Chapter 265: Second Awakening (5)
Han-Yeol reached the conclusion that Furion's second awakening was the type that would merge with its owner, judging by the absence of the monster pet.
Monster pets acquired various abilities upon awakening, but Han-Yeol believed that merging with the owner was the most desirable one. Naturally, this ability would prove challenging to utilize unless a strong bond existed between the owner and the monster pet.
Chwak! Chwak!
‘Hmm?’
Han-Yeol noticed that Mujahid was exuding powerful mana.
‘Oh, have you finally awakened as well, Mujahid?’
In the Bastro Dimension, it was quite common for warriors to gain a level of strength after merging with their pets.
Shwoooo!
[Hyung-nim.]
[Congratulations, Mujahid.]
[Congratulations.]
[Thank you, hyung-nim, noonim.]
The three of them exchanged glances, but discerning Mujahid's expression proved impossible, as his entire face was concealed by a mask-like covering.
‘Punk... Haha...’ Han-Yeol chuckled inwardly, aware that Mujahid was likely the happiest among them all.
This was a historic moment: three Master Rank Hunters had gathered to confront a single monster. Throughout history, there had been no other instances where three Master Rank Hunters united for a single hunt; the most recorded so far involved only two Master Rank Hunters. Needless to say, today's mission was destined to shatter that old record.
Crack! Crack!
Han-Yeol cracked his neck.
[Alright, it would be embarrassing if we couldn't defeat one monster with three Master Rank Hunters here, wouldn't it?]
[Hahaha! You're right, hyung-nim!] Mujahid chimed in, appearing to return to his usual self.
However, his expression remained hidden behind the mask he wore.
[Of course, Han-Yeol,] Tayarana replied, her tone more relaxed now that she no longer had to worry about her little brother.
‘Hmm? Do I have to cover my face to fit in with them from now on?’ Han-Yeol wondered.
He felt rather plain and bland compared to the cool suits the other two were wearing.
“Kieeeek!” Mavros cried out as if to make sure he wasn't forgotten.
“I know, I know,” Han-Yeol replied, patting Mavros' head.
Seuk... Seuk...
Things had happened suddenly, but all of them were positive developments, so there were no problems at all.
Moreover, the momentum of the battle had now completely shifted in their favor. The fight was no longer a 2.1 against 1 scenario; rather, it was now a 3-on-1 situation, with Mujahid having awakened as a Master Rank Hunter, possessing tremendous physical prowess.
Tak!
Although he still couldn't fly, his enhanced physical attributes allowed him to jump extremely high and fast.
Chwak!
Mujahid leaped into the air, brandishing the claws hidden in his suit, and scratched the boss monster's abdomen with them.
“Gwuu Ooooh!”
Whoosh!
The boss monster retaliated against Mujahid, but he moved faster than Tayarana or Han-Yeol, who possessed flight abilities, easily avoiding the boss monster's large fist.
“Gwuok!”
The boss monster appeared to be enraged upon seeing another combatant join the fray.
[Bring it on, you pile of shit.]
The battle had only just begun, and the three Master Rank Hunters combined their powers to unleash a ferocious barrage against the boss monster.
***
Kwaaaaang!
It was indeed a vicious barrage of attacks.
[Wow...]
[Our boss is finally a Ra Rank Hunter!]
[Thank you, O, God of the Sun, Ra!]
[Wow!]
Mujahid's subordinates were sincerely happy for him, having reawakened as a Master Rank Hunter. Of course, he had yet to officially attain the Ra Rank Hunter status, pending the HUN exam, but that didn't matter to them.
The Hunters could discern from the mana he exuded and the power he displayed that he was unquestionably a Ra Rank Hunter. He had become a Ra Rank Hunter they couldn't even hope to challenge, even if they all ganged up on him at once.
The Hunters watched in awe as the three Master Rank Hunters relentlessly assaulted the boss monster, but there seemed to be a small problem.
[Is that thing immortal...?]
[How is it unscathed even after being attacked by three Master Rank Hunters?]
[What is that thing...?]
It was as they said. Despite the combined assaults of Tayarana, Han-Yeol, and Mujahid, the boss monster appeared to have sustained little damage.
‘What the hell is this thing? How is it still standing despite being on the receiving end of attacks from three Master Rank Hunters?’
Even Han-Yeol was perplexed by the boss monster's resilience.
It didn't make sense, even in a top-tier hunting ground. This boss monster hailed from a top-tier hunting ground, and it was a hyena from the Bastro Dimension, a second dimension, which, after all, was just a low-ranking sorcerer.
[Han-Yeol.]
[Yes, Tara?]
[It seems we chose the wrong method to fight against that thing.]
[Method?]
[Yeah.] n-/0veLb1n
Tayarana had been closely observing the battle.
Although she didn't talk much, she possessed an astounding IQ of one hundred forty, just slightly below Mariam's, which was one hundred sixty. She had graduated at the top of her class from the prestigious Cairo University and was much smarter than Han-Yeol in numerous ways.
[That thing should have a weakness somewhere, and it won't take any damage unless we find that weakness,] she commented.
[Ah!] Han-Yeol gasped, understanding what she meant.
[You finally realized?]
[Yeah.]
It was evident that he would grasp her point quickly.
Han-Yeol harbored the most anger toward the monster, as it was using the same filthy mana that had made his father extremely sick. However, he was also the one who had managed to cure his father and cleanse him of that tainted mana.
‘This means...?’
Han-Yeol possessed the key to defeating the boss monster.
[Did you come up with something?]
[Yeah, I've experienced the mana that thing is using, and while I might not be able to completely neutralize it, I should be able to reduce its defense.]
[That will be more than enough.]
Han-Yeol nodded confidently.
With three Master Rank Hunters on their side, if they could somehow diminish the monster's defense and make it vulnerable to their attacks, it would essentially turn into a punching bag.
[I’ll give it a shot.]
[Alright.]
“Let’s go, Mavros!”
“Kieeeeek!”
Chwak! Chwak!
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