exploit," Fein smirked as he scanned the herbs and fruits in the surroundings.

"You won't really let any opportunity within your grasp huh," Sofia sighed at Fein's behavior.

"I'm a greedy person. As long as I can get it, then I will do my best to take it" He glanced at Sofia with a meaningful smile.

Sofia smiled at him, not letting herself be defeated by his teasing, she winked at him and responded. "Well, you can try your best"

Fein smiled after seeing that Sofia got used to his style.

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The days passed by in the blink of an eye. Outside the Desert, Fein and his friends were still observing. As the days passed, the more Fein understand the danger of the desert. He saw a lot of brutal and intense battles that the forest didn't have. In Monster World Secret Realm, the forest area is akin to a villagers' town, where players were given a chance to get information and prepare. While the desert represents the danger and the grinding area for players to level up. Dangers and opportunities coexist. Daily battles are so common that there's not a day where the sound of fighting stopped.

After days of observation, he was finally ready to enter the desert. No matter what, only by trying can you experience it yourself.

A gust of wind suddenly blew his hair. As Aoi landed on the ground while Sofia was on top of her. Her lips were curled upwards, as she jumped to the ground. Fein saw her holding a basket of fruits and vegetables.

"I got all the ingredients on the list" Sofia smiled at Fein and patted Aoi at its head. "And it was thanks to Aoi, if not for her it was a question if we can get those."

Fein's eyebrows curled up at the word "her".

'So this big blue eagle is a female?'

He thought that it was male at first. Because of how it behaves. It has an air of masculinity when he first saw it. It seems that he was a bit biased.

"Good job, you work hard" Fein knew that sometimes, praise is enough to make a person feel appreciated.

Hearing Fein praised her, Sofia became happy. Her ear twitched slightly, and she unconsciously fixed her hair strands on top of her ears.

As an observant person, Fein noticed this, he was a person who lived two lifetimes. Reading people became easy for him. He knew that his praise was effective. When rewarding someone you don't need to give them material things.

Showing your appreciation towards the said person is the way to let them know that their activities aren't unnoticed. Fein isn't a master in psychology but experience has taught him. After all, experience is the best teacher. That's true but learning from the experience is even more important, it's the essence. What is the sense of experience if you won't learn from it?

Fein saw a lot of people in his past life that brag about their experiences but they don't apply them to their life. Teaching people what and how to do, always looking at others' mistakes but aren't willing to look at themselves.

After Fein finished ranting on his head. He retrieved the personalized training equipment Lucius provided them. Although his swordsmanship cannot break realm any longer. It has still a lot of room for improvement. He was talented, but he always believe that hard work is what really makes a genius rise. So, he plans to do his best, train hard, and improve what he can. He plans to polish his swordsmanship.

During the past battles, he listed all his shortcomings and weaknesses on a note. It was his way to monitor his progress. Details are important, one variable is enough to mess up a whole equation. 𝑛𝑜𝗏𝞮𝓁𝓊𝚜𝑏.𝒸𝞸𝔪

The weaknesses he currently had are as follows. First, he has a few AOE means of attack. This is important as AOE provides great help when facing multiple opponents. Although he can literally make a sword slash that was as big as a mountain. What he wants is an ability that could cover miles like Domain. At Fein's current strength, he doesn't need to worry about hundreds of opponents with a similar realm as him. What he needs to worry about is an army that is composed of thousands or even a hundred thousand. He is confident to escape when he wants, after all, he has Ghecko Substitution as a lifesaving technique. But he doesn't forget there are strange abilities there that are bound to counter him. Secondly, he is still lacking when it comes to magic resistance. Yeah, Ryujin had given him a strong defense, but that was physical defense. Demons who have strong magic can still defeat him. The demon who played him like a fool and chop Kidd's arm was still fresh in his mind. He knew that someday he would have to face that fucker.

In addition, he was lacking the ability that could fight strange abilities that targeted other aspects such as fate or time. But when it comes to the soul he already got that covered.

Lastly, he lacks regeneration ability that would compliment his armor. If he has a super generation like vampires, then his armor of pride would be on whole different level. He would become unkillable biologically. As long as space storms or nuclear bomb doesn't directly hit him that is.

"I would train for a while, " Fein said.

Sofia looked at the training equipment on the ground that appeared out of thin air.

She was amazed at Fein's diligence. Although he was already stronger, he still works really hard.

"Okay, Well I also plan to venture to the desert," Sofia told her plans to Fein.

She wants to be useful and help Fein with something she can do. With Aoi, the risk of gathering information was lower because the monster in the desert is a beast that can't fly.

Seeing Sofia's intention, Fein would be lying if he said that he wasn't touched. He knew that although the sky in the desert isn't more dangerous than in the ground, nonetheless, the thoughts are what count.

"You have to be careful," Fein's eyes turned serious as he warned her.

p "Don't worry if it is only a measly A rank, I can escape anytime" Sofia bragged, she was confident of her strength after successfully using Aiki.

Fein nodded, he knew Sofia's strength is already considered a powerhouse in kingdoms. And he was confident in Sofia's safety because The Blue Eagle of Sofia isn't as simple as it is on the surface.

"Then, I'm off" Sofia climbed on the back of Aoi as they flew in the air.

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𝑵𝑂𝓋𝐄𝐋𝗎𝓈𝑏.𝑐𝐎𝗆

Name: Aoi

Race: Icy Snow Eagle

Type: Legendary Beast

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Abilities: Snow Flame, Snow Age, Ice Lance, Ice Body, Ice Snow Wings, Icy Phoenix Transformation.

Although it's not a mutated legendary beast like Voli. A legendary beast is a legendary beast. Furthermore, The Blue Eagle has both of the rare abilities that everyone wants but couldn't be sought. Domain and Transformation ability.

In the continent of Germundia, Legendary beasts are rare only less than a hundred are born every century.

In the secret realm, this is not the case. Because this realm is literally a world of monsters that was blessed by degu. The odds of the Legendary Beast are higher than the human world. Even the elusive mythical beasts appearing isn't impossible.

Fein was in awe in front of the mysteries of the Monster World. He knew that Mythical Beast have a higher chance of appearing in the Middle Realm. Humans didn't have the chance to explore it as the danger and mortality rate of exploring it was too high. With the battle against the Leopard and witnessing the power of beasts in the desert, He even wonders if he can come out of the desert unscathed. He already died in his past life, he doesn't want to die prematurely here.

Fein ends his thoughts here. There's no use in worrying. What he has to do is train and improve his strength to increase his chance of coming out unscathed. And now that Sofia is with him, he doesn't have to worry, because, with her strength, Fein was confident to raze the desert monsters to the ground. He only needed to improve his coordination with Sofia.

Fein retrieved his Abyssal Death Blade and began to perform various sword motions. He gripped the sword in his hand tightly as he thrust it forward. He's making sure there's not too much momentum and unnecessary movements on his part. Fein knew how important fundamentals are. His sword focuses on mastering the basics to the limit. That's why his sword attacks look simple. But that simplicity is what makes it deadly.

Time passed as Fein continued to perform thrust and slashing motions for a thousand of times already without rest. His mind had long left the world already as he was immersed in the World of sword art where he and his sword are the only things that exist.

Clank*

As Fein finished with his final slash, his hand trembled at the numbness he felt, and the sword fell to the ground producing a metallic sound colliding on the ground. He stretched his sore arms trying to relieve them a little and retrieved a towel from his storage space to wipe the sweat on his body.

Fein felt accomplished when he was doing his training. Even though there's no immediate improvement. He knew that in terms of sophistication and technique. His improvement isn't small. Small details can be deadly. An inch of improvement might become a deciding factor in a future battle. An inch of improvement would accumulate as he continues to train.

He sat on the ground to rest and wait for Sofia's investigation result.

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-Sofia's POV-

The cloud was passing, as I looked at the scenery below. After entering the desert in the sky. The temperature significantly decrease, even though I was protected by Aoi I still felt it slightly.

Upon seeing the barren desert, I signaled Aoi to go down a little so the view would become a bit clearer.

The initial area after entering doesn't have monsters as I thought. So I commanded Aoi to go down to the ground. I jumped from the back of Aoi and stepped on the fine soil.

Suddenly the ground trembled and a silver glint flashed in my peripheral vision blinding me due to the light reflected by it.

'Not good' I condensed a blood armor in my body and attempted to jump out to dodge when I felt a cold air coming from Aoi's direction. I quickly opened my eyes to see what is happening.

There Aoi was breathing a blue flame that freezes a hideous arm under the sand. But it's not over yet the ground trembled again, but its intensity was twice as higher than before. Aoi responded quickly, As I saw his wings became icy. Her feather became white, like the color of snow, and her eyes became blue like jade ice. Aoi instantly appeared to me and used his claws to grab my arm, she flew into the sky at a speed that I found hard to believe, everything she passed was covered with frost. My eyes widen because of my surprise at the powers she possessed. I knew for one thing that having an ice attribute is rare. I knew earlier that she must be an A rank, But I didn't know her power was related to ice. And I knew that It was only one of her abilities.

"You save me" I muttered while looking at the ground that was now full of ugly monsters that were bigger than my mansion. The monsters had brown skin, and red bloodthirsty eyes, as they looked at us full of malice as if they want to tear us to shred!

'Whooops that's close' I shouted inwardly as the hair on my skin stood up, a chill went through my spine as I imagine what would have happened If Aoi didn't react. Those monsters are likely to be A rank or even S rank. But I preferred the latter because if they are S rank we won't be able to escape that quickly.

I blamed my own stupidity, If I told Fein what I did, he would probably become mad at me.

I thought that there wasn't any creature, But I was horribly wrong. If it was only one or five I can still manage it, but the monster are more than a hundred and they are still coordinated. I won't go down there anymore, and I would definitely become more careful next time. This scary experience taught me a lesson that I won't forget. But, at the very least I manage to know such a piece of valuable information that would reduce the risk of our exploration.

"Fortunately, you are here," I said as I glanced at Aoi with shining eyes.

Imagining her powerful image earlier I knew that I have hit the jackpot. Now, I also have a fantastic beast that would become my companion in the future like Fein who has Voli as his beast companion.

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On top of the mountain, A young man was wearing a black suit with a red tie with a pair of red gloves in his hand. His black hair had slightly covered the glasses in his eyes. Yeah, this Fein currently meditating as he waits for Sofia.

Fein looked at the gradually rising red moon in the sky. He finds it strange why the moon became red this time. The Monster World doesn't have sun but it was replaced by the inexplicable rainbow lights that provided the secret realm light. And the lights which have a different color contain a rich amount of degu. Fein guess that this was the reason why the monsters and plants here have an exaggerated size.

Seeing that Sofia wasn't coming any time soon. He decided to practice his newly inspired sword art. "Crimson Eagle Sword Style" was an upgraded version of the "Eagle Sword Style". If "Eagle Sword Style" focuses on sword energy slashes, then this upgrade version focuses on fast attacks exploiting the speed and accuracy the state "Chess Perception" gave him.

Fein stood up in his place and first retrieve his Abyssal Death Blade and a matching scabbard. His new sword was entirely different than the other one. But they use the same essence. They both had the characteristics of eagles. Dominating and lethal.

Looking at the Abyss Death Blade in his hand, he put it into the scabbard. After making sure that everything is ready. Fein entered "Chess Perception". The surroundings became slower his eyes as if he was watching a 50x slower movie. His visual acuity was clearer than before. The smallest details and things that he won't notice normally are now amplified to a very precise degree. His perception became sensitive to the wind changes, temperature, and motions in the surrounding environment. Every time he enters this state he felt that he was in control. Fein can describe this state in one sentence. "He was blind, but now he can see."

Although he has 100% control in the body, now he has a feeling that he can manipulate his facial muscle in a limited manner to disguise his face when he wants. Fein realizes that his control of the body still has room for improvement and to reach a higher state.

