[Snowfield has received two skill points.]
[The bonus damage and range of Snowfield have increased from level 7 (7%) (17.5 meters) to level 9 (9%) (22.5 meters).]
***
The full moon's rays illuminated the entire Kegali forest. Massive trees swayed in the wind, as if dancing to the music of howling throughout the forest. For some, the struggle for survival had just begun in the depths of the night. Many monsters relied on their cries for communication despite knowing that they would reveal their location to their enemies—then there were those who made no sound at all while hunting for food.
These types of monsters ruled the night sky, with eyes that could see even in the darkest of nights and stealthiness that only a few could detect. They made no sound as they flew through the Kegali forest sky, diving in on their unsuspecting prey and bringing them up to the sky—the Sentrowl evolution line. They belonged to a type of monster that looked like owls but was far more dangerous.
They awed both monsters and humanoids due to their beauty and impressive abilities, which were well known not only within the forest but also by neighboring humanoid kingdoms. And many of the songs and poems about the beauty and incomparable speed were inspired by one of their evolutionary line's members—specifically, a certain monster who ruled the night sky over the years. A monster whose speed made it impossible to catch with the eyes... The White Ghost of Kegali.
It wasn't legendary, but it did have a notable reputation.
RACE: Huntowl Night Wraith [Level: 57/60].
HP: 570/570
MP: 570/570
Top Speed: 204 km/h
Defense: 5
[STATS.]
Strength: 57
Agility: 102
Intelligence: 57
[DAMAGING ACTIVE SKILLS.]
Rapid Peck [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Aerial Assassination [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Hunter's Slash [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Hurricane Assault [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
[NON-DAMAGING ACTIVE SKILLS.]
Hunter's Mark [MP Cost: 1]
Hunter's Acceleration [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Aerial Domination [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
[PASSIVE SKILLS.]
[Lesser] MP Regeneration.
[Lesser] HP Regeneration.
[Lesser] Mana Absorb.
[Lesser] Life Absorb.
[Lesser] Desperation.
It was flying so fast and was about to begin its hunt. It was flying at 1,020 kilometers per hour without even activating its speed-enhancing ability. A two-meter-long bird, from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail, covered in cotton-like white feathers that blended into the night's darkness. It made no sound as it waved its four-meter-long wings, making it extremely difficult to detect when approaching its prey. Even its prey could detect it, but it didn't matter because its prey couldn't escape.
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The Huntowl Night Wraith was flying around a flock of Fledgling Sentrowls, the nest's newborns, watching over them as they began to hunt on their own. This duty was important to the Huntowl Night Wraith because it ensured that the fledglings could hunt successfully and that if anything went wrong, it could rush to help them right away. This was its way of ensuring the safety of the fledglings while maintaining enough distance from them to foster their independence.
***
[Basic Attack has dealt 78 damage.]
Eon punched a hole in one of the Fledgling Sentrowls' chest and let it fall to the ground. The others shrieked and attempted to flee, but Eon was much faster than a flock of 20 level 1 to 9 Fledgling Sentrowls. He quickly caught up to them and punched a hole in each of their bodies one after the other. Furthermore, he was allowing them to cry out for assistance from any of the nearby allies.
Eon was aware of who the fledglings' closest ally was. It was the reason he decided to slaughter the fledglings despite the fact that they would never provide him with experience points... It was done to entice the Huntowl Night Wraith. He could smell the Hunter Night Wraith and knew its level. The only problem was that it was too fast for Eon to catch up with, making chasing it impossible. Instead of approaching it, Eon chose to draw its attention by killing the fledglings it was guarding.
When Eon heard the raging howl of Huntowl Night Wraith from afar, he had already killed ten Fledgling Sentrowls. And, sensing that the Huntowl Night Wraith was already on its way to him, Eon let the remaining Fledgling Sentrowls fly away; they were no longer useful to him.
[Ice Armor has 2340 HP.]
