Chapter 69: Kill Steal (2)

Chapter 69: Kill Steal (2)

But isnt something rather peculiar here? one inquired.

What do you mean? another responded.

Take a closer look at that woman.

Every time she entered the thatched house, the orcs would emerge and follow her outside.

It wasnt just a one-time occurrence; it happened repeatedly.

Every time she ventured inside and returned, the orcs trailed after her like devoted followers.

Shes continually luring out the orcs, dont you see? Ive counted at least thirty by now.

Doesnt that strike you as odd? Could there be as many orcs inside as shes drawing out? someone wondered.

The two of them were caught in an endless loop of drawing the orcs out and hunting them down.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

If those piles of orc corpses over there are coming from inside that small cottage

That would mean there were at least three hundred orcs inside, another concluded.

It simply doesnt make sense, one mused.

In that case, the only logical conclusion is They all seemed to arrive at the same thought simultaneously.

That that thatched house is an orc respawn point? someone dared to suggest.

It certainly appears that way. Otherwise, none of this adds up, another concurred.

In a world structured like a game, the presence of respawn points wasnt entirely out of the ordinary. In fact, it was a rather logical assumption.

Could it be that theyve been camping out here, using this respawn point? one seethed with indignation.

Now that I think about it, perhaps they asked us to leave to seize control of this spot? another ventured.

It was infuriating, to say the least. They burned with the desire for revenge against these two interlopers, no matter the cost.

Yet, facing off against the Black Scythe offered little hope. For now, all they could do was bide their time and watch.

How about we wait until those guys depart? Once theyre gone, we can swoop in and claim this place, one suggested.

That sounds like a plan. Wed love to take it back by force, but we lack the strength, another conceded.

Regretfully, the men settled into an impatient waiting game, not realizing that this would ultimately prove to be the gravest mistake of their lives.

***

Black Scythe! Ive hit level 20! Min Juri, her sword bathed in orc blood, couldnt contain her excitement.

This achievement had been unlocked in a mere fifteen minutes.

With his usual nonchalance, Ryu Min acknowledged, Congratulations.

Level 20 marked a significant turning point for Min Juri. Her status had been upgraded to Regular, and shed unlocked the coveted Combination feature.

Ive even picked up a brand-new skill. Blesss effectiveness has jumped from 50% to 60%! she exclaimed.

Can you cast it on me now? Ryu Min inquired.

Just give me a moment!

Radiant light emanated from Min Juris outstretched hand, making its way towards Ryu Min.

Its almost like an integrity test in a way.

With a sly smile, he swung open the cottage door and stepped inside.

A short while later

Crash! The cottage door shattered, and Ryu Min burst out.

Min Juri, wisely keeping her distance to avoid becoming collateral damage, widened her eyes in astonishment.

Why is Black Scythe, the same man who had effortlessly dispatched hundreds of Orcs, fleeing? What could possibly terrify him?

Her questions were soon answered. Following Ryu Min, an Orc Shaman wearing an eerie wooden mask and clutching a staff stepped out.

Chii-ing, Shiiii-ing!

When the Orc Shaman bellowed, ten more Orcs materialized out of thin air.

While Min Juri was safely out of their reach, the true concern was for the Black Scythe.

Hes hes encircled by twenty Orcs!

Should I help him? Min Juris momentary hesitation was brief.

Black Scythe, whom she knew better than anyone else, didnt fear facing twenty Orcs.

And hadnt she just buffed him?

With the movement speed he possesses, he should easily be able to outrun them.

Why would he let himself get cornered when escape was a breeze?

Min Juri suspected he had a plan.

Chiiiiing! Ching!

At the Orc Shamans command, the Orcs surrounding Black Scythe initiated a coordinated attack.

Swords clashed, shoulders contorted to dodge incoming blows, heads ducked to evade axes in the cramped space, Black Scythe moved tirelessly.

With twenty attackers, there was barely a moment to catch ones breath.

Hes parrying and evading them all Remarkable skill, Min Juri silently admired.

But her admiration was short-lived.

Who are those people?

Suddenly, she spotted figures approaching from behind the Orc Shaman. They were the same men they had encountered earlier.

What are they up to? Could it be that, while Black Scythe is drawing the orcs attention, theyre attempting to eliminate the Orc Shaman?

Seeing them cautiously approach with weapons drawn confirmed her suspicions.

No, the Shaman is Black Scythes target!

Whether he knew this or not, Black Scythe was busy dealing with the Orcs.

If this continues, the Orc Shaman will be stolen by them!

The moment she decided that she had to step in and stop it

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