He held the handle of the blade, and as he close his eyes to enter total concentration. He felt the surroundings become quiet.

'This is it, I felt it.' The feeling of lightness came from his arm. "Crimson Eagle Sword Art" was a combination of eagle style and the principles of his assassination techniques. This art prioritizes speed and only speed. He incorporates the principle of flashing scabbard to his sword to reduce its resistance to friction, wind resistance, and gravity. Making it terrifyingly light. The Abyssal Blade in itself is already nearly weightless.

The combination of these principles and factors made the "Crimson Sword Eagle Style" a Supreme technique that focuses on speed and precision. Fein took a deep breath, as his heartbeat slowed down significantly and gripped the blade hard.

Fein made a slashing motion in the blink of an eye. In 0.1 seconds, the blade made a terrifying white light that swept the river and huge trees in the distance. The most noticeable thing was, that Fein's blade was already in the scabbard. His act of sheathing and unsheathing was so fast as if it didn't even move in the first place.

He opened his eyes, and two seconds later, the trees that looked intact collapsed simultaneously. A neat dividing line emerged from the bodies of tree. Even the river had stopped flowing for at least 2 seconds before it produces a vortex producing a strong pulling force on the water signifying that something must have happened on the river bed.

'It's a success' Fein smiled, he felt a sense of pride after successfully making a sword art by himself.

Fein liked this fighting style more. Killing an enemy instantly that they won't even have the chance to blink their eyes. For him, speed is supreme, speed is power, and as long you're fast enough, a wood could even become sharper in your hands. A stick could even penetrate steel. Well, that was if your speed has reached the speed of light though. Reaching the speed of light, in theory, is almost impossible.

Now, his fighting style is a combination of both "Crimson Eagle Sword Art" and "Chess Perception" which gave him a terrifying speed, accuracy, and lethality. He was confident that he would beat his previous self with ease with his current fighting style.

Practicing this technique was easy because he was the one who created it. With A-level sword talent and sword practice every day. His foundation was fairly stable, making it easy for him to master and learn techniques. Fein couldn't lament how far had his talent reached. He couldn't imagine what would happen if someday he reached the limit of the talent upgrade. Could he finally create a technique that would boost his speed to half the speed of light at that time or even reach it?A desire was silently ignited in his heart unknown to him.

Dreaming isn't wrong. Because what would be the difference between a living person and a corpse if you don't even have a dream? Don't you just want to live like a salted fish? If it was the previous Fein, he would likely agree. But now, his perspective has changed. As he doesn't want to feel powerless like a normal person.

Living peacefully can only be achieved when you are strong enough. Everything requires strength. That's why even if he can't achieve his goal. He would die trying. This path has a high failure rate but he was determined to gamble. He knew that he could fail at any time. But we would die anyway, why not die trying to pursue your dreams? Time is long for those people who are content with the status quo, but time is shorter for those who are really trying.

Fein is the type of person that isn't afraid of failure. What he's afraid of was for him to fail without even trying. And that is more pathetic in his opinion. Countless people sought to have the opportunity to change their lives yet they don't even have the chance to. Now that he has this chance, he won't stop just because he fears death. He would strive to control his fate, and live a life devoid of regrets! And this are only possible if he becomes strong enough.𝓃𝗈𝒱𝑬𝔩𝐮𝕊𝔅.𝒸𝑶𝑚

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𝑵𝑂𝓋𝐄𝐋𝗎𝓈𝑏.𝑐𝐎𝗆

The sky was filled with darkness, as the clouds became less visible.

A fast shadow was flying under the sky. It was Sofia and Aoi. They are now returning to tell Fein about the result of their observation. Sofia's forehead is frowning, her eyes were a little blurry because she was in her own world. She looked shaken at her feet were shaking.

She has seen too much. The desert was too dangerous. She even almost died in the last area, if not for her instinct blaring at the lurking threat.

Sofia can't forget that scene on her mind. As she recalls it in her mind.

There was a red line that divided the middle area and the last area. And a white smoke covered the whole vicinity preventing the outsiders to peek at what was inside it. But even then, the darn gloomy feeling can't hide the creepy vibe the mood there exudes.

That was the time that Sofia hesitated. But her decision turned out to be right, as she ordered Aoi to turn around at her maximum flight speed.

Sofia took a deep breath as she felt a chill crawling from her skin after she remembered the abominable appearance of that creature.

Bloodshot eyes with protruding purple veins glared at her back as Aoi leave at that place at a very fast speed. The creature has spikes on its body, and four curved horns on its head. A dark red tail that was filled with eyeballs. It has hideous wings made of bones. Sofia heard the sound of souls screaming and crying with deep hatred. It looked like an evil god waiting for someone to come into its territory.

She took a deep breath, her scalp couldn't help but tingle at the terrifying scene she have just witnessed.

'I need to tell it to him.

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Fein's POV

I plan to go to the Desert to grind some exps and level up my Abyssal Blade.

Now I have confidence after learning my newly improved sword art.

I felt happy and full of energy as I was anticipating the upcoming battle.

I like the feeling of adrenaline rushing to me, the thrill of the action, I didn't know how but it just gave me a feeling of being alive.

"Voli!" I shouted at the top of my lungs.

Voli was below the mountain, I don't know what he was doing but he was probably lying down as usual.

I walked toward the cliff and see what he was on about. And as I guess, he was asleep. I can even see Voli's chest heaved upward and downward, with his saliva flowing in his mouth. I have noticed that since we came here, Voli became even lazier in a way that he was sleeping more often than before. And he eats more than usual. I know that it was just his personality, but something seems to be wrong. Because I noticed with my powerful perception that he just fcking grew 2 inches yesterday. I ignored it at first because I knew it was normal for a juvenile monster like him to grow. But it should not be as fast as that right??

I suspect that the reason for the growth of monsters here was also affecting Voli. Although, I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. Imagine Voli's body becoming as huge as a mountain. I can already feel the incoming headache that it would bring. Well, his strength would surely increase with the increase of his body size and it might even increase his degu and become an S-Rank.

Seeing that Voli didn't respond to my call, I jumped down on top of the mountain. Imagine a person sky diving at this height, normal people would certainly become meat sauce. But for me, at most, it would ache for a little while with my current physique. As my body descends at a faster pace, the feeling of air brushing on my face was relaxing, as I felt my body enter an adrenaline rush. A smile grew on my face enjoying while enjoying this current moment.

'Now I know why some people love sky-diving'

Thud*

With my fall, my feet collided with the ground causing it to crack rapidly, and a deep hole with a human shape was created. I hopped up as I landed on the ground, and stabilize my balance. I patted the dust on my shirt and looked at Voli who suddenly woke up, he looked stunned while staring at me in a daze.

"It's time to wake up buddy, you're always sleeping, you would become a fat pig at this rate if it continues" I complained at him.

I knew that Voli is different than other beasts. As a Legendary Beast, his Intellect is even more advanced even at the same level. Heck, he can even plan and deceive others like last time when he was fighting the eagle. If he grows up, coupled with my teachings. I'm sure that he will become even more disciplined.

Voli didn't react to my complaint as if he was already used to it. He was still in a daze lost in his world because he was just woken up. I knew because I'm the same. Every time I woke up, I would have the same look because my brain can't process anything and it was on its refresh mode.

Suddenly I remembered something, I used my probe on Voli to make sure that the environment here didn't have any other effects on him except for the height increase.

'Probe'

Name: Voli

Race: Thunderstorm Bear

Type: Mutated Legendary Beast

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Abilities: Wind Suction, Wind Redirection, Thunder Storm Domain, Wind Paw, Enhanced Physique, Size Manipulation.

Damn! His strength improve to the limit, not only that even his endurance became the peak of A rank. Although the agility didn't I guess that it would be only a matter of time now.

My speculation that the environment here is extremely good for the beast is correct! Specifically, those rainbow lights, the meat of the beast we ate during the past few days, and the herbs with strange effects benefit the monsters and beasts living here. If that's the case then, wouldn't Voli reach S-rank quickly?

I felt happy at the possibility. If Voli became S-rank my combat capability would become stronger. Because Voli getting stronger is only beneficial to me. I went to Voli at patted his head.

"Don't listen to me, just eat and sleep as much as you can!" I said with a grin on my face.

Voli who heard me look at me with astonishment, as If wondering why my attitude turned 180 suddenly.

'I' m such a supportive master'

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Fein and Voli were lying down on the ground, The back of Fein's head was lying on the soft tummy of Voli treating it as a cushion.

A black spot appeared in the sky. An icy blue eagle was flying toward them, a familiar female silhouette appeared in Fein's view.

'It seems it didn't go that smoothly'

With his enhanced vision, he can see even the slightest details. As the minute goes by, Aoi became bigger from the initial small dot. Now, Fein was sure that something must happen because Sofia's complexion isn't good.

Sofia was paler than before, and her hands were shaking indicating her current nervousness. As she looked at me, I felt her breathing became slightly slower.

Sofia jumped off at the back of Aoi and hurriedly ran to me.

"Fein!" Sofia shouted as she stopped beside me with bated breath.

"Calm down, what happened?" Fein asked Sofia while squinting his eyes.

Sofia gradually calmed down and says "It's the dessert, there's an evil god there"

Sofia narrated what she witnessed in the desert and describe the evil appearance of the evil god. She also included the near life-death experience where she encountered multiple monsters that are hiding under the soil.

After hearing Sofia's description of the danger the secret realm possesses, he touched his chin as he pace out. If what Sofia said was true then he truly underestimated the desert.

Thinking of this, as a smirk was formed on his face, isn't this basically a free exp? A pie that falls in the sky. Although there's a danger involved. He was prepared. This time he won't dilly dally any more. He would grind all day as if his life depends on it! As for the supposed evil god that Sofia describes... Well, it's better to run immediately when facing that.

Although Fein isn't really worried that he can't escape. He has a soul defense, the crazy defense Ryujin armor provides him. And the Ghecko Substitution that would let him reposition and escape at any time.

"Let's go, time don't wait for anyone," Fein smiled at Sofia.

Looking at his excitement, Sofia was confused. He thought that Fein would retreat if he heard her perilous encounters. But why is he excited?

'Perhaps he's a battle maniac?' Sofia found it hard to believe that the always indifferent and calm person would turn out to be like this.

Looking at Sofia that was looking at him weirdly, he knew that thought was going through her mind. But he didn't explain himself. After all, if he told him that he likes to fight to get exp and be stronger. Would he believe him?

"Okay let's go..." Sofia decided to ignore this. After all, geniuses have their own quirks and eccentricity.

,m Furthermore, those who like battle are the ones who had the most chance to grow stronger fast. Although training is important, honing yourself in the face of life and death is more reliable.

Sofia glanced at Voli and Fein before saying "Then let's ride Aoi"

"Okay," Fein agreed.

The size of Aoi is big enough to carry them. As a matter of fact, there's still a lot of space even after they ride.

The three of them hopped on Aoi's back. After everything was taken care of, Aoi slowly flapped her wings and stater flying. Every flap of her wings would generate wind strong enough to sway nearby trees.

Boom*

Aoi instantly accelerate her pace, the speed had broken the sound barrier, at her maximum speed, Aoi can reach the speed of Mach 6. Fein and his friends were protected by a white-bluish barrier. This barrier prevents them from being hurt by the wind current that due to speed became sharp enough to divide a regular person's body.

Seeing the desert getting nearer, Sofia who was beside Voli clenched her fist, as she sweated furiously due to the nervousness that she was currently feeling. If allowed, she won't dare to come back to that darned place. But, she already decided from the start. There's no backing anymore, and she felt that with Fein accompanying her. The danger would be minimized because she knew how many inexplicable means Fein have.

Suddenly a warm hand patted her shoulders. Sofia looked at Fein who was smiling at her trying to reassure her.