[Vanguard has granted you 390 damage reduction.]
Eon sailed through the air, his wings flapping. He growled as he watched the approaching Huntowl Night Wraith. He also noticed how its speed increased from extremely fast to ridiculously fast.
The Huntowl Night Wraith's flying speed reached an incredible 2040 kilometers per hour thanks to its skill, Hunter's Acceleration, which doubled the user's top speed. With such speed that even Eon, with his superior sense of smell, couldn't keep up. The Huntowl Night Wraith arrived at Eon's location in an instant. It used its most potent skill, Hurricane Assault.
The Huntowl Night Wraith spun in the air, resembling a raging hurricane charging toward Eon. With a speed that was impossible to avoid.
Eon, on the other hand, made no attempt to avoid. He simply raised both hands and waited for the Huntowl Night Wraith to strike him. Eon was well aware of his abilities, having just fought and defeated the most dangerous species of monster earlier that day. For him, an image of a raging hurricane created by a well-known deadly assassin was no longer something to be afraid of.
[Icy Touch has been activated.]
The Huntowl Night Wraith slashed Eon with a powerful wind capable of cutting rocks. A skill that was so lethal that using it almost always resulted in a kill.
[Hurricane Assault has dealt 736 damage to your Ice Armor.]
Then Eon just stood there watching the Huntowl Night Wraith fall to the ground.
[Icy Touch has dealt 608 damage.]
The well-known monster—the subject of songs and poems—was defeated. Eon won without even using his damage-boosting ability, and the hunter died faster than it could fly. Its frozen body would fall to the ground, crumbling into pieces. One could only wonder if it would turn into a real ghost.
[Deceitful Shapeshifter: a new form has been acquired. The Huntowl Night Wraith form is now available for use.]
[You have received 30 experience points.]
[You have gained a level.]
[You have increased your Strength stat by one.]
[You have increased your Agility stat by one.]
[You have increased your Intelligence stat by one.]
[You have been awarded two skill points.]
[Your HP and MP have been replenished.]
Eon waited until the Huntowl Night Wraith's frozen body landed. He then looked around and noticed flocks of Fledgling Sentrowls flying away from him. Some powerful members of their species were also flying towards Eon. They were on their way to aid the Huntowl Night Wraith in its fight. They were, however, far too late.
Eon, on the other hand, had no desire to battle them. He'd only get a few experience points from them, which meant more work with little reward. Which, for someone with Eon's personality, was not worth the time and energy.
Eon waved his wings and flew away from the approaching Sentrowls. He flew in the direction of his home; it was time for him to rest after defeating three superior monsters in a single day.
While flying, his gaze was drawn to the beautiful scenery of the dimly lit forest illuminated by the full moon. His silent flight cast a shadow beneath him, which he could see as he flew.
[Snowfield has received two skill points.]
[The bonus damage and range of Snowfield have increased from level 9 (9%) (22.5 meters) to level 11 (11%) (27.5 meters).]
The battle had ended for the day, but it would resume the next day.
RACE: Arcryonide Snow Barbarian [Level: 43/50] [Exp. Points: 17.6/25].
HP: 790/790
MP: 430/430
Top Speed: 86 km/h
Defense: 4
[STATS.]
Strength: 79
Agility: 43
Intelligence: 43
[DAMAGING ACTIVE SKILLS.]
Lethal Augmentation [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Icy Touch [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Barbaric Rush [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
[NON-DAMAGING ACTIVE SKILLS.]
Deceitful Shapeshifter [MP Cost: 1].
Ice Armor [MP Cost: 20] [Level: 20/20].
Snowfield [MP Cost: 11] [Level: 11/20].
[Imitation] Vanguard [MP Cost: 40] [Level: 20/20].
[PASSIVE SKILLS.]
World Conqueror's Perception.
[Lesser] MP Regeneration.
[Lesser] HP Regeneration.
[Lesser] Mana Absorb.
[Lesser] Life Absorb.