Chapter 436: Island in an Unfamiliar Dimension (5)
The Bastro Warriors looked like beasts in humans' eyes. Although the civilization in the Bastro Dimension was quite developed, it lagged behind Earth.
However, just because the Bastro Dimensions civilization lagged behind did not mean they were weaker than humans.Folloow current novÊls on nov/3lb((in).(co/m)
After all, this came down to a difference in culture and priorities. For example, humans prioritized getting a good job as doctors, lawyers, or other comfortable jobs. On the other hand, the Bastrolings placed great importance on becoming warriors, hunters, and a variety of other combat-oriented professions.
Also, the Bastrolings devised different training methods ever since they were still a first dimension, which was more than enough proof of how much importance they placed on power.
Their obsession with power was completely different from how humans viewed power. Humans viewed power as a means to become more influential or richer, and they tended to use it to dominate their fellow humans.
In contrast, the Bastrolings simply revered power, and their whole culture revolved around becoming stronger for the sake of becoming stronger.
This was why humans could never surpass them, even though Earth transitioned into a second dimension. Still, that did not mean humans would lose one-sidedly against the Bastrolings, as they could potentially win if they utilized the technologies they developed using mana on top of their numerical superiority.
But, there was no way to prove this now that the hyenas had completely decimated the Bastrolings.
Whats your name?
My name is Jo Ye-Rim.
Hmm Jo Ye-Rim.
Y-Yes!
Han-Yeol decided to train the rest of the crew for four days as well. Jo Ye-Rim also went through Scarletts harsh training, and she immediately responded the moment her name was called.
I will ask you once again. What kind of skill did you awaken with?
It is a bit different from the fire skills other Hunters use. I can become fire itself.
What? Han-Yeol was shocked by what he heard.
What in the world did she mean by becoming fire itself? Han-Yeol had met numerous Hunters until now, but he never once heard someone becoming the attribute itself.
Hold on, dont tell me?
Jo Ye-Rim.
Yes, sir!
Give me your hand.
S-Sir?!
Jo Ye-Rim turned her head out of embarrassment and blushed the moment Han-Yeol asked to touch her. She did have feelings toward him, just like any other woman would, but how was she supposed to keep a straight face when someone like him wanted to touch her?
Hurry up.
Yes
Jo Ye-Rim carefully placed her hand on top of Han-Yeols.
My mana will flow into you.
Huh?
So dont try to refuse it and just calmly accept it, okay?
E-Eh?
Got it? Ill start now.
Eeeh?
Woooong!
W-Wait! I am not ready! Jo Ye-Rim tried to shout, but Han-Yeol had already started injecting his mana into her.
Ah! Is this what he meant?
She could feel some sort of energy passing through her hand and going all the way up to her brain, but the energy was not hostile at all, and she could have easily refused it if she wanted to.
He told me to accept this
She was a bit nervous because the energy went straight to her head. After all, it was only human instinct to want to protect the most vulnerable parts of one's body.
However, she decided to place her trust in Han-Yeol.
Hes trying to protect us! I must trust him!
Thus, she decided to accept all of the energy without refusing it.
Oh? Han-Yeol was impressed after sensing that Jo Ye-Rim did not put up any resistance.
Hoho~ Alright~ Our master lacks experience so he mightve missed it, but thats not the case for you and me, right?
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The Shurarmor no longer responded as Stewart had already left it. He was not the type to respond to every single thing, as he found it bothersome to talk to others, and holding a conversation was a privilege he only gave to Han-Yeol in the human world.
Hoho~ Mr. Demon is quite cold~ Tia muttered with a laugh after noticing that Stewart had already left the Shurarmor.
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The addition of a Master-Rank Hunter sent the morale of Han-Yeols party soaring, but that did not mean they were in a better situation compared to a while ago.
Hiss!
Kyah!
Aaaack!
Ratatata!
A snake slithered down a tree and bared its fangs at the crew. It possessed potent venom capable of disintegrating an ordinary persons body when bitten.
The crew shot their mana rifles at the snake, but they panicked and aimed wildly, so none of the bullets actually hit it.
Thud!
However, the snake was suddenly lifted into the air.
Omo~ What a cute little snake~ What are you doing, little one?
The snake thought it was the predator, but it turned out to be the prey. Tia had already spotted the snake slithering toward the crew, so she shot her web and dragged the snake up.
Hiss!
The snake shot its venom from range at Tia, but she nonchalantly slurped it up as if she was slurping up yogurt.
Slurp!
Hmm Oh? This poison is quite sweet.
Kwachik! Munch!
She bared her fangs and bit the snakes head off before munching down on it all the way to its tail.
Ughh
The crew members faces turned ghastly pale after they saw what Tia did to the snake. This was not the first time they had seen this gruesome sight, but the fact that it was happening right in front of their eyes made their stomachs churn every time.
Not to mention, Tia was not that kind due to the spider blood flowing in her veins. She enjoyed watching them flinch and shudder in fear whenever she enjoyed her prey, and their fear made her meal taste even more scrumptious.
Good! I want to see you suffer! Humans, you look the best when youre suffering!
The forest had become so overgrown that it had turned into a jungle. It was crawling with venomous snakes, spiders, ants, bees, parasites, and leeches that relentlessly attacked Han-Yeol and the others.
However, one of the party members played a crucial role in stopping these annoying pests.
Fwaaaah!
Good! Keep your stomach tight and spread your mana widely.
Fwaaaa!
Good job!
Jo Ye-Rim was learning how to handle her skill with Han-Yeol coaching her. She was no longer moving with the rest of the crewnow, she walked alongside Han-Yeol after she awakened as a Master-Rank Hunter, and he would teach her things from time to time on how she could better control her skill.
The reason he was teaching her was quite simple: It will be more convenient for me the more powerful she becomes.
Han-Yeol found it difficult to concentrate with so many ordinary people around him. Of course, Stewart and Tia were keeping an eye on them, but they were not humans, so they did not really bother safeguarding the crew one hundred percent of the time.
However, it was different for Jo Ye-Rim. Once she got the hang of handling her skills, she was going to be the perfect person for protecting the crew, thus allowing Han-Yeol to focus on other things besides protecting others.
I can do whatever I want once shes ready!
He cheered after finally thinking he would be freed from the troublesome task of babysitting the others, which was the only reason he was troubling himself with teaching her.
Then, he raised his hand and said, Alright, we will stop here!
It was time for them to rest.
They found a large clearing in the jungle and decided to set up camp there. They first cleared the ground of any potential venomous critters, and they built a fire to smoke out whatever insects were lurking in the trees above them.
The crew definitely looked forward to resting, but that did not mean they let their guard down.