"Don't worry, with our team line up, there's only a few dangers that we can't face"

Sofia shook her head. "I'm not worried about that, I'm just scared at the Evil's god disgusting appearance. It was literally a mix of body parts.𝗇𝑜𝗏𝓮𝗅𝒰𝓈𝔟.𝒸𝒪𝑀

Touching her hand, she felt the acid on her stomach churn. She would really vomit if she saw that bastard again.

"It's just appearance, you can even make sure if that was a real entity or a monster that was an expert at using illusion," Fein said nonchalantly. "Otherwise it had already chased you when you were escaping. Like why the fuck does that monster just watch you leave? There's still a lot of doubts."

Hearing Fein's reasonable judgment. Sofia was convinced. Really, why did it just watch her leave? At least an Evil god would leave a curse on her right? Or she should at least become dizzy. She had a lot of information about high-level entities. And the common info was, you can't look at them. Because they exist at a higher frequency that mortals can't comprehend, it would overload their brains with too much information. It would result in a headache or at worst death as their brain bursts from the high vibration.

The info about higher entities is too limited. That's why Fein's conjecture isn't baseless.

Sofia felt reassured after understanding this. After all, an evil god existing in the lower realm is a bit exaggerated.

"But..."

"What but?" Sofia asked.

Fein looked at Sofia and put his hand on his back pretending to be a mysterious expert.

"Because caution is the mother of safety"

Sofia looked at Fein like she was looking at an idiot. Isn't that obvious already? His trolling her again no doubt.

"You meanie" Sofia puffed her cheeks and ignored Fein to focus on the scenery

Fein "..."

With the raging wind in the sky, the clouds parted one by one as a blue blur ran to them.

It was Aoi flying at a speed that ordinary birds won't able to achieve for their entire life.

Aoi started to descend on the desert. The place that It would land was determined as the safest ground using Sofia's investigation result.

Unlike the place where Sofia was ambushed by multiple hiding monsters. This place was relatively deserted as the soil in this part of the area has a solid texture. Thus, it's hard for them to hide under.

Aoi slowly stabilizes himself 4 meters closer to the ground.

Fein, Sofia, and Voli jump off at the back of Aoi to the ground. The dust was swept away by the impact. The three of them began to sweat as Aoi's protection was released.

Fein looked around and says. "This area looks somewhat desolate compared to the other parts, and the temperature can almost be used to fry an egg!"

Sofia nodded and added. "That's why it was safer, you saw how cruel in this place while we are in the sky. Fighting and hunting are everywhere."

Aoi who saw her new friends and master feel uncomfortable. She activated his snow and ice power. Under the eyes of Fein and Sofia. A blue mist was released at Aoi's body and slowly formed a barrier.

"Awesome!" Fein praised after seeing the free air-con. He already knew the blue eagle's ability so he wasn't that surprised.

Voli who was also uncomfortable at the high temperature looked at Aoi with appreciation and respect.

Sofia also felt satisfied after seeing her beast companion's convenient ability. Doesn't that mean that they can have a cool atmosphere when they need to?

"Let's go, we will go to the place where you were ambushed first. I plan to eliminate them as they are good at sneak attacks." Fein told Sofia of their next action. He takes the lead to sense the dangers on the way, because of the three of them, he has the best perception.

Sofia and Voli followed Fein. On the way, they saw the traces of battle. There are cracks on the soil and dried bloodstains that were vaporized due to the intense heat.

Fein felt weird. There's no sun in the secret realm, but how come the temperature became like this? Except for the usual colorful light in the sky, there's no sunlight to be spotted.

'This is not scientific at all' Fein thought.

Fein was still having a hard time accepting things like this. But he knew that he had to. After all, this is a world where superpowers and magic exist that can't be explained by science. There's no use thinking of such things right? And as a scientist, Fein has the belief that, If science can't explain it, then science isn't just advanced enough.

The three continue to walk, they occasionally saw cactuses on the way.

As they were about to reach their destination, they saw the sand in the distance begin to vibrate, as a tornado was formed after, slowly pulling the sand.

"This is bad, a sand tornado like this means a sand storm is about to occur," Fein frowned and told Sofia the knowledge he got from the library.

Just as Fein expected, multiple sand tornados popped up after the first one. The sand tornadoes have messed up the surrounding environment because the sand is scattered in the air. The sand kept gathering in the center which gradually became the eye of the storm. The sand storm was coming in their direction and they knew that they won't escape at the speed it currently moves.

Sofia looked nervously at Fein. "What shall we do?"

It was her first time seeing a natural disaster. And with such a massive scale.

𝐧𝒪𝑣𝗲𝒍𝑢𝗌𝚋.𝓬𝗈𝔪

Sofia's strength is indeed strong. But her mentality wasn't. Such a problem can be solved by them if they do their best. But Sofia's courage was far from Fein that it even affected her ability to judge.

Fein looked at the sand storm that could swallow an entire kingdom. He knew that this would be by far the most dangerous thing that he would face. Fortunately, he was not alone. He has his trustworthy companions that would help him overcome this ordeal. He first observed the sandstorm as a plan was formed in his mind. His talent has also enhanced his planning ability to a certain extent.

The sand storm became closer as it destroyed all the obstacles in its way. The giant cactuses were uprooted on the ground, their roots are deeply rooted and it supports the underground structure of the desert to some extent. This result in unstableness as the ground shakes comparable to a low-intensity earthquake. The raging sand storm became faster and stronger as the wind and sand accumulates. Threatening to raze the entire area into pieces.

Fein took a deep breath and shouted his first command. "Voli, activate your thunderstorm domain!"

Voli nodded at his master's command. The clouds began to darken and gathered above Voli. The wind in the surrounding became cheerful. As the 51-kilometer was suddenly covered by occasional lightning and tornado.

Sofia's eyes widen at the terrifying scene. Although she knew his power, witnessing it in real-time is different. She knew that if she manage to see it for a few more times. It wouldn't lessen the intimidation Voli's power gave her. She also has a domain, but it functions entirely differently.

Voli now has golden lightning in his eyes and his fur turned blue with his claws covered by ghillie shades. Voli looked at Fein waiting for the next command

Fein looked at Voli's form with his mouth wide open. It was his first time seeing it up close. Because last time, Voli was in the sky, covered with dazzling lights that prevented him from seeing it clearly.

"Well, can you command the wind on the sand storm to stop?"

Voli looked at the sand storm before nodding at his master. The wind is his friend, and thunder is his weapon. He instantly commanded the raging wind to stop. And just like that, the frightening sand storm stopped anticlimactically.

'Restraint is the best strategy' Fein thought in his head. This was the most efficient and simple strategy that he had come up with. Anything has a weakness. If you can find it, then you can restrain it. Although the wind storm looks scary. Fein just needs to think of a way to counter it. And what is the best? It isn't someone who could control it?

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In the endless sand, four shadows were trudging. Their relaxed and ruddy complexion gave the scene a feeling of contradiction, as the hot temperature in the desert doesn't seem to faze them. Two beasts, one was an Icy Blue Eagle, while the other is a white bear with its eyes close while walking.

Beside them were our main characters, Fein and Sofia. They are truly exhausted this time. After Fein resolved the Sand Storm they proceeded with their exploration. But on the way, they encountered several natural disasters, but with Fein's quick thinking all of them were resolved but not as smoothly as the first one. They are tired due to constant actions and their spirit is tense because they need to be alert to any disaster that would come.

Fortunately, after the last mudslide which has the 5 times occurred. The natural disasters finally stopped. The four of them were astounded by the cruelty of the desert's environment. Because of the constant sand storms, mudslides, and avalanches. Even if you don't encounter monsters here just by this anyone would have to suffer.

That's why Voli who was lazy in nature was closing its eye. The constant use of the Thunderstorm domain has hollowed him. If not for his drastically increase strength day by day, Voli would have passed out by now. Fein resolved two Sand Storms by targetting the eye. But even with that, he needed to use his strongest sword slash.𝞰𝒐𝑽𝔢𝗅𝗎𝓈𝚋.𝓒𝔬𝓜

The good thing is that Sofia's will finally improve, she also manages to few sand storms with her Aiki.

What really save them most of the time was Aoi. Disasters that can be avoided by flying were avoided with ease. Her ice and snow capabilities were also demonstrated after solving a medium-scale sandstorm on her own by using Snow Age. A domain ability where 35 kilometers area became covered by ice and snow. Another dual elemental type domain... Fein now has to wonder if elemental Domain was really rare. But he knew that this was only because they were in a Monster World. What's rare in the human world might not be the case here.

The four of them decided to rest first to replenish their degu energies and stamina. Fein took out his cooking utensils and the high-quality monster meats that accumulated in his storage space.

This time, Voli opened his eyes as he sniff the smell of raw meat. He knew that his master was about to cook.

Fein and Sofia looked amused at this and laughed with each other. Fein felt happy at this moment. Although, the environment is dangerous, having a joyful time, creating memories and fighting in life and death situations has made the relationship between the four of them closer.

"What would you gonna cook this time?" Sofia asked as she silently gulped.

Fein smiled at this and said. "I would cook adobo and sisig this time. These two dish was popular in my hometown."

He felt nostalgic after saying this. Adobo dish wasn't particularly complicated to make. You just need soy sauce, herbs, and chicken meat. While in the sisig dish, he just have grind the pork into small pieces, then mixed soy sauce with calamansi and small chili pepper for dipping.

Fein has entered the world of cooking again where the ingredients and he are the only ones that exist. He was immersed that he quickly forgot that he was in the desert. His talent gives him the talent to concentrate every time he does something, that's why he can excel at things that require concentration.

As time passed, the sound of sizzling meat became louder and louder. Seeing that the perfect time has come, Fein quickly poured golden granules on top of pieces of pork that melted quickly and fused on the inside. Fein discovered these golden granules at the side of the mountain. It was hidden by the leaves of orca plants if his senses weren't acute enough he wouldn't notice them. After that, he tried to add it to his recipes and found out that it can eliminate the impurities of ingredients and make them three times tastier. These golden granules are simply a divine spice for him!

After adding some finishing touches, he brought the Adobo and Sisig on top of the green banana leaves. He didn't store a white plate so this will do for now.

After that, he retrieved cooked rice and red carpet from his storage space.

Seeing this, Sofia's tummy began to protest as it would make a growling sound. She was embarrassed and helpless at it. Now, she just wants to find a hole and bury herself. But she endured this for the food.

On the other hand, Fein's cooking is excellent and all the food he prepares is delicious.

She saw Fein retrieve something in the space. Her eyes lip up as an opportunity was presented for herself to cover his embarrassment.

"Why do you still carry white rice in your storage space?" Sofia looked at him with her eyebrows raised. She looks particularly curious.

But she isn't, why the heck would she care about some white rice? She is just changing the topic!

Fein didn't realize this and answered... "Because in our Culture. A meal isn't complete without white rice."

As a Filipino in his past life. Fein was reluctant to forget the traditions of his country and he lived like that for years, how can he get used to it easily? As one of the countries known for producing rice on large scale. Rice has become a part of Filipino daily meals.

Sophia who wasn't really interested nodded.

'I successfully change the topic!' Sofia thought with glee.

Under the intensive stares of Voli, Sofia, and Aoi. Fein organized the food on the red carpet on the ground. The three of them gulped after the aroma wafter in the air. Although, they don't know what kind of food was this. Any food made by Fein is heavenly for the three of them. Sofia even doubt if he was once a professional chef. Because how the heck did he have the time to study cooking while training daily?

Sofia knew how hard it was to be an excellent cook. Chefs working on their mansion who had honed their craft for their whole life and made countless trials and errors. But their craft didn't even reach 50% of Fein's dish. Or he is just really talented that he can be good at anything he does? Sofia shook her head... How is that even possible? Sofia knew that even if Fein is talented, it shouldn't be as exaggerated as that right?

