20 Talent. (2/2)

Furthermore, Raven had no experience in fighting whatsoever! Fighting with Magical Beasts will help her in that.

Ozul now required wealth because, for future travels, money was essential. So he decided that this time, he will just sell all the Cores that he will obtain from the Beasts to buy a Spatial Ring. The Spatial Ring will also help in future travels.

They left the house early in the morning; it took them an hour and a half to reach the area where they'll be hunting.

Walking in the forest, Ozul told some things to Raven;

”If danger comes, you will not intervene. Focus on protecting yourself.”- It will only disturb Ozul if she joined in a fight where she could not do anything.

”If push comes to shove, just run.”- It would be better if Raven ran away. Otherwise, Ozul will have to divide his attention between fighting and protecting her.

Raven did not like the idea of running away while Ozul is in danger, but under the stare of Ozul, she could only nod her head.

On the way, Ozul found many Rank-2 and Rank-3 Beasts. The Rank-1 Beasts were only cannon fodder in this field. They likely stay in more harmless areas.

Anyways, Ozul injured those Rank-2 Beasts so that Raven will be able to fight them head-on. She had not yet developed a Spell of her own, so she strengthened her body and went for the close combat.

Surprisingly, Unlike most people, Raven did not even flinch at the sight of her first now-dead opponent's mutilated corpse.

While dealing with the Monsters, Raven did not resemble one bit like the childish girl persona that she displays in front of Ozul.

As the number of times that Raven killed the Beasts increased, her efficiency in eliminating them also grew. It appeared as if she had a natural talent in slaughter!

It was probably because of Raven's hate towards the Beasts as they were the reason behind her village's destruction!

Ozul had not yet encountered any of Rank-4 or, better yet, Rank-5 Beasts.

Suddenly there was a Boar that came running towards them. It looked like a Rank-3 Beast.

Ozul just slashed its neck in the blink of an eye. The boar did not look like something that Raven could handle.

They were just collecting its Magical Core when they heard the voice of something running towards them.

Looking at the direction, they noticed a kid at the age of about 15 years, followed by two men.

From a look, the kid wore expensive clothes and walked as he owned the place. The two men following him were probably the kids' guards.

As they looked at Ozul and Raven collecting the Core from the boar, the kid's face turned red as he started shouting.

”See, you idiots!!! I didn't get to kill it! It's all your fault!”- the rich kid unmistakably was very arrogant—typical of nobles.

”Hehe... we apologize, young master. But at least we found it!”- Both of the guards hinted at something.

”Hmph! I know that.”- The kid then looked at Ozul and Raven. He continued,

”You two, give me back the boar's corpse and return the Core as well. We found it first!”- The kid ordered as if the whole world owed him a living!

”No.”- Why would Ozul be cautious of some pipsqueak when even the Monarchs of the Mainland were his enemies.

The guards behind the rich kid were stunned hearing his flat refusal after which one of them mockingly said;

”Kid you don't know, but young master Mathew here is the second son of Viscount Bedwell! It is in your best interest to just fulfill his command!”- The guard thought that the kid before them was just a pheasant; he may not know the gravity of the situation.

Raven had no say in the matter when Ozul was talking, and Ozul did not even bother to waste his energy to refuse again!

Ozul had his pride, bickering with some nobodies was beneath him.

The kid named Mathew noticed that they would have to use force; he gave a signal to one of the guards.

He came forward and whispered in Mathew's ear;

”Young master, they are just common peasants! Only the girl is a Rank-1 Mage while the kid does not even seem as a Fighter!”- The guards were both Rank-3 Mages while Mathew was a Rank-2 Mage.

The guards could not sense any Mana fluctuations from the boy.

Due to such a big difference in the ranks, the guards could conclude that Raven was only a Rank-1 Mage while the other kid seemed just an ordinary country bumpkin!

Mathew smirked as they were just small fries. Earlier, he thought that they could be someone powerful, and that's the reason they did not fear him, but now it seemed as though they were just ignorant.

Furthermore, the good-looking girl was also a Rank-1 Mage! She is suitable for becoming his maid! Mathew eyed Raven with filthy intentions.

”Kill the kid, and take the girl. I will make her my maid!”- Mathew barked the orders.

The guards did not hesitate and rushed towards Ozul and Raven.