
Ark stared at Roxanne in silence. Although quite agree and happy with the woman's initial sentence, but she was completely silent when she heard the final sentence. It was true, he wanted to try to prevent outsiders from damaging the city they had cleaned and repaired. But the young man had absolutely no intention of invasion, colonization, or conquest.
After all, Ark is not a dictator! Yes ... although a little similar.
“You really hid too deep, Boss!”
Leon grinned. He felt that his little brain could not see too far. The man was very amazed at Ark because it was not only powerful, but also extremely smart.
“Although usually arguing, but this time I also agree with this fool, Chairman.”
Draco nodded. He looked towards the Ark with an amazed expression. Although much older, it did not make him feel bad when admiring the young man.
Looking towards them, Ark was completely at a loss for words.
Although satisfied with their loyalty, how the way those people adored and admired him made Ark slightly horrified. He did not want his originally normal subordinates to become crazy fanatics! It really made her feel uncomfortable!
***
Next day.
After arranging everything and asking Stacy to lead the rest of the army, Ark decided to depart. In his opinion, if it were to directly rush to the location without opening the way, with the strength of his current group.
After saying goodbye, Ark then continued the journey with the people he had chosen.
At the halfway point of the journey, Ark and his comrades had not encountered any dangerous beasts at all. But in the afternoon, Ark finally stopped when he saw a figure who was drinking casually.
In the distance, there was a panther drinking by the river. His body looked huge, there was a pair of bat-like wings on his back as well as a stinger on his tail. Its appearance was slightly smaller and slender than the sword tooth tiger Natasha had absorbed earlier.
“Is this the so-called given a pillow when sleepy?” Leon glanced at Saito with a look of surprise and envy on his face.
Before leaving, Saito, Draco, and Leon had broken through level 3 but had not had time to get the root miracle. Who would have thought, on the way to do the ‘invasi’ mission to another city, the figure of a mutated beast that seemed to match Saito actually appeared.
Seeing the creature, Ark was also a little surprised. Although the appearance is more domineering, but the creature is still arguably a cousin of the Abyssal Shadow Lynx. It's just that the creature was a little worse, probably because it wasn't too special. Yes ... Out there, some panther mutated into that kind of shape.
If you look at which part is worse than the Abyssal Shadow Lynx, the answer is simple. They were worse for not giving poison skills, although the rest of the skills obtained were the same, the effect was slightly worse.
Of course, compared to chickens, moths, and some random mutated beasts, they were very much better. It was even better compared to Natasha's sword-tooth tiger.
“Yes. This is called being given a pillow when sleepy.” Ark was also surprised by Saito's luck.
Given how Saito used to develop, the young man felt that the man had decent luck. Even after Ark returned, the man was really still lucky.
“Chairman ..” Draco gazed towards the Ark with a serious expression.
“No. This time you don't have to do all three. I'll help too. After all, it will end badly if you guys get hurt while we are in an unfamiliar new environment.”
If at normal times, Ark would have been satisfied with their idea. But under the present conditions, fighting in such a manner was clearly less profitable. Not to mention, at the time in the city, Ark felt he had to rely more on his subordinates, especially Saito, Draco, and Leon.
“Then let's start. Prepare for your position.”
Because on their right was a river, they intended to surround the creature from three other directions. But as they approached within less than a hundred meters, the creature instantly noticed it.
“Don't let him escape!”
After saying that, Ark immediately rushed forward first. He darted quickly, instantly intercepting the mutated tiger beetle figure to escape.
Swooshes! Klang's!
The creature instantly pounced on Ark, but its attack was successfully repelled by the young man easily.
BRUISES!
Although Ark's body was smaller compared to that mutated panther, his strength was no less powerful at all. Even more powerful than that creature. After all, absorbing the root miracle of those special beings and having high potential was no joke.
Seeing the mutated panther bounce off, Ark's left hand extended forward. Only then did his expression change.
‘Tsk! I almost forgot about it.’
The young man clucked in dissatisfaction, feeling a little irritated. Recalling the ban on using the ability, Ark retracted his hand. At that very instant, the young man immediately rushed towards the panther. The sword in his hand instantly cut out quickly.
A slash!
The panther immediately twisted its body, but a terrible wound still appeared on its back. At that very instant, the figure of the creature retreated slowly while continuing to stare at Ark. The creature then mysteriously disappeared.
Not surprised, Ark smiled. Looking towards the residual blood spots of the mutated panther beetle, the young man immediately gave the order in an indifferent tone.
“Now!”
Hearing Ark's command, the expressions of the three people who had prepared at their place instantly turned cold.
***
A few hours after the fight.
“Is mutated animal meat really inedible, Boss?”
Looking towards the people who were taking care of the mutated panther body, Leon couldn't help but ask Ark. After all, unlike the usual where mutated beast meat would be used as ‘pupuk’ Devil’s Vines, this time Ark asked people to harvest it.
“Toxic snack. But if you have poison resistance, you can try it.”
“Does it taste good?” ask Leon.
“Have you tried it?” Ark asked in a flat tone.
“Does it taste the same? Like mud with an unbearable smell and make the stomach hurt?” Leon looked helpless.
“Yes. That's how it feels.”
“Then why are you still eating it, Chairman?” ask Leon wonder.
“It's something a fool like you doesn't understand, Leon.” Draco interrupted with a cold expression. “That's because mutated meat has a pretty good effect on the body. As long as the body can hold it, the effect is still good enough as long as it is consumed in the long run. That was one of the reasons why the Chairman could be so strong, because for the sake of strength .. he could behave cruelly to himself!”
Hearing Draco's explanation, everyone stared at the seemingly indifferent Ark.
The young man himself was stunned. He obviously did not eat those horrible things just for the sake of a small increase. Rather than that terrible thing, the young man preferred to drink potions. Seeing the adoration-filled gazes of the people, Ark grew even more silent.
Unable to explain because people definitely could not believe it, Ark could only stare at the buildings that looked in the distance while saying.
“If everything has been settled, it's time for us to continue the journey.”
The young man then sighed shortly before continuing.
“Again .. a new city has been waiting for us to explore.”
>> Connect.