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The four finished eating. Sofia patted her belly while licking her lips as she was reminiscing the crispy texture and rich taste of the pork.

p *Blurp*

Of the four of them, Voli unsurprisingly finished first, he always devours his food like it was the end of the World. Fein didn't even see traces of leftovers in Voli's banana plating.

"I like that food, it seems the people in your community are good cooks" Sofia smiled praising Fein's hometown dish.

Hearing Sofia compliment the food from their country. Fein felt proud, who won't be proud when seeing someone enjoy their province specialty? Because sisig and adobo are most known in the province of Pampanga.

Fein smiled at her. "Thank you, I knew you would like it."

"As long as you're the one who cooks it, even if it doesn't taste good, I would still eat it," Sofia said with a smile and hurriedly made a strategical retreat.

"Eh?" Fein was caught off guard at Sofia's sudden attack.

He looked at her leaving back still stunned. He didn't expect that there would be a day when she was going to make a strong offensive like this. Fein quickly regained his composure. As a man, being caught like this is embarrassing. He quietly formed a plan in his head to get back at her when the time comes.

Aoi who was lying on the ground when Sofia suddenly appeared and caressed her feathers.

"Aoi what are you doing?" Sofia muttered.

She doesn't know if her companion understands her, but she still wants to talk like this because she just felt like it. And she saw how Fein interacts with Voli so she at least knew that high-level beasts have the capacity to understand humans.

The Blue Eagle looked at her new master with love. Her master has a friend that knew how to cook tasty food. This is the first time Aoi tasted good food. She decided to protect the guy named "Fein" when she can. After, the guy was her master's friend. It's just reasonable, right?

Seeing her master talk to her, Aoi's random thoughts were suddenly interrupted.

Just like this, Sofia and Aoi kept interacting. Sofia would talk about some things while Aoi would just listen to her master's stories and complaints. Their relationship as a master and beast companion was gradually deepening.

Monster and beast are fairly loyal when they acknowledged someone as their master. They have a pure mind with simple thoughts. Unlike humans who have a lot of twists and turns in their minds and complicated heart. Monsters and beasts won't turn against their masters, unlike humans who can even betray their families in exchange for benefits. This is why Beast tamer is a prestigious yet difficult profession. They have their mind and feelings. The way to deepen one's bond with them is by having strength, respect, and the most important one, affinity.

Affinity is an invisible thing, it can't be seen but it exists. It was what human's called charm. When you think about this. Sofia and Fein both have their own charms, and combining the three other factors with it was why they can tame a beast relatively easily. Just like how Fein beat up Voli during their initial interaction and nurtured Voli with his efforts.

"Well, fellas you still have 30 minutes to rest. Then we will resume our journey" Fein reminded the three who were resting from fullness after eating.

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-Lower Realm-

-Desert-

30 minutes later, the four of them resumed their walk. Now, Sofia was the one leading because she was the one who was familiar with the place.

"Is the place where you were attacked that far?" Fein complained.

Sofia rolled her eyes at him, she ignored him because she knew that he has a habit of complaining. He was a person that would complain for the sake of complaining.

Fein who was ignored felt his heartache. He sighed and said loudly "Hayyy... I thought that no one could resist my charm and ignore me. This is the first time..."

Hearing his bragging, A black line appeared on Sofia's expressionless face.

Seeing her unresponsiveness, Fein began to shut up. And focus on the beautiful scenery of the desert... The fine grain of sand and endless sand is a sight to behold even for him. Just kidding, this shit is too plain and boring.

"We are here!" Sofia said loudly.

Fein's useless thoughts ended. He takes a glance at the place where there's... Nothing.

"Are you sure this is the right place?" He asked.

Sofia nodded, her eyes were glued to the area. She knew that those abnormal monsters were hiding underneath the peaceful sand.

"Yes, these monsters just like what I said can move under the sand. And there's multiple of them."

After Sofia's confirmation, Fein went to the desolate area. As he stepped on the sand, the ground vibrate. Just like that, the whole area started shaking.

Seeing this Sofia shouted. "Be careful!"

Multiple brown claws emerged underneath the sand. As time passes, Fein finally saw their whole bodies emerge. They are as big as a mansion. They are shaped like a mix of crabs and scorpions. Fein was disgusted by this combination. Because he was allergic to crabs in his past life, he particularly dislikes the appearance of scorpions.

'Probe'

Race: Mutated Abomination

Type: Golden Beasts

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A𝑵𝑂𝑽𝔢𝑙𝓊𝐬𝕓.𝚌𝞸𝓜

END: A

Abilities: Poisonous Bite, Whirling Stroke, Sand Wall, Sand Spear, Tunnel Dig, Poisonous Claws.

Fein entered "Chess Perception" instantly. As he gripped the abyssal blade on his sheath. He was confident about his damage after his sword art was improved. Even Voli who has a monstrous would lose his limbs with Fein's current offensive lethality. You have to know that he only scratched Voli last time with his strongest attack.

The sand critters looked at their prey with cruelty. As black liquid began to seep out of their claws. Fein knew that it was their poison. The poison that fell from the claws melted the ground showing how lethal the poison was.

But for Fein, what is poison? for him poison is the same as food. In front of his poison resistance, no poison can make him afraid.

The Sand Critters lunged at him simultaneously at the speed of lightning.

In Fein's eye, the Sand Critter was moving like a snail, he yawned slightly before unsheathing his sword. The atmosphere became black and white. As a white light flashed and disappeared at the same time. Suddenly nine heads flew in the air, as green blood spurted like a fountain.

'What happened!?'

Sofia looked at the scene with wide eyes. She only saw that Fein touched his scabbard. And she was sure that he didn't move his hands. But a white light flashed and Sand Critters suddenly became headless.

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Thud* *Thud* *Thud*

The bodies of Nine Sand Critters crashed to the ground after being headless.

Fein eagerly waited for the angelic notification sound of the system. After 30 seconds passed the prompt still didn't appear. He was waiting for the Exp and the souls of the nine Sand Critters that his Abyssal Death Blade needed to evolve.

Fein looked at the bodies of Sand Critters. There's only one possibility why the system didn't prompt, and that's if the Sand Critters didn't die. But how is that even possible? When they are already headless, it is already common sense that when the brain was separated from the body any creatures would die. What kind of crazy vitality does this monster have to survive such a deadly attack?𝐧𝒪𝑣𝗲𝒍𝑢𝗌𝚋.𝓬𝗈𝔪

He looked at the Sand Critters warily. He knew that the system won't fail with such a simple thing. This means that the nine Sand Critters were indeed still alive.

"Be careful, the monsters are still alive!" Fein warned his companion with a solemn face.

He thought that this fight would be easy, but he didn't that the enemy would have this ability. If they can survive without their head. How can they kill them? But Fein quickly relax. There's no such thing as invulnerability, if there is, it won't be in the lower realm. Everything has weaknesses and flaws. If you can find it, you can control the battle and exploit it. This is Fein's belief when it comes to fighting. He won't easily flinch when encountering enemies that seemed to be invincible without analyzing them first.

Sofia looked surprised after hearing Fein's claim. But she believes him. After all, he won't joke something about this. She already knew a bit of his personality after getting along for a month. He was the type of person who would be serious when the situation needed it. Although he always likes to make a joke.

She quickly condensed her Blood Scythe with her pseudo blood manipulation. Along with are her favorite blood bullets.

"It seems we need to fight this time," Sofia said.

Fein nodded. If these things are really what he thinks it is, an undying shit, then they really need to give their all.

Suddenly the heads of the Sand Critters that fell on the ground began to shake. The nine heads turn around with red light in their eye sockets as they were pulled to the body of Sand Critters like a magnet.

Fein watched this creepy scene with an indifferent face. "Attack!"

He knew what the monsters plan to do, so he won't them a chance to get back at their feet. He touched his scabbard as the white light appeared. The heads stopped as all of them were divided into two.

Seeing this scene again, Sofia still felt unbelievable at the speed of Fein's sword attack. She knew that if she was the one on the receiving end, she will die, even if she activates her dark domain.

'He had improved again, he's really a genius' Sofia sighed, the gap between the two became closer already but now it widen again. She couldn't help but lament at his talent in the sword.

Just when Fein was about to remind Sofia again. The system sounded in his ears. But it's not the one he was expecting.

Ding!*

[Sand Wall (Active)- The user can command the sand to form a thick wall to use as a defense against attacks.]

Just like the description of the system. Nine walls emerged from the ground forming a thick 100-meter wall stacking each other.

'Good move' Fein unsheathed his sword.

Three walls were destroyed by the white light. Fein didn't expect that this wall was tough enough to resist his sword. He grip his sword hard as he infused 13% degu energy. He unsheaths and sheath his blade in the blink of an eye. This time violet light flashed all the walls that were supporting each other were divided neatly exposing the Sand Critters' complete body. Fein saw the head successfully attach to the body again.

Sofia who saw this launched multiple blood bullets without hesitating. Under the barrage of blood bullets, the Sand Critters didn't even have time to react, multiple holes appeared on their bodies as green blood was flowing madly from the wounds.

"That won't be enough to kill, we need to find their weakness. I would take three of them" Fein suggested a quick solution.

Just as Sofia was about to respond the ground trembled again as three more Sand Critters emerged. The newly emerged Sand Critters communicated with others before all of them surrounded us. They formed four groups composed of three Sand Critters each.

"These bastards are quite tactical, But I like it!" Fein smirked as he disappeared in his place and appeared behind one of the groups.

Seeing Fein excitedly fight the monsters. Sofia, Voli, and Aoi looked at each other before heading to their respective enemies. Each of them would fight three Sand Critters. Sofia charged at the group near his position as armor made of blood surrounded her body.

'Dark Domain: Controlled'

This is the new application that Sofia thought of... Instead of expanding the dark domain, she decided to compress it to 25 meters. The power of dark energy when the domain was smaller was 8x stronger. As the smaller the domain the dark energy was more dense and high quality. Thus, the boost she received was stronger.

25 meters from her Sofia's was covered with darkness including the group of Sand Critters. With her boosted stats, every one of her moves would produce after images. She appeared on top of one of them as she slashed the body of a Sand Critter.

The sand critter was unable to react because its vision was covered in darkness. Just like that, a painful screech resounded as Sofia manage to cleave one of the Sand Critters' bodies.

Seeing their sibling's predicament, the others were furious.

They suddenly dig the sand beneath them and disappeared.

Sofia became vigilant. She knew that this is their ability to travel underground. Just like that, she sensed a movement behind her. The dark domain allowed her to sense the movements inside it.

Two spears made of sand emerged at a very fast speed. Even after she sidesteps one of the sand spears manages to hit the armor in her body making a deep dent.

"Ahh!" Sofia grunted at the immense pain. Although the attack only hit the armor. The force was transferred to her body breaking one of her ribs. She spewed a mouthful of blood.

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The Sofia covered her mouth, as her super regeneration helped her to quickly recover from the damage that she received from the attack.

The sand spear dissipated after the attack. Sofia closed her eyes to focus on the sound that would come from the ground. With her super hearing and dark domain, she would be able to know where the sand spear might advanced. This is the first Sofia felt helpless. The enemy was hiding, and she can't even counter because she can't see them. Feeling the incoming spear under her, she leaped into the sky as she activates her blood magic for the first time. She uttered strange incantations as a crimson pattern appeared on her hands.

Suddenly a dazzling red light appeared on her irises.

"Blood magic: Blood Flow Perception"

This ability would let her feel the blood flow of the lifeforms 100 meters from her. She felt it carefully before she located the two Sand Crippers hiding underground opposite her.

"Gotya bastards!" Sofia smiled, she was irked by their underhanded approach. But who should she blame? In a life and death battle, there are no rules. As long as you can kill an enemy and use all means necessary to achieve it, then you survive.

