To the Depth of Abyss

Abyssal Terra / 1st Floor / Giant Leaf Woods' Safe Route

Monsters: Giant Bull Hornet, Bear Beast Claw

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To get to the West Station, the Hunters must pass the only safe route full of monsters.

Hunters have used this line since they found the West Station. In the past, the active Hunter tried to find a safer route, but there is no safer path than the current route.

"Two o'clock, three Bull Hornets coming this way!"

Safe Route only has one road, which means they can only use the route in one way. Therefore, every departure must properly arrange so that departures from the Gate Village and the West Station do not collide.

"Several Bear Beast Claws are waiting in front!"

In an effort to save time, they usually join three to four carts at one time. Not only carts, Hunters from the East side who wanted to go to the West side were also on board to minimize the danger.

The rear wagon that Ars is riding on departed together with two other wagons, which made four carts guarded by three Party Hunters.

"Good job, Arlene!"

While Ars was sitting quietly in the rear wagon - relaxing, his fellow Hunter fighters were trying hard to keep the wagon from being attacked by monsters.

"Hoooaaaammm!"

During the past four weeks, Ars has never felt that bored. Because of the intense training he did, he can't relax because of the [Cultivate] buff status.

Ars' intention to practice finally disappeared after [Cultivate] ended.

Ars' leisure time interrupted because a red-haired man got on the cart too.

"You look too relaxed for a Porter, Ars."

"So it is."

That person is Arlene. Silver Archer, who uses the Anti-monster Sniper Rifle. The sniper rifle he uses looked bigger than his slender body.

Ars doesn't know why, but Arlene pays hidden attention to him. And once again, Ars can't decide whether Arlene is a dude or a woman?

"Tell me, Ars, why don't you go to West Station the usual way?"

"What do you mean?"

"Why did you do something bad to Shang Fe? He is a sincere young man who works wholeheartedly, you know."

Ars apologizes and regrets what he did to Shang Fe in his heart.

Ars couldn't help it when Arlene knew what he had done. "It is necessary."

"Because?"

Ars closed his mouth. He didn't want to speak another word to curious guy (?) like Arlene.

"Hey, Ars, do you know, rumors say that there is a Living Saint lives in this forest?"

"I just heard about it."

Arlene didn't say it directly, but from the look in her eyes, Arlene is very suspicious that Ars that Living Legend he talking about.

In order to prove the misunderstanding, Ars stretched out his right hand.

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[Hunter Profile]

[Hunter Name: Ars]

[Sex: Male]

[Rank: Bronze]

[Job: Porter]

[Experience: 2 Month]

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Arlene glared slightly. "You are a rookie?" He couldn't believe that the smart man who could sneak into the Gate Village and join their journey is a rookie.

A Hunter can manipulate their [Hunter name, Sex, Rank, and Job]. But for [Exp], the Hunter Bracelet automatically updated the info itself. So there is no mistaking that Ars is just a beginner.

Arlene no longer suspects that Ars might be that Living Legend. But there are new suspicions that arise.

"KILLER BEE BEAST!"

Arlene's suspicions have to be delayed because of a big problem that arose suddenly.

All the carts immediately stopped when a Hunter shouted the name of a monster.

Arlene immediately rushed to look ahead. All of his comrades already prepared their weapons.

"Killer Bee Beast?"

"Area boss. The area boss of the Bear Beast Claw monster."

Arlene immediately ran forward with his sniper ready.

"Who tf brought Bad Omen with 'em and dare to join this travel!?"

Someone shouted the cause of the area boss's appearance.

Previously, Ars didn't know what the use of [Status Debuff: Bad Omen of Giant Leaf Woods]. Since there was no explanation explaining to him the effect of that status, he didn't worry about it. Until a Bear Beast of double size appeared in front of their party.

"Courier! Hurry and go to the station and give them this news!"

"Roger!"

A Hunter - called Courier boarded his own Deeri, then went ahead to the West Station by walking around the area boss's line of sight.

Tit ~

[Trophy Earned: Watch Out, Killer Bee!]

[Encounter a Killer Bee]

"Hm?"

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[Monster Name: Killer Bee Beast]

[Difficulty: Level 3]

[Specialty: Deadly Claw, Strong Howl]

[Intelligence: 3]

[Type: Boss Area]

[Monster Info:]

[> The boss incarnation of the Bear Beast Claw.]

[Recommended Hunting Party: Silver Party, Gold Leader]

[Existence: Floor 1 and 2]

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"Area boss, huh?"

While Ars looking at his Hunter Bracelet:

"Waaaaa!"

"Watch out the claws!"

"He's aiming for the wagon!"

All of his fellow Hunter fighters tried hard to protect the entire load.

Killer Bee suddenly howled.

[Debuff Affected: Trembling]

Everyone there shouted, "Waaaaaaahhhhhhh!". Because they received the skill from the boss monster.

The debuff gives an adverse effect of shaking on the recipient. Ars also got hit, but he didn't really feel the effects due to his trained body.

All of Ars' peasants and one of his porter colleagues ran towards him. "Hey, you, let's get out of here!"

Their lives are worth more than the load. Because it is better now to hide away from the fight.

"Hey, can I ask you something?" asked Ars.

"Don't worry, when Killer Bee appears, the battle will only focus on the front lines. So we're safe hiding in the back."

"No, that's not what I wanted to ask."

Ars' talking friend confused. He wondered why Ars could still be calm at a time like this.

Ars realized that he didn't act like a weak Hunter group. While pretending to be afraid, Ars asked: "A - ahh, that, actually, this is the first time I become a Porter for the trade route. So I don't know why we met the boss of this area?"

"Ooh, I see, alright," Ars' talking friend got serious expression suddenly. Then, posing like a senior, he continued to explain. "So... bla-bla-bla."

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[Bad Omen]

[Status: Debuff]

[The status of the Debuff will calls terrible disaster in form of an area boss. Even if only one person has this status, the disaster could affect one village or city]

[Factor: It's still uncertain why this Debuff can stick to a Hunter]