Chapter 46：Choosing not to Fight an Uncertain Battle (1/2)

I looked up and saw Old Man Reol's Four Pillars transforming to four beasts again as they charged forward to the Corrupted King Realm who had just dodged the boulder he himself threw.

A Dark Greenish Crown appeared from him and one Pillar hovered to his side as it transformed into a shield to block the four transformed Pillars charging towards him.

This new guy was even stronger than the Corrupted King Realm from the detached forces. And King Realm was somewhat of a big existence here in this world. Just how many large tribes have they corrupted? Another King Realm here means there's another large tribe that succumbed to them.

But a single King Realm here didn't mean his whole tribe was corrupted.

As I watched the battle that was slowly turning into an air battle once again, I felt my senses tingling. There was a change in the atmosphere that my Adaptability detected.

From behind me, 3 figures showed up. Just by their outfit, these guys are Dark Beastmasters.

Each of them was holding a staff and behind them were 3 beasts. No. Their appearance is something not of this world. Are they beasts from the Invading World?

One looks like a panther. Its inky black color and a rather large stature made it more intimidating than the Mutated Thornhog we fought.

One looks like some kind of six-legged lizard. It has a slick skin that seems slippery to touch. It's as large as a young alligator.

And one that looks like a monkey, a bipedal beast with big ears and long tail. Unlike a monkey who keeps on moving about, this one is standing like a human, it's clawed feet digging into the ground

I could feel that the 3 beasts were still around Augmented Realm in strength. About their masters, they don't give a vibe of those we've met at Avelin's tribe. 2-Star Beastmasters?

”This kid. Do you think he's someone important?”

The master of the panther-like beast asked his companions.

”How can a kid be important? Hurry and kill.”

He already ordered his monkey-like beast to attack.

Why do they even ask themselves when they'll attack anyway? It's not like they will give me some reason as to why they are here or what's their purpose. But for them to appear in this deserted camp, will there be a reason?

I still have no idea about my chances against them. It's not just 3 against me but 6. I already deactivated my Energy Shield in case it depletes my remaining World Energy.

Clasping my hand on the Orb of Concealment, I poured in a bit of World Energy in it to activate it at any moment. If it's proven that I couldn't fight a victory against these people then I'll immediately flee by concealing myself.

The monkey-like beast crouched and charged towards me with his tail facing forward like a spear.

I immediately unsheathed my sword and without waiting for it to get near me, I used Energy Slash sending a crescent shape of sharp condensed Brute Energy towards it.

At the same time, I jumped backwards to distance myself from them. But these guys merely watch their beasts to fight. I noticed that back at the Whiteshade Tribe, they're merely watching as their controlled beasts attack Avelin and her tribe.

The two beasts also started moving when my attack collided to the monkey-like beast.

The six-legged lizard rolled into a ball before being hurled by the panther-like beast's paws.

It went straight towards me and before it arrived, it spread its body open as viscous liquid spurted out in a bid to cover me with it.

I activated Flash Step and appeared a few meters away from it, dodging it.

As soon as that liquid touched the ground, it melted the ground and oozed out a smelly odor.

Ugh. Gross.

I threw another Energy Slash and now its aim is that lizard which just landed. This Augmented Skill was proven to be handy at this moment when I didn't dare to get close to them in fear of the unknown.

It tried to roll itself into a ball again but my attack passed by and hit two of its legs.

My attack went straight into it like cutting butter. Two of its legs from its right were severed instantly as greenish viscous liquid spurted out from the cut wound.

Even its blood is that gross, why did he even control that kind of beast?

I only got a few seconds of respite when the panther came charging next. It kicked the squealing lizard back to its master before its black fur turned into spikes that shoot towards me.