Sofia crossed her arms. Two spears appeared. One is beside her left and the other was on the right.

"Taste you're own medicine!" Sofia smirked as she threw the blood spears with her full force.

The blood spears became a red blur as it was catapulted toward the ground where the two Sand Critters were hiding. Just like that, the spears impaled the ground reaching the targets.

"Shriek!!"

The monster emerged from the ground with a punctured body. Their flesh can be seen in the naked eye. Sofia looked at her three enemies. Although they were still alive after her continuous attacks. The first one who was cleaved by her blood scythe regrouped with the other two again.

Sofia felt upset. "What should I do!? Should I use that?"

Sofia hesitated, that form is dangerous to use even for her. As a Dhampir she was different than others. Vampires don't have blood. But as a half human and half vampire, she can still do what humans can do. She can eat foods that humans eat and she still has a beating heart like her father.

'Well, there's no other choice.'

Sofia willed her blood to flow faster, her body was shaded with purple lights as steam of smoke came from her. The principle of this ability is to make her blood flow fast delivering a high amount of oxygen to her muscles, and cells, and distributing the heat throughout her body. This would boost her speed, senses, and power. She calls this form "Blood Surge"

Feeling the vigorous power flowing within her, Sofia made a fighting stance. A blood claw was formed on each of her hands and the dark energy fused to it becoming purple.

Now, with her multiple boosts that come from the dark domain, blood energy, and blood surge. Couple with the claws that were made of destruction energy. Sofia was confident to kill the three scums in front of her.

This time Sofia didn't dilly dally anymore she directly appeared in front of them, the speed she moved cannot be seen by the naked eye, even Fein who specializes in speed would only see a shadow. This is the improvement brought by three boosts that are stacked with each other. This is a qualitative change that was already near the speed of S Rank.

She waves her hands against the three Sand Critters with her destruction claws. Every hit directly evaporated the body parts of Sand Critters. Pieces after pieces were erased into existence even the atoms cease to exist. This time even if they want to recover their body it would be impossible. Suddenly Sofia discovered three green balls moving at fast speed, Sofia squinted her eyes to have a clear view.

'Is that their weakness? Isn't this the so-called monster core?' A flash of understanding appeared in her eyes.

In the book of monsters in their library, the monster core is usually a characteristic of a golem who could also rearrange its body parts whenever they want. But usually, only golems have these characteristics and slime. Sofia didn't expect this at all. She condensed three blood bullets to destroy the cores, which were shattered immediately. This time the Sand Critters truly died. The dark domain receded after Sofia deactivated her powers.

...

Fein looked at the Sand Critters, he remembered that Albert told him that there are monsters that are hard to kill because they can regenerate parts of their bodies. These monsters are called "Core Spawns". The good news, based on Albert, all these monsters have weaknesses. That is, they have a moving core that replaces its position every minute on their bodies.

Even without Albert telling him, Fein who has read thousands upon thousands of books already knew this fact, he only needs to find know monster's characteristics and he can automatically recall them. But he wasn't omniscient, he still has a lot that he doesn't know about. Thinking of this, Fein held his blade and infused 75% of his degu as he prepared to use his "Ultimate Attack".

Fein lick his lips from the excitement that was rushing through his blood.

The three Sand Critters leaped at the sky one in the middle and two on side of it.𝐍𝑶𝚟𝑬𝓁𝑈𝓈𝔅.𝕔𝑶𝗆

He automatically entered "Chess Perception" every movement and every inch of the land was covered by Fein's perception. No one can escape his sense even the smallest ant. As he felt the enemies become closer and closer he unsheathed his blade.

[Consecutive Flicker] Multiple white lights flashed as Fein's hand's sheath and unsheath rapidly. But if anyone sees it they would witness that his hands were just still in the scabbard as if it is not moving. This is just an illusion. Because in reality. His speed had just reached the level of 0.1 seconds unsheathing speed.

Just like that, the Sand Critters were divided into the smallest of pieces. They turned into chunks of meat. The white light appeared and disappeared as if they were flashes of a camera.

Just like what Fein guessed, three green cores were floating in the air. With one last flash of white light, the green core cracked into shreds.

Fein smiled at the ruthlessness of his "Ultimate Attack". Speed is supreme, speed is power. This is Fein's current fighting style.

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Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter.

Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter

Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter.

Fein was in bliss after hearing the long-lost sound of the exps. He just wants to hear this sound forever. Fein clenched his fist with excitement, with this, his goal of achieving S-rank talent is getting closer and closer.

Fein stopped what he was doing for a while and looked at the solo battles of his friends. Although he wants to snatch some enemies to harvest exp. He doesn't want to disturb their fights. If he did so, he would disrupt their growth.

'Or should I just land the last hit?' Fein was tempted after thinking of this. But he shook his head quickly, there would be a lot of chances in this Secret Realm. As long as they stay here for a while, he has a chance to grind exp.

After ending his greedy thoughts, Fein turned his head to the location of Sofia. The dark domain as it has the size of a building.

Fein looked surprised at this because he knew that the Dark Domain expansion was bigger than this.

'She had learned how to compress it that quickly? It seems I'm not the only one improving' Fein was happy inside. It would be lonely if he was the only one getting stronger. He was afraid that his friends would be left behind because of his monstrous talent but it seems there's still one that can keep up to his improvement speed. As for Voli, Well he was confident that he could keep up, after all, he was a mutated Legendary Beast that has the potion to become Mythical Beast. What really worried Fein was, Gregory and Kidd. He doesn't know if they can keep up with him, but if they can't he would try his best to help them. Kidd still has potential because of his age. But Captain Gregory is already old. Fein doesn't know how to help him. As for Michael, that person was also a monster amongst monsters when it comes to degu talent. And his ability has a limitless potential that could keep up with Fein or even surpass him. That's why Fein has to work harder and never let his fast improvement in getting on his head.

Suddenly, he felt the subtle change in the air. He saw the Dark Domain recede revealing Sofia and The corpses of Three Sand Critters.

'That's fast' Fein evaluated in his heart. But after thinking of Sofia's destruction energy, he doesn't think so anymore. He only has one doubt, How did Sofia kill the three Sand Critters that fast? He knew that even with Sofia's Dark energy and Blood energy boost. She still would have a hard time fighting them. Could it be she mastered a new power application?

Well, he would just ask Sofia later. He looked at Aoi and Voli's battle. There's are relatively normal, they fight how beast fights. The Sand Critter was having a hard time against Voli's defense. While Aoi was playing with her enemies slowing them down with her eyes. Aoi's power perfectly restrained the.

Seeing that there's no problem on his friend's side. Fein couldn't wait anymore and decided to check his exp amount.

'Interface!'

Name: Fein Bonifacio

𝑵𝑂𝑽𝔢𝑙𝓊𝐬𝕓.𝚌𝞸𝓜

Race: Human

Talent: [A] (0/24300EXP)

Ratio: 1 in 1,000,000 Genius

Degu Amount: [A] (0/24300EXP)

Total EXP: 22,665

Str: [A] (0/24300EXP)

Agi: [A] (0/24300EXP)

End: [A] (0/24300EXP)

Skills: Swordsmanship Lvl 5 (Grandmaster), Cooking Lvl 9, Climbing Lvl 9, Driving Lvl 10, Spying Lvl 10, Boxing Lvl 9, etc...

Techniques: Mixed Martial Arts, Ghecko Substitution, Dou Fingers, Assassination Techniques, Chess Perception, Crimson Eagle Sword Art.

Abilities: Storage Space, Stats Improvement, Probe, Map, Lottery, Devouring, Berserk Grieves.

Seeing that he only lacks another two thousand. He looked at Voli who was playing with his enemies using wind suction and wind redirection. Voli kept limiting their movements smartly.

'Voli learns how to use tactics, and he doesn't use brute force. He finally grew up' Fein analyzed Voli's fighting style. On this basis, the three Sand Crippers won't give him too much improvement. With this, It was okay to steal them right? Fein pondered for a long time. Using his thick skin, He shouted at Voli.

"Voli give me your opponents, I would give you a delicious meal later"

Voli who was busy engaging with the Sand Crippers stopped abruptly. The Whirling Stroke and Poisonous Claws manage to hit him because of this.

Fein's mouth twitched after seeing this. Voli was smart when fighting, but when he was in front of food his IQ dropped to zero.

Fortunately, Voli didn't suffer any severe injuries. In fact, his whole body didn't even have scratches due to his "Enhanced Physique" which gave him tough fur and monstrous defense.

Voli ignored the Sand Critters and went to Fein's side.

"Let me harvest this round of experience" Fein was satisfied with Voli's obedience. With this batch of exp, he can finally upgrade his universal talent.

White flashes appeared and disappeared continuously. The Sand Critters didn't even have time to react before they were divided into pieces. Along with it, the sound of glass shattering resounded as the three green monster cores cracked.

Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter.

Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter.

Ding!*

The host got 2512 exp for slaying the Sand Critter.

Sofia and Voli were surprised by how fast Fein killed the Sand Critters. Sofia went to Fein's side and said meaningfully

"Your strength can already kill S-Rankers if you go all out"

Fein smiled at this. "Who knows? But I only have one target in mind for now"

"Jackson?" Sofia muttered before continuing. "My father said that there were traces of Jackson in another country, it seems he doesn't really pay attention to you that much as you thought so."

Fein nodded at Sofia's statement and responded with a playful smile. "He probably thought that I was still the previous weak chicken that he could squash any time. But his arrogance would be his downfall. He didn't kill me when he still have a chance, now there won't be any chance again"

"He probably thinks that revealing his location just to kill you isn't that worth it. After all, if his location was revealed, he would bear the endless chase of righteous organization considering the sins he committed. He really underestimated you." Sofia shook her head.

"Well, I'm only a nobody to him after all. Now, he would be in for a surprise" Fein chuckled.

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Ding!*

-System: are you sure you want to upgrade your A-rank talent to S-rank? Yes/No

Without hesitation, Fein clicked the Yes button.𝗇𝐎𝔳𝑒𝗅𝗎𝑆𝑏.𝒸𝑜𝕞

-System: The talent is being upgraded, it would take 1 month before the upgrade process would finish!-

Fein was slightly surprised by this. He thought that, just like the earlier upgrades, the promotion to S-rank would be instant. But now, it seems that he still had to wait for a month before the system can upgrade his talent. Well, it should be an upgrading process. After all, the gap between A-rank to S-rank is pretty huge.

Even Fein doesn't know how big of improvement he would get at that time. Because just with A-rank talent he can already learn the technique with just a mere glance. Learning concepts and complicated subjects like math and science are just a breeze to him now. If his talent became S-rank what would happen? He might even build an interstellar spaceship as a scientist. And if his body control talent reaches S-rank it might even be possible to alter his body structure, height, and facial structures achieving a flawless disguise.

But what he was certain of was, that his swordsmanship would improve tremendously and he can create techniques at that time as his understanding of concepts would also deepen. There are a lot of inhuman possibilities and benefits the S-rank talent would bring.

Fein is excited about the prospect of this. And he was sure that he would become the most talented human to ever exist in history at that time. Anything he tries he will excel. No... No.. No. Everything he tries, he would dominate!

If he doesn't even have that kind of consciousness, then he doesn't deserve these powers.

...

The battle between Aoi and the three Sand Critters was still ongoing. But, Aoi has had the advantage from the start because of her perfect power utilization. Her Ice and Snow power are good for restraining enemies' movements.

The Sand Critters have several punctures on their bodies after being hit by Aoi's "Ice Lance".

"Aoi they have three monster cores inside them, it was the only way to kill them" Sofia shouted.

Hearing her master's kind reminder. Aoi's icy blue irises shimmered. As he breathes Blue Flames against the Sand Critters.

The Sand Critters aren't pushed over either, as they quickly dodge Aoi's flames with swift movements. Their movements in the desert are well practiced as Sand is their natural territory.

The three monsters had their poisonous claws as they charged at Aoi with ferociousness.

Aoi just flew to the sky as a response. The three Sand Critters stopped after seeing this. Their eyes were getting bloodshot. This was the first time the Sand Critters felt helpless. Usually, they would be the ones that would use dirty means to hide underground. But now, they are the ones being kited. The three Sand Critters looked at each other before using Sand Wall to the ground underneath them. The sand wall carried them upwards to the sky, Aoi didn't expect her enemies would do a clever solution at this time.

Aoi was caught off guard at this unexpected move. She quickly used her "Icy Body" as the claws of Sand Critters hit her.

The Icy Body let Aoi's body structure become an Ice itself, making her immune to any physical attacks. Just like that, the fast-moving claws had hit her body in different spots just pass through her body. This is the frightening aspect of the ability to be elementalized. Only a few have this ability because it let them become immune to physical attacks. You have to know that most attack only comes from a physical level even in the S ranks and A ranks.

The only way to defeat an ability user who has this ability was Energy Attacks like a fireball, thunder, etc...

Spiritual attacks are the most effective because they go directly to the soul. It was silent yet deadly. Only by having soul defense one could resist. Unfortunately, soul-related abilities only appear once in a blue moon.

The Sand Critters were unwilling. They relentlessly kept attacking using all of their abilities. Poisonous Bite, Whirling Stroke, Sand Wall, Sand Spear, Tunnel Dig, and Poisonous Claws in all combinations possible. But they were still helpless.

Aoi looked bored at her enemies that suddenly stopped.

Sofia looked at the scene anxiously. Although she knew that Aoi was fine, she doesn't want to see her keep being attacked like this. "Aoi, do you need help?"

"What are you saying? She's as healthy as a grown elephant." Fein chimed in.

Aoi felt warm inside her after witnessing the worried look her master was giving her. So she decided to end this farce.

[Snow Age]

In the sky, snow suddenly appeared and descended on the Desert. As the ice began to spread throughout the place. Fein and Sofia felt the temperature drop to a low degree.

"Aoi was finally getting serious!" Fein commented. He just heard a prompt in his ears just now. Aoi was using Snow Age... A domain ability that let her change the terrain into an Ice and Snow environment.

The Sand Critters sensed the danger, and use their digging ability to run away, but their feet were quickly frozen preventing them from moving even an inch. They frantically tried to struggle but it was futile. Just like that, their body's internal organs began to burst and die to the terrible coldness. As their body was rapidly being swallowed by ice.

Seconds, and minutes have passed. The Sand Critters became snow statues that can be displayed at Museum.

If one would look above the desert, one would see that a part of it became a whole place dominated by Ice and Snow. The hot temperature couldn't approach the place.

Fein coughed feeling that his saliva was starting to turn cold due to the low temperature, he even felt his snot become frozen just now.

"Is this her domain ability?" Sofia asked Fein while looking at the terrible environment. This ability wasn't worse than the domain ability that she have witnessed Voli possess.

Fein went to the Ice Statues. "Let's go"

The Sand Critters have a look of horror on their faces before they were completely frozen. Their eyes have lost their luster, one can imagine how terrible Aoi's Ice power is that she can even freeze the Sand Critters to death even with their vitality.

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Fein looked at the frozen Sand Critters. He already knew that this monster are already dead. He felt it unfortunate that if he was just slightly fast the exp wouldn't be wasted.

"Are they really dead?" Sofia asked with uncertainty.

It was the first time in her life she saw a creature that was frozen to death.

"The power of frost is more terrible than you thought. The highest upper limit that it can reach is what they called "Absolute Zero". One of the most terrible power in the Universe. But it was almost impossible to reach because of the infinite amount of work you need to do to remove the heat from a substance."

Sofia who was the heir of the Vladimir Family also knew what "Absolute Zero" means. Absolute Zero can freeze anything. Because it means that all particles stopped moving. It even freezes time, space, and black holes. It was the lowest possible temperature one can reach in theory.

Sofia looked at Aoi in another light after thinking of this.

"Do you think Aoi has the chance to reach this?"

Fein looked at Aoi for a moment before touching his chin as if thinking. "Legendary Beasts that have Ice Attributes have the closest chance to almost reaching that state. But I don't think that they can attain it even at its peak. "Absolute Zero" is already at the level of laws and concepts. Only the so-called Mythical Creatures has the probability to reach it and it's also not 100% certain."

After saying this, Fein couldn't help but look at Voli.

Voli is a mutated beast. Fein knew that the mutated legendary beasts can become mythical beasts because of their specialness. What specialness? Fein speculates that what caused the mutation on creatures like Voli was due to the high concentration of mythical blood they have in their body. After all, Legendary Beast power came from the minuscule or traces of mythical blood that they have in them

If Voli can reach become a mythical beast, wouldn't that make him a god of thunder or something close to that?

Fein stopped his delusions. This habit of his was bad. He knew that he shouldn't expect things that aren't there yet.

He himself already has infinite potential. He just needs time and he can rival anyone with his talent.

Sofia sighed lightly. "Yeah, it seems I'm thinking too much, having Aoi is already enough for me,"

Sofia hugged Aoi with happiness in her eyes. Aoi on other hand was shrieking with joy.

"Aoi you are so strong just now! You can kill the enemies just like that"

Seeing the sweet interaction between Sofia and Aoi he can't help but feel envious.

Fein looked at Voli.

Voli also looked at his master. After seeing his master's face, Voli snorted.

"..."

Fein sighed. Does Voli have bipolar disorder? How come when they are alone he was still licking him happily? But now??

Suddenly a strange idea came to his mind. Thinking of this, a victory smile crept up on his face.

"I won't cook for you later!"

Voli who was merrily doing his own thing froze. He looked at his master with wronged expression, as if he was about to cry.

"Just kidding..." Fein chuckled.

...

-2 hours later-𝐧𝓞𝒱𝓮𝒍𝗎𝚜𝒷.𝗰𝑶𝔪

Just like that, the group of Fein kept traveling in the desert. Sofia was insisting that they should let Aoi carry them to the sky because it was more efficient. But Fein was reluctant to do so. They are in the Monster World to gain experience. Fein wants them to thoroughly experience the process. Because for one to become stronger, hardships are indispensable.

Fein was humming while they were walking. While Sofia was beside Aoi. On the other hand, Voli was following behind Fein with sleepy eyes.

ting*

They heard a sound of battle not far away from them.

"Are the monsters fighting?" Fein muttered.

He discovered earlier that his exp bar was closed just now. Meaning... He can't really gain exp even if he kills a monster. He theorize that this was because his talent was undergoing a sublimation process. That's why he was not that enthusiastic after knowing that there are monsters ahead of them.

Sofia had a thoughtful expression.

Isn't this the territory of Giant Centipede?

Sofia who familiarize herself with the desert specially marked the territories of different monsters on her mind.

Hmmm... The giant centipede wasn't that strong with their current strength. Although it was Class S. If it was their previous strength. Sofia would definitely not take it lightly. But she saw Fein's sword art, she knew that S ranks are now doable as long as it was alone.

As they get nearer to the battle. Fein's eye became smaller, as looked ahead.

'Isn't this the sound of a metal collision?'

Fein suddenly realized that the battle isn't as simple as they thought. It may be another human explorer who proceeded earlier than them.

"It may be a fellow explorer, let's go!" Fein rushed to the battle. Every step of his was covering a distance of 16 meters, as he appeared and disappeared closer to the battle.

Aoi lowered herself to the ground and looked at Voli and Sofia.

Seeing this, the two didn't comment any longer and jumped on top of Aoi.

It was logically faster to travel in the air than on land.

After making sure that her friends were holding it properly on its back. Aoi flew to the battlefield following Fein.

As they became nearer they saw 5 humans battling a Giants Centipede in the distance. There are three human corpses under the Giant Centipede. The body parts were scattered on the ground. Eyeball, female head, and gnawed arms registered on their eyes.

One that was particularly eye-catching was the Giant Centipede which has red blazing skin. It was blazing because the whole Centipede was covered by fire that exudes a very high temperature.

Sofia felt dizzy, she felt her insides turn upside down. She tried to massage her belly to prevent nausea.

The humans that are fighting the Giant Centipede are at disadvantage. They are composed of three men and two women. The team composition of the group was fairly high-end. As the two women were dealing damage in the distance as they were in the backline.

The three men in the front line are the ones responsible for the melee. One was carrying a big armor and kept aggroing the Giant Centipede.

Because of the fire of the enemy, the three on the frontline were struggling.

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"Jason, don't let the Centipede get near to us!"

"I'm doing my best, we have to increase the damage output!"

"Jessi, use your whirling arrow on the right arm..."

Fein looked at the coordinated group in front of him. As expected of the elites the human race has. They are properly trained to deal with this type of monster. If not for the overwhelming might the Centipede possessed they might have the chance to slay it. He couldn't help but look at the corpses. It reminded him how fragile human life is. This elite has undergone countless battles, trained with their sweat and blood. But in the end, they still died. Fein felt sad at the cruelty of life.

In this World, weakness is a sin. You can only survive by taking the matters into your own hands. A cruel World that has a competitive society. That's why Fein always strives to become stronger.

'I wonder how strong these elites are?' Fein looked thoughtful and decided to use his probe ability.

A gust of wind appeared beside him. He saw Aoi descend along with Sofia and Voli on its back.

"We're too late," Sofia said as she looked at the group. She finally manage to ease the churning sensation on her stomach.

Fein nodded and says with a bitter smile. "Let's help them, but let's plan first... We don't know what we're facing."

Fein is always rational when it involves their safety. Although the group of five are also humans. For him, they are nothing but strangers. He won't easily risk his life and friend's safety for a bunch of people that he hasn't even met yet. Yeah, it was indeed cold, but if it was the face of survival, there was no such thing as right and wrong. Do you still care about morals after you died?

He would only help others when their safety is guaranteed. He's not the naive bastard that he was when first came to this World. Even Fein was scared at his own changes, but he knew that it was necessary and inevitable. Good person dies early on his last life, unlike what they portray in the movie where Villains die early, only by being in the middle could you go toe to toe in the face of cruel World.

Sofia just shut her mouth and fell silent. She wants to immediately help the five, but she wasn't that dumb. The Centipede manage to kill three elites and injure the others showing how terrible its strength was.

'Probe' Fein called out in his mind. Although he looked rational and calm. Sofia can see Fein's tightly clenched fist and the protruding veins. She knew that even though Fein looked presently aloof and indifferent on the outside. But on the inside, he also wants to help right now. He was only burdened by responsibility. One wrong decision could cost the life of his companion. Sofia understands his feeling right now. That's why he was currently planning the best course of action even though the group of five would fall any time soon.

Name: Hazed: Blazing Centipede

Race: Relentless Beast

Type: Golden Beast

Degu Amount: S

STR: S

AGI: S

END: S

Abilities: Blazing Inferno, Dark Fire, Thunderous Bites, Lava Blast, Enhanced Physique, Blazing Flame Form.

Fein shuddered after seeing the dazzling S letters on the Blazing Centipede status.

It's no wonder that the group of elites was having a hard time coping with it. He suddenly wondered, S-rank golden beast is already this strong, how about S-rank Legendary beast?

He turned his head to the human side and probed them.

Name: Ryu

Race: Human

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Skill: Axe Mastery Lvl 3, Shield Mastery Lvl 3...

Abilities: Low Damage Reduction, Flaming Shield, Fire Resistance, Inhuman Defense, Guardian Form...

Name: Sova

Race: Human

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Skill: Swordsmanship lvl 4...

Abilities: Sword heart, Sword ki, Inhuman Physique, Sword Form, Divine Slash...𝒏𝗈𝓋𝖾𝐿𝚞𝑠𝐛.𝚌𝑜𝑚

Name: Redriff

Race: Human

Degu Amount: A

STR: A

AGI: A

END: A

Skill: Spear Mastery Lvl 3,

Abilities: Fake Teleport, Fake Footsteps, Advance Illusion, Regeneration, Fake Form...

Name: Elena

Race: Human

Degu Amount: S

STR: A

AGI: A

END: B

Skill: Bow mastery lvl 4...

Abilities: Wind Bow, Rapid Fire, Fire Resistance, Eagle Vision, Wind Arrows, Divine Arrow...

Name: Jhamaica

Race: Human

Degu Amount: A

STR: B

AGI: B

END: B

Skill: Bow mastery lvl 2...

Abilities: Firebolt, Flaming Shield, Fire Resistance, Inhuman Defense, Guardian Form...

'Damn, as expected of human elites. One shouldn't really underestimate them. It seems they still have some chance to escape.'

Fein looked at the white-haired female S-Rank degu user holding a wind bow on their backline. She wore a green hat on her head, and her glossy white skin and curves were being emphasized by her light green dress.

This is his second time seeing an S-rank human. After all, Lucius is a Dhampyr like Sofia. though her base stats weren't up to par with her degu amount.

So these are the geniuses of Human Kingdoms?

Now he knew why they say that monsters in the same realm are stronger than humans. And it seems that it was more terrible than he thought.

What's more unfortunate thing was, that the Monster is a golden beast only lower than legendary. Fein was also surprised that there are two swordsmen within them. One was only 1 lvl lower than his swordsmanship.

Now, Fein decided to help them. After all, if he combined their strength they may have the chance to defeat the Blazing Centipede.

...

The fight between the Blazing Centipede and the Human Group became even more intense.

Elena looked at the Blazing Centipede with despair.

How unlucky are we to encounter a Gold Type Beast?

When they first step into the Monster World the eight of them were still full of confidence. Each of them is geniuses carefully nurtured by respective kingdoms and countries. Countless people looked at them with worship and respect.

Now only five of them were left. She couldn't forget how her three other companions died with regret in their eyes, as they were screaming, asking for their help. But the five of them can't do anything, they didn't even know if they would be able to survive this.

This is a big loss to humans. The humans have invested all their resources in these elites because they are one of the future pillars of humanity in the fight against the demons. But now, just like that, all of them would die.

"All of you! Make way!" A determined light flashed in Elena's eyes. "Divine Arrow!"

Ryu, Sova, and Redriff quickly followed Elena's command with familiarity.

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Divine Arrow is Elena's most powerful offensive ability. This ability let her amplify the power and momentum of her arrows using degu energy. Elana's mastery was level 4, she can destroy mountain trenches with her multiple arrows.

Even if Fein is the one on the receiving end, he would have to dodge Elena's "Divine Arrow".

Under the eyes of everyone, A golden arrow that was shining with brilliance appeared on Elena's wind bow. Elena pulled the string as she concentrated all her power on this attack.

This attack would be a deciding factor in this battle. It would determine if they would be able to survive.

Fein and Sofia who was hiding far away saw Elena's power.

"Can you resist that attack??" Sofia asked casually.

Fein nodded after thinking for a while, "If it was me who hadn't learned the Crimson Eagle Sword Style, then I need to exert all of my strength. But, now I can just cut that Divine Arrow of her with one of my casual attacks. My attacks focus on speed, and speed creates a power."

Sofia also knew that she had witnessed how fast Fein's sword is. She guessed that even with all of her boosts stacked together, she won't even have time to react if she was on the receiving end.

"Let's focus on their battle first, if they can't hold on any longer, then that would be the time to show up, It's best if they can create an opening for us to deal large damage on the Centipede. We have to be patient enough to deal the highest damage we can, or else the monster would use its second form."

Fein was solemn while saying this.

Sofia nodded to this and began to focus her attention on the battle. She knew Fein's ability that can see other people's abilities. If he said that the Centipede has a second form, it must have a second form.

The Blazing Centipede looked at its opponents that suddenly pulled their distance, as it was about to follow them, its senses discovered huge energy fluctuations. The Centipede looked at the direction of the fluctuation only to see an arrow heading in its direction.

It was about to use its "Lava Blast" to offset the Golden Arrow.

Redriff saw the Centipede's intention and says:

"We have to interrupt it!"

Sova who has a lvl 4 swordsmanship amongst them gathered all her strength in her both arms preparing to cancel the Centipede's ability.

As his swordsmanship was in lvl 4, he can slash a mountain in half with his strongest attack.

Sova was born in a family of sword wielders, he was the most talented sword heir that was born in the history of their family because of his ability "Sword Heart".

Sword Heart allows Sova to understand the essence and meaning of swordsmanship tremendously. Those who possessed Sword Heart were said to be destined to become a Sword Saints. The only reason he participated in the secret realm this time was to break through the bottleneck he encountered and reach lvl 5 swordsmanship.

"Sword ki"... Sova's degu energy was converted into sword ki boosting his sword damage by 100%.

Seeing that the Centipede was done condensing its attack, Sova hurriedly waved his strongest slash towards the mouth of the Centipede.

Unfortunately, it was too late. The Centipede fired the Lava Blast successfully.

"It's over," Ryu said with a trembling voice as his voice was full of desperation.

Redriff beside him kneeled on the ground with hollow eyes.

As they were wailing in their despair an unexpected scene happen. Sova's attack collided with the "Lava Blast" near its mouth, the collision of two energy attacks resulted in an explosion that injured the corner of Centipede's mouth causing it roar loudly due to anguish.

It's not the end yet, as the "Divine Arrow" followed. Then...

Boom*

A loud explosion reverberated throughout the area. The explosion was so powerful that it produces a strong shockwave. The dust covered the area of the Centipede making the onlookers unable to see it.

Redriff looked at the scene with astonishment, then it turned to excitement. He stood up and shouted. "There's still hope yet! Attack it with your most powerful abilities!"

Ryu took out his axe and condense axe energy. He infused all of his degu reserves in this final attack.

Sova who just launched a powerful attack didn't hesitate and used his "Sword Form". Sova's white hair became silver gray and her left eye shine in blue light. "Sword Form" is the trump card that he rarely used. He would only use it as a last resort. This ability let him use "Divine Slash" which allows him to access the power of swordsmanship one realm higher than him. It means, with his lvl 4 swordsmanship. He can perform a one-time slash that has the power of lvl 5! An attack that can divide a whole island like Fein who hadn't learned "Crimson Eagle Sword Art" previously.

Elena slumped to the ground seeing her attack successfully deal damage to the Centipede with the help of Sova. Now, her degu reserves were empty because of it. She can only watch her teammates attacked one after another. She was glad that she didn't let her companions down.

Jhamaica beside her smiled, "You did your best Elena, it's our time now."

After leaving this sentence, she pulled her wind bow.

"Firebolt!"

A flaming arrow flew toward the Centipede's direction.

Thud* *thud*

All of their attacks came through the position of Centipede one after another.𝐍𝑜𝑣𝓮𝓵𝑢𝚜𝑏.𝑐𝚘𝓶

Shriek!*

A painful ground was heard, the dust cleared and they saw the sorry state of the Centipede. Its carapace was cracked and oozing with black blood. Various injuries vary in size caused by the cold weapons and energy attacks. The Blazing Centipede looks extremely miserable.

"Run!" Elena shouted, with that damage, they are confident to escape as it won't have the energy to pursue them.

Sova, Redriff, Ryu, and Jhamaica run as fast as they can and followed Elena.

Seeing the abominable humans who hurt it run away, the Centipede livid with rage. Red spikes suddenly protruded in its entire body, and as its eye became purple-black like a demon, two giant wings emerged slowly on its back.

This is the "Blazing Flame Form" that could expand the flame essence of the Centipede increasing its overall strength and vitality.

Elena looked back to see if the Centipede were following them. As she looked back she saw the most terrifying scene in her life, her face despaired, as drops of tears fell, "Sorry guys..."

The others also looked back one after another. After seeing the hellish form of the Centipede, they knew it was their end.

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"Opppss... not this time," Just as the Blazing Centipede complete its transformation, it heard a deep voice behind. "Now!"

The sky was covered by dark clouds, multiple blue lightning flashed, it was as if the heaven was angry. Along with this change, the ground was covered with snow and ice.

Suddenly multiple flashes of white light emerged from the void cutting the Centipede's body in different spots. The sword slashes were so fast that the body of Centipede barely resisted it. The internal organs of the Centipede were completely visible for anyone to see.

Yet Fein didn't stop, he disappeared to his place appearing in front of the Centipede's eye, the temperature made Fein uncomfortable as he felt his skin became dry and itchy due to the fiery heat the Blazing Centipede exudes. As he was about to unsheath his sword to slash the Centipede's irises.

Ding!*

[Dark Fire(Active)- A fire that is unique to Blazing Centipede. This fire can exist as long as the user doesn't die. It's true eternal fire.]

[Blazing Inferno (Active)- The user would release fire on its body to make the terrain advantageous to themselves. The heat it exudes was close to Star's surface temperature, it has a radius of 50 meters.]

Reading the abilities description provided by the system, Fein was startled.

Is temperature close to a Star's surface temperature? Fuck are you freaking kidding me!? Wouldn't that be enough to burn an entire continent! As a scientist he knew what Star surface temperature signifies, this is not comparable to anything he faced before! Fortunately, it only covered 50 meters and its only the surface not the Star core, or else they were really doomed. He also saw a black flame which he seems to be the so-called "Dark Fire" heading to his position.

Fein was frightened to death, as if confirming the system's intel, the Blazing Centipede started to release steam, and the violent red fire spread evaporating everything it comes into contact with. Even in this distance, his skin started to crack painfully as his hair started to thin out due to the intense temperature.

Fein started cursing in his heart.𝐍𝑜𝑣𝓮𝓵𝑢𝚜𝑏.𝑐𝚘𝓶

How cheating is this! Why can an S class have this kind of power!?

He hurriedly activated his "Ghecko Substitution" and disappeared. In his place was a big boulder that replaced him, it was gradually being shredded to pieces by the temperature.

...

Fein appeared far from the position of Centipede. He saw Sofia's worried expression in the distance.

He wiped the sweat on his face, if he doesn't have "Ghecko Substitution" he would surely become a fried chicken in no time. Fein was thankful for the system lottery in his heart.

Then he looked at the Centipede again, now the original battlefield was covered by dark red flames, all things near it were being swallowed by flames at a fast pace, the ground cracked and the scorching heat produced a visible distortion in the air.

Fein guessed that the "Blazing Inferno" is the final defense mechanism of the Blazing Centipede when its life was threatened.

'It was probably trying to recover its strength, we have to stop it!' Fein gradually became serious.

He can't afford to relax now. Even if they want to escape, this fuck would certainly hunt them in the Secret Realm after it recovered. And Fein doesn't want this, they can only escape if they leave the secret realm, but he still wants to stay here, how can he come back empty-handed? That is unacceptable for him. That's why they can only kill this Centipede here, and he already has a plan that they are currently implementing that can kill the Centipede even with the "Blazing Inferno" that currently protecting it.

As for human elites, he saw them look him in the eye from the distance with a grateful expression. Fein smiled at them and nodded.

...

-Elena's POV-

I thought that we would be dead there, But I didn't expect someone to show up and seriously injure the Centipede.

Seeing the Centipede gets sliced effortlessly made me shudder.

Just how much strength and attainments in sword do you need to have to do that? The attacks were too fast even for me to follow.

"Hey, look isn't that the guy that attacked the Centipede?" Redriff pointed at the distance.

All of us looked... There a guy with glasses, pale skin, and mid-length hair that slightly covered his eyes was watching the previous battlefield that was now fully swallowed by the blazing fire. The man was wearing black and red matching.

Suddenly as if sensing our gazes, the guy turned his head at us and smiled.

We also nodded back at him with awe and gratefulness. If not for him, we would be all corpses now.

"That guy is strong! He can even sense our gazes..." Redriff couldn't help but say.

I nodded in agreement at Redriff's statement...

Sova looked solemn and said. "That guy's swordsmanship has already reached lvl 5, no he might have even reached the limit of lvl 5! Because even my grandfather who was the same level was not as strong as him."

The others looked at Sova with surprise. They knew Sova's background. The possibility of lying is zero. That's why hearing his comment they can't help but believe it. Who was Sova's grandfather? He was a sword grandmaster that is famous for founding a swordsman clan singled-handedly!

"There's no way right?" Jhamaica exclaimed.

I stared at her as if looking at an idiot, "do you really think, he can take down the Centipede without having that strength?"

Jhamaica was stunned, she want to speak but didn't what to say. Because what I said was indeed logical.

"Let's go our loss this time is big, we also have recuperated..." I told them with sadness.

"George, Josh, and Erica" Jhamaica sobbed as she remembered their dead companions.

Redriff looked at the gloomy mood and decided to change the subject. "How about that guy?"

"I don't know what they are planning, but I think they want to kill THAT" I muttered.

"He is gone, he went in the direction of Centipede, and he's not alone, look at the three phenomena, does it look familiar?" Sova asked and pointed at three areas covered in thunder, snow, and darkness.

All of them were silent, as they didn't know if their guess is true. But it was too unbelievable even for elites like them.

I shook my head and decided to say my thoughts. "That's domains, and three at that, just who are they?"

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The dark clouds are looming in the sky of the Desert. The sky was filled with flashes of lightning and thunder, the roar of thunder would make anyone who heard it have a hearing problem, and if one would look at it, they would feel that the day of judgment has come.

On the ground, the desert that should have been dry and hot was now fully covered with ice and snow. The temperature has reached such a low point even the water vapor in the air became white mist that was floating in the whole vicinity.

Opposite of this place was nothing but darkness, there was a human silhouette in the center of it that kept the dark energy from continuously expanding.

Yes, these three areas are Voli, Aoi, and Sofia's respective domains.

Seeing that the group of geniuses have already left, Fein instantly appeared beside Sofia using his Flashing Dash.

Fein looked at Sofia and asked, "Are the preparations ready?"

"What do you plan to do now? And are they okay?" Sofia asked worriedly.

"They already left, I bet this is the end of their exploration. After all, they suffered heavily. As for my plan. We will test the water first, Voli try attacking the Blazing Inferno!"

Fein commanded, he shouted at the sky where Voli was waiting for his orders.

He plans to see if they can defeat the Blazing Centipede without using the last resort he thought of...

Voli raised two huge furry hands, just like that, a bolt of lightning flashed heading towards the Fiery Flame that swallowed an entire area.

The lightning hit the "Blazing Inferno" under Fein's scrutinizing eyes. He hopes that the attack could at least disrupt the fire, as the only way to offset energy was to disrupt it with the same property. Lightning is an energy attack.

The lightning penetrated the Blazing Inferno and disappeared. As Fein expected, it was hopeless... The lightning didn't even cause any reaction. The temperature of the fire have reached the Star Surface, it was terrifyingly high. That s why Fein and his friends kept a distance of 1km from the place, but even then they can still feel the heat slightly if not for Aoi protecting them with her ice powers.

Fein looked at the Blue Eagle who in turn also looked at him. "Aoi, try it..."

Aoi nodded at the Fein. She controlled her domain with precision. In the Ice and Snow domain, a white ball of energy was being produced at a fast speed. This white ball is a concentrated ice and snow mist, Aoi kept adding ice energy and compressing it until it became as small as a ping pong ball.

Although it looks harmless and small. This white ball is pure ice and snow energy that Aoi concentrated on one point. If it explodes, an entire country might be covered in frost for a whole year.

Fein looked at this with amazement, he couldn't believe how Aoi manage to create this. Creating the white ball needs one to have precise control of their powers. Even Fein doesn't know how much control is needed.

"You have done a good job!" Fein made a thumbs up and smile at Aoi.

Aoi was happy at Fein's compliment that she unconsciously raised her feathery chest.

Sofia was amused at her partner's behavior but didn't comment on it.

Fein finally turned his head at Sofia. "It's your turn"𝑛𝞸𝚟ℯ𝓛𝑢𝔰𝕓.𝗰𝗈𝑀

Sofia closed her eyes and followed Fein's instructions without hesitation. In her hands, a black spear made of dark energy gradually condensed. After the spear has formed, it exuded a black mist that contains a gloomy feeling. Seeing the energy spear has reached the maximum limit, she skillfully infused all the blood energy she can. Sofia's complexion became paler, as she staggered slightly after consuming her energy reserves to produce the Aiki spear.

The spear was deep purple, the color was darker than the first and second time she used it. The space around the purple was being distorted visibly. This is the power of destruction, even Fein felt palpitations just by being near it.

Sofia looked at him and asked, curiosity was apparent in her voice. "So what's next?"

Fein looked at the small white ping pong ball, the lightning that violently tore the sky apart, and now at the destruction spear that was distorting the space due to its unstable energy.

He took and deep breath and looked at his companions. "Hit me with it"

Voli, Aoi, and Sofia were stunned as if they didn't heard anything and just look at him blankly.

Sofia asked again to confirm if what she heard was wrong. "What did you say?"

"Hit me with it, this is the only way we can defeat the Centipede because no matter what we try, we can't do anything at the temperature of the fire. Don't worry I know what I'm doing."

Fein looked serious. He had already considered it very carefully. He would use Ghecko Substitution to replace the Centipede's position.

"What!? Are you going crazy!??" Sofia shouted in high pitched voice.

Looking at Sofia's outburst, Fein was touched. Because he knew that this girl was only worried about his safety. Voli and Aoi also looked at him with hesitation.

Realizing that she was out of line, Sofia calmed down and apologized, and decided to suggest other things.

"Sorry, I was just unexpected of you... Why do you need to do this? Can't we just run away? the Centipede won't find us if we tried. The desert is so big..."

Fein shook his head, he had already considered this. "The only way to advance to other areas is the route of Desert. I bet this Centipede's hatred for us was now skyrocketing that it would chase us just for revenge, the desert is its territory. It has a high probability of finding us. And I don't like the feeling of danger chasing my back even if the possibility is small. You have to remember this Sofia... When there's a threat you can dispose of, you have to do it quickly."

This is his style of doing things, he would eliminate a budding threat when it's within his capabilities.

"Of course, I won't do things without a certain assurance. I wouldn't want to joke with my life."

Fein chuckled to ease the mood.

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Sofia just nodded silently with this.

"You have to stay safe okay? I don't mind leaving the Secret Realm as long as I know that you're safe."

Hearing Sofia's heartfelt words, Fein didn't know how to respond. So he touched her cheeks and squeezed them until they became red.

"Don't worry, I'm Fein Bonifacio after all!" He said jokingly.

"Stop!" She tried to release Fein's hand on her cheeks.

She felt amazed that he can still joke around this kind of situation.

She only nodded as a response. She can't do anything, can't she? She felt a complicated feeling in her heart. If she can, she doesn't really want Fein to take risks that involved his life. But she knew that he was already determined to do it, so she can only support

He sighed inwardly after seeing that he only managed to barely appease Sofia.

"Let's start, go some distance so I can time it properly," Fein instructed casually as if what he was about to do is just a normal thing.

Fein started to make sure that his equipment are complete, then he began to close his eyes and spread his degu energy on his whole body covering every part of his body. A degu user can form a protective layer in their body as long as their control has reached a subtle degree. This is an advanced application that he learned from the Vladimir Family's library. Even with his A-rank talent, it took a long time before he have manage to control his degu energy on this level.𝑛𝑶𝑣𝔢𝓵𝓊𝑠𝒷.𝓬𝑶𝓂

Sofia pulled a distance of 50 meters and put all her strength into her arms holding the Destruction Spear tightly. She felt really nervous for him this time. What he plans to do was very dangerous.

The other two also did the same. Voli wasn't as nervous as Sofia though. For him, Fein was akin to a god, nothing is impossible for his master. His trust and confidence stem from the time he has stayed with his master. Fein's invincible performance from time to time has given Voli an illusion that Fein can do anything! He believes in his master wholeheartedly.

Just like that Fein braced himself, he entered the state of "Chess Perception" so he can react perfectly. With this state, he was 100% to use the "Ghecko Substitution" twice in a row for about 0.2 seconds. He doesn't know if his defense can last that long in the face of Star Surface temperature though.

Fein closed his eyes and took a deep breath "I'm ready!!"

Just like that... Voli, Sofia, and Aoi threw their most powerful attack toward Fein simultaneously.

The ping pong ball freezes all the substance that it comes into contact with. There were even small icy drops that fell behind it. The Aiki Spear was the fastest among them, it kept blinking every 10 meters as the space can't hold the destruction energy contained with it. On the other hand, the bolts of lightning in the sky have been combined together, which has taken the shape of a lightning dragon that comes toward Fein.

Seeing this frightening scene, Even though Fein was ready, he still felt cold knowing one mistake in timing would cause his life. Though the possibility of missing the timing was slim because of his "Chess Perception" which increases his perception and instinct to a heavenly degree.

The three attacks came at Fein, due to the 50-meter distance he was fully prepared.

Fein disappeared in his place, he felt his degu energy get consumed rapidly, he knew that it was because of Centipede's size and strength. Now, he only has 35% degu energy capacity enough for two more use of substitution.

Just like, the familiar pulling of space appeared as he saw a familiar area being covered in fire, without hesitation, he used his "Ghecko Substitution' immediately to get out of the place. But even then, he saw the thick degu armor protecting his body got instantly destroyed after coming into contact with the fire.

Fuck it's hot!

He felt like a thousand ants were biting him, he was really getting cooked alive. Suddenly, he disappeared again and appeared far away from the place.

His Ryujin armor was fine, but his hair has a slight burn even though he didn't have a direct contract with the fire. The degu armor on his body was still intact but it was so faint as if it would collapse with one tap.

He swear that he wouldn't repeat that shit again. The feeling of being burned alive isn't good. It was as if your flesh was rotting. He touched his lips that has some slight cracks due to dryness. He knew that he was freaking dehydrated right now.

Boom!*

He saw a huge mushroom made of frost in the distance. He immediately covered his ear afraid of hurting his eardrums.

'It succeeded huh' Fein thought while slumping to the ground due to mental and physical exhaustion.

He felt that this day was too long.

...

As their attack gets nearer to Fein. Under Voli, Aoi, and Sofia's eyes.

He disappeared. What replaced him was a giant monster that has severe injuries and ruptured internal organs. It looked confused and dumbfounded.

As the "Blazing Inferno" was about to come out at his body again, the purple spear has arrive, it completely penetrated the Centipede's chest area.

The Centipede's body can even withstand Fein's attacks and the divine arrow.

It didn't offer any resistance as it kept going through the body until it came out from his back. A huge gaping hole was created so that one can even see the scene on the other side. The pain didn't register on the monster because the Destruction Spear has evaporated even the pain receptors. But with its vitality, the Centipede barely survived.

Before the Centipede could even react and processed what was going on, a lighting dragon followed and hit its body.

The Centipede was electrocuted, as its body kept cracking and producing blisters. It was unable to move because its nerves were paralyzed because of lightning. And it's still not the end of the Centipede's miserableness. Because a ping pong ball came in contact with the remaining trace of lightning that caused it to explode.

The eyes of the Centipede were filled with confusion, horror, and despair before the glimmer of life disappeared. Its body twitched before being swallowed completely by the frost explosion that engulfed all the area within 2 kilometers.

This is the ending of the once mighty Golden S-ranked beast.

Sofia and the others had already evacuated far away due to Fein's earlier instructions.

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